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mixtape mondays: beats, vibes & crates vol.2

Happy Monday y’all! We have a really good mix for you guys today… this one is called Beats, Vibes & Crates Vol.2 mixed by DJ KS. Very dope mix with a really cool vibe, just check the track list after the jump and you’ll see why we were first drawn to it.

“When I say Beats, Vibes and Crates has no format, I mean it… this mix features some Hip-Hop, Soul and Slow Jams, there is a continuity to the mix though. Starts off with some Jay Dee aka J Dilla, 90s productions, then comes in the original flipped on Stakes is High, opening up a selection of jazz and soul: Mystic Brew is sampled on Tribe’s “Electric Relaxation”, Minnie Riperton “Inside my love” sampled on Tribe’s “Lyrics to Go” (also flipped by Dilla on “The Look of Love” and by many others), “Girl I think the world about you” is sampled on De La Soul’s “Buddy” (and yes I was pretty happy with myself, when I had the idea of throwing those Commodores drums over Minnie Riperton’s break). “Don’t Stop Loving Me” by LTD sampled for Poor Righteous Teachers, “Human Nature” of course flipped by Large Pro for Nas, Debarge’s “Stay with me” sampled on Biggie’s “One More Chance”, James Ingram sampled on MF Doom “Rhymes Like Dimes”, but overall this mix ends with some nice slow jams for you all to chill along with your soul mate ; if you happen to make babies on this mix maybe you can name the baby after me… just kidding.

This is all vinyl, sorry if that ‘Find a Way’ sounds used, it’s because it is. Even though I own 4 copies of this record, I’ve juggled them a lot over the years and the grooves are damaged. The mix is edited clean like out of the french dry cleaner. Peace out.” -DJ KS

Listen: Beats, Vibes & Crates Vol.2

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photos: so much soul mix series 10 year anniversary party

10 years ago 2 DJ’s from The Bay Area got together and dropped a mixtape entitled ‘So Much Soul’. Since then, Vinroc and Shortkut have blessed us with 7 more timeless mixes. This past weekend marked the 10 Year Anniversary of the So Much Soul mix series and we were blessed enough to make the trip out to The Bay and celebrate with some really good people. The vibe was amazing and the music was just that. The night was filled with giveaways from Skull Candy and So Much Soul Clothing while Vinroc and Shortkut played non-stop feel good music for the soul, as well as hitting us with a Whitney Houston tribute set.

Check out the photos from Saturday nights celebration. We were definitely shown love out in The Bay and have to thank Vinroc, Shortkut and the people at SOM for that. It was well worth the trip.

Gallery: So Much Soul Mix Series 10 Year Anniversary Party

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jill scott, erykah badu & black thought perform “you got me”


Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and Black Thought perform “You Got Me” as part of the soul city Philadelphia Tribute at VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul.

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mixtape mondays – raphael saadiq

Stumbled upon this older mix of nothing but music produced by Toni Tone Tony and Lucy Pearl front man Raphael Saadiq. It’s an older mix but definitely worth the download. With artist like D’Angelo, Earth Wind & Fire, Mary J, Angie Stone and more, this mix is must have. I hope that someone makes a part 2 though because Mr. Saadiq has also worked with Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and The Roots who are not on this mix. Anyhow, I looked and looked for a download link but couldn’t find one. So below is the Soundcloud link where you can listen to it. Check for the track list after the jump.

Enjoy!

Listen – Raphael Saadiq – SoulNRnB’s Great Producers

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mixtape mondays – sensitive thugs need hugs

Today we bring you a mix perfect for this rainy weather… actually, it’s perfect for any weather. Just like in the intro, Jay-Z says it best… Sensitive thugs, you all need hugs. The perfect blend of R&B Soul, some new, some old, some in between. DJ Dstrukt did an amazing job.
Check out the track list after the jump. Enjoy it.

And on another note… be on the lookout for 3 new So Much Soul designs to hit you before Christmas.

Download: DJ Dstrukt – Sensitive Thugs Need Hugs

 

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soul sundays – won’t you stay

With all we’ve had going on in the past few weeks, songs like “Won’t You Stay” just make me feel that much better. To have someone by your side that loves, supports and respects you is the greatest feeling and should never be taken for granted. Appreciate the one you have, let them know and show them every day what they mean to you…Love is love.

Happy Soul Sunday!

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mixtape mondays – r&b classics


Check out this 30 minute mix by DJ Soul from NYC of R&B Classics. This mix was recorded in ’97 but the music is timeless. Check out the track list after the jump.

Download: R&B Classics mixed by DJ Soul

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