Neo Soul

Soulmeka Neo Soul Selection-Spring 2022 by Uzi

A playlist of some of my all time favorite hip hop joints that make use of heavy jazz samples. Most of tracks are 90s hip hop with a few more recent bangers toss in here and there for the proper seasoning. If you need a tracklist you might want to study hip hop a little bit more first. 😂 Enjoy!

Jazzy Hip Hop

I'm departing mix posting game with a mix of twenty-five of my favorite tracks produced by J Dilla the GOAT. I intentionally didn't provide the tracklist because yall really do need to just get everything this brother ever produced. His MPC machine is currently preserved at the African American Museum in Washington, DC. That's how important his legacy is. I truly appreciate all of the comments, support, and likes that you all have given me on all of my mixes family. But all good things must come to an end:) Much love. Yours truly, DJ Ajamu.

Dilla's Vibes

A special jazz edition of my Vibes mix series. Enjoy

Tracklist:

Breathing Underwater- Robert Glasper
O- Nicholas Payton
Max N Cheese- Robert Glasper & Derrick Hodges
Imani- IAMNOBODI
Ella’s Theme- Robert Glasper & Derrick Hodges
What We Do After- Khari Mateen
Exhibit- Robert Glasper
Kyane- Pachakuti, young vishnu & Ceeopatra
Awakening Dawn- Robert Glasper
Divine- Roy Hargrove
Francessense- Robert Glasper
Before Dawn- Patrice Rushen

Vibes 27: Jazz Edition

recorded live on twitch.tv/selecta720 august 23 2024

Bilal Tribute-Recorded Live On TWITCH-August 23 2024

Between 1997 and 2004, Philly was the hotspot for neo-soul music. I was in grad school at Temple University then and often visited this spot called The Five Spot, where every Tuesday, they had live performances from mostly local Philly artists. The cover was only $5, and for that, you would get to see artists like Jill Scott, Jaguar Wright, Kindred and the Family Soul, The Jazzyfatnastees, The Roots, and many others perform with local house bands. Those were some of the best years of my life. This mix features the type of musical vibes being played weekly. The set was called Black Lily because it showcased mostly Black female artists who were being shut out of jam sessions around the country then. Enjoy:)

Tracklist:

The Way- Jill Scott
Mary Go Round- Musiq Soulchild
The Wound- Jazzyfatnastees
Girl Next Door- Musiq Soulchild
You Got Me- The Roots feat. Erykah Badu
Far Away- Kindred and the Family Soul
Other Side of the Game- Erykah Badu
The What Ifs- Jaguar Wright
Love Rain- Jill Scott
Makeda- Les Nubians
Ice King- Res
Butterflies- Floetry
Can You Come Over- Jeff Bradshaw/C. Reddick

Black Lily Mix

recorded live on twitch.tv/selecta720 april 4 2025

Pharrell Williams Tribute-Recorded Live On TWITCH-April 4 2025

The 31st installment of Vibes. Enjoy:)

Tracklist:

Thank You For a A Lovely Time- Alex Isley
Vibe- 43- Marques Murrey
Thank God- KOS
Let Me Grow- threetwenty
Love Lock (Dr. Dundiff )- Butcher Brown
Woman’s Touch- Yussef Dayes
Love Me Or Love Me Not- Isaiah Falls I up
Muir Woods- Paul Grant
Tellin U- Sidibe & MonoNeon
Chasing- Amelia Rose & Paul Grant
Eyes On You- Private Joy
For You- Tall Black Guy
Carpinteria- Rae Khalil
Blessed Like That- threetwenty
Afrolude- Kevin Ross

Vibes 31

Hit record and played some songs I'm feeling, hope you feel it too.

Lazy Afternoon 7

"Raphael Saadiq is the Neo Soul and R&B producer, arranger and songwriter of a generation, yet criminally unsung. I simply wanted to shine a light on known, and some unknown, involvement of his in music over the years, from uptempo Soul of his own to his signature Two Step sound. 

Raphael's solo work needs no introduction, having redefined his sound over the years, remaining consistently current without loosing his era-defining, Soulaquarian-Neo-Soul feel. But his work with others artists is fascinating, linch-pinning so many killer R&B records whilst remaining forever background and humble.

