Welcome to another Memphis Edition of the Monday Mixtape. Memphis Blues Part 2 aka the Marriage Blues. When I go to different cities, I like to pick up on the musical tastes of those around me and the various night spots we hang out in. Here is the first Memphis Blues Mix that I did (click here). This time around what I noticed the most were that the most popular songs were about cheating…and not just cheating…serious adultery was being committed in these songs. Women..Men…they both were singing about sneaking around on their spouses. Stories, advice, caution…a person could pick up a lot of tips if one was so inclined

Now I don’t condone this sort of thing…but it was certainly fun to listen to. I made sure to sprinkle in some other songs I heard about love too! This podcast also features new drops by Ms. Krista and TGrundy!!! As you can see from my tracklisting..I represented for my Music Podcast Consortium!!! I hope you enjoy it!

1. Carl Sims – I’m Trapped
2. Willie Hutch – What You Gonna Do After The Party (Fave)
3. Tom Brock – I Love You More And More
4. Johnnie Taylor – Good Love (MrFresh)
5. Shirley Brown – Sleep With One Eye Open (BSOTS)
6. Denise Lasalle – Married But Not To Each Other
7. Johnnie Taylor – Running Out of Lies, Lies, Lies (EJFlavors)
8. Hall & Oates – Sarah Smile (MsKrista aka DJ RichGirl)
9. Marvin Gaye – You Sure Love to Ball
10. Johnnie Taylor – We’re Getting Careless With Our Love
11. Betty Wright – Ill be The Other Woman (Eve)
12. Latimore – Let’s Straighten It Out
13. David Brinston – Two Way Love Affair
14. Shirley Brown & Denise Lasalle – Right Side of the Wrong Bed
15. Sir Charles Jones – Somebody Lied on Me (KB)
16. Johnnie Taylor- When She Stops Askin (TGrundy)
17. Latimore – My Give A Damn Gave Out
18. Marvin Cease – Don’t Forget To Tell On You
19. Marvin Cease – Stuck In The Middle

(THE CD VERSION OF THIS MIX CAN BE PURCHASED HERE)

This the last new music Monday Mixtape of the year…It also marks the second anniversary of the day I bought my domain www.themixtress.com ! I’ve had a lot of fun this year with the new music mixtapes:

Monday Mixtape: March Madness

Monday Mixtape: Mellow May

Monday Mixtape: August Heat

Monday Mixtape: New York October

This is my December Mix aka The Usual Suspects. I’ve been listening to a lot of new albums these past few weeks and I’m proud to say that my favorite singers came hard! Say what you will about R. Kelly, Chris Brown and Alicia Keys but their artistic work stands firm. Hardships, mistakes and even crimes cannot take away their talent. I hope you enjoy the mix!

1. Put It In A Love Song – Alicia Keys Ft Beyonce
2. Do My Ladies Run This Party – Cupid
3. Ain’t Leavin Without You – Jaheim (Fave)
4. Be My #2 – R. Kelly
5. I Love The DJ – R. Kelly (BSOTS)
6. Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
7. Girlfriend – Chris Brown Ft Lupe Fiasco
8. Maniac – Timbaland Ft. Keri Hilson, Chris Brown & D.O.E
9. Hole In My Head – Rihanna Ft Justin Timberlake
10. Love Come Down (Remix) – Dirty Money Ft Red Cafe (Eve)
11. Secret (Remix) – Starr Ft Jim Jones & Juelz Santana
12. Meiplé (Me I Play) – Robin Thicke Ft. Jay-Z
13. God In Me (Remix) – Mary Mary
14. I’m Poppin’ – Freekey Zekey Ft Jim Jones
15. Hurt – Dirty Money Ft Drake
16. Empire State Of Mind Pt. 2 (Broken Down) – Alicia Keys
17. Sleeping With A Broken Heart (Remix)- Alicia Keys
18. I Am – Mary J. Blige (Mr. Fresh)
19. Echo – R. Kelly
20. Elsewhere – R. Kelly (EJFlavors)
21. Don’t Matter To Me – Marsha Ambrosius
22. If I Knew Then – Lyfe Jennings
23. Crawl – Chris Brown

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(THE CD VERSION OF THIS MIX CAN BE PURCHASED HERE)

As usual…every mix has a theme and I love when the idea blossoms! This week’s mix actually started last week during a conversation with my sister Divalicious. We was talking about the past and we both started singing “LOOOOOVE then le-eave them” from Fire and Desire. We added more songs to the list and this mix was born.

