Odyssey – Going Back To My Roots

 Digital Crate Digging Continues…2014 is here..hitting the reset button…playing like that group Odyssey – Going Back To My Roots

Odyssey – Going Back To My Roots | Whats Really Going On?

Leon Thomas – Um Um Um

Digital Crate Digging Continues..checking out this soul-jazz classic from Leon Thomas called Um Um Um….oh yeah!! that universal phrase!! Check out the players he has rolling with him and the track…

Bass – Bob Cunningham Drums – Roy Haynes Flute – James Spaulding Percussion [Gene Golden Perc.] – Richard “Pablo” Landrum* Piano – Arthur Sterling Vocals, Percussion – Leon Thomas
 
Leon Thomas – Um Um Um | Whats Really Going On?

Change – You Are My Melody

Digital Crate Digging Continues..was listening to different DJ mixes but I ran across this nice track by Change - called You Are My Melody. 

Did a little background check on Change…discovered Luther Vandross was an orignal member of the group..highlighted on their Glow of Love  project.

While listening to this particular song I noticed the groove / instrumentation sounded familiar. I found out the producers  were  Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis


Check it out y’all!! enjoy!!

Change – You Are My Melody | Whats Really Going On?

Def Jazz – Hey Young World

Sunday Jazz Continues…well..it’s Monday now…but it’s on! still checking out Def Jazz with their version of Slick Rick‘s Young World..Check out the players and the track..

• Bass – Alex Al, Kevin O’Neal
• Guitar – Dwight Sills
• Percussion – Tony Joseph
• Producer – Tony Joseph
• Programmed By [Drums] – Tony Joseph
• Scratches – DJ Vicious Lee
• Electric Piano [Wurlitzer], Vibraphone – Kevin Toney
• Saxophone – Gerald Albright

Def Jazz – Hey Young World | Whats Really Going On?

Santana – Fried Neckbones And Home Fries

Digital Crate Digging Continues…digging deep in the crates for this one…dust is everywhere!!

Checking out some rock / latin jazz from  Santana – with Fried Neckbones And Home Fries …now that sounds good!! anyway…check it out y’all !! 
Santana – Fried Neckbones And Home Fries | Whats Really Going On?

Fatboy Slim – Gangster Tripping

 Digital Crate Digging Continues…checking out  some of this big beat / breakbeat sound from Fatboy Slim – with a track called Gangster Tripping..check it out y’all !!

Fatboy Slim – Gangster Tripping | Whats Really Going On?

RARE ELECTRO HIPHOP Non Stop Mix “Rare Groove Vol.1

Digital Crate Digging Continues…….last epsiode was modern day drum and bass…Now I’m “going old skool on them” checking out this RARE ELECTRO HIPHOP Non Stop Mix “Rare Groove Vol.1 from DJ M-TRUE FRESH   …check out the playlist and the phat max!!


01.I CAN’T WAIT(Extended Mix) / Nu Shooz
02.LOVERIDE(M-true Dubride) / Nuance featuring Vikki Love
03.ONCE BITTEN TWICE SHY(M-true Remix) / Vesta Williams
04.BYE-BYE(M-true Remix) / Janice
05.I WONDER IF I TAKE YOU HOME(M-true Dub) / Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
06.SIDEWALK TALK(M-true Remix) / Jellybean featuring Madonna
07.EIGHT ARMS TO HOLD YOU(M-true Dub) / Goon Squad
08.PICKIN’UP PIECES(M-true Remix) / Brenda K Starr
09.STOP PLAYING ON ME(M-true Dub) / Nuance featuring Vikki Love
10.HONEY TO A BEE(M-true Remix) / Tina B
11.LET THE MUSIC PLAY(M-true Remix) / Shannon
12.TAKE A CHANCE(M-true Dubapella) / Nuance featuring Vikki Love
13.FUNKY LITTLE BEAT(Edited Version) / Connie
14.THE FACTS OF LIFE(M-true Dub) / Tim Greene
15.THE AGE OF THE ATOM(Tuff-Ruff Mix) / Bionic Force
16.WHAT PEOPLE DO FOR MONEY(M-true Remix) / Divine Sounds
17.THE ROOF IS ON FIRE(Short Version) / Rock Master Scott And The Dynamic Three
18.THE UNBEATABLE DREAM(M-true Remix) / Akeem The Dream
19.THE BEACH(M-true Remix) / Afrika & The Zulu Kings
20.HIT THE BEACH(M-true Beach Mix) / Butter Rum
21.SALLY THAT GIRL(M-true Street Mix) / Gucci Crew II
22.SUPERSONIC(M-true Miami Mix) / J.J.Fad
23.PUSH IT(M-true Remix) / Salt-N-Pepa
24.WILD THING(Short Version) / Tone Loc
  

RARE ELECTRO HIPHOP Non Stop Mix “Rare Groove Vol.1 | Whats Really Going On?

Cal Tjader Feat. George Duke – Amazonas

Sunday Jazz Continues…checking out some Latin Jazz from Cal Tjader Feat. George Duke – with a track called Amazonas….Check out the players and the track…

• keyboards, Arranged By – George Duke
• Bass – Luiz Alves
• Drums, Percussion – Robertinho Silva
• Engineer – Ken Caillat
• Engineer [Assistant] – Bill Broms
• Executive Producer – Orrin Keepnews
• Guitar – David Amaro
• Keyboards – Dawilli Gonga
• Piano, Synthesizer – Egberto Gismonti
• Producer – Airto*
• Vibraphone, Marimba – Cal Tjader

 
Cal Tjader Feat. George Duke – Amazonas | Whats Really Going On?

