DJ Grizz - Wonder Jazz

My last mix of 2018 and time to delve into my Jazz-Funk boxes for some corking cover version. Not just any covers mind you - a selection of great Jazz Funk versions of Stevie Wonder tracks.

We start with a Cubana take on Do I Do, then a New Orleans brass version of Superstition, more Latin Jazz from Orchestra Novel, we've the great percussionist Mongo Santamaria's cover of Creepin' and end on some Jap Jazz from Indigo Jam Unit plus more Wonder-full Jazz to discover!

Have a great New Year Mixtapers!

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Cuban Jazz Combo- Do I Do

Button down brass- Superstition

Norman Brown- Too high

Urbie Green- I wish

Orquesta Novel- Don’t you worry bout a thing

Deep Blue Organ Trio- As

Esther Satterfield- Bird of beauty

Mongo Santamaria- Creepin

Indigo Jam Unit- My Cherie Amour

DJ Ridym - Rare Soul Mix 23

Hi Folks, this is the last one from me for this year so I hope you enjoy. Have a Merry Soulful Christmas and be sure to check us out in the New Year. Peace to one and all!

1. Positive Force - Today It Snowed
2. The Kazu Matsui Project - Standing On The Outside
3. Mystique Ft Ralph Johnson - Fill You Up
4. Renee Geyer Band - It Only Happens
5. Marcina Arnold - Memory
6. Jon Lucien - Who Will Buy
7. Joe Bataan - Ordinary Guy
8. John Handy - You Live You Learn
9. Ozone - Our Hearts Will Always Shine
10. Tom Browne - Come For The Ride
11. Stepchild - Sun Will Always Shine
12. Roy Ayres - Everybody Loves The Sunshine

DJ Grizz- Reggae Party Mix

As is normal on the site during the party season I lay down a mix of party classics and this year its the turn of some Reggae Classics to grace the dancefloors. Full of great early Dancehall, Lovers Rock and Revival classics to help that get together along.

Dennis Brown, Frankie Paul, Sugar Minnott, Carroll Thompson and more .... all the heaveyweights are here to help celebrate the season and wind your waist to!

Time to shake a leg Mixtapers!

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Dennis Brown- Have you ever

Half pint- I’m not a Substitute lover

Frankie Paul- Stuck on you

Aswad- Smokey blues

Jnr Murvin- Police and thieves

Sugar Minnott- Good thing going

Intense- The very best

Carroll Thompson- I’m so sorry

Gregory Issacs- Cool down the pace

SoulNRnB's Xmas & New Years 80's Boogie Mix

My last mix for 2018 and its a 60 min mix of 80's boogie tunes to set the holiday season off right! Perfect for any parties or "getting ready to go out-out" your doing this december. Get your dancing shoes on and enjoy music written or produced by boogie greats like Leroy Burgess and Kashif, with boogie classics from the likes of Sharon Redd, the Sugarhill Gang and more.

Ive got the trifecta of my birthday, Xmas and the New Year coming up, so gonna take a break till 2019. Wanna take the opportunity to thank blog readers and Mixcloud listeners for sticking with us at #TheSoulMixtape. Happy Holidays and have a wonderful new year! Stay tuned for more from Grizz and Ridym, and check out more of my shows on nuwaveradio.net

BYE BYE 2018!!

DJ Ridym - Brit Funk & Rare Soul Mix 9

Greetings mixtapers and welcome to the Soul Mixtape blog with your's truly bringing you the best in UK Soul, Jazz Funk and RnB.

This time stepping away slightly from the 70's and early 80's Jazz Funk theme of previous mixes to more recent stuff, so tuck right in and as they used to say, if you don't know you better get to know!

Xmas is almost upon us and the mad rush continues so without further ado I bid you all the best of luck if you're shopping for presents as it is truly a jungle out there.

Until next time...

1. Sinclair - I Want You Back
2. Drizabone - Real Love
3. Closer Than Close - You Got A Hold On Me
4. D-Influence feat. Shola Ama - This I Promise You
5. Jamiroquai - Blow Your Mind
6. Amy Winehouse - Know You Now
7. Corrine Bailey Rae - Closer
8. Kruez - Smile
9. Beverley Knight - Moving Up
10. Lemar - 50-50
11. Paul Johnson - Intimate Friends
 

SoulNRnB's Street Sounds Sessions 2018 Part FOUR

First of two mixes from me to finish off 2018 in this holiday season, and its the last part of my picks of the best tracks of 2018. Itf eatures some great tracks from the likes of Marc Mac's Fourth Kind, the Dangerfeel Newbies latin inspired take on a Janet Jackson classic, the return of Change and a great Joey Negro Remix, Soul steppers from Conya Doss and Ari Lennox, Thundercat hooking up with Flying Lotus, plus many independent artists that are well worth a listen.

