if life gives you lemons.... LEMONADE The Movie

     I think lots of people have heard this old metaphor "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!".  In this real world reality of recessions, layoffs, cutoffs and failed economies, people are really pushed to life's edge and can really connect to this documentary.  The blogpost and the actual website states movie but I say its more of a documentary and inspirational film.

     The premise of this indie film is based on several individuals who have worked in various industries but for some divine reason were the chosen staff that received pink slips from their previous 9 to 5 careers.  I say this intervention was divine because it forced them to their own reality of their situations.  We all share similar problems and situations as well as passions.  The individuals in LEMONADE were thrown into the real life metaphor, delivered from the Matrix and discovered a new beginning, they were forced to discover, recognize and exercise their passions.

     I'm at this crossroads myself and am discovering, recognizing and exercising my passions.  I have lots of passion and its going to take time to focus for planning and executing.  Now I have time to do so but also in this reality dimension the legend of the rent is waaay hardcore. LOL.  I have to balance and breathe.  I believe therefore I am, so to me itsallgood gimmesomedaps.  When life gives you lemons, you can do whatever you want with them: make lemonade, make lemon meringue pie, give them away, or throw them but ultimately it is up to you.  You have to believe in yourself. YEE!

 click here to visit Lemonade The Movie's website

ASTRONOTE: The Raw Tape

Live and direct from Asideworldwide hot off the gmail attachment a new jumpoff from French producer and Asidwworldwide affiliate Astronote.  I haven't gotten a chance to listen yet, but this dood right here has slappers and I know he won't fail me.  Peep the write up that came with the digital link I got from Asideworldwide's PR pro the beautiful Ms. Stephanie Estes.
 

Notes about The Raw Tape:
On the heels of his recent full length release “Weapon of the Future”, Astronote presents The Raw Tape.  Although most of Astronote’s current production is loaded with live instrumentation, for The Raw Tape he used an analog sampler to revisit a much more raw and gritty sampled sound.  The result is an epic 21 track soundscape that delivers even more proof of why he’s considered one of the best new producers in the game.

 

Astronote – The Raw Tapehttp://www.mediafire.com/?2m3w5whygm2b5gx

 

I believe in #thefuture

     Shout out to the youth of today, they are the future.  I met some new people yesterday at the 2nd Sunday show of this years Stern Grove Festi that validated my optimism of a better world.

    S/O to San Francisco's own Jazz Mafia headlined the concert with a slew of guest from dj Teeko of 4onefunk/F.A.M.E. and Chali2na of Jurrasic5 with Lyrics Born for providing the proper vibes.

Table 44 @ SternGroveFesti

SF, Western Addition Native Jake w/ The Revolution Burner stamp on his hat!

Michael Jackson is in All of US.

Today's date June 25th 2011 marks the 2 year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing.  He already transcended barriers with his music and his voice, but his passing makes him transcend this reality dimension.  He is in the universe and we are breathing him along with everyone else who has passed, my grandfather, grandmother, MLK, my friend's friends, brothers, sisters, mothers and fathers and Jesus Christ included.  If we realize that we can be stronger to know that they are with us.  Bigups to djscratch for providing this MJ tribute today hot off the digital press.

 

dj scratch MJ tribute

Good music doesn't need translation, its good music!

Here's a clip of Ben L'Oncle Soul who opened for Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings this passed Sunday at the Stern Grove Festi.  If you dig this do some digital digging of  your own. 

74th Annual Stern Grove SF Summer Series Festi

I've been on the road riding, but I had to make sure I got back home to SF and not miss the opening day of the Stern Grove Festival.  I've see some great shows during opening days.  One memorable show was with Queen Roberta Flack.  She rocks so hard!  She's a PRO.

This years 74th annual festival jumped off with headliner Sharon Jones and the Dap King.  Ben L'oncle Soul from France set off the vibe right with his neo/throwback/soul style band, complete with backup dancers that got people off their feet.  I could definitely see him rocking shows with Raphael Saadiq and Mayer Hawthrone.

So if you some how find yourself in SF California on any random Sunday this summer you might want to check-in to this FREE All ages summer concert series.  Runs June 19th through to August 21st.  For more info visit http://www.sterngrove.org/

6 years ago a friend of mine... KV

Here's something Kodac Visualz put together about 2190days ago.  

WEST COAST MASSACRE II DJ KODAC VISUALZ...Featuring The I.M.F. , Chase Moore, Cawzlos, and Doey Rock DOPE MC’S FROM SAC TO THE BAY! It’s Definitely a Throw Back Edition (2005-2006) but recently released from the archives and its here for free!!
West Coast Massacre II - dj Kodac Visualz

visit: KodacVisualz.com and get checked in, its FREE.