Headlined Guests
Headlined Guests that have appeared on BBS Radio TV
Novel synopsis:
An emotionally raw, vulnerable collection of poetry illustrates a young woman’s painful trauma, which cultivated an environment for bulimia. This anthology allows her to powerfully articulate the suffocating effects of mental illness. The conclusion inspires body positivity and dialogue on recovery. The novel curtails the taboo surrounding depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and post-traumatic stress. dear body… gives voice to those silently suffering and hope to those who are recovering.
KSENIA LUKI
Ksenia is a Los Angeles based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and a sound-healing practitioner.
The love song between Ksenia and music has been a lifelong journey. She began singing when she was six years old, and was writing songs on her guitar and performing at local festivals by the time she was thirteen. After a while, Ksenia took a break from music and moved to the United States. There she committed herself to a path of spiritual growth and healing. She trained and became a yoga teacher, a Reiki Master, and a bodyworker.
Five years ago, Ksenia was inspired to approach music again from the perspective of her new path. Music became another instrument through which to channel healing and inspiration for all the people Ksenia teaches and works with. The influence of her commitment to a yogic lifestyle and her deep connection with healing work transformed her relationship with sound by integrating her spiritual path with the music.
Today her songs weave together all the aspects of her life and heritage, by blending mantras, icaros, prayers and Russian folk music for a truly unique and inspiring sound. In 2018 she released her first single, “Atman”, which was followed in 2019 by her first album. Ksenia’s music channels inspiration, hope, peace, and strength to guide and support people on their life journeys. She has redefined the use of sound and mixed vibrations in her intention to spread the healing power of musical prayer.
DR. KATIE EASTMAN
Dr. Katie Eastman is a Grief, Loss and Transition Coach, a licensed psychotherapist and Medical Social Worker with extensive training in the field of Pastoral Psychology. Specializing in loss, traumatic loss and grief she supports individuals, families and communities before, during and after serious loss.
Dr. Katie attended Boston University School of Theology, The University of Houston School of Social Work Masters Program and acquired a Doctorate in Clinical Child Psychology from Antioch University. She has held a series of mental health-related positions working with children and families, culminating in work with seriously ill and dying children and adults and their caregivers. Most recently she has worked with suicidal teens, teen suicide survivors and bereaved parents.
As a community engagement consultant, Dr. Katie has assisted groups and communities in developing collaborative strategies to prevent teen suicide and programs that offer support in the aftermath of this unique and increasingly common kind of tragedy. Forming a Suicide Prevention/ Mental Health Coalition in her own community, she engaged community stakeholders to collaborate, educate and engage people of all ages in promoting mental health as a fundamental aspect of wellness. The result has been greater access to mental health support and a significant reduction in the prevalence of teen deaths related to suicide.
An engaging author and storyteller, Dr. Katie is known as an authentic force for good and love.
MALIA CARVALHO aka ‘LIA LIGHT’
Musician, massage therapist, yoga practitioner and guide (Kundalini, Tantra, Yin). Lia Light holds a passion for guiding others in living a “Tantric Life”- that is fully feeling, expanding vision and truly embracing the mind body connection.
With her family having roots in Hawaii, she possesses mermaid vibes and values of preserving the land, malama ‘aina! and bringing community together. Lia’s love for the arts lead her on a path of studying graphic design and art history, bodywork and yoga.
She enjoys cooking plant-based meals, singing, playing the guitar, painting and guiding others in exploring their visionary states of consciousness through movement, journey and meditation. She has spent years designing and decorating her home temple to become a place of healing and unity.
Barbara Jennifer Gitlitz MD.
Dr. Gitlitz is a medical oncologist, currently serving as a Medical Director at Genentech and affiliated with the University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine as Voluntary Faculty. She is a passionate, devoted advocate for animal welfare and has dedicated much of her free time to helping dogs that have been rescued from the Dog and Cat Meat Trade. She is on the Board of Directors of The Animal Hope & Wellness Foundation.
Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on rescuing abused and neglected animals – locally, internationally and throughout the Asian Dog Meat Trade – rehabilitating them and finding them their forever homes. We embrace compassion, education and legislation to guide hearts and minds toward a brighter future for animals.
Mike Cotayo received his Master’s in Social Work from New York University in 2000 and is certified in Gestalt Therapy from the Gestalt Center for Psychotherapy and Training. He now works as a funny shrink, bringing humor and compassion to his work so that others may heal deeply and fully. He makes healing work more tolerable by helping providers feel comfortable using humor in their work. Mike toured nationally with The Short Bus Comedy Tour from 2005-2007 and has performed at a variety of places. Some prominent locations include The Laugh Factory, Columbia University, and a bowling alley...seriously, he killed it, and his shoes were on point. His specialties are working with trauma, borderline personality disorder and using laughter as a tool in therapeutic settings.
PATRICIA KAREN GAGIC, DStG, ICA
Patricia is an Award-winning International Contemporary Artist, Author and Visionary. She is represented by 13th Street Gallery in St. Catharines, Artworld Fine Art in Toronto, Ontario, FACEC International in France, Paul Fisher Gallery in Florida and Gallery on the Bay in Hamilton, Ontario. Patricia exhibited with BB International Fine Arts in Geneva, Berlin, Korea, Austria, and Zurich. In 2018, Patricia won the Gold Medal in Photography at the SNBA at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France. ATIM (Art Tour International Magazine) named Patricia, Artist of the Year 2020.
She is a recipient of the 2017 Excellence in the Arts for Courage and Commitment to Human Rights, Dignity and Freedom by the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. In 2019 she was awarded the Silver Medal in Photography and in 2021 she will receive the Pewter Medal in Painting from the Societe Academique Arts, Sciences and Lettres in Paris, France. She is the recipient of the Apollo and Daphne International Award Biennal of Baroque Art Salentin from Italia in Arte Nel Mondo Associaziona Culturaie. In 2020 she received the International Prize Raffaello & Canova in Venice, Italy. She studied under Master Artist Dragan Dragic since 1999 in France. Patricia authored an award-winning non-fiction Karmic Alibi and contributed to several compilations.
Patricia is an Entrepreneur who founded the Kyralex and MLX Property Management Group and has extensive background in banking, property and medical management. She is also the CFO of the Hamilton Vein Clinic owned and operated by Dr. Ned Gagic, General Surgeon.
Patricia is a Certified Meditation Specialist/Facilitator completing her Certification in Applied Mindfulness and Transformative Mindfulness and Mindfulness without Borders from Factor Inwentash Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto. Patricia is a member of the International Women’s Forum Toronto Chapter. She is also a Reiki Master, and a Level 3 Feng Shui consultant. Patricia has been a mentor for the Federal Business Development Bank and taught at Mohawk College Continuing Education.
In 2013 she was Knighted as a Dame of the International Order of St. George Grand Prior of Canada. Niagara Commandery. Past member of the Ontario Cabinet for Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, a member of the Sir Edmund Hilary Foundation Board, a Paul Harris recipient as a Rotarian. She has received the YMCA Peace Medal among other accolades. Patricia has presented on the stage at Carnegie Hall, The Harvard Club of Boston, and Nasdaq in NYC.
Future: Patricia is currently working on the projects which she feels are the culmination of her life as seen through the eyes of wisdom. The Karmic Art Experience, writing the super hero book “The Black Snowflake”, a re-write of Karma and Cash, a non-fiction “Thirsters and Quenchers” and two co-authored projects “Anger to Zen” and “Intentionally Extraordinary”.
She is recognized by WXN (Women’s Executive Network) as one of the Top 100 Most Powerful Women in Canada awarded the BMO Arts and Communication award in 2015, Royal Bank Champion in 2016 and BMO Arts and Communication in 2017. Patricia was inducted into the WXN Hall of Fame in 2018. She received the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Universal Women’s Network as a Woman of Inspiration.
