The year in music, by O-dub

26 12 2008

Oliver Wang, world authority on all things soulful, has published in my humble opinion the definitive musical review of 2008. Part 1 looks back at old gems, part 2 at killer novelties, including a finger-licking Erykah Badu edit, courtesy of DJ Day. Indulge.





Obama special

23 09 2008

Oliver Wang, world authority on all things soulful, is helping himself to a King Most serving of Obamix. Here, have some. And how about a tasty side dish?

Intro/Smoked Sugar: I’m A Winner
Roy Davis Jr.: People Get Ready
Jackson 5: We’re Almost There (DJ Spinna Remix)
Erykah Badu: Solider (Sasaac Remix)
Masta Ace: Beautifull
Black Spade: We Need A Revolution
Skull Snaps: It’s A New Day
Marvin Gaye & The Mizzel Brothers: We Are We Going?
James Brown: Mind Power
Antibals: Si Se Puede
Grandmaster Flash: The Message (Next Message Blend Version)
Dj Day: A Place To Go
Double Exposure: Everyman For Himself
Donald Byrd: Change Makes Ya Wanna Hustle
Stevie Wonder: Blackman (Kay Sputnik Re-Edit)
L.T.D.: Love To The World
Cymande: Bra
Pitbull: American War
The Dynamics: Move On Up