Fat Freddy’s Drop – Roady

 Digital Crate Digging Continues…checking out this funk, reggae,  jazz from Fat Freddy’s Drop – with a cut called Roady….

 
Fat Freddy’s Drop – Roady | Whats Really Going On?

“Thugs” – Bernie Worrell Orchestra Live @ Forge Recording

Sunday Jazz Continues…checking out  “Thugs” – from Parliament / Funkadelic keyboardist / alumni Bernie Worrell with his Orchestra Live @ Forge Recording…check out the players and the track…


Bernie Worrell – Keyboards
Andrew Kimball – Guitar
Kyle Cadena – Guitar
Scott Hogan – Bass
Glen Fittin – Percussion
Evan Taylor – Drums
Shlomi Cohen – Alto sax
Ofer Assaf – Tenor sax
Justin Mullens – Trumpet
  
“Thugs” – Bernie Worrell Orchestra Live @ Forge Recording | Whats Really Going On?

Billy Cobham / Nickels and Dimes

Digital Crate Digging Continues…checking out drummer Billy Cobham  with his track  Nickels and Dimes. He must know about my cash flow!! anyway…check out the players and the track…

Bass – John Williams (8) Drums – Billy Cobham Guitar – John Scofield Keyboards – Dawilli Gonga Trombone – Julian Priester Trumpet – Randy Brecker Trumpet, Flugelhorn – Jimmy Owens Woodwind – Ernie Watts, Michael Brecker Xylophone, Marimba – Ruth Underwood
  
Billy Cobham / Nickels and Dimes | Whats Really Going On?

Kaskade – Brighter Day (Quant Remix)

Digital Crate Digging Continues…checking out Kaskade – with Brighter Day . This is a remix  by  Quant ….with vocals  provided by  Joslyn
 
Something nice and smooth for this time of night!!
 
Kaskade – Brighter Day (Quant Remix) | Whats Really Going On?

Hubert Laws ‎– Fire and Rain

Digital Crate Digging Continues….but I’m still in a Sunday Jazz mood! listening to Hubert Laws ‎– with his rendition of James Taylor’s Fire and Rain….off the Afro-Classic album. Nice and smooth y’all!! Check out the players and the track…

Hubert Laws – Flute Bob James – Piano (Rhodes) Ron Carter – Bass
Gene Bertoncini – Guitar Airto Moreira – Percussion
Frederick Waits – Drums
Dave Sebesky – Arranger
Dave Friedman – vibraphone

  
Hubert Laws ‎– Fire and Rain | Whats Really Going On?

Incognito –featuring Jocelyn Brown / Always There (Live)

 Digital Crate Digging Continues…checking out some jazz / funk from  Incognito – featuring Jocelyn Brown …with their version of Ronnile Laws Always There (Live)

Incognito –featuring Jocelyn Brown / Always There (Live) | Whats Really Going On?

Nightmares On Wax Boiler Room DJ Set

 Digital Crate Digging Continues….checking out some of my favorites… Nightmares On Wax  with their Boiler Room DJ Set….no playlist as of yet….they’re just rocking it!! will holla back when we get one…
 
Nightmares On Wax Boiler Room DJ Set | Whats Really Going On?

King Britt – pres. Sylk 130 feat. Alma Horton / Happiness (Soul Dhamma Mix)

 Digital Crate Digging Continues…checking out this classic house music fom  King Britt  –pres. Sylk 130 feat. Alma Horton with a cut called Happiness (Soul Dhamma Mix)….check it out!!

King Britt – pres. Sylk 130 feat. Alma Horton / Happiness (Soul Dhamma Mix) | Whats Really Going On?

DJ Food – Jazz Breaks Vol. 3 (Part B)

Sunday Jazz Continues…back on some hip hop jazz…still checking out  DJ Food – Jazz Breaks Vol. 3  but this is (Part B) 

Check it out y’all!! you don’t quit and you don’t stop!! keep on!!
 
DJ Food – Jazz Breaks Vol. 3 (Part B) | Whats Really Going On?

T Connection- At Midnight (12” version w/ Drum Break)

 Digital Crate Digging Continues…checking out the  T-Connection – with their classic track At Midnight (12” version w/ Drum Break) ….some of that funk / soul / disco..right before house music was born….this cut has those house music elements to it..check it out!!

T Connection- At Midnight (12” version w/ Drum Break) | Whats Really Going On?

Brother Of Soul ‎– Music

 Digital Crate Digging Continues…checking out this house music from Paul Hunter aka Brother Of Soul ‎–  with a smooth track called Music

Brother Of Soul ‎– Music | Whats Really Going On?

Steve Arrington — Feel So Real (Vocal / Extended Version)

 Digital Crate Digging Continues..checking out this classic funk / soul music from Steve Arrington – with Feel So Real….check it out!!

Steve Arrington — Feel So Real (Vocal / Extended Version) | Whats Really Going On?