Saturday, 16 November 2013

Know Your History 47 - Rest in Peace, Dad!

I wanted to honour and pay tribute to my father in a meaningful way. He was always a positive influence in my life and supported me in all of my musical endeavours. I wouldn't be actively involved in hip-hop if it weren't for him. So, for this edition of the show, I decided to look at the history my father and I have in hip-hop music and culture.

The first half hour is episode 47 of my monthly documentary series Know Your History. I kick things off with Pete Rock & CL Smooth’s T.R.O.Y (They Reminisce Over You) and bookend the show with Thug Life’s Pour Out a Little Liquor. These songs can help us all cope with our grief and mourn for a loss.

I also play one of my old songs that has my brother and I trading lyrics back and forth. Out of all of the songs I recorded, it was my dad’s favourite.

You might be surprised to know that he was also a fan of Tone Loc. He would always perform Funky Cold Medina at karaoke night. I am really going to miss going to karaoke with him. It was always a blast.

After 30 minutes of Know Your History, I spin some great tunes for the remainder of the hour.

Pete Rock & CL Smooth - T.R.O.Y.
Reach – How to Fish
Mission 5 – Nameless
Tone Loc – Funky Cold Medina
Thug Life – Pour Out a Little Liquor
Vietnam / Wordsmith / Street Child – Move the Crowd
Dex Amora – Who I Be
MKV & Concept – The Path
Mic Boyd – Brighter Side
Tassnata / Elzhi / Adam Bomb – Heavyweights
Deltron – The Return
Dynasty – Street Music

Press play, enjoy the show, and pay tribute to my dad. I appreciate being able to share some of these memories and all of these songs with all of you. Thanks for listening!

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2 comments:

  1. Hilary Melton-Butcher16 November 2013 at 03:36

    Hi Chase .. that's lovely and you'll have the post, together with the music show you've created with your father in mind.

    It must have been fun being out and about with him and then singing away at karaoke with him and your friends ..

    My thoughts, but happy memories too .. Hilary

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  2. Chase March16 November 2013 at 09:43

    Hi Hilary,

    I really miss him. We had some great times together and I will always cherish those memories. I am glad I could share some of them with my radio and blog friends.

    Thanks for listening and thanks for the comment!

    Have a great weekend!

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