Here is the 18th mix in our FORGOTTEN TREASURES series where we ask some of our favorite artists to make us a mix showcasing a few of their influences. We give them carte blanche to play anything as long as it’s very personal to them.
We are happy to present this one from DIGGS DUKE, one of our favorite soul artists (and multi-instrumentalist) to have come out in recent years! For the mix he even went as far as making an interlude to explain how these tracks influenced his newest record titled “The Upper Hand & Other Grand Illusions“. The record will be released on Sept 1st, make sure you pre-order that! (Link)
From Diggs Duke: “This mix represents the tradition of music that inspired my upcoming release, “The Upper Hand & Other Grand Illusions.” It’s comprised of records I collected from various friends and family. The mix was created as a result of my mother and I retrieving all of her old records from a storage facility.”
Sylvester – I Need Somebody To Love Tonight – Stars
Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band – We Got It Made – Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band
Michael Jackson – Girlfriend – Off the Wall
Diggs Duke – The Pinnacle – The Upper Hand & Other Grand Illusions
Randy Crawford – Don’t Let Me Down – Everything Must Change
L.T.D. – If You’re In Need – Something To Love
Curtis Mayfield/The Staples Singers – After Sex – Let’s Do It Again Soundtrack
Interlude – Diggs Duke sings and speaks about “The Upper Hand…”
Paul McCartney – Hey Hey – Pipes of Peace
Phyllis Hyman – Complete Me – You Know How To Love Me
Patrice Rushen – Remind Me – Straight From The Heart
Randy Crawford – Everything Must Change – Everything Must Change
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