I love a good collabo!

So this week’s mix is all about cheating songs. Nuff said! Enjoy and don’t get caught! I don’t wanna read about none of yall in the news!

Track Listing

1. Sweet Thing – Mary J Blige
2. Boyfriend number 2 – Pleasure P
3. Does He Do It – Trey Songz
4. Part Time Lover – H-Town (Fave)
5. Badhabits – Maxwell
6. The Beautiful Ones – Prince (EJ Flavors)
7. As We Lay – Shirley Murdock
8. Everything I Miss At Home – Alexander O’Neal & Cherelle (Mr Fresh)
9. All The Things (Your Man Won’t Do) – Joe Thomas
10. Secret Lovers – Atlantic Starr (MLFM)
11. Saving All My Love For You – Whitney Houston
12. Your My Little Secret – Xscape (BSOTS)
13. Down Low (x-rated remix) – R Kelly
14. Contagious – Isley Brothers ft. Mr. Biggs, R.Kelly & Chante Moore
15. I Want You – Chico Debarge (Todd Kelly)
16. I Wish – Carl Thomas
17. Another Again – John Legend
18. Your Secret Love – Luther Vandross (Fave)
19. Secret Lady – Stephanie Mills
20. Fire and Desire – Rick James & Teena Marie

Hey everybody! This mix of new songs is real New York heavy. It could be from the fact that we moved again in Harlem. Really the heart of Harlem this time. I love New York. The feel of the artists..the pounding of the beats. I could see myself having a Lil Mama moment during Jay-Z’s performance too. Shout out to my boy Fave for putting together a quick cover for me and my lil Mama moment!

Most of the songs are relatively new. My daughters made requests for Chris Brown, Beyonce, and Pitbull. I included a new artist Jay Sean cause his song was really catchy to me. My new R&B favorites Ryan Leslie, Mario and Trey Songz.

I put in R. Kelly’s new joint “Religious” which took me to church. I got Boyz II Men’s new single “Back For Good” which is a remake of the hit by Take That. I especially enjoyed that ..thanks Shawn! Ursher’s “Papers” is the male version of “Not Gonna Cry’ . Shout out to my girl Eb_the_Celeb for the link!

There are a few minor glitches but I do my best in one take. I hope you enjoy it!

TrackList

1. Empire State of Mind – Jay Z & Alicia Keys
2. I Can Transform Ya – Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne
3. Uptown – DJ Webstar Ft. Jim Jones, Rex & Styles P (BSOTS)
4. Baby By Me – 50 Cent ft. Ne-Yo
5. New York City – Akon (MLFM)
6. Venus vs Mars – Jay-Z (Todd Kelly)
7. Before She Said Hi – Mario ft. Big Sean (Fave)
8. You’re Not My Girl – Ryan Leslie ft. Consequence
9. Sweet Dreams – Beyonce (Eve)
10. Do You Remember – Jay Sean ft. Lil Jon & Sean Paul
11. I Know You Want Me – Pitbull
12. Back to the Crib – Juelz Santana ft. Chris Brown
13. Skycap – Mary J. Blige ft. Timberland
14. Ride Like This – Johnta Austin (EJ Flavors)
15. Neighbors Know My Name – Trey Songz
16. Sex Therapy – Robin Thicke
17. Papers – Usher
18. Religious – R. Kelly
19. Back For Good – Boyz II Men (Mr Fresh)
20. Yesterday – Toni Braxton ft. Trey Songz

(THE CD VERSION OF THIS MIX CAN BE PURCHASED HERE)

This is my Neo Soul.

I almost wrote the back story to this mixtape but I decided to just keep it clean. No need to stir up drama.

This mix is full of tracks that I heard live. Whether the artist was on the come-up or like in the case of D’Angelo, recorded the best album she/he recorded in my book. I saw him at the Beacon…in the all white (Holla if you hear me) when Mos Def was his opening act…I caught Kindred at Le Bar Bat, Jilly and Badu in Philly…Jaguar and Anthony in Jersey and Algebra in ATL. I stumbled into a bar years ago and heard Goapele..staggered into another and heard Floetry. I paid good monies to see Maxwell and Raphael and never regretted a dime!! When I had the pleasure of seeing these artists perform these songs, it sent an aural pleasure down into my bones. I know this one will be on repeat in my IPod…I hope it will be for you too!

