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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Jul 31

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Apr 24

Je me lasse pas de cette anecdote de Nile Rogers :

"That Queen record came about because that bass player spent some time hanging out with us at our studio. It was clearly an homage : John Deacon was with me in the studio when I wrote the damn thing (Good Times)"

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Feb 24

Also featuring :
Bennie Maupin on bass clarinet
Guitarist Sonny Sharock
Chick Corea on electric keyboard
Dave Holland on electric bass
and Jack DeJohnette on drums

Deeply influenced by Hendrix & Sly Stone, "He definitely wanted to go towards more Funk" (J. McLaughlin)

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Feb 24

February 24, 1971

54 years ago, Miles released "A Tribute To Jack Johnson"

featuring:
Drummer Billy Cobham (24-year old)
Bassist Michael Henderson (19-year old, fresh from Stevie Wonder’s road band)
Guitarist John McLaughlin
Herbie Hancock on the Fender Rhodes
Steve Grossman on soprano saxophone

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Jan 14

#NP Stevie Wonder - "Please Don't Go"

#LetsSpreadLove
#JustBeAGoodHuman

www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1Ty...

Please Don't Go

YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 12

#NP Sade - "I Couldn't Love You More"

#LetsSpreadLove

www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIex...

Sade - I Couldn't Love You More (Audio)

YouTube video by SadeVEVO

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 10

"Well, it's the Funk Doctor Spot, the pon cock lyricist
My mentality's so def, yo, I ain't even hearin' this shit"

When Redman cleverly samples Just-Ice's Mantronik-produced single/song "Cold Gettin' Dumb", the result is PURE FUNK.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNOJ...

Redman, K-Solo - It's Like That

YouTube video by RedmanVEVO

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 10

December 10, 1996

"Wake up, Redman, wake up
This is album three, can you hear me?"

28 years ago, Redman released his third album "Muddy Waters"

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 9

December 9, 1964

"Thankfully now, through the merciful hand of God, I do perceive and have been fully reinformed of his omnipotence. It is truly a love supreme. My goal is to live the truly religious life and express it through my music."

60 years ago, John Coltrane recorded "A Love Supreme"

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 8

December 8, 1972
“I consider Mr. Moog an absolute Genius” (M.Gaye)

Recently turned on to the Moog by Stevie (he gave him one as a gift), Marvin had fun with his new toy.

He reached his goal :releasing a jazz-based and largely instrumental Classic with "Trouble Man"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tla...

"T" Plays It Cool

YouTube video by Marvin Gaye - Topic

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 8

#Severance Season 2 premieres January 17 on Apple TV+

I can't wait (c) Outkast

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UXK...

Severance — Season 2 Official Trailer | Apple TV+

YouTube video by Apple TV

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 7

"Christmas Rappin'" did very well, selling about 400,000 copies
The second single was "The Breaks," did even BETTER and became the FIRST rap song certified Gold for selling over 500,000 copies.

Kurtis got the album deal and became the FIRST rapper signed to a MAJOR label.

#Legend

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 7

Known as he first rap song issued on a MAJOR label. Kurtis recorded it with the help of Legendary Larry Smith, Robert Ford and J.B. Moore.
They took it to Mercury Records, who signed Kurtis to a two-single deal, under the condition that if both singles were successful, he would get an album deal.

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 7

December 7, 1979

"'Cause money could never ever buy the feeling
The one that comes from not concealing
The way you you feel about your friends
And this is how the story ends"

45 years ago, Kurtis Blow released "Christmas Rappin'"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIlS...

Christmas Rappin'

YouTube video by Kurtis Blow - Topic

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 7

#NP Miles Davis - "Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)"

"Filles de Kilimandjaro" is Miles last album featuring his Second Great Quintet (Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter and Tony Williams)

#LaidBackSaturdayMorning

www.youtube.com/watch?v=zokW...

Mademoiselle Mabry (Miss Mabry)

YouTube video by Miles Davis - Topic

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 5

#NP The TIme - "I Don't Wanna Leave You"

"Let me try to love you, I know I could
One night to hold you, just ain't no good"

#LetsSpreadLove

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQbs...

I Don't Wanna Leave You

YouTube video by The Time - Topic

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 5

As a Purple Soldier, you know that i have to quote THAT scene, which perfectly sums up this Classic

www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CZU...

Beverly Hills Cop (1984) - Strip Club

YouTube video by Iamthe80sguy2

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Dec 5

40 years ago, Beverly Hills Cop released in theaters

More than just a movie, it’s a perfect combination of action and comedy that just redefined the Genre

When Eddie Murphy steps onto the screen as Axel Foley, the charismatic Detroit detective, it feels as if a dynamo has been unleashed.. a Star!

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Reposted by Vinnie Crocker

Albumism @albumism.com · Nov 29

Albumism’s @paisleysparks44.bsky.social includes Terry Callier’s ‘What Color Is Love’ (1973) among his all-time favorite albums | Discover why + explore the 25 albums that each of our writers can’t live without here: https://album.ink/PCorcoran25

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Nov 29

#NP Roy Hargrove - "Roy Allan"

#LetsSpreadLove

www.youtube.com/watch?v=RkoW...

Roy Allan

YouTube video by Roy Hargrove - Topic

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Nov 29

"I'm there for you any time you need
For real girl, it's me in your world, believe me
Nothing make a man feel better than a woman"

Unlimited Love, Eternal Gratitude to @deardrewdixon.bsky.social , INCREDIBLE A&R Executive and Mastermind behind Hip-Hop's GREATEST Love Song aka "All I Need"

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Nov 29

“Life can be only what you make it
When you’re feeling down, you should never fake it"

30 years ago, Mary J. Blige released "My Life"
➡️She took the songwriting reigns for 1 of the most introspective & culturally impactful album
➡️Chucky Thompson & Prince Charles Alexander at the boards
➡️MASTERPIECE

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Nov 28

#NP Donny Hathaway - "Someday We'll All Be Free"

www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIKJ...

Someday We'll All Be Free

YouTube video by Donny Hathaway - Topic

www.youtube.com

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Nov 28

"Love might be for you to find
but I will celebrate our love of yesterday."

Heartbreak rarely sounded THAT good !

And THAT improvised Bobbi Humphrey solo >>>>>>>

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Vinnie Crocker @vinniecrocker.bsky.social · Nov 28

Stevie, once again, with a little help from Herbie

I can't be objective as "Songs in the Key of Life" is my first musical memory (thank you Mom and Dad 🙏)

Motown... such an incredible catalog... it's almost torture to pick just ONE 😭

www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLbm...

As

YouTube video by Stevie Wonder - Topic

www.youtube.com

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