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Let's not pretend this was some sort of legitimate concern about the way the asylum system works
Rotherham Council leader Chris Read reflects on the day of the Manvers riot two years ago, in his own words It was South Yorkshire's Mayor, Oliver Coppard, sitting in the police command room who sent me the message. “They're inside the building.” My heart sank. The relatively quiet protest I'd passed that morning along Manvers Way had grown into an angry crowd. The police were already under attack. The prospect of people being killed was suddenly very real.
LETTER: Island Rail Corridor could mitigate brush fire risk
Dear Editor, Two years ago, I wrote to both the Prime Minister of Canada and the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure in British Columbia urging immediate action to clear the overgrown brush along the Island Rail corridor. At the time, my concern was clear: heavy vegetation and lack of maintenance on the Island rail line was creating a serious fire risk. I specifically highlighted areas like the Cameron Lake corridor where the tracks cut through dense, unmanaged forest.
Fatso! (2012) - MobyGames
Fatso! is a port of Fast Food. Food comes flying from left to right and the object is to eat it all, except the deadly pink pickles. After eating 50 cookies or pretzels, the game tells the player is "getting fatter" and the food starts moving faster. The player controls a munching mouth in all 8 directions, and differently from the Atari 2600 game, there is only one life: one pink pickle eaten and the game is over.
Robin Okey obituary
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Robin Okey obituary
My friend and colleague of 50 years, Robin Okey, who has died aged 81, was emeritus professor of history at the University of Warwick. He was a remarkable person in so many ways. In 1966, Robin was one of the first appointments to the history department at the newly founded University of Warwick, holding the positions of lecturer, senior lecturer and professor of history until he retired in 2007.
Updraft WP Software Ltd. acquires WPGetAPI
Updraft WP Software Ltd., the team behind UpdraftPlus, WP-Optimize, All-In-One Security (AIOS), Internal Link Juicer and WP Overnight has acquired WPGetAPI. WPGetAPI allows you to connect to virtually any REST API, format and display the returned data on your WordPress website without writing a single line of code. Data is refreshed automatically, so you can display always-on, fresh content to your users.
Wax Poetics x Classic Material Continue Chronological #HIPHOP50 Celebration with 'The Breaks of '88'
Crate digger's journal Wax Poetics continue their weekly #HIPHOP50 celebration in collaboration with London based DJs / curators Classic Material with a third installment of Classic Material's 'The Breaks' mixtape series. Last month's mix explored the samples and interpolations behind tracks released in the year 1987. This month the series moves on to the year of 1988, digging into the sampled breaks behind some of the most important Hip Hop records released during that year.
Get an Exclusive First Listen of Bobby Harden & The Soulful Saints 'Bridge of Love' [WhoSampled Premiere]
Seasoned Soul voice Bobby Harden delivers brilliant new work that captures the essence of sweet 70s Soul in the form of new single 'Bridge of Love', the title track from his forthcoming album of the same name. Harden was part of the star-studded Blues Brothers Band, being one of two singers who featured in support of Stax legend Eddie Floyd. In addition to Floyd, Harden has shared the stage with bonafide legends of Soul including Solomon Burke, Ben E. King, Robert Cray and Delbert McClinton.
Rock The Bells' 'Salute the Sample' with LL Cool J, Greg Nice and DJ Z-Trip is Back!
Rock the Bells' popular video series 'Salute the Sample' hosted by veteran MCs LL Cool J, Greg Nice alongside DJ Z-Trip returned to Youtube this week, kicking off with two new episodes exploring Ahmad Jamal Trio's 'I Love Music', as famously sampled by Nas on the Pete Rock produced 'The World Is Yours' and The Fatback Band's 'Gotta Learn How to Dance', as sampled on Kool G Rap & DJ Polo's 1990 single 'The Streets of New York'. Check out the new episodes below and samples beneath:
DJ Premier Breaks Down the Making of Gang Starr Classic 'Tonz O Gunz' in Episode #44 of 'So Wassup?'
In the latest episode of DJ Premier's 'So Wassup?' video series, the celebrated producer returns to the golden era of Gang Starr to tell the story of Hard to Earn album track 'Tonz O Gunz'. In this video Premier explains the inspiration behind the Guru's lyrics and the sonic template which he needed to include a 'siren type sound' and vocal references to the use of guns, including a sample of a Gang Starr classic - 1990's 'Just to Get a Rep'. Watch the full commentary below:
Letter to the Editor | Restore Blair Park to its original site
Blair Park, along Moraga Ave, is a perfect place for high density housing. The site is easily accessible for developers. Everyone who drives on Moraga Ave past Blair Park knows that it is very underused. Who wants to be in a park with such heavy traffic speeding past? Please move the new Blair Park from its current 4.85 acre location in Moraga Canyon. The park, not housing, would be better located on a portion of the original 75 acre Blair Park site, above Coaches Field, high on the hillside.
