Hey Everybody! What a way to close out the year! Kanye’s new album “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” has been on constant repeat in my headphones for the last 3 weeks so I built this mixtape around him. I threw in some new joints, had to look out for Harlem and the Dipset Reunion! That new song by Brandy sounds like a Ne-Yo song and speaking of Ne-Yo, I threw in a couple by him too! Considering that it was Pink Friday last week, I included some Nikki Minaj. Personally I think Lil Kim roasted her in Black Friday so that’s in the mix too!

I love love love hip hop with an alternative sound so there’s sone Lupe Fiasco, Bruno Mars and some Eminem with Rhianna (I LOVE THAT SONG)

Anyway, this is the last of the new music mixtapes! Enjoy and I hope 2011 is even better musically!

Track Listing

1. All of Lights- Kanye West
2. What’s My Name – Rhianna ft. Drake
3. Feel Good – Eric Benet ft. Faith Evans
4. I Can’t Wait – Brandy
5. Love Letter – R. Kelly
6. Not Stupid – Ne-Yo
7. Go Cinderella – Jim Jones, Juelz Santana & Cam’ron
8. Hot Tottie – Usher ft. Jay-Z
9. Hell of a Life – Kanye West
10. That’s My B*tch – Kanye West ft. Jay-Z
11. Roman’s Revenge – Nikki Minaj ft. Eminem
12. Black Friday – Lil Kim
13. Devil in a Blue Dress – Kanye West
14. You Get On My Nerves – Jazmine Sullivan ft. Ne-Yo
15. Blame Game – Kanye West ft. John Legend, Chris Rock
16. I Love The Way You Lie (Piano Version) – Rhianna
17. I Love The Way You Lie – Eminem ft. Rhianna
18. The Other Side – Bruno Mars ft. Cee-Lo, B.O.B
19. Never Forget You – Lupe Fiasco ft. John Legend

Hey Everybody! It’s time for a new music mixtape again. I’m still playing the one I did in December (I said that last year too lol). March Madness Part 2. It should be called “Radio Friendly” because a lot of these songs are being played on the radio right now. There is a new track by Mary J. Blige and Swizz Beatz called “Fancy” that I am just in love with. I was unable to get a clean copy but I didn’t care! Thanks Tapemasters Inc anyway!

My favorite mix moment was between #8. I Come First – Ne-Yo and #9. Freak – Estelle Ft. Kardinal Offishall. I just grin every time I hear that part of the mix. I’m also diggin that song “Miss Chocolate” by Lil Jon, R. Kelly and Mario and the new J. Holiday song “Pretty Body”. I’m still loving the Untitled Album by R. Relly and it’s always nice to hear a new tune by John Legend (Thanks EbTheCeleb!) A few minor glitches but I love the mix and I hope you will too!

Track Listing

1. Do You Think About Me – 50 Cent
2. Daddy’s Home (Remix) – Usher Ft. Juelz Santana
3. Say Something – Timbaland Ft. Drake
4. Fancy – Mary J. Blige Ft. Swizz Beatz
5. I Wanna Rock (Remix) – Snoop Dogg Ft. Jay-Z & Ludacris
6. Quit Your Job – Jamie Foxx
7. Famous Girl – Chris Brown
8. I Come First – Ne-Yo
9. Freak – Estelle Ft. Kardinal Offishall
10. Be My #2 – R. Kelly
11. Don’t Leave – Ryan Leslie
12. Let’s Make Up – Mike Winans
13. Miss Chocolate – Lil’ Jon Ft. R. Kelly & Mario
14. Angels (Remix) – Dirty Money Ft. Rick Ross
15. What Ya Think Of That – Jaheim
16. She Was Her – Mario
17. There With You – John Legend
18. Echo – R. Kelly
19. Pretty Body – J. Holiday
20. Hands Tied – Toni Braxton

(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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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

I want to thank my fellow podcasters and especially my husband for supplying me great drops for this mix…I didn’t bother putting on a intro and outro because you guys hyped me more than I ever could!

Scribe (My Husband), Fave, Mr. Fresh, Darrenkeith, Todd Kelley….I inadvertently left out my mentor EJ Flavors…But yall know that not only is he my Sensei but he is one of my real friends! Of course I have a reason for every song I play and this time I decided to share those tidbits with you!!!! Happy New Year and I look forward to bringing you more hot new jams in 09!

