What's not to love?  A trip thru the catalog & influences of one of the most important groups in Hip Hop.

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This is a small glimpse of the kind of stuff I will be spinning Sunday, April 13th at Leftfield (87 Ludlow St, NYC). For more details, please check out this link -> https://www.facebook.com/events/375726785903195/ 

Hope to see you there!!
LOVE!!!
-Dar  

Spunday Crate Escape Appetizer Mix

Questlove - The Lesson Mix

This mix tape was recorded in 2007, and is one of my personal favorites. Thank you for keeping this mix alive for all these years.

The Love Movement Mixtape Volume 2:  Love From The Soul - Mixed by @Haylow (Recorded in 2007)

The Soulquarians is a neo soul and alternative hip hop-informed musical collective. The collective, formed during the late 1990s, continued into the early 2000s, and produced several well-received albums. Prior to its formation, members Common, Talib Kweli, Mos Def, and Q-Tip were members of the Native Tongues Posse.

Producer and drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson of hip hop band The Roots acted as the "musical powerhouse" behind several of the collective's projects.b The name of the collective is derived from an astrology sign. The founding members of the collective — Ahmir Thompson a.k.a. Questlove from The Roots, D'Angelo, James Poyser, and J Dilla — share sign of Aquarius. Questlove, D'Angelo, Poyser, and J Dilla came together after discovering they had a common interest for the unconventional — offbeat rhythms, irregular chords, and other traits often exhibited by the underground urban music scene.  

Soulquarians vs Hip Hop

Live from Johnny Brenda's in Philly! 
Hosted by Dayne Jordan
Tribute Set in 3 Parts. 
1. Beat & Batches
2. More Known 
3. Dilla Inspired

DJ Jazzy Jeff/Doing it for DILLA!

Experiencing the break up of A Tribe Called Quest was real to me. How could they end something so great? Their music was effortlessly perfect.. Their watery landscapes and drum manipulation (using just 1/4 of a break loop) influenced a whole new style of beat making. A Tribe Called Quest elevated the musicality of Hip-Hop without playing a single note. They were one of the most influential groups, inspiring myself and many others.. this mix is a reflection of that influence and inspiration. -DJ Definit (2008)

DJ Definit - A Lounge Called Quest

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

Lazy Afternoon 7

Mr. Choc (World Famous Beat Junkies) live set from Soul Source Los Angeles - 9.23.18

Soul Source goes down every third Sunday at Pattern Bar in Downtown Los Angeles. A place for DJs and dancers and everyone in between. 4-10pm, always free.

Soul Source Live Ep. 2 - Mr. Choc

A collective of Hip-Hop & Soul musicians who came together in the late 90s, and thrived as a unit through the early 00s, the Soulquarians represent the continuation of a thread beginning with artists like Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Aretha Franklin. One that extends up to artists from today's generation like The Internet, Kaytranada, Dreamville, & TDE.

I recently DJed an event where the theme was All-Soulquarian. And the response to the just the theme alone was amazing. We all know Dilla changed our lives, but what about the others? Questlove has touched more modern mainstream and underground music than most know about. And Mos Def's guest appearance listing is pages and pages long.

I didn't record my set that night, because I knew the wormhole that was about to open. There are volumes and volumes of this waiting to be made! So for this installment, I tried to stay away from doing an all-hits mix and instead went for deeper cuts and remixes along with some fan favs. If you see any glaring omissions, take it all in stride friends. We'll get to more on Volume 2...

If you want to download, hit the DOWNLOAD button or visit http://bit.ly/TREWedits. You will need to signup for my mailer, BUT in return you get this mix as well as like 75 other remixes and edits. I will only mail you about once a month, and will always give you free stuff! #forthepeople

TRACKLIST:
1) Intro - D'Angelo / Questlove Talk About Soulquarians
2) D'Angelo - Playa Playa
3) Erykah Badu - Bag Lady (Jim Sharp Edit)
4)Dilla - Crushin (Phoreyz Get It On Remix)
5) The Roots - Proceed
6) Common - The Food
7) Luther Ingram - The Other Man (DJ Archi Edit)
8) D'Angelo - Feel Like Making Love
9) The Game - Angel (feat. Common)
10)Erykah Badu - Honey (DJ Day Remix)
11)Erykah Badu - Clever (Bambu x Brazil x Outkast Remix)
12) Erykah Badu - The Healer
13) Slum Village - Things U Do (Remix)
14) The Roots - Distortion to Static
15) A Tribe Called Quest - That Shit (feat. Jay Dee)
16) Mos Def - Sun Moon Stars
17) D'Angelo - Devil's Pie
18) Common - The People
19) Talib Kweli - Never Been In Love (Acapella)
20) Keith Murray - The Rhyme (Jay Dee Remix Instrumental)
22) The Pharcyde - Y? (Jay Dee Remix Instrumental)
23)Mos Def x Amerigo Gazaway - I Want You Til the Summertime
24) Common Interview Interlude
25) Craig Mack - Get Down (Q-Tip Remix)
26) Mos Def - Mathematics
27) Billy Paul x Dilla - Track 18 (Dj Archi Edit)
28) Jay Dee - African Rhythms
29) Mos Def - Fear Not of Man
...30) I forced myself to stop at this point.

Boom.

the Age of Soulquarius Vol.1

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Last minute idea while sipping some amazing wine but...

I decided to hop on IG Live last night (4.10.20) for a Q-Tip Birthday Tribute...

This is NOT my finest deejay work... lol... but it is definitely a vibe.

Q-Tip: Shaka
Janet Jackson: Got Til' It's Gone
Q-Tip and Busta: Wild Hot
Q-Tip: Let's Ride
Jungle Brothers: On The Road Again (Q-Tip Remix)
ATCQ: Clap Ya Hands
ATCQ: Excursions
ATCQ: If The Papes Come
ATCQ: Electric Relaxation Remix
Raphael Saadiq: Get Involved
Q-Tip and Busta: For The Nasty
Biz Markie: Nobody Beats The Biz
ATCQ: The Chase Part 2
ATCQ: Bound To Wreck Ya Body (demo)
Midnight Marauders Interlude
ATCQ: We The People
ATCQ: Butter (MICK + King Most Mix)
Q-Tip f/ D'Angelo: Believe
Grant Green: Down Here on the Ground
ATCQ: Vibes And Stuff
ATCQ: Verses From The Abstract
ATCQ: Phony Rappers
ATCQ: Rock, Rock Y'all
Charles Wright:  What Can You Bring Me?
ATCQ: After Hours
Beastie Boys f/ Q-Tip: Get It Together (MICK + King Most Mix)
Mobb Deep: Drink Away The Pain
Q-Tip: Official
Slum Village: Hold Tight
Jay Dee & Q-Tip: That Shit
ATCQ f/ Busta: One, Two Shit
Busta f/ Q-Tip: You Can't Hold A Torch
Minnie Riperton: Inside My Love
ATCQ: Lyrics To Go
Black Sheep f/ Q-Tip: La Menage
ATCQ: Bonita Applebum (Hootie Mix)
Common f/ Q-Tip: Come Close Remix
Cal Tjader: Aquarius

@MICK IG Live: Q-Tip Birthday Tribute

Press play & spark up the grill. Walk away. Simple as that. Instant cookout vibes!
*(downloadable for a short time)* grab it now.
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)

DJ Definit - A Lounge Called Quest

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