Michael was not only a good friend of mine but a label mate & a great musical genus. We spent most of our time talking about the world, music & ideas at my house for hours. We enjoyed many great moments while creating stepping stones in each others history in music. I was the photographer for his first show & he was in the front row supporting me at mine when I was a nervous wreck.
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| MIKE ON THE RIGHT 2007 |
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| ME IN THE BLACK. 2007 BEAT SHOWCASE |
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| MOE & HASSAAN ROCK THE HOUSE 2007 |
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| PHOTO SHOOT BEFORE HIS SHOW |
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| ALL EYES ON MIKE |
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| MIKE IN THE ZONE AT HIS FIRST SHOW |
I never knew someone soooo devoted to music that he could go off the grid for months, not speaking to anyone till the project was done. From December 2009 to March 2011 having 6 albums completed for the public. I know for a fact he has about 40 unreleased including our group album, WE ARE THE MUSIC MAKERS.
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| COVER #1 |
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| COVER #2 |
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| COVER #3 |
April 10th 2011 I was crushed with the news that he had passed away. Instead of thinking about what more we could of done I think about all we have achieved. As I type this now I play the music you shared with me & not yet the world. Now I understand why our work will never be finished, its because our work is endless. Michael Bratton I love you brother, R.I.P.
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| MABii |
To hear some of great music & the world beyond check out this link:
THE WORLD BEYOND ALL PHOTOS SHOT BY KHALIL WOMACK with KODAK 8612 HD
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| LAST TIME AS ONE PHOTO BY YAMS |
Left to right, Maurice, Mike, Kendell & Hassaan. G.C.R.
