Songspiration!!! MJ: Off the Wall

Happy Friday Beautiful People! Feeling good...feeling GREAT! I hope you are too:) Here's a little songspiration to get you grooving. Whatever you're up against, take it in stride...channel MJ and dance your way through the day!!!



Love and light....

Entrevista: Ramon Wakefield of Peekaboo Theory

Ramon Wakefield, also known as Ramgoat is a founding member of the mega talented Houston, TX based band, Peekaboo Theory. Ramgoat writes and produces much of the band's music, but many don't know that his production credits go much further. Currently, he is putting the finishing touches on a solo instrumental album that will showcase his abilities, entitled Fundumbmentally Instrumental. He agreed to let me pick his brain for a bit. Here goes:

WANLS: What's the last song you listened to?

RAMON: Octopus Project "The Adjustor"

WANLS: What gets you started in the morning?

RAMON: A bowl of purp and breakfast.

WANLS: Fill in the blanks: If it hadn't been for __________, I would have _____________.

RAMON: If it hadn't been for Whytecloud (of Peekaboo Theory), I would have murdered 15 people 2day.


WANLS: What's #1 on your priority list right now?

RAMON: Getting my album finished and out in the streets.


WANLS: Fill in the blanks: Everybody should listen to _________ because ________.

RAMON: Everybody should listen to Slave Trade, because we're all victim to it 1 way or the other.

WANLS: Fill in the blank: People would never guess that ___________.

RAMON: People would never guess that I can play over 7 different intruments.

WANLS: Fill in the blank: Ten years ago, I just knew ______________.

RAMON: Ten years ago, I just knew I it would be a struggle to make my mark in this industry.

WANLS: Fill in the blank: But as long as i can listen to __________'s music, I know everything will be alright.

RAMON: But as long as I can listen to Radiohead's music, I know everything will be alright.

WANLS: Fill in the blanks: I love living in ________ because ___________.

RAMON: I love living in Montrose because it's the best town you've never heard of. H-TOWN!.

WANLS: Fill in the blank: One day they're probably gonna name a _______ after me.

RAMON: One day they're probably gonna name a disease after me.

WANLS: Favorite show so far?

RAMON: The '09 Afro-Punk Festival

WANLS: Fantasy tour lineup/show location?

RAMON: Peekaboo Theory/ Red Hot Chili Peppers in Amsterdam



For more on Ramgoat, check him out here: http://www.afropunk.com/profile/RAMGOAT

or with his band, Peekaboo Theory here: http://www.peekabootheory.com

And be on the look out for Fundumbmentally Instrumental...'s gonna be MAJOR!!!!!

Big Things!

I'm looking forward to the next few weeks. There's so much going on!

1. Gotta love American Fangs...Gabe has sent his entry for the next tour diary in already and I gotta tell you, it's hilarious! I can't wait to post it:)


2. I will be hosting Rebel TV this Sunday!!! Lots of artists, lots of interviews...fun:)

3. Afro-punk is coming to town! The Afro-punk tour makes a stop in the Bay Area on Tuesday, November 10th for a show at The Independent in San Francisco. Very much looking forward to welcoming American Fangs, Saul Williams and the rest of the crew into town.

4. After that, I'm gearing up to go home to Houston, Texas for Thanksgiving and while I'm there, I'll be cooking up some newness for you guys with...drumroll please....Peekaboo Theory!


It's ALWAYS a pleasure to spend any time with those guys...they are truly one of my favorite bands...EVER!

5. While I'm in Houston, God has smiled on me and I will get to see an amazing show on November 28th at Fitzgerald's featuring:
A Dream Asleep,
Peekaboo Theory, American Fangs and The Last Place You Look:)



Houston, get ready to ROCK!

Inside the Army’s Far-Out Acid Tests

I found this story on Wired this morning...interesting:
Inside the Army’s Far-Out Acid Tests

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Songspiration: Whole Wheat Bread - Throw Your Sets Up

Everytime I hear this song, I want to run outside and start moshing in the street! Whole Wheat Bread is a great band PLUS they're fellow Southerners:) There's such great energy in this track...I wish there was a video, but at least you can enjoy the song:

Rob Fields Interview on Afronerd Radio

One of my favorite bloggers, Rob Fields, was interviewed recently on Afronerd Radio. He spoke on the state of popular Black music, touching on the Afro-punk movement and Black rock. Check out the interview here:

Afronerd Radio Interviews Black Rock Evangelist, Rob Fields

Rob is an award-winning blogger and former PR for the Black Rock Coalition. Check him out on his official site: http://www.boldaslove.us/.

Songspiration: Damian Marley, Feat. Nas - Road to Zion

Good day, ladies and gents! Here's a little Damian and Nasir in your ear to get your day started right:)



I can't wait for the collabo album to be released....c'maaaahn guys....the fans are ready!!!