Letter to the Editor | City is missing an opportunity by not including Civic Center in housing plan
The City of Piedmont is missing out on saving money — a lot of money. We should plan for some of the new multifamily developments to be located in the Civic Center area. The City could defray most of the costs for needed capitol improvements to the Civic Center with new mixed use buildings — paid for by the developer. City Hall, police, and fire departments, as well as the Center for the Arts and Veterans Hall could all be located on ground level, with housing units located above.
Pi'erre Bourne Takes on the Rhythm Roulette Challenge
In the latest episode of Mass Appeal's Rhythm Roulette video series, producer Pi'erre Bourne steps up to select 3 records at random before making beats from the samples those records have to offer. In this installment Bourne, best known for his work with Playboi Carti, Kanye West and Travis Scott, selects a trio of records that many previous contestants would envy, including titles from Commodores, Kashif and Nucleus.
The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Ty Dolla $ign and Bella Alubo's 'G.O.A.T.' sample of The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Jay-Z and Angela Winbush's 'I Love the Dough' | WhoSampled
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DJ Premier Breaks Down the Making of Jeru the Damaja's 'Ya Playin Yaself' in Episode #33 of 'So Wassup?'
In the latest episode of DJ Premier's 'So Wassup?' video series, the veteran producer tells the story behind Jeru the Damaja's 1996 single 'Ya Playin Yaself'. To put the track in context, Premo explains the history of his relationship with The Notorious B.I.G. and Junior M.A.F.I.A. and the friction between Jeru and Puff Daddy's camp.
'The digitisation of the London market is starting to deliver real efficiencies - we need to press on'
Email Print Bookmark By Chris Read and Luis Prato, Axa XL 13 Sep 2021 Opinion Fuelled by the need to work in different ways because of Covid-19, the market-wide drive to digitisation has started to deliver real efficiencies but we must seize on this momentum to modernise the way business is done in the world’s longest-established insurance marketplace Existing Subscriber? Sign in to continue reading. If content does not display, please refresh your browser.
DJ Premier Breaks Down the Making of Jeru's 'Come Clean' for New Video Series 'So Wassup?'
The Hip Hop producer's favorite producer DJ Premier's new video series titled 'So Wassup?' goes behind the scenes on some of the Gang Starr producer's most iconic hits. Episode 1 digs into Jeru the Damaja's 1993 underground smash 'Come Clean', and its classic samples, mined from Onyx and Shelly Manne. Premo also explains the technology used in the creative process, from the Akai S950 sampler to the floppy discs on which samples were stored.
P-Funk Godfather George Clinton Reflects on Career with In-Depth Video Interview Celebrating his 80th Year
Godfather of the P-Funk sound George Clinton, who celebrated his 80th Birthday just last week, sits down for an in-depth interview with Rolling Stone, reflecting on his career, the impact of the pandemic on his touring and creative life and much more. Early in the interview Clinton reveals that he's planning a Verzuz battle featuring George Clinton and the P-Funk All Stars versus Parliament / Funkadelic which will feature some of the many artists to have sampled the groups.
COMPETITION: Jessica Lipsky's 'It Ain't Retro' Tells the Story of Daptone Records and the Modern Soul Revolution - Win Copies!
Soul is one of the most powerful movements in American music: a unique blend of roots, race, culture, politics and celebration packaged together for your listening and/or dancing pleasure. But if you thought the sounds of powerhouse labels of Soul's heyday such as Motown or Stax died along with the 8-track cassette, you’d be wrong. For two decades, the likes of Daptone Records have been steadily releasing hard Funk and beautiful Soul, sparking a musical revolution in the process.
Fat Joe Performs His Hits for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series
It's been a while since a major Hip Hop artist appeared on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series, but this week Bronx native and veteran MC Fat Joe made his debut appearance, performing a 15 minute set of heavy hitters from his back catalogue including the 2004 Scott Storch-produced Terror Squad anthem 'Lean Back' and this year's Luther Vandross sampling summertime feel good cut 'Sunshine (The Light)'.
