Colder Than A Rats Ass

Joe Jackson's on Tour?

2009-08-12T15:41:00.000-07:00

Okay, so I go to Newark's Lincoln Park Music Festival yearly...
It's a homecoming trek that always delivers musically and culturally for me.
Mainly because I live on the opposite side of the country and don't get afforded many 'free events' worth mentioning that summon up names like: Joe Claussel, Marshall Jefferson, KRS ONE, Tame One, or Kenny Bobien.

Anyways, this year they added Rch Medina to the DJ lineup and I thought to myself; 'Does Newark even need to hear him?' No disrepect, but for what Rich does musically, it's better suited outside of the funkier, more soulful house oriented Newark.

Well, Rich was out to prove me wrong from jump. He started off with some classics and was cut short not once, but the emcees, but TWICE once Joe "Beat Em" Jackson showed up as a unlikely surprise visit to 'The Bricks'.

Apparently, Joe was at the Beyonce show the night before at the Meadowlands (Izod) Arena and must've found a cheaper room in Jersey for the night and before he got his black @ss outta dodge, he pulls over sighting a large gathering of a few thousand working class black folks at a music festival. Joe made some short remarks before bringing out his new artist "CRYSTAL". It was smart of her not to address the crowd whatsoever.

I'm not sure if Joe made it to the booth selling the *huff copies of M.J. and J5 DVDs and CDs, but I did!

Roscoesgate: Nat'l Security vs Chicken Run

2009-06-02T21:21:00.001-07:00

At approximately 6pm, I was on route into Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles to meet up with a childhood friend for a meeting and to shoot the breeze at our normal 'traditional' 'Scoes meet n eat.

What I thought would be a short n sweet meeting, was immediately halted when "bojo" the Security Guard stopped me at the door and refused me entry into the restaurant.

Giving you a little background before I get into the story . . .
Not more than 1 hour before going to Roscoe's, I'd been on the phone speaking with my friend I was planning to meet up with. I was describing a daytime party in Hollywood that I was driving past. I let him know that I wouldn't be attending such an event because of the major lines outside and discriminant policies of the hosts and security goons.

My friend enlightened me by explaining his theory that black men have 'NO BUSINESS' at any club in any city unless they want to be subjected to a litany of profiling and hoop jumping for entry (ie. acceptance). I agreed and went on to describe how I personally haven't attended very many club events outside of the ones I DJ and/or joints with artists or DJs I'm interested in.

Fast forward back to me getting to Roscoe's and Bumpy 'Jankins', the security guard.
So I call my buddy to inform him that I'm on my way inside and instead of letting me pass into the establishment, the Doorman stops me and informs me that if I'm to meet my party, I would need to call them and have them come outside to GET ME!!!

I laughed at that notion and called my buddy inside to come and get me at the door. While on the phone, I explained to my friend that security was 'trippin'.

Hearing that, Ole Bojo went into 'hood mode and had some choice words for me and my friend.

Being masterful wordsmiths and educated black men, we aired his dumb ass out...

I let the goon know that we were only interested in the CHICKEN at that establishment; since he explained that his job was to protect the 'celebrity' clientle inside. I also informed him that by having such a ridiculous admission method at the door of a restaurant would only exacerbate negativity and provoke stupid events and an uncivil environment.

I went on with dude back and forth cracking jokes about how I 'read books'and 'eat vegetables' in my spare time; and if I want to meet up with a friend and treat myself to CHICKEN, I shouldn't be treated like a repeat offender on a food tier.

Security Officer Beaudreaux could only state that he was 'doing his job' at the end of my tongue lashing and I was satisfied. However, as I think about that particular location of Roscoe's and how the majority of the customers there are NON-african american, I begin to think about what having Security at the door of an African-American owned restaurant actually SAYS to "Kirsten and Jenna" when they go to 'Scoes partially as a joke and for sightseeing . . .

Bad Business is Colderthanarats@ss!

Denny's Gone WILD

2009-05-17T14:12:00.001-07:00

Just a sad display of nightlife for young folks in L.A.
I found some humor in it all though . . .

