In my very first edit, I paired one of my all-time favorite songs Madonna'a "La Isla Bonita" with Daddy Yankee's "Rompe". According to Madonna, the song is about her love for Hispanic/Latin X Folks!

Daddy Madonna

"When Thugs Cry" is dedicated to all my Sensitive Thugs & Sad Bad Boys Worldwide. Not to be confused with your average Sad Boy, rather, he is a Tough Guy that doesn't normally go around boo-hoo'ing - but when he does open up...its trill.

I believe we are all constantly living in at least 1 of the, what I refer to as, The 6 Stages of Love: Yearning, Infatuation, Falling, Deepening, Heartbreak & Longing. This mixtape focuses on those stages from the perspective of the beloved Brute.

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"When Thugs Cry" Tracklist 
1.      STAGE 1 - YEARNING | "SCARFACE"
2.	"I Need Love" - L.L. Coo J
3.	"I Can Love You Better" - Mary J. Blige
4.	"Passing Me By" - The Pharcyde
5.	"Come & Talk To Me" – Jodeci
5.	ONE CALL AWAY – CHINGY
6.	FALL IN LOVE - SLUM VILLAGE
7.	GIVE IT TO ME - BUSTA RHYMES & MARIAH CAREY
8.	SATISFY YOU -PUFFY & R. KELLY
9.	COOLIE HIGH - CAMP LO
10.	TOUCH ME TEASE ME -CASE FEAT. FOXY BROWN
11.	SENSITIVITY -RALPH TRESVANT
12.	AROUND THE WAY GIRL - LL COOL J
13.	SAY IT - TOREY LANEZ
14.	STAGE 2 - INFATUATION | "PULP FICTION"
15.	BONNIE & CLYDE '03 – JAY-Z & BEYONCÉ 
16.	YOU'RE MY LADY - D'ANGELO
17.	ME & MY BITCH - NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
18.	ALL I NEED -METHOD MAN FEAT. MARY J. BLIGE
19.	YOU MAKE ME BETTER -FABOLOUS FEAT. NE-YO
20.	PARIS TOKYO -LUPE FIASCO
21.	STAGE 4 & 5 - FALLING & DEEPENING | "COMING TO AMERICA"
22.	POETIC JUSTICE - KENDRICK LAMAR
23.	NO SENSE - JUSTIN BIEBER FT. TRAVIS SCOTT
24.	MOMENTS IN LOVE - ART OF NOISE
25.	BREAKDOWN - MARIAH CAREY FEAT. BONE THUGS N HARMONY
26.	STAGE 5 - HEARTBREAK - "ATL"
27.	SONG CRY - JAY-Z
28.	CAN'T BELIEVE - CARL THOMAS FEAT. FAITH EVANS
29.	HOW'S IT GOIN' DOWN – DMX
30.	MAKEUPS 2 BREAKUPS - METHOD MAN FEAT. D'ANGELO
31.	HEARTLESS -  KANYE WEST
32.	MISS JACKSON – OUTKAST 
33.	LOVECRIMES - FRANK OCEAN
34.	I WISH - CARL THOMAS 
35.	USED TO LOVE HER – COMMON
36.	DON'T BE CRUEL - BOBBY BROWN
37.	U DON'T HAVE TO CALL – USHER
38.	I NEED A GIRL - PUFFY FEAT. 
39.	STAGE 6 - LONGING - "MARTIN"
40.	AGAIN - FETTY WAP 
41.	ALL I WANT IS YOU - MIGUEL FEAT. J. COLE 
42.	FIND YOUR LOVE – DRAKE
43.	DON'T - BRYSON TILLER
44.	END OF THE ROAD - BOYZ 2 MEN
45.	*FERRIS BUELLER'S DAY OFF* 


When Thugs Cry

“Shocked. Disillusioned. Heartbroken. Angry. Disgusted.

I've been feeling this way for a while now, but - the incidents that surfaced in the past week have had me feeling these emotions (and more) to the maximum. I didn't post much on social media in regards to this because I needed to sit with my feelings. And, as an artist - I really wanted to create something for people in a more meaningful manner.

I am, among other things, a DJ. And, like everyone else - music inspires, expresses and consoles me. I created this mixtape because I wanted...needed, rather, to share my feelings during these turbulent times. I hope this is as cathartic for you to listen to as it was for me in creating it.

In the very least, I hope it will entertain you but I truly wish that this mixtape will spark thoughts, conversations and solutions."

