luv212

hip hop

She Gave Birth To Most Of Them MCs

here’s a hip hop mix made up of tough female MCs telling it like it is. dedicated to all the strong women in my life.
photo : Esther Evans

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Tracklist:
  1. To The Beat Y’All — Lady B — TEC Records / Soul Jazz (1979/2009)
  2. Vicious Rap — Tanya ‘Sweet Tee’ Winley — Paul Winley Records / Soul Jazz (1980/2009) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Sucker D. J.’s (I Will Survive) — Dimples D. – Party Time Records (1983)
  4. A Fly Guy — Pebblee-Poo — Profile Records (1985)
  5. It’s My Beat — Sweet Tee and Jazzy Joyce — Profile Records (1986)
  6. Have A Nice Day — Roxanne Shanté — Cold Chillin’ / Mastercuts (1987/1995)
  7. Lyte As A Rock — MC Lyte — First Priority Music / Atlantic (1988)
  8. Hands Across The Ocean — The She Rockers — Jive (1990) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Looking For A Dope Beat (12″ Club Mix) — Lady Levi — Motown (1991) > (searching for buy link)
  10. Your Revolution (DJ Nappa remix) — DJ Vadim ft. Sarah Jones — Ninja Tune (2000
  11. Witch-Bitch? – T-Love — Ninja Tune (2001) > (searching for buy link)
  12. Thank Ya! – Jean Grae — Third Earth Music (2003) > (searching for buy link)
  13. Transcend — King Britt ft. Bahamadia — Rapster Records / BBE (2002)
  14. We Live In Philly — DJ Jazzy Jeff ft. Jill Scott — Rapster Records / BBE (2002)

luv211

dubstep, heart of the bass

The Washing Machine’s Secret Echo Chamber

inside my washing machine i found a secret echo chamber, in it i placed a tiny microphone. then i took a pile of dusty old dub singles and put them through a full cycle, rinsed them out good, and this is what it sounded like.
photo : evanduril

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Tracklist:
  1. Blue Eyez – Skream – Tempa (2006)
  2. Bleach – Scuba – Abucs (2009)
  3. Thunder – Forsaken – Immerse Recordings (2007)
  4. Elements – Pinch – Swamp81 (2010)
  5. Pyramid Lake – Airhead – R&S Records (2012)
  6. Travelling – Kutz – Soul Jazz (2006)
  7. Element 16 (Sulfur) – 12th Planet – Argon Records (2008)
  8. Radical – Distance – Chestplate (2007)
  9. Phantom – F – 7even Recordings (2008)
  10. Torn & Submerged – Pinch & Shackleton – Honest Jon’s Records (2011)
  11. Spiders – Spiders – Brainmath (2009)
  12. Crusher Dub – Vex’d – Planet Mu (2005)
  13. Far East Assassin (DJ Distance Remix) – Goth Trad – Skud Records (2007)
  14. Voices No Bodies – T++ – Honest Jon’s Records (2010)
  15. Gangstaz – Pinch – Tectonic (2007)
  16. Speak – Scuba – [Naked Lunch] (2009)
  17. Half Ounce – Juju – NarcoHz (2007)

luv210

comedy

People Are Funny

this is a comedy spectacular made up of silly songs, funny skits and classic bits from some of the greats. only meant to make you laugh, but be forewarned this mix does contain the seven words you can’t say on television (repetitively). it’s fuckin’ funny.
image : National Lampoon magazine cover February 1981

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Tracklist:
  1. 16 Golden Bits – The Credibility Gap – Sierra Briar Records (1974)
  2. Let’s Talk Dirty To The Animals – Gilda Radner – Warner Bros. (1979)
  3. Ice Cream Man / Shoe Throwin’ Mothers – Eddie Murphy – Columbia (1983)
  4. My Father Confused Me – Bill Cosby – Capitol (1977)
  5. Are You Embarrassed Easily? – Monty Python – Virgin (1987)
  6. Growing Up – Marsha Warfield – Laff Records (1981)
  7. This bloke came up to me – Derek and Clive – Island (1976)
  8. Bleep That… – Johnny Carson, Dean Martin & Buddy Hackett – Casablanca (1974)
  9. Seven Words You Can Never Say On Television – George Carlin – Little David Records (1972)
  10. Psychopathia Sexualis – Lenny Bruce – Fantasy (1959)
  11. Andy Can Talk To Animals – Andy Kaufman – Drag City (2013)
  12. Deteriorata – National Lampoon – Blue Thumb Records (1972)
  13. Peter’s Donuts – Bob & Doug McKenzie – Anthem Records (1981)
  14. Ants – Steven Wright – Warner Bros. (1985)
  15. Speed – Robert King & Anne Beatts on Saturday Night Live – Arista (1976)
  16. Peter Sellers Sings George Gershwin – Peter Sellers – Angel Records (1958)
  17. Language – Steve Martin – Warner Bros. (1978)
  18. Africa – Richard Pryor – Warner Bros. (1981)
  19. Working Nights on the Night Shift – Reggie Watts – Third Man Records (2011)
  20. …And The Future – Robin Williams – Columbia (1986)
  21. Hawaiian War Chant (Ta-Hu-Wa-Hu-Wai) – Spike Jones and His Wacky Wakakians with Chorus – RCA Victor (1945/1975)