COMPETITION: Win Copies of Music Industry Economist Will Page's New Book 'Tarzan Economics'
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NPR's 'Tiny Desk Concert' Marks Black History Month with 4 Week Series of Performances from Black Artists
NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series (typically performed from behind a desk at NPR HQ, but currently from the homes of its participants) is marking Black History Month with a 4 week programme of performances from influential Black artists from across generations and genres. Participating artists range from mainstream Hip Hop star Rick Ross to celebrated Jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. Other artists scheduled to perform include Meshell Ndegeocello, Giveon and Sampa the Great.
D'Angelo Digs in the Crates for New Sonos Radio Series & Gives Rare Interview
In a rare interview for Sonos Radio Hour Neo-Soul icon D'Angelo has announced the launch of his new curated series on Sonos Radio HD named 'Feverish Fantazmagoria'. In conversation with Sonos, D'Angelo talks musical influences, from Prince to Roger Troutman, recounts meeting George Clinton for the first time and how a chanced meeting led to a working partnership with guitarist Isaiah Sharkey.
Camille Yarbrough Interviewed for WhoSampled
For the latest edition of the WhoSampled interview podcast we speak with Camille Yarbrough. Camille's 1975 album The Iron Pot Cooker fused poetry, soulful vocals and jazz-fusion influenced instrumentation to deliver an engaging account of the black experience in 1970s America. The album forged Camille's reputation as a 'Foremother' of Hip Hop whose work has influenced the likes of Lauryn Hill among many others. However, Camille's work is best known by younger audiences thanks to sampling.
The Find Mag's 'Diggin' the Crates' Podcast Series Returns with Special Guest J -Live
The Find Mag's 'Diggin' The Crates' podcast series hosted by Vice Beats returns for a second season today. Season 1 featured guests including Marley Marl, Egon and Chali 2na. Season 2 kicks off with special guest J-Live and this debut episode is supported by WhoSampled: The show's artwork pays tribute to the classic Roots album Do You Want More ?!!!??! and subsequent episodes will feature pastiches of more classic albums from the Hip Hop canon.
Explore the Legacy of the Most Sampled Artist of All Time with 'Get Down, The Influence of James Brown' Episode 1
'Get Down, The Influence of James Brown' is a new three part mini-series produced by Universal Music and narrated by Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson (The Legendary Roots Crew), unpacking the question of how James Brown, the most sampled artist of all time, changed American music forever. Episode one examines Brown's heavily sampled 1970 single 'The Funky Drummer'. Brown's band, specifically legendary drummer Clyde Stubblefield set in motion one of the earth shattering moments in music.
Producer Behind Some of Hip Hop's Earliest Hit Records, Robert Ford Jr, has Died
Producer Robert Ford Jr. has died, a social media post from Russell Simmons confirms. Ford was responsible for some of Hip Hop's earliest hit records, including Kurtis Blow's 1979 hit 'Chrismas Rappin' and 1980's 'The Breaks'. In addition to producing extensively for Kurtis Blow, Ford also has production credits on Full Force's 1985 hit 'Alice, I Want You Just For Me' and many other tracks by the band.
COMPETITION: Win Copies of the Larry Rose Band's Rare Jazz-Fusion Masterpiece Courtesy of BBE Music
Unearthed by renowned digger and music historian DJ Amir, BBE Music has released the first ever reissue of rare 1978 jazz-fusion album ‘The Jupiter Effect’ by The Larry Rose Band. Recorded in Amsterdam by a Dutch/American quintet of players, released on eclectic Dutch label Crossroad, ‘The Jupiter Effect’ was the sole offering from multi-instrumentalist Larry Rose and his band.
Box hangar project at Scottsdale Municipal Airport illustrates bullish expectations
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A New Film from Vinyl Factory Explores Vinyl Culture and Digging in Bogota
A new film from The Vinyl Factory explores vinyl cuture and digging in the Colombian capital of Bogota. DJs, producers and rappers from the region explore the city's record stores in search of tracks to sample and prize finds for their collections, including rarities from Colombian artists and regional pressings of sampled classics by the likes of James Brown and Mandrill. Watch the video below: Subscribe to WhoSampled News Receive the latest articles right in your inbox
Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the Prestige Jazz Label with the Prestige 70 Podcast Series
In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of storied jazz imprint 'Prestige', Craft Recordings has launched 'Prestige 70', a podcast series looking back on the history of the label and its artists. Prestige 70 features intimate conversations between acclaimed musicians, composers and producers, and host Scott Goldman—who, as the longtime moderator of the GRAMMY Museum Public Programs Series, has interviewed hundreds of iconic figures in music.
