FIDA TRACKLIST FOR SUNDAY 11-22-15

FIDA TRACKLIST FOR SUNDAY 11-22-15 – Mr. Flowerz  4:00pm – 7:30pm

(Not totally in sequential order)

1. Don’t Leave Me Starving For Your Love – Holland Dozier (Invitcus) 1^st track played

2. Hold Onto Your Dreams – Jah Wobble

3. Rolling Down The Mountainside – Main Ingredient

4. Una Esta – Bobbi Humphrey

5. Dancing For Your Love – Rufus & Chaka Khan

6. Things Are Gonna Get Better – Bunny Sigler

7. Stop On By (Live) – Rufus & Chaka Khan

8. Trouble Don’t Last – Incognito ft. Ramsey Lewis & Carleen Anderson

9. That’s The Way The Cookie Crumbles – Odia Coates

10. Gypsy Moths - Labelle

11. Windy City Theme – Carl Davis and the Chi-Sound Orchestra

12. Come Go With Me - Pockets

13. Phoenix (45 rpm Version) – Aquarian Dream

14. Star Love (KF Edit) – Three Ounces of Love

15. Contusion – Stevie Wonder

16. How Do You Like It – Player’s Association

17. You’re A Star – Aquarian Dream

18. Share That Beat Of Love – C & C Music Factory feat. Audrey Wheeler

19. I Think Of You – Blaze feat. Amira

20. Do U Love Me (KF Edit) – Lil’ Louis feat. Joi Cardwell

22. This Time – Chante Moore

23. Living In Ecstasy – Fonda Rae

24. Brighter Days (trancemental) – Dajae

25. Diverse Shyt (remix) – Rahbu

26. Imagination (KF Extended) – Earth, Wind & Fire

27. Everytime I See You I Go Wild – Brainstorm

28. I Want You For Myself (Mike Maurro Remix) – George Duke

29. What Can I Do For You (KF Edit) – Labelle

30. Hot For You (KF Hotness Edit) – Brainstorm

31. Freddie’s Dead (KF Edit) – MFSB

32. The Session  (Kuniyuki’s Piano Mix) – Henrik Schwarz

33. Redhanded – Bugz In The Attic

34. I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun (4Hero Mix) - NuYorican Soul

35. Welcome To Our World (Joey Negro Remix) – Mass Production

36. Love Has Come Around – Donald Byrd & the 125^th Street Band

37. Fool’s Paradise – Rufus featuring Chaka Khan

38. I Want You – Marvin Gaye

39. Strawberry Letter #23 (KF Berry Edit) – Brothers Johnson

40. You Make Love Like Springtime /w reprise (KF Edit) – Teena Marie

41. Everybody Loves The Sunshine (demo) – Roy Ayers w/Ubiquity

RAHBU’S LIST TO FOLLOW – 7:30PM – 10:00PM

THANK YOU FROM FIDA - One Of Fifty FIDA Sessions - 11/22/2015

FIDA (Flowerz In Da Attic) would like to sincerely thank all the members and guests who came out to our “One of Fifty” Sessions this past Sunday.   You seemed to be having a wonderful time and it was great to see people smiling at each other and being happy for a change, listening and dancing to eclectic Black Music.   The songs were filled with messages, whether it was love (romantic, intimate, unrequited, brotherly, sister love, family, love of the Most High, etc.) hope, peace, joy, “shake yo ass & stomp yo feet” ditties, sadness, hurt and anger, songs that examined the Hue-Man experience which are priceless stories.   It has been said that one can tell where a people are spiritually and mentally by their music.  Given the spiritual, mental and physical state of our people today, those antique dusties are like unearthed jewels valuable and precious containing the keys to the colors.

Those members and guests who couldn’t make it, you were missed, there in spirit and we thank you and love you.    We hope to see you very soon.     We would like to thank the music technicians, Rahbu (My Brother) for his myriad musical bag of goodies.  It’s not easy to play a certain tempo and groove, staying there and keep the vibe going.   Mr. Flowerz, well, you just do what you do and he thanks you all.  Mecca, our door person (thank you my love, right on time and professional), Mr. Ceasar Kelly (My brother) & Rahbu for supplying the sound, it was awesome in that space.  Thanks Renita  (My sista) for getting us to and fro, gathering the necessities and your contributions, and for collecting the apps and membership renewals, and hugs and much love to all who contributed to the bounty with snacks and refreshments, even the Jell-O shots!   Thanks to members Stephanie Baker (My sister) and Steven Grate (My brother-in-crime) who brought the “clean-up” with the quickness.   To the Humble Beginnings family…love you Anetra (la familia) much, much love and appreciation, thank you, a big THANK YOU to Mr. Marco Hall for graciously allowing FIDA to host our event in your work space, you are the best!   And to the rest of you, DAMN…ya’ll da shyt!  Thank you, thank you, thank you, and thank you!

