Funky D
@funkydaggers.bsky.social
Now: Listening to hip-hop albums on milestone anniversaries and #MusicChallenge
Forever: funkyd15 on Last.fm
Past: Jazz journalist/music blogger, funk+ DJ, baritone saxophonist
Forever: funkyd15 on Last.fm
Past: Jazz journalist/music blogger, funk+ DJ, baritone saxophonist
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#GenreRoulette #MusicChallenge
Very true! Excited to get into this again. Thanks Matt. I'll provide reminders for changes.
But start getting your soulful finest ready for tonight through tomorrow!
Very true! Excited to get into this again. Thanks Matt. I'll provide reminders for changes.
But start getting your soulful finest ready for tonight through tomorrow!
#MusicChallenge 30 years of Three 6 Mafia - "Live by Yo Rep (B.O.N.E. Dis)." 1st listen to their 1st EP. Generally same review as 1st album below. Much of this is too monotone/droning for me too. The title track is a Bone Thugs diss track, took a 2nd listen to hear some of that. See what you think:
Live By Yo Rep (Radio)
YouTube video by Three 6 Mafia - Topic
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#MusicChallenge 30 years of Three 6 Mafia - "Live by Yo Rep (B.O.N.E. Dis)." 1st listen to their 1st EP. Generally same review as 1st album below. Much of this is too monotone/droning for me too. The title track is a Bone Thugs diss track, took a 2nd listen to hear some of that. See what you think:
#JazzSky
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Ronnie Cuber - "Passion Fruit" (Live)
youtu.be/LAgDwH2oNho?...
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Ronnie Cuber - "Passion Fruit" (Live)
youtu.be/LAgDwH2oNho?...
November 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
#JazzSky
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Ronnie Cuber - "Passion Fruit" (Live)
youtu.be/LAgDwH2oNho?...
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Ronnie Cuber - "Passion Fruit" (Live)
youtu.be/LAgDwH2oNho?...
#MusicChallenge 30 years of LL Cool J "Mr. Smith." 1st full listen. Some iconic huge singles, but overall middling. Energy more mature 10 years/5 albums later, which is good and bad. Some samples worn out. Some tracks are dirty and censored in different places - aggravating! Here's a mixtape fave:
November 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
#MusicChallenge 30 years of LL Cool J "Mr. Smith." 1st full listen. Some iconic huge singles, but overall middling. Energy more mature 10 years/5 albums later, which is good and bad. Some samples worn out. Some tracks are dirty and censored in different places - aggravating! Here's a mixtape fave:
#JazzSky
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Walter Davis Jr - "Uranus"
youtu.be/aKDhkx6d25w?...
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Walter Davis Jr - "Uranus"
youtu.be/aKDhkx6d25w?...
November 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
#JazzSky
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Walter Davis Jr - "Uranus"
youtu.be/aKDhkx6d25w?...
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Walter Davis Jr - "Uranus"
youtu.be/aKDhkx6d25w?...
#MusicChallenge 25 years of Capone-N-Noreaga "The Reunion." 1st full listen in wayyy too long. Not as great as their debut, but still an enjoyable listen. "Thugged out" rhymes and shouts from the duo and guests, with plenty of character from NORE. Beats generally nice. This is an all-timer for me:
Capone-N-Noreaga - Invincible
YouTube video by Tommy Boy
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
#MusicChallenge 25 years of Capone-N-Noreaga "The Reunion." 1st full listen in wayyy too long. Not as great as their debut, but still an enjoyable listen. "Thugged out" rhymes and shouts from the duo and guests, with plenty of character from NORE. Beats generally nice. This is an all-timer for me:
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Happy De La Soul Release Day
to all who celebrate
🎶
"Good Health"
De La Soul
Cabin in the Sky
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
🎧
song.link/i/1850512307
to all who celebrate
🎶
"Good Health"
De La Soul
Cabin in the Sky
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
🎧
song.link/i/1850512307
Good Health by De La Soul
Listen now on your favorite streaming service. Powered by Songlink/Odesli, an on-demand, customizable smart link service to help you share songs, albums, podcasts and more.
song.link
November 21, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happy De La Soul Release Day
to all who celebrate
🎶
"Good Health"
De La Soul
Cabin in the Sky
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
🎧
song.link/i/1850512307
to all who celebrate
🎶
"Good Health"
De La Soul
Cabin in the Sky
#BestSongHeardToday
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
🎧
song.link/i/1850512307
#MusicChallenge 25 years of Wu-Tang Clan "The W." 1st listen in too long. Wu-Tang returns in a new era - reactions were strong in college radio hip-hop dept meeting. 😁 But I'd say it's aged well. Deft beats/samples from RZA. Fiery rhymes from the extended crew. Handled guests well. Best verses here?
