Rare Groove/Funk & Soul
Chris Read and Marc Hype – The World’s Greatest Christmas Mixtape (2-CD Set)
Need some funk, soul, boogie (?) and hip hop in your Christmas music? Then look no further! Here’s the background from Chris Read:
“When it came to putting together an Xmas mixtape, I knew I couldn’t do it without getting my friend and 2x ITF champion, Marc Hype in on the act. Marc and I first met about this time last year when DJing at the Rap History club night in Berlin and bonded over our love of obscure rap 12s, unusual breaks and, as it turns out, funky Christmas records. The result of many hours of digging, many more of mix construction and a few email conversations is a little collaboration we’ve decided to call ‘The World’s Greatest Christmas Mixtape’, a title we hope will be taken in good humour and a dose of Christmas cheer.
You’d be forgiven for thinking a Christmas mix is going to be a little corny and you might be right, but what the hell; If some of our favourite artists of all time (Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Michael Jackson to name a few) can get away with making Christmas records, I don’t see why we shouldn’t give some of those records our loving touch – so that’s what we’ve done!”
Download: Chris Read and Marc Hype – The World’s 2nd Greatest Christmas Mixtape: music of substance | rapidshare zip file (Tracklist, artwork and press info are included.)
Hit the jump for the track listing for both volumes…
New Holiday DJ Mix: DJ Ness Digital – Harlem For The Holidays Christmas Mix 2010
This is super-dope. The perfect soundtrack for a Sunday weekend afternoon spent with family, friends or other loved ones getting ready for the Christmas holiday next week. Check Ness Digital’s plug for his excellent seasonal mix:
“This holiday, I wanted to commemorate the season with a mix that was hip, classic, yet; it would still possess a contemporary vibe that could please any listener once they realized that they were listening to something extraordinary and timeless.
This compilation contains an all-star lineup of talent and exclusive remixes spanning Jazz/Funk/Disco/R&B/Soul + Hip-hop genres. The array of up-tempo tracks will undoubtedly cause listeners to feel festively jubilant… or feel the spirit.”
Tracklist:
Alicia Keys – Little Drummer Boy Remix
Tevin Cambell – This Xmas
Eartha Kitt – Santa Baby(Alex Kidd Dj Seep Remix)
Johnny Mercer n The Pied Piper – Santa Claus is Coming to Town (Q-Burns Remix)
Louie Armstrong – Baby its Cold Outside (Mulato Beat Remix)
Charles Brown – Ill be Home For Xmas (Omega Watts Remix)
Dean Martin – Jingle Bells (Dan the Automator Remix)
Rare Earth – I Just Want To Celebrate
The Meters – Handclappin Song
45 Kings/Take 6 – Spread Love Remix
The Winans – Oh Happy Days
Lou Rawls – Have Yourself A Merry Little Xmas (Awayteam Remix)
Pee Wee Herman – Feliz Navidad Interlude
Nancy Wilson – The Xmas Waltz (Awayteam Remix)
Ojays – Family Reunion
R Kelly – Love Letter (Xmas Remix)
James Brown – Soulful Xmas (Dj Catalyst Remix)
Kurtis Blow – Xmas Rappin
Salsoul Orchestra – New Year Melody
Connect with DJ Ness Digital online – website | facebook | BUY the mix HERE
Bonus:
Hit the jump for Kayne and Dipset’s “Christmas in Harlem” track featuring Cam’ron, Jim Jones, CyHi the Prynce, Pusha T, Big Sean, Teyana Taylor & Musiq Soulchild:
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William Devaughn – Be Thankful for What You’ve Got
william devaughn – be thankful for what you’ve got by NJEric65
Maybe a Thanksgiving blog cliche but still a great soul song that articulates a sentiment apropos for today and life in general. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Music Video: Incognito w/ Chaka Khan & Mario Biondi – Lowdown
Cool remake of the Boz Scaggs song from Incognito’s latest album, Transatlantic RPM. Here an mp3 audio stream of it too:
I can’t believe Incognito has been around for thirty years now!
New Music: Levek – Look On The Bright Side
According to Steady Bloggin’ where I swiped this from:
“This song is like a Golden Child borne of sticky copulation between smooth soul jazz and dreamy 60s psych pop.”
There was second line in follow-up to that but politeness and decorum prevent me from posting it here!
And with that I’m done! G’night….