SOUNDNEXX 4GOTNRE-MIXX!
The 90's aren't considered the "Golden Era" just for hip-hop. It's also known for being the decade when the hottest remixes were created! A remix in 2011 is adding another rapper or singer on a song, or spitting a slightly different verse over the original beat. That's not a remix, and it's a pretty lazy approach if you ask me! A REAL remix is when the original song is totally reworked and transformed into something else like Optimus Prime. It needs a new beat (slower or faster than the original), different lyrics, reworked hooks and melodies to make it a legit remix.

Producers like Eddie F, All-Star, Puff Daddy, Teddy Riley, Jermaine Dupri, Chunky Thompson, Kenny Smoove, The Ummah, etc. did just that back in the good ole' days. This mixx is a tribute to that generation of producers. I through in a couple extended versions of tracks I hadn't heard in a while as well, so pull out your Cross Colour short sets and enjoy!

1=702 - Steelo Remix
2=Joya - Gettin' Off On You Remix
3=Usher - Think Of You Remix
4=SWV/Jay-Z/Busta Rhymes/Trigga/Mr.Cheeks - You're The One
5=Craig Mack/Q-Tip - Get Down Remix
6=Tevin Campbell - Back To The World Remix
7=SWV/Wu-Tang Clan - Anything Remix
8=Johnny Gill - Wrap My Body Tight Extended Mix
9=Jodeci - Get On Up Remix
10=Rome - I Belong To You
11=Adina Howard - Somethin' 2 Ride 2 Remix
12=Xscape - Do You Want To Remix
13=Jonell/Method Man - Round & Round Remix
14=Christopher Williams - Every Little Thing U Do Remix
15=911 - Cutie Remix
16=Today - Girl I Got My Eyes On You Extended Mix
17=Monica - Before You Walk Out Of My Life Remix
18=Mona Lisa - You Can't Be Wasting My Time Remix
19=Aaliyah = If Your Girl Only Knew Remix
20=Total - Kissin' You Remix
21=Mary J. Blige - Your Child Remix

Get the Re-Mixx Here!

THE "EAR FRESHINER MIXX!"
This year has been filled with a lot of great music releases from some of my favorite musical artists. I love being overwhelmed with quality music. I'm like a kid in a money store. One musical moment that stood out for me this summer was hearing Detroit native Charity Ward's first single "Sounds Like Love" on the local radio. I've seen her perform live three times and she's a great talent, so I'm very happy that her career is moving forward. Definitely check for Charity, and when her album finally drops get it. You'll be glad you did! It's been a minute since I dropped a mixx, so here you go. It's soulful with a bit of hip-hop thrown in the musical brew for more flavor. Supporting quality music and artists is not optional...

1=Apollo Brown - What You Need
2=Marcos - Mais Do Que Valsa
3=Darnell Kendricks - Strawberry Lemonade
4=Fatima - Mind
5=Dwele - Timeless
6=Ayah - Tables Turn
7=Dego/Nadine Charles - It's Nothing
8=MdCL - Heaven
9=Zo/Erro/Phonte - Marzipan
10=Brian McKnight - Gimme Your Love
11=Rahsaan Patterson - Bluephoria
12=Mary J. Blige/Q-Tip - Betcha Wouldn't Hurt Me
13=Jill Scott - Love Soul Bounce
14=Havana - Journal
15=Charity - Sounds Like Love
16=Stevie Wonder - Love's In Need of Love Today
17=Ayah - Press Play
18=Rapper Big Pooh/Chaundon - Let It Be
19=Anthesis - Don't Really Know
20=Wes Felton/Mr.G - Real Summer
21=Teedra Moses - Falling 4 U
22=Ledisi - So Into You
23=Gavin Turek - Little Pleasures
24=L'Renee - Red Dress

GET THE EAR FRESHINER HERE!

Listen to Charity below:

THE USUAL SOULSPECTS MIXX!
Are your ears ready for some good music? If you like your sounds filled with unfamiliar voices and stylings, definitely put ears on this joint! This mixx contains some of the indie artists that I am listening to right now, so get to know them (if you haven't already). I've learned during my years of music listening that some songs and artists require several listens before the music can be digested. There are songs that I thought I hated when I first heard them, but now they have an exclusive spot on my favorite tracks list. So, if you dislike a song immediately after the first listen, be sure to listen again before making a verdict. However, if after several listens it still sucks, delete from your mp3 player with the quickness! Always support quality music. Enjoy!