Ill be back before the end of the year with my Xmas/New Years 80's boogie mix, but until then more great music on the blog via Grizz and Ridym

DJ Ridym - Reggae Rockers 16 Skinhead Reggae

For this weeks Reggae Rockers mix we revisit the classic Trojan treasure troves to dig out those reggae nuggets that made the label so popular in the UK during the 60's and then again in the later 70's to early 80's by the Skinheads and Rudeboys.

Tracks such as Skinhead A Bash Them, Long Shot Kick The Bucket, Guns of Navarone, Wet Dreams and Judge Dread's She's A Big Girl Now.
As my previous mix covering this genre didn't feature Judge Dread I thought I'd include one of my favourites. Judge who's earlier life as a bouncer and body guard had helped him form connections with Prince Buster and Trojan records. This then lead to the launch of his own career on the reggae scene with millions sold in Jamaica and the UK despite being banned by the BBC for his explicit lyrics.

Ska and Rocksteady tracks from Toots, Max Romeo, Derrick Morgan and Lee Scratch Perry make this a Trojan gift box for reggae fans. As always, crank up the bass and enjoy!

1. Claudette And The Corporation - Skinhead A Bash Them
2. Tony Scott - What Am I To Do
3. The Pioneers - Long Shot Kick The Bucket
4. Max Romeo - Wet Dream
5. Lorna Bennett - Breakfast In Bed
6. Judge Dread - She's A Big Girl Now
7. The Soul Sisters - Wreck A Buddy
8. Lee Scratch Perry - Bucky Skank
9. Charly Ace & Fay - Punany
10. The Untouchables - Cool Down
11. Dave Barker & The Upsetters - Shocks Of Mighty
12. Freddie Notes & The Rudies - Guns Of Navarone
12. I Roy & The Jumpers - Hot Bomb
13. Derrick Morgan - Rudie In Court
14. Toots & The Maytals - Country Roads

DJ Grizz- Soul Niceness 153

The last Soul Niceness of the year and still packed full of that 70's and 80's good stuff... its volume 153!

We've a Brazilian Jazz-Funk stomper to start with, a Rare Groove anthem from Side Effect, some funky dancefloor grooves from Oneness of Juju, there's a great Supremes hit from 1970- the 1st to feature Jean Terrell on lead vocals and we end on a Stevie Wonder nugget... plus more as always!

Stay ever Soulful Mixtapers

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Azymuth- Jazz carnival

Taana Gardner- Heartbeat

Side Effect- SOS

Oneness of Juju- Every way but loose

Gil Scott Heron- 95 South

Betty Padget- Sugar daddy

The Supremes- Up the ladder to the roof

Teddy Pendergrass- Life is for the living

Stevie Wonder- Bird of beauty

DJ Grizz- Xmas Soul 2018

As is traditional on the Blog in the 1st weeks of December, its time for our Xmas mix. Choc full of the good stuff you don’t usually hear in the shops or on Radio- heres a selection of great old time seasonal Soul, Reggae and Jazz!

We start and end all funky with Sharon Jones, and then in the middle we have great tunes from Will Downing, Barry Biggs, India Aria with Joe Sample and many more cuts to celebrate the season.

Have a great Yuletide month guys and girls!

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Sharon Jones and the Dapkings- White xmas

Margie Joseph- Xmas gift

Will Downing- I’ll be home for xmas

Rico Rodriguez- Silent night skank

Barry Biggs- I saw mummy kissing Santa Claus

Anthony Hamilton Chaka Khan- The Xmas song

India Arie Joe Sample- Let it snow

Diana Ross- Twinkle twinkle little me

Sharon Jones- Big bulbs

DJ Grizz- Mellow Soul Classics 9

The Xmas madness starts here, so why not take 5 to chill and relax with a dose of Mellow Soul magic... here's Mellow Soul Classics Vol.9!