Wu-Tang Clan - Hollow Bones - The W
YouTube video by Wu-Tang Clan
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#MusicChallenge 25 years of Wu-Tang Clan "The W." 1st listen in too long. Wu-Tang returns in a new era - reactions were strong in college radio hip-hop dept meeting. 😁 But I'd say it's aged well. Deft beats/samples from RZA. Fiery rhymes from the extended crew. Handled guests well. Best verses here?
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Happy 56th birthday to Bob Log III!
youtu.be/lUTSt_9IjD8?...
youtu.be/lUTSt_9IjD8?...
Hussy Bowler
YouTube video by Doo Rag - Topic
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Happy 56th birthday to Bob Log III!
youtu.be/lUTSt_9IjD8?...
youtu.be/lUTSt_9IjD8?...
#MusicChallenge
#NotKnownEnough
Day 21. Caught up! Boston trombonist Thomas is a veteran of many projects, including the BT ALC Big Band. The two volumes of "Live At The Fallout Shelter" he released in 2024 are wonderful.
Brian Thomas - "Lonnie and Ronnie"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXe4...
#NotKnownEnough
Day 21. Caught up! Boston trombonist Thomas is a veteran of many projects, including the BT ALC Big Band. The two volumes of "Live At The Fallout Shelter" he released in 2024 are wonderful.
Brian Thomas - "Lonnie and Ronnie"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXe4...
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
#MusicChallenge
#NotKnownEnough
Day 21. Caught up! Boston trombonist Thomas is a veteran of many projects, including the BT ALC Big Band. The two volumes of "Live At The Fallout Shelter" he released in 2024 are wonderful.
Brian Thomas - "Lonnie and Ronnie"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXe4...
#NotKnownEnough
Day 21. Caught up! Boston trombonist Thomas is a veteran of many projects, including the BT ALC Big Band. The two volumes of "Live At The Fallout Shelter" he released in 2024 are wonderful.
Brian Thomas - "Lonnie and Ronnie"
www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXe4...
#JazzSky
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Hank Mobley - "The Morning After"
youtu.be/uIyjmp0dcA0?...
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Hank Mobley - "The Morning After"
youtu.be/uIyjmp0dcA0?...
November 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#JazzSky
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Hank Mobley - "The Morning After"
youtu.be/uIyjmp0dcA0?...
#FondueFriday is serving up a communal pot of delectable jazz. Bon appétit!
Hank Mobley - "The Morning After"
youtu.be/uIyjmp0dcA0?...
#MusicChallenge 30 years of Group Home "Livin' Proof." ~Annual listen. Very much a polarizing album in online hip-hop talk. DJ Premier drops some of his finest production, but the MC team of Lil Dap and Malachi get mixed reviews. Eh, they're not great, but they're OK and have some bars. Hits 4 days:
Supa Star
YouTube video by Group Home - Topic
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 1:39 PM
#MusicChallenge 30 years of Group Home "Livin' Proof." ~Annual listen. Very much a polarizing album in online hip-hop talk. DJ Premier drops some of his finest production, but the MC team of Lil Dap and Malachi get mixed reviews. Eh, they're not great, but they're OK and have some bars. Hits 4 days:
#MusicChallenge
#NotKnownEnough
Day 20. Masterful Cincinnati MC who should have reached greater heights.
Piakhan - "Wide Open" (2000)
youtu.be/bsZfm65Wqck?...
#NotKnownEnough
Day 20. Masterful Cincinnati MC who should have reached greater heights.
Piakhan - "Wide Open" (2000)
youtu.be/bsZfm65Wqck?...
November 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
#MusicChallenge
#NotKnownEnough
Day 20. Masterful Cincinnati MC who should have reached greater heights.
Piakhan - "Wide Open" (2000)
youtu.be/bsZfm65Wqck?...
#NotKnownEnough
Day 20. Masterful Cincinnati MC who should have reached greater heights.
Piakhan - "Wide Open" (2000)
youtu.be/bsZfm65Wqck?...
#MusicChallenge #GenreRoulette #FunkyFriday #Funk
The Isley Brothers - "Livin' in the Life"
youtu.be/uorAWxDaabU?...
The Isley Brothers - "Livin' in the Life"
youtu.be/uorAWxDaabU?...
