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

My boy Fave recently went on a search for my first House Music Mixtape on the mixtress. That made me smile but then I listened to it too. I have come such a long way since then. I decided to do a bit of a remix with Bentley’s in mind. If you never got a chance to go to Bentley’s Nightclub in the 80′s and 90′s, you missed a great place to party! Two floors with huge dance areas. An enormous front bar with plenty of seating area. Mirrors and poles everywhere! You could dance with yourself in the middle of the dance floor because they had mirrored columns in great spots. Bentley’s also had the best club DJ in New York working there. Darryl James was turntabling every Friday and Saturday night. Plus he was providing the “Live at Five” mix on Kiss-FM. He was kind enough to put me on the DJ’s list every week and let me hang around the booth picking up tricks and learning music. I still say Darryl James is the best house DJ ever! All those years watching him in DJ booths around the city. I sometimes wonder if he knows how much he taught me as a 19 year old and up. I tell you..I can’t wait to get new equipment to make these mixes even tighter.

I hope you enjoy it!

And if you want to catch Darryl James, here’s the flyer for his next event.

Track Listing

1. Brighter Days
2. Deep Inside
3. Get Up (Everybody)
4. I Get Lifted
5. djdiva-Perculator
6. djdiva-Gotta Have House
7.  Nunu
8. Gypsy Woman
9. Follow Me
10. djdiva – Beat That B*tch (NSFW)
11. Work it to the Bone
12. I’ll be Your Friend
13. Love So Special
14. djdiva – Club Lonely
15. Preacherman
16. Plastic Dreams
17. French Kiss (NSFW)
18. Still In Love With You

NOT SAFE FOR WORK or Children or your  Grandmama!!!!

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Many of you know I’ve been on vacation from The Mixtress. During this time I been working hard at my J.O.B, attending classes at The Scratch Academy and hanging out in the strip club LMAO!!!

Sin City really did play some great music…if it wasn’t for the naked booty walking next to you…you would think you was in a club LOL

So my Twitter folks asked for…no.. DEMANDED a stripper mix…and I had to oblige! @_huny, @xt04, @SoulAfrodisiac @missjo_ladie @szfifteens @bennsu @djmfkal

THIS one is for yall!

Track Listing

1. In Luv with a Stripper (Remix) – T-Pain ft Akon & R. Kelly
2. Gimme 20 Dollars – Ron Browz
3. How Do You Want It – Tupac ft KC & JoJo
4. Just a Lil Bit – 50 Cent
5. Snake (Remix) – R Kelly ft Cam’ron & Big Tigger
6. Thoia Thong (remix) – R Kelly ft Young Buck
7. Tip Drill -  Nelly ft St. Lunatics
8. Pop That P****y, Shake That A$$ – Rick Ross
9. Make It Rain (Remix) – Fat Joe ft Lil Wayne, Baby T.I., R Kelly &  Rick Ross
10. Big Pimpin – Jay-Z
11. U And Dat – E-40 ft T. Pain, Kandi Girl
12. Get Low – Lil Jon & The Ying Yang Twins
13. Wait (The Whisper Song) – Ying Yang Twins
14. Get Your Eagle On – Nelly
15. Nasty Girl – Vanity 6
16. Go Girl – Pitbull ft. Trina
17. Smack That – Akon Ft. Eminem
18. Shake Ya A$$ – Mystical
19. Get Low – Flo Rida ft T-Pain
20. Doo Doo Brown – Uncle Luke
21. How Many Licks – Lil Kim ft Sisqo
22. Ain’t No Fun (If The Homies Can’t Have None) – Snoop Doggy
Dogg Ft. Nate Dogg, Warren G & Kurupt)
23. Oochie Wally  – Nas
24. Dancin On Me – Ron Browz
25. Candy Shop – 50 Cent Feat Olivea
26.Just Put It In My Mouth – Akinyele
27. My Neck My Back – Khia

]]> http://themixtress.com/2009/06/01/monday-mixtape-sinners-mix/feed/ 2 1:20:00 NOT SAFE FOR WORK or Children or your Grandmama!!!! Many of you know I've been on vacation from The Mixtress. During this time I been working hard at my J.O.B, attending classes at The Scratch Academy and hanging out in the strip club LMAO!!! NOT SAFE FOR WORK or Children or your Grandmama!!!! Many of you know I've been on vacation from The Mixtress. During this time I been working hard at my J.O.B, attending classes at The Scratch Academy and hanging out in the strip club LMAO!!! Mixtapes DJ Diva no no http://themixtress.com/2009/04/21/funked/ http://themixtress.com/2009/04/21/funked/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:52:23 +0000 DJ Diva http://themixtress.com/?p=347

Yup…you had to wait for this one too! I have been very busy at my job…which is managing a big academic office in a well known Graduate University. It’s the end of the year so I have all sorts of conferences coming up and parties to organize. I will end up taking a few weeks off from the Mixtress because of the job, plus I’m learning so much at the Scratch Academy I wanna start practicing at home more. With the new turntables and loads of records that I have to catalog…I will be quite busy!

