#Matt Sonzala

[essindi]

Salut Matt Sonzala

Je suis François Essindi Abakuya. Je vous contacte par Groover, car je cherche un Booking pour des concerts pour notre projet musical "Tag Ekang Music Experiences...

" Tag Ekang Music Experiences...". Le groove des Seigneurs de la forêt du Cameroun. » Tag Ekang Music Expériences..., le projet musical et le groupe de François Essindi Abakuya Bonjour Salut Matt Sonzala ! Notre projet musical est de promouvoir les musiques, les rythmes et les instruments de la culture Ekang (Sud Cameroun) et de les confronter aux instruments et aux moyens techniques modernes. La direction du projet et du groupe est assurée par François Essindi dit Abakuya. Nous proposons un spectacle qui intègre le conte africain, la danse, la musique electrifiée, l’interaction avec le public dans un seul et même CONCERT. Nous proposons un voyage sans passeport, ni frontières. Vous trouverez en pièce jointe, mon CV et le dossier de presse du projet "Tag Ekang Music Experiences..." De 5 (formation de base) à 7 musiciens (avec invités) Le groupe existe depuis 2017. Relancé en 2020 à la sortie du confinement, il se renouvelle avec une formation efficace, car les membres du quintette sont des musiciens émérites originaires du Cameroun et d’Afrique Centrale. Une basse, une guitare, un piano, une batterie, le tout emmené par un chanteur, conteur, multi-percussionniste …. et à titre optionnel, des invités triés sur le volet. Le quintette Harpes traditionnelles, percussions, chant, lead - François Essindi Piano, claviers - Douglas Mbida Guitare - Paolo Pondi Nyaga Guitare basse - Alain Nyamé Batterie - Léonard Kouatchet dit Léo François Essindi  est un percussionniste, chanteur, joueur de harpes traditionnelles, conteur et luthier autodidacte, spécialiste des instruments de sa région de la forêt  équatoriale du sud Cameroun. Il les confronte depuis longtemps déjà aux techniques et instruments modernes, soucieux d’assurer ainsi leur promotion et leur survie. Il tisse inlassablement des liens entre les cultures, sur la route et sur scène où il lui arrive de jouer la comédie. Léo, batteur, est formé au grand orchestre et enseignant des Conservatoires. Genres : be- bop, musique des Balkans, funk, musique africaine Jacques Mbida (Douglas) est un pianiste né au Cameroun en 52, auteur-compositeur, guitariste, pianiste et claviériste. Onze ans de collaboration à son actif avec le groupe Kassav… Ses genres musicaux : bikutsi, makossa, zouk, rumba, soukouss, afro-funk Alain Nyamé, bassiste, compositeur et arrangeur né à Yaoundé. Pointure de l’afro jazz camerounais. Collaborations avec Lucky Peterson, Mory Kanté, Sally Nyolo, Rido Bayonne et « Les Blancs d’Afrique » Paolo Pondi Nyaga, guitariste albums et tournées, 20 ans de collaboration avec Sally Nyolo. Autres collaborations : Petit pays, Manu Dibango, Ray Lema, Passi, Henri Dikongue, Idrissa Diop, Pablo Master et les Nubians Les artistes invités Violon - Riad Abdelgawad, Mivsam Noiman Percussion, rap - Mc Olangue Chant, danse - Angela Calamissy Danse - Angeline Fahé Angelina Calamissy (Mindjouk mi si) est une artiste camerounaise qui vit aux Pays-Bas. A son actif : un premier album solo, « Ekolon ». Bikutsi, zouk, reggae. MC Olangue, percussionniste et rappeur camerounais est un ancien d’Otoulbaka qui vit en Allemagne. Riad Abdel-Gawad est un violoniste et compositeur né au Caire en 65 (contemporain/ avant-garde et postmoderne/polystyliste) Mivsam Noiman : violoniste, elle enseigne également l’hébreu en utilisant le théâtre, le chant et le jeu comme outils pédagogiques Angeline Fahé, danseuse au bâton, intervient dans les spectacles du projet Tag Ekang depuis que ce projet existe

