The Blog iz DUN...Sun!

My my, it's been a minute, eh. I hope this reaches all of you in good health, good wealth, and all the goodies in b/w. Had to let you know that this is the last entry for this blog. Gotta keep things fresh and new, aight. SO...feel free to stay in contact with the haps on Stack Cache via:

this SPACE [live & studio biz]

&

that PLACE [stack cache's new home on the radio]


["jaekim stackcache" on FACEbook, as well]

God bless, and maintain the focus!!!....

Jaekim/ Stack Cache Media

Stack Cache update on event February 7th

Critical ish/ quick update:

Stack Cache Media will not be in the building, nor will Jaekim be spinning at the Cotton Exchange in Houston this Wednesday February 7th (contrary to previous post). Get it? Got It? You know the steez!...Holla

STACK CACHE Radio #06:One Word, Four Letters

It's the most powerful word of words! And while I don't necessarily agree with recognizing it one day a year, I sure as hell agree with recognizing it...period! Sometimes, we fail to respect the many faces it has.

Therefore, STACK CACHE Radio #06 mixed by Jaekim is dedicated to that most powerful One Word, with Four Letters; all sides, good, bad, happy or sad, are represented here. New joints from the likes of Jazzy Jeff, Brand New Heavies, Devin the Dude, and featuring a Stack Cache exclusive heat-rock Saint Etienne's "Sun In My Morning" remixed by yours truly Jaekim!

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critical ish:

With all of this talent,grind and hustle floatin' around, don't you think it's high time we put our headz together and do it for ourselves?

Say what you want about em, but THIS man's actually increasing BOOK sales in the hood of all places, and encouraging young cats to, dare i say...READ![?50 Laws of Power?]

"Get Up, Get Into It" and join me, Jaekim, as we celebrate Houston's one and only DJ Sun's B-day, Monday January 22nd at the Flat! Check it--->

BLAKREMINDAFINDA: the mix part2

We at Stack Cache Media want to wish you and yours the most prosperous 2007!!! Enjoy BLAKREMINDAFINDA pt.2 mixed by Jaekim...vintage soul treats on us! Catch ya in the new year!!$%$@#%

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The GODFATHER

We honor you. It don't stop...KEEP ON!

BLAKREMINDAFINDA: the mix part1

As promised, Stack Cache has come with the good stuff, just in time for your holiday happnins! BLAKREMINDAFINDA mixed by Jaekim serves a number of purposes. This time of year brings together loved one's who may not have seen each other since, well, this time last year. With that, brings the need to reminisce. Even though I personally think the name (as strange as it looks) speaks for itself, Blakremindafinda brings back that nostalgic feeling of yesterday, be it good or bad. At the same time, it had to be done the Stack Cache way. The result, a continuous mix of well-known artists from the 60's 70's & 80's, featuring some of their most "under-the-radar" moments. At the end of the day, this is my absolute favorite ish!

Incredible next-level artwork done by Rue501 from Heist 185! I warned you the collabs would keep coming, didn't I? Dude's on his A-game right now, so I figure i cop only the real in graph design. [for a limited time, all who need tracklistings for this one can hit me at the email contact above, and thy will be done.] Next week, we end the year off with BLAKREMINDAFINDA part 2. ONE LOVE!

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STACK CACHE Radio #05: Get-Right Season (winter edition)

Salutations, and what's really good?! Can you believe we're at the end of 2006? That's bugged to say the least; time waits for no man (nor should it). Slippin into the wintry side of things, the holiday season has Stack Cache on its ultimate hustle agenda. Apparently, even the holidaze can't stop the reign of greed and "gimme" in this business (depends on how you look at it).