Track Listing

1. You Should Be Here – Raphael Saadiq Feat D’Angelo
2. Lady – D’Angelo
3. Bag Lady – Erykah Badu (MLFM)
4. Love Rain Mos Def Mix 2 – Jill Scott
5. The What If’s – Jaguar Wright (EJ Flavors)
6. Sh*t, D*mn, M*therf*cker – D’Angelo
7. Closer – Goapele (MrFresh)
8. Matrimony – Maybe You – Maxwell
9. Ain’t Nobody Playin – Jaguar Wright Ft. Black Thought (Fave)
10. Find A Way – Dwele
11. Let’s Not Play The Game – Maxwell
12. Love of My Life – Erykah Badu ft. Common
13. Butterflies – Floetry
14. Nothin’ To Prove – Algebra Blessett
15. Still Ray – Raphael Saadiq
16. Cleva – Erykah Badu
17. Certainly [Flipped It] – Erykah Badu
18. Gettin In The Way – Jill Scott (Eve)
19. Far Away – Kindred: The Family Soul (BSOTS)
20. Send It On – D’Angelo
21. I’m a Mess – Anthony Hamilton
22. First Love – Goapele
23. Four Leaf Clover – Erykah Badu
24. Spanish Joint – D’Angelo

Hey Everybody! I had more requests for the 90′s so this time I went mid late 90′s. Full of the bouncy R&B joints and since I spent the weekend with hubby, I threw in a few joints for him too. He’s been playing my Mellow May and August Heat mixtapes a lot in the last two weeks so I know this will make it onto his Ipod as well. I experimented and practiced more with the techniques I learned at the Scratch Academy..Sometimes it worked…sometimes I didn’t quite hit the mark..I’m a work in progress. Despite the minor flaws I’m sure you’ll love it as much as I do!

Special thanks to my podcast crew for their drops. If you want to submit one or hype yourself in my mix…send me a 12 sec or less mp3 file to djdivathemixtress@gmail.com

Track Listing

1. Touch Me, Tease Me – Case ft Foxy Brown & Mary J. Blige
2. If Your Girl Only Knew – Aaliyah (EJFLAVORS)
3. Too Close – Next
4. Wifey – Next (FAVE)
5. Put Your Hands Where – Busta Rhymes
6. Dangerous – Busta Rhymes (TODDKELLEY)
7. I’ll Be – Foxy Brown & Jay Z
8. I Love the Dough – Notorius B.I.G. ft Jay-Z and Angela Winbush
9. Ruff Ryders Anthem Remix (Clue) – DMX, Jadakiss, Styles, Drag-on & Eve
10. How It’s Goin’ Down – DMX (MRFRESH)
11. Renee Remix – Lost Boyz
12. No Scrubs – TLC
13. Jumpin’ Jumpin – Destiny’s Child (EVE)
14. Steelo – 702 ft. Missy Elliott (BSOTS)
15. Doin It – LL Cool J
16. I Get Around – Tupac ft. Digital Underground
17. Deja Vu (Uptown Baby) – Lord Tariq & Peter Gunz
18. Danger (Been So Long) – Mystikal
19. Back That Ass Up – Juvenile
20. Gone Til November RMX – Wyclef Jean ft. Canibus, John Forte, R.Kelly
21. Anything (Old Skool Remix) – SWV & Wu-Tang Clan
22. 4, 3, 2, 1 – LL Cool J Ft. Method Man, Redman, Canibus & DMX
23. Me And My Girlfriend – Tupac

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In this edition, we’ve reached a very special milestone that I’m excited to share with you. As always, the playlist is packed with the best soul & progressive hip hop in the world – guaranteed to put a smile on your face as you celebrate the weekend!

Our health update seeks to bust the myth that late night snacking is directly related to weight gain. I have good news for the “late night snackers“!

This week’s special guest is the embodiment of the independent soul movement (IMO). On top of being a terrific songwriter, producer an performer – he has a tremendous spirit that shines even after the music is done playing. ERIC ROBERSON talks about his new album – Music Fan First- and gives us a glimpse of his journey as an indie artist, businessman, husband and child of God.