François Essindi et la Tag Ekang Camerounais et artiste traditionnel du Cameroun, il vit en France où il travaille comme comédien, acteur, conteur, musicien et luthier traditionnel depuis 2003. Formé au théâtre à l’Ensemble National du Cameroun à Yaoundé, il a travaillé avec différentes compagnies théâtrales, au Cameroun et en France. A partir de 2003, il affronte le monde musical en solo, armé des seuls instruments hérités de ses Ancêtres : harpes traditionnelles (Mvet,Ngomo), flûte pygmée, feuilles, arc-en bouche et tambour long, coquille d’escargot, sans oublier le Nkul ou tam-tam d'appel (tambour d’appel). Lorsqu’en 2006, il rencontre le bassiste australien Jimi Sofo, le projet Abakuya prend forme et il se développe jusqu’au départ de Sofo, parti s’installer dans la jungle sud-américaine. En 2007, il rencontre Mad Sheer Khan et en tant que percussionniste, il apporte les sensibilités afro dans la musique de ce rocker alternatif et visionnaire créateur d’un mouvement musical, la Tag Music (Traditionnelle Avant-gardiste Music). Après plusieurs années de concerts et de tournées avec cet artiste, il commence à fabriquer ses propres instruments, inspiré et stimulé par l’expérience partagée avec lui. L’artiste travaille en solo, avec des machines. Il développe son expérience du théâtre et sa connaissance du conte. Il retranscrit plusieurs contes traditionnels de sa région, qui sont publiés par L’Harmattan en édition bilingue français/bulu. En 2016, Oscar Castro l’invite sur les planches du Théâtre Aleph à Ivry sur Seine, où il vit aujourd’hui. En 2019, L’illustre africain Manu Dibango, icône mondiale de la musique et de la culture, fait de lui son musicien joueur de Nkul au sein du Soul Makossa Gang. Il participe à la tournée Safari Symphonique, interrompue en raison du décès du grand artiste, survenu en 2020. François Essindi Abakuya perd presque simultanément Oscar Castro. Dès la fin du confinement, l’artiste Ekang se lance à la recherche de musiciens pour l’aider à porter cette culture grâce à laquelle il croit avoir survécu : la culture Ekang… Le groupe se reconstitue et la TG Ekang reprend du service. Nous avons commencé une série de concerts en région parisienne en mars 2023. Nous sommes disponibles pour tout renseignement complémentaire, rendez-vous, audition ou show case. Pour voir à quoi ressemblait celui du 20 mai dernier au Théâtre Aleph à Ivry sur seine, suivez ces liens s’il vous  plaît : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qprqU-M-kYk et https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bveXUe6y-OI Médiation culturelle Francine Asfodela contact@asfodela.com CONTACT GENERAL Mail : abakuya@gmail.com

François Essindi Abakuya 

Tél/whatsapp: +33604116912 

Site officiel : www.abakuya.net

Chaîne youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@essindiabakuya9488 et     www.youtube.com/abakuya Association AKIBA 56 bis rue des Maraîchers 75020 Paris François Essindi membre fondateur de l’Association Akiba membre du Collectif Musiques et Danses du Monde en Ile de France membre de l’AEBF ( Association Entraide des Beti de France ) soutenu par Savoir-Faire Ekang, Radio Arts Mada, le Théâtre Aleph, le studio Tremplin à Ivry sur Seine, le label Isaac et Jade & Afrisson

Musiques Traditionnelles  - Musiques du Monde - Musiques actuelles - Folk - Fusion/Afro

[pushermania]

(Pushermania Network)

Oh man here we are back again with another episode of Talk So Real with Matt Sonzala and this is a big one, we finally got YellaStud in the house! We go way back and reminisce about all kinds of Austin hip hop memories. YellaStud, I still call her Lolo, and I did a lot of shows together for SXSW and just in general and have always been fam. A pivotal human in this Austin rap ecosystem, you won't find a person that is more supportive AND motivating for real. We talk about the launch of the Never Enough Brand and the meaning behind it and all sorts of thangs! Tune in and tell a friend to tell a friend!

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MATT SONZALA

[dayandadream]

Boiler Room Returns To The H [@boilerroomtv]

Boiler Room Returns To The H [@boilerroomtv]

Boiler Room is a worldwide brand that has bubbled from the underground.  Their latest Houston edition brought about a Swisahouse tribute.  We popped in early and witnessed the hustle and bustle of a massive brand machine of Boiler Room and the City’s music camaraderie.