Livin' In the Life
YouTube video by The Isley Brothers - Topic
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
#MusicChallenge #GenreRoulette #FunkyFriday #Funk
The Isley Brothers - "Livin' in the Life"
youtu.be/uorAWxDaabU?...
The Isley Brothers - "Livin' in the Life"
youtu.be/uorAWxDaabU?...
GIF that pops up when I type my name.
November 20, 2025 at 11:37 PM
GIF that pops up when I type my name.
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Beastie Boys - Some Dumb Cop Gave Me Two Tickets Already
Mike D is celebrating a birthday today! The Beastie Boys stand as one of the greatest. Mike D takes the lead on this track.
"Girl, you know it's true / Mike D is in love with you!"
#MikeD #MusicBirthday #MusicSky
youtu.be/KAywXDeReOI?...
Mike D is celebrating a birthday today! The Beastie Boys stand as one of the greatest. Mike D takes the lead on this track.
"Girl, you know it's true / Mike D is in love with you!"
#MikeD #MusicBirthday #MusicSky
youtu.be/KAywXDeReOI?...
Some Dumb Cop Gave Me Two Tickets Already
YouTube video by Beastie Boys - Topic
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Beastie Boys - Some Dumb Cop Gave Me Two Tickets Already
Mike D is celebrating a birthday today! The Beastie Boys stand as one of the greatest. Mike D takes the lead on this track.
"Girl, you know it's true / Mike D is in love with you!"
#MikeD #MusicBirthday #MusicSky
youtu.be/KAywXDeReOI?...
Mike D is celebrating a birthday today! The Beastie Boys stand as one of the greatest. Mike D takes the lead on this track.
"Girl, you know it's true / Mike D is in love with you!"
#MikeD #MusicBirthday #MusicSky
youtu.be/KAywXDeReOI?...
#GenreRoulette #MusicChallenge #FunkyFriday #Funk
#FunkyFriday is upon us! Time to get funky tonight and through tomorrow!
ALL are invited to join. No obligations. Just post a fave track with the hashtags.
#FunkyFriday is upon us! Time to get funky tonight and through tomorrow!
ALL are invited to join. No obligations. Just post a fave track with the hashtags.
a cartoon hand is pressing a button labeled funk
Alt: a cartoon hand is pressing a button labeled funk
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November 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
#GenreRoulette #MusicChallenge #FunkyFriday #Funk
#FunkyFriday is upon us! Time to get funky tonight and through tomorrow!
ALL are invited to join. No obligations. Just post a fave track with the hashtags.
#FunkyFriday is upon us! Time to get funky tonight and through tomorrow!
ALL are invited to join. No obligations. Just post a fave track with the hashtags.
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EPMD
Out of Business
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky
Out of Business
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky
November 20, 2025 at 1:03 PM
EPMD
Out of Business
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky
Out of Business
#nowplaying #nowspinning #vinyl #vinylcollection #vinylcommunity #vinylsky #musicsky
#MusicChallenge
#NotKnownEnough
Day 19. Loosely maintaining the Columbus organ jazz theme because it was crazy a few years back when a lesser known Canadian soul-jazz supergroup recorded a version of local legend Hank Marr's biggest hit!
Nightcrawlers - "Greasy Spoon"
youtu.be/eNkHWxtD9UY?...
#NotKnownEnough
Day 19. Loosely maintaining the Columbus organ jazz theme because it was crazy a few years back when a lesser known Canadian soul-jazz supergroup recorded a version of local legend Hank Marr's biggest hit!
Nightcrawlers - "Greasy Spoon"
youtu.be/eNkHWxtD9UY?...
November 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#MusicChallenge
#NotKnownEnough
Day 19. Loosely maintaining the Columbus organ jazz theme because it was crazy a few years back when a lesser known Canadian soul-jazz supergroup recorded a version of local legend Hank Marr's biggest hit!
Nightcrawlers - "Greasy Spoon"
youtu.be/eNkHWxtD9UY?...
#NotKnownEnough
Day 19. Loosely maintaining the Columbus organ jazz theme because it was crazy a few years back when a lesser known Canadian soul-jazz supergroup recorded a version of local legend Hank Marr's biggest hit!
Nightcrawlers - "Greasy Spoon"
youtu.be/eNkHWxtD9UY?...
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Mickael Kirkland - Together (1971)
YouTube video by PLANET S🌎UL VINYLES COLLECTION
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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Annals of James Brown history: The Funky Drummer was recorded on this day in 1969. If you want to skip ahead to the skidillion dollar break, it's at 5:19.
youtu.be/QXw6YZltKJk?...
youtu.be/QXw6YZltKJk?...
