This mix is a dynamic snapshot of late 1980s to early 1990s R&B, funk, and early hip hop, blending smooth vocals, infectious grooves, and pioneering urban sounds. It features iconic funk and R&B classics from artists like Atlantic Starr, Lionel Richie, and Kool & The Gang, alongside New Jack Swing hits by Bobby Brown and Pebbles that fuse soulful singing with hip hop beats. The inclusion of early hip hop tracks by RUN-DMC and Kid ’N Play highlights the genre’s golden age influence, while melodic ballads from Mariah Carey and Jermaine Jackson add a softer, pop-infused dimension. Together, these songs capture the vibrant energy and stylistic evolution of the era, offering a rich mix of dance floor anthems, smooth grooves, and groundbreaking hip hop tracks. In conclusion, this mix is a celebration of the sound that defined a generation and laid the foundation for modern R&B and hip hop.

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Originally from Nashville, TN, currently living in the Atlanta, GA area. This channel is dedicated to those who enjoy well and creatively blended music from various genres, primarily classic hip hop, r&b, adult contemporary, various forms of jazz, rock, techno, contemporary gospel and whatever else sounds nice or would surprise you who find and subscribe to my channel. Follow me as a develop and grow this channel with each mix shared. Enjoy :)

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Tim Valentine