It has been officially announced that famed drummer William “JuJu” House has joined the cast of classical musicians who make up the Go-Go Symphony ensemble.

JuJu, named just this year as a 2014 TMOTTGoGo Honoree, is by no means a stranger to the go-go stage, but he is also quite familiar with international stages in general. Playing across musical genres, he has performed with EU, Chuck Brown, Little Benny, and also with Luther Vandross, Natalie Cole, Doug E Fresh, Arrested Development, Chaka Khan, and many more.

(I think you know where I’m going with this. So now you can just add orchestra & classical to his long list of music genres.)

**Photo property of Liza Figueroa Kravinsky

The Chuck Brown Band from the Beautiful Life album – Lighters. Video Directed by Jai Jamison. Video produced by Jon Malis, Jai Jamison MMBBQ Productions. Song produced by Chucky Thompson. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bea…

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We at TMOTTGoGo are saddened to hear of the passing of the culture’s own Michele L. Perry, most fondly known as “Chel’e P”.

It was only just over a year and a half ago when I did an in-depth interview session and story with Michele chronologizing her music history here in the city, as well as her plans for the future (see link of interview below).

We would like to send a prayer and condolences up, out and with the Michele’s family and friends, as we all go through moment in time.

INTERVIEW SESSION: Put The Spotlight on Chel’e P: The P is for Powerful!

By DCBrand99

As TMOTTRadio explodes into live programming, listeners will get more than what they’re used to from the online go-go radio pioneers of the Take Me Out to the Go-Go crew. Listeners will also hear local hip hop, soul, and funk artists on the flagship show “99 & Kato,” set to start on Friday, September 19th.

From host, Ninety-Nine: “As community journalists, Kato and I have respectively amassed interesting collections of local music over the years. Area artists have recorded albums, EPs, various compilations, and singles that never got radio play, and for indie artists, a life circumstance can derail plans to heavily promote one’s work. So, in true TMOTTGoGo tradition, we figure out what we need from the media and we do it ourselves.

READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE

Official Video from same titled album “Beautiful Life”
Directed by Joseph Pattisall
Produced by Dave Braun

Visit:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/beautiful-life/ad895121396?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

http://windmeupchuck.com

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“A Tribute To Chuck Brown (Wind Me Up)”

By Tony Wood….
featuring Funky Ned on Bass, Milton Smith on Drums, Jacque Johnson on Guitar, Frederico Pena’ and Byron Jackson on Keys, Go-Go Mickey on Congas, and Chuck’s Horn section.

Produced by Funky Ned

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Photos by: Thomas Sayers Ellis, Preston Blue, Keith Holmes, Kato Hammond

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Photo of Reesa Renee & 99 – Property of TSE 2014

The final Chuck Brown album entitled “Beautiful Life”, consisting of Chuck himself & The Chuck Brown Band, is scheduled to be released on August 19th. But pre-orders can be made now at Pledge Music!

In late 2011, Chuck Brown began recording what is now his final musical gift to his fans: Beautiful Life. It was a reflective period for the Godfather of Go Go as he looked back on his incredible journey and the peaks and valleys of his life, never forgetting where he came from and never taking a day or a fan for granted. There will never be another Chuck Brown, but this is your chance to own the final Chuck Brown album, containing new songs by Chuck, and 3 new songs by the amazing Chuck Brown Band, who continue to carry the torch, and with their contributions to this album, shine a bright light for the future of the Go-Go groove and funky beat that Chuck created.

This is some of his of most accomplished work to date, including special guest appearances by Wale, Faith Evans, Raheem DeVaughn, Sugar Bear and others . His fans meant the world to Chuck and that is why we’ve invited you here: to be a special part of Chuck’s final release of new material.

You will be able to pre-order the new album as well as other unique items from Chuck’s vault. By pre-ordering, you’ll also be able to access exclusive updates that will be unveiled over the coming weeks featuring rarities, unreleased video and behind-the-scenes pics.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER YOURS NOW!

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