So I’m gonna leave you with some funk to tide you over til I get back. I also have a surprise!

Here is the link to the cut up version of the mix (yeah I got tired of the whining DIVALICIOUS!!)

http://www.divshare.com/download/7142542-a0d

If you need assistance in burning that to a cd just ask… It took a lot of time to do it so when I get back from vacation.. I’ll be selling the cut up versions! Here’s the Funk!

Track Listing

1. You And I - Rick James
2. Holding On (When Love Is Gone) - LTD Featuring Jeffrey Osborne
3. Do You Want To Funk - Sylvester
4. Funkytown - Lipps Inc
5. Candy Man - Mary Jane Girls
6. Jamaica Funk - Rufus ft. Chaka Khan
7. Do You Love What You Feel - Rufus ft. Chaka Khan
8. Lets Groove Tonight - Earth Wind and Fire
9.  Early In The Morning - The Gap Band
10. Flashlight - George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
11. Love Rollercoaster - Ohio Players
12. (Not Just) Knee Deep - George Clinton & Parliment Funkadelic
13. Square Biz - Teena Marie
14. Pick Up the Pieces - Average White Band
15. Back In Love (Every Time I Turn Around)- LTD Featuring Jeffrey Osborne
16. Dazz Dazz (Disco Jazz) - Dazz Band
17. Get Down On It - Kool & The Gang
18. What Cha Gonna Do For Me- Rufus ft. Chaka Khan
19. Cutie Pie - One Way
20. Don't Stop The Music - SOS Band
21. All Night Long - Mary Jane Girls
22. Make it Funky - James Brown
23. Do It Till Your Satisfied - BT Express
24. Make My Funk The P-Funk - George Clinton & Parliment Funkadelic

You know my birthday is coming up so if you haven’t responded to the invite…please do so…I’d love to see you all there but I understand if you can’t make it! (for those out of town I know you can’t make it but I didn’t want to leave you out!)

This week’s Monday Mixtape was inspired by several different factors. Whenever I go to a party I always request songs…I can’t help it! And I always love when they play a track beyond the 2 min break…for me …some songs are meant to be 5-9 mins long!

I was watching Rupaul this week so I had a feeling I wanted to hear some Carl Bean.

Also, do you have a favorite mix or playlist that you like to hear while you getting ready to go out? Well I have been lacking one of those…so this one will be perfect!

My sister Divalicious usually has a request and this week it was for Jocelyn Brown.

Lastly…I happened to hear my husband singing Gwen Guthrie’s Aint Nothing Going On But The Rent and it was so funny that I had to throw that in too. Remember…the Mixtress does take requests! Just drop them in the comment section or facebook or twitter (yeesh)

@KingBoola I got your Alexander O’Neal coming!

TRACK LISTING

1. Native New Yorker – Odyssey
2. The Glow of Love – Luther Vandross
3. I Know You, I Live You – Chaka Khan
4. Just Us – Two Tons of Fun
5. Somebody Else’s Guy – Jocelyn Brown
6. I’m Caught Up (In A One Night Love Affair) – Jocelyn Brown
7. Inside Out – Odyssey
8. Candy – Cameo
9. Another Man – Barbara Mason
10. I Was Born This Way – Carl Bean
11. My Love Is Free – Double Exposure
12. Music Is My Way Of Life – Patti LaBelle
13. Running Away – Roy Ayers
14. Ten Percent – Double Exposure
15. It’s Not Over – First Choice
16. Ain’t Nothing Going On (But The Rent) – Gwen Guthrie
17. Padlock – Gwen Guthrie
18. Single Life – Cameo

]]> http://themixtress.com/2009/03/16/monday-mixtape-request-volume-1/feed/ 5 1:02:10 This week's Monday Mixtape was inspired by several different factors. Whenever I go to a party I always request songs...I can't help it! And I always love when they play a track beyond the 2 min break...for me ...some songs are meant to be 5-9 mins [...] This week's Monday Mixtape was inspired by several different factors. Whenever I go to a party I always request songs...I can't help it! And I always love when they play a track beyond the 2 min break...for me ...some songs are meant to be 5-9 mins long! Mixtapes DJ Diva no no http://themixtress.com/2009/01/01/whats-new-in-2009-dj-diva/ http://themixtress.com/2009/01/01/whats-new-in-2009-dj-diva/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:43:14 +0000 DJ Diva http://themixtress.com/?p=308

Moving back to New York in 08 has had it’s challenges but has been very rewarding.

