Daily Tunez

Jill Scott - Golden (Sir Piers ‘Curious’ Main Mix)...

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:52:06 -0400

Jill Scott - Golden (Sir Piers ‘Curious’ Main Mix) [White]

Of all the remixes of this song, this is my favorite. Only a few white label copies were pressed in 2004, but you can still grab yours on Discogs.

Tim Myers feat. Lindsey Ray - Brand New Day [Zync Music] One of...

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 23:59:08 -0400

Tim Myers feat. Lindsey Ray - Brand New Day [Zync Music]

One of many great songs selected by Target for their commercials. Get the single on iTunes. I’ll be featuring more music from their commercials in future posts.

The Nick Straker Band - A Little Bit Of Jazz [Prelude] A classic...

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:56:27 -0400

The Nick Straker Band - A Little Bit Of Jazz [Prelude]

A classic disco jam and one of my favorites. Only available on vinyl. Buy it on Discogs.

Nitin Sawhney - Moonrise (When Worlds Collide Version) [V2...

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 23:21:00 -0400

Nitin Sawhney - Moonrise (When Worlds Collide Version) [V2 Records]

I love this remix by Joe Claussell, especially when the Salsa section kicks in. The vocals are by Cheb Mami and Nina Miranda.

This remix is only available on vinyl afaik. Buy it on Discogs.

Sofia Rei Koutsovitis - El Llo [World Village] I had the...

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:26:13 -0400

Sofia Rei Koutsovitis - El Llo [World Village]

I had the pleasure of hearing this talented Argentine singer live in Barcelona on Sunday night in a mesmerizing outdoor venue in Plaça del Rei. This concert was part of the Grec 09 Festival.

Sofia will be performing in NY on July 26 at the Blue Note with Eric Kuminski, and on August 5 at SummerStage with Pedrito Martinez.

This track is from her latest album Sube Azul, which doesn’t seem to be available online yet. However, her debut album Ojalá is available on iTunes.

Below is the artwork for Sube Azul and a photo I took at the concert in Barcelona.

Vicky “D” - This Beat Is Mine [SAM Records] One of...

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:54:52 -0400

Vicky “D” - This Beat Is Mine [SAM Records]

One of my favorite Disco records. You can listen to it, along with other Disco and House classics, on my 1, 2, 3, Get Loose Now mix.

Available on the Sam Records Extended Play Disco Classics compilation. Buy it on Amazon, Discogs, iTunes and Lala.

Elizabeth Shepherd Trio - George’s Dilemma [Do Right!...

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:43:00 -0400

Elizabeth Shepherd Trio - George’s Dilemma [Do Right! Music]

What a great vocal interpretation of Clifford Brown’s George’s Dilemma by Canadian jazz pianist and vocalist Elizabeth Shepherd. The human beatbox on this track is performed by Oral B.

From her debut album Start To Move. Available on Amazon, Discogs, iTunes and Lala.

Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) [Epic] Rest in...

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 23:50:00 -0400

Michael Jackson - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) [Epic]

Rest in peace Mr. Jackson! Thanks for all your music.

I work this song into my House sets often, as in this live set from Djoon in Paris back in January.

From one of the greatest albums of all time: Thriller. Check out the 25th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition on Amazon, iTunes and Lala.

Los Amigos Invisibles - Dulce [Nacional] From their latest...

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 23:35:57 -0400

Los Amigos Invisibles - Dulce [Nacional]

From their latest album, Commercial, available on Amazon, iTunes and Lala. My other favorite tracks on this album are Vivire Para Ti, Sueño Erotico, Burundanga and Es La Verdad.

Click through for lyrics and album artwork.

No es el color de tu pelo
puedes cambiarlo otra vez
No es el perfurme perfecto
que va dejando tu piel
lo que me tiene atrapado
ya no lo puedo entender
es el sabor de tus labios
que me hacen enloquecer

Ya los bese una ves
y ahora me cuesta creer
que son los mismos labios que besaba ayer

Ya los volvi a besar
y ahora me cuesta pensar
que es la misma boca
que deje pasar

Dulce...
que dulce esta tu boca
pero dulce
mas nada me provoca
solo es dulce
que dulce esta tu boca
pero dulce
mas nada me provoca

No se que pasa conmigo (no lo se)
pensando en ti una vez mas
(una vez mas)
siempre t eh pertenecido
(solo a ti)
no lo eh kerido aceptar
lo que me tiene atrapado
y ahora lo puedo entender
es el sabor de tus labios
que me hacen enloquecer

Ya los bese una ves
y ahora me cuesta creer
que son los mismos labios que besaba ayer

Ya los volvi a besar
y ahora me cuesta pensar
que es la misma boca
que deje pasar

Dulce...
que dulce esta tu boca
pero dulce
mas nada me provoca
solo es dulce
que dulce esta tu boca
pero dulce
mas nada me provoca

Dulce...
que dulce esta tu boca
pero dulce
mas nada me provoca
solo es dulce
que dulce que dulce
mas dulce que tus senos

Pleasure - Joyous [Fantasy] Album title track. Slammin’...

