I love opening my show with this song - it sets the tone for the evening.

Bobby Womack – Across 110th Street (slow)

"Made in Memphis" explores the people, places, and behind-the-scenes processes that made some of the greatest records of all time possible. In this segment, BSC contributor Adam Hill tells us about Isaac Hayes' paradigm-shifting album, Hot Buttered Soul.

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Made in Memphis - "Isaac Hayes' Hot Buttered Soul" - Adam Hill

This is my theme song and I think that every man can relate. 

Women as well…you have to do what you have to do!!

Recorded live in Istanbul, Turkey with a full band!

I open all of my performances with this song.

Enjoy!

A MAN'S GOTTA DO WHAT A MAN'S GOTTA DO

DELICIOUS KISSES

TRIPPLE NICKEL

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A. Rail Band - Mariba Yassah ft. Mory Kanté

One of Mali’s best known outfits, also known as Super Rail Band and the Bamako Rail Band. Led by the legendary Salif Keita. Their unique style came about as a result of the fusion of Afro-Latin-Jazz and traditional styles.

This track is super funky and tight from the first beat, with a catchy trumpet line running over the top and throughout. Mory Kanté features here on lead vocals.

Originally released on their album entitled ‘Super Rail Band Of The Buffet Hotel Del La Gare De Bamako, Mali - Rail Band’, in 1973 on RCAM. 





B. Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako - Get Up James


Salif Keita becomes the subject of some unusual A-side/B-side drama here - he left Rail Band to join Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako! Les Ambassadeurs du Motel de Bamako are considered to be one of Africa’s greatest bands, assembled in the early 70’s in Mali.

This record is a James Brown cover with a psychedelic-West African twist. Loud and proud JB style call-and-response vocals, driving organ, drums and guitar.

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Les Ambassadeurs Du Motel De Bamako - Get Up James

This track was released on SoulChoonz records in the U.K. - much love and respect to Di-Lee.

Much gratitude to Danny (DJ D.A.N.C.E.)Brookings for initiating the records release

There are Jackson Five horns in the intro and I placed all of my Al Green/Bobby Womack soul into it! 

There's a powerful message in it gentleman...take heed...that is if you wanna keep your thing together!

G.U.M.

"I'D BETTER" (MASTERED)

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Damian Marley & Stephen Marley - For the babies (Canino Dub Remix)

Carlton J. Smith is a fantastic R&B/Soul entertainer and songwriter very much in the tradition of James Brown, Al Green, The Temptations, etc. He is a true expert and afficionado of the music genre and era. He has dedicated his life to composing his own music in the tradition of the great Soul/R&B legends and night after night he channels the energy and magic into a memorable performance. His magnificent stage presence and dynamic performances excite audiences all over the world from the USA, all the way to Europe and Asia.

A MAN'S GOTTA DO WHAT A MAN'S GOTTA DO

CARLTON JUMEL SMITH

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