luv024

electronic listening music

XXX

feeling out of sorts? having trouble getting up? listless in the boudoir? well my friends you just need a shot of sweet daddy luv’s triple X elixir. an electronic musical concoction formulated to get you in the mood and ready for luv. why not take an earful today!
image : sweet daddy luv

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Tracklist:
  1. Bike – Autechre – Warp (1993)
  2. Numerique – CiM – Defocus (2000)
  3. Vibes – μ-Ziq – Rephlex (1993)
  4. Womb – Bauri – Neo Ouija (2000)
  5. Telekom Direkt (Kritik und Anregungen#113) – Funkstörung – Compost (1997)
  6. 1990 (Move D Remix) – PSI Performer – K2 O Records (2001)
  7. Aquatik – Plastikman – Minus (2004)
  8. Concussion – Spooky – Generic (1996)
  9. Para Qweqway – Bola – Skam (2000)
  10. Cataclysm – Ultradyne – Sabotage Records (1996)
  11. Swap, Trigger – Richard Devine – Schematics/Warp (2000)
  12. Haze – While – Chocolate Industries (2000)
  13. Atvope – Setzer – Civik (2002)

luv209

rock 'n' roll

Winter Dance Party

this mixtape is a celebration of the origins of rock ‘n’ roll. it’s also a tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper who all died in an infamous plane crash on February 3rd, 1959; giving rock some of it’s first “they died too soon” legends. i hope they know we’re still rockin’ 55 years later.
photo :The Big Bopper on KTRM in Beaumont, TX

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Tracklist:
  1. Saturday Night – Roy Brown – Imperial Recordings / Fantastic Voyage (1957/2013)
  2. Mess Around – Ray Charles – Atlantic / DOXY (1957/2012)
  3. Bertha Lou – Dorsey Burnette – Surf / Fantastic Voyage (1957/2013)
  4. As Long As I Live – Jerry Lee Lewis – Sun Record Company / Rumble Records (1961/2012)
  5. Yes You Do – Trini Lopez – King Records / Fantastic Voyage (1959/2013)
  6. Skinny Minnie – Bill Haley And His Comets – Decca / Musidisc (1958)
  7. Duck Tail – Joe Clay – Vik Records / Fantastic Voyage (1956/2013)
  8. Don’t Let It Go – Bo Diddley – Checker / Rumble Records (1959/2012)
  9. Little Bitty Pretty One – Thurston Harris – Aladdin Records / Chadwick Music (1957)
  10. I’m All Right – Little Anthony & The Imperials – Roulette / Azzunrra Music (1959/1983)
  11. I Didn’t Want To Do It – The Spiders – Imperial Recordings / Capitol (1954/1980)
  12. Rock And Ree-Ah-Zole – The Bobbettes – Atlantic / Official (1958/1989)
  13. Almost Grown – Chuck Berry – Chess (1954/1984)
  14. Sweet Love On My Mind – Jimmy & Johnny – Decca / Fantastic Voyage (1956/2011)
  15. White Lightning – The Big Bopper – Mercury / Fantastic Voyage (1959/2013)
  16. Blue Days-Black Nights – Buddy Holly – Decca / MCA (1956/1979)
  17. Donna – Ritchie Valens – Del-Fi Records / Dino Entertainment (1958/1990)
  18. Three Stars – Eddie Cochran – Liberty / United Artists (1959/1966/1971)

luv208

jazz, trip hop

Sounds Like A Cheap Novelette

a futur noir jazz soundtrack that sounds like a cheap novelette; a modern day suspense thriller full of private dicks, shifty dames, cigarettes, street violence, dark alleys, dusky jazz clubs and a shot of whiskey.
image : a still from The Third Man (1949)
R.I.P. Ronny Jordan

