Jerry Nice of Groove Merchant, SF slaps us with an all 45’s rap mix!

The Cookers – The Brakes
Black Sheep – Try Counting Sheep (Caveman Funky Organ / Short Mix)
The Pharcyde – Soul Flower (Remix)
Del – Mistabobalina
Lord Finesse – Set It Off Troop
Paul Nice – Neva Stop Diggin
JVC Force – Strong Island
Seaside Posse – You Ain’t No Cutie Pie
J Dilla – Signs
Slick Rick – Children’s Story
Freestyle Fellowship – Hot Potato (Hot Club Edit)
Big Daddy Kane – Raw

Ep45 - Rap 45s Mix (Grown Kids Radio x Jerry Nice)

FRANK contributor and homie DJ Jerry Nice has done it again with this latest Valentine’s Day mixtape, Knee Deep. His unique edition of popular tracks will have you pleasantly surprised, yet undoubtedly bumping and grinding all night—hopefully with that someone special.

Forget cupid, this is the stuff that sets the mood right and makes people fall in love. There’s everything from a little old school Janet Jackson and Aaliyah to some of Kendrick Lamar’s “Poetic Justice”—just the mélange (or ménage) to heat you up in this cold weather. Regardless of a preference for genre, these jams will definitely have your body moving…whether it’s in the party scene or the bedroom is up to you.

Artwork by Polina Kadkina

Tracklist for Knee Deep: A FRANK Valentine’s Day Mix by DJ Jerry Nice

1) Janet Jackson - "Anytime (Acapella Edit)"
2) Kendrick Lamar - "Poetic Justice"
3) Ready For the World - "Let Me Love You Down"
4) The Moments - "Love On A Two Way Street (Edit)" 
5) Aaliyah - "If Your Girl Only Knew (Empire Edit)" 
6) "Touch Me Tease Me (Tease)" 
7) DJ Cam feat. Cameo - "Love Junkee (Dilla Remix)" 
8) Anita Baker - "Sweet Love (Chopped & DOOMed)" 
9) Platinum Pied Pipers - "Open Your Eyes (Bobby Caldwell Duet Edit)" 
10) Common - "The Light"
11) Mos Def - "Love"

Knee Deep (FRANK151 x Jerry Nice)

The original "I'm A Lady" has some serious drums in the intro & break, so I wanted to extend both to see what would happen.  This edit was super simple, and turned out exactly how I wanted it to.  Enjoy.

I'm A Lady (Super B-Boy Edit)

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, FRANK collaborator Jerry Nice is back with his latest mixtape KNEE DEEP 2.  Similar to part one of the series, there are plenty of classic slow jam moments, mixed in with creative blends & on-the-spot edits of his own.  Also, like the first mix, no artist is safe (i.e. Betty Wright into LoveRance?!? - Yup).

The difference with the sequel is the distinct themes throughout.  Not only does the late-great James Yancey lace his presence throughout (nod to Dilla month), but there are several re-edits of classic tunes that may take you by surprise - including his impromptu take on Taana Gardner’s classic “Heartbeat” midway through the mix. 

KNEE DEEP 2 is a perfect continuation of the series, and is sure to help keep your Valentine’s Day turned up after hours.  

Artwork by Justin Boo

Track list for KNEE DEEP 2: A FRANK Valentine’s Day Mix by Jerry Nice

1)      Slum Village - “Look of Love” (Intro Edit)
2)      Dil Jackson – “Player Has Butterflies”
3)      Aaliyah  - “Rock The Boat (Dam-Funk & Shash’U Remix)”
4)      Grace Jones – “JA Guys”
5)      LL Cool J “Doin’ It”
6)      Lauryn Hill – “That Thing You Love (Doc Adam Blend)”
7)      Janet Jackson – “That’s the Way Love Goes”
8)      Faith Evans – “Heartbeat Like This (Jerry Nice Edit)”
9)      Mary J. Blige – “Real Love (DJ Ayres Intro Edit)”
10)   Betty Wright – “Clean Up Woman (SFS Edit) (4AM Remix)”
11)   LoveRance (feat. IamSu! & Skipper) – “Up!”
12)   112 – “Dance With Me (DJ Tanner PL3 Edit)”
13)   Robin S x Kid Ink – “Show Me Love (Cutso Super Blend)”

Knee Deep 2 (FRANK151 x Jerry Nice)

In celebration of the STRAIGHTEN IT OUT second anniversary, PROOF (@livinproof) & JERRY NICE (@djjerrynice) come through with an all remix/re-edit mixtape, just in time for the official party.  The song selection & process are very similar to the vibe of the night (i.e. anything goes), including spins on well-known classics, new joints, or custom re-edits we create on the fly.
 
STRAIGHTEN IT OUT is second Saturdays at Madrone Art Bar in San Francisco (corner of Divisadero & Fell) w/ various special guests throughout the year.  All genres, all good.  Enjoy!
 
