MR BOP - B.T.S. 23

In this soul-stirring episode of "Live in the Lab," your musical guide takes you on a 15-minute journey through the vibrant world of energetic soul. Starting in the UK, Dr. Rubberfunk's Funky Christmas EP sets the festive tone with the holiday boom-bap of "Goose Fat." We unwrap the instrumental science behind the track, praising its fusion of classic funk and holiday cheer.

Then we stay in the UK  to connect with Funk DL on his latest, A Vintage Soulful Boom-Bap Christmas. He’s delivering chill boom-bap vibes that envelop you like a musical snowfall. The instrumental science breakdown highlights the delicate balance of laid-back vibes and intricate instrumentals.

Next, DJ Martin's Cyclothy mix propels us into a realm of hyped breakbeats and boom bap, featuring the dynamic "Inspiration Medley" with Deheb. The review delves into the beats' rhythmic storm and the collaboration's sophisticated uplift.

Make these tracks a permanent part of your collection – purchase and stream on your preferred platform. Happy listening, and keep those spirits high!

Ep 149 | Xmas Jawns | Dr Rubberfunk | Funky DL | DJ Marrrtin

Credits

2Pac - Hit 'Em Up [Vocals]
Funky DL - The Glimmer of Nightfall [Instrumental]

Hit Em Up At Nightfall

MR BOP- BETWEEN MY EARS 11.0

Nas - The Message (One Last Mic Remix)

Jazz Hip-Hop Mix

Recorded live during 'Music Is Ours - A Nujabes Tribute' on Thursday, February 6th, 2025 at Doka in Amsterdam.

Artwork by Josh Rawson

Jelee - 'Nujabes Tribute set (Live at Doka, Amsterdam)'

just a small rap i wrote to this track for fun. audio may be a bit scuffed. i dont own the beat or intend to profit from it. beat is weather overtone from kenichiro nishihara . all rights go to the respective owners. this is just for fun.

rough lyrics

giving thanks to my god
thank you
even though i haven't been strong
thank you god
for all you do
thank you



All i wana do is jump and hop to the beat, tired of only the grey skies that Ive seen, wana notice something more take note of the beauty, golden light pink hues make a soul seem moody, shifting myself as I sleep at night, cant get comfortable no matter how hard I try, somethings off it's now a great predicament
Times of the essence and im oh so sick of it, what can I do to change this path? move past the daunty mundane stained grass, blossom out some petals with color, vibrant lead sent in the letter from my lover, red in the title but nothing has matched, I was alone again waiting for time to pass, these feelings they fade, ones I can't grasp, laying down now i slink back in my bed, words and beats running wild through my head, am i dead because i dont know what's with the living? life is a trail and mines down for the killing, wasting years this rap ain't very neat, no one listens to the sounds and words that I speak, often alone so the thoughts tend to weep, keep em locked up inside, jail cell prison of the mind, will they escape or stay shacked with no key?

They say im the same please stop living in the past, can I move on God how long will this last, i thought I was strong and fought on hard through the blast, cold winter shocked stuck in my slumber I awoke, to the rhymes written through the cracks in my tone, aint got no home, so I'll still keep pushing for a spot in the better place, i let em hate, erase the pain like tunes to my heart they be leaving the stain, one I can't cover up with a simple touch, id rather be living true than living it up, and yes I still rust with them days and nights, and if I can't find who I am then who is right? What's the real truth when no one can seem to hear? I don't wana live my life if its filled with fear. I just wana find the sounds that be pulling me near, ever opened up just spilling out blood, my purpose is forgotten but it's one I've loved and held so close, in these last days I still find thankfulness though, for that of flow and the days that come, allowing me to be myself and watching over your son

give thanks to my god

give thanks to my god
god i have not been strong
give thanks to my god
god i have not been strong
give thanks to my god
god i have not been strong
give thanks to my god
god i have not been strong
give thanks thanks thanks to my god
give thanks to my god
god i have not been strong
give thanks to my god
god i have not been strong
give thanks to my god
thanks thanks thanks to my god
god i have not been strong
give thanks to my god

thanks to my god - weather overtone - kenichiro nishihara - layyzz remix

just a small rap i wrote to this track for fun. audio may be a bit scuffed. i dont own the beat or intend to profit from it. beat is evensong from the album moment in life by seasons' end . all rights go to the respective owners. this is just for fun.

