:-)

Now open, Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power presents the complex work of Black artists who—at a time of dizzying political, social, and aesthetic revolution—produced some of the most innovative and electric art of the 20th century. See it now through Feb 3. And, don’t forgot to grab your tickets for tomorrow’s horn-infused dance party with Soul in the Horn! Dance to hits from the 1960-80’s, enjoy a special after hours viewing of Soul of a Nation, and have your portrait taken by Paper Monday. 

“Going Beats!!”

2018

Collage mixed media

8"x11"

Ode to #beatmaking

From basements, attics, bedrooms, kitchens, studios, hotels, motels, and

everywhere in between. Wherever there is outlets, tabletops, and vibes.

Let’s see I’ve programmed beats on Ableton live (up to version 7), FL studio, an MPC 2000(still got mine), MPC 3000, Roland MS-1, Sound Forge, Acid Pro, Ensoniq Mirage, and my favorite piece SP-303( restinpeace)

Nowadays you can sample off YouTube or off of your laptop via MP3. That’s cool but for me it was records. The hunt for drum sounds. The search for a baseline to loop or chop up. Blending beats with records to fill aural space. Man, sounds are limitless!

Anyways respect the art.