DJ Grizz- Luther Vandross Mix

Following on from my recent Change mix here's a little something from the Change vocalist that became a Soul superstar in his own right- Luther Vandross. The man with the velvet voice began as a backing singer for artists like Chaka Khan, Diana Ross and David Bowie to name a few, before having huge success with his debut LP - Never Too Much... and the rest is history!

Here's my personal selection of Luther faves including a live version of Never Too Much (he was renown for his live shows and I caught him once in London during the late 80's), there's Til' My Baby Comes Home, a fantastic version of Stevie Wonders Creepin', includes She Loves Me Back and ends on the powerful Still In Love... plus more magic to relive.

Catch you soon

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

Never too much (live)

Til my baby comes home

Its good for the Soul

Follow my love

Since i lost my baby

Creepin

Dont wanna be a fool

She loves me back

Still in love

SoulNRnB's Street Sounds Sessions 2016 PART TWO

Part Two of my picks of the year as featured on Nuwaveradio.net has some great trcks from Thundercat, Kindred the Family Soul, Frank Ocean & Beyonce, Phonte & Erro plus some great Indie artists.

Hopefully you'll find something to  groove to, PART THREE should be here by the end of the year for all those asking about the upfront mixes. Be sure to check out #TheSoulMixtape shows as they often contain new tunes too.

Until next time, enjoy!

DJ Ridym Presents: Dusty Roads

Howdy folks DJ Ridym back again with another new selection where I'll be bringing you tunes from the beaten track but as it's my first foray into the unknown I've selected just the right raw combination of funk, soul and Jazz to get you to your destination...all aboard!!

Next up DJ SoulnRnB and the Grizz, one love.

1. Pacific Express - The Way It Used To Be

2. Shina Williams - Agboju Logun

3. Larry Youngs Fuel - Turn Out The Lights

4. Meters - Just Kissed My Baby

5. John Legend & The Roots - Hang On In There

6. Sly Johnson - I'm Talking Bout Freedom

7. Fatback Band - Baby Doll

8. Brother To Brother - A Love Of My Own

9. Funkadelic - I'll Stay

10. Darondo - Didn't I 

11. Bilal - Never Be The Same

12. Al Green - What A Wonderful Thing Love Is

13. Bob Marley - So Jah Say

DJ Grizz- Soul Niceness 119

Morning Mix-tapers! Time for some more serious Soul and Rare Grooves from the shelves... its Soul Niceness Vol 119!

We begin with a break-up Soul classic from Roberta and Donny, next up some Latin Soul from Joe Bataan, we've some no-nonsense funky Gospel from the Sensation Singers, there's a great cover from Oneness of Juju, some heavyweight 60's Soul from Bobby Bland and we end with a Shalamar nugget.. plus more high quality stuff from the Grizz vaults.

See you in a weeks time!

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Roberta Flack & Donny Hatherway- Where is the love

Joe Bataan- Call my name
Maureen Bailey- Takin my time with you
Gospel Sensations Singers- What a friend
Oneness of Juju- Breezin’
Jim Gilstrap- Special occasion
Mass Production- One more chance
Bobby Bland- That did it
Shalamar- This is for the lover in you

DJ Grizz- Change Mix

This mornings mix is a tribute to one of the early 80's best Soul-Funk Bands - Change. Beginning as an Italian Studio Band formed by producer Jacques Fred Petrus they were responsible for a string of Soul Club Classics and Funk/Disco hits from 1979 through to the mid 80's. They had collaborations with Jam & Lewis not to mention helping to launch the career of Luther Vandross who sang on their early hits.

Here's my little selection of Change favourites including Heaven of My Life, the massive Glow of Love, the great Miracles, a bass slapping monster in Paradise, a beach anthem in Lovers Holiday and ending on the club hit Searching.

SoulNRnB and DJ RidyM are never far away!

Catch you soon Mix-tapers!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

Heaven of my life

The Glow of love
Hold tight
Miracles
Take you to heaven
Paradise
The very best in you
A lovers holiday
Searching

#TheSoulMixtape Tape No.18 on Nuwaveradio

Tape 18 of #TheSoulMixtape features tributes to both Erykah Badu and Muhammad Ali who passed away just before the show went out on Nuwaveradio.net. Add to that some soul classics and some funk rarities and you've got an hour of class.

As usual, tracklist on the Mixcloud player below; And be sure to stay tuned for upcoming mixes from DJ Ridym and Grizz.

DJ Ridym - Soul Weekender 1

Back again folks with a new series incorporating good music from those halcyon days of the great British soul institution affectionately known as The Soul Weekender.