There is a fascinating story told by Solange Knowles, of a misplaced Saadiq beat CD, which eventually lead to the makings, Grammy Award winning, Cranes In The Sky (Song Exploder, 2017). The Grammy captures Raphael’s nature perfectly, by not attending and opting out of the limelight. 

'I’ve been fortunate to work with both a Mick Jagger and a Kendrick Lamar, I’ve seen all sides. In terms of legacies, I just want people to look at the way I put music together and say he was a bad, bad man… But if they say nothing, I’m happy with that too.' (Raphael Saadiq, Hobbs / Quietus, 2017)

In an age of pop superstars and egos, it’s heartwarming seeing someone who’s intrinsic to the music we love, so down to earth. For the heads, there is an obvious exemption of any Ummah records, of which Raphael was an occasional member, however with exact individual involvement on each Ummah record such a grey area, that tribute mix alone is best saved for another time..."
-Russ Ryan

Follow Russ Ryan: http://www.mrrussryan.com/
For TRACKLIST: http://ow.ly/7VLH30lY068

Tribute Mixes

TRACKLIST

Tribute to RAPHAEL SAADIQ - Selected by Russ Ryan

Press play & spark up the grill. Walk away. Simple as that. Instant cookout vibes!
Playlist below:
Dj Mell Starr Ft. Jodeci, Musiq Soulchild - Stay/So Beautiful (M.Starr Mix)
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly - Happy Feelin'
Earth Wind & Fire - Love's Holiday
Bill Withers - Use Me (Jay E Short Edit)
Jill Scott - A Long Walk
Charlie Wilson - There Goes My Baby
Keith Sweat & Jacci McGhee - Make It Last Forever (Extended Version)
Mary J. Blige - Love No Limit
Zo! - Love No Limit (feat. Tiffany Paige)
The Isley Brothers - Between The Sheets
D'Angelo - Lady
DeBarge - I Like It
Tevin Campbell - Can We Talk (Backward Beats Mix)
Earth, Wind & Fire - Fantasy (Shelter DJ Mix)
Dwele - That's the Way of the World
Luther Vandross - Take You Out
Teddy Pendergrass - Close The Door (Jim Sharp Edit)
DJ Platurn - Dennis Edwards & Siedah Garrett - Don't Look Any Further (Platurn Edit)
Maxwell - Ascension (DJ Jay Intro EDIT) (Hook IN)
Bill Withers & Studio Rio - Lovely Day (Studio Rio Version)
Gap Band - Outstanding (Original 12' Mix)
Maze featuring Frankie Beverly - Before I Let Go
Luther Vandross - Never Too Much [VM EDIT]
Cherrelle & Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love (Aca Out / Short Edit)
Cheryl Lynn - Encore
Stevie Wonder - Do I Do (N and D Chorus Intro)
Marvin Gaye - Music (FRESH1 Edit)
Elijah Collins, Tee-J - Elijah Collins, Tee-J - I Used to Feel Alright
Marvin Gaye - Got to Give it Up, Part 1
Shaun Escoffery - Days Like This (Spinna & Ticklah Club Mix Edit)
The J.B.'s - Doing It To Death
Freddie Jackson - Jam Tonight
Luther Vandross - Bad Boy/Having A Party
Teena Marie - SQUARE BIZ (KON Demo Edit)
Pieces Of A Dream - MT. AIRY GROOVE
MCFadden & Whitehead - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now
Koffee Brown - After Party (SINcere Edit)
Musiq Soulchild - For the Night (Mixfits Edit)
Earth, Wind & Fire - On Your Face
Soul For Real - Candy Rain
Breakdown Brass - Mary Jane
Mary J. Blige - Mary Jane (All Night Long)
Zo! - Caught Up In the Rapture
The Isley Brothers - For The Love Of You Part 1,2,& 3 (Main Remix)
The Gap Band - Yearning For Your Love (LNRP Mixshow Edit) 
King Floyd - Groove Me
Maze - We Are One (Feat. Frankie Beverly)
Midnight Star - Curious (Angle Intro)
Al Green x Tall Black Guy - Let's Stay Together (With You)