Solo's Got Soul!

2009-04-21T21:03:00.000-07:00

I met Souléymane Sy Savané in Beverly Hills about a year ago.
Now look at him! "A Force of Nature!"

I really liked this film. It's dark in context, yet shows how far the human spirit can take you in celluloid story telling.

GOODBYE SOLO: Movie Trailer - The best free videos are right here

"Goodbye Solo" is one of those joints that any and everyone can relate to.
From urbanite white women who've ever wondered about those 'africans' she bought her bootleg Coach bag from; to artsy fartsy 'students' who ponder the meaning of life endlessly through chain-smoking and uninspired painting.

We're dealing with a film that's Colderthanarats@ss here, I hope you cats dig it more than 'Slumdog . . .

easy.

Omar's Music is Best By Far; So SING!

2009-04-07T17:28:00.000-07:00

On Tuesday, April 7th, Omar will perform live at The Conga Room. KCRW’s Garth Trinidad as host and DJ + DJ KALEEM closing out the night!

I put this one-off mix together in anticipation . . .

S.A. in the Hoooouse!

2009-03-30T04:56:00.000-07:00

I spent the past week @ the Winter Music Conference in Miami.

I thoroughly enjoyed most of the D.J.s who got down at the parties I attended.

The honorable mention goes to the brother from South Africa!

He seriously threw down a set of Deep and Afro House joints that I wish I had all of!
Catch this brother if he's ever in your town!

Maybe Mario Romay will post his set on Groove Parlor?
Shouts out to DJ FLX!

'Turn Me On' had already gotten a lot of run at WMC, before I saw Black Coffee spin at Groove Parlor's event. It's a certified HIT and Colderthanarats@ss!

Don't Be A Slave To NO COMPUTER!

2009-03-16T00:13:00.000-07:00

The third verse of this Beat Street anthem brings me to tears everytime I hear.watch it.

Quincy 'Gula Matari' Jones has declared Melle Mel as having written one of the most relevent songs in modern history in 'The Message'. I agree! Sadly though, it's a shame hearing the weak excuses for rappers after Mel, who've fallen short of delivering powerful statements and marketed their hootenany as 'street reporting'.

Russell 'Blood Diamond' Simmons is one of the main proponents of this sad state of affairs. Maybe that's why his child support payments are so friggin' high!

Regardless, rappers aren't built like Melle Mel (no homo/pun intended) these days.

I know you knuckleheads thought NY Oil was the radest thing since Tofutti, but I kinda wanted a waaay better song to go with his 'Read A Book' and Drink Water message. I don't think anyone needs to be lynched or referred to as a N^&*(a to get your point across.

Take it from Melle Mel, he's Colderthanaratsass!

I Need Some GetBack!

2009-03-04T01:46:00.000-08:00

Everything is Right with L.os A.ngeles this time of year!

Peep:

*it's NOT snowing here...

1.) Girl Scout Cookies are available now through March 29!

2.) The KPL Allstars Show / House party went off like a mugh! If you missed out, stayed tuned for performance footage recorded live from: Bleu Collar and J Davey! shouts to Diz Gibran and Pacific Division

BCTV: A HOUSE PARTY ( DIZ GIBRAN AND J.DAVEY) ORGANIC +FLY from Broccolicity TV on Vimeo.

3.) The Lifestyle Lounge @ Trader Vic's celebrating U-N-I's latest mixtape!
peep the end of the video with DJ KALEEM, putting the work into the Big Payback!

BCTV: BC 90210 ( A TALK WITH U-N-I) from Broccolicity TV on Vimeo.

PEVEN EVERETT ENTRY II

2009-02-26T18:27:00.001-08:00

First and foremost, GO AND PURCHASE SOME OF PEVEN'S MUSIC HERE!

Now! (in a Cosby manner . . .)

I humbly submit this 2nd offering of various songs in mixed format from Peven Everett's many albums.

This go round, I used the more 'soul' and 'jazz' inspired tunes in the blend. A few of these are lesser known like "Picallo" & "Bank Vault" which my homegirl slide me off of a 'Swing Dirty Dirty" 3 song EP.