Peep: The relentless and infamous Recording Industry Association of America is currently proceeding with a push to have copyright judges lower the royalty rate earned by songwriters and music publishers. Now, by all means, feel free to do your own research on this. But allow me to take time out to sum things up for ya. RIAA has a hardcore reputation for blaming piracy for the decline in music sales. For what it's worth, they do a great job in sticking up for the corporate "suits" in major record labels. So, according to the RIAA, when it comes to piracy, both the "little guys" (songwriters & publishers) and "suits" lose out. The association now points out that since the advent of new technologies/opportunities (i.e. ringtones), only the "suits" lose out, while the "little guy" benefits from a hike in mechanical royalties. So from the "little guy's" outlook, it seems as if the RIAA is basically saying if the "suits" can't get money, NO ONE CAN; henceforth, their push for a judicial decrease in royalty rates for songwriters & music publishers. Sounds like someone's operation is feeling a little less desired in these ever-changing days...

As we proceed [please note: if it was up to the association, we most likely wouldn't be able to bring the following to you and yours, so enjoy while you can...you know the routine], STACK CACHE Radio #5: Get-Right Season (winter edition) mixed by JAEKIM gets us ready for that winter chill ahead! Bringing the tempo down just a tad, #05 is the "snuggle-up" soundtrack. It features sickness from the Coughee Brothaz (what it is Devin and Rob!), Megan Rochell, and only Stack Cache can take you from Van Hunt collaborator Count Bass D (glad you're back!) to TEGO!

Stay tuned and stay focused, STACK CACHE Media & Heist185 are sneakin' through your chimney next week (MAAN hold-up!)

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STACK CACHE Radio#04: Push the Envelope!

To all Stackcache Fam, I hope you all are enjoying this holiday weekend! Good to have a break from the hustle and bustle, for sure. As you can see, it's time for another Stack Cache Radio episode. In my recent postings, I made the ever-so important call to support the underground. But a few may ask, what exactly consist of the underground? You gotta know, there's no exact way to pinpoint what is underground. But it is essential for us to understand that it is utterly impossible to solely rely on your mainstream media sources for the "what's really good" in arts & entertainment. It's equally important for those who compose, administer, and present the arts to understand that there is a duty that goes with the job. We owe it to both those that came before and those that will come after to shine light on artistic progression, through our respective crafts.

Therefore, STACK CACHE Radio#04: Push the Envelope! mixed by Jaekim serves up a small sampling as to what is unfortunately today known as "underground", all of which are very worthy of our support. One of the beautiful traits of the underground is that it houses so many musical variations (as heard within today's Stack Cache mix): Osunlade's afro-tech monster "Sokinsikart", the original ESG's (from the Bronx) future rock/soul classic "Insane", the scrumptious "Last Call" from Brazilian Girls (produced by THE Ric Ocasek from The Cars), supervocalist Yukimi Nagano's latest project Little Dragon ("Test" one of the dopest tracks of 2006!), a harmonious little ditty from the triumphantly talented Sananda Maitreya (better known as Terence Trent D'Arby), and lots more! Seek it out, ye shall find, and enjoy more of where it came from. Only then will we see a change in what's happening around us (on this tip at least). One love to you and yours on this holiday!

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YOU ARE HERE: the tape

Today's mix brings us to the conclusion of the "Heist185 presents" mix series. I can speak for Rue501 from Heist when I say that the making of this series was alot of fun. Collaboration-wise, we have a lot of tricks up our sleeves. So recognize that this is only the beginning.

"You Are Here"'s mission was to let the listeners mind roam, via an introspective sound experience. Well, to be honest with you, I personally just set out to uncover so many treasures that mainstream media failed to do. Recognize that there's a plethora of talented works and artists throughout our everyday surroundings. And just because one hasnt seek to find them, doesn't mean that they don't exist. To complain is to come plain. Stop relying on the okie-doke and support the underground!

Across the globe is how i do my thing-thing. Amongst 55 minutes of next ish you have: unreleased soul gems from A Tribe Called Quest (feat. Erykah Badu), St. Juste (who may be another shelved Sony Urban act at this point), Japan's electro punk/funk Mu outfit, and Canada's ground breaking Russian Futurists. When originally releasing this set (September '05) mad headz gave up props for my intros. I realized many weren't familiar with my "theoretical" turntablist days on college radio mixshows [more on that at a later time]. Those that were, felt i was fittingly revisiting my roots. I can tell you that i've always maintained a chameleon approach to my passion. Never get comfortable, and that's what elevates you to greater artistic heights.