The laid back Soulfest starts with a heartbreak anthem from Dorothy Moore, there's a massive MJ hit ballad, Neicey Williams feels a bit Silly, the Isley's bring their usual quality and we end on some mellow niceness from Gladys Knight... plus more wind-down 70's and 80's goodies.

Talking of Xmas I've my annual seasonal mix to bring you next week... til then stay chilled!

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Dorothy Moore- Misty Blue

Michael Jackson- One day in your life

Jerry Butler- Aint understanding mellow

Denise Williams - Silly

Average White Band- A love of your own

Larry Graham - One is a million you

Slave - for the love of you

The Isley Brothers- Dont say goodnight

Gladys Knight- Neither one of us 

DJ Ridym - RnB Sessions 20

This weeks RnB Session features some new works from Jazz funk outfit Jazzanova with the excellent rework of Common's Go! and Marshmellows Soulpower. The RnB scene is trully represented with the best of UK talent by way of upcoming artists Ella Mai, Cleo Sol, Mahailia and Radiant Children. There's one from colab outfit Jericho Jackson which is essentially Elzhi of Slum Village linking up with producer Khrysis who is known for his previous work with Justus League and Little Brother. I'm definitely picking up the Little Brother vibe from this track.

We got some Neo Soul from New Yorker Joanna Teters and one from the talented modern day P-Funker herself, Ms Geogia Anne Muldrow.

More from SoulnRnB and Grizz to come so until next time just keep it on the ONE.

1. Method Unique - Superstar
2. Marshmellows (Jazzanova) - Soulpower
3. Common feat. Joy Denaiane (Jazzanova)- Go!
4. Endre Blaq - More
5. Ella Mai - Good Bad
6. The Internet - Come Over
7. Potatohead People - Quest For Love
8. Jericho Jackson - Talkin' Bout
9. Awon & Phoniks - Mad Lethal
10. Joanna Teters - Zero To A Hundred
11. Georgia Anne Muldrow - Blam
12. Mahailia - Sober
13. Radiant Children - Poke Bowl
14. Araless - Amplitude
 

DJ Grizz- Soul Niceness 152

Diggin through those shelves again this morning to bring you a great selection of 70's and 80's Soul and Rare Grooves that needs to be listened to... its Soul Niceness 152!

We start with a 60's peach from one the greatest Soul duo's- Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrel, there's a quality piece of Jazz Funk from Roy Ayers- still going strong in his 78th year, a heavily sampled track from Bernard Wright (wait for the chorus), a top album track from Minnie Ripperton and we end on Stevie classic from the 70's... plus more.

Keep the Soul alive you lovely people!

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Marvin and Tammi-If i could build my whole world around you

James and Bobby Purify- Morning glory

Earth Wind and Fire- Imagination

Roy Ayers- Dont Stop the Feelin’

Bernard Wright- Spinnin’

Average White Band- Youre my no.1

Minnie Ripperton- Can you feel what im saying

Ned Doheny - Think like a lover

Stevie Wonder - knocks me off my feet

#TheSoulMixtape Barry White and Friends

Featuring Barry white compositions, productions and songs of his own, this mix is a tribute to the great man. He talks about his life and career and the mix pulls out some of his lesser known tunes as well as productions for others including the awesome Love Unlimited.

 Yes, Barry had a pop career with many big hits, but he was also a great writer and arranger and this mix also focus' on that side of the artist. Hoping those that always loved Barry enjoy, and those who are newer to him find out what a great soul man he was.

Stay tuned for Grizz and Ridym, ill be back pronto.

DJ Ridym - Old Skool 80's Volume 13

Welcome campers to the next installment of my 80's mix with some great dance floor fillers to get you moving. Hope you enjoy

1. Stone City Band - Ladies Choice
2. Herley Johnson Jr - Do It
3. Rick James - Give It To Me
4. Tom Browne - Thighs High
5. D-Train - Keep On
6. A Taste Of Honey - Sayonara
7. Carrie Lucas - Show Me Where You're Coming From
8. St. Paul - Intimacy
9. Breakwater - Let Love In

DJ Grizz- Rick James Mix

Today we have a musical tribute to a true 'character' of Funk and Soul music... Mr Rick James. A native of Buffalo, New York state he certainly led a full 'eventful' life, influencing Prince, as well putting out some great music in the 70's and 80's on the Motown roster before his early demise in 2004. Here's some of the best of Rick...

