Mixtape Mondays: Anthony Valadez, King Most & Morse Code, Keyknow
Some of you may be sleeping in today due to the Columbus Day holiday, and you'd be correct to assume that I'm jealous. Nevermind all of the atrocities committed by Columbus - I just would've loved to sleep in on this cold Monday morn. No matter where you might be spending this Columbus Day, we've got your mixtape needs covered!
Anthony Valadez - Nineteen Ninety Forever:
Los Angeles' Anthony Valadez, steps away from his show on KCRW radio for a quick moment to drop Nineteen Ninety Forever, which from it's title means it's another best-of-the-90s mix. What sets this mix apart from others is the track selection. Sure, there are a couple of obvious picks here, but for the most part, Anthony Valadez steers clear of the standards and opts for more overlooked gems like X-Clan's "Grand Verbalizer," Naughty By Nature's "Everything's Gonna Be Alright," and Dilated People's "Pay Attention.
TRACKLIST
A Tribe Called Quest - Buggin' Out
Brand Nubian - Slow Down
Channel Live w/ KRS ONE - Mad Izm
LL Cool J - The Boomin System
Visionaries - Blessings
X Clan - Grand Verbalizer What Time Is It?
Apache - Gangsta B*tch
Nine - Whutcha Want?
Diamond D & The Psychotic Neurotics - I Went For Mine
Black Moon - How Many MC's
Blahzay Blahzay - Danger!
The Roots - Proceed
Jeru The Damaja - Come Clean
Redman - Soopaman Luva 3
The D.O.C - Funky Enough
Das Efx - Mic Checka (Remix)
Dilated Peoples - Pay Attention
Keith Murray - The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World
Common - Resurrection
Group Home - Living Proof
Chubb Rock, OC, Jeru - Crooklyn Dodgers '95
MC Lyte - Poor Georgie
The Beatnuts w/ Big Pun and Cuban Linx) - Off The Books
Naughty By Nature - Everything' Gonna Be Alright
Souls Of Mischief - 93' Till Infinity
King Most & Morse Code - 1990 Now Mix Volume 2:
Despite being called 1990 Now, King Most's second in the series (with Morse Code on the assist) is heavy on current tracks - a diverse selection of current tracks at that. 2 Chainz, Karriem Riggins, Young Jeezy, The Fugees, Wilson Pickett (remixed by Todd Terry, natch), Miguel, Lloyd Banks, Kendrick Lamar, Santigold and New Edition are just some of the artists you'll encounter through this excellent mix.
TRACKLIST
MORSE CODE:
1. The Fugees - Ready Or Not (Clark Kent Django Remix)
2. Karriem Riggins - Moogy Foog It
3. Miguel - Adorn (Cousin Cole Remix)
4. 2 Chainz - I Feel Good
5. MF Doom - Go With The Flow
6. Ryan Leslie feat Fabolous - Beautiful Lie (Remix)
7. Wilson Pickett - Engine #9 (Todd Terry Remix)
8. DJ Hot Day - Hot Day Master Mix
9. Nas feat Mary J Blige - Reach Out
10. Santigold - Go (Switch Remix)
11. New Edition - A Little Bit Of Love (Brenmar Remix)
12. Young Jeezy feat YG & E-40 - Go
13. Breakbot - intersection
14. Susan Cadogan - Juicy Fruit
KING MOST
1. Kendrick Lamar feat. Young Jeezy: Westside Right On Time
2. Lloyd Banks feat. Jeremih: I Don't Deserve You (Big Jacks Remx)
3. Dom Kennedy: Lately
4. Big Sean feat. J Cole: 24K Of Gold
5. Young Gunnaz: No Better Love
6. Notorious B.I.G.: Dreams
7. Busta Rhymes feat. Gucci Mane: Make It Look Easy
8. The Clipse feat Ab-Liva & Sandman: Cot Damn
9. The Firm: Affirmative Action (Trackmasters Remix)
10. Beanie Seagal feat. Old Dirty Bastard: When You Hear That
11. Clyde Carson feat. The Team: Slow Down (Prince Aries Remix)
12. Outkast: Da Art Of Storytellin' Pt. 1
13. Hit Boy feat Kid Cudi: Old School Caddy
Keyknow - U + Me = Us Vol. 3
Keyknow's third duets mix tape U + Me = Us Vol. 3 is yet another collection of classic R&B collaborations. Though sadly close to half of the voices featured on this mix are now forever silenced, there's a lot of life and love being celebrated in this mix. Classic duets from Ashford & Simpson,Stephanie Mills & Teddy Pendergrass, Rick James & Teena Marie, and Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway make this mix an ideal for Cuffing Season, which is well under way!
TRACKLIST
Alexander O'Neal feat. Cherelle - Never Knew Love Like This
Whitney Houston feat. Stevie Wonder - We Didn't Know
Ashford & Simpson - It Seems To Hang On
Roberta Flack feat. Donny Hathaway - You Are My Heaven
Stephanie Mills feat. Teddy Pendergrass - Two Hearts
Angela Winbush feat. Ronald Isley - Lay Your Troubles Down
Miki Howard feat. Gerald Levert - That's What Love Is
Brandy feat. Wayna Morris - Brokenhearted
Michael Franks feat. Brenda Russell - When I Give My Love To You
Tina Turner feat. Barry White - In Your Wildest Dreams
Karyn White feat. Babyface - Love Saw It
Johnny Mathis feat. Angela Bofill - You're A Special Part Of Me
Michael Jackson feat. Siedah Garrett - I Just Can't Stop Loving You
Chante Moore feat. Keith Washington - I Love You
Rachelle Ferrell feat. Will Downing - Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This
Luther Vandross feat. Marsha Wash - I Who Have Nothing
Prince feat. Angie Stone - U Make My Sun Shine
Eric Benét feat. Tamia - Spend My Life With You
Rick James feat. Teena Marie - Happy