Monday, June 30, 2008

Rhythms On The Rebound Part Deux


Greetings cousins and cousinettes...how we feelin' out there?

First off, much gratitude to those who dropped some kind words to acknowledge Souled On's 3rd birthday. Since happening upon this momentous occasion, I've been consumed by the preoccupations of any "normal" three-year-old. Perhaps most importantly, I'm finally learning how to rock my Thundercats Underoos in style, although ass cleavage is admittedly still somewhat of a dilemma after years of enjoying less form-fitting undergarments.

Anyway, I'm scribbling away on my next mega-post, but in the meantime, I thought I'd do a quick recap episode and re-up some previously featured tracks that are now no longer available. This is far from a comprehensive list, but the mp3s I selected to upload for the second time are based on requests I've received from my readers. If I overlooked something that you'd like to hear, hit up my inbox and I'll accommodate your request as soon as Moms makes me quit ridin' my fly-ass tricycle.

Peace and hair grease, soul kids...

Sampled Joints:

"The Letter"---Al Green (zShare)
"The Letter"---Al Green (savefile)


"Wish That I Could Talk To You"---The Sylvers (zShare)
"Wish That I Could Talk To You"---The Sylvers (savefile)

"The Message From The Soul Sisters Parts 1 & 2"---Vicki Anderson (zShare)
"The Message From The Soul Sisters Parts 1 & 2"---Vicki Anderson (savefile)

Soul/Funk Vibes:


"I Can Stand A Little Rain"---Esther Phillips (zShare)
"I Can Stand A Little Rain"---Esther Phillips (savefile)

"If Time Could Stand Still"---Ella Washington (zShare)
"If Time Could Stand Still"---Ella Washington (savefile)

"Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In"---Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (zShare)
"Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In"---Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings (savefile)

Remixes/ Blends:

"Cutting It Up (Ratatat remix)"---Raekwon/Ghostface Killah (zShare)
"Cutting It Up (Ratatat remix)"---Raekwon/Ghostface Killah (savefile)

"Survival Of The Fittest (Mums Ca Dreamin' Remix)"---Mobb Deep (zShare)
"Survival Of The Fittest (Mums Ca Dreamin' Remix)"---Mobb Deep (savefile)


"Luchini (This Is It) (Destruments Remix)"---Camp Lo (zShare)
"Luchini (This Is It) (Destruments Remix)"---Camp Lo (savefile)

"Stuck In This Life (Kid Jerzee Mix)"---Biggie/Jay-Z/2 Pac (zShare)
"Stuck In This Life (Kid Jerzee Mix)"---Biggie/Jay-Z/2Pac (savefile)

"Rock Kokane Flow (Cenzi Slangin' Remix)"---De La Soul/ MF Doom (zShare)
"Rock Kokane Flow (Cenzi Slangin' Remix)"---De La Soul/ MF Doom (savefile)


"Respiration (Flyin' High Mix)"---Black Star (zShare)
"Respiration (Flyin' High Mix)"---Black Star (savefile)

Instrumentals:


"Imagine"---DJ Numark/Pomo (zShare)
"Imagine"---DJ Numark/Pomo (savefile)

"Ain't No Sunshine"---Harlem Underground Band (zShare)
"Ain't No Sunshine"---Harlem Underground Band (savefile)

Fundamental Supplementalz:

What's a retrospective without a few bonus cuts for those who've been riding the bus for the entire journey? Here are a few joints I've never posted as a nod to my longtime readers...

"Hanging Heavy On My Mind"---Doris Allen (zShare)
"Hanging Heavy On My Mind"---Doris Allen (savefile)

"Neck Bones & Hot Sauce"---L Anderson (zShare)
"Neck Bones & Hot Sauce"---L Anderson (savefile)


"Ropes"---Invincible w/ Tiombe Lockhart (zShare)
"Ropes"---Invincible w/ Tiombe Lockhart (savefile)

Invincible deserves more press than she's getting at the moment, so I'll undoubtedly be writing more about this lyrical wonder in the very near future. Couldn't refrain from dropping one of the illest joints from her Shapeshifters LP on you today, though...I've been expectin' this record with the same anticipation that some folks be waitin' on the return of their messiah/prophet/savior. I should be experiencing a comedown after all that internalized hype, but the album didn't disappoint me in the slightest...it's easily one of the finest releases I've heard all year. Cop dat shit if ya haven't already...

Dig deeper...

Word From Your Moms:

"If now isn't a good time for the truth I don't see when we'll get to it."

"I share with the painters the desire
To put a three-dimensional picture
On a one dimensional surface."

