Reunion Radio April 10, 2013

This month's show is a pretty mixed bag. We start things off with a dance heavy mix featuring the new Robin Thicke single, electro-house artist Fabo & modern day funkster Dam-Funk.. follow that up with a couple 80s classics by O'Byran & Cameo.. topping off the uptempo set with a Timbaland head-nodder from the new Timberlake album. The show then takes a turn left with a new offering from Bilal before settling into a mid-tempo set featuring new music from Prince, Tuxedo (the new John Mayer - Jake One collab) & LL Cool J (no we're not playing Accidental Racist). We wind things up with one last dance mix that includes some Euro boogie and a Janet Jackson classic. Thanks for taking the time to check for and download the shows... hope yall enjoy. Track list posted in comments section.


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Silk's Valentine's Day Double Shot

For this year's Valentine offering, my podcasting partner Silky1 brings you not one, but two shows representing both sides of this day. 
First up is the second installment of his Love Letter series he dropped on us last year at this time... the focus here is simply love & being in love. 
Silk follows that up with a show that focuses on the other side... heartbreak & pain. 

Enjoy ~ OP

THE LOVE LETTER PART II

Happy Valentine's Day !!!! This show is dedicated to my little brother, Thomas Ford, and his wife Shannon Ford. Happy valentine's day, fam.  We got some Destiny's Child, DeBarge, Sugarfoot, Tease,Al Green, Raphael Saadiq, and so much more. Enjoy !!!!











Raphael Saadiq - Still Ray
PJ Morton feat. Stevie Wonder - Only One
Destiny's Child - Nuclear
Jeannie Reynolds - I Know I'll Always Be In Love With You
Chris Jasper - Like I Do
DeBarge - You're So Gentle, So Kind
Faith Evans - All This Love
Jamie Hawkins - Spend My Life With You
Brian McKnight - Sweeter
Sugarfoot - I'm Your Sugar
Tease - Soft Music
Anthony David feat. Algebra - Official
Anita Baker - Love You To The Letter
Al Green - Always
Tony Terry - Forever Yours
The Brothers Johnson - Love Is

71m 57s

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SILK'S TEARDROP LOUNGE PRESENTS: THE HEARTBREAK LETTER

This one's for those not so lucky in love. Tracks from Mary J. Blige, Erykah Badu, Lil Louis, Brandy, Kenny Lattimore, Electric Empire, Donnie Hathaway, etc..... Peace.

Mary J. Blige - Memories

Jermaine Jackson - Where Are You Now

Trina & Tamara - Blue

R. Kelly - Clipped Wings

Lil Louis - Drummer Boy

Eddie Kendricks - Each Day I Cry A Little

Randy & The Gypsys - The Love We Almost Had

Brandy - Wish Your Love Away

Kenny Lattimore feat. Kelly Price - Back 2 Cool

Geoffrey Williams - The Drop

Stevie Wonder - Rocket Love

Electric Empire - Then It's Over

Siji - The Day Ahead

Erykah Badu - Out My Mind, Just In Time

Donny Hathaway - Make It On Your Own

71m 06s

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Reunion Radio 02-04-2013

Hey everyone, Old Pro here. Today I'm dropping a new Reunion Radio podcast that's in the spirit of what I started out doing 4 years ago with my streaming station. I wanted to put sets together that mimicked what I felt over the air radio could sound like today, if not for  the corporate stranglehold that exists. Beyond my personal enjoyment of putting these together, I wanted to help expose older R&B fans to some new music & artists that I've found fits in with the 70s, 80s & 90s tracks we also play. Since I'm the one picking tracks, (along with contributions from my podcasting partner Silk) I'm going to no doubt use my own ear and preferences when it comes to how these shows sound.. my preference is for songs featuring steady grooves & strong melodies. However as a DJ with over 30 years experience, I also know not to just playing for myself.. I always try and broaden the sound and styles to give a good cross mix for broader appeal. That could mean playing things labeled pop, electronic, house, dance, etc... if it fits what I'm doing here I'm going to play it regardless of the genre it gets filed under.

