On this last Tuesday of Dilla Month 2015, the 24th of February, it's my pleasure to share with you an all J Dilla mix chock full of goodies, from personal edits and rarities to classics sprinkled throughout.  The man's music speaks for itself...there can only be one, and only one can win! 

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Dam Funk live vinyl set with Sweater Funk at Monarch 2015

Dam-Funk Live at Monarch with Sweater Funk March 2015

Sweater Funk crew rotating tunes before Dam-Funk's guest set at Monarch 2015

Sweater Funk warming up For Dam-Funk at Monarch Pt1

From @grandhuit_514

I discovered Roy Ayers early in my musical journey. He’s an artist who had a huge influence on me, and over the years, I kept realizing just how important his career was to the history of music at large. 

From jazz to jazz-funk, jazz-fusion, disco, boogie, and even his influence on hip-hop & house—his impact is undeniable.

Today, I’m incredibly moved to see how much he inspired DJs, producers, and musicians across generations. But more than anything, it’s the universal love for him that stands out. Everyone loved Roy, and I think that’s what makes him such an important artist.

I became truly fascinated with his work the day I watched his live performance at Ronnie Scott’s, during the famous Battle of the Vibes. That’s when I realized not just his incredible musicianship but also his sense of humor. He had this incredible emotional range—his music could make you cry, laugh, or dance, sometimes all at once. That really struck me, and from that moment on, I started diving deeper into his music.

Over the years, my passion for his work grew. I started hunting for rare records, original pressings—until one day, I had the chance to see him perform on a rooftop in Brooklyn. He was already past 75 at that point, already fragile, but still so magical. 

Watching him play live as the sun set over the city is an image I’ll never forget. I remember bringing my original pressing of Roy Ayers Ubiquity with me, hoping to get it signed. But I was too shy, too in awe of the moment. It’s a small regret, but also a memory I’ll cherish forever.

With this mix, I wanted to pay tribute to him, as he passed away just a few days ago. 

I decided to take a chronological approach—starting with his debut album West Coast Vibes, moving through his time as Herbie Mann’s vibraphonist, then into his solo work and his years with his band Roy Ayers Ubiquity. From there, I included tracks from his 80s period, some unreleased material released by BBE, and even a few collaborations with Fela Kuti, Wayne Henderson, Guru & Erykah Badu. 

I chose to close the mix with Remember to Remember by Rick Holmes—it felt like the perfect closing theme for this tribute.

May his soul rest in peace and his music lives forever. 

Please note: I deliberately chose not to include his work as a producer for other artists like Sylvia Striplin, Ladies of the 80s, Bobbi Humphrey to name a few, except for Daylight and Remember to Remember. Same for Coffy as this one was a movie soundtrack and not a solo album. 

I also left out most of his collaborations, except for his track with Guru, which felt too important to omit. Additionally, I didn’t include any remixes, as it would have made the mix too long. 

Maybe all of that will be part of another recording one day...

GrandHuit

Tribute to ROY AYERS (Selected by GrandHuit)

Tracklist: http://bit.ly/roy-ayers-75

Celebrating the 75th birthday of Mr Roy Ayers with this mix, showcasing some of my favourite tracks from his slightly lesser known material… Well, I mean compared to tracks like Everybody 
Loves The Sunshine, Searching, We Live In Brooklyn, Running Away, Love Will Bring Us Back Together…

I also hear new stuff that I hadn’t noticed before when I listen to his music - the track with Jack Wilson that opens the mix up is so heavy and cosmic for its time, and I’d forgotten about the track with Wayne Henderson! There are so many great albums out there including the 2 Virgin Ubiquities BBE put out... We could devote a whole week of radio programmes to Roy, his archive is so large… 

He is the key to all things between jazz, soul, disco and hip hop…. Thank you roy for all the music...


Tracklist

Roy Ayers 75th Birthday Mix

Rev. Shines – Today’s Good News Vol. 4

Tracklist available here: https://blog.discogs.com/en/crate-diggers-mix-009-rev-shines/

Fulfill your soul and free with your mind with the latest installment of Today’s Good News, crafted specifically for Crate Diggers, in support of Crate Diggers Portland 2017. Inspired by records bought and people met from a recent trip around the world, Rev. Shines takes you on a journey of samples and discovery. This is an all-vinyl mixtape, using records found while on the road this past year.