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"This Machine Kills Racism" Tracklist
Billie Holiday - Strange Fruit
Kanye West - Blood On The Leaves
Michael Jackson - They Don't Care About Us
U2 - Sunday Bloody Sunday
Public Enemy - Fight The Power
KRS One - Black Cop
The Clash - Guns of Brixton
Sinead O' Connor - Black Boys On Mopeds
Joey Bada$$ - Like Me
Tupac - Wonder If Heaven Got a Ghetto
Marvin Gaye - What's Going On
James Brown - Say It Loud, I'm Black & I'm Proud 
Kendrick Lamar - Alright
Jane Elliott - On White Privilage 
Gil Scott Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
Bob Dylan - Times They Are Changin
Nina Simone - Mississippi Goddamn 
Saul Williams - Amthyst Rocks 
Public Enemy - Public Enemy No. 1
Genesis - Land of Confusion 
Tears for Fears - Shout
Woody Guthrie - This Land Is Your Land 



This Machine Kills Racism

As the daughter of Trinidadian parents, I am proud of my heritage. To honor all the beautiful and eclectic sounds of the Caribbean, I decided to make a mixtape (#WestIndianSummer) which features the sounds of Reggae, Reggaetone, Dancehall, Soca, Salsa, Merengue and Bachata! From Jamaica's Beenie Man to Colombia's J. Balvin to Martiniques Kalash to Trinidads Machel Montano, this mix is...a mix.

For my Caribbean Boys and Girls dem, I hope allyuh enjoy it. The mix contains New School Bangers for di yute dem as well as Old School Classics for the elders. And for everyone else, I hope you love it also!

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"West Indian Summer" Tracklist
Johnny Osbourne - Buddy Bye
Dawn Penn - No No No
Sister Nancy - Bam Bam
Protoje ft. Chronixx - Who Knows
Beyonce ft. Sean Paul - Baby Boy
Chaka Demus & Pliers - Bam Bam
Chaka Demus & Pliers - Murder She Wrote
Kranium - Nobody Has To Know
Drake - Controlla
Kalash ft.Booba - Rouge Et Bleu
Buju Banton ft. Nadine Sutherland - Wickie Dickie
Singing Sweet - When I See You Smile
Sean Paul - Deport Them
Beenie Man - Who Am I 
Buju Banton - Champion
Terror Fabulous ft. Nadine Sutherland - Action 
Rihanna ft. Drake - Work
Shabba Ranks ft. Krystal - Twice My Age
Spice - So Mi Like It
Tory Lanez - LUV
Tanto Metro - Everyone Falls In Love
Snow - Informer
Pan Head - Punny Printer 
Nardo Ranks - Them A Bleach
Super Cat - A Who She Me Dun 
Gyptian - Hold Yuh
Wayne Wonder - No Letting Go
Lady G - Breeze Off
Dirtsman - Hot This Year
Lady Saw - If I Was A Rich Girl
Cutty Ranks - Limb By Limb
Serani - No Games
Baby Cham - Vitamin S
Beenie Man ft. Mya - Girls Dem Sugar
Crooklyn Clan - Ladyz (Reggae Bounce Mix) (Shabba Ranks - Ting A Ling Sample)
Wizkid - Oluejeba
Supercat - Ghetto Red Hot
Mr. Vegas - Heads High
J. Balvin ft. Pharrell Williams, BIA & Sky - Safari
Celia Cruz - La Vida Es Un Carnaval
N.O.R.E ft. Nina Sky, Daddy Yankee, Big Mato & Gem Star - Oye Mi Canto (Remix)
J Balvin - Ginza
Daddy Yankee (DJ Jerzy Csc) - Gasolina
Konshens - Bruk Off Yuh Back
Beenie Man - King Of Dance Hall
Drake - One Dance
Popcaan - Only Man She Want
Kevin Lyttle - Turn Me On
Rupee - Tempted To Touch
Popcaan - Love Yuh Bad
Drake ft. Rihanna - Too Good (PeteDown Turnin' Me On Blend)
Machel Montano ft. Angela Hunte - Party Done
Aventura - Romeo Y Julieta
Romeo Santos - Eres Mia
Elvis Crespo - Suavemente 
Nina Sky - Move Your Body (Coolie Riddim)
Sean Paul - Temperature
Elephant Man ft. Bone - Jook Gal (Wine Wine)
Machel Montano - Like A Boss
Rupee - Jump

West Indian Summer

January 16th is the birthday of Sade, Kate Moss, Aaliyah & FKA Twigs. In honor of these influential and iconic Capricorn women, I wanted to celebrate their lives through a special mix created by me.

Simply titled, #ONE16GOAT, for the animal associated with Capricorn, but also for the acronym "the greatest of all time" in reference to the goddesses born on January 16th.

Happy #ONE16GOAT Day, from your favorite Taurus! - Va$htie

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TRACK LISTING:
Introduction | "Happy Birthday" performed by Mr. Rogers
"At Your Best" - Aaliyah
"The Moon & The Stars" - Sade
"We Need A Resolution" - Aaliyah
"Cherish The Day" - Sade
"Hot Like Fire" - Aaliyah
"By Your Side" (Neptunes Remix) - Sade
"Age Ain't Nothing But A Number" - Aaliyah
"No Ordinary Love" - Sade
"If Your Girl Only Knew" - Aaliyah
"Sweetest Taboo" - Sade
"Back & Forth" - Aaliyah
"Rock The Boat" - Aaliyah
"Like Paradise" - Sade
"Hang On To Your Love" - Sade
"Couldn't Love You More" - Sade Remix by Matrixxman & Vin Sol
MTV Diary: Aaliyah Interview
"2 Weeks 4 Page Letter" - Aaliyah x FKA Twigs Remix by Raheem D. http://bit.ly/2johxnu
"Smooth Operator" - Sade

Creative Direction & Mix by Vashtie
Engineering by DJ Noumenon
Artwork by Crystal Miller

ONE16GOAT

"Dedicated to all the lovers worldwide on my favorite holiday...Valentine's Day.