The Goody List:
a)fred joachim - my heaven
b)miles bonny - what's life like
c)soulive/ekena nwokoyw - arruga de agua remix
d)ayah - find my way
e)tyler woods - i want u
f)bembe segue - sunshine
g)luvbugz - whut ever
h)mar - bipolar friendship
i)erro/chubb rock - summertime 2011
j)sunshine anderson - say something
k)nas/ginuwine - you owe me
l)ledisi - coffee
m)wes felton - prom queen
n)mara hruby - the panties
o)ishe/hezekiah - can we
p)jrawls - heeey
q)lisa banton - something new
r)jaguar wright - let me be the one
s)jill scott - blessed
t)jesse boykins 3 - nectar
u)heather victoria - missing you

Listen 2 The Soulspects Here!

GROOVYISH UPTEMPO MIXX!
When it comes to my favorite female soul duos, first in line is Changing Faces, and right behind them is Zhane'. Their sound & style was unique and soulful, with some of catchiest hooks in the game. For that reason alone, I still miss these ladies and their music. Classics like "Groove Thang" and "Hey Mr. DJ" could still get the booties on the floor at the club in 2011! Those joints are timeless. I also love their collabo tracks with De La Soul, Busta Rhymes and Queen Latifah. All you youngsters out there that don't about Zhane', get familiar. Start with their self-titled debut album, and you'll be glad you did. Now, lets get into some music. My latest mixx is actually one that I have kept in the archives for a minute. I listen to this one mainly when I am working out, cleaning, working, etc. I call it the "Groovyish Uptempo Mixx" because these grooves are uptempo for sure. Check it out when you get a chance.

Tha Party Grooves: busta rhymes ft. zhane' - it's a party(remix)/krs~one - step into a world/janet-enjoy/j*davey-quicksand/tamia-it's a party/rihanna-what's my name/jeff hendrick-old school party/zhane'-hey mr. dj/dwele ft. dj quik-i wanna/shaggy-dance & shout (remix)/janet-all for you (remix)/d'angelo-glass mountain trust/neyo-cause i said so/mike baker-la la la/n.e.r.d.-perfect defect/robin thicke-my life/black eye peas-imma be/sy smith-truth/jsoul-up in the club/raheem devaughn ft. wakka-no hand(nexx remix)

download the groovy here

KINDRED: THE NEW ALBUM The soul duo Kindred The Family Soul is finally releasing their new album Love Has No Recession on June 28th. I like both of the new singles "You Got Love" and "Magic Happens" from the new joint. Mark your calendars people. Kindred always delivers that soulful goodness.

Before exiting, put eyes on this artistic video from Timothy Bloom just in case you missed it:

www.kindedthefamilysoul.com

ELZHI'S TRIBUTE 2 NASIR!
This is a REAL Detroit emcee! His name is Elzhi. You should know this kid. He used to be a member of the group Slum Village. He was basically kicked out of the group. That was a huge mistake in my personal opinion. It is 2011. Elzhi is back at with his latest mixtape release entitled "Elmatic" which is paying homage to Nas' classic "Illmatic" album from the early 90s. I have heard several Illmatic tribute mixtapes throughout the years from other rappers, but I must say that I feel this Elzhi joint is the best. You may think I am being biased because I rep Detroit, but I'm actually not (this time). El's tribute bests the others because he actual captures the flow and delivery of Nas during that time. He's not just spit verses over the best, but he embodies the essence of Nas and the Golden Era of Hip-Hop! Take a listen for yourselves...

Make sure you put ears on the hidden track where he discusses in detail the situation with his SV departure.

GET ELMATIC RIGT HERE!

Elzhi website

MILES BONNY IN THE MIXX!
When most music fans think of vanilla soul artists, the first names that come to mind are the usual suspects like Jon B, Teena Marie, Robin Thicke, Mayer Hawthorne, Remy Shand, etc. Well, if you haven't already, add Mr. Miles Bonny to that elite list as well. He's a really dope singer, producer, DJ and trumpeter from Kansas City, if you didn't know! I have been following this gentleman's career for several years now, and he never fails to impress me with his diversity as an artist. Miles performs classics from the past, soul ballads, hip-hop and remixes. He's gifted enough to flow over the most complicated production, but never fails to keep it soulful. His new album "Lumberjack Soul" drops on June 24th, so mark your calendars. Miles Bonny is defnitely one of my favorite Indie artists doing it right now, and if you close your eyes you'd swear he was a brother from another!

I decided to finally make a mixx showcasing some of my favorite Miles tracks from the past and present. As a fan, I want to give this artist some well deserved exposure, so put ears on this joint expeditiously. It's long overdue, so I hope you enjoy!