As with any 'radio station', everyone isn't going to like everything we play.. and that's cool. All I ask in return for doing these shows is that you take the time to give each track a chance.. don't dismiss a song simply because it's an artist you've never heard of or don't like based on name recognition.. trust me when I tell you I've missed a lot of good stuff over the years by closing my mind like this. That's one reason why I asked Silk to join me in putting these things together.. he's put me on to a lot of shit over the years that I would have otherwise missed or been late on. Having someone that comes at this a bit differently, and not only helping by contributing tracks to my shows but also doing his own solo sets, is the best way to keep Reunion Radio from becoming stale and predictable.. something I hate about over the air radio today.

Now make no mistake, we have no delusions that we're some big time podcast with 10s of 1000s of downloads or anything like that.. in fact I'm honored and blown away that we have as many people listening to these as we do. Our average show hits somewhere in the 150-250 range with some climbing well over the 1,000 mark. I mean it when I say we really appreciate those of you who come back every month and download shows from this blog and our podomatic page.. but we know those numbers are a drop in the bucket compared to the big timers out there. Still that doesn't mean we shouldn't put our best foot forward and bring to our supporters the best possible shows we can make.

That brings me to our offering today.. Today's show marks a relaunch of sorts for my Reunion Radio signature show. I'll still be doing the occasional special like Hood Classics.. but for the most part I will be leaving these themed podcasts to Silk & keeping my focus on the Reunion Radio shows, which include the full gamut of what we do here. This show today came out a little on the dance heavy side.. We got 2 of the stronger European R&B/Disco acts going today, Cool Million & Joey Negro, Soulful-House icons Miguel Migs & Lisa Shaw, some classic Janet, Midnight Star & Prince.. and my personal favorite Electronic duo Chromeo's ode to German Electro-Funk legends Kraftwerk. Making things even juicer are brand new songs by R&B legends Teena Marie, The System & Charlie Wilson.. the latter of which was produced by Cameo's Charlie Singleton. We also switch it up with some Modern-Funk from Amsterdam's Henning (Dam Funk fans will love this one) and the B. Slade aka Tonex remake of a Prince classic... full track list in comment section.

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Thanks for taking the time to download & listen... New Silk shows will be coming in the next week or so.

Peace
~OP

Hood Classics Vol III

My 3rd installment of the series that takes you back to the streets and house parties of the 80s. ~ OP


















Clear - Cybertron
Tour de France - Kraftwerk
The Lover (12" Mix) - Egyptian Lover
When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb
Jam The Box - Pretty Tony
Sugar Walls (Dance Mix) - Sheena Easton
Irresistible Bitch - Prince
So Many Thangz - The Deele
Sex-O-Matic (Dub Mix) - The Bar-Kays
Color Shock - Jesse Johnson
I've Got My Eyes On You - Black Ivory
Heartbreaker - Evelyn 'Champagne' King
Call Me Tonight - Kashif
Sweat - The System
Restless - Starpoint
I'm So Crazy 'Bout You - Starpoint
Magic Of You - Cameron

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65m 13s

Silky 70's (12-21-12)

I was feeling very 70's, so I went there. Enjoy the show & Happy Holidays  ~Silk

The Undisputed Truth - You+Me=Love
Ramsey Lewis - Aufu Oodu
Michael Henderson - Riding
Junie - Super Groupie
Parlet - Booty Snatchers
Parliament - Party People (D.J. ET edit)
Bootsy - Roto Rooter
Cameo - Energy
Patti Labelle - Deliver The Funk
Donna Summer - If You Got It Flaunt It
Roy Ayers Ubiquity - Funky Motion
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan - Circles
Gary Bartz - Big Apple Love
Tower Of Power - Loving You Is Gonna See Me Through
Kool & The Gang - Gift Of Love

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74m 58s

Silk's Love Lounge (November 2012)

Switch - I'm So Satisfied
A Taste Of Honey - Sky High
Willie Hutch - Every Since I Fell In Love With You
Patrice Rushen-When I Found You
Angela Bofill - The Feelin's Love
GQ - Don't Stop This Feeling
Barry White - I Only Want To Be With You
Vesta Williams - You Make Me Want To Love Again
Mint Condition - Slo Woman
Heatwave - Lay It On Me
Faze-O - Love Me Girl
Donald Byrd - Rock N Roll Again
Eric Roberson feat. Omari Hardwick - Love's Withdrawal
Pebbles - Stay With Me
Karyn White - Heaven

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72m 37s

Musical Notes

Silky1 drops not one, but two shows for y'all today. A new Love Lounge will also be up a little later.