Speaking of "artistic" heights, all Houston headz...do yourself a solid. Check out the 2006 Art Crawl Festival going on today 2pm-9pm. Located throughout the warehouse district, Art Crawl seeks to show off the diversity that lies within Houston visual art community downtown. Not your everyday event; highly recommended!

I'll be coming to you throughout the week from back East. Be on the lookout, another episode of Stack Cache Radio is right around the corner!

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The Champ Is Here!

Out the gate, CONGRATULATIONS are in order for the Houston Dynamo, and their victory over the New England Revolution to become the 2006 Major League Soccer champions!!! Not bad for a franchise only 1 year deep in the game, huh.

Onto the musical front, I'd be doin the world an injustice if i hadn't mentioned how incredibly dope the new Z-Ro full length "I'm Still Livin'" is! The Mo City Don (representa) now has over 10 albums under his belt (not to mention about 3 dozen mixtapes). So if you're still not familiar, now's a better time than ever. His game, overall, steadily continues to elevate. Now if we could just get him to actually witness the release of 1 cd, without simultaneously being in prison...

An ironic tidbit for ya: Houston icon Scarface is being sued by the "jeweler to the stars," Jacob "the Jeweler" Arabo. Apparently being in a little squeeze himself, Arabo claims Face stiffed him out of $37,000 four years back. It's kinda sad when you look at it: on the other side of the world, we're pretty much robbed of our own natural resources via maiming and murder; meanwhile here in the states, these same robbed minerals are flipped and sold back to us...So that we can rob them from each other (or in this case be claimed as stolen property from the guy that robs regularly...Who just so happens to be caught in a little jammy jam at times present).

Put it all in perspective, and do the knowledge. Honest Heartfelt Hip Hop from the "H":
"Man Cry" by Z-Ro (1st verse) [orig. by Scarface; found on Z-Ro's "I'm Still Livin'"]
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The famlee seems to have grown exponentially since STACK CACHE Radio#03 featuring Bobbito! My thanks to Bob himself; and to all my NY headz: tune in to the Knicks vs. Wizards game TONIGHT @ 7:30pm (MSG Network) as a certain someone becomes the first Latino broadcaster in Knicks history!

STACK CACHE Radio#03:a.k.a "Make It Happen"EXCLUSIVE!

So in my recent travels, I've ran into quite a few heads that apparently check for the blog on the reg (good lookin out). A number of which, made it clear that the hint pointing to this week's Stack Cache Radio must've been too easy. One head noted that i was telling my age by refering to Mars Blackmon. It's whateva. With no delay, a Stack Cache Media EXCLUSIVE!


My man (50 Grand) Bobbito Garcia has to be THE face of new millenium entreprenuership! Me and money go back like recliners, and the man's hustle just dont stop. Recently coming off a highly successful season of hosting ESPN's "It's The Shoes," Bob wears a plethora of hats, making him an independent force like none other: columnist/author, poet, actor, b-ball afficionado, activist, label head honcho, amongst dozens of other titles.

In early October of this year, I had the pleasure of sharing decks once again with the cool water man, at the 2nd anniversary celebration for the only place to get truly laced in Houston, Premium Goods (congratulations Jennifer). The set?...BANANAS! If you can go from vintage hip hop to global goodies, with neo-soul album cuts in between, all in less than 30 minutes? You're good with me, B. So here's an early Christmas gift from Stack Cache to you and yours. STACK CACHE Radio#03 mixed by Bobbito Garcia live from Premium Goods Houston.

Do Remember, Bobbito's sneaker bible, Where'd You Get Those? has just been re-release as a paperback. So cop fast! Strong shoutout to my mellow Brooklyn Idris (it's been years, seriously!) for lacing the illed-out photos for the night.
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Stay focused, the third and last installment of the "Heist185 presents" mixtape series is coming at ya late next week!

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"Things Done Changed"

The word got out late last week, that DJ Premier (Houston native, BK dwella) had finally released a new underground mixtape. Normally, this is the type of news that is met with quick frenzy, followed by quick bag-ups, and that's it. However, his latest effort has caused quite a stir as of late. Such a stir, that i cant just sit back and watch cyber-thugs come at a legend sidewayz. Aint goin down like that, at all!