UK Rapper Dave Performs for NPR's Tiny Desk Concert Series
Much talked about UK Hip Hop artist Dave, previously known as Santan Dave, is the latest rapper to appear in the intimate surroundings of NPR's 'Tiny Desk'. Performing three of his better known tracks, 'Location', 'Black' and 'Hangman', Dave is assisted on vocals by Tashera Robertson. Watch the performance below:
Cypress Hill's DJ Muggs is Selling His Record Collection at RappCats Los Angeles
Legendary West Coast Hip Hop producer DJ Muggs, best known for his work with Cypress Hill is selling his record collection at a series of events at Los Angeles record store Rappcats. Such is the size of the collection that the sale will take place over 3 events, the first of which is set to take place on November 9th and 10th. The sale will include thousands of records, from Hip Hop to Rock and Jazz including many rarities and other ephemera such as posters and paper goods.
Data, workload & accountability: Embracing ‘managed ambiguity’
Written by: Chris Read | Published: 09 October 2019 Schools should rethink their approaches to monitoring and evaluation and move away from meaningless and highly processed data in order to ease the work and accountability load. Chris Read looks at principles of how data should be used... Do current approaches to accountability help trustees, governors and school leaders? I recently heard a maths teacher talking about “value for time”.
A New Poll from the BBC Reveals the Top 25 Hip Hop Songs of All Time
The BBC has conducted a poll of over 100 knowledgeable Hip Hop fans from across the globe with a view to establishing the Top 25 Hip Hop songs of all time. From critics to DJs and artists, a total of 108 contributors set out their Top 5 Hip Hop tracks, with the individual choices then compiled into a final definitive list. Among the contributors casting their votes were artists including Common, Onyx and Slick Rick.
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Mick - Summertime Volume 10 Mixtape
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick reprise their popular 'Summertime' mixtape series for a tenth summer season. Taking its title from DJ Jazzy Jeff & the Fresh Prince's summer anthem of the same name, the tenth edition is packed full of yet more summer jams including the usual quota of sampled cuts.
The Beastie Boys Celebrate 25 Years of Ill Communication with Documentary 'Still Ill'
Marking the 25th Anniversary of the Beastie Boys's 4th album 'Ill Communication', a new documentary produced in collaboration with Amazon Music titled 'Still Ill' looks back on the ups and downs of the group's incredible career and the experiences that led the group to this celebrated album.
Chris Read & Pugs Atomz 'Colo(u)rs of the World' LP Promo Mix (BBE Records)
Chart positions This show was 8th in the global rap chart, 19th in the global hip hop chart, 22nd in the global soul chart and 24th in the global jazz chart. Mixtape containing tracks from (and in support of) my recent BBE Records album 'Colo(u)rs of the World' in collaboration with Chicago vocalist Pugs Atomz. Words about the LP from BBE: "Mixtape maestro and sample head, Chris Read’s beat-making credentials simply cannot be overstated.
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The Architects of 'Illmatic' Share Stories of The Making of the Classic Album [Video]
Key contributors to Nas' seminal debut album Illmatic, which celebrates its 25th Anniversary this week, have recounted their experiences of making the classic record in a new video series for Mass Appeal. Producers DJ Premier, Pete Rock and Large Professor break down their contributions alongside interviews from photographer Danny Clinch, Columbia Records A&R Faith Newman, journalist Miss Info who gave the album its '5 Mic' review in The Source and Nas' brother Jungle.
COMPETITION: Be With Records Reissues Classic KPM Library Titles. Win Vinyl.
Regular readers will be familiar with Be With Records' excellent vinyl reissues. Last year Be With teamed up with Sony EMI Production Music to reissue a series of sought after titles from the EMI's KPM and Themes music libraries. By way of follow up to that initial series, Be With is now reissuing a further set of four in demand KPM titles.
Funniest Parenting Tweets of the Week!
It’s time to laugh with some of the funniest parents from around the internet! Each week we’ll share what we deem to be the funniest tweets about parenting, so you can spend you Monday mornings laughing out loud for strangers on the bus! My toddler found a huge box of Band-Aids, so now everything we own is "all better." — Nathan Gregory (@MrGirlDad) March 31, 2019 The garbage was overflowing in the kitchen, so I asked my son to take it out.
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If there’s one thing I have learned about parenting, it’s that you never truly know just how far you will go to make your kids happy. For instance, let’s say that you were going to be spending a week in the same hotel as your child’s sports hero. While there is definitely the option of ignoring that fact and moving on with your day, one must also consider the look of sheer joy on your child’s face when they see that hero from across the room.
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