Hats off to Peven Everett for being gifted and prolific in sharing his ideas and music with the world! That's Colderthanarat@ss!
- Kaleem

TRACKLISTING

1.) Peven Everett - To Care Too Much - Swing Dirty Dirty
2.) Peven Everett -Love This Way - Latest Craze
3.) Peven Everett - Ah-Ha - Upper Esh
4.) Peven Everett - Say You WIll - Water Color Dream
5.) Peven Everett - If You Let Me I'll Show You Why - My Life My Struggle
6.) Peven Everett - Brothers and Sisters - Dear Europe
7.) Peven Everett - You Aint Bout Nothin - Latest Craze
8.) Peven Everett - Go Ooh - Peven
9.) Peven Everett - Heart Strings - Power of One
10.) Peven Everett - We Got Carried Away - Reflections of Misconception
11.) Peven Everett - Ready To Ride - Stories from the Underground
12.) Peven Everett - I'm Missing You - Reflections of Misconception
13.) Peven Everett - Bank Vault - Swing Dirty Dirty EP
14.) Peven Everett - Catch Me On the Way Up - Upper Esh
15.) Peven Everett - Love Don't Cost a Thing - Reflections of Misconception Reworks
16.) Peven Everett - This Just In - Power Soul
17.) Peven Everett - I Promise - Sincerely Yours. . .
18.) Peven Everett - We Got Each Other - Stories from the Underground
19.) Peven Everett - Spirit Window - Psychedelic Digital EP
20.) Peven Everett - Blue Carmel - Swing Dirty Dirty
21.) Peven Everett - Bing Bong - Stories from the Underground
22.) Peven Everett - Vegas - Peven
23.) Peven Everett - We Gotcha Goin' - Upper Esh
24.) Peven Everett - Do You Love Me - Latest Craze
25.) Peven Everett - Do You Love Me - Thank You James Brown
26.) Peven Everett - Get What You Got - Latest Craze / Unreleased
27.) Peven Everett - Picallo - Untitled - Unreleased
28.) Peven Everett - Soul Music - Dear Europe
29.) Peven Everett - See You Tonight - Easy Livin'
30.) Peven Everett - Don't Go - Latest Craze
31.) Peven Everett - Washing - Power Soul

I'm feeling Lucky this Go Round

2009-02-18T15:41:00.000-08:00

I try and attend the annual Pan African Film Festival in Los Angeles with consistency.
Over the past several years though, I've been slacking on my mackin'.
This is mainly due to the increase in the cover price for each screening.

I was fortunate enough to make it to 2 screenings this year and I caught hold of a new gem in film. Now normally before the festival, I kind of: read thru the film descriptions, pick an interesting flick and hope for the best with mixed results . . .

I changed my mind from seeing a domestic feature at the last minute and followed the line into, JERUSALEMA

JERUSALEMA

In certain terms, it's an up to date New Jack City. While in more proper ways, the film is an eye and mind opening tool for everyone who wants to know anything about post-Apartheid South Africa.

Make an effort to check it out when it's in your area! It's Colderthanarat@ss!

Time To Come Clean With Them Tight @ss Jeans!

2009-02-11T17:27:00.000-08:00

There's been enough lip service and internet 'thuggin' around supposed 'homo' artists and styles these days.

Now there's a short film which addresses it and it looks interesting.

I Love dialogue about these type of issues if it's constructive.

The Youth Speak on it!

C/L++ + from preAMP+ on Vimeo.

A little added comedy and randomity for discussion . . .

Julio might be Nuts But Barack has BALLS!

2009-02-11T15:47:00.000-08:00

G-d Bless Julio, he was so excited and a bit 'off the hook' at this town hall meeting.

You gotta love his bootleg Dr. King/Obama shirt though. I always though those joints were hood 'official'.

Here, The President shows exactly why he's effective.
This is the first time I can think of hearing a televised political speech that hasn't sounded somewhat scripted or just phony in general.

