Version Excursion: “In the Rain” (original by The Dramatics)
Cover versions have lead to countless favorite soul songs. Many times, a simple melody is thouroughly fleshed out by rich arrangements. However when its the other way around, covering a complex and profound soul song in other genres can lead to incredible results, given the emotional depth of the source …
Guest Mix #29: NEIL BOPPERSON (Wah Wah 45’s, UK)
Brand new mix in the MIMS Guest series. This one comes from our Neil Bopperson, a great eclectic-minded DJ who is affiliated with the great WahWah45’s label. (Shout out to Dom & Scrimshire!) I met Neil at a festival a couple years ago and have been asking him for a …
Mix of the Day: Mr. Scruff “Keep It Unreal 15th Birthday Mix”
via Mr. Scruff:” Tip top night at Band on the Wall in Manchester, to celebrate 15 years of my Manchester ‘Keep It Unreal’ residency. MC Kwasi was down on a night out, but couldn’t resist a little mic session. Since April, this night has been a ‘Non-Mobile Disco’.. no mobiles …
LET’S GET MARRIED (Dancing) – MIMS Playlist
For most DJs, doing a wedding gig can be one of the toughest challenges. Most of the time, the DJ is relegated to the role of human Juke box. But there are those people out there for who music plays a central role in their lives and they need some …
Nathaniel “Fellatio EP” (Produced by Taraach)
Amazing re-release of slept-on soul productions from Taraach featuring Nathaniel (Aloe Blacc) on the vocals. We discovered this around 2006 through our good friends on Moovmnt, actually it was one of the very first posts on our site back in 2007. The “La La La” track is so dope we …
Future Classic: Seven Davis Jr “Friends EP”
It’s no secret that we are big fans Seven Davis Jr. Probably not a surprise either because his blend of organic and soulful club music is the perfect mixture for any soul/funk/hiphop/house head. In case you haven’t heard of SDJR yet, the best current comparaisons I could make are Peven Everett, …
“Lookin 4 Galt” Documentary (2012)
You might not have heard of Canadian composer Galt MacDermot but you’ll almost certainly recognise his music. Creator of the most popular musical of all time, Hair, Galt also turned his hand to some of the most famous samples in history – without wanting to give too much away, Busta, Doom …
Future Classic: The Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band “Bacao Suave/Round & Round”
Truth & Soul Records frontman, DJ Akalepse, is back with another release on his offshoot label, Plane Jane Records. This time around he’s pushing the tropical steel drum sounds of Bacao Rhythm & Steel Band. You might remember the band from their cover version of 50 Cent’s “Pimp” back in …
Forgotten Treasures: The Ikettes “Peaches & Cream” (1965)
Guest post by Montreal DJ, Ruby Jane following her guest spot on WEFUNK Radio. After getting a good haul of Soul/R&B 45s to add to my collection in preparation for Ottawa’s Double Barrel, a monthly 45 jam featuring DJ Magnificent and guests, I just had to put a set of …
SUNNY MORNING – MIMS Playlist
Here is a collection of tracks to listen to on a sunny morning. Whether you’re nice and rested after a good night or if you need a bit of help after a bit of a rough one. Music to cook some scrambled eggs for your loved one or to clean …
Future Classic: Jacob Collier “Don’t You Worry About a Thing” (Scott C’s GOODS Touch Up)
Music Is My Sanctuary presents this brilliant Scott C remix of Jacob Collier‘s “Don’t You Worry Bout A Thing”, a Stevie Wonder standard. from Scott C: “I discovered the Youtube life of Jacob Collier only about a month ago. This amazing 19 year old London-based musician has mastered a gang …
DIGGS DUKE “Forgotten Treasures Mix #18″
Here is the 18th mix in our FORGOTTEN TREASURES series where we ask some of our favorite artists to make us a mix showcasing a few of their influences. We give them carte blanche to play anything as long as it’s very personal to them. We are happy to present …