Patricia is a lifetime Volunteer and Activist. On a personal note, she is an avid chess player, recipe creator, long distance swimmer, and has a love of travelling on pilgrimages to Nepal and Tibet…. She also can sing in Swahili. She is Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the not-for-profit Help Heal Humanity.
Linda De Villers is a licensed psychologist with a background of over 35 years in sex therapy. She's taught classes on human sexuality, therapy, and more in universities all over California. Her two books focus on what you can add to your sexual relationships.
Additionally, Ashley has a deep passion and interest in health, wellness, spirituality, and healing, after losing her father to a heart attack and her suffering from Lyme disease while caring for her three young children. She is certified in Reiki 1 and completed her certificate in the Science of Well-Being from Yale University. Her forthcoming book, Not So Strong: The Hidden Healing That Lives In Your Mess (Collective Book Studio, Fall 2021), compiles teachings of hope from some of the world’s leading experts in health, wellness, and spirituality. With her book, she hopes to help people navigate through their darkest days.
Shonda is the voice behind radio personality Mallory J from 1075 Jamz FM, home of the Ricky Smiley Morning Show and DL Hugley in the afternoons. She’s been in radio for over 10 years in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and 2 years in Charlotte NC before coming to Fort Myers. Hear Mallory J on her mid-day show from 10 am – 3 pm.
Sara Kierzek has been executive director for Habitat for Humanity of Wisconsin for over 10 years, serving the 35 local Habitat affiliates throughout the state. Prior to her current position, she was executive director for Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity for 5 ½ years. Sara developed her strong commitment to community service during her 15 years as assistant director for Wisconsin Congressman Jerry Kleczka, working on a variety of issues including housing, social security and veterans’ services.
Meet Mr. Graham McQuade, With a couple of novels under my belt and a third on the way, I still struggle to see myself as an author. Because my world is dominated by work and family, writing still feels like a bit of a bolt on activity. Although around 80% of my downtime is occupied by thoughts of whatever I’m writing. I’m not complaining, I obviously love my family and believe it or not, love my job too! Time is something that I have never really had enough of, in my world, time is the most valuable commodity. But I’m not alone, as an independent author you have to be the master when it comes to finding time to write. And those times are rarely ideal, late at night, early mornings and the odd slot over a weekend. There is a plus side to this, I am never sat in front of the computer wondering what to write… my head is usually bursting with ideas and I have stacks of notes that I have taken down when an idea has jumped out on me. Join me March 2, 2021 at 12 Noon having plenty to discuss, and his new book 'New Gods' with your host Pamela L Henderson...
D A R. R A
MUSICIAN,SINGER,SONGWRITER,PRODUCER,
AUTHOR
A FAN FAVORITE ON BBS RADIO
EXCLUSIVE ZOOM INTERVIEW
WITH RAY SHASHO
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS
Dar. Ra is a Music Writer, Producer and Author who earned his stripes with hits for EMI and 21 St Century. One of his tracks ‘Haunted Dancehall’ was featured in a Hollywood film starring Hilary Duff and the movie Snakes on a Planes. Dar.Ra played on BBC Radio Cambridge to a million people live when they connected their regional stations around the Midlands.
Various EPs 'Now Is Now', Live For Love, Cease Fire and soundtrack to film documentary 'City Of Hope' have also had millions of streams and lead to the recent album 'New Kinda Normal'. The Rock N Roll tour de force, that has seen three singles really make some movements happen in America, with well received Music video’s for ‘Rock Steady’ and ‘Night-Stepper’ being shot in NYC, while ‘Diamonds N The Shadows’ being shot in Atlanta.
With two new EPs out ‘Stand Up For The Heroes’ a tribute to the keyworkers who have stood up to the task of the Pandemic and the Whisky n Honey EP this work continues to shape Dar. Ra’s musical catalogue.
