MVSW

On Tha Rise

2025

MVSW

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Founded in 2006, MVSW was built on a passion for music, culture, and technology, and continues to evolve with the ever-shifting cultural zeitgeist.

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OSW: Sly & the Family Stone ~ “If You Want Me to Stay”

OSW: Sly & the Family Stone ~ “If You Want Me to Stay”

A tribute to the late Sly Stone, one of music’s true originals. This week’s Old School Wednesday revisits “If You Want Me to Stay” ~ a stripped-down funk classic that hits with honesty, groove, and soul. Plus: a personal story, a deep sample dive, and the legacy Sly left behind.

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TT: Pink Floyd ~ “Fearless”

TT: Pink Floyd ~ “Fearless”

A deep cut with staying power. “Fearless” by Pink Floyd ends with the sound of Liverpool fans singing “You’ll Never Walk Alone.” A timeless track about quiet resistance, self-direction, and solidarity ~ even when you’re walking alone.

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TT: M.I.A. ~ “Paper Planes”

TT: M.I.A. ~ “Paper Planes”

A protest song disguised as a summer anthem. M.I.A.’s “Paper Planes” still 🔥 15 years later — with swagger, sarcasm, and a Clash sample that refuses to age.

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