Influences: Waajeed
Robert O'Bryant has long since been regarded as one of the most influential musical figures in Detroit.
The producer come disc jockey has been a pivotal figure in hip hop, electronic music, funk, soul, R&B and beyond for many years having released on the likes of Sound Signature, Fat City, Jazzy Sport and more. He has never been a man to sit still, his sound varied and diverse. Most recently he has drawn focus to his take on electronic music and house, this is most evident in his latest release on Dirt Tech Records. We caught up with Waajeed as he cites influences.
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The volumes I could speak about Model 500. I saw this 45 record in my Uncles record collection about the same time I heard Numbers by Kraftwerk. This video had me spinning in my living room as a shorty. Geek! Geek! Throw down.
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KraftwerkThe volumes I could speak about Model 500. I saw this 45 record in my Uncles record collection about the same time I heard Numbers by Kraftwerk. This video had me spinning in my living room as a shorty. Geek! Geek! Throw down.
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Jeff Mills The Wizard Detroit1983 – The year that Detroit techno became a worldwide phenomenon. Also the year crack cocaine obliterated my community. My older sisters used to go hear “The Wizard” spin at a club called UBQ. The stories they would tell of danger and exhilaration on the dance floor. I could only be there thru this video.
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Sharevari @ The Scene, Detroit (Remastered)Sharevari was a track I used to hear my parents play at our block parties. I can remember that bass line. I remember the folks for the hood and the black middle class dancing to this song. Just like this video. These moments have continuously shaped my music.
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Electrifying Mojo, Awesome 84Imagine laying in your bed. Lights off. Eyes closed. Listening to this. FUCK!!! Nuff said.
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Robert Hood - Detroit: One CircleThis sound. It is my city. Murky, mysterious and dangerous. I always hoped my birthplace would be notoriously know by as deplorable. Unfortunately, It is becoming the home for cool hair cuts, fancy coffee and doggy day care. It is the place where you buy a house and never plan to live here. Oh… It’s just an investment. I pray my city doesn’t lose it’s grit due “popularity”. Thanks Rob Hood for capturing this moment in time.
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J Dilla @ Roxy Blu, Toronto 2002I still believe those words I said on this video. I had no clue what was in store for us. We drove from Detroit. DEEP! Must have been about 20 of us. The show was amazing. Imagine Dilla Djing all night. I’m glad someone was there to film it! Jay! SMH. Gone to soon.
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Phat Shit Sep26 1997 Eminem J Dilla Proof Marcopolo Italiano Da Ruckus T3 Baatin 5ela Live!! Rare!!The first time I saw Eminem in 1997 at Saint Andrews in Detroit. I road down with Dilla, Baatin, T3 and Que D. Dilla had just bought a new forest green BMW. Slum had quick appearance to make. I was stunned when Em walked on the stage. That dude is one of the best to EVER do it. RIP Big Proof.
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Crazy Preacher Going Off On His CallersAny dude that speaks to the devil like that is a partner of mine.
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Dj Minx Ray-Ban X Boiler Room Weekender | Dj SetBased on the comments Seth Troxler said recently about black youth and women DJ’s I think of video’s like this. If Techno music was created by young black men, I believe their intelligent enough to listen to it. I think about women like Minx who at fucking amazing! One of many DJs that deserve to be honored past their gender. This “good ole boy” network must stop!
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Waajeed - Shango [Official Video]This is my latest and only official video. Whew. Long time coming on this one. I’m glad it happened with the one and only Kafani of Hardcore Detroit (Dancer). I came up watching this dude kill it at the old restaurant we filmed in front of called “The Rhythm Kitchen”. Kafani was also featured in the video for Disclosure some years ago.