REVIEWS: Dar. Ra Is A Fore-Runner of Rock Step. A New Sub Genre of Rock Music from The UK That Glues the Guitar Bliss Of Rock N Roll With The Euphoria Of EDM! …(Vevo)
Dar.Ra is a unique songwriter, producer and author who makes an Amazing blend of Rock and Soul Music (21st Artists Hollywood)
Highly Impressive … (Planet Earth Radio USA)
Well worth listening to this Artist … (Strutter Zine Mag Holland)
I’ve worked with artists for many years and Dar.Ra is by far one of the best. Great music. Great promotion. Great Interviews with Interesting answers and stories. And the absolute best Promo Liners!! … (Zac Becker Sound Karma Radio)
Rock n Roll Diamond in The Rough … (Electro Wow USA)
Dar. Ra is an incredible act to follow as he is always evolving on each song with incredible results … (Indie People USA)
Dar. Ra infuses layers of vocals and instrumentation into each record he makes. The genius of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band by the Beatles, came to mind while listening to “Phenomenal”, “Back to The Brink” and “Heart Shape Pill” … (Tune Loud Magazine USA)
Soul Powered Riffs Maximum … (Volume Magazine)
Rushing through with an intense energy is the colossal riffing of Dar.Ra’s “Heart Shape Pill” infuses a certain level of late-night sleaze into the proceedings resulting in an absolute blast of a track. Wild and carefree the song is pure bliss. … (Bongo Boy TV)
Nominated 'Heart Shape Pill' GK Rock Music Indie Radio Music Award -2018
Nominated 'Phenomenal' Rock Song of The Year Radio Wigwam FM -2018
Nominated IMA's Artist of The Year -2019
Countdown Number 1 Single LOZ Radio USA
Top 20 Radio Air Play Charts USA
Rock N Roll Sensation New Sound Express
Dar.Ra has also written two books under his full moniker Darragh J Brady entitled Road Tales which is about amazing people with life changing stories that he met while touring the globe and The Night That Jimi Died which is about a girl who channels the Spirit of Jimi Hendrix and rises to change the DNA of the World through Music. Both titles have also been given top reviews on Goodreads and Amazon Books.
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What if souls could cross over at the point of life and death...?
What if your life was pre-ordained as a result of such a meeting as you were entering into the world...?
Kirsty born in Knightsbridge Infirmary London, the same hospital that a famous American Rock Hero had died in 20 years before.
Could there be a connection between these two completely unlikely connected people...?
Could Kirsty have the ability to hear the voice of this American Rock Star as she grows up to be one of the greatest Guitar Heros of her time...?
Follow this strange tale of Angelic guidance as this reluctant Female Rock Star hero brings the world back from the brink through her incredible Music!
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Road Tales is musicians look at the world through touring while meeting some incredible people with life-changing stories to tell.
Darragh aka Dar.Ra was signed to EMI at the age of 21 and been in the music game for a while with number 1 hits and nominations for Best Rock records to his name.
The Author began writing down meetings with everyday people with extraordinary challenges whom he felt needed their stories told.
Fascinated with what makes us humans tick, and how some people rise to the challenge of whatever life throws at them, from an Aboriginal Down Under who used the power of faith to heal a severe injury, to a
freedom fighter in Guatelemala who stood up for Native Land rights and a whole array of miracle people.
The book delves into the rich tapestry of the human psyche and asks the question what is Faith, Altruism, Spiritual healing, Animal communication, Physic ability, Remote Viewing and the Power Of Belief.
Everyday miracles that we pass by are explored to help people see that the impossible might just be possible if we choose to see our hidden powers.
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One of the nation’s most renowned professors, gifted writers, inspiring preachers, knowledgeable lecturers and prominent media personalities, Michael Eric Dyson is our guest this Sunday. Educated at Princeton, Dyson has taught at some of the nation’s most distinguished universities. Author of more than 20 books, including seven New York Times bestsellers, Dyson is a MSNBC political analyst. He has won two NAACP Image Awards, an American Book Award and the Langston Hughes Medal.
