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

This week on Twitter, Fabulous said that the Drake album “Thank Me Later” was the Hottest R&B album out right now. I tend to agree with him. Full of moody beats and striking lyrics sung in a truly melodic fashion, this R&B DJ immediately fell in love when he began to sing Find Your Love. What was more exciting was when I found out the subject of his song “Fireworks” was no other than Rhianna!

This Sunday in the New York Times, Drake is going to talk about his fling last year with Rhianna:

“I was a pawn,” Drake told the newspaper about his time with Rihanna, which began with an invite to pen a track for the singer. “You know what she was doing to me? She was doing exactly what I’ve done to so many women throughout my life, which is show them quality time, then disappear. I was like, ‘Wow, this feels terrible.’ “

Drake channeled the experience into song, penning a verse on “Fireworks” dedicated to Rihanna, though he never mentions her by name. “I could tell it wasn’t love/ I just thought you’d f—ed with me/ Who could have predicted/ Lucky Strike would have you stuck with me,” Drake raps on the song, referring to the Manhattan bowling alley where the two reportedly made out. “Damn, I kept my wits about me, luckily/ What happened between us that night, it always seems to trouble me/ Now all of a sudden, these gossip rags want to cover me/ And you making it seem like it happened that way because of me.”
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Now I knew he was lying last year when the New York Post ran that column claiming it caught the lovebirds at the bowling alley. Drake was running all over town saying:

“It’s not like that at all,” Drake told show hosts Cipha Sounds and Peter Rosenberg. “I’m being honest. [She's] just a friend, that’s all. A great artist. I have the most respect for her. I think she’s so talented.”

Man if you tapped that you tapped it. Now you salty…I’m confused…but what’s done in the dark, always comes to light. Even if it’s a year later.

My girl Golden aka Miss Jo_Ladie made a request last week for some workout music! Now me and her go way back…back to where we didn’t speak but moved around in the same blog circles (back when I was a personal blogger lol) Since arriving on Twitter and especially since my return back to NY…it seems we have gotten closer and that’s a good thing because I would never have know what a talented and sweet person she is. I went all over the place with this mix…playing some of my recent favorites like DJ Webstar and Lady Gaga…I also took it back to the oldschool..because…well because that what I do baby!

I hope you enjoy it Golden…and you have also inspired me to use it to lose some pounds myself! Let me know if it works for you too!!!!

You.Betta.Work!

Track Listing

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 is another Twitter production!

*steps off soapbox*

Enjoy the mix and don’t be shy with the comments!

Now onto the beef. Apparently Angel got mad at Sandra for posting that Kanye West had a ghost blogger

Ghost Blogger-similar to a ghost writer but utilized to keep an internet blog up to date.

Now I always felt that he did have a ghost blogger but instead of this dude….I thought it was another one (no? right?)

Kanye went as far as to post pics of him blogging…Now if that aint the stupidest shit in the world…

Whatever….so that story broke and folks cared but didnt care nahimean? Well I guess the stans cared…

Now Sandra has taken it a step further with this post calling Angel all kinds of ugly and her readers “KFC eating no man having” folks.

That doesn’t include me cause I can’t stand KFC and I actually very rarely read Concrete Loop or Sandra Rose.

Why did Sandra get mad?  Because Angel called her a crab in a barrel. I’d be mad too if someone called me a crab….I’m just sayin…

So why are you talking about it DJ Diva?

Well for one I’ll get some traffic.

2. I figured it would be good to have a place with all the background.  It may be necessary cause this shit may blow up at the Blogging While Brown conference next week.

Personally I can’t wait to see a good catfight on YouTube! Meow! Rawr!