Strictly Kev revisits hip hop from 1989 having been asked to play at  Classic Material, a night run by Chris Read (whose mix we recently featured). Each month the night celebrates a year from Hip Hop’s past. It was the turn of 1989 which was a special year, rich in musical delights with the beginnings of gangster rap taking over Hip Hop and the emergence of De La Soul’s Daisy Age with their incredible ‘3 Feet High & Rising’ album.  All this plus the Beastie Boys, Gang Starr, Jungle Brothers and the excellent 'Calm down' by Most Wanted. 

PART 3 + 4  -	Strictly Kev		
			
Tone Loc	_	On Fire (Remix)	_	Delicous Vinyl
Gang Starr	_	Words I Manifest	_	Wild Pitch
Chill Rob G	_	Court's In Session	_	Wild Pitch
Beastie Boys	_	Hey Ladies	_	Capitol
Jungle Brothers	_	Jbeez Comin' Through	_	Warner
Beastie Boys 	_	Shadrach	_	Capitol
Beastie Boys 	_	Shake Your Rump	_	Capitol
EPMD	_	Big Payback	_	Sleeping Bag
Ultramagnetic MCs	_	A Chorus Line	_	Next Plateau
Public Enemy	_	Fight The Power	_	Motown
De La Soul	_	Say No Go (Say No Dope mix)	_	Tommy Boy
Most Wanted	_	Calm Down	_	Fever
Hijack	_	Badman Is Robbin'	_	Rhyme Syndicate
Ice T 	_	Lethal Weapon	_	Sire
Twin Hype	_	Do It To The Crowd	_	Profile
Jungle Brothers	_	Tribe Vibes	_	Warner
Jungle Brothers	_	Beyond This World	_	Warner
Cookie Crew	_	Born This Way	_	FFRR
Jungle Brothers	_	Good News Coming 	_	Warner
The D.O.C	_	Portrait of a Masterpiece	_	Ruthless
Hijack	_	Doomsday of Rap (Ice T Remix)	_	Rhyme Syndicate
De La Sou	_	Magic Number (123 mix) 	_	Tommy Boy
Doug Lazy	_	Let It Roll 	_	Grove St
Double Trouble & Rebel MC	_	Just Keep Rockin'	_	Desire

Solid Steel Radio Show 18/2/2011 Part 3 + 4 - Strictly Kev

“So what is Yacht Rock?”

Yacht Rock is that smooth, mellow music that emanated from Southern California in the late 1970s and early 80s. It has long served as the anthem for the “yuppies” of the 80s, since they LOVE to listen to Yacht Rock as they cruise through the harbor on the way to meet their cocaine dealer. If you’ve ever visited the dentist or been in an elevator you’ve definitely heard some Yacht Rock.

Yacht rock was one of the most commercially successful genres to emerge from the '70s and yet has managed to evade concise definition since its inception. Originally known as the West Coast sound or ‘Adult-Oriented soft rock’, it is a broad music style with a strong aesthetic drawing on sources such as smooth soul & jazz, R&B and disco. Common stylistic traits include high-quality production fluidity, clean high-pitched vocals and a focus on light, catchy melodies. Its name was coined in 2005 due to its association with the popular Southern Californian leisure activity of sailing. Officially, to be considered Yacht Rock, the song must have been released between 1975 and 1985.

The joy of Yacht Rock is just that...its joyousness. This is bubblegum music for the jet set or the wannabe Richie Rich's. It’s delightfully shallow, and part of its vibrancy is that it doesn't have a bad thought in its head. (Some of the songs obviously don't have any thoughts in their head, but if you want to have an intellectually stimulating conversation about, say, Toto's "Rosanna," then have at it.) But never forget that part of its charm lies in its inability for deeper analysis. Part of yacht rock’s charm is being many things but only to a small degree. Songs can be jazzy, but not experimental. Brass sections are great but don’t get too funky. And the songs should rock, but not rock.

Songs usually feature a signature solo cut from amaestro, builds the sleek jazz-funk into a more digital-sounding landscape, with our heroes stacking precise vocal harmonies over synth buzz and bent-note guitar leads.

Some agreed-upon elements are crucial to yacht rock: One is its fluidity, with more emphasis on a catchy, easy-feeling melody than on beat or rhythm. Another is a generally lighthearted attitude in the lyrics. Think Seals & Crofts "Summer Breeze," Christopher Cross' "Ride Like the Wind" or Bill Withers' "Just the Two of Us." Yes, as its label suggests, music that would fit perfectly being played from the deck of a luxurious boat on the high seas.

