Cover Art: Darien Victor Birks

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It’s got that BANG!…

P – Play
T – This
A – At
Y – Your
P – Party

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Tracklisting:

The Neptunes – Vocal Intro
Toni Braxton – Take This Ring
Amerie – Loves Off The Chain
Tiombe Lockhart – Now Or Never
Tha Rayne – Didn’t You Know
Q-Tip – Let’s Ride
Joe – Just Relax
Amerie – Talkin’ About
Jay-Z – Girls Best Friend
N.E.R.D. – Tape You
Swizz Beatz – Money In The Bank
Missy Elliott – Pass The Dutch
Jamie Foxx – I Don’t Know Why
Lloyd – I Don’t Mind
The Dream – Put It Down
R. Kelly – Bangin’ The Headboard
Sterling Simms – Sex In The City
50 Cent – Do You Think About Me
Eric Roberson – Newness
Allen Anthony – Alright
Mobb Deep – Outta Control (Remix)
Little Brother – Two Step Blues
Busta Rhymes – Fire
Roscoe P. Coldchain – Hot
Slum Village – Hell Naw
Black Milk – Hell Yeah
The Roots – Boom
Busta Rhymes – Don’t Touch Me
Junior M.A.F.I.A. – Get Money
The Clipse – I’m Good
Beyonce – Kitty Kat
R. Kelly – Feelin’ On Yo Booty
Rell – Love For Free
Aaliyah – Rock The Boat
Monica – So Gone (Remix)
Jay-Z – On To The Next One

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Cover Art: Max Vogel aka Razauno (More on the artist below the tracklist)

After a loooooong strenuous (yet enjoyable) digging process, I present you with my latest creation, LAT’10. I came up with the title based on two simple components, LATIN + 2010. It’s only right, the music is completely latin (including mpb, bossa nova, samba, salsa, latin jazz, latin funk, latin soul, latin rock, etc), and this mix is going to bring in the new year, 2010…so when you put the two together, you get LAT’10, simple but it works. So push 2009 waaaaaaay behind you (it was probably the wackest year ever!), and kick 2010 off the right way, with good people, good music…and good times! Enjoy…

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Tracklist:
Hermeto Pascoal – Plin
Marcos Valle – Democ£stico
Som Imaginário – A-3
Gal Costa – Pontos de Luz
César Mariano & Cia – Metropole
Som Imaginário – A (Nova Estrela) n° 2
A Barca do Sol – Dia da Lembrança
Dom Salvador – Tio Macro
Cal Tjader – Aquarius
Herbie Mann – One Note Samba
Azimüth – Manha
Marcos Valle – Não Tem Nada Não
João Donato – Não Tem Nada Não (Live)
Banda Black Rio – Maria Fumaça
Ocho – Mamey Colorado
Joe Bataan – Fin
Bwana – Todo Es Real
Egberto Gismonti – Pêndulo
Marcos Valle – Pista 02
Gal Costa – Relance
Azymuth – Águia Não Come Mosca
Emilio Santiago – Bananeira
Leny Andrade & Pery Ribeiro – Que Bandiera
Zimbo Trio – Poliedrol
Joe Bataan – Latin Strut
Marcos Valle – Tiu-ba-la-quieba
Dom Salvador – O Tempo Será Tua Paz
A Barca do Sol – Os Pilares da Cultura
Gal Costa – Vou Recomeáar
Eumir Deodato – Rondando Aí Por (Rudyns)
Egberto Gismonti – Janela de Ouro
Pucho & the Latin Soul Brothers – San Juan
Os Mutantes – Top Top
Hermeto Pascoal – Asa Branca
Eddie Palmieri – Suave
Sergio Mendes – Ponteio
Marcos Valle – Ele e Ela

The cover art was done by a friend of mine, an AMAZING designer/illustrator/typographer by the name of Max Vogel, also known as Razauno. Not only does he create some of the best art and design work that’s out there, but he’s also a TRUE lover of music, so when he offered to design a cover for the LAT’10 mix, the answer was “YES” without a doubt. I am super pleased with the results by the way!