Michael Jackson - Don't Be Messin' Round
Rufus - Blinded By The Boogie
DJ Kemit feat. Mykel - Get Free
Karyn White - Dance Floor
Dwele - Special
B.Slade - I'm In Love With You
DJ Kemit feat. Eric Roberson - Fortune Teller
Lil Louis - Fable
Daru & Reggie B. - Anywhere You Go
Miguel - Kaleidoscope Dream
Prince - Dream Factory
Frank Ocean feat. Earl Sweatshirt - Super Rich Kids
Brandy - (Double Play) Neccessary/Music
Earth,Wind & Fire - Brazilian Rhyme(The Song)


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66m 58s

Club 90': Dancefloor Assassins

Another installment of Silk's 90's themed podcast featuring remixes of some 90s hits and underground dance floor classics.

Brand New Heavies - Sometimes (Ummah Mix)

Maxwell - Sumthin Sumthin (Mantra Uncut)

Carleen Anderson - True (DJ Pogo Mix)

Miss Jones - Where I Wanna Be (Uptown Mix)

Ghost Town DJs - My Boo

SWV - Anything feat. Wu Tang Clan (Old School Party Mix)

Omar - Saturdays (Her Mix)

Omar - You've Got to Move

Jon B - Simple Melody feat. Bootsy Collins

Jody Watley - Affection

Me'Shell Ndegeocello - Step Into the Projects

Lil Louis & The World - Club Lonely (Shaft's Radio Mix)

Tony Toni Tone - Leavin (Remix)

R. Kelly - Gotham City (Remix)

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65m 35s

California Sunset

My September show is heavy on new synth & bass driven tracks... perfect for that sunset drive down The 5 with the windows rolled down and the speakers turned up. ~ Old Pro

Backup Plan - Angie Stone (2012)
Blessed - Mint Condition (2012)
Mother Ungh Ungh - The System (2012)
Promises Can Break (Long Version) - The System (1985)
How Many Drinks - Miguel (2012)
So Blue - Michael Jackson (1987, 2012)
I Can't Stand It (1982) - Evelyn "Champagne" King (1982)
17 Days - Dam Funk (2012)
Condensate - Original 7ven aka The Time (2011)
Touch Yr Bodytime - Jimmy Edgar (2012)
Never Hurt Again - Mint Condition (2012)
Taste The Groove - Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band (2012)
Jazz The DMX - Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band (2012)
Down, Down, Down - DJ Quik Feat. Suga Free, Mausberg & AMG (1998)
California Sunset - Poolside (2012)

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62m 54s

The 2012 Oakland A's: The Bernie Lean

Happy Birthday to the King

Speaker Poppin'

80's set, featuring some Shock, Chic, Michael Jackson, Apollonia 6, etc....just for you........enjoy.

Shock - Electrophonic Phunk
Bernard Wright - Funky Beat
Brick - Push Push
Toni Smith - Ooh, I Like The Way It Feels
Chic - Stage Fright
Charlie Singleton - Make Your Move On Me Baby
The Bar-Kays - Your Place Or Mine
Five Star - Let Me Be The One (Philadelphia Remix)
Apollonia 6 - Blue Limousine
Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio - All In The Way You Get Down (Remix)
Michael Jackson - Another Part Of Me (Extended Dance Remix)/ Double Play: Speed Demon
Breakwater - Love Of My Life
Juicy - Serious
Michael Jackson - Farewell My Summer Love

75m 59s

Egyptian Lover on the 808 (1983 )

Silk's Love Lounge Presents (August 2012)

Ralph Tresvant - When I Need Somebody

Reggie B.- Real Love

SWV - Love Unconditionally

Tom Brock - I Love You More And More

Bootsy - As In "I Love You"

Womack & Womack - I Am Love

R Kelly - One Step Closer

Brian Culberston feat. Stokely - Love With No Limit

Rhonda Clark - Stay Here, Stay Near

Ready For The World - P.B.S.L.