Rev. Shines is a crate digger in its truest sense; Questlove once announced at a show in Portland, “Rev. Shines built my record collection.” Shines has performed in over 15 countries, is 1/3 of the Hip Hop group Lifesavas whom Rolling Stone Magazine touted as a “Top Band to Watch” in 2007, and DJs the most popular Hip Hop dance party in Portland, “Live and Direct”. His mixtape series, Today’s Good News has a cult following and sells out immediately online and at record stores like Turntable Lab.

While working at the Portland landmark record store, Jump Jump, Shines met and sold records to music legends like the aforementioned Questlove, J.Dilla, and Easy Mo Bee. Most importantly, he met the proverbial king of House music production, Kenny Dope, whom invited him on a world tour, DJing and digging in countries like Japan and Australia.

What does Rev. Shines sound like? A decade crossing beat visionary, inspired by golden era Hip Hop, Southern Gospel singers, and funky Brasilians from the 1970’s. His dynamic live sets simultaneously put smiles on faces, get heads nodding, and suggest feelings of an ever-present coolness.

https://soundcloud.com/revshines
https://revshines.com/
https://www.facebook.com/revshines
https://www.instagram.com/revshines76/
https://twitter.com/revshines76
https://www.discogs.com/artist/360439-Rev-Shines
http://cratediggers.com/
http://cratediggers.com/events/portland2017/

Catch Rev. Shines spinning at the after party to Discogs sponsored record fair, Crate Diggers Portland, on August 26th, 2017 at White Owl Social Club. The day begins with the record fair featuring 30+ vendors and 6 of Portland’s best local DJs, then moves into the all-night after-party, featuring Soul Clap, Supreme La Rock, and Rev. Shines!

Crate Diggers Mix 009 - Today's Good News Vol. 4

Crate Diggers Mix 009 - Rev. Shines

Yoshi's Live DJ Mix on World Wide FM Kyoto 08.01.2018

WWKYOTO 08.01.2018 -  YOSHI DJ MIX

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'

The prolific Adrian Younge dropped in to Worldwide FM to drop a special 45s mix for Thris Tian.

Listen to the full show at https://worldwidefm.net/show/thris-tian-with-adrian-younge/

Adrian Younge 45s Guest Mix

A mixed Medley of 100% Stevie Wonder Compositions, Covers & Cookies created in 2001. Originally released as a double mix cd with Bobbito aka Kool Bob Love and was the pre curser to the infamous Wonder-FULL tribute parties. Everything in the mix is written, produced or performed by Stevie Wonder.

Wonder Wrote It Vol. one (Dj Spinna Mix)

the #BeamMeUpSpinna mixtape is mixed by NYC’s DJ Spinna and features “Nasty Habits”, an unreleased joint from the vault that features Ralph Tresvant & Bobby Brown. Imani & Bootie Brown also asked a group of producers to remix and add their own personal spin on a few of the Labcabincalifornia songs that you all know and love.

Dj Mike Relm re-works a mash up of “Drop”, SBBX remixes “Groupie Therapy”, Moka Only drops his version of “Y” and The Pharcyde’s own Bootie Brown remixes “Runnin’.”

DJ SPINNA is a heavily touted presence in the international soulful house music scene. He is known for his vast accomplishments as a producer, is celebrated for his “Soul Slam” events and Stevie Wonder inspired WONDER-Full Dj performances and subsequent collaborations.

The Pharcyde’s sophomore album “LabcabinCalifornia” was originally released on November 14th, 1995. The group enlisted a young and then unknown James Yancey aka J DILLA to produce beats, like the cult classic “Runnin.” They also collaborated with director Spike Jonze (“Being John Malkovich” “Adaptation”) on the video for “Drop.” Labcabincalifornia has consistently and continues to reinforce their steadfast refusal to tread familiar artistic grounds.

www.ThePharcyde.com
Twitter/IG/FB: @ThePharcyde

LabCabinCalifornia 25

Top shelf 80's funk, soulful boogie, and 2-step on original wax. #KmaxxForever

Dam-Funk Live at Monarch with Sweater Funk March 2015

SWEATER FUNK