If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, then definitely go check out my boys DJ Unkle Chip and DJay Jung…easily two of the dopest DJ’s in NY and NJ, bottom line. They’re gonna be spinning at STAY this Sunday, you can check out the full details over at their site The Elite Camp.
Sidenote: Check out that hot flyer, Chip can design, too!
Peace.
Cover Art + Mixed by Darien Victor Birks of Flwrpt
The Message
Legendary, untouchable, versatile…these are just a few words to describe one of the greatest, most influential record labels of ALL-TIME, Motown. The record label started back in 1959 (in Detroit) by Berry Gordy, which was FIFTY years ago, hence the title of my latest mix, Motown Fifty. This is my way of saying thank you to all of the super talented artists and musicians that blessed us with some amazing music, music that will live within us all for the rest of our lives. That’s powerful.
Sit back, relax, and try to enjoy this journey through Motown music…
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Listen Now:
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Tracklisting:
Yvonne Fair – Funky Music Sho’ Nuff Turns Me On f/ Marvin Gaye
Willie Hutch – Foxy Brown Theme
Jackson 5 – Sing A Simple Song (Live)
Undisputed Truth – UFO’s
The Temptations – You’ve Got My Soul on Fire
Jackson 5 – Dance & Hum Along
Stevie Wonder – Everytime I See You I Go Wild
Ivy Joe Hunter – Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever
The Supremes – Come Into My Life
Willie Hutch – Get Ready For The Get Down
Gladys Knight & The Pips – Thank You (Falettin Me Be Mice Elf Again)
The Four Tops – Reflections
Yvonne Fair – Tell Me Something Good
The Temptations – I Need You
Rick James – Fool On The Street
The Temptations – Ain’t No Sunshine
The Miracles – Poor Charlotte
Mandre – Maxymus Lyte (Opus III)
Mandre – Third World Calling (Opus II)
Wes Henderson – Reality
Jackson 5 – Take You Higher (Live)
Diana Ross & The Supremes – Nitty Gritty
Stevie Wonder – Light My Fire
The Supremes – Oh Be My Love
Jackson 5 – I’ll Bet You
The Temptations – What It Is
G.C. Cameron – No Matter Where
Diana Ross & The Supremes with The Temptations – Sweet Inspiration
Diana Ross – Surrender
Jackson 5 – Dancing Machine
Yvonne Fair – Stay A Little Longer
The Spinners – Message From A Black Man
Tom Clay – What The World Needs Now Is Love
Undisputed Truth – Ungena Za Ulimwengu
Eddie Kendricks – Diamond Girl
Smokey Robinson – Just Passing Through
Jr. Walker & The All-Stars – Love Hangover
Diana Ross & Jackson 5 – Feelin’ Alright
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Tears Of A Clown
The Supremes – Sweet Dream Machine
The Miracles – Smog
Undisputed Truth – What’s Going On
Gordon Staples & The Motown Strings – Sounds Of The Zodiac
Berry Gordy (Sound bite over the Gordon Staples track)
Marvin Gaye – Intro Theme Live
Marvin Gaye – Too Busy Thinking Bout My Baby/How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You (Live)
Marvin Gaye – Cloud Nine
Marvin Gaye – I Wanna Be Where You Are (Outro)
Founder, Berry Gordy in front of Motown recording studio Hitsville U.S.A.
Also, be sure to check out my other mixes here.
Peace.
Artist: Brother To Brother
Title: Let Your Mind Be Free
Year: 1976
Label: Turbo
Format: Vinyl LP (Original)
Flwrpt Rating of this Record: 4.0/5.0
Review
I have two “Brother To Brother” albums, and they’re both completely different. But neither of them really have a true identity, with varying vocals and arrangements, but that’s not a bad thing. These guys are funky for sure, and I enjoy their music to the fullest! Their sound is neither commercial nor is it underground…but it’s relatable. Major plus here, nothing on this album sounds disco-esque, not that there is anything wrong with disco, I like disco, however, a lot of bands went disco in 76, but “Brother To Brother” seemed to stick to their funk guns and drop another good album. Take notice of their pocket grooves on this LP…among other things. Enjoy…
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Groovy Day
Joni
Visions
Design
This is a very nicely designed LP cover, freehand illustration. The hand-drawn cloud type treatment is a nice touch, along with the unconventional color palette. Let Your Mind Be Free, this image is portraying that idea perfectly! It’s like freeing your mind to the higher plane of enlightenment or something. I can dig it though, two thumbs up here…
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Additional info on Brother To Brother
Readers, is it okay for me to show my humorous side right quick? I think this scene is absolutely hilarious! Enjoy…
Peace.
Artist: Doug Carn
Title: Adams Apple
Year: 1974
Label: Black Jazz
Format: Vinyl LP (Original)
Flwrpt Rating of this Record: 4.0/5.0
Review
Probably Doug’s best album here…energy through the roof, a nice fusion of jazz and vocals done the right way. Doug gets down on the organ, electric piano, and the moog with this album. This is probably one of his more soulful releases as well, but I think that’s one of the things that puts this LP over the top…its ability to capture two to three genres of music successfullyin each of the tracks. Enjoy the tunes, this ones a treat…
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Higher Ground
Adams Apple
Sweet Season
Design
The cover is pretty cool, although I’m not quite sure why there is a 3-D glasses effect applied to the image. I dont see what that has to do with the title Adams Apple, but Carn was a pretty deep guy, so I’m sure he had his reasons. The dope part is that the three images are all Doug Carn, but in different stages of life (from younger to older). The way they captured that with the same clothing is pretty cool. Small thing, but I believe that this was the only white cover that Black Jazz records ever produced for Carn, it stands out against his other records musically and visually as well.
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Additional info on Doug Carn
Ron, Record Collector.
Just a cool little vid about a guy name Ron who collects records. Short, sweet and simple! Enjoy…
By the way, at the end of this vid I caught a glimpse of the scenery and noticed that this guy lives in Brooklyn, Ft.Greene! Very close to where I live…small world.
Peace.