"To You, From Me" is a collection of all my favorite love songs, past and present. With artists ranging from Peter Frampton to The Weeknd, Stevie Wonder to The Smiths, Portishead to Drake, The Carpenters to Method Man...there is no doubt in my mind that this mixtape won't have at least one song for everyone to vibe to (Mom, Gramps, Hubby, Sidechick, Crush, etc) . The title was left vague and simple because, like the music, I wanted everyone to feel included - as if this mix was made just for you or as a re-gift to the ones you love. 

My Director brain had to scatter in scenes from my a few of my favorite romance films..."Popeye", "Punch Drunk Love", "Sixteen Candles" and "Jerry McGuire". 

In such chaotic times like these, I truly hope that today you spend your day sending loving energy to all those you encounter - but especially taking the time to love yourself...because, I love is all that matters and I love you."

#ToYouFromMe

-Va$htie

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To You, From Me

"Nothing New" is a collection of songs curated and mixed by Vashtie and Noumenon that display how Hip Hop's most notable artists have cleverly sampled from the most influential and legendary musicians of all time. With artists ranging from James Brown, The Delfonics, Steely Dan, The O'Jays to Kanye, Jay-Z, Nas and Drake - Vashtie and Noumenon deliver 72 minutes of head bopping for the old heads, two-stepping for the old school and endless gems dropped for the newbies.

We honor the originals while celebrating the sample...and we hope you enjoy.

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01. Intro - The Way We Were - Gladys Night and The Pips
02. Maybe Tomorrow - Jackson 5
03. All That I Got Is You - Ghostface Killah ft. Mary J Blige
04. Ready Or Not - The Delfonics
05. Sock It To Me - Missy Elliott
06. Grandma's Hands - Bill Withers
07. No Diggity - Blackstreet
08. Bam Bam - Sister Nancy
09. Famous - Kanye West ft. Rihanna
10. You Can't Turn Me Away - Sylvia Striplin
11. Get Money - Junior Mafia ft. The Notorious B.I.G.
12. Dove - Cymande
13. The Score - The Fugees
14. The Edge - David McCallum & David Axelrod
15. The Next Episode - Dr. Dre
16. I Chase The Devil - Max Romeo
17. Lucifer - Jay-Z
18. A Little Bit Of Love - Brenda Russell
19. Sill Not A Player - Big Pun
20. Come Live With Me Angel - Marvin Gaye
21. I Wanna Get To Know You - G-Unit
22. Saudade Vem Correndo - Stan Getz
23. Runnin' - The Pharcyde
24. Much Too Much - Marcus Miller
25. Can't Knock The Hustle - Jay-Z
26. Fool's Paradise - Meli'sa Morgan
27. Nautilus - Bob James
28. Daytona 500 - Ghostface Killah
29. Walk Right Up To The Sun - The Delfonics
30. If I Ruled The World - Kurtis Blow
31. If I Ruled The World - Nas Ft. Lauren Hill
32. As Long As I've Got You - The Charmells
33. C.R.E.A.M. - Wu-Tang Clan
34. Juicy Fruit - Mtume
35. Juicy - Biggie Smalls
36. The Payback - James Brown
37. My Lovin' - En Vogue
38. Rise - Herb Alpert
39. Hypnotize - Biggie Smalls
40. Vibez - Adam Feeney and Chester Stone Hansen
41. 0 to 100 - Drake
42. Kid Charlemegne - Steely Dan
43. Champion - Kanye West
44. Cola Bottle Baby - Edwin Birdsong
45. HarderBetterFasterStronger - Daft Punk
46. Stronger - Kanye West
47. Backstabbers - The O'Jays
48. Wish I Didn't Miss You - Angie Stone
49. I Choose You - Willie Hutch
50. International Players Anthem - UGK ft. Outkast
51. Prison Song - Tommy Butler and Carlton Williams
52. Mask Off - Future 
53. I'd Rather Be With You - Bootsy Collins
54. Redbone - Childish Gambino
55. Tiden Flyver - Boom Clap Bachelors ft. Liv Lykke
56. Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe - Kendrick Lamar
57. Avril 14th - Aphex Twin
58. Blame Game - Kanye West


-Va$htie

Nothing New

Vashtie is a New York based Director, Designer & DJ that does it all. From Directing Justin Bieber to Kendrick Lamar, Being  the First Woman with a Brand Jordan Sneaker, Collaborating with Puma, G-Shock & Beats By Dre under her brand Violette, and DJ'ing for Artists like Drake, Fashion Houses like Chloe. 

Vashtie has cultivated the Downtown New York City scene for over a decade as a style icon, but her curatorial outreach and influence spans Worldwide.

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