For many listeners, it boils down to a feeling or mood that cannot be found in other kinds of music: Simply put, you know it when you hear it.


1 How Long – Ace
2 Lonely Boy – Andrew Gold
3 Ride Like The Wind – Christopher Cross
4 What A Fool Believes – The Doobie Brothers
5 Dreams – Fleetwood Mac
6 Rosanna – Toto
7 Lowdown – Boz Scaggs
8 Peg – Steely Dan
9 Year Of The Cat – Al Stewart
10 The Space Between – Roxy Music
11 Eye In The Sky – The Alan Parsons Project
12 The Logical Song – Supertramp
13 Sweet Freedom – Michael McDonald
14 Miami Vice Theme – Jan Hammer
15 Valerie – Steve Winwood
16 Steppin’ Out – Joe Jackson
17 Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty

Recorded: 5th Sept 2022 at Classified Records, Dundalk, Ireland.
Equipment: Technics 1210MK2 vinyl turntables & Pioneer DJM-450 mixer
Concept: It's not lounge music, but it's music to lounge to
Vibe: Like my blood type always says, B positive!
Running time: 67.42

Untitled Yacht Rock Project

Deep & Soulful Blues with a Bitter Bite.  Originally posted on Soul Strut Thursday, January 20, 2011

DJ Asma - Blues from the Soul (2011)

Here'z another living legend from the Rap/Hip Hop music scene, showing his skill'z on tha 1 & 2'z. I grew up on this music & the way he playz. Not just 1 genres of music... that'z true Hip-Hop. Same goes 4 House Music with myself. From day 1, I said House 2 me iz a way of life. The way you walk,talk,dress & most importantly play. As 4 me & Manny'z House, I play anything that wuz pleasing 2 my earz tha decades I lived... My way of expressing myself musically is House. Here, Grandmaster Flash is doing tha same thing with his way of playing 4 tha Hip-Hop culture.

Enjoy!!

Manny Cuevas
aka
DJ M-Traxxx
aka
Tha Teacha... I came 2 educate my (House) Music 2 tha world with not only my mixtapez, but those who influenced me as well.

Grandmaster Flash 'Thunderstorm' WBLS NYC January 12th & 13th, 1995' (Manny'z Tapez)

Soul music to groove the heart, made with love <3. Spanning across 22 years of soul music. 23 tracks full of soul to inspire you in your working day or picnic in the park ;) 

Track list: 
Marvin Gaye - Got to Give it Up (1977)
Booker T. & the M.G.'s - Green Onions (1962)
Etta James - Something's Got a Hold On Me (1963)
Marlena Shaw - California Soul (1969)
Four Tops - Reach Out (1966)
Four Tops - It's The Same Old Song (1965)
The Supremes - You Keep Me Hangin’ On (1966)
Sam and Dave - Hold on (1966)
Ray Charles - What I'd Say (1959)
The Sisters Love – Give Me Your Love (1973)
Barry White - Never Never Gonna Give Ya Up (1973)
Roy Ayers - Coffy is the Color (1973)
MSFB - K'Jee (1975)
Kool and the Gang - Get Down On It (1981)
MSFB - Something For Nothing (1973)
Marvin Gaye - Let's Get It On (1973)
Harold Melvin and the BlueNotes - The Love I Lost -(1973)
Diana Ross - Ain't No Mountain High Enough (1970)
Stevie Wonder - Superstition (1972)
MFSB - Backstabbers (1973)
Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely (1976)
Etta James - At Last! (1960)
Diana Ross - Love Hangover (1976)

Soul Groovy Music - All Vinyl - 60s/70s

Several years in the making and including around 100 tracks, this is my personal tribute to De La Soul's '3 Feet High and Rising'. Using original sample sources, album tracks, interviews and rarities, 'How High's The Water Mama' tells the story of one of hip hop's most influential albums.

When De La Soul's debut album dropped in 1989 I was ten years old. Yet, by some stroke of good fortune a cassette copy of '3 Feet High and Rising' found its way into my hands thanks to my best mate's older brother. The music was a revelation and had a significant influence in shaping my musical tastes - in fact I can't think of any other album that has had such a profound effect on me as this one. Thus '3 Feet High and Rising' holds a special place in my musical affections. Now, some twenty-five years after its original release, it's time to pay my respect to Pos, Dove, Mase, and Prince Paul...



