That Laid Back Dude

Things that inspire and interest Steven C. Martin, a musician/composer/producer born & raised in Los Angeles and also 1/2 of The Eclectic Beings, instrumental artists/music production team.

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In 2025, we're choosing peace. In 2025, we’re letting karma do its job. In 2025, we're allowing others to miss the old us. In 2025, we're making our mental health the priority. In 2025, we're making peace with uncertainty.

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My Favorite Albums of 2024

Devin Morrison - Dreamsoul Ballads

Doechii - Denial Is A River

Immanuel Wilkins - Blues Blood

Joel Ross - NuBlues

Kamasi Washington - Fearless Movement

Kendrick Lamar - gnx

Keyon Harold - Foreverland

NxWorries - Why Lawd?

Robert Glasper - Code Derivation

Sault - Acts Of Faith

Tyler The Creator - Chromakopia

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If ever you're in Phoenix and have some downtime, be sure to visit the Museum of Musical Instruments. It includes instruments from pretty much every corner, every country of the world! Amazing and inspiring!

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Tonight I went to the Clippers vs Lakers game. This is the last of the Hallway Series before the Clips move into the Intuit Dome next season. It was a great game! The Clippers were up pretty much the entire game and had a 21 point lead going into the 4th quarter, but LeBron James led the comeback and the Lakers won 116-112.

[harrisx28]

Happy Kobe Year! 2͓̽0͓̽2͓̽4͓̽ #RIPKobe 💜💛

[chibird]

I hope 2024 is a lot of things, but I truly hope it brings more peace in the world. 💛

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My Favorite Albums Of 2023

Andre 3000 - New Blue Sun

Jonathan Blake - Passage

Killer Mike - Michael

Larry June & The Alchemist - The Great Escape

Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - Les Jardins Mystiques Vol. 1

Noname - Sundial

Säje - Säje

Terrace Martin & Alex Isley - I Left My Heart In Ladera

Terrace Martin & James Fauntleroy - Nova

Victoria Monét - Jaguar II

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It's great to see Commissioned get their flowers & props while they're alive, particularly Mitchell Jones & Karl Reid, the last two original members still in the group! I grew up with their music and know the Fred Hammond-era catalog by heart! The first two concerts I ever remember attending were to see them! Their influence on the 90s R&B groups and solo singers that we all know and love is immense! IYKYK! 🙌🏽🔊

[da-ill-spot]

Lake show let’s go! Now to keep the eyes on the real prize!

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Saw a screening of "May The Lord Watch", the @LittleBrotherNC documentary. It's amazing! If you're a fan of LB, a fan of Hip-Hop and a fan of great storytelling you will love it! Can't wait for the masses to see it! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[urbancompound]

bron james 20 years apart

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LeLegend!

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50 years ago, Herbie Hancock's Headhunters album released. One of the most incredible, iconic albums of all time. Chameleon, the opening track, clocking in at just under 16 minutes, is ultimate funk. Herbie's solo bridges the gap between music and sound design, and he's one of the only people who is undeniably a master of synth improv. Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqomTAiRnVM

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I've been wanting to visit Joshua Tree National Park for quite some time now. Glad I finally got to do it this past Saturday, thanks to Walk Good LA. We walked the Barker Dam trail. Good times & good vibes!

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