Selecta Berry Boo

live mix extracted from the first two + hours of my four-hour set at the Goldmark(Pittsburgh, PA) for my monthly 'Groove Theory' party. no edits, tweaks, or the like.
simply how I would sound in a live setting, mistakes & all.

Selecta LIVE at the Goldmark (Pittsburgh, PA) for Groove Theory-January 13 2022

recorded live on twitch.tv/selecta720 february 27 2023.

8+ Hour (YES! 8! Hours!!) All-Erykah Badu Twitch Session-February 27 2023

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)

recorded live on twitch.tv/selecta720 september 5 2023.

*all covers aside from the OG version of "Superstar" by Bonnie and Delaney. Later covered by The Carpenters and interpolated by Luther.

Selecta 5+ Hour "Under The Covers" LIVE Twitch Session. All Cover Songs. September 5 2023

first in a series of "real-time" ,unedited mixes recorded live at various venues throughout the city and uploaded the same night. complete w/ blips, blunders, skips & the like.

no tracklist-try and get your shazam on ;)
enjoy!

Selecta live at Wigle Whiskey Happy Hour-September 25 2017

"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

happy 20th to D'Angelo's masterpiece of a sophomore LP!
original air date: january 24 2020 playlist here: http://composer.nprstations.org/50e451b6a93e91ee0a00028e/episode/5c4952fb24e72457cc85e432

Grand Groove Radio-January 24 2020-Voodoo 20!

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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happy 49th revolution around the sun to the Queen, Ms Erykah Badu. + tracks from Musiq Soulchuld (paying homage to Dilla), Dornik, Leroy Burgess, Bilal, Eloquent, Lion Babe.
original air date: february 28 2020 playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/qtkyuh3

Grand Groove Radio-February 28 2020-Baduizms

happy 68th born-day to Ernie Isley (Isley Brothers). we honor him with a 'respect the architects' tribute + selects from T3, Lianne La Havas, Full Crate, Vivian Gree, Ben Williams.
original air date: march 06 2020 playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/rd8k5sp

Grand Groove Radio-March 06 2020-Work To Do

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

promise my voice will return soon! (for now) just sureshot after sureshot.
original air date: may 01 2020 playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/ya6ks8g8

Grand Groove Radio-May 01 2020-So Sweet

an hour of nothing but Steveland Hardaway Morris (Wonder) tunes in honor of his 70th revolution around the sun + another hour of pure sureshots. i'm back on the mic this week (although still not back in the studio...le sigh).
original airdate: may 15 2020 playlist here: https://bit.ly/3fNcirC

Grand Groove Radio-May 15 2020-Por Primera Vez

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)

Selecta-Selections To (Simply) Cool Out To (The Ultimate Cookout Musical Accompaniment)

recorded live on twitch.tv/selecta720: february 12 2021.
playlist to follow.

Selecta LIVE 4-Hour All-Jazz & Jazz Adjacent Musics Twitch Session-February 15 2021

I don’t know if I have EVER played a deejay set that didn’t feature at least a few songs from The Soulquarians (The Roots, D’Angelo, Common, Erykah, Dilla, etc).

During this quarantine, I really found myself digging into the (digital) crates for more exclusive and interesting versions of these songs.

Low and behold, I had a LOT of dope sh*t in my computer… especially the D’Angelo remixes.

In honor of his amazing VERZUZ performance at The Apollo,  I decided to put together a little set for you.  

All remixes / rarities / good vibes.

I hope you like it as much as I do.

This is: Re/Angelo.

(PS: peep the duet with Smokey Robinson that we made exclusive for this tape!)

Intro
D’Angelo: Brown Sugar (Sleepin’ Giant Remix)
D’Angelo + Kool G Rap: Brown Sugar (King Tech Remix)
Common + D’Angelo + J Dilla: So Far To Go 
D’Angelo: Left & Right (Sam Champ Remix)
Common + D’Angelo: Ghetto Heaven (Original Version)
D’Angelo: Feel Like Makin’ Love (Raye6 Remix)
D’Angelo: Me And Those Dreaming Eyes (DJ Premier Remix)
D’Angelo: Me And Those Dreaming Eyes (Dreamy Remix)
D’Angelo: Me And Those Dreaming Eyes (J Dilla Remix)
Method Man + D’Angelo: Break Ups 2 Make Ups (DJ Krush Remix)
D’Angelo + AZ: Lady (DJ Premier Remix)
Raphael Saadiq + D’Angelo: Be Here (Hi-Tek Remix)
The Roots + D’Angelo: Break You Off (Original Version)
Q-Tip + D’Angelo: Believe
D’Angelo: Spanish Joint (Kero Uno Remix)
D’Angelo + Questlove: Tell Me If You Still Care
D’Angelo + Smokey Robinson: Cruisin’ (King Most + MICK’s Duet Mix)
D’Angelo: One Mo’ Gin (LA-NO Remix) 
D’Angelo: Devil’s Pie (Adam Kay Remix)
D’Angelo: Devil’s Pie (Pete Rock Remix)
D’Angelo: Africa (DJ Yamin Remix)
Dr. Dre + Busta Rhymes + D’Angelo: Imagine (Unreleased Mix)
Slum Village + D’Angelo: Tell Me
D’Angelo + Beyonce: Untitled Rocket (JayBeatz Remix)

Cover by GRAPHATIK

MICK presents: Re/Angelo

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