I've been stuck in a non-creative mode, so excuse the lack of mixing. This playlist reminds me of being part of the acid-jazz and early house era of San Francisco and Washington DC. A close friend was in the neo-black panther party in DC. They were very welcoming if you related to their cause. A few retro style open mic and poetry slam type places were in full effect in DC and NYC at the time, featuring some of the music in this playlist... Enjoy.