Reunion Radio 02-17-2014

R&B, Funk, Soul, Electro, Nu-Disco.. this one has a little bit of everything. It's been a minute since I dropped one of these so I mainly focused on newer music but we have a couple older classics thrown in the mix for good measure. We kick things off with a Nu-Disco/R&B/Funk mix that includes the latest from Jennifer Hudson along with classics from The Bar-Kays, Madonna & Timberlake. No Valentine's Day show this year but we jump into a more soulful set with some new Teedra Moses, a Pharrell production for UK R&B singer Daley and the return of the Toni Braxton & Babyface power duo. After which we get into another mix set, this one focusing on modern funk acts like Dam-Funk & Reggie B.. then wrap it all up with a new one from Amp Fiddler Featuring Raphael Saadiq & the full version of Michael Jackson's unreleased gem "A Place with No Name". As always right click the "download" link and "Save As" to the location of your choice. Thanks for being patient and supporting. Full track list in comments section.

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Hood Classics Vol IV (100th Reunion Radio Podcast)

OK here we go, the 4th edition of what's become one of our more popular shows.. and for me personally the most fun to put together. For those new to the Hood Classic shows I'm basically dropping records and mixes house party & mix tape style from back in the 80's. I've been asked to try and keep these short enough to fit on CD (under 70 mins) but I got to feelin' it and started to run long on this one.. excuse the quick bumper and fade at the end but I was trying to keep the file small enough to fit. Hope it works for those wishing to burn. This one is real mix (or blend if you will) heavy and I think the best of the series so far. I also wanted this one to be special because it marks the 100th Reunion Radio Podcast.. time flies. Thanks to everyone for their support over the years and an extra big thanks to my podcasting partner Silky1 for coming in some years back and helping to take the load off getting these things out. Any way enjoy the show and if you haven't already, check out the previous 3 chapters of Hood Classics.. Just use the search box in the upper left hand corner if interested in downloading any of those. Full track list for this edition is posted in comments section. Peace ~ OP

69m 48s

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That's So 80's

A brand spankin' new 80's show from Silky1 for your weekend.

Patrice Rushen - Get Off (You Fascinate Me)
Shock - Let Your Body Do The Talkin'
Con Funk Shun - Body Lovers (Extended Mix)
Logg - Dancing Into The Stars
Full Force - All I Wanna Do
Tony Terry - Young Love
Johnny Kemp - Can't Get Enough
Lew Kirton - Here's My Love (Come And Get It)
Civil Attack - Not Guilty (By Reason Of Insanity)
Don Blackman - Let Your Conscious Be Your Guide
Tom Tom Club - Measure Up
Morris Day - The Character
The McCrarys - Night Room
Roy Ayers - There's A Masterplan

71m 16s

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Reunion Radio Podcast 10-23-2013

We jump back in with one of our standard shows bringing together different styles and eras.. although with the glut of good new music the last few months we ended up heavy on 2013 releases. I'm dropping two tracks each, from albums I think are among the best of the year so far, with the Foreign Exchange & the new one by the legendary Earth Wind & Fire. Also in here are new joints from Reggie B (who's album is also outstanding), Joe, Pharrell Williams & the return of TLC with a new song off their latest best of collection "20". As usual I dip in & out of the mix, run through some old school as well as some more recent classics, and just basically end up going where the music takes me. I'll get the full track list up in the comments section. 

Enjoy ~ OP

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SNOOP DOGG & DAM-FUNK 'Do My Thang' Live

7 DAYS OF FUNK - DAM FUNK & SNOOP (Coming Dec 2013)

Silk's 70's Weekend Party: Grooves

The Silkman has blessed us with another 70s centric show just in time for the weekend... and after just listening to this myself I can say it's a goodie. 

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Larry Graham & Graham Central Station - My Radio Sure Sounds Good To Me
Faze-O - Party Time
K.C. & The Sunshine Band - Boogie Shoes
Heatwave - Eye Ballin' (Special Disco Version)
The Jacksons - All Night Dancin'
Barry White & The Love Unlimited Orchestra - The Theme From "Together Brothers"
Curtis Mayfield - Get Down
Roberta Flack - Independant Man
Peter Brown - The Singers Become The Dancer
The Brothers Johnson - Land Of Ladies
Pockets - Come And Go With Me
The Sylvers - New Horizons
Parlet - You're Leaving
The O'Jays - Living For The Weekend

68m 20s


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Reunion Radio Weekend Mini Mix: Magic Carpet Ride

Just a little 20 minute mix I threw together... Electro Funk inspired with some Old School Hip Hop thrown in... I'll get a track list up in comments section when I have some time later.