Dyson has written bestselling volumes on Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, 2Pac, Marvin Gaye, Bill Cosby and Barack Obama. Dyson’s New York Times bestselling Tears We Cannot Stop: A Sermon to White America, was called by the New York Times, “one of the most frank and searing discussions on race…a deeply serious, urgent book, which should take its place in the tradition of [James] Baldwin.”
As a preacher and sometime pastor for more than 40 years, Dyson has delivered sermons and lectured across the country, and around the world. Dyson is known as “the ideal public intellectual of our times” and has been called a “street fighter in suit and tie.”
LEGENDARY GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
GUITAR/SINGER/SONGWRITER
M A R K F A R N E R
Releases
Mark Farner’s American Band
'From Chile With Love'
Live DVD
EXCLUSIVE ZOOM INTERVIEW
ON INTERVIEWING THE LEGENDS WITH RAY SHASHO
As one of the founding members, lead singer, lead guitarist, and wrote 90% of the Grand Funk music catalog, Mark Farner has always been known as the energetic driving force on stage, the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad to the top of the charts. From his soulful voice and power rock riffs, to fueling the Funk with his atomic stage presence. His story and his imprint on music starts with Flint and since 1969 from his humble beginnings and a blue-collar outlook, Farner has captained a global crusade for love and freedom and became a rock ‘n’ roll icon.
50 years later – he commands the stage with the same intensity performing epic hits that defined a generation – “I’m Your Captain (Closer to Home)”, “Bad Time”, “Some Kind of Wonderful”, “Foot Stompin’ Music”, “Heartbreaker”, “Locomotion”, “Mean Mistreater” and “We’re An American Band”.
Today, Farner’s amplifying his remarkable career another full decibel selling more than 30 million records worldwide, including 16 gold and platinum albums. Mark Farner’s American Band will honor Farner’s golden anniversary in music, as well as shine a spotlight on his legendary contributions to society, in his 2019-2020 50th Anniversary Tour.
“I am who my songs say I am,” Farner said.
We scheduled Mark back to the show immediately when we learned he has a new Live DVD entitled Mark Farner’s American Band From Chile With Love Live DVD available to preorder now at www.markfarner.com and out in stores April 6th 2021.
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Mark Farner's Mid-Michigan Flood Relief
Gofundme Page
Mark Farner Launches Mid-Michigan Flood Relief GoFundMe (Petoskey, Mich.) Legendary rock and roll guitarist and front man, Mark Farner, is helping those closer to home. This weekend he launched a GoFundMe campaign for his Michigan neighbors called the Mid-Michigan Flood Relief. The goal is to raise $25,000 to donate to the American Red Cross’ efforts to the areas affected by the Midland County flooding. Farner and his wife, Lesia, were the first to donate with $2,000.
Link to the Mark Farner Mid-Michigan Flood Relief GoFundMe here… gf.me/u/x4b4v6
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Katie Griboski
UFO investigator and researcher Katie Griboski is Colorado MUFON's state director. She is a Strike Team Area Researcher, and Special Assignment Team Investigator for the Mutual UFO Network.
She serves on the Colorado MUFON Board of Directors and is team lead and administrator for MUFON’s Archive, Research, and Reporting System (the MARRS Team).
Katie has been a UFO/ET/paranormal experiencer since childhood. In 2010, she embarked on a journey to unlock the mysteries of her past, seeking answers to experiences that began with events occurring on a Colorado ranch she and her family would visit in the mid-1970s.
She later realized that what she and others experienced on that ranch were very similar to what residents and researchers had encountered on the infamous Skinwalker Ranch in northeastern Utah.
Many of the events that occurred on the Colorado ranch of her childhood were also recorded in the book Hunt for the Skinwalker by renowned UFO researchers Colm A. Kelleher, Ph.D. (author) and George Knapp (author), in the chapter titled “Other Hotspots,” as well as in many other books.