Just a friendly reminder, this is a PRIVATE event, invitational only, please be mindful and respectful of that.   Not everyone understands, but a few overstands and you, our FIDA members and guests are the overstanding kind and we love you for overstanding the diversity in music.   That, it’s not one beat, one tempo, one groove, no melody, no instrumentation, no arrangement, no singing, Black Music and its derivatives are as vast as the sand on the beach and as unique as a snowflake.    Stay tuned to your inbox.

“THE ONE OF FIFTY FIDA SESSIONS”

“THE ONE OF FIFTY FIDA SESSIONS”

On November 22^nd, 2015, FIDA is hosting the “One of Fifty FIDA Sessions” at 29 Halsey Street, Downtown Newark, NJ Sunday from 4pm sharp to 10pm.   You are one of fifty chosen for your diverse taste in Soulful Music and you are special to me.  I love ya!  As a reminder, this is a PRIVATE event; you must present this invite to gain admittance. Any number over fifty will NOT gain admittance; the capacity of the space is 50 maximum.   We at FIDA are about our brand of music, the oddities, rare grooves, and our favorite sing-a-longs in every tempo, danceable, yet soulful and funky tunes in any genre.  However, it’s also about the vibe, the energy between us, the fellowshipping, and generating positivity.   We must help, heal, uplift, chastise (if we say we love and love unconditionally those who we say we love) and cherish one another.   Life is too short, so, let’s live, love and dance together in peace in the light of the Most High God!  Selah!    Music by: Mr. Flowerz (4:00pm – 7:30pm) and the notoriously eclectic music maestro, FIDA DJ member Rahbu (7:30pm – 10pm).     It’s BYOB, but we will have some light refreshments and goodies.   Print this letter and bring it with you or show us the e-mail at the door.   Also, give the door person your FIDA number as well.   RSVP when able.   We love you, why? Because…YOU ARE SPECIAL, never ever stop loving and being good to yourself.   We’ve all we’ve got in this thing we love!    Keep Dancin’!

Joey Anderson and the Deep House Musical Musings of Inimeg Records!

The professional House Music paradigm, roughly designed and somewhat perfected, inadvertently launched during the genre's sophormoric era of the 1990's, has spawned with each passing year thirsty “hopefuls” who crave to eat of its tart and most times bitter fruit.    There is so much joy in those green and starry-eyed hopefuls, some may fall by the wayside because they realize that it is work.  Their agenda is not to contribute to the scene by telling their musical story but to wear their story.  The “roll-up-your-sleeve-and-get-on-your-grind” ethic is too much of a reality for this breed who want what they want now!   However, out of that host, there is a collective of young men and women of the second generation of House Music enthusiasts who have dared to reach beyond the confines of their selected House Music role.  It is not enough for them to have baby powder saturated around their feet while performing and demonstrating their “footwork” or feats of acrobats within the dance floor circle ring.  These precocious House Music aficionados of the late 80’s and early 90’s have come of age.  They seek gratification else where, keeping their musical roots firmly intact never forgetting what has brought them to this point in their newly found, musical career. 

These are the new, hip, hot, utterly refreshing new breed, painting a more distinctive face to the scene.  They exhibit the youthful passion of the twenty-something House music sector, hoping to capture that generation and solidify their position by grabbing the torch away from those ancient artifacts and pioneer dinosaurs.   Joey Anderson, dancer, choreographer, DJ, producer and now the label owner of Inimeg Records is one that stands among them.  Under 40, this Hoboken, New Jersey native is the future of House Music, breaking the mold of what is and borrowing from what was and braiding it into a progressive musical esthetic for future generations to come.  FIDA had the opportunity to chat with this intelligent rebel who shares with FIDA his most intimate and profound thoughts about his career as a House Music dancer/choreographer and his transition into DJing, music production and launching Imimeg Records.

FIDA - When did you 1st begin to see yourself as person with an ear for music?  

Joey Anderson - I think around the age of nine.  Being an addict for wearing headphones all day at baseball practice, while doing homework, and then sleeping with them. Music always made things in real life make sense to me.

FIDA - Musically speaking, did you always think"out of the box"?

JA - Well, being a teenager in the 90's and listening to the hip hop and the House Music that was emerging influenced me...it sort of like...gave me a certain foundation that might be slightly different than a teenager in the 60's being influenced by what music was out during that time.

