Lexis’ Montreal Special on Lefto’s Radio Show (Belgium)
The homie LEFTO, one of the world best radio hosts and most eclectic tastemaker, asked up to put together a Montreal-only mix to showcase some of the best music that’s going on in the city these days. When I got asked to do this project by Lefto I knew it …
Stevie Wonder “Hotter than July” (1980 Documentary)
This rare documentary was broadcasted for the first time in 1981 by the BBC. It covers the 1980/1981 USA tour by Stevie Wonder looking into musical genius, insight and his preparation for a concert, and his appearance at a Washington Rally to celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King.
Sparkz “Jacques de la Jungle” (Sparkz resync)
Very nice little re-edit from the Montreal homie Sparkz. He’s a very quiet dude but the guy has one of the best batting averages out there. Average meaning, the number of stuff he sends me of his VS the number that I like. In fact, his batting average is almost …
Guest Mixes: Alexander Nut “Rinse FM. 18/2/12”
Big Big treat right here from the man Alex Nut, label boss at Eglo and Ho_tep but also host of one of the best radio shows in the galaxy (Saturday 13pm on RinseFM). “It’s not often that i do a tracklist and mailout for the radio show. But this is …
Forgotten Treasure: The Whispers “Keep On Loving Me” (1983)
I was racking my brain to find a “forgotten treasure” gem to share with you all and I remembered a bunch of cool stuff played by the homie Lefto last night in Montreal, as expected goodies from left and right, new and old. Just the way we like it over …
Mix of the Day: Priceyall “Roxanne Monique (Valentine)”
Last minute addition to your “makin babies” mixtape courtesy of the homie Priceyall from Chicago. One look at the tracklist and you just want to press play instantly. Tracklist Sabzi – Blue Collar Holidae DJ Quik – Quik’s Groove 2 Biz Markie – She’s Not Just Another Woman (Monique) 2Pac …
Little Dragon “Crystalfilm” (Video)
New video from the third LP from Little Dragon called “Ritual Union” by Daniel Wirtberg. If you haven’t checked out their last LP or somehow don’t know about this band drop what you’re doing now! Very nice little video, quite the dreamy Scandinavian cinematic trip.
DOC’TRIN presents “Lonely Lovers I”
There are a bunch of Valentine‘s stuffs floating around today but we thought we’d commission our homeboy Doc’trin to give the scoop on his Valentines playlist. Actually we’ll take all of these any day of the year! Check it out! Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes – I Miss You …
Mix of the Day: Hudson Mohawke – Slow Jams: Chapter V
5 years deep, the kid Hudson Mohawke returns with the definitive soundtrack to Valentines. Look, cancel that reservation. Put the money into good pizza and champagne. You’re getting this shit for free so buy your spiritual counterpoint something: the Heathers DVD. A single rose. Some salted caramels. Whatever. You got …
GARY & GARRY Unreleased P-Funk Detroit disco!
Take one the main vocalists from Parliament/Funkadelic, and one of the main voices from Bootsy’s Rubberband and put the two together, what do you think you’ll get? A hit concept and a great new superduo : Gary & Garry! Recorded in Detroit Michigan at the legendary United Sound Studios, July …
Mix of the Day: Dam-Funk “Wax Poetics Prince Mix”
For the Wax Poetics ten-year anniversary and Issue 50 (Prince Issue), DāM-FunK (Stones Throw) creates an exclusive Prince DJ mix, including a new DāM-FunK track! Track List 1. Prince & the Revolution – 17 Days (original version) 2. DāM-FunK – 17 Days (D-F Re-Freak) 3. Prince – Irresistible Bitch (Props …
Future Classic: B.B King “The Thrill Is Gone” (The Reflex Remix)
“The Thrill Is Gone” is a blues song written by Rick Darnell and Roy Hawkins in 1951 and popularized by B.B. King in 1970. It was also covered a bunch of times by people like the Ink Spots, Ella Fitzgerald. One of BB’s signature songs and one of my all-time …