Katie conducts her own independent research and investigations, frequently visiting archives with UFO reports, and traveling to different regions to conduct face-to-face interviews with experiencers and eyewitnesses.
Katie founded the Colorado UFO Paranormal Research group to further explore these topics, and to share her discoveries with others.
She enjoys communicating about her experiences and research, and has presented on UFO and ET experiencer topics to numerous UFO and paranormal groups.
A mother of five, Katie holds a bachelor of science degree in visual communications, and enjoys doing graphic design work in her spare time.
For more information on Katie’s work and on MUFON, visit: www.katiegriboski.com or Coloradoufoparanormalresearch.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CUPResearch Twitter: https://twitter.com/ColoradoUfo YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbHGwQX56VXJgnbNnf YQ-Q/featured
In 2003 Julie Martin's 15-year marriage was blown to pieces when I discovered my husband cheated while on a singles cruise. In one moment my life changed forever. I felt like I was discarded like a piece of trash thrown out of a moving car.
The pivotal moment came when she got herself up and put her life back together, piece by emotional piece, and created an extremely positive, professional, and successful life and career. I, also, dedicated myself to creating a healthy relationship with my ex (father of my two children). This “new” relationship is so healthy that we celebrate holidays, birthdays, weddings, and grandchildren together with NO animosity.
For years, I have taken my successful tips and tricks learned from this experience to help women break free from their controlling ex-husbands so they can be in control of their own lives.
DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee. (b. June 12th, 1962). Turntable artist in hip hop group, Whodini.
Whodini is a hip hop group that was formed in 1981. The Brooklyn, New York-based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who wore a Zorro-style hat as his trademark); and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee.
Career
Early years
Whodini was among the first hip hop groups to cultivate a high-profile national following for hip hop music and made significant inroads on urban radio. They were contemporaries of other hip hop groups such as the Fat Boys, Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five, Afrika Bambaataa and Warp 9. The group was managed by Russell Simmons, brother of Joseph “Run” Simmons of Run-D.M.C. The group signed with London-based independent record label Jive Records in 1982; they enjoyed a string of hits for several years, mostly charting on urban and R&B radio stations. The bulk of production on their releases was done by Larry Smith, a bass player who also handled much of Run-D.M.C.'s early work.
In 1983, the group recorded the self-titled album Whodini, and its first single "Haunted House of Rock" was a Halloween-themed number that even today is still played in some clubs. Synthpop and Electro pioneer Thomas Dolby helped produce another of its singles, "Mr Magic’s Wand", which was originally conceived as an advertisement for prominent radio jock Mr. Magic, who worked for New York’s WBLS radio. "Magic's Wand" also has the distinction of being one of Whodini's most-sampled songs.
Escape
In 1984, the group released Escape, which included "Five Minutes of Funk", "The Freaks Come Out at Night", the instrumental "Featuring Grand Master Dee", "Big Mouth", and the relationship-driven "Friends". Many of these songs were also groundbreaking in hip hop culture, as each one of the songs told a unique story from the urban perspective. The album ended up being certified for platinum-level sales by the R.I.A.A., selling over one million albums upon its release.
The instrumental version of "Five Minutes of Funk" was used as the theme music for WNYC TV show, Video Music Box, an influential early hip hop music video show.
The vinyl album is long out of print and the CD (only released twice, once in 1992 and again in 2002) is also out of print and any copies of either of them are valuable to collectors.
On May 17, 2011, a deluxe version of Escape was released on CD with nine bonus tracks.
Back in Black
In 1986, the group released Back in Black and a number of songs from the album received heavy local New York airplay, such as "Funky Beat" and the controversial “I’m a Ho”. “Fugitive” was guitar-driven funk and "Last Night (I Had a Long Talk With...)" was introspective. Paul Kodish, drummer of Pendulum, was featured on the album.
