New Music: Amy Winehouse – It’s My Party (feat. Quincy Jones)

Amy Winehouse has still got it even after everything she’s gone through but I kind of hate this song (originally recorded by Leslie Gore back in the day). I think this new track, produced by Mark Ronson, is from some Quincy Jones (tribute?) compilation that I’ve started to hear rumblings about. There’s a record sampling the Sanford and Son TV show theme featuring T.I. or something (??) also floating around.

[via Cactus Cultural]

New Music: The Jack Moves – A Fool For You

Apparently this is actually not a throwback and is a song by a group from Asbury Park, NJ (yes, as in where ‘The Boss’, Bruce Springsteen is from. Side bar: this might be the only time Bruce Springsteen ever gets mentioned on this blog!)

The Jack Moves – A Fool For You [direct mp3 download link – please right click and save as]

[via Steady Bloggin’]

Throwback Music: Volcov Edits by Volcov (aka ISoul8)

Nice collection of rare-groove and Garage-style disco edits by Volcol (aka Isoul8) spotted on the twitter of the homeboy, DJ Paul E. Lopes.

Track List:
1. “Intro”
2. Linda Tillery – “Makin’ Time” (Volcov cut)
3. Lenny White – “Best Of Friends” (Volcov cut)
4. The Strikers – “Hold On To Your Feeling” (Volcov cut)
5. Pink Rhythm – “More And More” (Volcov cut)
6. Finished Touch – “Need To Know You” (Volcov edit)
7. Dee Dee Bridgewater – “Sweet Rain” (Volcov – SJNRL edit)
8. Blue Magic – “Never Get Over You” (Volcov edit)
9. Norman Connors – “Stay With Me” (Volcov edit)
10. Warriors – “Destination” (Volcov edit)
11. Steve Marshall – “Maintain” (Volcov edit)
12. Ronnie Laws – “Young Child” (Volcov edit)
13. Ronnie Foster – “Feet” (Volcov cut)
14. 52nd Street – “Express” (Volcov cut)



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Throwback Music: Sister Sledge – Pretty Baby

Heard this last night while out at diner. Sister Sledge are so underrated. Here’s a remix of this track too:

Sister Sledge – “Pretty Baby (Eyans Deep Space Dub)”

[via Eyan]

2011 MAZDA2 presents Mayer Hawthorne & The County National Concert Tour

I was at the Toronto date of this tour thanks to the homies, Josh and DJ Graffiti. I’ve had my issues with the Mayer Hawthorne movement in the past, but dude put on a great show and I have to concede, he’s probably gonna end up becoming huge.

To celebrate DJ Jazzy Jeff’s appearance at tomorrow night’s Boston show, cop a download Jeff’s exclusive remix of Hawthorne’s track, “No Strings” via MazdaUSA after the jump. (more…)