Credits: 
Respect and thanks to DJ Moneyshot for providing the original inspiration for the mix, Strictly Kev for sample sourcing, design work and general encouragement, DJ Cheeba for keeping me on my toes, Chris Binstead for his great taste in music and for unwittingly exposing my young ears to '3 Feet High and Rising' in the first place, and of course, to Dave Jolicoeur, Kelvin Mercer, Vincent Mason and Paul Huston without whom none of this would be possible.

How High's The Water Mama

(Part 2 here: https://soundcloud.com/para-one/para-one-90s-nyc-rap-part-2-on-rinse-fr-12-04-16)

Tracklist:
Para One - Poisoned Apples
Public Enemy - 911 Is A Joke
Black Sheep - The Choice Is Yours
Brand Nubian - Slow Down
Lord Finesse - Hip 2 Da Game
Da Bush Babees - We Run Things
Pete Rock & CL Smooth - Take You There
A Tribe Called Quest - Electric Relaxation
A Tribe Called Quest - Jazz (We’ve Got)
De La Soul - Breakadawn
Ed O.G. & Da Bulldogs - Love Comes & Goes
Apache - Gangsta Bitch
E.P.M.D. - Headbanger
Naughty By Nature - Let The Ho’s Go
Lords Of The Underground - Chief Rocka
FU-Schnickens - Breakdown
Nine - Tha Cypha
Paula Perry - Paula’s Jam
Mad Lion - Take It Easy
Channel Live - Mad Izm (Feat. KRS-One)
KRS-One - « P » Is Still Free
Smiff-N-Wessun - Sound Bwoy Bureill
O.G.C. - No Fear
Fab 5 - Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka
Heltah Skeltah & O.G.C. - Blah
Black Moon - Buck Em Down
Black Moon - War Zone
Grand Puba - I Like It
Crooklyn Dodgers (Special Ed, Masta Acn & Buckshot) - Brooklyn
Crooklyn Dodgers (Chubb Rock, Jeru The Damaja & O.C.) - Return Of The Brooklyn Dodgers
Jeru The Damaja - Come Clean
D.I.T.C. Feat. Big L & Fat Joe - The Enemy
Group Home - Livin’ Proof
Showbiz & AG - Next Level (DJ Premier Remix)
Showbiz & AG - Full Scale
D.I.T.C. Feat. A.G., Big L & O.C. - Thick
All City - The Actual
Sadat X - Stages And Lights
M.O.P. - Handle Ur Bizness
Shoote Da Hustler Feat. Trigger Tha Gambler - Broken Language
Royal Flush - Worldwide
The East Flatbush Project Feat. Des - Tried By 12
Jamal - Fades Them All (Pete Rock Remix)
Das Efx - Real Hip Hop (Pete Rock Remix)
Nas - Represent
Mobb Deep - Shook Ones Pt. II
Big Noyd - Recognize & Realize Pt. II
Mobb Deep - Still Shinin’
Capone-N-Noreaga - Illegal Life
Da Youngsta’s Feat. Mobb Deep - Bloodshed And War
Wu-Tang-Clan - Protect Ya Neck
Method Man - Bring The Pain
GZA - Shadowboxin’
Raekwon Feat. Ghost face Killah - Ice Cream
Ol’ Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo (Lord Digga Remix)
Wu-Tang-Clan - Triumph
Killarmy - Wu-Renegades
Gravedigger - Dangerous Mindz
Shabazz The Disciple - Death Be The Penalty
Onyx - Last Dayz
LL Cool J - I shot Ya (Remix)
Redman - Funkorama
Keith Murray - The Most Beautifullest Thing In This World
Craig Mack - Flava In Ya Ear
Blahzay Blahzay - Danger
Busta Rhymes - Everything Remains Raw
AZ - Sugar Hill (Remix)
Jay-Z - Dead Presidents II
Junior Mafia - Get Money
The Notorious B.I.G. - Kick In The Door
Gang Starr - Above The Clouds



Para One - 90's NYC Hip Hop Part 1 on Rinse FR - 15/12/15

i found this old mix of Jam Master Jay on a CD. I think it was from 1986 or maybe 1987. But not sure anymore. 

Maybe you like it!

also featured on: http://www.transienz.de/podcasts/mixes/lost-mix-tapes-jam-master-jay-run-dmc-von-1986/

Jam Master Jay (RUN DMC) Club MIX 1986?

John Morales WBLS Mix Tape from May 21 , 1982

John Morales WBLS 5-21-82

Just in the basement bugging out with some more 45's n'joy da weekend mix !!!!

