DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick Boogie put together an ill compilation for the summertime cookouts, boomin in your jeep or just maxin by the pool. Do yourself a favor and add this to the iPod. You won’t be disappointed.

TRACKLIST:

1. Summertime Intro
2. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness (Live Version)
3. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness
4. Quincy Jones: Summer In The City
5. Ahmad: Back In The Day
6. Ice Cube: It Was A Good Day
7. Roy Ayers f/ Mary J Blige: Everybody Loves The Sunshine
8. Pharcyde: Passin’ Me By (Ffej Remix)
9. Jay-Z f/ Babyface: Sunshine
10. Ramsey Lewis: Sun Goddess
11. A Tribe Called Quest: Find A Way (Ffej String Edit)
12: Bush Babies f/ Mos Def: The Love Song
13. Jodeci: Get On Up
14. The Commodores: High On Sunshine
15. J Dilla f/ Dwele : Think Twice
16. Erick Sermon f/ Marvin Gaye: Music (Mick’s Marvapella Edit)
17. Bernard Wright: Who Do You Love
18. LL Cool J: Loungin’
19. A Tribe Called Quest: Hot Sex
20. Main Source: Live At The BBQ
21. Nuyorican Soul: Nautilus
22. Pharcyde & Sublime: Summertime
23. Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff: Summertime Remix
24. Michael Jackson: I Can’t Help It
25. De La Soul: Breakdawn
26. Musiq: Just Friends
27. Carl Thomas: Summer Rain
28. Faze-O: Riding High
29. Dionne Warwick: Walk On By
30. Skee-Lo: I Wish
31. Black Moon: Who Got The Props
32. Frankie Beverly and Maze: Before I Let Go
33. Nu Shooz: I Can’t Wait
34. Montell Jordan: This Is How We Do It
35: The Roots f/ George Benson: Breezin’
36: Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff: Time To Chill
37. Biggie: Can’t You See
38. James Brown: The Payback
39. En Vogue: My Lovin’
40. Bobby McFerrin: Sunshine Of My Life
41. Fifth Dimension: Let The Sun Shine In
42. Mos Def: Sunshine
43. Nine: Whatcha Want
44. Otis Redding: Sittin’ On The Dock
45. 2Pac: I Get Around (Mick’s String Edit)
46. Zapp: Computer Love (Terry’s Mirage On The Water Mix)
47. Seals And Croft: Summer Breeze
48. Jay-Z: Dear Summer
49. Weldon Irvine: Morning Sunrise

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E-40 Ft. Too Short – Bitch

This is dedicated to that special someone…you know who you are. In the words of my Soror Steph, If this applies to you, remain offended.

This is Boo’d Up Music…Enjoy. Since the music is free, go support the movie!

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Update: Here’s Vol 2 – Sorry it’s streaming only, been busting my ass to find a link tho…
Peace Ya’ll, This is the “Just Wright” Mixtape: Volume 2. I would like to thank all of you all out there that supported volume 1. This is just a second installment of music that was inspired by the movie, “Just Wright.” It’s getting close to the release date (May 14, 2010) ya’ll. And I am getting very excited now.

Love,
Common
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TRACKLIST (Mixed by Twilight Tone):
1. Settle For My Love / Patrice Rushen
2. There’s Nothing Like This / Omar
3. You’re Always On My Mind / SWV
4. Guilty (Featuring Barry Gibb) / Barbra Streisand
5. Promise Me / Luther Vandross
6. Someday / George Duke
7. Making Love In The Rain / Herb Albert
8. That Day / Muhsinah
9. Daylight / Ramp
10. I Still Love You / 702
11. Inspiration Information / Shuggie Otis
12. Uno Esta / Bobbi Humphries
13. One On One / Hall & Oates
14. When Will The Day Come / Rasa
15. The Makings Of You (Live) / Curtis Mayfield
16. Nothing Even Matters (featuring D’angelo) / Lauryn Hill
17. Light My Fire / Jose Feliciano
18. Paperchase / Clara Hill Meets Vivkter Duplaix
19. Tomorrow / Quincy Jones & Tevin Campbell

NachoBluu is an upcoming music group with some of the hottest music I’ve heard in a long time. Here’s just one of over 600 shots…Yep, Springcart does photography as well. We get it in! Look for more from the shoot soon, but in the meantime, take a listen to their music and let me know what you think.

DJ Mars just posted the most beautifullest thing in the world…Sade’s sultry vocals can always put me in a mellow mood. Mars teams up with DJ Finesse & DJ DOC to bring us the most exciting addition to their Classic Artist series. Don’t delay, download today!

