Get your scrump on with some baby makin’ music

Author: Spaced Invaders  //  Category: Just Blogging, Music, Stone Groove

Happy Valentines Day everyone!!! Get your scrump on with some baby makin music by the most soulful white boy in the DJ world, DJ Scrunchyface Flatbroke. This special edition of the Stone Groove Podcast will get anyone into the baby makin mood. I know that the guys out there won’t last past the five minute mark, so take it slow and easy with your special lady and groove to this Valentine’s Day Stimulus Package.

 
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52.5 Records will be twelve years old

Author: Spaced Invaders  //  Category: Just Blogging, Upcoming Events


On Feb 21st, 52.5 Records will be twelve years old.
As part of our celebration, we will be hosting a food drive to benefit The Lowcountry Food Bank. The goal will be to collect 630 cans of food.
(12 x 52.5 = 630. Clever, huh?)
Non-perishable food items may be dropped off during regular business hours, February 20th-22nd.
For the do’s and don’ts of donating, and a list of most-needed items, visit this website:
What donating gives you ( In addition to feeling good about yourself for helping someone in need ) :
Win tickets :
We’ll be giving away a pair of tickets to see Ryan Adams & The Cardinals in concert on March 11th. Donate, and register to win.
Save money:
Get 52.5% off any used CD, LP, or DVD for each item donated, and/or 12% off any new CD, LP, DVD or book.
and …
As a special “thanks” to the those who donate the most,
the first 52 people that give twelve items or more will be our guest
for a special in-store event:
On Feb. 22nd @ 8:00
Performing live:
Birdsmell
and
Autumn Gold
Only 52 people will be admitted, so donate early and donate big!

52.5 RECORDS • 561 King St. • Charleston • SC • 29403

Album Review - Skull Snaps - Skull Snaps (1973)

Author: Sonar  //  Category: Album Reviews, Just Blogging, Music


This is one of the most legendary funk albums of the 70’s. It’s one of those albums that when you find it you will become the envy of any crate digger out there. And thanks to Clay at 52.5 Records he was able to land a copy of this album for me. So you can send your hate emails to me whenever. Anyway, the Skull Snaps cut just this one album and it’s blend of hard breaks, soulful vocals, and soaring grooves will continue to make this album a must for any collector for years to come.

I only heard the track “It’s a New Day.” prior to the whole album. It is a phemominal mix of soul and funk, not to mention the opening break has been sampled by so many rap artists. In fact, some record collectors swear up and down this track gave the rhythm for nearly all the early 90’s rap and has been credited as the most sampled drum beat in all rap music.

The album as a whole is just this incredible ride through a funk and soul rollercoaster! After listening to the first side of the album, I was blown away by each of the tracks. The haunting vocals, and the breaks were just insane! I got up and flipped the record over to the B-Side and the ride did not stop. The first song that comes at you is “I’m Your Pimp” and you would swear that should have been used in a Dolemite movie. With lyrics like, “I wear my hat to the side….I walk with a limp…” How could it have not been in that movie?

This is one of the best albums that I have ever heard. This goes to show that digging does pay off, and to stay away from the Top 40. You don’t find real soul like this in music today. This album is a perfect example of early 70’s funk and will continue to be a collector’s item. In fact you can only find re-issues on Ebay and for the actual album, good luck trying to find one under triple digits.

Tracks
A1 My Hang Up Is You (4:02)
A2   Having You Around (4:30)
A3  Didn’t I Do It To You (3:15)
A4   All Of A Sudden (3:23)
A5   It’s A New Day (3:04)
B1  I’m Your Pimp (4:03)
B2  I Turn My Back On Love (2:45)
B3  Trespassing (4:03)
B4   I’m Falling Out Of Love (2:46)

Listen to: It’s a New Day

Album Review - Grover Washington - Feels So Good (1975)

Author: Sonar  //  Category: Album Reviews, Just Blogging, Music


Grover Washington - Feels So Good
1975

Not only is this a great album to chill and listen to, it is one of Grover Washington’s most sampled albums. In fact, I believe every song has been sampled on this album.

The title track “Feels So Good” was sampled by Gangstarr’s very own Guru in “Slicker than Most.”

The track “Moonstreams” was sampled by DMX in his track “Slippin.”

“Knucklehead” is constantly sampled over and over again. Just listen to it and the list of songs will build in your head.

And finally last but certainly not least, Hydra. Who has not sampled this track? We’ve got A Tribe Called Quest who sampled the drums for their track “Check the Rhyme.” The Artifacts also did this on “Wrong Side of the Tracks.” Big Daddy Kane used it in “Daddy’s Home,” and Biggie used it in the album version of “One More Chance.”


 
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B’zar’s Farewell Party

Author: Spaced Invaders  //  Category: Just Blogging, Upcoming Events


Come help us say farewell to B’zar on Upper King St.
WHEN: Saturday Feb. 7th from 6 - 9ish
WHERE: B’zar 541 King St.
WHAT:
- Space Invaders video installation of past B’zar Fashion Shows
and Kulture Klash parties.
- A retrospective of photoshoots, posters, and flyers
from our events over the years.
- Sign or draw on our naked mannequin.
- DJ James Belk spinning a blend of Mash Up, Hip Hop, and House.
- Wine by British Wine Merchant
- And most importantly our merchandise will be on sale
from 50-60% off!
Thank you customers, friends, and family for all of your
love and support.




541 King St.
843-579-2889

The Digitel Debutante Ball

Author: Sonar  //  Category: Just Blogging


The Digitel asked the Spaced Invaders to do some entertainment for their Debutante Ball to build a better awareness of their online news publication. It was a total blast! Flatbroke dropped the funk and rocked the party like nobody’s business! It was funkier then Fred Sanford havein’ the big one. We ended up lighting the whole top part of the Mescons building just to add mroe flavor to the event and hopefully draw more crowds in. Well, needless to say I think it worked. The event had over 200 people show up and get down to party. Ambregre Sloan was also out there and handed out her delicious handmade organic doughnuts. The Spaced Invaders are totally doing Digitel parties again! Hit the jump to check out what they said about the event and to check out the videos they made. They’ve even got a stop motion video of the beginning part of the event.

The Digitel Debutante Ball

Super Bowl XLIII

Author: Sonar  //  Category: Just Blogging

Okay I watched most of the game. So what? It was a damn good game. Andit had some good commercials this time around. In fact I’ve been dreaming about this one forever.

Finally Godaddy.com has put my biggest fantasy from F1 racing in a scenario that I go and search for everyday on the net. I mean come on is there any other reason to watch F1 racing? Well maybe cause the cars can do back flips. Hit the jump to watch.

F1 Car does backflip

Besides that commercial they had some other great ones. Expect to see this one at the next Stone Groove.

I don’t know what it is…maybe it’s the 6 glasses of wine I have had, but that is really funny to me.