Karriem Riggins Produced That

It's been nearly a month since Stones Throw released this podcast. I just caught wind of it and decided to post it because it's definitely some head nod ish. Karriem Riggins goes beyond the call of duty of being called a "beat junkie" by being a gifted Jazz drummer who's backed Hank Jones, Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson, Donald Byrd, Ron Carter and tours with Diana Krall, he was also a good friend of the late great J-Dilla, producing quite a few tracks with him in the lab. Get a heavy dose of his musical medicine by getting this free download.

Tracklist:

Intro
Take It Back - Kweli & Marsha Ambrosius
Walk On By - Karriem Riggins
Soldier - Badu
Walkin'
Step It Off - Dwele'
Pete Rock
E And 1 Equals None - Proof
Uncle Raheim - Consequence
T3
Tainted - Slum Village
Tainted - 50 Cent
Aerodynamic (Remix) - Daft Punk
Elzhi
We B Dem - Slum Village
Music Kaleidoscope - Karriem Riggins
M.E.D.
Classic - M.E.D. & Kweli
Jump Up - Kweli
Vip In - Phat Kat
The Clapper - J Dilla
Common
7 - 8 Karriem - Poyser - Hodge
Next Time - Common & Queen Latifah
Interlude
Hustle - Common
Play Your Cards Right - Common & Bilal
Virgo - Karriem Riggins
Erykah Badu
Fall In Love - Erykah Badu
Love - Karriem Riggins
Actin Normal - Baatin
S.O.U.L - Slum Village
Quills Intro - The Roots
Quills - The Roots
Mona Lisa - Black Thought
Outro

Dwele: What Profit

BLACK MUSIC MONTH 2012



Lately, Dwele has been in the studio recording for his sixth studio album that's due for August. "What Profit", produced by Mike City, is the first single from his upcoming album that I don't have the title for as of yet. For those who may not be familiar with this Detroit native, he has collaborated with J-Dilla on several projects. I'm guessing this to be Dwele's effort in contributing his share in the Rebirth of Detroit. This single is available now on iTunes.

Do The Dilla 2012: A Tribute To The Drum Master

This year marked the 6th anniversary of our brother J-Dilla making his transition to the ancestral realm to go back to the creator. In honor of his music and legacy, a group of gifted producers who are influenced and greatly appreciate Dilla's genius got together based on an idea of screenprinters Do The Right Print, the collective at Food For Ya Soul and Feelin’ Music, to create a collaboration of remixes in his honor and to also continue in the preservation of his legacy.

There was a massive event on Saturday, February 11th in Brussels. For more info on what happened, log on to the Feelin' Music Bandcamp page to get all the details. Just like they did at the event, they are offering this project for FREE. ENJOY!

Happy Birthday: J-Dilla (James DeWitt Yancey)

James DeWitt "J-Dilla/Jay Dee" Yancey
(February 7, 1974 - February 10, 2006)
As many J-Dilla fans consider the month of February as "The Month of The Man", we take this time to celebrate the day that Maureen "Ma Dukes" Yancey gave birth to the G.O.A.T. I tell many people that J-Dilla is the dopest cat they probably never heard of because I still hear quite a few people say that they either never knew that he produced so many songs they like or they never heard of him at all. Either way, we as true fans salute the greatest to ever touch the pads of the Akai MPC. Rest In Peaceful Power Bro! We miss you.

Donate to the J-Dilla Foundation

Happy Birthday: Minnie Riperton & T3

Minnie Riperton
(November 8, 1947 – July 12, 1979)
Singer-songwriter Minnie Riperton was best known for her vocal range of five-and-a-half octaves and her 1975 single "Lovin' You". She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in the summer of 1979. They had two children - music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya Rudolph.

As a child, she studied music, drama, and dance at Chicago's Lincoln Center. In her teen years, she sang lead vocals for the Chicago-based girl group, The Gems. Her early affiliation with the legendary Chicago-based Chess Records afforded her the opportunity to sing backup for various established artist such as Etta James, Fontella Bass, Ramsey Lewis, Bo Diddley, Chuck Berry, and Muddy Waters. While at Chess, Riperton also sang lead for the experimental rock/soul group Rotary Connection, from 1967 to 1971. In 1969 Riperton, along with Rotary Connection, played in the first Catholic Rock Mass at the Liturgical Conference National Convention, Milwaukee Arena, Milwaukee, WI, produced by James F. Colaianni. Riperton reached the apex of her short, but esteemed, career with her number-one hit single, "Lovin' You," on April 4, 1975. The single was the last release from her 1974 gold album entitled Perfect Angel.

In January 1976 Riperton was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a radical mastectomy. By the time of diagnosis, the cancer had metastasized and she was given about six months to live. Despite the grim prognosis, she continued recording and touring. Riperton was one of the first celebrities to go public with her breast cancer diagnosis, but did not disclose that she was terminally ill. In 1977, she became spokesman for the American Cancer Society. In 1978, Riperton also received the American Cancer Society's Courage Award which was presented to her at the White House by President Jimmy Carter. On Thursday, July 12, 1979 at 10am, while lying in her husband's arms, Riperton died while listening to a recording Stevie Wonder had made for her. She was 31.





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Hailing from the Motor City, T-3 was one third of the legendary Slum Village, with the late J-Dilla and Baatin. All three helped bring Detroit Hip-Hop and rap to gain national attention for themselves and to help open the gates for local rap artists as well.

In 2006 he released a solo mixtape titled "The Olio" and finally comes back for 2011 with 3iLLA, that dropped on June 21st.

Happy Birthday: Karriem Riggins

Much good can be said about Detroit native Karriem Riggins (born August 25, 1975). A legend in his own right as a talented Jazz drummer, he has worked with a few legends in Jazz music, which include Oscar Peterson, Milt Jackson, Donald Byrd, Betty Carter, Cedar Walton, Bobby Hutcherson, Roy Hargrove and a few other notables.

Outside of the Jazz scene, Riggins is a gifted producer who has worked with the likes of J-Dilla, Slum Village, Dwele, Phat Kat, The Roots, Soulquarians, Erykah Badu, Talib Kweli and Common. He's also done collaborative efforts with Madlib.

For his complete discography, production and arranging credits, visit his website at KarriemRiggins.com.