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Forgotten Treasure: Notorious B.I.G “Everyday Struggle” (1994) + Samples
Declaring any Biggie track to be a forgotten treasure is a delicate statement. Yet, this powerfully delivered storytelling rap full of personal despair is an underrated album-only track from his classic debut Ready to Die. Furthermore, many aspects, from the Read more »
Mix of the Day: Dj Day “Live at The Do-Over” (2011)
This mix is DJ Day at his party-rocking finest! A spacey introduction and you are immediately drawn into the party breaks. Day manages to freshen up classics and introduce modern edits (The Marcos Valle – Estrelar remix tears the roof Read more »
Version Excursion: “In the Rain” (original by The Dramatics)
Cover versions have lead to countless favorite soul songs. Many times, a simple melody is thouroughly fleshed out by rich arrangements. However when its the other way around, covering a complex and profound soul song in other genres can lead Read more »
Future Classic: The Hamptons “Excess EP”
What is the definition of a “grower” record? To me its music you appreciate right away but you truly start to “get” further down the line as you absorb it a little more. As opposed to a record you play Read more »
Tribute to Idris Muhammad (1939-2014)
Drummer Idris Muhammad was truly a musical giant. If many other legends have excelled or innovated, it usually involved a particular genre of music. Not many can be found to have explored so many styles of Jazz let alone Soul, Funk, Read more »