[thedeltareview]

R. L. Boyce & Lightnin Malcolm Live at Antone's

R. L. Boyce & Lightnin Malcolm Live at Antone’s

When a young Lebanese man from Port Arthur, Texas named Clifford Antone got kicked out (or perhaps dropped out, depending on who you ask) of the University of Texas after a marijuana arrest in 1970, it seemed like an end to a promising career. The Antone family were prominent businessmen in Houston, owning an import firm and a chain of sandwich shops that specialized in po-boys. Other young men…

[8dpromo]

The Deli - Spacetime (Cold Busted)

8DPromo · The Deli - Spacetime (Cold Busted)

Austin’s acclaimed hip-hop beatrepreneur The Deli embraces the celestial on his latest album, Spacetime. After the massive success of his album Vibes 3, its follow-up Jazz Cat, and the infectious track “Flowers” (over 50-million plays on Spotify so far), there’s been anticipation for his next long-player for Cold Busted. Look to the skies — Spacetime arrives like a cosmic gravity wave, sonic transmissions soundtracking happenings out among the stars. Load these tunes up for the next space mission and prepare to cruise. Spacetime opens with “welcome2space,” bringing a sense of weightlessness with gentle piano chords and a sparse rhythm. “paracausalzone” lightly boosts the thrusters, with shimmering pads and unidentified percussion objects. There’s a perilous journey through the “astroidbelt” accompanied by jazzy, muted horns and languid beats; and a visit to the “spacecafe” where sub-bass with a side of vibes is on the menu. Spacetime is a 17-track mission, closing with the imaginative “goodbyelullabye.” On this final cut, bouncing bass blips, smooth synth lines, and stereo glimmers welcome our spacefaring listener back to Earth. But these galactic beats make a repeated returns to orbit quite inviting.

Anatoly Ice (Icebound) – “Very cool fusion of chill and dubby J Dilla kind of swing.” Al Patterson (Vinyl Athletes) – “The Deli always delivers the heat.” DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “This is sensational. The Deli never fails to bring the goods, and this is up there with his best work.” Andy Wilson (Ibiza Sonica) – “Top quality head nodding beats. This is dope.” Aja Allsop (Ketch A Vibe Radio Show) – “This is just our bag. We love it!” Matt Sonzala (Radio KAOS) – “This dude is amazing. Been a fan for a while now and always happy to hear new jams from him. Excellent!”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

[insectrecords]

If you haven't listened to my brand new (iN)Sect Records podcast called MiND HIVE and here's episode #1 with my good friend Matt Sonzala @pushermania The MiND HIVE will consist of me interviewing close friends and folks I've known and worked with for a long time. The format is a long rambling road and I say the word "like" 523 times. Matt is someone I love and respect and he has stories for days as well as being a kind, wonderful person. Hope y'all enjoy. (Link in Bio, bae) we will still be releasing our music podcast, iNSECT RADIO. You can subscribe to both so you don't ever miss episodes of either at www.insectrecords.org/podcast logo by @glrygldglttr (at Austin, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/B43BfQJFpEc/?igshid=98v45e6w8qk9

[djregular]

So like 15 years ago (~2002/3ish) I made a posting soulstrut.com, which at the time was the hip hop record nerd capital of the internet, asking if anyone needed any audio work done. I was graduating from Expression in Emeryville with an audio degree and needed some things for my portfolio/resume. Bay Area legend DJ Stef responded, who I knew from some of the Soulstrut club nights in SF. She mailed me a mixtape she had recorded (back then they were actual tapes) that she was trying to digitize (it was a much bigger pain in the ass back then). I was very stoked, both to hear what she had put together and to do something helpful with my newly-honed audio skills. I was getting ready to encode it and somehow, in the chaos of my household as a barely-functional 20-year-old with a newborn (now 14-year-old) living with my inlaws, lost it. Couldn't find it anywhere. I was mortified. I searched all over the house. For some reason, I never leveled with her about it. I think it was like a Schrodinger's Cat situation where if I didn't admit that I had lost it that it wasn't really lost. I kept my eyes peeled for years. It was a source of deep shame. Every time I moved, I expected it to turn up somewhere but it never would.

Recently (2017), I actually found the tape. It was in a random padded envelope that I didn't remember at all inside a box of my kids' old schoolwork. Inside were the cassette, liner notes with full tracklisting and a handwritten note: "Thanks Mike! - Stef". I assembled all the pieces needed and was planning to record the tape when I had some free time and send it off to her.

This week, Stef passed away suddenly. I never got to send it to her. I digitized it today and passed the cassette to Matt Sonzala who is leaving for the Bay tomorrow for Stef's wake. I was hesitant about putting this up on my account, since I don't want to take any credit for it, but after talking with Matt I believe this might help some folks who are missing her and hurting right now. This is a record of Stephanie Ornelas in her element, immersed in what she loved, creating something to share with people she loved. It's coming a little later than she maybe intended, but I'm entertaining the possibility that it's right on time for somebody.

