Temptations - Take A Stroll (Circle Research Remix)

Here's one more, as promised, from Circle Research. This time they're remixing The Temptations. I'll be honest I've never heard Take A Stroll before, but I do enjoy what they've done with it. Circle Research gives this one a 2006 PPP feel with the nice bouncy keys. Get ya steppin' on!


Temptations - Take A Stroll (Circle Research Remix)

Circle Research - You Dont Know Me (Video)

Circle Research, the globally acclaimed Toronto DJ/production duo, have signed with URBNET, Canada's pre-eminent urban music label. Their latest LP Gardiner Express is the group's third, coming on the heels of their much-loved Toronto hip-hop mix show (now a popular podcast on the web) and stellar production work with luminaries such as Ivana Santilli and K-OS.
Appearing just a year after the duo's sophomore effort, Who?, was released on Germany's Melting Pot Records, Circle Research's newest album marks a clear evolution in the group's unmistakable sound. For Nik and Gil, the title Gardiner Express doesn't just refer to the main highway connecting downtown Toronto to its uptown counterparts, it also represents a state of mind

Circle Research - Tick Tock

Ive been a fan of Circle Research since I found out about them over a year ago. One of my favorite things about the group is their ability to create really dope hip hop beats with cleverly used samples. Tick Tock is no exception; Tune in and let time tick tock away as you nod to the beat

Circle Research - Tick Tock

Circle Research - Step Up

EXCLUSIVE limited Edition 7" VINYL (Melting Pot Music)Features unreleased tracks from Circle Research, Flomega & Suff Daddy and Baptman! Step Up is a dope mashup of sounds and voice bytes. Download HERE

Circle Research - Step Up

Circle Research - Stop, Look...Listen to Your Heart

The good duo from T.O. have dropped another jewel on us with this chopped up version of a classic soul treat. Enjoy!

Circle Research - Stop, Look...Listen to Your Heart

Curtis Mayfield - Love is By My Side (Circle Research Remix)

CM & CR combine to create some truly sweet soul. Coming in at 1min 45 sec, it's short but is a very BIG tune!


Curtis Mayfield - Love is By My Side (Circle Research Remix) (Download)

...::Sounds Dope::..

This is one of many instrumental bangers that my good friend J Finesse sent me. If you enjoy this one make sure you go to his blog page for more dope and pick up his album when its released.


J Finesse - Go Out Like That
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Circle Research is a dope duo that you've heard me mention before HERE. They've released their new album, WHO?, which is available now on iTunes. In addition, they've also placed their hat in the Jazzanova Remix competition. Check out their submission and place your votes. The contest ends Feb 2009.


Jazzanova - I Can See (Circle Research Remix)
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Im glad I learned early to not sleep on email submissions because Everett James' Life Album is such a jambalaya of treats! Comparisons do Everett no justice but if you can imagine a cross between Van Hunt and Peven Everett, you'll come close to his sound. Here's ONE of the great tunes from his album

Everett James - My Star

New DJ Rahdu Mixed CD, Swoon Unitz!!!

PLAYLIST

1. Swoon Unitz Intro

2. Erykah Badu - Me

3. Hil St.Soul - Black Rose

4. Peter Hadar - Laugh Together

5. Raashan Ahmad - Close

6. Jazz Liberatorz - Cool Down

7. Esthero - Superheroes (GAS'D remix)

8. Deborah Jordan; Kamara - Rise

9. Kissey Asplund - You & I

10. Lemongrass - This Way

11. Black Spade - True Friends

12. Coultrain - Lilac Tree

13. Dwele - Free as a Bird

14. Circle Research - I'm Your Density

15. J-88 (Slum Village) - The Look of Love (The Liquid Crystal Project Remix)

16. Byron the Aquarius; Nadine Charles- Make It Right

17. Prefuse 73 - Last Night

18. Sy Smith - Fly Away With Me

19. Attica Blues - Blueprint

20. Velben - Come Around

21. The Rurals - Mother Sun

22. Sene; Kissey Asplund - Demon Love

23. Stacy Epps - Addicted

24. Flying Lotus; Dolly - Roberta Flack

25. Samon Kawamura; Aloe Blacc - Try

26. The One - Drippin'

27. Shingo Suzuki - Eternal Sunshine

Download Here

DJ Mitsu the Beats - Playin' Again feat Ivana Santilli

DJ Mitsu's album, Word to the Wise, dropped or was supposed to drop May 27 2009. The album plays well and is filled with dope, melodic, soulful beats and...testosterone. Kev Brown, Jose James, Elzhi & Maspyke all appear on & bless this album, but the one track I keep on repeat is by the lone female on the project, Ivana Santilli. I was turned on to her when I picked up her 1999 album Brown and havent heard from her since her 2008 album TO.NY so I was pleased to see her in the lineup. She does not disappoint. Pick up Word to the Wise when it drops and the last song which features Ivana Santilli is one you'll end up Playin' Again and again. Click Here to read Moovmnt's thoughts on the album and to hear more tracks


DJ Mitsu the Beats - Playin' Again feat Ivana Santilli

MORE: Here's a Circle Research remix of Ivana Santilli's - Still Anymore

Mixes for the weekend!

I love mixes, they're the greatest way to keep a continous groove that so many CDs lack nowadays. They're also a great way to find out about new, obscure or forgotten music.
I figure lunch time is a great time to throw these at you and you can jam out to these all weekend. Don't forget about DJ Bee's Baatin/SV mix and DJ Muro's Roy Ayer's mix posted earlier this week either. Dig in!

1. Circle Research - Show #31 Done for Vintage Frames Company that The Moments track at the end is a BEAST
2. DJ Nimbus - Midnight Meditation But you're checking out Club NIMBUS anyway though, right?

3. Applejac - Re Ups mixeS ranging from soul to hip hop. You just can't lose!

4. DJ Rasta Root - The Rest of Dilla Vol.1 Rest in Peace Dilla and Baatin

5. CubikMusik's Birthday Mix - Very Eclectic and make sure you get the mix done for Orsii as well

6. Paul Pre - Mondayjazz #101 Mix nuthin but the Niceness!!!

*Late Entry* Duane Powell - Electric Global Soul More Sound Rotations Goodies to vibe out to