Classic Soulstrut Mixes
nzshadow
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... that aren't in the Mix section.
I recently unearthed an old external hard drive which contained some Soulstrut mixes I had saved way back when. I shall post them in this thraed for anyone who missed out the first time round. Plaese to add on.
We begin with an essential.
Whitelilly - Bottom of the Universe.
Here is the inimitable James waxing lyrical on this now mythical mix:
Whitelilly - Bottom of the Universe.
I recently unearthed an old external hard drive which contained some Soulstrut mixes I had saved way back when. I shall post them in this thraed for anyone who missed out the first time round. Plaese to add on.
We begin with an essential.
Whitelilly - Bottom of the Universe.
Here is the inimitable James waxing lyrical on this now mythical mix:
This mix is sui generis, unfuckwithable, and as fathomless as the day is long. It's on the ever-shortening list of shit that I listen to every once in a while--even if it???s sunny outside and all is well and I'm working on this Orangina here and I really don???t fuckin??? feel like listening to anything that dark and lovely--just to gauge where I'm at. The heart is a muscle, you know? When you're tired of this mix, you're tired of life.
And a note to Blighty and whoever else hasn???t heard it yet but wants to: This mix will not--I repeat, will not--split your wig and/or melt your face. Its merits will not be immediately apparent (my first thought upon hearing it was ???Wow, this is very...long???), and it will not reward The Missouri Listen (???Show me!???). Despite the big talk, please do not expect it to gut you like a blunt and reconstruct your design. Rather, it is the grass--let it work.
Whitelilly - Bottom of the Universe.
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http://www.soulstrut.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/39003/#551769
download link:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5926881/One Day Later Radio - 15 The Purple Mix (Jun2607).mp3
It all began with these unassuming words:
There was something about the man's tone, the way he just threw this heavy-hitting mix out there, tracklist and all as something he 'thought some of us would dig'. There is an underlying grown-man vibe about not only the tracks he selected but also the journey he takes you on.
This mix (and it's sequel) made an impact on many strutters - I for one knew that after hearing this for the first time, my game needed to be stepped the hell up.
Drew Nice: a big dude whose presence round these parts is sorely missed.
http://www.sendspace.com/file/nr1jca
still play it
Button's female soul mix
One of my favorites!
Jaymack - My Yacht Belongs ...
Keb Darge Mix done exclusively for Nate Bizzo
4 Color Zack - Weekday Warriors Mix - Part One
empanadamn - NO SUGAR IN MY NUTSACK
King Otto & Mike 2600 - Monster Mash 2009 (oldies mix)
Doc Delay - Beastie Boys Mix
From SoulStrut's legend Miss Bassie: Last night 2
http://www.divshare.com/download/18083228-b3b
Enjoy!
totally forgot I ever posted a mix on here - ancient!
Yeah, was listening to that the other day. Also, it's predecessor "Do Your Thing".
Your mix is great and can't be forgotten.
I actually can't even remember what is on it.
I can't DL stuff at work, but on my way home now - will have to listen to it.
You're welcome, Bassie.
This is the tracklist:
Money Maker ??? Ethiopia
Augustus Pablo ??? Black Gunn
Les McCann ??? What???s Going On
Sly and The Family Stone ??? Thankful n Thoughtful
Julie Driscoll ??? Light My Fire
Marcia Griffiths ??? Children at Play
Roberta Flack ??? Go Up Moses
Delroy Wilson ??? Conquer Me
Jr Byles ??? A Matter of Time
Freddie Scott ??? Hey Girl
Impressions ??? Emotions
Mirettes ??? To Love Somebody
Ruby Johnson ??? Here I Go Again
Freddie McKay ??? Rendezvous
Caleb Sweetback ??? Darling You
Desmond Dekker and The Aces ??? Fu-Manchu
Ken Boothe ??? Lonely Teardrops
Tyrone Davis ??? Can I Change My Mind
Gerald Wilson Orchestra ??? California Soul
Monty Alexander/Ernest Ranglin ??? Love and Happiness
Skatalites ??? Tuff Talk
Zafari ??? Addis Ababa
Derrick Morgan ??? Kill Me Dead
Sorry for this, Bassie. I don't know what happened.
I just checked the zip file I uploaded and it opened without any problem.
Please, let me know if you need your mix and I'll upload it in another service.
One of my favorites is the pdx2nyc mix by FredFades from a year or two ago: http://www.soulstrut.com/index.php/mixes/fredfades_-_pdx2nyc_2010/
Link not twerkin'
I've lost that one. Is there a download link available?
Morse Code's "Fusion Batches" is pretty classic.
Delay's "Psycrunk" and "Eastern Block Party" are incredible.
Did "Soul Boulders" get mentioned?
A lot of great mixes came out of soulstrut.
This was a Soulstrut mix originally? I didn't know that. Just bought Vol2 on CD a few months ago which made me look for vol1. Didn't find a reference to SLSTRT anywhere!
I guess its more classic mixes from Soultrutters? I don't think any of the other ones I mentioned were on the strut per se, but they got threads here and I wouldn't have copped them without those.
Also I'm a fan of these:
Johnny Paycheck ??? Highlife and Blues
Fatback ??? Prestige OG MONo mix
Reynaldo ??? Straight Ahead 101
Ras Nachum & Friends ??? Dubbing inna village style
Various Bluewater, Cpeetz, Sportcasual
I'm getting married in September and working on a special little mix to play during diner, when I will have everyone captive...
Appreciate the love. Never too far gone. - drewn