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:58:00 -0400

Pleasure - Joyous [Fantasy]

Album title track. Slammin’ Jazz Funk tune from 1977!

Buy it on Amazon, Discogs, iTunes and Lala.

Isaac Hayes - A Few More Kisses To Go [Polydor] Smooooth tune...

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:51:38 -0400

Isaac Hayes - A Few More Kisses To Go [Polydor]

Smooooth tune from the album Don’t Let Go, available on vinyl from Discogs. You can also find this track on several compilations, such as Isaac Hayes: The Best Of The Polydor Years, which you can buy from Amazon, iTunes and Lala.

Tonight’s the night!

Daft Punk - Around The World (Mellow Mix) [Virgin France] My...

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 23:54:59 -0400

Daft Punk - Around The World (Mellow Mix) [Virgin France]

My favorite of the 4 remixes by Masters At Work, which I believe are only available on this limited edition 2x12”.

Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery - O.G.D. (aka “Road...

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 23:57:00 -0400

Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery - O.G.D. (aka “Road Song”) [Verve]

From the album The Dynamic Duo, with Jimmy Smith on the Hammond B-3 organ, Wes Montgomery on guitar, Grady Tate on drums and Ray Barretto on congas.

Buy it on Amazon, Discogs, iTunes and Lala.

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime (Yam Who?...

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:00:31 -0400

DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime (Yam Who? Remix) [Sony]

Remember this tune? What do you think of this remix? I don’t think this was ever released officially. I have it on a bootleg 12” that lists “Children Of Swing” as the label, and COTS12001 is the catalog number.

Michael Franti & Spearhead feat. Cherine Anderson - Say Hey...

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 23:08:26 -0400

Michael Franti & Spearhead feat. Cherine Anderson - Say Hey (I Love You) [Anti/Epitaph]

I just heard this song for the first time on the Season 5 premiere of Weeds.

From the album All Rebel Rockers. Available on Amazon, iTunes and Lala. Below is the artwork for the single and the album.

Femi Kuti, D’Angelo, Macy Gray, Roy Hargrove, Nile...

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 23:35:00 -0400

Femi Kuti, D’Angelo, Macy Gray, Roy Hargrove, Nile Rodgers, The Soultronics + Positive Force - Water No Get Enemy [MCA]

From the album Red Hot + Riot - a tribute to Fela Anikulapo Kuti, and to support Red Hot’s AIDS awareness activities and other AIDS prevention and relief efforts in Africa and around the world.

On the album, this track is split into two parts. Discogs has the vinyl and CD, Amazon has the CD, and iTunes and Lala have a digital download of Part 2.

Prince and the Revolution - Erotic City (12” Mix) [Warner...

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 23:30:00 -0400

Prince and the Revolution - Erotic City (12” Mix) [Warner Bros.]

One of my favorite Prince songs. Always does well on the dance floor.

Available on Amazon and Discogs.

Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek [Megaphonic] From the album Speak...

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:56:42 -0400

Imogen Heap - Hide and Seek [Megaphonic]

From the album Speak For Yourself. Available on Amazon, Discogs, iTunes and Lala.

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Jamming [Island Records] From the...

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:59:00 -0400

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Jamming [Island Records]

From the album Exodus, available on Amazon, Discogs, iTunes and Lala.

Nuyorican Soul feat. Jocelyn Brown - I Am The Black Gold Of The...

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:33:28 -0400

Nuyorican Soul feat. Jocelyn Brown - I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun (4 Hero Remix) [Talkin’ Loud]

This song was originally recorded in 1971 by Rotary Connection featuring Minnie Ripperton (Maya Rudolph’s mother). Louie Vega and Kenny ‘Dope’ Gonzalez (aka Masters At Work) updated the track for the 90s on their Nuyorican Soul album. 4 Hero then produced this amazing remix, which is not available legally as an mp3 download, as far as I know. You can get it on The Remixes album on CD from Amazon, or on the CD and vinyl singles from Discogs.