You will be encouraged by his words and candor…which goes along great with one of the most eclectic playlists you’ll find on the ‘net

Celebrate this milestone with me…and get ready for more.

Click here to download or use the player below.

~The Playlist~

Busta Rhymes – Knight Rider (instrumental)
Tonex – Love Me 4 Me
Peter Hadar – Party All Night feat. Naledge
Joy Jones – Over
Ronnie Foster – Mystic Brew (instrumental)
Melanie Fiona – Give it to Me
Bilal – No Time
Bradd Marquis – Radio
Kev Brown – Listen (instrumental)
Eric Roberson – Still
Brother Jack McDuff – Oblighetto [J Dilla Remix] (instrumental)
Visoneers – Days Gone By (instrumental)
Anthony David – Yes (instrumental)
Jesse Boykins III – I Care 4 U [Aaliyah Tribute]
J Rawls – Pleasure Before Pain feat. Eric Roberson (instrumental)
Angela Johnson – Let Me Know feat. Eric Roberson
Eric Roberson – Wanna Believe it Again feat. Wayna
Kev Brown – Look (instrumental)
Nicolay – We Can Fly (instrumental)
Fat Jon the Ample Soul Physician – Innocent at Once (instrumental
Cross Country [Big La & Fave] – Wonder (instrumental)

This week I took the Monday Mixtape back to the 80′s. The 80′s Smooth Grooves Volumes are very popular so I blessed you with another edition. It should be called the Divalicious and EJ session because my sister suggested half the tunes and EJ have been giving us these tracks on his OSWs. Some of your favorite podcasters dropped in:

EJ Flavors of EJFlavors.com

Fave of the Friday Favecast

Mr. Fresh of VibesandScribes

DarrenKeith3 of MyLoveForMusic

Todd Kelly of Flowink.com

I hope you enjoy…and what do u think of my new header?

Track Listing

1. Say, Say, Say – Alicia Meyers
2. Dance Turned into a Romance – The Jones Girls
3. Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown
4. Over Like A Fat Rat – Fonda Rae
5. I Want to Thank You – Alicia Meyers
6. Ain’t Nothing Going On (But The Rent) – Gwen Guthrie
7. Walking into sunshine – Central Line -
8. I’m In Love – Lilo Thomas
9. I Just Gotta Have You (Lover Turn Me On) – Kashif
10. Holding On (When Love Is Gone) – LTD Featuring Jeffrey Osborne
11. Just A Touch of Love – Slave Featuring Steve Arrington
12. Get Down On It – The Gap Band
13. Padlock (Larry Levan 12 inch’ Mix) – Gwen Guthrie
14. Falling In Love – Sybil
15. Watching You – Loose Ends
16. She’s Strange – Cameo
17. Mary Jane – Rick James
18. Juicy Fruit – Mtume
19. GQ – I Do Love You

For this Monday Mixtape I’m going back to one of my favorite music eras..Classic House Music of the 80′s and early 90′s. Remember the hankerchief in the back pocket? It was part of the outfit but you still needed it to wipe up the sweat! When everyone would take a turn in the circle and work their best moves? I sure do! I miss those days at the Sound Factory, Tunnel and the Clubhouse. This is my first time mixing house so I hope you’ll be gentle in the comments…Every day is a step toward perfection!

Please vote for my man Fave of the Friday Favecast on the Black Weblog Awards!

Here’s my boy Tony giving us a taste of what House Dancing was like:

Track Listing:

1. Follow Me
2. 100% Pure Love – Crystal Waters
3. Girl I’ll House You – Jungle Brothers
4. Beat That Bitch With A Bat – Lil Louis Vega
5. Work This Pussy (Danny Tenaglia Mix) – Sweet Pussy Pauline
6. Deep Inside – Masters at Work
7. Brighter Days (todd terry remix) – Cajmere & Dajae
8. Club Lonely – Lil Louis
9. It’s Not Over – First Choice
10.Devotion – Ten City
11.Good Life (Magic Juan Mix) – Inner City
12. Gotta Have House Music – Frankie Knuckles
13. Work it to the Bone
14. French Kiss – Lil’ Louis
15. I Get Lifted – Frankie Knuckles
16. I’ll be Your Friend – Robert Owens
17. The Whistle Song – Frankie Knuckles
18. I Was Born This Way – Carl Bean
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