
Photo via Forest Casey There's a lot left out of my DJ Quik profile . No Suga Free. No AMG. No Hi-C. NOTHING ON QUIK'S GROOVES. Too little on the music and only a cursory mention of anything between Quik is the Name and the Book of David . 2000 words isn't enough to write David Blake's 1-sheet, let alone a feature that neatly captures his sinistral genius. Still, I'm thankful for what I got. Ask any freelancer about snaring that many words in a contemporary print publication [...]

Tighten up - Archie Bell & the Drells Ain't nothin wrong - 2nd II none Soulful Strut - Young-Holt Unlimited
I had something else planned for OSM this week (oh yes, I bet you're dying to know. Next week friends, next week) but after the passing of the iconic Isaac Hayes yesterday, it only seems right to dedicate this week's OSM to him. In fact, the Ack was insistent that it would be sacrilege not to, and he was right of course. Not only because Hayes' own musical catalog is so rich, but also because he has to be one of the most frequently sampled artists, from the beginning of hip hop up until today. [...]
Hey jeeps, it's time for a special post Chromeo hangover edition of nineties friday. Electronica pioneers, The Prodigy turn Max Romeo's reggae track "Out of Space" into a proper head-smasher with this track. Off of their 1992 debut album Experience. The Prodigy - Out of Space While were speaking of The Prodigy it would be rude to not include their rave anthem, "Charley" which samples the British public information series, "Charley Says" warning kids to "always tell your Mommy before you go [...]