Who is Conscious Groove Records? And what do they do? Juju Beats is the producer/drummer extraordinaire behind the conscious groove movement, he has worked with the likes of Dr. Dre, Perry Ferrell and Stevie Wonder. His current projects are a monthly live drumming session with a Dj , live drummer with Dj, nice! on second Fridays at Lotus Downtown. Also a compilation is due soon of Jujuʻs past work with different artists in the Bay area, L.A and Hawaii. Juju was interested in the youth of Hawaii where he currently lives, Bands Not Gangs! is the long term project, Watch out!
Mike Kratzke is a partner in Conscious Groove Records. He has a film production company (RMS Productions), and has worked with underprivileged youth the infamous Kanoa Park of Kalihi, which is a neighbor to the Mayor Wrights housing project. He also sponsors Kalihi RAIDERS rugby club which promotes kids and adults from different neighborhoods to engage in sports together. The film production company is way to open creative doors in the film industry for the kids. Most importantly however, giving the kids the chance to experience behind as well as in front of the camera helps to boost their self-esteem.
This is an awesome duo and I wanted to help out artist to artist after I found out about the house fire on February 10, 2011. The music studio was in the house and this was also a resource they used to help out the kids of Kalihi and other areas. I wanted to give more info. on the guys in Conscious Groove because they are doing good things.
On the reel check out the guys and their work down in the neighborhoodz. Good job guys!
Starla Biz yʻall!
Short Film
North Wind of Kalihi http://vimeo.com/21834201
Music Videos
Morning Light by Recky Cruz http://vimeo.com/21834201
Under Kanoa Sky by Recky Cruz http://vimeo.com/1637162
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