Mode.Radio's Weekly Mix #74--DJ Tabone--Nu Urban Rhythm and Soul Vibes

Mode.Radio's back for 2017 with some new mixes from great DJs!

As some of you may know, I've been doing a radio show here in Nashville called Soul of the City. The show features neo-soul, r&b, and hip-hop, so I decided for this 1st mix of 2017, I'd feature some of those similar sounds.

One of my favorite DJs is Atlanta's DJ Tabone. Well known for his neo-soul mixes, Tabone put our 12 short  mixes last December called the "12 Days of Mixmas." This mix is one of my favorites. It features unsigned and independent soul artists and mixes from 2016. Artists including Teedra Moses and mixes featuring Beyonce and more!

It's a short mix, but it's a good way to start 2017. Enjoy!

Mode.Radio's Weekly Mix #71--Eastman Garcia for Intermission

Howdy!
It's been a whirlwind 2 months, but we're back with a good mix for the Thanksgiving holidays and all those slightly uncomfortable conversations at the dinner table.

San Francisco based DJ Eastman Garcia did a mix that reflects some of the feelings of how 2016 has been going...Enjoy!

TRACKLIST

1. Kanye West - The Good The Bad The Ugly (Eastman_G Intro Bootleg Edit )
2. Erykah Badu - Twinkle 2
3. The Roots - Take It There ft. Wadud Ahmad
4. The Roots - Livin In A New World ft. John John
5. Kanye West - Crack Music ft. The Game
6. Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me, I'm Dying Of Thirst
7. Jay-Z - Heaven
8. Kanye West - Say You Will
9. Mos Def - Kalifornia
10. Mel & Tim - Keep The Faith (Eastman_G Bootleg Edit)
11. Fitzroy - Philosophy

Radio Ready--Soul of the City Mix for WXNA Nashville

Since I left WRAS 88.5 FM Atlanta in 2003, I have always dreamed of coming back to live on-air radio. Well this year that dream is going to be reality as I am starting on WXNA Nashville as on air talent. Since the electronica shows have been taken by others, including Mode.Radio's old friend, Mindub, I have decided to create a R&B/Neo-Soul/House show called Soul of the City. It will air on Thursdays 4-6 PM CST, but the date is TBA due to when WXNA's tower is built.

In either case, I wanted to give you all a sample of what I will be playing. I brought in some old favorites, new songs, songs played on previous mixes, and new artists. I even featured a couple of Nashville residents, Jill Scott (yes, she lives here part time) and Basecamp. Enjoy and look out on this blog for more info on when you can hear "Soul of the City"live!

Tracklisting
Afro Blue--Robert Glasper Experiment feat. Erykah Badu
Love From the Sun--Deborah Jordan
Cloud9--Donnie
Crusin'--Jill Scott
Emmanuel--BaseCamp
These Walls--Kendrick Lamar
Play Dis--Saukrates (ft. Common)
Space--Slick and Rose
Ice King--Res
She's Always in My Hair--D'Angelo
Phone Down--Erykah Badu
I Can't Go For That--Hall and Oates
Looking for Love--Vikter Duplaix
Fly Magnetic--Guru (ft. Dionne Faris)
I Am the Black Gold of the Sun--Nuyorican Soul
Shine--The Dangerfeel Newbies

Mode.Radio's Weekly Mix #41--Crockett & Tubbz (DJ AppleJac and DJ Jaycee)--The Mixtapes Vol. 1 & 2

If you grew up in the 80's and 90's, these two guys above were the coolest characters on TV. Crockett and Tubbs from NBC's "Miami Vice" were slick undercover cops who brought pastels and 2 day old stubble in style.