Funky Drummer (Pt. 1 & 2)
YouTube video by James Brown - Topic
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Annals of James Brown history: The Funky Drummer was recorded on this day in 1969. If you want to skip ahead to the skidillion dollar break, it's at 5:19.
youtu.be/QXw6YZltKJk?...
youtu.be/QXw6YZltKJk?...
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Remembering Phife Dawg on what should have been his 55th birthday (he died in 2016).
youtu.be/P9oTCzWRuvQ?...
youtu.be/P9oTCzWRuvQ?...
Buggin' Out
YouTube video by A Tribe Called Quest - Topic
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Remembering Phife Dawg on what should have been his 55th birthday (he died in 2016).
youtu.be/P9oTCzWRuvQ?...
youtu.be/P9oTCzWRuvQ?...
#MusicChallenge 10 years of People Under The Stairs "The Gettin' Off Stage Step 1 EP." Regular listen. An invigorated 6-song blast from the 38 year-olds. Smooth and nostalgic sample sources. PUTS measuring their career and their place with skill. Likely the greatest guest appearance on their albums?
Runaway (feat. Greg Nice)
YouTube video by People Under the Stairs - Topic
youtu.be
November 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
#MusicChallenge 10 years of People Under The Stairs "The Gettin' Off Stage Step 1 EP." Regular listen. An invigorated 6-song blast from the 38 year-olds. Smooth and nostalgic sample sources. PUTS measuring their career and their place with skill. Likely the greatest guest appearance on their albums?
#MusicChallenge #GenreRoulette #WorldMusicThursday #WorldMusic
Tony Allen - "Wolf Eats Wolf"
youtu.be/oCBpJkG6ngE?...
Tony Allen - "Wolf Eats Wolf"
youtu.be/oCBpJkG6ngE?...
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 AM
#MusicChallenge #GenreRoulette #WorldMusicThursday #WorldMusic
Tony Allen - "Wolf Eats Wolf"
youtu.be/oCBpJkG6ngE?...
Tony Allen - "Wolf Eats Wolf"
youtu.be/oCBpJkG6ngE?...
#MusicChallenge
#NotKnownEnough
Day 18. Just got back from seeing a two organ jazz show with my dad. So here's one of the tunes and one of the organists we heard, a Columbus organ legend that I always come back to!
Tony Monaco - "Road Song"
youtu.be/I5Sidq29IZE?...
#NotKnownEnough
Day 18. Just got back from seeing a two organ jazz show with my dad. So here's one of the tunes and one of the organists we heard, a Columbus organ legend that I always come back to!
Tony Monaco - "Road Song"
youtu.be/I5Sidq29IZE?...
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 AM
#MusicChallenge
#NotKnownEnough
Day 18. Just got back from seeing a two organ jazz show with my dad. So here's one of the tunes and one of the organists we heard, a Columbus organ legend that I always come back to!
Tony Monaco - "Road Song"
youtu.be/I5Sidq29IZE?...
#NotKnownEnough
Day 18. Just got back from seeing a two organ jazz show with my dad. So here's one of the tunes and one of the organists we heard, a Columbus organ legend that I always come back to!
Tony Monaco - "Road Song"
youtu.be/I5Sidq29IZE?...
#MusicChallenge #GenreRoulette
#WorldMusicThursday #WorldMusic
Thanks to everyone playing along with genre changes the last couple of days!
Back to the normal Thursday prompt, so let's see your world faves!
ALL are invited to join. No obligations. Just post a fave track with the hashtags.
#WorldMusicThursday #WorldMusic
Thanks to everyone playing along with genre changes the last couple of days!
Back to the normal Thursday prompt, so let's see your world faves!
ALL are invited to join. No obligations. Just post a fave track with the hashtags.
a person is holding a globe in their hands with the middle east in the background
Alt: a person is holding a globe in their hands with the middle east in the background
media.tenor.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:24 PM
#MusicChallenge #GenreRoulette
#WorldMusicThursday #WorldMusic
Thanks to everyone playing along with genre changes the last couple of days!
Back to the normal Thursday prompt, so let's see your world faves!
ALL are invited to join. No obligations. Just post a fave track with the hashtags.
#WorldMusicThursday #WorldMusic
Thanks to everyone playing along with genre changes the last couple of days!
Back to the normal Thursday prompt, so let's see your world faves!
ALL are invited to join. No obligations. Just post a fave track with the hashtags.