We start with the dancefloor hit Big Time, there's one of many collaborations with his protegee 'Lady T' Teena Marie, the massively sampled Superfreak features, we've Ricks take on the Norman Connors track Starship and end on his 'tribute' to smoking weed with the track Mary Jane... plus RJ Punk Funk to enjoy.

Keep if funky Mixtapers.

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Big Time

You and I

Give it to me baby

I’m just a sucker for you love ft Teena Marie

Dance wit me

Superfreak

Fool on the street

Starship

Mary Jane

DJ Ridym - Rare Soul Mix 22

With only 7 weeks until Christmas the mad shopping rush and traffic jams have really begun so what better way to chill than with the latest Rare Soul mix from yours truly. We've got some great mellow tracks from the start to get your BP down to a normal level and then slowly crank up the pace in the second half with tracks like Prime Time and Classy Lady to help you usher in the new week.

Have a good one until next time. One love.

1. Kimiko Kasai With Herbie Handcock - Tell Me A Bedtime Story
2. Quincy Jones - Somethin' Special
3. Joni Mitchel - Help Me
4. War - Life Is So Strange
5. Holland Dozier - Why Can't We Be Lovers
6. Blue Magic - I Waited
7. Michael Martin - My Wife
8. William Robinson - Prime Time
9. Leroy Hutston - Classy Lady
10. Leon Ware - What's Your Name
11. Richard Evans - Capricorn Rising
12. Nancy Wilson - Sunshine

DJ Grizz- The Best of Acid Jazz

Today we showcase the East London label (Bethnal Green boys!!) that championed the old time Funk, Soul, Jazz sounds by both signing new bands who still played in a revival style plus re-releasing long lost original cuts from various Soul Jazz and Funk legends. Formed in 1987 by legendary DJs Giles Peterson and Eddie Pillar they are still around and doing good work today.

Here's some of the artists that made this label including James Taylor Quartet, The Brand New Heavies, New Jersey Kings, Snowboy and Jamiroquai plus more!

Keep it Funky Mixtapers

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James Taylor Quartet -Stepping into my life

Night Trains ft Marcia Johnson- Lovesick

The Brand New Heavies- Put the funk back in it

The Subterraneans ft Carleen Anderson- Taurus woman

New Jersey Kings- Spinning wheel

Terry Callier- I don’t wanna see myself without you

The Filthy Six- Girlfriend

Snowboy- Theres nothing like this

Jamiroquai- When you gonna learn (Demo)

DJ Ridym - Reggae Rockers 15

Hitting you with some sweet rocksteady for my reggae mix this week. We have George Dekker of the Pioneers telling us all about Mr Walker's bad habits and Nora Dean has found a cure for an unfortunate young lad who apparently has barbed wire in his undercrackers. Not that this made much sense at the time nor the fact that the track sold over 13 Million worldwide for which Ms Dean received around £30!

We also got some rare nuggets from The Tennors' in Weather Report and I'm So Proud from Joe Smith which was later covered as a lover rock track by Kofi.

There's more to enjoy so crank up the B-line and let it move you!

Until next time. Jah Bless

1. Derrick Harriott - The Loser
2. Joe Smith - I'm So Proud
3. Pat Kelly - Somebody's Baby
4. The Techniques - You Don't Care
5. Nora Dean - Barbwire
6. The Uniques - My Conversation
7. George Decker - Nosey Parker
8. Justin Hinds & The Dominoes - Sinners
9. The Tennors - Weather Report

DJ Grizz- Soul Nicenes 151

Off on another musical ride today and what a great soundtrack we have full of revival Soul and Rare Grooves... its Soul Niceness 151!

We kick off with an 80's monster from Leroy Hutson- re released on Acid Jazz a few years back, there's the samplers dream from Leon Hayward, we've Maze's tribute to Marvin, another cut from Teena Marie more famous for its re-work and end on Aretha's big sis' -Erma Franklins1970 version of a 60's classic... plus more exemplary Soul to re-discover!

Catch you soon Soul lovers.

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Leroy Hutson- Now that i’ve found you

Leon Haywood- i wanna do something freaky to you

Pleasure- Let me be the one

Commodores- Wonderland

Maze- Silky Soul singer

Diana Ross- My old piano

Barry White- Love making music

Teena Marie- Ooh la la la

Erma Franklin- I get the sweetest feeling