ear candy: The Purple Flip Exclusive

Published on July 10th, 2009

I have a love -hate relationship with record company e-mails. Albeit my fault for signing up but sometimes it gets a little too much and my inbox and trash bin are in close competition… The Foreign Exchange are the complete opposite, they send morsels of goodies once in a while and they’re always appreciated :)

 

We recorded this over a month ago specifically for a ?uestlove tribute party dedicated to The Purple One himself. Other than passing it off to a few DJ friends who vowed to keep it on some secret squirrel, “bet you aint up on THIS!” status, no one has ever heard it. In the wake of the incredible loss we suffered on June 25 however, this joint took on somewhat of a deeper meaning. 


We decided to share it with our fans not only as a token of appreciation, but also as a way of paying respect to one of our last living musical geniuses. 

Let’s not wait until tragedy strikes before we show love and gratitude to our heroes, people. Give them their flowers while they live. 

This one’s for you, Mr. Nelson. You are loved and appreciated. 

Enjoy! 

One Love,
‘Tay and Nic 

 

 

Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson- Drums, Samples
Nicolay- Fender Rhodes, acoustic piano
Zo!- Korg synth, additional rhodes
Phonte and Carlitta Durand- Vocals

Gabstamatic

Gabstamatic

Founder of Iamthenublack; Motion Graphic Designer and T-Shirt enthusiast, with an appreciation of good typography, well dressed men and nectarines.

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  1. Posted by SuperFabulousRaeRaeSupreme on July 10th, 2009, 17:16 [Reply]

    I want this…I Love this!
    If I close my eyes and listen…I’m in a car…road trip…head on window ledge gazing @ Sunset or burgeoning Metropolis…

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