Most people who come to my site now don’t know that I started off as topic driven blogger 4 years ago (who had the long posts lol). I always had the moniker DJ Diva before I started blogging.  I started spinning music to make extra money to support my decision to finish my degree. I was blessed to have a steady gig before I had equipment. This fact always makes me smile.

In 2009 I have been blessed to have the opportunity to be able to go back to the school and finish my quest for a Ph.D in English. Those of you who have met me in person, know that I talk of nothing but my research and fascination with my dissertation topic.

In 2008 I picked up a new computer..with a new program I had never used before…and with the skills I already had…managed to pump out over 50 mixtapes. None of them are the same. I have barely repeated songs with the exception of The DJ Diva’s Best of 2008. I think I lived up to my moniker of DJ Diva-The Mixtress of R&B  (Top downloads shown below)

Old School Artists Showcases:

Monday Mixtape: Barry White “The Icon Of Love”

The JayMoney Prince Workout Mix

Concept Mixtapes:

Soul Christmas

Monday Mixtape: 80 Smooth Grooves Vol. 3

Monday Mixtape: Vh1 Honors of 2008

Monday Mixtape Classic House Music

New Music:

Monday Mixtape: November Swerve

Monday Mixtape Back To School

Monday Mixtape: The Sasha Fierce/Beyonce Mix

I even did a mixtape for Obama!

I’ve even been featured here and there:

The Best Albums Round Table (BART) 2008

Incognegro 1.75

Songs In The Key Of Life

Rhythms in Black Satin

The Music Lounge

DJMixtapez

welcome to camp lo-fi…

I became the fourth most followed person in Harlem on Twitter

Needless to say I have been very proud of myself.

Being the perfectionist that I aim to be, 2009 also brings the opportunity to expand my hobby of DJaying more thoroughly. I say hobby because while it is one of the talents I have: my JOB is to take care of my family and reach the first goal of becoming a professor of Urban Literature, The Harlem Renaissance and Shakespeare. The great thing is now I can combine the experience of creating these free podcasts with my equipment and begin to combine the two to make extra cash and to have a good time. Most of you should know by now that I love to have a good time.

Where does that leave The Mixtress?

I can’t leave my girl behind. She is my baby and I worked hard to get her up and running. I have received a lot of love on the site and while most of my readers over at djdiva.blogspot.com haven’t made the jump with me, my traffic has consistently grown based on the mixes alone. I feel as if I am shortchanging these readers with a once a week mix and nothing else to do when they get to my site. In 2009 I plan to upgrade her in time for her first year anniversary. There will be other changes: adding more new music downloads, more new artists spotlights/interviews and of course the Monday Mixtape.

I know this may seem overwhelming to some but 2009 is about work for me. Work toward my job as a wife, and mother. Work to achieve my lifetime goals. And work to expand my talents.

But it’s good work. As Mos Def says in Champion Requiem:

And my work is personal, I’m a workin person
I put in work, I work with purpose

What are you gonna do for 2009?

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.

This week’s Monday Mixtape is all about the honorees of the Vh1 Hip Hop Honors of 2008. I couldn’t bring myself to play Too Short but I included the best of the rest. I hope you enjoy this new mixtape by me..DJ Diva – The Mixtress of R&B.

Track Listing

1. Mona Lisa – Slick Rick
2. Children’s Story – Slick Rick
3. Say No Go – De La Soul
4. Buddy – De La Soul ft. A Tribe Called Quest, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah & Monie Love
5. Me, Myself and I – De La Soul
6. OPP – Naughty By Nature
7. Everythings Gonna Be Alright – Naughty By Nature
8. Jump Around – Cypress Hill
9. Insane In The Membrane – Cypress Hill
10. How I Could Just Kill A Man – Cypress Hill
11. Feel Me Flow – Naughty By Nature
12. Jamboree – Naughty By Nature
13. De La Soul – Saturdays – De La Soul
14. Potholes in My Lawn – De La Soul
15. The Ruler – Slick Rick
16. Rock Superstar – Cypress Hill
17. Hand on the Pump – Cypress Hill
18. Baby Phat – De La Soul
19. Teenage Love – Slick Rick
20. Hey Young World – Slick Rick

]]> http://themixtress.com/2008/10/05/monday-mixtape-vh1-honors-of-2008/feed/ 3 1:06:16 This weeks Monday Mixtape is all about the honorees of the Vh1 Hip Hop Honors of 2008. I have Slick Rick, De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, & Cypress Hill...Enjoy!!!! This weeks Monday Mixtape is all about the honorees of the Vh1 Hip Hop Honors of 2008. I have Slick Rick, De La Soul, Naughty By Nature, & Cypress Hill...Enjoy!!!! Mixtapes DJ Diva no no http://themixtress.com/2008/07/19/method-man-stage-dive-fall/ http://themixtress.com/2008/07/19/method-man-stage-dive-fall/#comments Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:58:03 +0000 DJ Diva http://themixtress.com/?p=185