Grown Mix Volume 2

Here is the second installment of my "Grown Mix" series. Most of the cuts are soul and funk tracks that were sampled into hip hop tracks... and then a few randoms that fit the culture of the mix.

http://www.divshare.com/download/4869376-cf5

Intro – Quincy Jones – Summer in the City

Bobby Caldwell – What You Won't Do For Love

Claudja Barry – Love for the Sake of Love

Curtis Mayfield – Trippin

Carly Simon – Why

David Axelrod – The Edge

Wendy Rene – After Laughter Comes Tears

The Charmels – Never Grow Old

Heath Brothers – Smilin Billie Suite Pt. 2

Faze-O – Ridin High

Herb Alpert – Rotation

Bob James – Westchester Lady

Hold You Down

I played this track a few times this past weekend as I had forgotten about it. Shame on me. This is beyond a quality track. Why is the Alchemist such a monster on the beat production? Always and forever.

In case you don't know what I'm talking about:
http://www.zshare.net/audio/6051345077728000/

(Take a listen)

Take 5 @ Fuel - Leaders Night

Tonight we are doing the party with Leaders (1354 N. Milwaukee Ave). Their guest djs are Vic Lloyd and Dj Izzo along with myself. The weather is beautiful and there is plenty of outdoor seating. See you there!

Get Get Down

My boy Popstatic and I are starting a new Wednesday night weekly party called Get Get Down. We will be partying until 4am at Berlin (954 W Belmont Ave). There is no cover, cheap dranks, and all different styles of House and Disco all night long. Follow the party at: www.getgetdown.com

Empire Liquors Tonight With HIROKI!

Pause on the "Boom Thugs". I didn't think he was serious :)

Here is a gift: Zebo - Sweet Romance Remix

Take 5 @ Fuel

Tonight I have the fine gents from the St. Alfred Store (1531 N. Milwaukee Ave) joining me at the weekly event, Take 5. Not so much a dance party, but a place where people can have dinner, enjoy the outdoor patio, and hear music of quality. We start early at 8pm.

Dave Brubeck Take five

Benny Mardones - Into the Night

http://www.zshare.net/audio/59966625904561d5/

My lovely wife got me to listen to this song for the first time (surprise surprise) and it has really grown on me. The lyrics are a bit "Jerry Lee Lewis'ish", but it is still a great track. Expect to hear it played at Syrup this month which is at Empire Liquors (1566 N. Milwaukee Ave) on Tuesday, March 26th.

Dark is the Night, Cold is the Ground

http://www.zshare.net/audio/59463192a92c9e01/

( Photo props to Travas Machel )

My spring mix for 2009

Cold Dust Girl Remix

Here is the remix I just finished for the Chicago group, Hey Champ.

http://www.zshare.net/audio/59463692eed2a01f/