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Tracklist:
  1. Get Your Hand Off My Shoulder, Pig – EL-P ft. The Blue Series Continuum – Thirsty Ear Recordings (2004)
  2. Greg’s Theme – Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra – Ubiquity (2006)
  3. Splat Goes The Cat – Barry Adamson – Mute (1989)
  4. Asphodel – Skalpel – Ninja Tune (2003)
  5. Reaching Up – O.H Krill – DC Recordings (2000)
  6. Doris Dub – Tosca – G-Stone Recordings / Studio K7 (2000)
  7. The Law (Ben Young Mix) – Ronny Jordan – Island (1996)
  8. The Chase – Shawn Lee’s Ping Pong Orchestra – Ubiquity (2005)
  9. Perspective From A Slow Spin – him – FatCat Records (2003)
  10. Waiting Game – Working For A Nuclear Free City – Melodic (2007)
  11. Continuum – J Swinscoe presents The Cinematic Orchestra – Ninja Tune (1998)
  12. The Ageing Young Rebel – DJ Food ft. Ken Nordine – Ninja Tune (2000)
  13. Percodan – Live Human – FatCat Records (1999)
  14. Re-Arrange (The Cinematic Orchestra remix) – DJ Krust – Talkin’ Loud / Ninja Tune (2000)
  15. Solar Lunar – Broadway Project – Memphis Industries (2004)
  16. Paper Bag – Goldfrapp – Mute (2000)

luv207

funk 'n' soul

Funky Ass Road Trip

it was just over 40 years ago when my buddies and i piled into a van to make our way around the great U.S. of A. we always checked out local bands along the way and ended up hearing some really great music. it was a crazy ride and these tunes are pretty much all i can remember from that funky ass road trip.
image : our funky ride

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Tracklist:
  1. It’s Just Begun – The Jimmy Castor Bunch – RCA Victor (1972) New York, NY
  2. I Stayed Away Too Long – Manual B. Holcolm – Diamond Jim Recording / Luv N’ Haight / Ubiquity (1969/2008) Detroit, MI
  3. Take Me – Fabulous Souls – Lamp Records / Stones Throw (1971/2002) Bloomington, IN
  4. The Funky 16 Corners – The Highlighters Band – Three Diamonds / Mark IV Records / Stones Throw (1968/2002) Indianapolis, IN
  5. Color – LA Carnival – Pacific Ave Records / Stones Throw (1971/2002) Omaha, NE
  6. I Just Want To Be (Like Myself) – Robbie Hill’s Family Affair – Seattle West Recording Corp. / Light In The Attic (1972/2004) Seattle, WA
  7. Move In The Room – Dawn and Sunset – DT&V Records / Luv N’ Haight / Ubiquity (1972/2006) San Francisco, CA
  8. South Side Funk Part 2 – The Soul Seven – Soultex Records / Stones Throw (1969/2001) Dallas, TX
  9. Give It Up – Lee Dorsey – Amy / Soul Jazz (1969/2001) New Orleans, LA
  10. Funky Cat – James Knight and The Butlers – Cat / Soul Jazz (1971/2003) Miami, FL
  11. Can We Rap – Carleen and The Groovers – CJB / Stones Throw (1972/2001) W. Columbia, SC
  12. Amen, Brother – The Winstons – Metromedia Records (1969) Washington, DC
  13. You Gotta Come A Little Closer – Soul Brothers Six – Phil L.A. Of Soul / Soul Jazz (1973/2001) Philadelphia, PA
  14. The Gangs Back Again – Kool & The Gang – De-Lite Records (1969/1971) Jersey City, NJ

luv206

electronic listening music, no wave, odd pop, rock 'n' roll

Plays Well With Others

Mr. & Mrs. Eno;
Your son Brian Eno is a remarkable student with his musical abilities and the fact that he plays well with others being his most obvious strengths. Attached to this note is a snippet of the production and collaboration works he has been involved with over the years. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.
St. Joseph’s College, Ipswich
image : an / eno / potthast / luv / collaboration