Track Listing

1. Just Fine – Mary J. Blige – this song really was a testament to Mary’s ability to make you dance
2. Single ladies (Put A Ring On It) – Beyonce – I love that I got my husband to give me a drop on this track…yall know it’s my favorite
3. Green Light – John Legend Ft. Andre 3000 – This collabo was one of the best in 2008
4. Supa Sexy – Charlie Wilson Ft. T Pain – “You’re no model, Coke bottle, yeah you look good to me” Thank you Charlie for showing some love to the stacked ladies!
5. Closer – Ne-Yo – the first single off the Year of the Gentleman…Ne-Yo showed us why it was his year!
6. Nobody – Ne-Yo – This wasn’t released as a single but it was my favorite track on the album followed closely by Miss Independent but this track won!
7. By My Side – Jadakiss ft Ne-Yo – THE HOTTEST COLLABO THIS YEAR!
8. Pop Champagne (Remix) – Ron Browz Ft.Jim Jones, Juelz Santana - “How we ball in the club/I know you hate it!” HARLEM.STAND.UP!
9. Hi Haters – Maino – My welcome back to NY song…
10. A Millie – Lil Wayne – I wasn’t a Lil Weezy fan but even I had to admit that this beat KNOCKS!!!
11. Diva – Beyonce – I.STAN.FOR.BEY.BEY
12. Spotlight (Remix) – Jennifer Hudson Ft. Young Jeezy -  In spite of her tragedy and lackluster album…this song was a club banger…Ladies gave mates the side eye all over the place!
13. It’s Over – John Legend ft. Kanye West – “What do you keep calling me for?” This gets filed away as one of the best “leave me the hell alone/Get Gone” songs of the decade!
14. Heartless – Kanye West – “And we jus goin be enemies!” Word up yo! Heartless=DJ Diva
15. Champion – Kanye West – This was one my favorite from the Graduation album and what does Ye-Ye do? Drops another!
16. Gettin Up – Q-Tip - Tip dropped a great LP this year…but Twitter and internet heads already know…cause we now have him up in the midst! Great job on the social media marketing.
17. Honey – Erykah Badu – Although I expected more from her album New Amerykah…Honey was banging and video was ultra hot!
18. Magic – Robin Thicke – Again…lackluster album…but I still love Mr. Thicke
19. Be Ok – Chrisette Michele ft. Will.I.Am- Her album dropped in 07…but this track made it on the Feb Jams and is one that I could listen to over and over.
20. One More Drink – Ludacris ft T Pain – Luda bangs in another home run…with the ever present T-Pain and Autotune
21. Cant Believe It – T-Pain Ft. Lil Wayne – 2008 was the year of the Auto Tune…and this track was so hot that 50 cent pulled out the auto to jump on the track!
22. Lollipop – Lil’ Wayne ft. T-Pain – Autotune frenzy…and yes I love those dang lyrics..it appeals to my inner bird LOL
23. I Luv Your Girl (Remix) – The Dream ft. Young Jeezy – My husband hates this track…but you know why I like it right?
24. Bust Your Windows – Jazmine Sullivan ft. The Dream – I wonder if the Angry Dwarf felt like her when he bust my window out my car…hmmmmmm
25. Whatever You Like – T.I. Ft. Ludacris – Yes TI…that’s how it’s supposed to be…Please school these negroes..
26. Mrs. Officer – Lil’ Wayne Ft. Bobby Valentino – Wee ooo wee oo wee…You know you loved this song! So that’s it for New Music Monday Mixtapes for 2008.

Notable cuts(when he lets them play): #2, #12, #14, #17, #19,#22

Top 5 Banging Beats worth listening to:

-Kenna feat. Lupe Fiasco – Say Goodbye To Love [remix] (A house beat mixed with an early 80′s rock feel)
-Chris Brown feat. Bow Wow & Hurricane Chris – Picture Perfect [remix] (Bubblegum yet a kicking beat)
-Usher feat. Michael Jackson & T-Pain – Stop Playin’ (Very Michael-ish beat..makes one nostalgic)
-Day 26 feat. Diddy – In My Bed (clubbanger)
-R. Kelly – Freak Show (I stan for R. Kelly)

Track Listing:

1. Paula Abdul feat. Akon – Dance Like There’s No Tommorow [remix]
2. Kenna feat. Lupe Fiasco – Say Goodbye To Love [remix]
3. O’Neal McKnight feat. Jermaine Dupri & Diddy – Check Your Coat [remix]
4. Nicole Scherzinger feat. Britney Spears – Do What You Want To Me
5. Chris Brown feat. Bow Wow & Hurricane Chris – Picture Perfect [remix]
6. Usher feat. Michael Jackson & T-Pain – Stop Playin’ [Produced By T-Pain]
7. Ciara – Click, Flash
8. RL [Of Next] – Dangerous
9. Day 26 feat. Diddy – In My Bed
10. Boxie feat. Juelz Santana – Let Me Show
11. Wynter Gordon feat. Maino – Surveillance
12. Robin Thicke – Magic
13. R. Kelly – Freak Show
14. Lil Wayne feat. Babyface – Comfortable [Produced By Kanye West]
15. Tre Williams feat. Nas – I See You Coming
16. Karina Parisan – Can’t Find The Words [Produced By Ryan Leslie]
17. Dwele feat. Slum Village – I’m Cheating [remix]
18. Ryan Leslie feat. Phene – Rescue You [remix]
19. Lee Carr – Radio
20. Trey Songz – Craz
21. LL Cool J – Girl If I
22. T-Pain – Silver & Gold
23. Dear Jayne feat. The-Dream – Fall Back
24. Mariah Carey feat. Lil’ Wayne & Akon – Bye Bye [remix]
25. Ciara – Supernatural
26. Keri Hilson – Energy
27. Usher feat. Jermaine Dupri – Chivalry [Uk Album Bonus Track]
BONUS TRACKS
28. Tarrus Riley – For The Girls [Never Wanna See You Cry]
29. Tarrus Riley – Hi, Hi

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