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Category: Old School Hip-Hop
Throwback: Run DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis”
An old-school Christmas-time classic.
Throwback: Run DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis”
A Christmas throwback classic.
If you’ve been frequenting this site over the past few years, you’ve come across several posts about JOVM mainstay artist Rhythm Scholar. And over that period of time. the New York-based DJ, producer and remixer has developed a reputation of being both wildly prolific and for a continuing series of genre-mashing remixes stuffed to the gills with both obscure and recognizable samples, reminiscent of Paul’s Boutique-era Beastie Boys and Girl Talk — and for a series of more straightforward remixes, as well. Last month, the JOVM mainstay released a breezy and jazzy remix of A Tribe Called Quest’s “Can I Kick It?” consisting of cascading organs, strummed guitar, double bass, warm blasts of funky horn and swirling electronics.
Rhythm Scholar’s latest remix is a remix of ATCQ’s “Bonita Applebum” that retains the vocal track and hook of the beloved song and pairs it with a breezy, lounge funk/lounge jazz production consisting of twinkling keys, a gorgeous horn arrangement, and boom-bap drums — and in some way, the JOVM mainstay’s remix while much more uptempo, still retains the cool, Quiet Storm-like charm of the original.
Now, if you’ve been frequenting this site over the past couple of years, you’ve likely come across several points on JOVM mainstay artist Rhythm Scholar. And over that period of time. the New York-based DJ, producer and remixer has developed a reputation of being both wildly prolific and for a continuing series of genre-mashing remixes stuffed to the gills with both obscure and recognizable samples, reminiscent of Paul’s Boutique-era Beastie Boys and Girl Talk — and for a series of more straightforward remixes, as well.
The JOVM mainstay artist returns with a breezy and jazzy remix of A Tribe Called Quest’s “Can I Kick It” consisting of cascading organs, strummed guitar, double bass, warm blasts of funky horn and swirling electronics. And Rhythm Scholar’s remix is a throughout re-imagining and reworking of the song, it manages to retain the original’s mischievous and inventive spirit.
Live Concert Photography: Rocksteady Crew 39th Anniversary Show at SummerStage, Rumsey Playfield 7/31/16 feat. Doug E. Fresh, Nice ‘N’ Smooth, Rocksteady Crew, Rah Digga, Bahamdia Nine, The Legion, Apathy and O.C. Smif-n-Wessun, 050 Boyz, Mems, Timeless Truth and Other Guests
Throwback: Ice Cube’s “It Was A Good Day”/Happy It Was A Good Day Day Everyone!
A couple of years ago, Donovan Strain, the blogger behind Murk Avenue conducted some serious research to determine when the events of Ice Cube‘s “It Was A Good Day” happened, and according to his research, […]
Live Concert Photography: Lyricist Lounge Presents Live at the BBQ: Marley Marl and Large Professor with The Beatnuts’ Psycho Les, Keith Murray and Special Guests at SummerStage Queensbridge Park 7/17/15
Throwback: Run DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis”
More than enough ink has been spilled on Run DMC and their legendary and influential careers and time together, as well as what they meant to expanding hip-hop from a mostly local and regional thing […]
New Audio: Rhythm Scholar’s 70s Jazz and Funk Reworking of Audio Two’s Classic “Top Billin'”
Although “Top Billin’” relegated Brooklyn-based duo Audio Two to one-hit wonder status, the song has managed to be one of hip-hop’s most beloved. most important, most sampled songs as a number of artists across both […]
New Audio: Pharell Williams’ Atmospheric And Sensual Remix of A Tribe Called Quest’s Beloved Bonita Applebum
More than enough ink has been spilled throughout A Tribe Called Quest‘s lengthy and influential run together, so delving deeply into their backstory will likely seem unnecessary. But what I can tell you is that […]
Live Concert Footage: The Source360 Festival at BRIC Brand Nubian “360 (What Goes Around)” Live
Over the weekend, I was busily covering The Source360 Festival in Downtown Brooklyn. Created by Northstar Group and The Source founder L. Londell McMillan, the festival emphasizes and focuses on positivity as the festival’s mission is “to […]
Live Concert Photography: Biz Markie with Masta Ace at SummerStage, Herbert von King Park 6/17/15
Live Concert Photography: Biz Markie with Masta Ace SummerStage, Herbert von King Park June 17, 2015 As I’ve mentioned a number of times lately, this summer has arguably been one of the busiest summers in […]