MB Goodies:
Late Night
Learning To Fly
5 O'clock
What It Is I See
Different
Older
Sng Your Song
Too High
Salmon Steaks
Never Be The Same
J Birly
Endless Possibilities
Horns
Blue and Green
Still Miles
Yes I Do
Miles Gets Open
Golden Lady
Nothin' But You

CLICK--MILES GETS BUSY HERE!

http://www.milesbonny.com/

NEXX VIDEO VISUALS (APRIL 2011)
Here is some of the latest and greatest video joints on the Internet:

RHIAN'S HAND ARE REALLY CLEAN!
Is it the end of April already? Now, that's a semi-vacation, but I am back at it. For how long is unsure. Anyway, today I reintroduce to you that beautiful Ghana native soul-singer Rhian Benson. Remember her?? She's not only a looker, but she sings great too! It's been six years since her debut album "Gold Coast" dropped, and it was sort of a letdown after her first single "Say How I Feel" blew up. The remix featuring Dwele and Slum Village was even better! In 2011 Rhian is back with a new and refreshed outlook, and it definitely shows in her new music. Her new joint "Hands Clean" has a more uptempo-electronic sound to it. The beats are catchy and her vocals are on point. Rhian describes her new sound as "Sade meets DJ Shadow" and she's right. Personally, I dig it!

The first single off this album is "Better Without You" so check for it, and the album to hear what you think. Now, just in case you missed this remix classic from 2005, check it out below:

www.rhianbenson.com

IT IS "EVERLASTTING SOULE MIXX"!
I was shocked to hear about the death of Nate Dogg from The Dogg Pound. Even though he's left us physically, his music will continue to live on. After reading more about the Nate's death, it got me thinking about all of the others music has lost over the years. Ms. Aaliyah immediately came to my mind. I still hole in the music game since her departure. Many have tried to step into her shoes, but there will only be one Aaliyah. For that reason I felt the need to add a little of her flavor to my current mixx, so she's starting this one off. I call this joint "Everlastting Soule" and it's full of old, new and rarely heard soul remixes.

Put ears on this one when you get a minute...

CLICK THE SOULE HERE!

BIG POOH'S MIXTAPE IS FAT BOY!Rapper Big Pooh has released this hot mixtape for the fans, and I have to admit that these tracks are fire, minus all of the host jaw-jacking that goes on throughout. Statik is my man and all, but I prefer DJ free. Until we get the unmixed versions of these songs, this will have to do.

Grab this joint immediately if you are a Little Brother fan, or just a fan of good hip-hop music.

Download here: FAT BOY FRESH MIXTAPE

ANTHONY DAVID IS BACK AT IT!
Remember the soul singer Mr. Anthony David? His track "Smoke One" is still one of my favorite soul tracks ever. It's soulfulness is simplistic, but words hit home and the beat is hypnotic. Anthony's sound has a definite old school vibe like many of the past greats, and I really believe that's what will separate him from the rest of the pack. I recently heard him perform live on Tom Joyner's morning radio show, and I couldn't tell if it was live or Memorex. The first single "4evermore" featuring Algebra from his new album "As Above So Below" is creating a lot of buzz right now. The album hits the shelves on March 22nd, so be sure to mark your calendars. His remake of "Everybody Wants To Rule The World" is real nice too. A Nas verse on that joint would have taken it to another level. Maybe a remix in the near future...

Check the video for "4evermore" below:

www.rollingmojo.com

SN BOOMBOX GEMZ MIXX!

Hip-Hop music has it's good and bad qualities in 2011, and today I present you with some of good ones. I put compilations together of my favorite tracks all of the time for my personal listening pleasure, but today I am sharing one with you. It's called "Boombox Gemz" and it's iPod ready. This will be available for a limited time, so don't hesitate or it maybe too late...

The Goodies:

Black Milk/AB ~ Oh Girl

Lords of the Underground ~ What I Am After

Guilty Simpson ~ Real Heavy

Nottz/Mayer Hawthorne ~ I Still Love You

Kanye/Raekwon ~ Gorgeous

Kaimbr/Kev Brown ~ The Combination

Von Pea ~ Dreamz

Apathy/Phonte ~ True Love

E. Major ~ Want To Be Me

Kaimbr ~ Firewater

Big Remo/Collin Munroe ~ Girls Most Wanted

Jay Electronica/Tone Trezure ~ Jazzmatazz (SN Mixx)

Elzhi ~ Freestyle

OpEn ThE bOoMbOx 2 GeT dA gEmZ

Peep this smooth Faith Evans joint before you exit stage left:

J-DAVEY DROP CHRISTIAN COP!
Why J-Davey isn't a super-group on the mainstream in the new millennium is beyond my comprehension. All of their music is dope, and they have continued to impress me by pushing the music boundaries further with each release. They're definitely in their own music lane, and deserve to be recognized by the masses. Okay, now I am stepping down off of my soapbox. Fortunately, for the J-Davey babies, they have just released a new joint "Evil Christian Cop: The Great Mistapes" EP. It is five tracks deep, and this joint bumps from end to beginning! This EP was available for free download for a few hours, but now it's costing a few $$$. It's well worth it, so support independent artists.

GET J-DAVEY HERE!

www.jdaveybaby.com

WHAT'S NEXX VIDEOS!