When peepin the cover of "No Talent Required", one notices the digital cdj setup, complete with a box containing Rane's highly popular hard/software program Serato Scratch. All topped off with a sticker stamp proclaiming that the tape was made using "actual" records (a.k.a vinyl). Haters across the country went to work once getting a glimpse of the crazy tracklisting. A couple of notable mag/blogs made it a point to note that pretty much none of the tracks were actually available on wax.

I titled this joint "Things Done Changed" (R.I.P B.I.G) for a few reasons:
a) It's a sad day when cats feel like they can just second guess a man who help bring the dj back to the forefront in rap music.
b) This audio digital file stuff has gotten SO outta control, that so-called aficionados have seemed to forget about exclusive white-labels, test pressings, acetates, dubplates (and all other vinyl formats that a REAL DJ such as Premier would definitely have full access to at anytime)

Overall, I think it was a brilliant move for Premo (who actually does occasionally use the digital tools in question, in a live setting). For one, it re-opens the much needed conversation of vinyl vs. digital 0's and 1's. Plus, antics like this do wonders for your street cred. Bottom line, to someone such as Premier, and all of us who've been lugging ton-heavy crates and equipment on our backs for decades, somethin' like Serato or cdjs is well-deserved icing on the cake. We know which one came first. *Why have one, when the combination is unbeatable.

**On a sad, yet related note, on October 24th, 2006, Watts Music, the biggest independent vinyl distributor in North America, closed its doors after over 20 solid years of business. Another one bites the dust. Fight the good fight...**
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For those who may have missed out, the 2nd installment of "Heist185 presents..." went up late last week. Check the archives at STACK CACHE: the blog for this one-of-a-kind mix series.

SUDDEN SHIFT: the tape

Continuing on with the "Heist 185 presents" series, "SUDDEN SHIFT mixed by Jaekim (Stack Cache)" proceeds with this next-level musical trip. This mixtape, originally unveiled July 2005, caught instant buzz in the streets of the H. It's genre-blending tracklisting ended up opening alot of doors for the now founders of Heist 185 and Stack Cache.

This one, I felt, was among the first to capture the essence of what Stack Cache is all about. All types of slept-on treasures from the likes of Kamaal The Abstract (b.k.a. Q-Tip), the now defunct Out Hud, Juggaknots, Metro Area, and Houston area supergroup Ethos, and a host of many others.

Stay tuned, another installment is coming your way soon!

Later this week, ya boy's got the goods, y'all dont want nuthin of it! A STACK CACHE Radio exclusive you won't want to miss out on (hint, hint: His TV series' show title pays homage to a famous "Mars Blackmon" quote from the late '80s).

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STACK CACHE Radio: Get-Right Season

It's officially official. Autumn is in the building! This is it y'all. I just wish it was like this year round, no question.

I know i left all of you with something heavy to think about, last go-round. So to lighten things up a bit, I'm back with googlymoogly treats! Don't get it twisted, ghosts and goblins just aint my bag (to each his own). But here's a little somethin' to pop off, what is aesthetically, the most wonderful time of the year, I believe.

STACK CACHE Radio #02: Get-Right Season mixed by JAEKIM packs heat! Featuring new joints from Roy Hargrove's RH Factor (waddup Renee!), Georgia Anne Muldrow, and Dilla (featuring the #1 ghostwriter of the moment Pharoahe Monch); unreleased bangers from Mary J Blige, Yummy; and exclusives such as De La Soul's "Grind Date" (Jaekim remix). A little heavy on the neo, this time around. So keep it pushin!

For all Houston headz (stand up!), do yourself a solid and peep Tha Fucking Transmissions special Halloween performance, this Tuesday night @ H-Town's illest art space Three Muse Gallery (2020 Commerce, unit G--Houston's warehouse district)

If your peepin STACK CACHE for the first time, stay tuned, there's more where this came from; do the knowledge on past posts for other essential joints.

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