Thursday, November 4, 2010
Monday, June 7, 2010
PROXIMO
Mi jen-tay!
A few upcoming eventos for your pleasure!
First up we have the next Rice&Beans event going down at The Cameo in Downtown Orlando. We will be officially introducing our newest member,A Kid Named Named Brooklyn. Deep crates for real! All you MP3 downloading and playlist making cats should act like Pun and Beware, Beware!
Of course we will bringing that love and energy that our people love and represent! No pretentious lounging or wine lists!
Later that month, on Saturday June 26th, the Sound will be back in Obama's neighborhood along with the Bio Ritmo familia at the Rock & Roll Hotel in Washington DC! More info coming soon!
A few upcoming eventos for your pleasure!
First up we have the next Rice&Beans event going down at The Cameo in Downtown Orlando. We will be officially introducing our newest member,A Kid Named Named Brooklyn. Deep crates for real! All you MP3 downloading and playlist making cats should act like Pun and Beware, Beware!
Of course we will bringing that love and energy that our people love and represent! No pretentious lounging or wine lists!
Later that month, on Saturday June 26th, the Sound will be back in Obama's neighborhood along with the Bio Ritmo familia at the Rock & Roll Hotel in Washington DC! More info coming soon!
Thursday, May 13, 2010
BLES TRU MENTAL/SIEMBRA LISTENING PARTY RECAP
The Bles Tru Mentals/Siembra party was a great success! I had a gang of fun the entire weekend! Peep below for some videos of the event:
Shouts to everyone that came out and showed love...the love was felt!
RICE&BEANS SOUND: BLES TRU MENTALS Listening Party/"Siembra" Re-Release Party from Cool Out Christian on Vimeo.
Tek-Uno freestyle at Bles Tru Mental/"Siembra" Listening Party from Cool Out Christian on Vimeo.
Opening Salsa Gorda Set from Tek at Bles Tru Mental/Fania "Siembra" Listening Party. from Cool Out Christian on Vimeo.
Shouts to everyone that came out and showed love...the love was felt!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
EL BARBERO KOOL
If it isn't obvious yet, I am big fan of Bobbito Garcia AKA AKA. His commitment to continuously push forward our culture and our people is only matched by his humility.He is the Nuyorican Ricardo Alegria. Below you will find a few of his upcoming gigs. Do yourself a favor and check check check 'em out!
(cop the 45)
This event always represents the start of summer for me...
(cop the 45)
This event always represents the start of summer for me...
Thursday, April 22, 2010
"MODERN" SALSA & BOOGALO
I am often in discussions with folks about how today's music is pure basura and at best watered downed versions of what it "used to be". Usually at the end nothing new is arrived and I am left feeling like an old dude who should be rocking an unbuttoned guayabera,chancletas,and shorts while playing dominoes and drinking rum (a joy that I hope to one day experience!).
However, the fact remains that the majority of what is today being pushed as music (especially Salsa,Soul and Hip-Hop-my loves)is pure trash.
But the funk didn't end in '79.
Today there is a revival of the original sound and flavor that was both salsa and boogaloo. As Fania Records and others, such as Latin Soul Records, continue to re-release the classics,a new generation is becoming aware and falling in love with the sounds of the OGs.
Today as well there exist a hand full of bands and musicians that are reviving the sound and energy of the 1960's and 1970's and once again producing incredible music.
Today I want to mention two in particular.
Bio Ritmo is a 8 piece band from Richmond VA that have been producing some of the heaviest salsa heard in a decades.Puro puro candela! Let me not bore you with words...peep the video:
On the boogaloo tip,which has become extremely hip and cool again, we have Spanglish Fly. They are a band coming out of Nueva Yol with tons of flavor. I definitely co-sign! Again, I could bore you with with words but Id rather have you check out their rendition of the Ray Barretto classic "New York Soul":
However, the fact remains that the majority of what is today being pushed as music (especially Salsa,Soul and Hip-Hop-my loves)is pure trash.
But the funk didn't end in '79.
Today there is a revival of the original sound and flavor that was both salsa and boogaloo. As Fania Records and others, such as Latin Soul Records, continue to re-release the classics,a new generation is becoming aware and falling in love with the sounds of the OGs.
Today as well there exist a hand full of bands and musicians that are reviving the sound and energy of the 1960's and 1970's and once again producing incredible music.
Today I want to mention two in particular.
Bio Ritmo is a 8 piece band from Richmond VA that have been producing some of the heaviest salsa heard in a decades.Puro puro candela! Let me not bore you with words...peep the video:
On the boogaloo tip,which has become extremely hip and cool again, we have Spanglish Fly. They are a band coming out of Nueva Yol with tons of flavor. I definitely co-sign! Again, I could bore you with with words but Id rather have you check out their rendition of the Ray Barretto classic "New York Soul":
Friday, April 9, 2010
LEGENDARY
This clip is nothing but puro candela! Legendary performance of Tito Puente, Nicky Marrero and Kako at the equally legendary Village Gate!
