Needle Drop Record

Fannie Lou Hamer once said, "Sometimes it seems like to tell the truth today is to run the risk of being killed. But if I fall, I'll fall five feet four inches forward in the fight for freedom. I'm not backing off."

John Lennon once said, “Music is everybody's possession. It's only publishers who think that people own it.” It's good he thought that, considering how many albums have built on his sound over the decades, including this week's Needle Drop Record.

Eddie Palmieri once said, “There are a lot of young musicians out there performing what they think is Latin jazz but instead is jazz Latin. And there's a difference... My mission is to keep [Latin jazz] alive.”

Tina Turner once said, “Sometimes you have to let everything go - purge yourself. If you are unhappy with anything - whatever is bringing you down - get rid of it. Because you will find that when you are free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.”

Celia Cruz once said, “Music is a gift that should be shared with the world.” She also said, "Music has no borders, no nationality. It speaks to everyone." This week's Needle Drop Record embodies both of those philosophies.

Ziggy Marley once said, “Reggae has a philosophy, you know? ... It was my dad’s idea that music is supposed to be more than simply about entertainment and making a living, but about being of service as an integral part of the consciousness of the world.”

Aretha Franklin once said, “We all require and want respect, man or woman, black or white. It's our basic human right.” Indeed. This week's Needle Drop Record declares that same sentiment in no uncertain terms and they are no less groovy for their efforts.

Chrissie Hynde once said, “If you're an artist, you need to work. It doesn't matter how old you are or who you are. If you draw, you draw. I'll make music as long as I can sing and stand up and hold a guitar and I feel like doing this.” And so it is that we arrived at this week's Needle Drop Record.