Angela Bofill - Tropical Love

Al Johnson - I've Got My Second Wind

Chaka Khan - Night Moves

Tony Toni Tone - Wild Child

Society Of Soul - Blac Mermaid

 

71m 11s

 

 

The Silky Silk Show 08/2012

 Stay tuned for Silk's Love Lounge coming very soon











Jarrard Anthony (feat. Onaje Allan Gumbs) - Lucky Day
B.Slade - 2 Get 2 (Hooka Lounge Mix) (DJ E.T. Radio Edit)
Lillo Thomas - Hot Love
R. Kelly - Believe That It's So
Mantra - Action
Rufus & Chaka Khan - Live In Me
Usher - (Double Play) What Happened To U/Lookin' 4 Myself
Frank Ocean - Lost
Miles Bonny & B. Lewis - Lost Without You
Miguel - Adorn (Full Version)
Mint Condition - Believe In Us
Splendor - Brighter Day
Prince - Rock Hard In A Funky Place

61m 44s

Miguel – Adorn (official video)

The Reunion Radio 3rd Anniversary Mixtacular

After a couple years on the live 365 radio network, Reunion Radio dropped it's first podcast July 24th 2009. Over a 1,000 songs and 77 podcasts later we bring you The Reunion Radio 3rd Anniversary Mixtacular... this 78 minute set is jam packed with 28 tracks, most of which we've played over the last 3 years. We kick it off with a brand new 30 minute mix and then round it out with a few classic mixes from past shows. Thanks to everyone that have supported us over these last few years... we'll keep doing this as long as y'all keep downloading.




Love Come Down - Evelyn "Champagne" King
When You're Far Away (Remix) - Gladys Knight & The Pips
Your Love's Got a Hold On Me (12" Mix) - Lillo Thomas
Back & Forth (Dub Version) - Cameo
Rocksteady - The Whispers
Can-U-Dance - The Deele
Overflowing - Jonathan Butler
Saturday Love (Remix) - Cherrelle feat. Alexander O'Neal
Wet My Whistle - Midnight Star
Strung Out (Extended Dance Mix) - Paul Laurence
For Tonight - Bryan Loren
Criticize (12" Mix) - Alexander O'Neal
What Can I Say To Make You Love Me - Alexander O'Neal
Encore - Cheryl Lynn
Betcha She Don't Love You (Reunion Radio Mix) - Evelyn "Champagne" King
Complex Simplicity - Teedra Moses
Intimate Connection (OP Edit) - Kleeer
Single Life - Cameo
Gotta Love Me (Reunion Radio Mix) - Tonex
Runaway - Janet Jackson
Hood Pass Intact - Dam Funk
Luv Of My Life - DJ Quik feat Gift Reynolds
I Want It - Mint Condition
I´m Not Contagious - Chromeo
No Parking On The Dance Floor - Midnight Star
Fast Car - The Dream
Freak-A-Holic (12") - Egyptian Lover
When Doves Cry (Radio Edit) - Prince

78m 49s

Crazy (Juicy Mix) Rahsaan Patterson

The Silky Silk Show: BBQ Edition (2012)

Looks like summer has finally arrived and with that, comes a new show. Got some Reggie B & Miles Bonny, R. Kelly, Parlet, Usher, Tony,Toni,Tone etc....all on deck. Check it out and enjoy. 

~Silk.

Reggie B & Miles Bonny - Summertime Fun

Sy Smith feat. Rahsaan Patterson - Nights (Feel Like Gettin' Down)

Cameo - Keep It Hot

Usher - Hot Thing

BSlade - Deep Purple

Parlet - Riding High

Robert Glasper feat. Erykah Badu - Afro Blue

The Voices Of East Harlem - Rare So Rare

Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66 - Ye-Me-Le

R Kelly - Feeling Single/Lady Sunday

Dwele - What Profit

Tony, Toni, Tone - It Never Rains In Southern California (Ubiquity Sexy Bass Mix)

Sam Sparro - Return To Paradise

George Duke - Straight From The Heart

65M 56s

Happy Birthday Prince

His Royal Badness and one of the two greatest entertainers still walking the earth turns 54 today... check out the clip below to see him performing with the other one.