[austinsurreal-blog]

Finally back up with the realness. Pushermania’s Playlist hath returned for 2018. All new music except a wee nod to Hugh Masekela and Mark E. Smith. May they rest in peace...

Tracklist:

Hugh Masekela - Child of the Earth Hugh Masekela - Unhome

Black Coffee ft. Hugh Masekela - We Are One

The Fall - Jungle Rock The Fall - Paranoia Man in Cheap Shit Room

Happy Colors - Apagame Esa Camara ft. Atuedadvasegui DJ Koyote - France N Trance (Suprgenius Records) Pixellord - Player One Ready Volac - Russian Style (Night Bass)

Jean Grae & Quelle Chris ft. Hannibal Buress - OhSh Butcher Bear, SelfSays, Doc Illingsworth, Jane Claire - As The World Turns

Ensemble Khan Bogd - Hoomijiin Khelkee Ayalguu Mouthing - Interpreter

Toiret Status - #60 Sipprel - Trust Issues (London) Imrahan - Azzaman (Algeria Tuareg Music) Femi Kuti - One People One World

BOT - Different Is Beautiful (Dirtybird) Siegmar Fricke - Aero Bicep - Glue Karen O, Michael Kiwanuka - Yo! My Saint

Jonah Conrad, Amea, James Blue - Love Hz

[dantedoesit]

“So like 15 years ago (~2002/3ish) I made a posting soulstrut.com, which at the time was the hip hop record nerd capital of the internet, asking if anyone needed any audio work done. I was graduating from Expression in Emeryville with an audio degree and needed some things for my portfolio/resume. Bay Area legend DJ Stef responded, who I knew from some of the Soulstrut club nights in SF. She mailed me a mixtape she had recorded (back then they were actual tapes) that she was trying to digitize (it was a much bigger pain in the ass back then). I was very stoked, both to hear what she had put together and to do something helpful with my newly-honed audio skills. I was getting ready to encode it and somehow, in the chaos of my household as a barely-functional 20-year-old with a newborn (now 14-year-old) living with my inlaws, lost it. Couldn't find it anywhere. I was mortified. I searched all over the house. For some reason, I never leveled with her about it. I think it was like a Schrodinger's Cat situation where if I didn't admit that I had lost it that it wasn't really lost. I kept my eyes peeled for years. It was a source of deep shame. Every time I moved, I expected it to turn up somewhere but it never would. Recently (2017), I actually found the tape. It was in a random padded envelope that I didn't remember at all inside a box of my kids' old schoolwork. Inside were the cassette, liner notes with full tracklisting and a handwritten note: "Thanks Mike! - Stef". I assembled all the pieces needed and was planning to record the tape when I had some free time and send it off to her. This week, Stef passed away suddenly. I never got to send it to her. I digitized it today and passed the cassette to Matt Sonzala who is leaving for the Bay tomorrow for Stef's wake. I was hesitant about putting this up on my account, since I don't want to take any credit for it, but after talking with Matt I believe this might help some folks who are missing her and hurting right now. This is a record of Stephanie Ornelas in her element, immersed in what she loved, creating something to share with people she loved. It's coming a little later than she maybe intended, but I'm entertaining the possibility that it's right on time for somebody.”

[pushermania]

(Pushermania Network) Man it felt really good to do this one for sure as I got to get my man Bak on the other side of the mic! Bak is one of the most thorough podcasters that I know personally, he is definitely an OG in the city of Austin where he has been covering nightlife and more for years. He has literally interviewed everyone, including me a few years back. These days he is focused on his comedy and mostly talking to fellow comedians on his show, but if you go back into his archives you will hear some real talks with so many of the people who truly made/make Austin the Live Music Capital of the World. And more.Born in Senegal, raised in France, and reared in Austin, the man has stories and insights for days. I hope you enjoy listening to this one as much as I enjoyed making it and as always please tell a friend to tell a friend to like, follow and subscribe to Talk So Real with Matt Sonzala.

@thefeedbak

@recordplaylive

www.thefeedbak.com/

[cactustoastsurveillance]

(Pushermania Network)

[fattonyrap]

11 / 16 / 1998

Devin motherfucking Copeland. 1/3rd Odd Squad. The melody behind Face Mob, and Scarface's soulful sidekick on jam's like "Fuck Faces", "Smartz" and "Southside, Houston Texas".

The hook on the 5th Ward Boyz "Pussy, Weed & Alcohol"? Yeah that was him too. The Bill Withers - Too Short hybrid from that Dirty South whose hooks have lodged themselves so deep in your skull, you could hum them in your sleep. And whose lyrics have made even the bombest pimps flinch and rewind their tapes on some "this fool crazy" type shit. And you still don't know exactly who he is.