You can check out his work on his website at razauno.com, he can also be found discussing and sharing cool stuff on his blogs at blog.razauno.com and 12ozprophet.com. Go check him out!

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SoulBounce.com is one of my favorite music sites on the web, PERIOD. So when they reached out to me to be a part of their “Mixologists” series, I responded to them with an instant “YES!”. So I created a mix especially for them and the thousands of viewers that follow their amazing site. The music is comprised of r&b soul, nu-soul, brazilian house, deep soulful house, and some electronic grooves as well. I hope they enjoyed it, I hope YOU enjoy it…

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(Tracklisting and other details available at SoulBounce.com)

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Cover Art + Mixed by Darien Victor Birks of Flwrpt

The Message
Autumn is a bit different from what I’ve traditionally created. Here I’m mixing deep house, nu-soul, r&b, and electronic music. It’s all about the vibes this go-round, hopefully you all can feel it! Enjoy…

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Tracklisting:
Eric Roberson – N2U
N’Dambi – Call Me
Aya – Love Yourself
Stevie Wonder – My Love Is On Fire (DJ Spinna Remix)
Peven Everett – Time After Time
Alison Crockett – Crossroads ( DJ Spinna Remix)
Andre 3000 – She Lives In My Lap
Stephanie McKay – Peace & Quiet
Masinuh – Construction
Soulquarians – Saturday Night
Jamiroquai – Alright
Vikter Duplaix – Grover (Remix)
A.G. Thomas – The 1, 2
Randy Watson Experience – Grover III
Tony Toni Tone – I Couldn’t Keep It To Myself
Dam-Funk – Fantasy
Alison Crockett – U R
Danny Madden – Facts of Life
Peven Everett – Stuck
Dam-Funk – Mirrors
Shafiq – Love Still Hurts

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Cover Art + Mixed by Darien Victor Birks of Flwrpt
Photography by Donald McPherson

The Message
I started constructing this mix on the night of September 11th, and finished this morning, September 13th (hence the title). There’s really no concept to this one (hence the anonymous black hooded cover), I just had some random music that I wanted to share with my readers/viewers. I hope you all enjoy…

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Cover Art + Mixed by Darien Victor Birks of Flwrpt

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I never did a pure funk mix…but all summer I have been digging hard for funk records, funk breaks, etc. I came up on some pretty dope music (in addition to some stuff I already had) and naturally I took that inspiration to put together the latest mix…Funk For The Folks. I hope you all enjoy…

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The Bar-Kays – Son of Shaft
The Meters – The Same Old Thing
The Mohawks – The Champ
Syd Dale – Base Line
Rufus Thomas – The Breakdown Pt.2
The Dynamic Corvettes – Funky Music Is The Thing
The Jackson 5 – It’s Great To be Here
The Soul Searchers – Ashley’s Roach Clip
Bad Bascombe – Black Grass
The Bar-Kays – Sang and Dance
Kool and the Gang – NT
James Brown – Talkin’ Loud & Sayin’ Nothin’
Kool and the Gang – Open Sesame
Earth, Wind & Fire – Monet of Truth
B.T. Express – Once You Get It
The Fatback Band – Street Dance
Lyn Collins – Think (About It)
Herman Kelly & Life – Dance to the Drummer’s Beat
The Soul Searchers – Funk for the Folks
Kool and the Gang – Let the Music Take Your Mind
James Brown – I’m A Greedy Man
Parliament – Mothership Connection (Star Child)
Joe Quartermain – Get Down Baby
The Soul Searchers – 1993
Curtis Mayfield – Check Out Your Mind (Live)
James Brown – Funky Drummer
James Brown – Soul Power
Rufus Thomas – Itch and Scratch Pt.2
Matata – Talkin’ Talkin’
Manu Dibango – African Battle
Rob – Make It Fast, Make It Slow
James Brown – Hot Pants
Bobby Byrd – Hot Pants (I’m Coming)
Lightnin’ Rod – Sport
Kool and the Gang – Message in the Music
Wood, Brass & Steel – Fankanova
Tyrone Thomas & The Whole Darn Family – Fly Away Love Bird

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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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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.

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