Ska gets a bad rep. Mostly from modern Ska. Original Jamaican Ska took influences from American Jazz, RnB and Island Calypso music to create a unique sound all its own. Some of the most up-lifting, romantic and cool music created.

Here is a mixtape of some great original 50's and 60's Ska for your listening pleasure. Hopefully it changes your perceptions a bit. If you already know, Enjoy!

SKA: VOLUME ONE

What started off as a joke mix somehow became way too enjoyable not to share.  Guilty pleasures, yacht rock, and all the schmaltz you can swallow!  I like to call these songs Supermarket Sweepers or Elevator Jumpoffs - since those are the 2 places you're most likely to hear this kind of crap.  This is the type of music that makes you roll up your windows at the traffic light, and could instantly destroy that street cred you've been working so hard to attain.  You've been warned, now listen at your own risk.  Stay Smooth!

For fans of Toto, Steely Dan, Paul Simon, Michael McDonald, Fleetwood Mac, Hall & Oates, Chicago, Boz Scaggs, and Ron Burgundy.  

Special thanks to Panek for the Breezin' art work and Mama Jess for hooking up the recording space!

DJ Skipmode_Easy Does It Vol. 1 (Full Mix)

JAMES PANTS + VEX RUFFIN = KRISTA
http://stonesthrow.com/news/2013/02/vex-pants-krista

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Krista - Space Tom Test

Back by popular demand.  Here the last half of my Soul II Soul blend edited to just the breakdown.  A little something just for DJs to drop a peaktime.

Download:
http://www.mediafire.com/listen/zxx645es5h2rq5d/Back_2_Life_(lil&#39;dave&#39;s_break).mp3

SKA: VOLUME ONE

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