Pusherman Matt Sonzala kicks it with Devin, "The Dude".

4080: Tell me a little something about "The Dude". Devin: Well "The Dude", it's basically an old Quincy Jones album, and in that particular song he was like this bad motherfucker that nobody would  fuck with, in nicer terms. He was real bad, he took care of his business and everything. And I always wondered who was the dude? Then when I finally got a chance to see the album (cover) and I saw the picture of a little sculptured dude on there and I was like "man I know this can't be The Dude". But it was just cool the way the music just led you on. And you know, he had a way with his music. So anyway, Face was working on this beat and it didn't sound like that Quincy Jones track, but the hook kind of sounded like it. So Face just walked in the room, you know, humming that little tune and was like, "Man you ought to do that man. You're the Dude man". I was like "well shit, that was my jam back in the day. Let's see what I can work with." So I put it down, put it like a mysterious dude. I wasn't saying that I was the dude. He had a couple of my characteristics, but I tried to leave it like a mysterious dude, like the way Quincy did it.

4080: Yeah well you're an old school junkie though.

Devin: Yeah man.

4080: That's your jams man.

Devin: I put Murray's Wave Grease on my first Kangol. Now you know that's old school.

4080: What's would you say are the old school must haves?

Devin: Ya got ta have your Curtis Mayfield. Ya gots ta have your Marvin Gaye. Your Quincy and your Roger. I even go back to like Bee Gee's if you want to get wild with it. And James Taylor if you want to just get in the sooth mode. Yeah boy, that's my boy there.

4080: Is that what your family was listening to when you were coming up.

Devin: Well I was listening to most of that on the radio. The r&b station just played everything. Everything. When it was like Disco era damn near.

4080: Yeah? What year were you born?

Devin:  Born in '69.

4080: '69? So you're 29. Right now. You were right there on the cusp of that shit. Right in the middle of it actually.

Devin: Yeah man.

4080: So when you were a little kid, you came up listening to the soul and funk, and that progressed into your love for rap music.

Devin: Yeah, well my love for music period. My uncle used to have me sing these songs for his girlfriends back in the day and I was a little dude and as I went on, I just loved the hip hop era, where the young dudes were saying anything. Saying what they wanted to say, and the world was able to hear it. What was happening in the hood. So it was cool back in the day. We was breakdancing and shit before we even started rapping.

4080: Did it hit you right from the beginning?

Devin: Not really. I used to like just enjoy listening to it and breakdancing to it and stuff. But after we stopped breakin' we just still loved the music and I was like, shit, we started trippin', freestylin' in like '86. Freestyling. Going to school. You know, on the back of the bus, drunk. Talking about each other and talking about the bus driver and it just progressed. We started getting serious. We started writing, you know, try to make a whole story out of something, and just went on and on.

4080: Did you ever try to be a serious singer?

Devin: Naw not really. I don't think I could sing that good. Not enough to be a successful r&b singer I guess. I just try to hold a note. It's chill. It's just the shit I used to listen to. It's just grown on me.

4080: And that just kind of worked it's way into your style I guess. Man, going back to the subject of getting drunk on the way to school, one of the things I wanted to ask you was about the song "I Can't Quit". Every time I play that in front of my girl, she wants me to turn it off, cuz she says it sounds like me too much. Getting fucked up, trying to work and shit. You're a bit of a non conformist aren't you?

Devin: Right, yeah man. I figured if I go ahead and talk about myself man, it'll leave less room for other people to talk about me.

4080: No shit.

Devin: It's like, it's depressing being like that, but I just try and make it in a funny way. Kind of calling out for help damn near.

4080: Well your style, everything about your music kind of goes against the grain. In like politically correct terms and even in current hip hop terms. I think one of the biggest problems with rap music is that it tries to be so against the grain, but a lot of times in itself it's such a conformist culture man. Everybody doing same thing, sounding the same and as soon as one thing happens, so many jump on that one trend.

Devin: Right man.

4080: But what I'm saying is, there's really nobody in rap music who you can compare to Devin Copeland.

Devin: Well I appreciate that man cuz that's all I try to do is stay different. I think rap is just like it is, like a conversation. And everybody's gonna have a little different conversation you know. Everybody shouldn't try to follow or ride that trend or whatever, because with no originality... you know, I listen to a lot of people and I have a lot of artists that I admire and I would love to try and sound like them or whatever, but I know that there's no way that I could do it, so I just take a little piece or something. You know, you can tell who some of my influences are. Somebody told me that they could tell that I used to listen to Curtis Mayfield or something. Or Bill Withers. That just rubbed off on me. I used to just mock their songs all the time. Sing them over and over. But I won't just come out trying to sound just like somebody. That takes away from the music, from what you're trying to do.