rough lyrics

you tell me that its in you
you tell me ill make it through
you tell me just how to choose
you told me the wrong things to do
you told me that i can prove
all the things that would make me move
you tell me that its in you
you tell me ill make it through
you tell me just how to choose
you told me the wrong things to do
you told me that i can prove
all the things that would make me move

sometimes i really dont wana be alive,
id rather die, when i look into the mirror i dont see no eyes staring back
its like an empty husk, id like to get hit by a bus cuz there aint no one to trust, i glance to my left and to the right at the same time, walking the same line, things dont seem to change just the time of the day,
and this ones the end, i hope i dont go fast id like to relish the feel
never felt much before, do you think ill enjoy the kill? even if its my own pill, one i can see, a person may live long but he dies when the people leave, even if its on the inside the only part that breathes, fresh air to to take to the chest, if life is an essay im known to fail the test, and im not guna lie to you, apparently, i didnt do my best

you tell me that its in you
you tell me ill make it through
you tell me just how to choose
you told me the wrong things to do
you told me that i can prove
all the things would can make move
you tell me that its in you
you tell me ill make it through
you tell me just how to choose
you told me the wrong things to do
you told me that i can prove
all the things that would make me move

you told me it was you but it was me, your living in a dream life aint a fantasy, i did the deed, i wana die and maybe not see 30, 28 now and the world just seem dirty, to that of a lone soul, but the sad fact is one of choosing my own road, ill pay for this choice while taking the stroll, it was i who should have died alone laying in the cold

you tell me that its in you
you tell me ill make it through
you tell me just how to choose
you told me the wrong things to do
you told me that i can prove
all of the things that would make me move

sometimes i really dont wana be alive
id rather die when i look into the mirror i dont see no eyes staring back
its like an empty husk id rather get hit by a bus cuz there aint no one to trust, i glance to my left and to my right at the same time, walking down the same line, things dont change just the time of the day,
and this ones the end, i hope i dont go fast, id like to relish the feel,
never felt much before, do you think ill enjoy the kill? even if its my own pill, one i can see, a person may live long until he dies when the people leave, even if its on the inside, the only part that breathes, fresh air to take to the chest, if life is an essay i was known to fail the test, im not guna lie to you, apparently, i didnt do my best

its in you - seasons end evensong - layyzz remix

just a small rap i wrote to this track for fun. audio may be a bit scuffed. i dont own the beat or intend to profit from it. beat is we are from the album many reasons by joseph jacobs. all rights go to the respective owners. this is just for fun.

rough lyrics

all i want to is
be my...
all i want to is
be my...
all i want to do is 
be myself
all i want to is
be my..
all i want to is
be my...
all i want to do is 
be myself

whats with this life am i right or am i wrong yo?
seeming like i been on the right track but wrong road
i fight facts and stay strong all through the songs flow
can i really be myself if its a person i dont know?
what has the world shown when i tried to blend in?
they pushed me aside as if i died, tossed to tha wind
no friends not a single soul to help me fit in
i been home swimmin in a bowl without no fins
and how long can i cruise down a road with no end?
i gotta fill up this hole up before i turn beast from man
had a peaceful plan, things dont always go the way of a god
got lost and trapped down inside the sod, i grip my leg i couldn't jump no matter how hard i tied, i wanted to run and hide but a man aint got no time to cry
you know the people pry they wanna get at your soul, expose your fears that way you cant make it home, alone on the shoal watching the waves as they crash, i had to pick up my boots and stomp through the ash...

all i want to is 
be my...
all i want to is
be my...
all i want to do is 
be myself
all i want to is
be my..
all i want to is
be my...
all i want to do is 
be myself

often wonder why, my god how am i guna survive, i watch others as they thrive, i try to dive deep, but seem my life still aint got the right jive, its in the wrong vibe, im living, i dont know how to listen, but please just one more time could your light glisten? shine bright upon the window pane for one to see, im in the wrong lane again, i beg you set me free, ive lied to you, stolen glory, ive hated others, distorted their story, my life been super stormy, a truth of hate, one not based in your flesh, if given one more chance i promise to do my best, and theres nothing else that i can say, my face is sullen battered with sadness as anger fuels my rage, i swim through blackness trapped in my own cage, ive chosen the wrong place to move, wish that i could change this path, and ill do anything, divert the crash, please lord just give me myself back

  
i dont know how
be my..
i dont know how
be my..
i dont know how to be myself
to be myself

be myself - we are - many reasons - layyzz remix

Exhale (DL Flips)

Going to be going deeper into my Nu-Jazz and Hip-hop roots.
Thank you all for the immense support on the last soulhop tape and I hope you enjoy this flip.
Original is Marcus D Dont Hold Your Breath with Funky DL. Give it a listen!

Be kind
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Exhale (DL Flips)

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