Touring
From 1982 to 1986, the group was at its most productive; they toured with the more successful bands such as Run-D.M.C., LL Cool J, the Fat Boys, and other prominent hip hop, R&B and funk bands. The group was involved in the first Fresh Fest tour, which was the first hip hop tour to play large coliseums nationwide. In July 1986 they appeared at Philadelphia's Spectrum Stadium in front of an audience of 18,000. They were the first Rap Act and Break Dance troop to Tour in the UK and Europe, with U.T.F.O also appearing with them as their break dance act. They played all over Europe to full venues as no one had seen this kind of music before.
Open Sesame and the New School
By 1987, the group had earned its share of gold singles and albums. With Open Sesame, its final release of the 1980s, the group had turned away from their once-playful simple beats and catchy rhymes of the old school and instead became vocally more harder and more instrument-driven, with guitars and horns and bells. They even began to sample, as a snippet of Cheryl Lynn's "Got to be Real" is heard on the song "Now That Whodini's Inside the Joint".
This new school style had been similarly done almost a year previously on the multi-million selling debut albums by L.L. Cool J and the Beastie Boys, as many groups had already turned to the kind of rap and rock music that crossed over easily, and Open Sesame failed to produce any real hits.
Although the group was still obligated to Jive Records, for the next few years the band eked out its tenure by occasionally only releasing singles, including “Anyway I Gotta Swing It” for the A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child movie soundtrack.
The 1990s to present
In the 1990s, the band made an attempt at a comeback, and in that same year the group signed with MCA Records and released Bag-A-Trix in 1991, which failed to have commercial impact, as it tried again to reinvent using the then-current sound of new jack swing.
In mid-1994, the group scored a hit single with "It All Comes Down to the Money", which was co-produced by Public Enemy DJ Terminator X on his album Super Bad.
Talks with Def Jam Recordings for a new deal stalled, and in 1996, the group was signed by Jermaine Dupri (mentor-producer of Kris Kross and Li'l Bow Wow) to his then Columbia Records-distributed So So Def Recordings imprint. (As a child in the 1980s, Dupri did a brief stint as a dancer for the group.)
Their album Six produced one single, "Keep Running Back", and appeared briefly on the R&B chart.
Since the Six album, the group has not released any new music, but its older songs have been featured in many various old school compilations and three greatest-hits collections have been released: The Jive Collection, Vol. 1 in 1995, Rap Attack in 2003, and Funky Beat: The Best of Whodini in 2006, which featured the seven-minute "Whodini Mega Mix", which was a medley of some of the biggest hits.
In recent years, Whodini still tours occasionally, and its old records still surface on pop and R&B radio, especially during old-school mix shows. The group's records have now become sample sources for contemporary emcees such as Nas, Master P, Prodigy, and MF Doom.
In October 2007, Whodini was an honoree at the 4th Vh1 Hip Hop Honors.
In March 2012, Whodini was featured in Season 5 Episode 3 of the TV One hour-long music documentary series Unsung
In August 2012, Whodini was presented with the Icon Award by the Underground Music Awards.
In October 2012, Whodini was inducted into the 4th annual Long Island Music Hall of Fame.
Can we learn from an Energy Body Wizard? My guest is Don Lynch who is a pioneer in the field of vital energy transformation. He is able to clairvoyantly “see” and feel the body’s energies and blocks to proper flow. He is known for his simple methods for shifting the body’s energies for health and vitality. Don has been involved with Chiropractic and Energy research for forty years. He has been featured on Telesummits, monthly online and in person events, and conference calls where he is able to transform and shift multiple people at a time with his energy transmissions. He is affiliated with the Muay Thai Sangha and Kshartia Sangham schools of Thailand, Mexico, Spain, Greece, and Canada. Don has devoted twelve years researching advanced energy techniques using a science and biologically based approach. For those interested in the cellphone-body phenomena, he shared his Energy clearing method with cellphones at the ISSSEM conference to a packed crowd of people.