4080: Well your whole clique is kind of bugged out too though. Run down the Coughee Brothers for me.

Devin: Man I got some crazy ass Coughee Brothers. I got Rob Quest, Jugg Mugg, C-Ray, Crispy Black, Kevin, Ivory, my brother Donny. KB a Coughee Brother but he don't smoke too often. He's down though. Shit there's so many brothers. Tony and Boomer, that's like one of the original Coughee Brothers.

4080: In a couple of the reviews they're listing you as "former-Odd Squad"/"former-Face Mob". Set it straight.

Devin: We was talking about that today man. I'm Odd Squad forever man. And I'm always down with the Face Mob, whenever they need something, I'm down to come through. And the only reason why I wasn't on a lot of the new Face Mob tracks, which is almost done now, is cuz we was working on my album at the same time. And as far as Odd Squad goes, we're slowly but surely getting it together now. Trying to make it tight. Make it worth the wait for everybody.

4080: You know I'm one of those people who's on the edge of his seat waiting for that Odd Squad record.

Devin: Yeah man we trying to get it out there for you and everybody else man.

4080: What about some Odd Squad productions. One of the things everybody commented on with the first album was the originality of the production. The difference between "Fadanuf Fa Erybody" and pretty much every other album that was coming out at that time. How come we don't hear more production from Rob Quest and DJ Styles?

Devin: They got tracks. It's going down as we speak, but they just taking they time. Making sure everything flows a little tighter than last time, but you'll hear something real shortly. Rob and Carlos (DJ Styles) did that "Don't Wait" on my album. So just expect a lot more from them boys. They coming through.

4080: In the reviews I saw, they also mentioned the word "misogynist" and they kind of hung on the sexual over tones of the record. Aside from all that, well I mean, in addition to all that, why do you think so many people are so hung up on sex, yet don't flinch quite as bad, or in the same way, from violence?

Devin: I think because sex feels better.

4080: People are afraid to feel good?

Devin: Yeah man, they're afraid to feel good. But they'll hear it in another way. If you say some shit about 69 or going downtown or something like that, if it's all in favor of the women or something like that, then it's all good. But if you want 'em to suck a lil dick or something sometimes, it gets out of hand.

4080: Yeah but there's wanna be politically correct men out there who will turn your shit inside out as well.

Devin: Right, right. But shit, to each his own to me. I make this shit because I'm able to say what I want to say I guess. I mean that's why I started liking the music. I mean you listen to Too Short and you say, "What? Did he say that shit?" It's funny, but that shit was crazy. We had Two Live Crew back in the day. 'We Want Some Pussy", but you know, it's not made to offend anybody. I have the utmost respect for all females. It's all fun really. Everybody feel that way I guess. They just don't put it like I do.

4080: If you were the president, what would you say to Monica Lewinsky right now.

Devin: HA! Gimme some head, some grill. I'd ask her can I put my link on her grill?

4080: Would you refuse her?

Devin: I probably would now, but I'd probably be in the same shoes as Clinton is if I was in his situation.

4080: What was your wildest groupie experience? Speaking of men in positions of power abusing their manlyhood.

Devin: Well, the wildest one was, I was at the hotel and there was some knocks at the door and it was this girl. Nice looking lil ol' girl. I opened the door and she was like "Oh! It's Devin. You're Devin right?" I was like "Uh Yeah". And she was like "I just wanted to meet you, I just wanted to say hi." So I said "come in". "Oh I can come in? I can come in?". I was like "Yeah, come on in. Sit down on the bed or something". "I can sit down on your bed?" "Uhh, yeah you can. You can sit down on the bed," and she like folded her arms like she was cold and I said, "well shit, you cold, you can just go ahead and get up under the covers or whatever". And she was like "Really?!? I can get up under your cover?" And I was like "Hell yeah you can". Then she got up under the covers and I said "well do you mind if I lay down beside you" And she said she didn't mind at all so I laid down beside her and I got this phone call and it was from my manager, and I hung up the phone and I was trying to get her out because I was like, she was gonna be a pest. So I was like "Well, uh, they said we're leaving in 30 minutes, so I gotta get ready to get my stuff together to leave." So if anything would happen it would be quick. So she was like "Oh can I please, can I please leave you something to remember me by?" And she just, bloop, she disappeared... under the covers. So that was pretty wild. I was like, "damn, somebody thinks that much of me? Shit." But we been so busy now, we be in and out of cities so much and I try to chill from the groupies, try to just stick to the business side.

