Do you remember the first time you heard a song? It doesn't happen with every song, just the special ones. Same with this song, we were hanging out on my smoking porch after hours, It was me, Eric Purdue aka White Buffalo Shamen, one of Atlanta's greatest deejays, and another. The third guy, who I can't remember anymore played this song, but the video was a breakdance competition. It stuck with me. Afterward, I searched Youtube for DJ competition African remixes and couldn't find anything. Apparently, Youtube had taken down that video. I messaged Eric eventually to ask the name of the song and of course he knew right away,
Eric Purdue aka White Buffalo Shamen still spins monthly underneath Starbar in little 5 points neighborhood of Atlanta, it's called Little Vinyl Lounge. Eric has the best taste in music, so I highly recommend it, if you are in the area.
A Tribe Called Red - The Virus Ft. Saul Williams, Chippewa Travellers
I knew from their inception, that A Tribe Called Red were going places. They initially started as a DJ outfit blending electronic and tribal drums. The latest album "We Are The Halluci Nation" ramps up the activism and has guest appearances the likes of Yasiin Bey and Saul Williams. The Virus is a perfect backdrop to the reality of what we are seeing in North Dakota and elsewhere, where there have been a gathering of many nations and tribes to protect the sacred.
Ahead of the curve for most of you in the America's, I bring you Sharu, Euphoric Monday mix. Actually laid down a few months back. It really should start Monday. Shoutouts to Serious Stuff for bringing such beautiful tunes.
