It has been a while again… so I am pleased to link to 2 mixes, from mixoftheweek.com and digital-djs.com. I keep on promoting these sites, as they have provided in some great mood-changing material. Here’s the love:

Kay-Dis-Ko by Pirkka [right-click here to download] from MixoftheWeek.com

1. Moodymann: Shades of Jae (KDJ 12″) 1999
2. Shalamar: Right in the Socket (Solar 12″) 1979
3. Five Special: Why Leave Us Alone (Elektra LP) 1979
4. Don Ray: Standing in the Rain (Polydor 12″) 1978
5. Tamiko Jones: Can’t Live Without Your Love (Polydor 12″) 1979
6. Caroline Crawford: Coming On Strong (Underdog Edits 12″) 1978/2005
7. Loleatta Holloway: Seconds (Salsoul 12″) 1982
8. Steve Shelto: Don’t Give Your Love Away (Sam 12″) 1983
9. Lowrell Simon: Love Massage (Zoo York 12″) 1981
10. Joe Thomas: Plato’s Retreat (T.K. Disco 12″) 1978
11. Patrick Juvet: I Love America [Weapon re-edit] (Casablanca LP) 1978
12. King Harrison: Well, Have A Nice Day (School Yard Breaks 12″) 1977/2005
13. Record Player: Free Your Mind (Soul Cal 12″) 1979/2005
14. Loose Joints: Tell You (Today) (4th Brodway 12″) 1983
15. Voyage: Follow The Brightest Star (Friends 12″) 1982

DJ 1derful – Soulful House Mix – DDJ is not dead (The Soulful Affirmation) [right-click here to download] from Digital DJs.com

1. Tonya Renee – Off My Mind (Reel Soul Mix)
2. Corrine Bailey Rae – Put Your Record On (Darryl James Vocal Mix)
3. Linn – Available (Jay J’s Shifted Up Mix)
4. Leela James – Good Time (Groove Junkies Vocal Mix)
5. Soul Central – In-ten-city (Vocal Mix)
6. Luther Vandross – Shine (club mix)
7. Blvd East f. Jenny Morrison – Brand New Life
8. DJ Spen & The Muthafunkaz – To The Rock (Praise Party Vocal)
9. Su Su Bobien – Set Free (Fusion Remix)
10. Dennis Ferrer – Church Lady

That’s it for the weekend! Enjoy!

If you have a description on your website that states:

Rap Hip Hop Samples – Free hip hop drums loops kits, beats, instrumentals, original samples, breaks, samplers, crate digging, Reason, Fruity Loops

… Then every music lover’s attention is drawn.

I received note from the owner of cratekings.com : DJ Semantik (my apologies for the late mention!) and I must say that this online resource of hiphop goodies is a pleasure for eye, ear and soul!

For me this site gives splendid insight in what happens behind the curtain at some very hot producers’ studios.
Watching and reading how certain beats and loops are being created generates a lot of extra appreciation for what these people do.

Example of a nice post is “J Dilla Interview: Beats, MC’ing & Style“, where J Dilla (R.I.P., you were a genius Jay and your death is a terrible loss) teaches some nice lessons. Or the post were Kanye West shows what happens in the studio.

See for yourself: Visit CRATEKINGS and show some love!

Nothing better than a mix like this one to get into right mood for tha weekend!