FIDA - Was anyone in your family into music?

JA - Many of my cousins were musicians and vocalists.  But my family also extends to my neighborhood family.  We either danced, played sports, tagged (grafitii),or spit lyrics.

FIDA - When did House Music become an interest for you?

JA - My sister was a dancer for her high school team. She was rehearsing her routine at home and was playing a tape with the music for their show. Some of the stuff was popular but then there was some other stuff that was nothing like I ever heard before.  Later, I found out it was some early Chicago House stuff.

FIDA - When did you become recognized for club dancing?

JA - Sometime in the early to mid 90s.  I was approached by some influential people who pioneered the style of house dancing. They started inviting me to gatherings, sessions, video tryouts and stuff.  I figured if they are approaching me...I must be doing something right.

FIDA - What was it about dancing that drew you and made you want to excel at it?

JA - I think the athletics, esthetics, and the freedom of expression involved in House dancing drew me to it.  I use to hunt for all the underground house parties, because I knew the best house dancers were there. I use to watch them all night and go home saying, "I want to be as good as they are." Then, I would practice everyday.

FIDA - When did dancing become a profession for you?

JA - I never planned to or set out for a profession to become a house dancer.  It kinda just happened naturally.  As I moved along in the underground house scene, kats started approaching me and asking me to teach them.  I was confused at first because I never looked at myself as a teacher, nor did I go around saying I was a teacher.  I thought they were joking, but quickly I realized they were not. So I tried it and it was a wrap.

FIDA - How did Japan come to fleece you off to teach their dancers?

JA - Many of my early students were Japanese. As they developed back in their country, they later started inviting me their to do guest performances and teach classes. They treated me great!

FIDA - What did you get out of your experience as a choreographer?

JA - I always felt creativity, command of the language of dance and storytelling was my strongest feature as a house dancer.  As I worked more jobs, I later learned the beauty of choreography.  My refusal to deal with choreography early on only delayed my path to get to a finished product with my dance skills.

FIDA - Do you still travel to Japan to teach?

JA - I haven't lately...but it's almost overdue.

FIDA - When did you start DJing?

JA - I started DJing some time around 1998-1999. Of course I was toying around at home at first. My friend Roc use to come by and spin records with me. Then Qu and David S. invited me to spin records with them. I really learned a lot from them...how to blend...pitch...build my style up.  Big ups to the EXCHANGE PLACE crew.

Joey Anderson @ Flowerzindattic 2005

FIDA - Your taste in music is so abstract and progressive, not in "progressive" as a genre of music, but it's against the grain.  Do you have a contituency following you?
JA - My first inspiration when producing music or DJing is heavily influenced heavily by having the mind as a dancer and I'm not talking about two stepping.  If I can flow off it, then I believe someone else can too some where haha!  So far, Im really happy.  Things look good.  I've received great support in certain parts of the world and domestically also...Y'all know who u are...Jose Miguel (peace). I think a big support is also coming from London too.

FIDA - What is it about DJ you fear the most and how does being a dancer help you?
JA- I guess the most I fear is trying to please the dance floor. It's difficult to please everyone. I approach DJing in the way I want the music delivered to me when I'm dancing. The beginning style, the middle style, the ending, then the transition back to the beginning. 

FIDA - Where have you spun so far?
JA - I was lucky to play at Club House with Anthony Parasole and Jus-ed, as you know Flowerz in the Attic, Stay, Sound Noir, and a few more. Also I played a few online shows. More will come thanx to all that have invited me...y'all know who u are!


FIDA - What made you want to start your record label, INIMEG Records?

JA - After working with DJ Qu, David S.,and Nicuri with the EXCHANGE PLACE releases, I really fell in love in the process of making tracks.  I always enjoy tracks that bring an awesome visionary enigma with them.  It's like you can see the music.  Starting Inimeg gives me an outlet for being creative and staying true to my musical roots and also sharing my ideas.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of Joey Anderson and the Deep House Musings of Inimeg Records.  