"It is wrong to think that love comes from long companionship and persevering courtship. Love is the offspring of spiritual affinity and unless that affinity is created in a moment, it will not be created for years or even generations."

All above quotes by Nikki Giovanni

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Souled On Samples Part XXI


What's crackin', soul kids?

As my Auntie Peaches always says, it's hotter than a three-balled tomcat outside. She may be a silly-ass toothless alcoholic, but she can be pretty nice with the metaphors nonetheless.

Sheeeeit...even Erykah Badu couldn't talk my ass into a pair of crocheted pants on a scorcher like today. It's about 3000 degrees and that shit don't make Common Sense.

Anyway, I switched up the format a little bit this time to keep things fresh and to give everyone an opportunity to hear how one producer flipped each original song. As always, feel free to drop further knowledge or links in the comment box if there's anything you want to add.

A'ight then---no matter how high the heat index rises, you crazy fools try'n keep those heads cooler than a fan...


"Everything's Gonna Be Alright"---The Magictones (zShare)
"Everything's Gonna Be Alright"---The Magictones (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled On:
"State Of Grace (Instrumental)"---Raekwon (zShare)
"State Of Grace (Instrumental)"---Raekwon (savefile)

*Produced by: RZA


"The Long And Winding Road"---Aretha Franklin (zShare)
"The Long And Winding Road"---Aretha Franklin (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled On:
"The Life (Instrumental)"---Styles P/Pharoahe Monch (zShare)
"The Life (Instrumental)"---Styles P/Pharoahe Monch (savefile)

*Produced by Ayatollah


"Loneliness"---Jean Plum (zShare)
"Loneliness"---Jean Plum (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled On:
"Chi Kung"---RZA (zShare)
"Chi Kung"---RZA (savefile)

*Produced by Barracuda

"Under The Influence Of Love"---Love Unlimited Orchestra (zShare)
"Under The Influence Of Love"---Love Unlimited Orchestra (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled on:
"Puffin' On A Cloud"---The Beatnuts (zShare)
"Puffin' On A Cloud"---The Beatnuts (savefile)

*Produced by Psycho Les

*Also sampled on “Ghetto Superstar” by Pras/ODB/Mya and "I Dare You" by Black Rob



"Theme"---Solution (zShare)
"Theme"---Solution (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled on:
"Soldier"---Erykah Badu (zShare)
"Soldier"---Erykah Badu (savefile)

*Produced by Karriem Riggins

"Mister Moonshine"---Fat Mattress (zShare)
"Mister Moonshine"---Fat Mattress (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled on:
"No Excuse For Lovin'(Instrumental)"---Soul Position (zShare)
"No Excuse For Lovin'(Instrumental)"---Soul Position (savefile)

*Produced by RJD2


"Magnificent Sanctuary Band"---Donny Hathaway (zShare)
"Magnificent Sanctuary Band"---Donny Hathaway (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled on:
"Fuck What U Heard (instrumental)"---Diamond D (zShare)
"Fuck What U Heard (instrumental)"---Diamond D (savefile)

*Produced by Diamond D & Lakim Shabazz

*Also sampled on "9th Wonder (Blackitolism) by Digable Planets; "Johnny Ryall" by The Beastie Boys; "808" by KMD; "Drunk Tekneke" by King Tee

"Each Day I Cry A Little"---Eddie Kendricks (zShare)
"Each Day I Cry A Little"---Eddie Kendricks (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled on:
"God Gave Me Style"---50 Cent (zShare)
"God Gave Me Style"---50 Cent (savefile)

*Produced by Needlz


"Nothing's Gonna Stop Me"---Billy Davis/Marilyn McCoo (zShare)
"Nothing's Gonna Stop Me"---Billy Davis/Marilyn McCoo (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled On:
"Shut It Down (Instrumental)"---Black Milk (zShare)
"Shut It Down (Instrumental)"---Black Milk (savefile)

*Produced by Black Milk

"Sand And Rain"---Nancy Holloway (zShare)
"Sand And Rain"---Nancy Holloway (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled On:
"Your Revolution"---DJ Vadim/Sarah Jones (zShare)
"Your Revolution"---DJ Vadim/Sarah Jones (savefile)

*Produced by DJ Vadim


"Sweet Green Fields"---Seals & Crofts (zShare)
"Sweet Green Fields"---Seals & Crofts (savefile)

Dig deeper...

Sampled On:
"Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See"---Busta Rhymes (zShare)
"Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See"---Busta Rhymes (savefile)

*Produced by Shamello/Buddah/Epitome

Word From Your Moms:

“Nothing does reason more right, than the coolness of those that offer it: For Truth often suffers more by the heat of its defenders, than from the arguments of its opposers.”---William Penn