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Tag: Experience Unlimited

From left: Maurice "Mighty Mo" Hagans, Gregory "Sugar Bear" Elliott and William "JuJu" House strike a pose. (Courtesy of Experience Unlimited)
Posted inD Kevin McNeir

D.C.’s Iconic Band Experience Unlimited Marks Golden Anniversary with New Song 

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor June 8, 2022June 9, 2022

In 1988, after being tapped by Black film producer and director Spike Lee, the world would be introduced to the electrifying sound of Experience Unlimited (EU) as they struck gold with a song entitled “Da Butt” in the film “School Daze.” 

From left: Go-go legends E (Optimystic Tribe/Lissen), Sugar Bear (EU), Bubba (Backyard Band), James Funk (RE and Proper Utensils) and Buggie (Backyard Band) attend the ceremonial signing of a bill making go-go the official music of the District of Columbia. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)
Posted inEditorial

EDITORIAL: Go-Go Legends, Like Fine Wine, Get Better with Time

by WI Guest Author July 14, 2021December 21, 2021
Posted inBlack Experience, Entertainment

DC ‘Go-Go’ Documentary Selected for Black Film Festival

by WI Webstaff July 26, 2019December 21, 2021
Junkyard Band
Posted inEntertainment

Junkyard Rocks the Fillmore for Bandleader’s Birthday Celebration

by WI Guest Author March 14, 2018October 31, 2020
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Entertainment, Lifestyle

DMV’s Best Poised to Party With a Purpose

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 26, 2017October 31, 2020
Wisdom Speeks
Posted inD Kevin McNeir, Entertainment

Local Favorites to Get the Party Started at Summer Spirit Fest

by D. Kevin McNeir – Senior Editor July 19, 2017October 31, 2020

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