The way he ends his speech is classic and I'm proud of Barack regardless of what cornball "KRS1diot" can conspire to say.

Black Excellence is Dynamite

2009-02-05T10:44:00.000-08:00

I want to congratulate my brothers; Suckapunch and AJ of DP Sound along with Michael Jai White for the successful Sundance negotiation and sale of their film Black Dynamite.

I just watched this interview which confirmed one of my greatest curiosities about how people will react and respond to this movie.

Here, David Poland, the interviewer and presumably a 'white guy' makes comments during his interview referencing 'bitches' and 'malt liquor' as if that's the essence of the blaxploitation ethos represented in the piece.

I'm just hoping this doesn't turn out to be another example of certain folks laughing at the wrong parts of the film and missing the significance of others.

For the rest of my people, enjoy. The Action is Awesome and the film is Colderthanaratsass!

" . . . yeah KANE!!!"

2009-02-04T09:18:00.000-08:00

One of the BEST to ever do it, revolutionize it, wear purple and Madonna it!!!

I saw it last night and got to meet KANE briefly.

Shout out to Dan Ubick of Connie Price and the Keystones who are rocking with KANE all over the planet.

I would think Kool G Rap is next up for recognition?!

O.riginal G.angster From Newark

2008-12-29T20:40:00.000-08:00

Ice-T: From and In Newark from djkaleem on Vimeo.

Newark has produced more Ice-Ts than Corey Bookers.
No preference, I'm just thinking outloud . . .

Imagine if Ice never left Newark, what do you think would have happened for/to HipHop?

Would there even be a "Dubba Yew" to throw up?

Not You're Average Rapper . . .The K is MORE

2008-12-27T12:34:00.000-08:00

True Hip-Hop Stories - Kwame from D-Nice on Vimeo

This dude had style, flavor, grace and plus a different technique!
Outside the polka dots too!

PEVEN EVERETT . . .

2008-12-17T17:38:00.000-08:00

1.)Roy Davis Jr feat Peven Everett - Gabrielle (Live Garage) - LARGE
2.)Peven Everett - Gabriel the Remix - Goya Music
3.)Peven Everett - Church - Studio Confession Entertainment
4.)Peven Everett - Can't Do Without (K2 Re-Rub) - Soul Heaven Records
5.)Peven Everett presents Billie Jewel & Larry Billups - Kissing Game - Kindred Spirits
6.)Peven Everett - Kickin up Dust - Reflections of Misconception Rework
7.)Peven Everett - Put Your Back Into It (Quentin Harris Remix) - Unified Records
8.)Peven Everett - Good Lovin - Diaspora Recordings
9.)Peven Everett - Painfully Beautiful - (Big Logan's Jersey Soul Retouch)
10.)Peven Everett - Easy Livin' (Lava Mix) - Unified Records
11.)Peven Everett - I Can't Believe I Loved Her - Nite Grooves
12.)Peven Everett - Got to Get Down - Studio Confession Entertainment
13.)Roy Davis Jr feat. Peven Everett - Watch Them Come (original) - Bombay Records
14.)Peven Everett - Love Affair - Speed of Light

This is Mix Entry One in a Two Part Recognition of one of the Coldest Musicians in the business today!

PEVEN EVERETT

I threw down a selection of uptempto*House*Soulful songs and instrumentals out of Peven's over 30 album and singles catalog.

If you think you have a few of his releases and want more, you have a lot of homework to catch up on.

I first heard "One More Time" @ Bobbito's nite @ APT in 2002 and I picked that single up. Shortly after, Peven did two shows in L.A.: one at as an in-store at Amoeba Music and later that night at The Knitting Factory on Hollywood Blvd. Being frugal, I peeped his acoustic set with Larry Billups on percussion at the In-store. Andre3000 was the only other brother I recognized in the store and one of the only other folks paying attention. I thought it was a cool showing, but I fronted on the show later that night.

From what I heard, Peven tore a new skylight out in the Knitting Factory and it wasn't until a few months later that I just so happened to catch him at SOBs in Manhattan and ever since, I've been a fan and collector of his releases.