Caister, Margate, Prestatyn and Skegness, these were the UK holiday destinations for young and old to escape their 9-5 and get on down to some of the best in soul music listening to DJ's like Chris Hill, Froggy, Greg Edwards and Robbie Vincent providing the good grooves. 

Soul Weekender is my tribute to those hard core ravers who endured 48 hours of non-stop dancing, singing and drinking which normally kicks off at the Main Hall but then breaks out into smaller Chalet Raves until the wee hours of the morning where you'd attempt to drag what was left of you and your mates to the local cafe for breakfast before heading to the pool party for some fun and games, I salute you all! 

1. Phyllis Hyman - You Know How To Love Me

2. Teena Marie - I Need Your Lovin

3. Jean Carne - Don't Let It Go To Your Head 

4. Cashflow - Mine All Mine

5. Joycelyn Brown - Somebody Else's Guy

6. Maze Feat. Frankie Beverly - Before I Let You Go

7. The Funkmasters - I Can't Believe It's Over

8. Meli'sa Morgan - Fool's Paradise

9. Keni Burke - Risin' To The Top

10. The Jacksons - Give It Up

11. Odyssey - Don't Tell Me Tell Her

DJ Grizz- Soul Niceness 118

I'm back on the Rare Groove and Soul crate diggin' this week with Soul Niceness vol. 118!

We kick off with a Rare Groove party favourite from Passion, we keep it 2step with Ray Goodman and Brown, there's a forgotten gem from the LA Boppers, some Disco vibes from Miami, a bluesy Soul goodie from Johnny Guitar Watson and end with an early 80's treat from the big man himself Barry White... plus more!

Catch you real soon..

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

Passion-Midnight lovers

Ray Goodman and Brown- Saying goodbye is easy
YBS- If you ever change your mind
LA Boppers- If you go
Future Flight- You should’ve been there
Miami- Kill that roach
Johnny Guitar Watson- Gor for it
Zenith- Honey love
Barry White- Love making music

DJ Grizz- Wind Down Soul 9- The Love Songs

Something this morning for the romantics out there- a selection of classic old chilled out Soul and Jazz celebrating Love.... its Wind Down Soul 9- The Love Songs!

We start the snuggle selection suitably with a duet from Teena Marie and Ronnie McNeir, the Walrus of Love is up next, Jimmy Helms gives us his high pitched hit, Dianne Reeves lends some smooth Jazz to a classic love song, Ann Peebles has a Hi Records love ballad on 2nd thoughts and we end on an Isley Brothers tender Soul classic.... plus more songs of affection to re-acquaint yourself with!

Teena Marie Ronnie Mcneir- My baby loves me

Barry White- Let me in and lets begin love
Jimmy Helms- Gonna make you an offer
Dianne Reeves- Lovin you
Roberta Flack- Feel like making love
Gene Dunlap- Before you break my heart
Ann Peebles- I still love you
Blackbyrds- Soft and eaey
Isley Bros- Living for the love of you

My blog brothers Mr S and DJ R are up soon. I'm back before you know it... love and peace!

Grizz- The Soul Mixtape Blog

DJ Ridym - Rare Soul Mix 1

It brings me great pleasure to introduce the very 1st of my rare groove compilation's RARE SOUL MIX bringing you some of my own personal favorites to introduce the series. Each one a gem in it's own right but carefully selected together into one mix really does make it something special.

Like the stunning vocals of Clarice Taylor on James Mason's Funny Girl taking you on her journey as she's whisked away from the doldrums to somewhere more enchanting and with the promise of love and more to come.

I always say 'Strings bring the drama' and none more so than Freda Payne's - Tell Me and Millie Jackson's - Rising Cost of Love. Brief Encounter's - Human has the ladies pointing to the ceiling saying 'oooo that's my jam right there!'

I sign off the whole bloody affair with a Leroy Hutson (who else?!) big production 2-step classic.

Up next: DJ Grizz and SoulNRnB until then Jah Bless, Love and Guide you all!

1. Prince - My Love Is Forever
2. Phil Upchurch - When And If I Fall In Love
3. Rasa - When Will The Day Come
4. Willie Hutch - I Like Everything About You
5. Brief Encounter - Human
6. Freedom Express - Fancy Free
7. James Mason - Funny Girl
8. Freda Payne - Tell Me Please
9. Millie Jackson - Rising Cost Of Love
10. Nancy Wilson - Let's Hold On To Love
11. Leroy Hutson - So Much Love