Rest In Peace - Alori Joh 1985-2012

Rest In Peace - Alori Joh 1985-2012
Being a Carson California native and having a huge appreciation for Top Dawg Entertainment artists such as Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab Soul and Schoolboy Q , news of this artists passing hit close to home. Loriana Johnson, better known as "Alori Joh" passed away earlier this week between February 7 and February 8. Alori Joh was a Top Dawg Entertainment affiliate and vocalist. Her gift has been featured on many TDE productions such as Kendrick Lamar's "Heaven and Hell" from his "Overly Dedicated" album, Schoolboy Q's "Phenomenon" from his "Setbacks" album and various Ab Soul tracks such as "Euphoria" and "The Sound." Her voice was both melodic and hard hitting. Her prowess as a vocalist emanated through the music, blending her voice seamlessly into a track something that most up and coming artist could never execute as skillfully as she did. A talented young artist who shared her gift with the world. Allow me to take a moment to say thank you to one of God's newest angels.

Aaliyah - Rock The Boat (Shigeto Remix) [Free Download + Tour Dates]

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I was super inspired from all the love in the air for Jay Dee's Birthday today. Got me thinking about what an inspiration Detroit music is. Then got me thinking about other Detroit artists. Then got me thinking about Aaliyah, another amazing talent that we lost way to soon. So I made this. Inspired by Aaliyah, Jay Dee and Detroit.
RIP AALIYAH - RIP JAY DEE - Shigeto

Rest In Peace - Don Cornelius [RIP]

"We wish you love, peace and soul." -Don Cornelius
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Etta James -Something's Got A Hold On Me [Live Video]

RIP Etta James (January 25, 1938 -- January 20, 2012)

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Jimmy Castor Bunch - It's Just Begun [Live Video]

R.I.P. Jimmy Castor (1947-2012)

Heavy D & The Boyz - Nuttin' But Love

[May 24, 1967 – November 8, 2011]
RIP Heavy D

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Nate Dogg - Never Leave Me Alone [Music Video]

R.I.P. Nate Dogg | Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19, 1969 - March 15, 2011)
The year was 1996 and I was in the sixth grade. At the time I was slangin' mixtapes for $5.00 a pop to my classmates and the older kids in the 7th and 8th grade. This was a time before High Speed Internet|iTunes|Torrents|Facebook|Napster and the only way we were exposed to new music was through the TV|Radio|Records. I wasn't fortunate enough to have cable growing up so all I had to rely on was good 'ol FM Radio and whatever new crates of records my older cousins came home with after their diggin' trips to LA.

I remember waiting for my ride after school. Unlike G1ockz and D$ I wasn't on the basketball team at the time [or any sports for that matter] so after finishing my homework I had nothing better to do than just sit and wait. One of the older kid's ride rolled through in one of the many standard and classic Long Beach rides[don't ask me what kind of car it was. i'm not into cars]. When the passenger side door flew open I heard that bass and that thump of the chorus. I went "ah ha! i need to find that song so I can throw it on so and so's mixtape!" I quickly jotted a note in my composition notebook and proceeded to hum the hook over and over until my dad picked me up...


As DJ Qbert said, "RIP = Rappin In Paradise!"
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