Sometimes we get so caught up in our own crap, we forget the child of war in Iraq or the hungry orphan in Darfur or the 12 year old girl taking care of 3 siblings because mom is out gettin' high. I sometimes forget from where my blessings flow and this house mix was born out my need to look up, stretch my arms and say thank you. pump it up in the car after one of those days at work or blast it in the crib when the shit is hitting the fan. Let me know what you think.

Today, April 2nd, is Marvin Gaye's Birthday and he would be 70 years old today...Such a powerful spirit with such a powerful soul and he delivered such a powerful message. A DC native with original swag...arguably the pioneer of east coast swag..When the world wanted him to go one way, he decided to speak from his soul...Wow...How many artists can say that? Shit, how many people can say that? A living example following your spirit to making timeless art...An inspiration...A Sage...I miss him...Happy Birthday Brother!! Here is a Marvin Mix in celebration. How many times have you heard "Give It Up" in its entirety?

Dust off those gazelles and fat laces, get that white adidas sweatsuit out of the closet and don't forget that fresh kangol and pumas and get ready to bust a move. Start with some uprockin or maybe some poppin, then go right into that dope windmill. Here is a collection of some of my b-boy favorites. From Denmark to Detroit back to Belgium, Nagasaka, straight back to the Bronx, 1 for the treble, to for the bass, come on ya'll let's breakdance...

Is he the greatest artist of all time? Is he the most talented performer of all time? Is he the bastard child of Sly, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, and the goddess of all things funky? I don't know, but he is the SHIT!! I made this mix live by accident with a combination of a dare and too much Vodka. Never would I take on such an undertaking sober. Just an experiment, first in a timeless series. So just sit back and let's just imagine what silence looks like, yeah...Show me a boy that stays in school and I'll show you a boy aware, WOW! I included the video because it's funny as shit!!

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My pop joined the ancestors recently. A great man in a better place. I know that he is still looking out for me and he still touches my consciousness and his favorite grooves are still a big part of mixes and I can see him bobbin his head. Here is a mix of some of his main grooves. I love you pop.

Sometime the grown and sexy needs a groove cocktail to carry them through those rough times. Sit back relax and sip the vibes.

Ingredients:
Take a little Chaka Kahn, mix some Stevie and Teena Marie. Add a splash of Mtume and some special ingredients, mix and chill.