That slick style is what DJ's AppleJac and Jaycee of Atlanta are bringing in their mixtape series "Crockett and Tubbz." They have done two mixes and we have them both here on Mode.Radio (since we haven't done a post most of this month). We last featured DJ AppleJac in January, 2012 with this mix. Here's a little info about the mixes and DJ's:

"There are some things that just go together perfectly. Peanut butter and jelly. Lemon and lime. Vodka and orange juice. Those pairings may all be of the food and beverage variety, but something more SoulBounce's speed is the joining together of DJ homies Applejac and DJ Jaycee who've united as Dunny Crockett and Reekardo Tubbz for Crockett & Tubbz: The Mixtape, Vol. 1. The Atlanta-based turntable masters have been friends for over 20 years and are two experienced DJs who've performed together and solo extensively at home and across the country and world. With a wink and nod to the Miami Vice characters from whom they borrowed their new nicknames, Applejac and Jaycee came up with the concept of Crockett & Tubbz to celebrate the sounds of the 1980s banging everything from R&B and pop to soul, funk, hip hop and more"

There's no playlist for Crockett & Tubbz: The Mixtape, Vol. 1 because Dunny and Reekardo wanted to keep it a surprise, but you'll find choice cuts on here from Sade, George Michael, Prince and many more throwback favorites

 For Volume 2 of this series, Dunny Crockett (Applejac) and Reekardo Tubbz (Jaycee) have returned with another dose of the same, from Billy Ocean to Billy Joel.

DJ Jaycee & Applejac Present CT2: The Adventures Of Dunny C And Big Reek by Dj Applejac on Mixcloud

Enjoy both these mixes!

Mode.Radio's Weekly Mix #26--DJ Jazzy Jeff's Boiler Room Mix, April 2014

I think we all know DJ Jazzy Jeff from his hits with the Fresh Prince and his appearances on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air." But what you may not know is that Jazzy Jeff is an accomplished DJ, producer, and promoter of great music. A Philadelphia native, Jazzy Jeff started DJing in block parties, eventually linking up with Will Smith to create the world famous duo. After being a regular guest star in "The Fresh Prince," he developed acts such as Jill Scott, The Roots, and Talib Kweli to get them record deals.

This mix came up on my iPod when I was working out last week. Seriously. I forgotten that I had downloaded it with the intention of putting here on Mode.Radio. This is a mix that Jazzy Jeff did live at Boiler Room TV. All kinds of goodness is in this mix, starting with Pharell's "Happy" and going to mashups from Missy Elliot, Erykah Badu, Fela Kuti, Biggie Smalls, and tons of classic hip-hop tracks.

There's no tracklisting and this link is not downloadable, BUT you can get a free download from Mode.Radio by just emailing us at mode.radio@hotmail.com. Learn more about DJ Jazzy Jeff on his website: http://www.djjazzyjeff.com. Enjoy!

Mode.Radio's Weekly Mix #14--Basecamp--Guest Mix for BBC's Radio 1

Our weekly mixes are back after a summer hiatus. I have made the long move from Oakland to Nashville during the month of July. So, it seemed appropriate to feature a Nashville based group. Basecamp.

Basecamp is 3 members: Aaron Miller, Aaron Harmon, and Jordan Reyes. They were all individually producers until the came together to write and produce. Their first track, "Emmanuel," has received a lot of attention in the EDM scene.

Basecamp started in Nashville and been producing remixes and tracks for quite a while. Their genre is mainly r&b and house, but they've gotten some international acclaim with their self-titled EP put out August 2013 and their mix for BBC's Radio 1 at the beginning of this year. It's that mix that we are featuring now. Enjoy! Also learn more about Basecamp from their Facebook

Tracklisting:

Ariel Camusso & Persian Empire - Time (123Mrk remix)
Andrea Di Rocco - The Past Present
Motez - Ride Roof Back
ARME - My Luv
BASECAMP - Rydia (Joe Hertz Remix)
Wilfred Giroux - Stronger
Passion Pit - Constant Conversations (Noah Breakfast Remix ft. Juicy J)
Mariah Carey - Shake It Off (Mikos and Tele Bootleg)
Trippy Turtle - Southside Deep
Ellie Golding - Figure 8 (French Fries Club Mix)
YOLO Bear - Whitney VS. Brandy
STWO - Try To Resist
Jo Def - B Mine