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Tracklist:
  1. Bass Trap — U2 — Island (1985)
  2. The Belldog — Eno, Moebius, Roedelius — Sky Records (1978)
  3. Bone Jump — Brian Eno with Jon Hopkins & Leo Abrahams — Warp (2010)
  4. Moonlight In Glory — Brian Eno & David Byrne — Sire (1981)
  5. Moonlight Africa — Edikanfo — E.G. Records (1981) > (searching for buy link)
  6. I Zimbra — Talking Heads — Sire (1979)
  7. African Night Flight — David Bowie — RCA (1979)
  8. Helen Fordsdale — Mars — Antilles / Soul Jazz (1978/2003) > (searching for buy link)
  9. Not Moving — DNA — Antilles / No More Records (1978/2008) > (searching for buy link)
  10. Gut Feeling (Slap Your Mammy) — Devo — Warner Bros (1978)
  11. I Want To Be A Machine — Ultravox – Island (1977)
  12. Seedpods — Brian Eno And The Worlds Of Rick Holland ft. Caroline Wildi — Warp (2011)
  13. There Was A Saviour Interlude I — John Cale — Opal Records / Warner Bros. (1989) > (searching for buy link)
  14. Everything That Happens — David Byrne & Brian Eno — Todomundo (2008)

luv205

abstract house, electronic listening music, techno

Third Eye Cyclops

i closed my eyes and felt my third eye open as this heady mix of new sound came pouring out.
then i realized it was 2014.
image : Third Eye Cyclops

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Tracklist:
  1. New Seeds – Boards Of Canada – Warp (2013)
  2. If I Am Only Allowed One Song On This Album With Cut Up Female Vocals Then This Song Is It – Kid606 – Tigerbeat6 (2013)
  3. Armonica (Darkstar Remix) – Darkstar – Warp (2013)
  4. You Took Your Time (Lee Gamble Remix) – Mount Kimbie – Warp (2013)
  5. Tristan – DDD – Fur Trade Recordings (2013)
  6. Actio Reactio – Helena Hauff – Werkdiscs (2013)
  7. Stay I’m Changed – Falty DL – Ninja Tune (2013)
  8. Burning Chrome – Interplanetary Prophets – Planet Mu (2013)
  9. Sex Mission – Laurel Halo – Hyperdub (2013)
  10. Black Technician (Original Mix) – Robert Hood – Music Man Records (2013)
  11. Kool FM – Four Tet – Text Records (2013)
  12. This Dog Can Run – Lukid – Werkdiscs (2012)
  13. Simulation – Benjamin Damage – Monkeytown Records (2013)
  14. Zen Sizzle – Ikonika – Hyperdub (2013)

luv198

robot rock

My Older Brother Has A Gun

sweet daddy luv swings back around to the original robot rock sound for the last mix of 2013. groove out the remainder of the year with your eyes closed and a smile on your face.
image : EXPO 67 L9 OdX3 3XdO 9L 76 OPXE

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Tracklist:
  1. Being Boiled — The Human League — Fast Product / Soul Jazz (1978/2001)
  2. Mirando (Yacht Remix) — Ratatat — XL Recordings (2009) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Yo-Yo (Remix By Calvinist) — Pylon — DFA (2011)
  4. The Shot! (Dub Copy) — White Light Circus — DC Recordings (2005)
  5. Buzz — Chok Rock — Chateaurouge (2004)
  6. Soon (Andrew Weatherall Mix) — My Bloody Valentine — Creation Records / Junior Boy’s Own (1990/1998)
  7. By The Time I Get To Venus (41 Small Stars Version) — The Juan Maclean — DFA (2002)
  8. Down With Prince — Hot Chip — Moshi Moshi Records (2003)
  9. Shoot The Model (Teen Remix & Dub) – Bang Bang ft. Cosmo Brown — Yellow Productions (2004) > (searching for buy link)
  10. You Wanted A Hit — LCD Soundsystem — DFA (2010)
  11. Head Hang Low (Kelpe Version) — The Oscillation — DC Recordings (2008)
  12. Tom Tom — The Hundred In The Hands — Warp (2010)
  13. Rocky 8 (Space Raiders Remix) — Le Tone — Naïve (1999) > (searching for buy link)
  14. Sex Beat (Remix) — Two Lone Swordsmen — Warp (2004)
  15. Always On — Silver Columns — Moshi Moshi Records /Silver Columns (2010)
  16. Short Road — Wax Stag — People In The Sky (2007)
  17. Take Ecstasy With Me – !!! – Touch And Go Records / Warp (2005)