REVIEW: Can U Touch Me Like That EP - Naimah - Mantree Records

"Can U Touch Me Like That"

(Dede Really Knows Mix & ManTree Deep Dub Mix)

Naimah

Produced by Rasmir ManTree

ManTree Records

Mantree Records, owned and operated by its namesake, Rasmir Mantree can be considered the "little label that could".  Always veering to the left, Rasmir, consistently opts to keep his musical ideas and concepts intact instead of jumping on the bandwagon of the latest dance music trends.  Rasmir's eye for the unique always seem to be on the mark, whetting the interest of the musically adventerous.  "Can U Touch Me Like That" is the first offering by his current find, Naimah, a spoken word artist.  Starting out as poem she wrote, Naimah, wondered what it would sound like over a House music track.   Having discovered her musical soul mate Mr. ManTree, who now has taken her thoughts and feelings weaving a fervent track around them and serving it up to the House Music community.  Shined up with brand new, unreleased mixes complete with a backing chorus supplied by yet another glorious find, Isai who provides Naimah support throughout her seductive tale.   The musical production is classic ManTree as those who follow his quirky yet compelling discography can attest to.   The "Dede Really Knows Mix" pulls no punches, this is electro funk for the modern age.  Frantic jazz-inspired pianos pierce through the production as the key stabs are drafted neatly against the "booty-bumpin'", "hip-shakin'" rubbery bassline.   The Deeelite-ish choral chant of Isai reels you in on the hook and Naimah, cooes in your ear her sex-fueled, passionate experience with this somewhat inexperienced male lover.   The "ManTree Deep Dub Mix" is just that.  Deep, dark, verging on minimalism but dotted with intermittent seering synths that spill forth, slicing and dicing the production.  The "thumb & strumb" of the elastic bassline is sewn tightly and ride in tandem with the insistent percussion and the mash up of Naimah's & Isai's vocals.  Eerie, yet strangely hypnotic.  Overall, a catchy ditty, sure to please those who like their dance music with a little funky, electro twang.

11/20/11 - FLOWERZINDATTIC SPINS THE DUSTY ANTIQUES

FLOWERZINDATTIC SPINS THE DUSTY ANTIQUES
Sunday November 20^th, 2011
5pm to 10pm
GET THERE EARLY IF YOU CAN
MEMBERS: FIVE BUCKS
GUESTS (BY INVITATION ONLY): SEVEN BUCKS
WALK-INS WILL BE SCREENED!ORCHESTRATED BY: MR. FLOWERZ

MUSIC GENRES: 70’S & 80’S CLASSIC SOUL & R&B, FUNK, JAZZ FUNK, JAZZ FUSION,GOSPEL, CLASSIC HOUSE & HOUSE VOCALS, BROKENBEAT IN ALL TEMPOS, MOSTLY DOWN TO MIDTEMPO

THIS EVENT IS FOR THOSE WHO LOVE AND APPRECIATE THE DUSTY GROOVES

FIDA's K. Flowers' B-Day Bash @ the Coffee Cave 10/23/11 RECAP!

Greetings and many blessings to you all!  FIDA wants to extend a warm and heartfelt thanks for all who attended the B-Day Bash for K. Flowers @ the Coffee Cave on Sunday 10/23.  It was quite an interesting affair.  The cave was buzzing with activity and an air of uncertainty hovered over the room of just what FIDA is and what is its musical agenda.   A special thanks goes out to Joe "Movin' Smith for hosting and being our guest DJ for the evening and believing in the concept. To John & Crystal of the Coffee Cave...thank you so much for believing in FIDA's musical mission.  Much respect and appreciation to just a few of our guests who blessed us with their presence: The Mantree Records Crew, Cassio Ware, Phyllis Coco, Dipp, Tee Alford, Ferrah & Michelle, Mike Kelley, Marc Sirdane, Junie & Riddy Sivells, David Shaw, Carolyn Byrd & Kumar, Darryl, Kerry "DJ Disc", Chanelle & Micah, Chino, Mark Mendoza, Flora Cruz, Beloved & girlfriend, Rock Robinson, Arnold McPherson, Christian Morrison, Lakeva and Alisha.  To our FIDA members...THANK YA, THANK YA, THANK YA...through rain or shine, thick or thin, through the good, the bad and the ugly you have hung in there.  Thank you for opening up to see the vision, your support has not gone unrecognized, we cannot thank you enough for being there when.    It will never be like it was, but stay tuned...the pot is stewing with something that smells divine and tastes delicious.  Also, to our new members, welcome...you know who you are...we are so happy that you're onboard to keep the history of the Soulful Music Experience alive!   FIDA will be closing out the year two more events (maybe???), then, Yahweh willing, we will see you next August/September.   Walk in wisdom, walk in love, walk in peace, walk with Yahweh!

Here are some of the stand out tunes of the evening:
1. I Can't Help It (remix) - Michael Jackson
2. Good Time - Johnny Dangerous feat. Jazmina
3. Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get - The Dramatics
4. Progress - Tony Allen plays with Afrika 70
5. Dear Friend -
6. What If God -