DJ Grizz- James Browns Funky People 2

Back to the funky stuff this morning and a collection of Funk Gods and Godessess who worked alongside the Godfather James Brown... Its James Brown Funky People 2!

JB himself plus Vicki Anderson, Maceao Parker, Fred Wesley, Bobby Byrd,Marva Whitney and Lyn Collins all feature in this Funk-fest! So turn it up to 11!

Have a Funk-filled week Mixtapers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape

James Brown- its a new day

Vicki Anderson- Message from the Soul sisters

Maceo and the Macks- Soul power 74

Fred Wesley and the JB’s- If you dont get it the 1^st time

Bobby Byrd- Signed sealed delivered

Marva Whitney- He’s the one

Maceo and all the Kings Men- Got to getcha

Lynn Collins- Take me just as i am

Fred Wesley and the JBs- You can have watergate

DJ Ridym - Rare Soul Mix 26

Well it looks like we're all inspired by the sun this week here at the Soulmixtape HQ so I've plucked out some soulful rare gems to get that summer vibe flowing.

I thought I'd give a special mention to Wee's excellent "find me. love me". Talented Norman Whiteside of 1970's group Wee was serving a 37 year sentence until 2016 when he was finally released following a successful appeal. Whiteside only released the one album with Wee titled You Can Fly My Aeroplane which turned out to be a masterpiece and also includes the sublime title track as well as "try me" which you can find on my Rare Soul Mix 12.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the mix and make sure to pop back to HQ for more soulful gems.

1. G.C.Cameron - You're What's Missing In My Life
2. Errol Ross - Take It Easy On Yourself
3. Blackbyrds - Mysterious Vibes
4. Trumans - Ripe For The Pickin
5. Magic Lady - Hold Tight
6. Dazz Band - Hello Girl
7. Wee - Find Me, Love Me
8. Crystal Winds - Love Ain't Easy
9. Percy And Them - Shake It!

DJ Grizz- Summer Soul 2019

Time for some end of May music to get you into the mood for the upcoming hot days and nights ... its Summer Soul 2019!

A selection of old school Summer themed songs from the likes of Dayton who cover the Sly Stone anthem, theres Daptone queens Saun and Star, some great sunny Philly from the O'Jays, Celtic Soul from Van Morrison and the Beatles classic done in a Nina Simone style.. plus more good stuff for a hot summers day!

Keep cool Mixtapers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape

Dayton- Hot fun in the Summertime

Saun and Starr- Sunshine

Hugh Masekela- Grazing in the grass

The O Jays- Sunshine

Ray Barretto- Summer Sun

Zap Pow- Sunshine people

The Commodores- High on sunshine

Van Morrison- Warm love

Nina Simone- Here comes the sun

DJ Ridym - Old Skool 80's Volume 16

We're turning up the heat with Disco and Boogie as the theme for this mix, with One Way, Kleeer, Dayton and D-Train all talking about the effect music has on us so clearly it was something worth singing about!

One Love

1. One Way ft. Al Hudson - Music
2. Kleeer - Taste The Music
3. D Train - Music
4. Katie Kissoon - You're My Number One
5. Attitude - Love Me Tonight
6. Masurrati - Super Dupa Lovin
7. Dayton - The Sound Of Music

DJ Grizz- Soul Niceness 160 Brit-Soul Special

We have a Soul Niceness Special this morning... Volume 160 is dedicated to those 70's and 80's British Soul/Jazz Funk bands flying the funky flag over here!

We kick off with the Olympic Runners and 1st 12inch I ever bought back in the late 70's, wev'e an early 80's track from London 'New Wave' Funk band Funkapolitan, there's an 1980 track from the still active Incognito, East Ham's own Linda Lewis features and we end on a midlands nugget from the Real Thing... plus more good original UK Soul/Jazz artists.