Thursday, April 8, 2010
BACK BACK TO ORLANDO
Its been some time but the Rice & Beans crew will be back in Orlando! Or as I call it, the 79th municiplality of Puerto Rico!
We will be celebrating the release of the homie Bles' "Blestrumental" CD. Bles is an ill producer who has done work with some of the elite Hip-Hop cats in Puerto Rico and more importantly he is incredibly good peoples! Speaking of Puerto Rico's elite,as part of the release celebration we have none other than Tek-Uno coming live and direct from the Island of Enchantment! He will be doing a special birthday guest mix!
As if that wasn't enough, that night we will be celebrating along with the FANIA familia their official re-release of the CLASSIC "Siembra"! Without a doubt one of the illest records ever produced!
Por la esquina del viejo barrio...oooff!
We will be celebrating the release of the homie Bles' "Blestrumental" CD. Bles is an ill producer who has done work with some of the elite Hip-Hop cats in Puerto Rico and more importantly he is incredibly good peoples! Speaking of Puerto Rico's elite,as part of the release celebration we have none other than Tek-Uno coming live and direct from the Island of Enchantment! He will be doing a special birthday guest mix!
As if that wasn't enough, that night we will be celebrating along with the FANIA familia their official re-release of the CLASSIC "Siembra"! Without a doubt one of the illest records ever produced!
Por la esquina del viejo barrio...oooff!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
OFFICIAL FANIA MIX LINK
Familia this is the official link to the Fania Mix on Fania's website...check it out along with bio!
Many many many thanks to Kiko and the whole FANIA crew! It is truly an honor!
Click Me:
Many many many thanks to Kiko and the whole FANIA crew! It is truly an honor!
Click Me:
BOBBITO@CAMARADAS
Bobbito will be spinning the FIRST MONDAY of the month at Camaradas-El Barrio....ya tu sabes,certfied!
Flyer reminded me of a modern version of this Puente in Percussion design:
Flyer reminded me of a modern version of this Puente in Percussion design:
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
BIO RITMO LIVE! NYC & DC
Nueva Yol..ya tu sabes...Bio Ritmo and T-N-T!! 
DC be sure to come out and support Bio Ritmo at the Rock & Roll Hotel:
DC be sure to come out and support Bio Ritmo at the Rock & Roll Hotel:
Friday, March 5, 2010
FUND BARRIO BOOGIE!
I have been developing-in my head-a documentary about the story of Salsa and Boogaloo for some time now.It's been a project that I have been passionately and possibly irritatingly been discussing with friends, family,and loved ones.
To make a long story short...I have begun a fundraising effort to make this project a reality...and you can help!
You can click on the link below and learn about both the project and how to support it.
If you are interested in becoming involved,have questions,suggestions,etc. please feel free to contact me.
I appreciate all the support and please spread the word! Word!
BARRIO BOOGIE SUPPORT
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
FANIA: EL MIXTAPE
Quick mix done for Fania Records! Puro salsa clasica and boogaloo. Stay tuned for more project updates soon!
FANIA: El Mixtape by riceandbeans
Monday, March 1, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
RITA INDIANA
This is puro candela! This shows the potential and the beauty of nuestra musica!
Peep it!
Peep it!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
SUCIO SMASH ON RADIO
Sucio Smash (Camuy!) breaks down the science of why most radio stations suck.
Be sure to check out his show Squeeze Radio
PROFILE: SUCIO SMASH from TONE on Vimeo.
Be sure to check out his show Squeeze Radio
MEETING OF THE MINDS
Check this clip of Eric Bobo (son of legend/master Willie Bobo) and DJ Rhettmatatic (Beat Junkies) going live at Fat Beats in LA in order to promote their upcoming project.
Do yourself a favor and DL the mixtape:
Bobo Meets Rhettmatic from Bobo Meets Rhettmatic on Vimeo.
Do yourself a favor and DL the mixtape:
Saturday, February 20, 2010
INTIFADA
This joint brings me back to a very special period of my life. The group is Intifada,representing Puerto Rico. This is real Hip-Hop and not reggaeton ton ton. Very talented cats with a political (much needed) message.
Shouts to Intifada, SieteNueve,E.A. Flow, Tek-Uno, Chyno Nyno, DJ Godfather,Velcro, and all the rest of me gente killing ish in the island! Siete Ocho Siete!
Shouts to Intifada, SieteNueve,E.A. Flow, Tek-Uno, Chyno Nyno, DJ Godfather,Velcro, and all the rest of me gente killing ish in the island! Siete Ocho Siete!
A WALK THROUGH FORT GREENE
Spike Lee, Rosie Perez,Chris Rock,Nelson George and others talk about the golden era (pre-gentrification) of Ft. Greene Brooklyn. This film should definitely be a must watch when it drops.
A Walk Through Fort Greene - TRAILER - Watch more Videos at Vodpod.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
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