D.C. Loves Dilla Fundraiser & Concert 2014: FuseBox Radio Broadcast x BlackRadioIsBack.com Pictures & Video

Here are some pictures and video footage taken at the DC Loves Dilla - 9th Annual Tribute and Fundraiser Concert that was held at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC on Thursday, July 17, 2014 by the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast and BlackRadioIsBack.com family.

For those who aren't familiar with the extremely talented producer and MC, Detroit's own James “J Dilla” Yancey inspired millions with his music on the mic and behind the boards for artists including Common, Raekwon, Erykah Badu, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, N'Dea Davenport and many more. He passed away on February 10, 2006 after a long bout battling with Lupus.  

The DC Loves Dilla movement was created by Cultural Curator Munch Joseph and HedRush Music to celebrate J Dilla and honor his career works.  

"Carrying on the musical legacy of J Dilla for the 9th year and counting is something HedRush and myself look forward to. Personally, it's my way of paying homage to a great creator as well as doing our part to continually add balance to urban music. Dilla's music accomplishes that on many levels," says Munch Joseph when asked the motivation behind the Tribute Concert ad Fundraiser.

Hope you enjoy a bit of the great performances on display here and the event pictures throughout the evening's festivities!

 ** All pictures & video taken by Mary Nichols (DJ Fusion/FuseBox Radio Broadcast) under a "Creative Commons Attribution - No Derivatives" license. Please feel free to use & share them if you wish with attribution/credit to the photographer (besides these pictures, more our at the official FuseBox Radio Broadcast's Flickr Page and Behance/Prosite Page) ... thank you! **

Pictures:

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• Maureen Yancy aka Ma Dukes
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• Pharoahe Monch
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• Bahamadia
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• Grap Luva
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• Maimouna Youssef
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• Hezekiah
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• N'Dea Davenport (Brand New Heavies)
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• Phife Dawg (A Tribe Called Quest)
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• Ra The MC
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• Asheru
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• Gods'Illa
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• D.C. Loves Dilla Audience Shot
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• The Players
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• Kambir
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• The Players
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• Kokayi
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• Roddy Rod
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Video Footage:

FuseBox Radio Broadcast Coverage: Phife Dawg Performance at DC Loves Dilla Concert 

(June 2014)

FuseBox Radio Broadcast Coverage: N'Dea Davenport Performance at DC Loves Dilla Concert (June 2014)

FuseBox Radio Broadcast Coverage: Pharoahe Monch Performance at DC Loves Dilla Concert (June 2014)

FuseBox Radio Broadcast Coverage: Bahamadia Performance at DC Loves Dilla Concert (June 2014)

The Co-Op Mixtape (Brought To You By FuseBox Radio)

What's up to our BlackRadioIsBack.com, FuseBox Radio Broadcast and Trunk Hustlers family!

I just wanted to share the latest FuseBox Radio family mixtape to everyone...

The Co-Op Mixtape (Brought To You By FuseBox Radio) features some great independent Hip-Hop & Soul Music from the DMV's own (DC/Maryland/Virigina) The Co-Op (consisting of members Decon, Dee Daye and Frankie D).

Here's some information about each of the members of The Co-Op below to get some background on the group & it's foundation as well as the The Co-Op Mixtape (Brought To You By FuseBox Radio) available for FREE download.

Please let us know what you think of the project and if you like it, definitely go out and support The Co-Op's past & future projects - they are definitely on the rise!

Decon:

If you are tired of the same old gimmicky hip-hop, Listening to the lyrics of Decon will be a breath of fresh air. The majority of artists out today use music (beats) to bring out the lyrics, but Decon on the other hand uses his lyrics to bring out the beats.

It is almost like he creates the music around the lyrics so that it blends to perfection. Which is very impressive because most MC's use beats to camouflage their babbling lyrics.

Decon explores a wide range of topics that almost every listener can relate to in some way or another. Once given the opportunity, Decon will take the world back to the purest form of raw underground hip-hop.

Decon grew up in south side Jamaica Queens and slowly made his journey down to Maryland where he currently resides. He has been living and doing hip-hop since the age of eleven.

Growing up Decon was influenced by many artists such as Krs-One, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, EPMD, Run-DMC and many more. Decon makes up 1/3 of the hip hop, R&B group called The Co-Op.

http://www.myspace.com/ConSlurr


Dee Daye:

Born in Jamaica, Queens, New York, and raised in PG County, Maryland, Dee Daye is the first voice you hear on the Co-Op’s signature ode to the ladies, “Girl”.

Having lived a life filled with misfortune, turmoil, and petty crimes, Dee Daye is recognized as the element of The Co-Op that more or less gives the group its street cred.

His rhymes more or less relate to the average dude trying to make moves, stories of life’s ups and downs, as well as relationships from the hood’s perspective.

Dee Daye is a well-rounded MC, who has the innate ability to flow on any number of subjects, not necessarily limiting himself to any particular style or subject matter.

Dee Daye has also produced many of The Co-Op’s songs, including the group’s DC anthem, “D-dot, C-dot”, as well as the ‘uber-sexy’, “Naked”.

http://ww.myspace.com/DeeDaye


Frankie D.:

Frankie D is the voice that’s heard on the chorus of the song, “Girl”, The Co-Op’s “grown and sexy” hip-hop ode to ladies everywhere.

Also known as “The R&B Component”, Frankie D possesses a vocal style that has often been compared to the likes of the late, great Teddy Pendergrass, as well as that of the late Gerald LeVert.

While Frankie D bristles at the notion of even being mentioned in the same breath as those great artists, it is his deep, mature vocal style that enables him to stand-out among many of today’s male R&B vocalists.

It’s Frankie D’s smooth vocals, as well as his penchant for “pillow talk” on the track that serve as the icing on the cake of most of The Co-Op’s music.

http://www.myspace.com/TheRealFrankieD
http://www.facebook.com/TheRealFrankieD
http://ww.twitter.com/TheRealFrankieD

The Co-Op Mixtape (Brought To You By FuseBox Radio)

The Co-Op Mixtape (Brought To You By Fusebox Radio by Fuseboxradio on Mixcloud

Preview:


Download Link (zip file of separate mp3s, cover & tracklisting)
Backup Link #1 (via DivShare)
Backup Link #2 (via Coast 2 Coast DJs)
Preview/Podcast Ready mp3 Download Link (via DivShare)

Tracklisting:

1. Can't Nobody Stop Me
2. Dumb It Down (DMV RMX)
3. Hatin'
4. In The Past
5. Spit Game
6. Dial My Number
7. Da DMV
8. Girl
9. Let's Get It On
10. Take A Chance
11. Naked
12. Candi Apple
13. Paper Stackin'
14. Take It To The Top

The Co-Op Official Websites:
http://www.CoOpMusicOnline.com
http://www.twitter.com/TheCo_Op
http://www.BreakingHitz.com