DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 8

This Lovers Rock mix is dedicated to Claudette Fontaine who sadly passed away this week. In addition to her contribution to the Lovers Rock scene in the late 70's and 80's Claudette also contributed to artists such as Caron Wheeler, Elvis Costello and Heaven 17.

Claudette's lovers version of Natural High is the track I have gone for in this mix along with a good selection of oldies that should hopefully get you singing on your journey into work on Monday
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As always crank up the B-line and let the Ridym move you!

1. Johnny Osbourne - We Need Love
2. Janet Kay - You Bring The Sun Out
3. Claudette Fontaine - Natural High
4. Lagato - Lately
5. Donna Rhoden - It's True
6. Natural Ites - Lately
7. Lym - Oh La La La
8. Norman Collins - Let Me Go
9. John Mclean - If I Gave My Heart To You
10. Keith Douglas - Cool Down Amina
11. Nina Decosta - Don't Want To Lose You

DJ Ridym - Reggae Rockers 13

Someone told me there's a US President in town and he's looking for some sweet reggae vibes to listen to so I knocked up something special for when he's cruising in his motorcade. I was hoping to hear the bass as the motorcade went past yesterday but I couldn't hear a thing. It's either the sound proofing was too good, I was misinformed or that was Trump's decoy!

Anyway hope you're enjoying the sunshine and the mix and I'll be back again with some more. One Love

1. Ginger Williams - Tenderly

2. Slim Smith - The Time Has Come
3. Delano Stewart - Thats Life
4. The Heptones - Meaning Of Life
5. Delroy Wilson - Baby I Need Your Loving
6. Pat Kelly - How Long Will It Take
7. Cornell Campbell - My Confession
8. Nicky Thomas - Have A Little Faith
9. The Heptones - Hypocrite
10. Johnny Nash - Groovin'
11. Busty Brown - Just As Long As You Need Me
12. Nicky Thomas - Don't Touch Me
13. Pat Kelly - Talk About Love
14. Delroy Wilson - Pretty Girl

DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 6

With Valentines day fast approaching I think its about that time for a Lovers Rock mix so grab your partner and lets get to it!

First up we have some soulful melodies from Carol Thompson, Arema, Tinga Stewart and Ruddy Thomas. Ruddy had several hits during his career which ended with his passing in 2006 one of which was a UK number one hit cover version of the classic Manhattans track just one moment away.

Also featured on this mix are multi-talented Producers, writers and singers Carlton Livingstone and Sugar Minott, who have had a string of hits during the 70's and 80's both in Jamaica and abroad.

Louisa "Markswoman" Marks was one of the pioneers of the Lovers Rock scene scouted as a youngster by the legendary sound system owner Sir Coxsone who at the time was hosting a popular weekly talent contest at the Four Aces nightclub in Dalston, East London.  Louisa who was singing with Dennis Bovell's Sufferer sound system accepted Llyoddie Coxsone's invitation and went on to win ten weeks in a row which then kick started the Lovers Rock genre and opened up the doors for artists like Carol Thompson and Janet Kay.

So kick back with the one you love and take a trip down memory lane with the coolest Lovers Rock selection from yours truly and I'll be back real soon.

One Love 🔯

1. Carol Thompson - Just A Little Bit
2. Ruddy Thomas - Key To The World
3. Arema - Blow My Mind
4. Tinga Stewart - I'm Gonna Fall In Love
5. Carlton Livingstone - Let Me Love You
6. Sugar Minott - My Love Is True
7. Louisa Marks - Caught You In A Lie
8. Sandra Cross - Put It On

DJ Ridym - Reggae Rockers 9 Reggae Got Soul

The sun is shining and it's Carnival weekend bloggers so what better way to kick it off than a classic reggae revival mix with a touch of soul here on the Soulmixtape blog.

This time yours truly treats you to some heart warming "fried rice" selection (crackles) filled with soulful reggae versions of  Deniece "neecy" Williams That''s what friends are for, The four tops Left with a broken heart, Lobo's I'd love you to want me and David Ruffin's Walk away from love to name a few that help to make this a very special revival mix.

