DJ GrantLOVE

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Hip-Hop. When you hear that word, what's the first thing you think about? Is it your favorite Rapper? Do you think about a favorite song, or do you think about the essence of Hip-Hop Culture? Well if you're under the age of 35, the latter will most likely NOT be your answer. Hip-Hop has come from meager beginnings, to the driving force of the entire music industry. Old heads like myself would answer that question with resounding passion, "Hip-Hop Culture!" The culture is not really talked about these days, sans the VH1 specials like the Hip-Hop Honors, or the many websites dedicated to preserving that culture. Well this series of mixes will focus on two integral elements of Hip-Hop; The DJ and the MC. You will hear the songs that DJ's Kool Herc, Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Grand Wizard Theodore, and others used to play at Park Jams to get the crowd dancing. You will also hear the emergence of the MC, who 'rapped' over the breakbeats the DJ would create from extending a certain part of the record, (a precursor to looping samples).
Come back every Friday for a new mix.
REMEMBER:
"It's not old, if it's new to you!!" Explore the old school!! You're never too young to learn.
Download: Origins Pt. 1

Beauty In Motion.....that's the term I would use when seeing a beautiful woman sing her BOOTY OFF!! There is nothing sexier than seeing a woman on stage pouring her heart out. Releasing all the emotions trapped inside by hitting notes and octaves, aurally beating the demons out of her mind body and soul. The first time I heard Lyn Collins' Think, I was only about 15. From that point on I had to put aside my Sugar Hill and Enjoy! singles, and start digging in Pops Crates'.
REMEMBER: "It's not old, if it's new to you!!" Explore the old school!! You're never too young to learn.

Tracks: 1. Dionne Warwick – You're Gonna Need Me 2. Gwen McCrae – 90% Of Me Is You 3. Jackie Moore – Clean Up Your Own Yard 4. Claudja Barry - Love For The Sake Of Love 5. Freda Payne - I Get High 6. Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead 7. Linda Clifford - Never Gonna Stop 8. Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt 9. Tina Turner - Whole Lotta Love 10. Lyn Collins - Put It On The Line 11. The Charmells - I'll Never Grow Old 12. 24 Carat Black - Ghetto: Misfortune's Wealth 13. The Emotions - Blind Alley 14. Nina Simone - Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter 15. Wendy Rene - After The Laughter, Come Tears 16. Esther Phillips - Home Is Where The Hatred Is

AND I LOVE.....him, her, my child, my family, my spouse, my dog, my cat, my music...... It doesn't really matter what you love, as long as you don't love hate. It seems as though hatred, jealously, & envy are prevailing over love these days. When I open up the newspaper, or listen to news-radio, or watch the television news, the countless stories of murder and mayhem consumes me. I think about my own children, my wife and family and pray daily that nothing but positivity cross their path everyday. This mix is all about Love. From the smooth sound of Tom Brock, to the pleading love of Michael Henderson..This mix has all the makings to be an instant classic, and the standard bearer for all slow jam mixes to follow.
REMEMBER: "It's not old, if it's new to you!!" Explore the old school!! You're never too young to learn.
Download: And I Love Tracks:
1. Friends Of Distinction – And I Love Him 2. 21st Century – (Do You) Remember The Rain 3. Al Hudson feat. One Way – It’s You 4. Black Ivory – You And I 5. Barbara Mason – Yes I’m Ready 6. Brainstorm – This Must Be Heaven 7. Heatwave – Sho’Nuff Must Be Love 8. Michael Henderson – Let Me Love You 9. Minnie Ripperton & Peabo Bryson – Here We Go 10. The Stylistics – You Make Me Feel Brand New 11. The Manhattans – Wish That You Were Mine 12. Tom Brock – I Love You More & More 13. Gladys Knight & The Pips – And This Is Love 14. Billy Paul – Let’s Make A Baby 15. The Temprees – You Make The Sunshine 16. Alton Ellis – And I Love Her
Happy Friday Everyone. I thought I'd start the weekend off with some classic old-school futuristic joints. I'm sure some of you will recognize most of the tracks (as they've been sampled countless times) but this mix is all originals. From ESG to Jean Jacques Perry, you will hear the futuristic sounds of the past, like you've never heard them before. So start your weekend off the right way. Whether you're vibing at work, or listening to your iPod, make sure you download this joint. REMEMBER: "It doesn't matter how old a song is, as long as it's new to you!! Explore the old school!!" You're never too young to learn. [DOWNLOAD:] A Futuristic Past (mp3) right-click, save as. TRACKS: 1. E.S.G - UFO 2. 7th Wonder - Daisy Lady 3. Lafayette Afro Rock Band - Darkest Light 4. JB's - Blow Your Head 5. Liquid Liquid - Cavern 6. S.S.O. (Soul Sensual Orchestra) - Faded Lady 7. Jean Jacques Perry - E.V.A 8. Idris Muhammed - Could Heaven Ever Be Like This 9. Faze-O - Ridin' High 10. Kleeer - Intimate Connection 11. Galt McDermot - Space 12. R.A.M.P.(Roy Ayers Music Project) - Daylight 13. Michael Viner's Incredible Bongo Band - Pipeline 14. Miriam Makeba - Quit it (Rest in Peace to Mama Africa)

Featuring: 1. The Stylistics - One Night Affair 2. Mass Production - Angel 3. Cameo - Hanging Downtown 4. Tyrone Davis - In The Mood 5. The Moments - Sexy Mama 6. Esther Byrd - Touch Me, Tease Me 7. John Hammond - Can’t We Smile 8. Peoples Choice - A Mellow Mood 9. Don Blackman - Lovin’ You, Holdin’ You 10. The Heath Brothers - Smiling Billy pt.2 11. Ray Parker Jr. - After Midnight 12. Rhythm - The World Is A Place 13. Tom Brock - The Love We Share.. 14. William Hart - Follow Every Dream 15. Lonnie Liston Smith - A Garden of Peace

Featuring: 1. Black Coffey – Rocket Love 2. Chante Savage – Love, Need & Want 3. Boz Scaggs – Miss Riddle 4. Donny Hathaway – Lil Ghetto Boy 5. Force MDs – Here I Go Again 6. Rene & Angela – My First Love 7. Entouch – 2 Steps To The Right 8. Friends Of Distinction – I Really Hope You Do 9. Marvin Gaye – Soon I’ll Be Loving You Again 10. Johnny Guitar Watson – Lovin You 11. Taana Gardner – When You Touch 12. Junior – Baby I Want You Back 13. Ohio Players – Pride & Vanity 14. Syreeta – Black Maybe 15. The Sylvers – How Love Hurts Be sure to check back every week for a hot new mix from MTME, or a DJ GrantLOVE throwback from Soulcrates.com.