4080: Well you're an older man now.

Devin: Yeah man, I'm trying to get my little business together. Get my whole family straight.

4080: How is the family now?

Devin: Aw man they cool, my little kids getting big.

4080: How old?

Devin: Three, Five and Seven.

4080: Damn! 3-5-7. Little MC's yet? Little vocalists?

Devin: Aw they always sing, they love to sing. All three of 'em. My girls, they love Usher a lot. My little boy, he like Usher, but his favorite rapper is Busta Rhymes. Dante, Danielle and Devontrell.

4080: Are you interested at all in getting involved with the weed movement?

Devin: Man I'm all for it. I don't like abusing anything, but if you're using it properly, I'm all for it.

4080: All marijuana use is medicinal.

Devin: Right man. You can do hundred's of things with marijuana. Legalize, I'm down with it. The prices'll go up though.

4080: The prices won't go up. You legalize it and put a plant on your porch. Wait four months and you got a pound. Think about that. That's one of the reasons it's not legal. You can't really regulate that too tough. Grow you a plant and be straight for a few months. Alright my last question. Have you ever heard your voice Screwed?

Devin: Yeah, I heard it Screwed.

4080: How did you feel the first time you heard your voice Screwed?

Devin: I was like man, I'm heard now. I was like, I felt like I was made after that. Like a made man in H-Town. When you get Screwed, you know you're being noticed and you're getting appreciated. So I don't knock that at all. That's my homeboy Screw. Matter of fact, he was the dj on our first demo tape we gave to Lil J.

4080: Odd Squad demos?

Devin: Yeah, he cut on all the songs for us. That was like in '91.

4080: Did you used to freestyle on his tapes?

Devin: Um, naw, I didn't get a chance to yet. I'm sure hoping I will get a chance to. We talked about coming through there.

4080: Did it kind of bug you out the first time you heard your voice Screwed.

Devin: Yeah man, it was "Fa Sho Pussy" too. KB, he just heard his voice Screwed for the first time. That song "Ghetto" off MY HOMIEZ. That nigga went crazy man. That nigga went bezerk. He loved it. I give much props to Screw and all the Herschelwood boys who been representin', they straight.

4080: What's the next shit coming out of Houston?

Devin: I would say ODD SQUAD! Naw but it's a lot you got Tela coming up out of here man. His shit is tight. Yukmouth? Aw man, that boy's off the hook. 5th Ward Boyz gonna be coming out with another one. There's a lot of projects coming out man. It ain't gonna stop.

[thesuffers]

Happy New Year!

We hope that everyone has been enjoying their New Year's Day! Happy 2013!

We are pleased to announce that we will be apart of Austin Free Week. Matt Sonzala will be officially launching his new company,Pushermania. Please come out and see our FREE FREE FREE show at The Frontier Bar January 12,2013!

