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Champaign-Urbana, IL - Musician, producer, composer, audio designer, and DJ Larry E. Gates II  has played hundreds of stages across the nation and has shared those stages with the likes of Chuck Berry, G. Love & Special Sauce, 30 Seconds To Mars, Local H, Superdrag, Trombone Shorty, Brother Ali, The Nappy Roots, Blueprint, DJ Rare Groove, Illogic, and many others.

 

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Madhouse Mondays: The Star Wars Holiday Special

It's May the 4th. Time to prep yourself for an onslaught of Star Wars refrences. But while you're being bombarding with misquotes today do not forget the wonder that is The Star Wars Holiday Special. So bad that George Lucas attempted to find all copies and destroy them. Alas, he failed. Here's the abridged 15 minute version. You can watch the whole thing here. May the 4th be with you.

Feel Good Fridays: Leon Bridges

Such a classic feel but this is brand new music. Dig these vibes from Leon Bridges

Throwback Thursdays: Prince

So many hits. Such a pimp. Here's a low-quality clip from 1984's Purple Rain. These songs is still great.

 

Way Gone Wednesdays: Earl Sweatshirt

Even though he just dropped his second full length (I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outside) Earl Sweatshirt quietly dropped a low-key EP, Solace. Dig these chill vibes.

Real Talk Tuesdays: NBA

I'm in the midst of what I refer to as the "college basketball hangover". The tourney is done. We have crowned a champion. And now all that's left is the dreaded NBA. Eventually, some weeks from now, I will cave and watch a series (usually the conference finals) but not just yet. I'm still strong enough. Instead, let's look at some bloopers from this past season. You're welcome.