His live shows are not to be missed. He throws down an all impromptu jam covering his hits and showcasinghis dexterity on a range of instruments.

This mix here, is a dedication to Peven and fans of his uptempo works.

I'll follow this up with a mix of his R&B styles and hopefully will convert a few naysayers.

Until then . . .Salaams!

BONUS TRACK . . . (for the biters and trendfollowers)

When I Think of Sweden . . .

2008-12-09T15:38:00.000-08:00

. . .I'm not thinking Little Dragon. . . I know . . .I'm sorry . . .Have a listen and see why!

DJ KALEEM BKA "General Admission" the ReEntry

2008-12-09T14:54:00.000-08:00

LISTEN TO GENERAL ADMISSION THE ReENTRY

PART MOTHERHUGGING TWO in the Funkiest Space series of vinyl only mixing, this side of Uranus(?).! *

This is my personal fav out of the two because it meanders between: genre-date space-and-time. So for the folks who love to hear 'a little bit of everything' . . . "this fa yew. . .!"

Shout outs to Twintables (pic), Wata Inta Wine, and my homegirl the Lipgloss Junkie!

I don't want to see no Cees or Dees!

2008-12-06T14:36:00.000-08:00

Chocolate NewsWednesdays 10:30pm / 9:30c

Black Daddy

Are You My 'N'?

2008-12-02T20:20:00.000-08:00

Ok, before the election, I'd been forced to say think, when I hear people use the 'N-Word' in public; that they "aren't ready for a Black President . . ."

Well! At this point, I think I'm settled on the N-word being obsolete as we have an African-American first lady, Children and a Father going to the White House!

My Challenge is for Everyone no matter what ethnic background or street credo to check themselves before they utter the 'N' publicly.

I certainly don't believe that title is befitting of many Americans, well maybe the ones who didn't vote . . .

Here's some banter:

. . .bonus track

DJ KALEEM BkA "General Admission"

2008-12-02T06:37:00.000-08:00

LISTEN TO DJ KALEEM as "GENERAL ADMISSION"

PART ONE in a series of Jazz/Funk mixes I've created for the Brothers and Sisters @ GALAXY/.09

The Tracklisting isn't as important as the overall funkiness. I guess you can say I freestyled this mix and didn't write down every 45 and LP. Some of which is more apparent to the ear.

This mix may come as a surprise to some listeners who have yet to hear me, rock less HipHop, Soulful Beat and House stuff. I have thousands of gems to share and the crew @ GALAXY/.09 were interested in hearing me share a little more than the set standards.

They speak a bit about that here

(samba:piece) 60208* from preAMP+ on Vimeo.

Save The Grown Folks Mix

2008-11-26T21:00:00.000-08:00

LISTEN TO THIS JUST LISTEN

DJ KALEEM & Sheila E Elevate Hope For The Children!

2008-11-22T15:30:00.000-08:00

Elevate Hope Foundation (EHF) is dedicated to provide abused and abandoned children an alternative method of therapy through music and the arts, and funding special services and programs that assist the needs of these children using these fundamental methods.

MAKE A DONATION!

DJ Kaleem Bruktighten Mix

2008-11-18T21:33:00.000-08:00

Nick Holder - Sometimes I'm Blue
Nu Era - music inside machine
Jazzanova - That Night (Vikter Duplaix Remix)
P'Taah - The Oldest Story (Swags Mix)
Everyday People - I Can't Sleep (Afronaughtsramental)
RIMA - Real Love (RIMA rmx)
Champion Soul - Holdin' On (DJ Kiva Twist)
DOMU - Let Me Be
Kahil El 'Zabar & The Kemit
- Our Time Is Now (IG Culture Remix)
Infinity feat. Malik - Back 2 Chicago (R.D & Doc Link Mix)
Solid Groove - Flookin' (Domu's Lucky Break Mix)
Izzi Dun - Big Picture (Seiji Mix)

DJ Kaleem "Sample Sale Mix"

2008-11-18T21:25:00.001-08:00