Their dream was to get inside the gates of King Jammy's studio in nearby Waterhousethe same studio that "buss" Shabba Ranks, whom Elly calls "our ghetto superstar. From the golden era to now, the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, Jeff Red, Patrice Rushen, Ricky Bell & Bobby Brown of New Edition and many more, take turns passing the mic virtually over an impeccably timed mixed version DJ set by Cassidy, all from the comfort of their homes. Produced by Bushwick, Brooklyn's own Da Beatminerz, the head-noddin' single serves as the first track off what may be a sneak peek into the official soundtrack for newly released Netflix original film. #snl40 A post shared by DJ Cassidy (@djcassidy) on Jul 2, 2020 at 8:16pm PDT. And you hear just that on the new ode, "The Mecca." I wanted to relive that moment. You'll hear it on the album, but also see it in how he's active in the streets again. I wondered if I could find a way to share that special feeling with others, so I sat at my turntables in my living room and began Zooming with my musical heroes of 1970s and 1980s, literally passing the mic from one home to the next, in effort to honor and uplift the heroes around the world on the frontlines of health, freedom, and justice. In an interview with VIBE, Blank shared how she went about making musical decisions for her new film, which brings that '90s flava to the motion picture. The livestream will be available on Instagram (at @WhenWeAllVote, @MichelleObama and @Nike) and YouTube. Today, VIBE and Boomshots proudly present the world premiere of Elephant Man's latest music video "Skankers," produced by Downsound Entertainment and directed by Jamaica's visual top shotta Jay Will. Always one to lyrically depict the days and times, this new work does just that, but with Pap at his socially sharpest (especially on the heart wrenching track, "Tribute"). 43,590, This story has been shared 35,487 times. The livestream will be available on Instagram (at @WhenWeAllVote, @MichelleObama and @Nike) and YouTube. Earth, Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Melba Moore, Nile Rodgers, Rev. Terms of Use "From I was in Scare Dem Crew, I was so energetic," Elephant Man remembers. Hearing that song, while on the phone with Verdine, put a smile on my face and brought me some much needed calm. Like the songs says, Elephant's music is designed to "Make the dance happy, no dancer can sad. Let's be clear through, his rapid fire, high level bar game was and is always on deck and he proves this with the release of his newest single, "Maturity," from his long-awaited album, Endangered Species, dropping today (Oct. 9th). With his 24-carat-gold microphone, boaters, cricket sweaters, bow ties and color-blocked tuxedos, Cassidy is known for his work at celebrity functions, including the 50th birthday party and 2009 inauguration of President Barack Obama, and the 2008 wedding of Beyonc and Jay-Z. 716 Likes, 76 Comments - DJ Cassidy (@djcassidy) on Instagram: Dear Frank, I think we met in 2001 at Puffy's album release, the night before the MTV awards. Vibe.com is an affiliate site of Billboard, a subsidiary of Prometheus Global Media, LLC. Would you like to receive desktop browser notifications about breaking news and other major stories? Theyre thick and theyre grown.". Brady Watt played all the live instruments. "Shooting this maturity video was so much fun. ENTIRELY PRODUCED BY BRADY WATT A post shared by @ djpremier on Oct 8, 2020 at 3:01pm PDT. 1920's style. This is no joke thing.'" Thanks for contacting us. Due to police brutality, this pandemic and so much injustice. "I got to work with Guy Routte who is not only my music supervisor, hes one of my closest friends, and he would go out and find this stuff for me," she shared. Red Sox Owner Henry In Talks With RedBall to Take Fenway SportsPublic, Buy This Dope LA Lakers 2020 Championship Merchandise Before It Sells Out: Face Masks, Bobbleheads & More. Rocking an afro wig and vintage fashions, Walshy Fire of Major Lazer plays the smooth host Don Marvelous and, of course, the multitalented Elephant Man plays the keytar and the talk box as he comes with the crazy musical melodiesinterpolating an '80s pop throwback by the English band Cutting Crew over a space-age dancehall track.