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PJ @ SXSW ’22

"As South by Southwest has grown, it has helped elevate Austin’s reputation worldwide as not only a music destination but also a home for technology and innovation.” – The New York TimesAfter a long weekend of keynote speeches, learning sessions, networking, and so much music, it was good to be back home in Dallas. Here’s a top 5 of my favorite things from my 10th SXSW experience, but my first time doing it all by myself.Old friends and newGot to meet up with long-time friend Matt Sonzala at a Day Party on the East Side the day I arrived. Anyone who knows hip hop in Austin or Houston (or really, anywhere in Texas) is likely within a 7 degree or less connection with Matt. Not only is he an incredible music writer, radio host and has an awesome podcast, but he’s also worked in all aspects of the music industry including booking, managing tours, and even consulting on film projects. Got to meet his lovely wife and friends including Pamela Andino, Creative Producer at Rukaz Kultura. A little shop talk, our love of Houston, and a Jay-Z sighting kicked off a great day one! Reconnecting with old friends and making new ones – that’s how you do it.Tech talk at an outdoor stageThe convention center is the hub of SXSW, so it’s no wonder I ended up at the Registrants Lounge to check out TEKE::TEKE. This Canadian psych-rock band has a distinct Japanese rock and surf rock vibe, and it went well with a great afternoon and a cold Shiner. Talked to the founder and CEO of Smashcut, Daniel Blackman. Daniel and I had an interesting conversation about how smart, digital solutions have played such a huge role in keeping us connected throughout the isolation of the pandemic. We both agreed digital solutions are here to stay (luckily, for us!). Smashcut is a next-generation learning platform built for real-time, media-based education.E-ticketing and innovationFor those who support the music and event industry, the incredible rate of innovation for ticketing solutions is mind-boggling. Got to listen to a fascinating talk about an e-ticketing solution called NeonOx. NeonOx provides a way to integrate the benefits of blockchain with event tickets. The result? NFT tickets or non-fungible tokens, are digital objects that are stored on a blockchain and can be bought and sold. All of us here at Pink Jacket have worked with numerous e-ticketing providers, including our partner of choice Prekindle, but learning about new ways of doing business helps us all stay abreast of what’s happening in our industry.Support Dallas musiciansIt had only been the Saturday prior to heading out to Austin that I got to see one of my favorite Dallas musicians, Joshua Ray Walker. Outside at the beautiful San Jose hotel, you couldn’t have asked for a more lovely day. He and his band just appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon a few weeks before the show I caught in Deep Ellum at Three Links. If you haven’t seen him live yet, go get tickets to The Kessler, June 18.And one of my most anticipated showcases was at Mohawk for Bella Union’s 25th Anniversary – Midlake out of Denton. For the Sake of Bethel Woods is the fifth album from Midlake and their first since Antiphon in 2013. Seeing this band back together and performing was a highlight of the weekend.Day PartiesNothing says Texas like mixing up your country with rock n roll! Headed to South Congress for some day parties on Saturday. The famous Continental Club featured guitar master, Jesse Dayton. I have probably seen him perform a dozen times, and it just never gets old. Truly, a Texas treasure who’s played with Waylon, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson. Then, headed to Lucy’s Fried Chicken for a revival performance of The Continental Drifters. Haven’t seen them perform in probably 20 years, and it was an incredible performance. Here’s hoping they have many more dates on the books.The British Music Embassy Day Party at Cedar Street Courtyard is always a good bet, and I heard two bands that are new favorites – Me Rex and Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard. Me Rex was just a single singer-songwriter, but his lyrics and music were

surprisingly moving. Then, Buzzard Buzzard Buzzard played their fifth and final showcase. This hard-rocking band from Cardiff was like Southern Rock meets Rolling Stones. Even though they were exhausted from a long weekend of performances, they had the whole crowd on their feet.

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Jack & Jointz feat. Ashley Slater - Holy Water (Søndae Records)

8DPromo · Jack & Jointz feat. Ashley Slater - Holy Water (Søndae Records)

Søndae Records is back with the second single from Jack & Jointz. The duo — comprised of German producers Quincy Jointz and Thorsten Walter — have teamed up again with legendary singer Ashley Slater. Ashley, of course, is known as the vocalist for Freak Power, as well as his supercharged collaborations with Rory Hoy. He’s become a regular (virtual) fixture in the Jack & Jointz studio, providing vocals for five songs on their debut album. And now it’s time for the latest — “Holy Water.” “Holy Water” is a break-up song. But how does a break-up song sound with a singer like Ashley? One can guess it won’t be in schmaltzy ballad territory. Instead it’s something groovy, with funky bass and chunky mid-tempo beats. London-based Lucia La Rezza adds beautiful violin melodies for extra musical layers over Jack & Jointz' crisp production. And Ashley’s distinctive vocals excel — emotive and affecting, it’s the sound of a pro at the top of his game. The single also includes an instrumental for bonus DJ action. Get soaked in some “Holy Water!”

Kid Loco (Flor) – “I love Ashley’s singing, this is great.” Mr. Bristow (Subtek) – “Nice track, great vocal performance. Awesome work.” Rory Hoy (Super Hi-Fi) – “Awesome work as always. Definitely supporting.” Mined Music (Søndae Records) – “This tune has so much flavor. Love it!” FineCutBodies (Chi Recordings) – “Love it. Søndae seems to be on fire!“ Prosper (DJ Prosper) – “Nice vibes, melancholy and melodic. Well done!” Matt Sonzala (Radio KAOS) – “This slams for real, and I will be playing it on the show.” Floored Capri (Kane FM) – “Cool joint this. Holier than Jack and fresher than water.” Lakatos Sandor Suefo (Radio Tilos 90.3 FM) – “Ashley + Violin? Yes! And working well. Nice tune.” Jon Wesley (Music Goes On Radio Show) – “Love it! I’m a fan of Ashley Slater, so I know I would like it even before I heard it.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, Apple Music, And Spotify.