Gemineye – Break Neck Radio (The Afro-Takeover) (Genre: Freestyle) [right-click here to download]

Tracklist:

01. (Intro) Spencer Doran – First of All
02. J. Dilla – Thunder
03. Blu – Soul Amazing (Soul Provider Remix)
04. Session – Freestyle
05. Jahi feat. Dwele – On My Own
06. Q-Tip feat. Andre 3000 – That’s Sexy
07. (Break #1) Cyrus Tha Great – Island Music
08. Jay-Z – 99 Problems (DL’s Firefly Remix)
09. Nas feat. Ludacris & Doug E. Fresh – Virgo (DL’s Lennon & McCartney Remix)
10. Exile feat. Blu – Fly (Song of Liberation)
11. Aloe Blacc – Arrive
12. Black Monk – Monk’s Music
13. (Break #2) Dabrye – Air (Remix)
14. J*Davey – No More (Donwill Piracy Remix)
15. Rell feat. Kanye West & Consequence – Real Love
16. Kid Sublime – The Harder I Rock
17. The Foundation feat. Cozmos & PZ – Tonight
18. (Break #3) DJ Spinna – Dayz
19. Rebel Clique – Moving On
20. (Break #4) J. Rawls – A Tribute to Dilla
21. Ernesto – Wake Up Just to Find

So get dressed for the night with the right musci you’ll be tight!

E.N.J.O.Y. !

This happens when you are busy with other things… you miss out on the goood stuff!

Yet another mix via Digital DJ’s, one that shows what most of the world is missing: Sweeet Soul Music!

Gemineye – The Muse (Genre: Eclectic Soul)
[Direct dowload - right-click here]

Tracklist:
01. Consequence feat. John Legend – Waiting On You (Refix)
02. Common feat The Last Poets – The Corner (Soulchildren Remix)
03. Zion I – One Chance
04. Kay feat Sy Smith – My Story
05. Peven Everett – If You Let Me, I’ll Show You Why
06. Cyrus Tha Great – Work
07. Emmanuel feat Belle – Right Here
08. DJ Spinna feat Eric Robeson – Butterfly Girl
09. Wale Oyejide – 4j
10. Jazztronik – Listen To Your Love (DJ Mitsu Remix)
11. Jamiroquai – Feels Just Like It Should (Sa-Ra Remix)
12. Exile feat. Blu – Soul Provider
13. The Earl – Level Head
14. Sergio Mendes feat Q-Tip – The Forg
15. Moka Only – Keep This Moving
16. Wale Oyejide – False Start
17. Common feat Joy Denalane – Go (Jazzanova Remix)
18. Marc Mac – Atlanta Walking
19. Slum Village – Climax (Kid Sublime Remix)
20. Nino Moschella – If You Believe (Sa-Ra “Get It Girl” Remix)
21. Jamie Lidell – What’s The Use
22. Pete Kuzama feat Bilal – High and Dry
23. J. Rawls – So Fly
24. Flowriders – Nerd Rock
25. Ernesto – Sick N Tired

Kick back and simply E.N.J.O.Y. !!!

Treat to the ears and eyes…

Check out the site of HED KANDI with some totally cool remixes and a fun to listen radio-show.

Not much time, so a few quick links:

• KEM – kemmusic.com An artist you should really check out
• MissKai – A Lazy Afternoon (Grown N Sexxxy) [right-click here to download]
• Kaysee Perfect TyMeek – Hip Hop Collabo v1 [right-click here to download]
• My late respect for James Dewitt Yancey (1974-2006) better known as Jay-Dee or J Dilla: R.I.P.

Lazy Saturday-morning. For some reason I woke up early. Nice to spread some (re)mix-love again [WARNING: BANDWIDTH CONSUMING SWEEEET REMIXES AHEAD!]:
The man that I posted a mix of before (Karma Soultra), Tymeek (aka DJ Speed) has just dropped another mix… and MAN! This is goooood ish again!:
Winter SoulTice [right-click here]
Tracklisting:

1. SEXUAL – CHICO DEBARGE
2. CYBERSPACE – BILAL SALAAM
3. STAY DOWN – VELBEN FT BRANDY (ME7EK MIX)DDH FAM MEMBER
4. LOVE NO LIMIT – STEPHANIE RENEE
5. DON’T U WORRY BOUT A THING – JOHN LEGEND
6. BELIEVE IN ME (INTRO) – RAHEEM DEVAUGHN
7. WHATS ON TONITE – MONTELL JORDAN
8. FIND THE WAY – ERIC ROBERSON
9. DONT KNOW WHAT 2 SAY (DANGER MIX) – FLOETRY (ME7EK MIX)
10. TASTE UR LOVE – HORACE BROWN
11. FRONTIN – JAMIE CULLUM
12. GOLDEN LADY – FRANK MCCOMBS
13. BUTTAMILK – TONI BLACKMAN (EXCLUSIVE)
14. SOFT & WET – N’DAMBI FT PRINCE (ME7EK MIX)
15. BE WITHOUT YOU – MARY J BLIGE (MANNY FACES REMIX)
16. GOTTA GO – AFI (pronounced Ah-Fee)(Exclusive)

Ow! This line-up is scary sweeet. Listen and be amazed. [drop by DJ Speed's MySpace to show him some love!]

Mixoftheweek has finally updated again! 2 Sweet mixes have been added: (more…)

Never to hoighty-toighty to be surprised by something out an unsuspected direction… I am NOT into cars and kinda detest bling car-brands like BMW and Mercedes… But the latter really surprised me with a really nice mixtape.
Besides, I like the idea that they make compilation with artists from different continents and more important: artist that need a little kick in tha butt for some extra attention.
Sweet… and varied… breakbeats by Pimpernel Jones really rokkit!

Check it out for yourself at this part of the Mercedes-Benz international website.

Another hot mix from the Digital-DJ’s: The Afternoon Session by MissKai [right-click]

Tracklisting:
The Afternoon Session (Discerning Dance Music)

Lisa Shaw – Stylin’
Dalminjo Fjord feat. Alexandra Hamnede – Goodbye
Zap Mama feat. Bahamadia & Lady Alma – Show Me The Way (Seiji Remix)
Ian Friday – Caribs Leap (West End Blue Mix)
Monday Michiru – Mysteries of Life [The Ananda Project Black Tall Dub]
Erykah Badu – I Want You (Redsoul Remix)
Hanna Hais – Parfum Chic (Matty’s Soulflower Radio Edit)
Joi Cardwell – Be Yourself
Mark de Clive-Lowe – por la manana
Curtis Mayfield – (Don’t Worry) If There’s Hell Below
We’re All Going To Go (Maurice Joshua Nu Soul Mix)
Colorful Karma feat. Terra Deva – For The Music (Unknown Remix)
Kelis – Trick Me (Basement Jaxx Mix)
Chic – A Warm Summer Night (King Britt Remix)
Curtis Mayfield – Move On Up (Erick Kupper Vocal Mix)
Zap Mama – Nostalgie Amoureuse (Bootleg Mix)

[All credit to MissKai and named artists]

This is simple: Download – listen – enjoy.
Some great mixes with even bigger artists, emerging from the underground.

Karma Soultra by Tymeek [right-click here]

Tracklisting:
Intro – Kama Sutra
Stay Down – Velben (Exclusive)< --- DDJ's Own
Sexual Alchemy - LadyBug Mecca
Tired - Sebastian ft B.I.G. (Me7ek RMX)(Exclusive)
N2U - Eric Roberson ft Marcia Ambrosius
Ketch A Vibe - Julie Dexter
Una Palabra - Carlos Verela
Cant Get U Out of My Mind - Blackstreet
Every Women's Dream - Shanice
Softest Lips - Eric Roberson
Lets Get it On in My Jeep - Marvin Gaye ft LL Cool J (Me7ek RMX)
4 Da Luv of Da Game - Raheem DeVaughn & E.Roberson
Holla - Dwele
Close Your Eyes - Lorenzo Owens
Around the World - Lina ft Anthony Hamilton
Dreamin - Jill Scott
Too Close - Next (Me7ek RMX)
Call Block - Jaguar Wright ft Obie Trice
Ha Ha - Toni Blackman (Exclusive)
Rocket Love - Stevie Wonder

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