Shouts to The Brooklyn Bandits (Dj Scratch/Dj Spinna/DJ Clark Kent),Breakbeat Lou,
DJ Mell Starr,Big City Records,Flea Market Funk,Who's Gonna Take The Weight & to the diggers & dj's worldwide,
Peace

1.FUNKY THING-SONS OF DARKNESS (P&P)
2.LOVING YOU IS FAR OUT-THE 6 DEGREE SOUTH (6o/FRYER)
3.TOUCH ME TAKE ME-RITA WRIGHT (DUSTY FINGERS)
4.STAY ON POINT-DeROBERT & THE HALF-TRUTHS (G.E.D. SOUL)
5.THE SONG I SING-COOKIN' BAG (SOLID GOLD)
6.REPLY ME-LITTLE BARRIE (NON-DELUX)
7.COSA NOSTRA-RED DEVILS (STONED CIRCUS)
8.DENNIS THE FOX-FILEDRIVER (SCORPIO SOUNDS)
9.PEACE DANCE-WOODY CARR (JERDEN)
10.G & S-DIABOLICAL TWO (GDAY)
11.JESSIE'S PARTY-CRAWDAD FARMERS (LAKE-SIDE)
12.BAKER'S DOZEN-THE SIMONSOUND (PROJECT BLUE BOOK)
13.GET UP,GET INVOLVED-WOLFPACK (WHITE)
14.IT'S GREAT TO BE HERE-THE JACKSON FIVE (DEATH BREAKS)
15.HOT WIND-HELL'S BELL'S (SIDEWALK)
16.FRIEND OR FOE-CHANTAL MITVALSKY (HOE STREET)
17.MONEY-HACKNEY COLLIERY BAND (WAH WAH)
18.IZZY COME,IZZY GO-THE FUNK REVOLUTION SUNSTREET
19.SITAR BEAT-KLAUS DOLDINGER (EASTERN EYE)
20.PICK N ROLL-THE STANCE BROTHERS (STANCE)
21.WHO STOLE MY COOKIE-THE PHILLIPS BROS. (WE THE PEOPLE)
22.TIGHT SITUATION-THE GOSPEL COMMUNICATORS (SOUL-FULL)
23.SMASH PT.2-DAMN SAM THE MIRACLE MAN (KAY-DEE)
24.BONGO ROCK MACHINE-THE BONGO ROCKERS (SCHOOL YARD BREAKS)
25.HIT & RUN-CHIP WICKHAM (WHITE)
26.SWAHILI-ANDRE TANKER (SOUNDWAY)

Also: 
Kenny Dope Fully Produced Future Before Nostalgia-Rasheed Chappell available on Double Vinyl with bonus 45 & cd's at www.kaydeerecords.com

Kenny Dope-Jazz-Funk-45 Breaks 'Saturday Basement Mix 2012'

A live tribute mix comprised of (most) of the samples used on Paul's Boutique. Hope you'll enjoy!

Live At Ludlow House, NYC, July 26th, 2019

Paul's Boutique 30th Anniversary Tribute DJ Set (Live @ Ludlow House, NYC, July 26th, 2019)

Hailing from Germany’s prolific Rhein-Main area, Frankfurt’s M.in gained his momentum as global player over the last 2-3 years. As producer, DJ, label head and booking agency owner his modern house and techhouse-style clearly owes to the Frankfurt heritage, yet M.in never claimed that promotional tag. He’s sitting firmly in the driver’s seat when it comes to his very own style. You can easily dub his beats trademark, bowing to the craftsmanship M.in has developed and refined with his dozens of releases. 

His artist name playfully quotes the minimalism that ruled for long time in German electronics. In fact, M.ins tracks are far from minimal. The only minimal formulae is his credo demanding “the groove to carry the whole track from the core”. From there on, anything can happen! And M.in is known to churn out tracks that conquer hearts and souls with various ingredients: groove, swing, bite, humour and musicality.  „Every track has to have a vibe first““, he says. Well, easy to sign that partition... yet hard to accomplish the task M.in so easily masters. 

M.in’s tracks flow organic and uplifting. With influences from Afrobeat, Latin or his beloved swinging jazz, teaming up with that straight draw of a mighty lowered kick drum and bass. M.in can pair any sound with his down to earth grooves, showcasing open mindedness, curiosity and the sheer lust to experiment with uncommon sounds.

Jam Master Jay (RUN DMC) Club MIX 1986?

M.in

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