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  • Jack Reacher Goes to Night School

    I haven’t been reading much in the way of fiction this year. I’ve been diving into dozens of books of how children learn so I can homeschool my son the best possible way. I’ve been working hard on my music and trying to be the best husband I can be too. Things have been busy.…


  • The Time Is Now – Bond Series 001

    The Time is Now for the first edition of the Bond series. Over 12 hours of music for only $12! Cheaper than the blank tapes we used to cop.


  • Mastermind Street Jam – Sept 2, 1996

    Here is tape 90 of my collection of Mastermind Street Jam shows. This one aired on September 2, 1996 on Energy 108 (107.9 fm) Featuring music by Bahamadia, Big Noyd, Brand Nubian, Common, Cypress Hill, Das Efx, EPMD, Ghostface, Jeru the Damaja, Mic Geronimo, Lost Boyz, Mobb Deep, Smif N Wessun, The Roots, Xzibit, and…


  • Still Thankful

    It can be hard to remain positive and upbeat in the current climate. There are so many things wrong with the world and it feels like there is no way to combat some of the ills of society. But if you keep a smile on your face and stay grateful, you can accomplish a lot.…


  • Spiritual Graffiti by MC Yogi

    Spiritual Graffiti by MC Yogi MC Yogi had a yoga teacher by the name of Larry Schultz who would often sidestep any questions he was asked him. Larry would say, “Live in the question, Don’t be satisfied with quick answers. Questions lead us on a quest . . . Seek your own answers and not…


  • NEW MUSIC – Refine Your Craft ft Sadat X

    It’s World Teacher’s Day and we are celebrating it like we do every year, by releasing new music. This one is an anthem about trial and error entitled “Refine Your Craft” by Hip Hop HeadUcatorz featuring Sadat X. It’s a honour to be part of this crew of teachers who practice all the elements of…


  • Mastermind Street Jam – Tape 89 (Aug 27, 1996)

    I have no idea why I only got half of the show recorded for tape 89 of my collection of Mastermind Street Jam shows. The tape continued to run after the show was over with DJ Mastermind filling in on the overnight shift and playing some dance and R&B hits. This episode features music by…


  • Looking Back to Last October

    At the start of every month, I like to take some time to dig through the archive and see what happened last year at this time. October 2020 had a lot of great things going for it, even during a world-wide pandemic. Read all of the posts from last October or just these highlights Alphabet…


  • We All Need Time to Do Nothing

    Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving by Celeste Headlee Very few of us take the time to do absolutely nothing. We are obsessed with working, putting in long hours, and being productive. Is it possible that we are underliving? “In the end, it all comes down to time: our relationship…


  • Mastermind Street Jam – The Roots After-Party (Aug 1996)

    This episode of the Mastermind Street Jam was broadcast live on Energy 108 a few days after the amazing concert by The Roots at the CNE. It was an incredible show and completely free with admission to the fair grounds. I am so glad I was there. And I am glad I held on to…