Summer is here and the time is right … for hanging around the house and burning as little $4-a-gallon gasoline as possible.
In light of our collective lack of sufficient economic stimulus, I have compiled an 18-track mostly continuous mix of 24.5 songs designed to facilitate distractions of a more economical nature. After all, it costs nothing to nod your head to the beat or to strut around the house like you’ve got your own personal soundtrack. I’m not saying that a single listen will inspire you to push the living room furniture to the wall to make more room for interpretive dance … but I’m not saying it won’t either.
Basically, I removed the inertial dampeners this time. The “guilty pleasure” tracks have fallen where they may, right in the path of perfectly awesome songs from way back when or even cooler songs from the near future.
What’s the concept? I’m not sure. Unbridled optimism, maybe? Enough explaining.
The link: Summerating 2008: A Mix
The playlist:
- “Because Of Love (Standing In The Need Intro)” – Janet Jackson
- “Love Hangover (with Estelle)” – Kidz In The Hall
- “Let Me Be Your (Connected) Lover” – Jimmy Bo Horne / Stereo MCs
- “Lazy Bones” – Robin Thicke
- “She Knows” – Gnarls Barkley
- “Underdogs” – Manic Street Preachers
- “Violet Stars Happy Hunting / Beat Girl” – Janelle Monae / John Barry
- “The Groove That Just Won’t Stop” – Time Machine
- “Tell It Like It Is” – S.O.U.L.
- “I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor” – Baby Charles
- “Wanna Do My Thing” – Matata
- “Your Thing Is A Drag” – Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings
- “Save Me” – Nina Simone
- “Maybe Its Just Me” – Butch Walker and The Lets-Go-Out-Tonights
- “Ruby Lee / Time (The Donut of The Heart)” – Bill Withers / J Dilla
- “Untitled (Follow Ur Lead)” – Coultrain
- “Honey (Captain Planet Remix)” – Erykah Badu
- “Love Would Never Do (Love To See You Tonight Intro)” – Janet Jackson
Love it. Hate it. Let me know what you think about it.
One response to “Another Summer, Another Mix”
Awesome mix, I’ve been listening to that Capt Planet remix of Honey for a couple months now and can’t get enough. Dig the blog too! I’m currently working with Toyota and I’m really hyped to spread the word about our new interactive webisodes, If Looks Could Kill, plus a special event being held in Atlanta this weekend. They follow an aspiring fashion assistant, Bianca, who is a prime example of a woman who’s got it going on. I’m talking the dream job, man who’s got all the ladies drooling, and the spice to keep it all together when hell hits the fan. Think James Bond meets Sanaa Lathan in “Something Newâ€, Bianca is the girl who isn’t afraid to run in her Louboutin heels!
Link: http://www.iflookscouldkill.com
You’ll have to see what I’m talking about. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the first episode—Haute Pursuit—where Bianca’s handbag is stolen and the chase begins. Everyone knows you should never mess with a woman’s purse! FYI: Don’t be surprised when you find yourself being reeled in like bait. That will make two of us!
I hope I didn’t overstep my bounds by directly contacting you. After viewing your blog and seeing how hip to the game you are when it comes to what’s hot and current, I figured this would be something that would catch your interest.
Looking forward to the girl talk!
Best,
Whitney Maiers
ILCK Ambassador
maiers.whitney@gmail.com