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In The Archive: Gil Scott Heron

I feel lucky to have been introduced to Gil Scott Heron’s music at the fairly young age of 15. It showed me the importance of using your voice as an artist to empower people. Watching his health deteriorate in his later years broke my heart as he was my hero. I even got to see him perform live in Philly in 2000 or so. He was in poor shape physically but he was still as iconic as ever to me. RIP GIl Scott Heron and thank you for inspiring many generations to come.

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It Must Be Magic

In the archive with DJ Excel discussing the legend of Teena Marie and her decorated career.

Filmed, Directed, and Edited by Mr. Sonny James

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We had a blast working with the incredibly talented @cookinsoul recently for the @seratostudio 2.0 campaign. Check out the ill content we produced on the @serato YouTube channel. Big up everyone who we got to hang with in Europe. Til next time! 🇳🇱 (at Amsterdam, Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLwfwbvax9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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2021 📺 Streaming my Instant Classic sets were fun for library exploration and practicing using Serato features. Planning to bring these sets back soon when my calendar calms TF down. #TBT (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cplbrcxvojl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s always a vibe to be captured by my guy @arrogantworm. 📸 #Candid #Photography #WinterInEurope (at Netherlands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQNCUzJAjD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I can’t believe I have a 2️⃣1️⃣ year old son. 🎂 Time is our most precious resource and it flies. @asadpeterson you are black excellence. I tell you this regularly and we celebrate that everyday but today, on your 21st birthday I just want to say we’re extremely proud and love the person you have always been and continue to be. You impress us with your humanity, mentality, and work ethic. Happy Birthday son! I wish I could join you for a drink today but you’re up to big things as always. Cheers from LA though. Let’s get to it. 🥂 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpGT2I4S9PS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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De La Soul Tribute Routine

Here’s a De La tribute routine I did a while back to salute the greatest Hip Hop group of all time IMO. I took the Jeffrey Osbourne sample Dilla used to produce Much More and flipped it using Serato Studio and then did a live blend with the De La acapella. RIP Dave aka Trugoy aka Plug 2. You may be gone but you’ll never be forgotten. Long Live Native Tongues.

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I’m beyond thrilled to be playing alongside the home girl @spinorita tomorrow night at @acedtla. It’s gonna be a musical journey so be sure to pull up early and get loose. (at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnX4tcTJaMk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I’m excited to be getting down tomorrow with the homie @spinorita at @acedtla. It’s gonna be a musical journey so be sure to pull up early and get loose! 🕺🏽💃🏻 (at Downtown Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnX27hDpYox/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Still on a high from all the fun we had Saturday night with the @boomboxla crew. We played a lot of Native Tongue flavors but there’s so much more we didn’t have time to get on. Let’s run it back soon lol. Big up @djivy for the captures too 👌🏽 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnNQQu6yrkE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Tomorrow night we salute the clique that inspired us all to be who we are. @boomboxla celebrates 10 years of Native Tongues Appreciation Night w @platurn, @mrsonnyjames, the super soulful @monalisa7872 + the illest Boombox residents @inka_one @ben_diggin and of course @deejayanalog. Can’t wait to see y’all and celebrate the greatest collection of music on the planet! (at The Grand Star Jazz Club) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnFNSt9J8_s/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Felt like a photo dump was in order. I’ve been quiet lately but it’s because I’ve been buried in work mad busy w my friends. (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Clhz1ILrmGh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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LA. I wanna see you in the spot tonight! It’s the Rap Up at @theshortstopechopark with me and my bro @djseano 🔥 It’s been a minute since I’ve played in this room so I’m looking forward to this one 👌🏽 (at The Short Stop) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClZcl7Tyh7N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s been a fantastic weekend but one of the highlights was getting a chance to throw down some tunes in celebration of my bro @lildave215’s birthday. Thanks to everyone who heard us LOUD + CLEAR. (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkaL6bgOhMV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s always great to see my NYC fam @keistarproductions + @djspinna Celebrating #Thriller40 at The Jacksons Estate today with the kids was really special. Thanks for inviting me and #cicicutie215 to come kick it! ❤️ (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkXCfnYJRAP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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We live now for my bro @lildave215 ‘s Birthday raid train LOUD + CLEAR has been grooving all day so far. We’re putting on today and tomorrow for the homie. Pull up and get involved. www.twitch.tv/lildave215 // www.twitch.tv/mrsonnyjames https://www.instagram.com/p/CkUBxU-yQXG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Happy Birthday @lildave215! We’ll be throwing down for my bros birthday on Saturday and Sunday with all day RAID Trains. Flyer tomorrow 🍾🎂 https://www.instagram.com/p/CkN_4rDLYeO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=