Download Sade Kiss of Life Mixtape: http://mfi.re/?f4y1xodd3jy

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Listening to this now, as the sun breaks through my window. It’s getting me off to a calm and serene start. Perfect for when you’ve had your fill of hip hop and you’re in the mood for some beautiful melodies. Helps to remind me that Soul music isn’t a lost art. Not your typical grooves, but don’t be afraid, just Enjoy.

Tracklist:
Vikter Duplaix – In The Middle Of You (Freddie Joachim Remix)
The xx – Basic Space (Mount Kimbie Remix)
AFTA-1 – 7th Sun (first draft)
Electric Wire Hustle – Waters
Shafiq Husayn – Le’Star feat. Rozzi Daime, Noni Limar and Nia Andrews
Shuanise – Purple Haze
Anthony Valadez – Dawn feat. Wendisue
Eric Roberson – Still
Clara Hill – Endlessly (Freddie Joachim Remix)
Quadron – Day
Jackhigh – Airspace

For those may not know Res, you’re in for a treat. Her 2001 ground-breaking album, “How Do I”, helped to redefine music, placing her as a pioneer of the Alternative Genre. That’s a fancy way of saying, you can’t pidgeon hole her. Since then, she’s released a new album, “Black.Girls.Rock!”, featuring her fresh, and melodic sound. It’s been a long time since she’s released a solo project, and this one is certainly worth the wait! Never being afraid to push boundaries, the album is hard to shove into any one genre. So don’t even try, just enjoy it. Take a listen and tell me what you think.
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Sidenote: Funny how life works…I met Res years ago while pushing sneakers. She was and still is one of the most special and down to earth people I have ever met. I recently had a dream of her rocking stadiums…maybe it was a glimpse into the future.

Mixtape: Automatic Relaxations Series – The Sounds of Philly
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Got an email from DJ Mars, Extraordinary DJ & blogger – historyofmixtapes.com, and he came bearing gifts. The Sounds of Philly wasn’t what I expected. I was looking for Soul Classics, circa 1970’s. What I found was Neo Soul classics, fresh and refreshing. It’s smooth, melodic, relaxing…With just enough soul to keep your head bobbing. The folks at the office will thank you. Get it here.

Stay Focused,
PT

Today’s Workout Mix:
Scrap Dirty’s Dirty Soul Vol. 9
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Over the last couple of months, I’ve really been conscious of my weight. My clothes aren’t fitting like they should, I’m not liking my self in any pictures, I can visibly see the fat in my face…I’m not just fat, I FEEL Obese. Time to get back on my program. Yesterday, I had a talk with my mentor Kevin Black and we discussed exercise. He’s been where I am, so I respect his opinion. He’s evolved into a fitness nut over the last two years, after losing over 200lbs. He motivated me to get back on my exercise grind. Kevin has one thing that I lack when it comes to exercise; Discipline. I’ve got to start somewhere, So, today, I got up this morning, and hit the treadmill. I walked for 25 mins and cleared my mind. During that time, I realized a couple of things. First, My body remembers how to be an athlete. My breathing pattern fell right back into training mode and it wasn’t as hard as I thought. Second, my chronic allergies disappeared. I could breathe! No irritating ear, nose and throat itching! That feeling alone was worth the burn I was feeling in my legs. Third, my knees aren’t as bad off as I thought they were. Ever since I went down on my bike, my knees haven’t been the same, and I’ve been scared to really do any working out. I realize I have to take it easy, but I now know that they can’t be an excuse.

So, here’s to starting from scratch, and building a body I can be proud of again. I don’t want to be skinny, just healthy. I always seem to go through this at the beginning of the winter, but by New Years, I’ve lost the discipline and motivation because I don’t see results as quickly as I would like to. But, like My says, I didn’t get this big in 3 months or even a year, so I should realize that I won’t lose it that quickly. But thanks to shows like the Biggest Loser, I’m looking for quick results. I’ll be chronicling my progress, as an inspiration to myself and others. Let me know your thoughts and your struggles. Off to breakfast…

PT

P.S. My motivation seems to be those who’re telling me what I can not be.

Finally had a chance to cop the Blueprint 3. I read a few reviews on the album and they were definitely mixed. Here’s how I feel…It may not be my favorite Jay-Z offering (American Gangster did it for me), but it definitely has moments that I enjoyed. Favorite tracks: So Ambitious, A Star is Born, and Venus Vs. Mars. “So Ambitious” reminds me of Jordan’s Hall of Fame speech. Basically, haters fuel the fire of ambitions. This speaks to me really loudly right now. Thanks Jay, you eloquently voiced what was on my mind. The lyricism on Venus Vs. Mars reminds me of why I’m a Jay-Z fan. I absolutely love the imagery in his verses.

But, don’t take my word for it…pick it up when u get a chance. You won’t be disappointed.

Check out the leak here