Keep the funky faith Mixtapers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

Olympic Runners- Keep it up

Freeez- Keep in touch

Funkapolitan- as time goes by

The Warriors- destination

Incognito- Parisienne girl

Hi Tension- Theres a reason

Players Association- Get down mellow sound

Linda Lewis- Sideway shuffle

Real Thing- Story of my life

#TheSoulMixtape BAR-KAYS

 

Another spotlight on an overlooked band, the Bar Kays. Larry Dodson, lead singer, narrates the story of my favorite period of theirs, the 70's and early 80's Mercury records period. 

Now, the funky side of the Bar Kays has been documented in many other mixes, so I'm focusing on the soulful side of the band. You'd be forgiven for thinking some of these tracks were lost Earth Wind and Fire songs they are so good, that soulful band style arrangement so popular in the time. In fact, aside from the great vocals of Maurice and Philip, the songs on this mix play like 70's soulful EWF in thier prime.

So press play below and enjoy, Grizz and Ridym back with you this weekend with some more great music.

DJ Ridym - Old Skool Hip Hop Volume 3

Everything is for a time they say and Hip Hop is not exception. The best days of Hip Hop are truly gone and as true as that is right here at the SoulnRnB HQ Hip Hop is alive and well thanks to Thanos and the time stone!
I've put together most of the artists you'd expect to see right here on this mix so enjoy.

1. Da Bush Babees - Remember We
2. The Notorious B.I.G & Redman - The What
3. Nas - World Is Yours
4. AZ - Ho Happy Jackie
5. Beatnutz - Props Over Here
6. Gravediggaz - Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide
7. Mobb Deep - Survival Of The Fitest
8. Big Pun - I'm Not A Player
9. DMX - Can't Touch The Kid
10. Chubb Rock - Thre Men At Chung King
11. Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Clan Aint Nuthin Ta Fuck Wit

DJ Grizz- Loose Ends

An artist mix today of a Brit-Funk trio who dominated the charts in the 80’s ... the rather excellent Carl, Steve and Jane or better known as London's own- Loose Ends!

Some great 1980’s Soul-Funk classics here including Magic Touch, Who Are You, Hanging on a String, Slow Down and A Little Spice plus more massive 80’s club dancing and Top Of The Pops viewing memories

Stay in the Groove Mixtapers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape

Gonna make you mine

Magic touch

Emergency 999

Who are you

Hanging on a string

Hold tight

Slow down

A little spice

Nights of pleasure

DJ Ridym - Jazz Funk Mix 3

Welcome Mixtapers to #3 of my Jazz Funk mixes. This time around I've snuck in a rare recording of an Alpha Mist instrumental recorded at the legendary Abbey Road studios. I use the term 'snuck' loosely as the track is a whopping eleven minutes long but really doesn't feel it as it takes us on its journey. RC & The Gritz fits in well with this and then either side we have some classic jazz funk the likes of Caldera and Azymuth.

Have a great Bank Holiday weekend.

1. Caldera - Sky Islands
2. Skye - Aint No Need
3. The Feel RC & The Gritz
4. Yussef Dayes & Alfa Mist - Love Is The Message (Live @ Abbey Road)
5. BT Express - Energy Level
6. Special Touch - This Party Is Just For You
7. Santth - Do You Want Me Baby Like I Want You
8. Azymuth - Dear Limmertz

DJ Grizz- Reggae to Soul 2019

Another helping of covers versions this morning with the Soul originals side by side with their Reggae cover brother from another mother... its Reggae to Soul 2019.

We've a bunch of great Soul tunes from the likes of Deniece Williams, War and Rose Royce etc and Reggae versions from Janet Kay, Derrick Harriot, Sharon Forrester and more!

Have a grooving week Mixtapers

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

Deniece Williams- Thats what friends are for

Janet Kay- Thats what friends are for

Chic- I want your love

Norma White- I want your love

War- All day music

Derrick Harriot- All day music

Gene Chandler- Does she have a friend for me

Pete Campbell- Does she have a friend for me

Rose Royce- Love don’t live here anymore

Sharon Forrester- Love don’t live here anymore