Friday 25 January 2008

The Braxtons So Many Ways (Atlantic) 1996



Nice tune from the High School High Soundtrack in 1996 by The Braxtons.

The Braxtons So Many Ways

Zhane Vibe (Motown) 1994



It's simple-there's not enough Zhane on this blog. Flawless vocals and a nice tune to get the party started...

Zhane Vibe

Maxwell Ascension Don't Ever Wonder The Tribute (Columbia 1996)



Beautifully produced, beautifully sung, this is verging on perfection. Real music. Do yourself a favour and go buy the album.

Maxwell Ascension Don't Ever Wonder The Tribute

Howard Hewett Crystal Clear (It's Time) (Skratch) 1994



Is it me or this tune the BOMB?

Howard Hewett Crystal Clear

Eric B & Rakim In The Ghetto (MCA) 1990



Cool tune by Eric B and Rakim from the old skool! Uses a very tasty sample from a great album by 24 Carat Black called 'Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth' Rakim in full steam here being the lyrical master that he is. If you want some real music pick up the 24 Carat Black album as well.

Eric B & Rakim In The Ghetto


24 Carat Black Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth

Stevie Wonder Rocket Love (Hotter Than July) (Motown) 1980



Dark album track from yet another Stevie Wonder classic album-'Hotter Than July' from 1980. This is packed with killer tunes and a must for the cd collection before you reach for that P Diddy sh*t..

Stevie Wonder Rocket Love

Thursday 24 January 2008

Bobby Brown Don't Be Cruel (MCA) 1988



Wicked Bobby Brown tune off his top first album! Reminisce........

Bobby Brown Don't Be Cruel

Wednesday 23 January 2008

Jamiroquai Too Young To Die (Sony Soho Square) 1993



This is serious modern funk classic. Jamiroquai back in the early days when he seemed to be a lot more politically aware and didn't own 5 supercars..strange how things change with money...

Jamiroquai Too Young To Die

Irini Love On My Mind (White Label) 1993



No image for this one and I can't remember if was on a white label or not.. This is Irini's 'other' hit 'Love On My Mind' as requested!

Irini Love On My Mind

Tuesday 22 January 2008

The Pharcyde Passin' Me By (Delicious Vinyl) 199



What a great record this is by The Pharcyde. I think it's safe to say 'they don't make 'em like this anymore' Samples Quincy Jones' 'Summer In The City' as the main riff..

The Pharcyde Passin' Me By


Quincy Jones Summer In The City

Big Daddy Kane The Lover In You (Mr Cee's Remix) (Cold Chillin') 1991



'The Lover In You' is a track taken from Big Daddy Kane's Prince Of Darkness album from 1991. This is the remix which uses the classic samples from Loose Ends' 'Hangin' On A String' Some wicked lyrics in this but then what would you expect from one of the best and most versatile rap artists of all time?..

Big Daddy Kane The Lover In You (Mr Cee's Remix)


Loose Ends Hangin' On A String

Monday 21 January 2008

Deniece Williams Free (Columbia) 1976



Deniece Williams with her classic 'Free' Covered many times, there is a killer version by Tammy Payne on this blog somewhere..

Deniece Williams Free

Leniece Give My Love To You (White Label) 1990



Love this. One from the old skool. Listen..

Leniece Give My Love To You

Sunday 20 January 2008

Fafa Monteco Danse Avec Les Loops Ghetto Paradise (Blackjack) 1999



Chilled out cut up, some lovely sounds in this-perfect for a Sunday.

Fafa Monteco Danse Avec Les Loops Ghetto Paradise

Loose Ends Time Is Ticking (Look How Long) (Ten) 1990



The first track off the 1990 album 'Look How Long' which is a cd everyone should own! There's some really good songs on this album-'Don't You Ever Try To Change Me' 'Love Controversy' 'Don't Be A Fool' Well worth buying for the £3-£4 you can pick it up for.

Loose Ends Time Is Ticking

Mary J Blige I'm The Only Woman (My Life) (MCA) 1994



This is Mary J Blige's tune using Curtis Mayfield's 'Give Me Your Love' and she does very well with this. Real soul from Mary J instead of the whining we are now used to from her..

Mary J Blige I'm The Only Woman

Curtis Mayfield Give Me Your Love (Buddah) 1972



The man is a legend. Love this track. Beautiful brother rest in peace.

Curtis Mayfield Give Me Your Love