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The peculiar thing about Fantom Island is that it is but a mirage – an Imaginary oasis isolated in the confines of our brainwaves. We shall gradually reveal morsels of our folklore here, so please visit often. To return, simply bring your Imagination as your passport.
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Friday Funk: Billy Paul
Jazz singers in recent history – Billy Paul. A recent documentary Am I Black Enough For You has brought the silent legend closer to the public eye, unfolding some of the reasons the classic “Me & Mrs. Jones” was the peak of his career while addressing the racial politics of the 1970′s music industry. While watching the movie on my flight back from Europe, I heard a song of his my brother sampled years ago and it’s been in constant rotation on the iTunes ever since. Check out “War of the Gods” by Billy Paul and once you start wondering why you hadn’t heard of him before, watch the trailer for Am I Black Enough For You below.
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Quote of the Day: “God kicked you out of heaven ’cause ya didn’t pay your rent!”
