DJ Matthew Africa Plays Seven Inches
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mannybolone said:
Sween: I don't even know you but next time I see you: drink's on me.
Ditto, awesome gesture Sween. That Stark record has some legendary SS karma at this point.
Sween: I don't even know you but next time I see you: drink's on me.
Ditto, awesome gesture Sween. That Stark record has some legendary SS karma at this point.
Right?? I hope Sween lets me take him out to dinner when I'm out there.
Also, I wanted to share my favorite photo I took of Matthew in 2008 with his wife during the holidays.
Our friends led by Serg have had this tradition of having a Tamale Day in December for the last 9 years (hosted at either Serg's, my house or our friend EJ's) and Matthew was always there. I'm going to miss seeing him in that context the most.
Also, I wanted to share my favorite photo I took of Matthew in 2008 with his wife during the holidays.
Our friends led by Serg have had this tradition of having a Tamale Day in December for the last 9 years (hosted at either Serg's, my house or our friend EJ's) and Matthew was always there. I'm going to miss seeing him in that context the most.
I know I haven't really chimed in on this (real world moves-related), BUT let it be known that I have been thinking about Matthew and his family every day since I heard the news.
Sween's gesture is incredibly moving??? Always a stand up dude.
Sween's gesture is incredibly moving??? Always a stand up dude.
Just re-listened to Soul Boulders 1. Made memories flood back. 2006. Seems like yesterday but not. Probably knew half of these tracks at the time but I remember thinking and feeling inspired because more is out there to be discovered. Two tracks that this impressed on me the most
were Gene King - Never Gonna Walk Out On You (a note perfect track beautifully balanced between mystical funk and aching soul, a top 20 lifetime song, it will bring tears to your eyes) and The Majestic Arrows - Who Do You Think You're Fooling (a song equally emotionally-provocative).
Thanks Matthew. And to think of all the countless records that you knew and enjoyed for YEARS before they hit my ear drum. Gone after 40 years but I think that you packed in so much in that span, at least for sure sonically, and likely more within your social sphere, but above all you were willing to share and enlighten. Not hoarding and insular. That is the praise you deserve. RIP
were Gene King - Never Gonna Walk Out On You (a note perfect track beautifully balanced between mystical funk and aching soul, a top 20 lifetime song, it will bring tears to your eyes) and The Majestic Arrows - Who Do You Think You're Fooling (a song equally emotionally-provocative).
Thanks Matthew. And to think of all the countless records that you knew and enjoyed for YEARS before they hit my ear drum. Gone after 40 years but I think that you packed in so much in that span, at least for sure sonically, and likely more within your social sphere, but above all you were willing to share and enlighten. Not hoarding and insular. That is the praise you deserve. RIP
Just reading this thread again makes me realize how much I loved this place, how I miss this place, and how enriching to my life my involvement here was. Thanks to all the friends and colleagues that I've met here on The Strut, both in the real world and on The Internets.
Keeping it in theme, I was just thinking of how much I missed my man and, last week when I was in The Bay for a few days by chance, it really felt wonderful to be so close to the community and to help spread some of that love and energy to those that were both close to him in life and in proximity. I knew MA from off The Strut but he was my ally on here, and also a valuable and irreplaceable member of this place.
Also, much love to Sween. One of the most stand-up dudes that I've ever crossed paths with. I met him via this site, and then connected with him more often in the real world. Although it's been a minute since I've seen him, I am glad to count him among my friends.
Okay, I'm probably Audi 5000 from here again, but much love to everyone on here and much love to Matthew, always, always, always.
Keeping it in theme, I was just thinking of how much I missed my man and, last week when I was in The Bay for a few days by chance, it really felt wonderful to be so close to the community and to help spread some of that love and energy to those that were both close to him in life and in proximity. I knew MA from off The Strut but he was my ally on here, and also a valuable and irreplaceable member of this place.
Also, much love to Sween. One of the most stand-up dudes that I've ever crossed paths with. I met him via this site, and then connected with him more often in the real world. Although it's been a minute since I've seen him, I am glad to count him among my friends.
Okay, I'm probably Audi 5000 from here again, but much love to everyone on here and much love to Matthew, always, always, always.
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Thank you to everyone for the kind comments in this thread. I was so happy when Audrey told me she forwarded it on to Josh (gave me chills for some reason), as I mentioned in the note to her I meant for it to go to a good home and be shared with his friends. I've been cool with all you bay folks over the years, and have been lucky enough to meet a couple of you. Sending the Stark record back was the least I could do, I held it long enough. Keep your heads up.
DOR said:Stand up dude Sween.
You are a big part of what makes this place.
Quality post+++ Would read again.
I've been on the Strut for well over 10 years in one form or another and Sween has always been there for people. For those who missed it first time around here's another reason to applaud him and, if you can, to give something back.
http://www.soulstrut.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/74074/
You are a big part of what makes this place.
Quality post+++ Would read again.
I've been on the Strut for well over 10 years in one form or another and Sween has always been there for people. For those who missed it first time around here's another reason to applaud him and, if you can, to give something back.
http://www.soulstrut.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/74074/
Cosmo said: much love to Sween. One of the most stand-up dudes that I've ever crossed paths with. I met him via this site
Yes x 1000.
It's been a minute, but I know he's there, making things around him that much better.
All the theories around why this site has 'fallen off', etc etc - seems to me like its most important aspects are alive and well.
Music over records, friends and family over everything.
Said it before and will gladly say it again and again - I've met some wonderful people through this site. It'll take a lot more than toys and clusterfuck political threads to con out the pro of that about this place for me.
Yes x 1000.
It's been a minute, but I know he's there, making things around him that much better.
All the theories around why this site has 'fallen off', etc etc - seems to me like its most important aspects are alive and well.
Music over records, friends and family over everything.
Said it before and will gladly say it again and again - I've met some wonderful people through this site. It'll take a lot more than toys and clusterfuck political threads to con out the pro of that about this place for me.
Anyone in LA planning on going up for the memorial? I'm looking to carpool on a Sat-Sun schedule if possible. PM me.
mannybolone said:Anyone in LA planning on going up for the memorial? I'm looking to carpool on a Sat-Sun schedule if possible. PM me.
Pissed I'm going to be out of town for this.
Pissed I'm going to be out of town for this.
Beautiful memorial yesterday, with a lot of remarkable people all gathered to honor the memory of Matthew. At the end, a second line band assembled and lead a parade through downtown Oakland, giving him a proper musician's send-off.
mannybolone said:
Beautiful memorial yesterday, with a lot of remarkable people all gathered to honor the memory of Matthew. At the end, a second line band assembled and lead a parade through downtown Oakland, giving him a proper musician's send-off.
That's fantastic and fitting. RIP Matthew Africa!
Beautiful memorial yesterday, with a lot of remarkable people all gathered to honor the memory of Matthew. At the end, a second line band assembled and lead a parade through downtown Oakland, giving him a proper musician's send-off.
That's fantastic and fitting. RIP Matthew Africa!