Tracklist:
 
Amerie – "One Thing (Phoreyez Remix)"
Cutso – "Uh Oh!"
Eve – “Let Me Blow Your Mind (Punkie Moombahton Bootleg)”
Run DMC vs. The Pack – “My Adidas Are Better Than Your Vans”
The Bangles - “Egyptian Rubber (Nick Catchdubs Remix)”
Luther Vandross – “Take U Out (B.Cause Edit)”
Kleeer – “Seriously Doing It (Jerry Nice Edit)”
R. Kelly – “Fiesta (4DPRF Refix)”
Janet Jackson – “If (Kaytranada Remix)”
Banks - "Warm Water (Snakehips Remix)”
Blackstreet - “No Diggity (Bondax Edit)”
Moon Boots - "Got Somebody”
Timmy Thomas - "Why Can't We Live Together (FUNKEdit)”
Erykah Badu - "Hotline Bling (Erykah Cover)”
Mims ft. DJ Unk - "This Is Why I'm Hot (Remix)”
Camp Lo X Bobby $hmurda - "This Is Hot, What (Nappy DJ Needles Blend)”
Hudson Mohawke - “Ooops!”
Phoreyz - "Cumbia En Paris”
Destiny's Child - "Say My Name (Cosmo's Midnight Bootleg)”
Ginuwine - "PONY (ESTA Remix)”
Zo! & Phonte - "Return Of The Mack (feat. Tigallo the Tay God)”

Jerry Nice & Proof - Straighten It Out (Mixtape)

On March 22nd 2016, hip-hop lost one of its most iconic voices when Malik Taylor (better known as Phife Dawg aka The Five Foot Assassin) passed away following a 25 year battle with diabetes. The mark he left on the music industry is well documented, most notably for being a founding member of A Tribe Called Quest, one of the greatest & most consistent rap groups of all time. 

This mixtape from Jerry Nice entitled "Live & Direct – A Phife Dawg Tribute" pays homage not only to his work within the group, but also several solo tracks & guest features throughout his career. 

Props to Krazy Kids Radio & RIP PHIFE DAWG.

Live & Direct - A Phife Dawg Tribute

This one's been on my plate for a minute, and I finally gave it the time & energy needed to finish.  I wanted to pay homage to the beginning of hip-hop, with a solid blend of disco & disco rap, as told through the radio of that time.  All original LP's & 12"s were used for this - I hope you enjoy!

Dance Raps

Straighten It Out turns 5!

The very first STRAIGHTEN IT OUT (SIO for short) was in the Fall of 2013 at Madrone Art Bar in Lower Haight, San Francisco. For the next 5 years and a ton of parties later, SIO has played all over the place, dropped mixes, and hosted some of the best DJ’s in the Bay, including DJ Cutso (The Bangerz/Rebel Pop Radio), Platurn (Oakland Faders), DJ Franchise (Generations Oakland), Cuffin SF (All Thangs R&B Party), DJ Ant One (Krazy Kidz Radio) and many more.

Founded by @djjerrynice who wanted to throw a good music party in The City that covered all genres of party music… He brought in @livinproof of Massive Selector as the first guest and the party was a hit! Proof stayed on board as a resident DJ with his signature brand of hip-hop, R&B, classics, and remixes to add to the mix.

It’s rare for a club night in San Francisco to last more than a couple years, so we’re celebrating this 5-year milestone with a complete rebrand designed by J.Boo of Family Affair Gallery, custom merch and this new mix.
 
Big thanks to everyone who’s come out to rock with us at STRAIGHTEN IT OUT, we couldn’t have done it without y’all... Cheers to 5 years!

Jerry Nice & Proof - Straighten It Out Mixtape (Part 2)

In celebration of Record Store Day (the original date) and the fact that “Strictly Prohibited Vol. 1” has been slightly delayed, we’re putting out the companion mix in the meantime.  This has been years in the making and includes all Jamaican rap bootlegs on 7-inch, compiled and mixed by Jerry Nice.

“Strictly Prohibited Vol. 1” is a Jamaican rap 45 project, including a book release and other exclusive (and extremely limited) pieces.  Available this summer and designed by Jerry Nice & Justin Boo.  

More on this very soon - stay tuned.

Jamaica Post - A Jamaican Rap 45 Mix

Look no further for a dope July 4th playlist. DJ and FRANK contributor Jerry Nice has assembled a mixtape just for us that features a collection of smooth throwbacks from masters of suave like Raphael Saadiq, A Tribe Called Quest, D’Angelo, and the Gap Band that will keep everyone vibing and enjoying the summer weather.

The tracks won’t overpower a small get together and will keep a larger party flipping burgers and tipping bottles. There’s not much of a dance flow to the mix, but who really wants to rave in the Independence Day heat? Jerry Nice is known for unearthing just the right vinyl, and this collection of hip-hop, funk, and soul fills the atmosphere with a smoky ease. You’ll be cooled down and won’t stop bobbing and tapping without any fuss about the crowd or time.

Artwork by Alex Reyes

Tracklist for KaBoom Box: A FRANK July 4th Mix by DJ Jerry Nice
01. Spread Love (Remix)
02. B.Cause - In the Sea
03. D'Angelo - Devil's Pie
04. Johnny "Guitar" Watson - Superman Lover
05. Nite Jewel - What Did He Say
06. Curtis Mayfield - Tripping Out
07. Camp Lo - Black Nostaljack (a.k.a. Come On)
08. Raphael Saadiq (feat. Q-Tip) - Get Involved
09. The Gap Band - Outstanding
10. A Tribe Called Quest - Oh My God
11. Toto - Georgy Porgy

KaBoom Box (FRANK151 x Jerry Nice)

Jerry Nice is a DJ & music curator based in San Francisco & the greater Bay Area. 
 
While Hip-Hop & R&B are in heavy rotation during most of his sets, Jerry is constantly finding inspiration in all other genres of music as well (Funk, Soul, etc.).
 
With over a decade in the game, he has hosted several nights in the city, including The Groove Merchant Party, Track the Movement & The Get Low.  He currently holds down second Saturdays at Madrone Art Bar with co-host DJ PROOF for Straighten It Out.

Jerry Nice

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