So whatever you're planning to do this sunny Bank Holiday make sure you crank this mix up and enjoy, preferably with a shot of quality rum because before you know it Christmas will be upon us!

One love to all. DJ Ridym

1. Barry Biggs - That's What Friends Are For
2. Johnny Clarke - Left With A Broken Heart
3. Bitty Mclean - Walk Away From Love
4. Ginger Williams - In My Heart
5. John Holt - I'd Love You To Want Me
6. Jimmy London - A Little Love
7. The Melodians - Sweet Sensation
8. The Maroons - I'm Leaving It Up To You
9. Johnny Nash - Tears On My Pillow
10. Gregory Isaacs - Lonely Days
11. Johnny Osbourne - Trying To Turn Me On

DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 5

It's Lovers Rock 5 and we've got some good ole favourites for you this time beginning with Carol Thompson's soulful Dreams of You with those vocals that remind me of soul trio The Emotions which is some praise indeed especially as she's solo! Louisa Marks aka Markswoman and the Investigators plus Kofi with lovers rock anthem black pride are all must haves for any lovers rock compilation. Kofi, ex member of lovers rock group Brown Sugar had also worked briefly with Soul II Soul on their 3rd album.

Loads more artists to enjoy on this one so chill out  kick back and enjoy and I'll be back real soon with some more mixes.

1. Carol Thompson - Dreams Of You
2. Junior English - Take Care Of Yourself
3. Matumbi - After Tonight
4. Lloyd Brown - I Know
5. Heptics - Natural Woman
6. Dee Sharp - Let's Rub It Up
7. Louisa Marks - Keep It Like It Is
8. Investigators - Love Is What You Make It
9. Kofi - Black Pride
10. Dennis Brown - Love Has Found It's Way
11. Sugar Minott - Mind Blowing Decisions
12. Leroy Sibles - Break Up To Make Up

DJ Grizz- Reggae Got Soul 10

Summertime is just around the corner so lets get into the sunshine mood with a Reggae Version Excursion. Featuring a selection of great Soul tunes but in a Reggae vibe... its Reggae Got Soul Vol. 10!

We start with a version of the Isley Brothers hit, Mahalia Saunders does Erma Franklins (Aretha's big sister) often covered 60's original justice, Rare Groove fans will recognise the Leon Haywood favourite covered by Wendy Walker, Sonia gives us her take on Gwen McCrae's Funky Sensation, and we end on some classic Smokey but done by Bitty Mclean.... and more!

Have a great Easter Mixtapers

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape

Paris Connection- Whos that lady

Blossom Brown- Oh no not my baby
Mahalia Saunders- Piece of my heart
Claudette Miller and the Ebony Sisters- Too much heaven
Roy Gee- Id rather go blind
Wendy Walker- Its got to be mellow
Sonia- Reggae sensation
The Soul Messengers- Do it til your satisfied
Bitty Mclean- Cruising

DJ Ridym - Lovers Rock 4

Valentines is the theme for the latest installment of my Lovers Rock mix and we get straight into it with Lefty Bantons you are my lady followed by a Lovers Rock version of Denise Williams soul classic cos you love me baby. We also have popular Lovers Rock & Soul legend sound system Sir Lloyd producing Gilroy Sidden's you've changed, good to see the sound still going strong these days keep it up lads!
Dennis Brown and Aswad who coincidently collaborated on the sound clash special promised land which will feature in my upcoming clash mix but enough said about that you'll just have to keep checking the blog for it 😉

That's all from me until next time mixtapers have a very happy Valentines from us here at the Soulmixtape and remember if you can't be with the one you love, love the one you're with! Peace

1. Lefty Banton - You Are My Lady
2. Paulette Tajah - Cos You Love Me Baby
3. Private Collection - Direction
4. Sir Lloyd And Gilroy Sidden - Youve Changed
5. Bashera - Men Cry Too
6. Vivian Jones And Deborahe Glasgow - The First
7. Mike Anthony - Walk Away From Love
8. The Undivided Roots Band - Party Night
9. Dennis Brown - Someone Special
10. Aswad - Back to Africa
11. Caroll Campbell - Between Me And You