Y'all have a good weekend ~ OP













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The Silky Silk Show: Ooh Weeee !!!

Hey hey hey, party people !!!!! Summer is winding down, so I thought I deliver this fantastic show, that I think you'd enjoy :-). We got some Rahsaan Patterson, Don.-E, Omar, George Duke, Steve Arrington & Dam-Funk,Disclosure feat. Sam Smith, oh and some Whitney, all up in this piece !!! So, sit back and relax, and.........Enjoy !!!! Peace. *the silkman*.

Rahsaan Patterson - I'll Go

Disclosure - Latch feat. Sam Smith

Robin Thicke - Ooo La La

Steve Arrington - Dam-Funk - Higher

Whitney Houston - Fine

Hawthorne Headhunters - Luv Galactic feat. I Am

Don-E - Like I Like It feat. Kele Le Roc

Don-E.- Spiritual feat. Carl McIntosh, Junior,Leee John,Noel McKoy,Omar,etc

Omar - Treat You feat.Caron Wheeeler

Brian McKnight - Get U 2 Stay

Charlie Wilson - I Still Have You

Donald Fagen - Slinky Thing

Chrisette Michele - I'm Still Fly

George Duke - Sunrise

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Follow the Rainbow: A Tribute to George Duke (1946-2013)

As most have heard by now the great George Duke passed away last night at the age of 67. This is a somewhat personal loss for me (as personal as it can get with someone you've never met) as George Duke was one of those very early artists that captured my attention at a young age. George Duke (along with Herbie Hancock) was my gateway to the 70s Jazz World and lead me to other acts such as George Benson, Ronnie Laws, Stanley Clarke and Al Jarreau. In the era before "smooth jazz" these cats were on the cutting edge of genre blending which resulted in some of the most timeless music of the last 40 years. George coming up in the Bay Area in the late 60's was no doubt key to his openness to experimenting with different sounds and styles. Working with the likes of Frank Zappa, Jean-Luc Ponty and Quincy Jones, George Duke went to school and built a musical foundation second to none. The saddest part of this loss is these "Jazz" men of today are totally unqualified to fill the shoes of the Dukes and Hancocks, resorting instead to muzak covers and lifeless instrumentals packaged up and sold as "smooth jazz". While it's true George was a part of the smooth jazz scene these last 20 years or so, nobody can ever take away the impressive body of work he created in the 70s & 80s as artist, song writer, session player and producer.

This is by no means a "best of" or completest compilation... it's simply a collection of tracks I felt like hearing right now in this time of sadness and reflection. Although I've pulled from different eras and included some of his newer stuff as well (Jazzmatazz is from his album released just a week or so back) the majority of tracks are songs I grew up with and will always hold a special place in my life. Thanks Mr. Duke.. you will be missed but never forgotten.

track list in comments section

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George Duke Passes Away at 67

Sad news this morning... R&B-Jazz, super producer and keyboard legend George Duke has passed away. One of my all time favorites and a pure class act. He will surely be missed.

Reunion Radio Podcast 8-3-2013

OK so I'm finally dropping a new show today.. Thanks as always to my boy Silky1 for holding it down during my all to frequent absences.. what can I say there is life off the internet you know. Any way today's show ended up real heavy on new music.. so much good shit has dropped these last few weeks it was hard to pare down the track list to under 70 minutes (which is where I like to keep these... shut up Silk) Any way we got brand new music from old school heavy hitters like Earth, Wind & Fire, George Duke & Prince along with some real hot stuff from new breeds like Robin Thicke, Mayer Hawthrown, Zo!, Justin Timberlake & Bad Rabbits.. we round it all out with a few old school gems from 3 of my personal favorites in Patrice Rushen, Cameo and Mr Steve Arrington (Who has a new album dropping next week!) So here it is.. hopefully it won't be another 3 months before I drop another one. Enjoy

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Steve Arrington + Dam Funk album will finally be dropping this August

90's Explosion!!!

Happy fourth of July,everyone. Got a little something for everybody on this one. Bernadette Cooper, Mint Condition, Michael Jackson, Prince and The New Power Generation, CeCe Peniston, Zhane,D'Angelo etc, etc.....Enjoy. Be safe. "The Silkman"

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Brand New Earth, Wind & Fire - My Promise

NICE!

ZO! - COUNT TO FIVE ft. GWEN BUNN & PHONTE (Official Music Video)

Such a great track... The album is pretty nice too

Silk's Sound of the 80's

It's my birthday, but i'm giving gifts. Got some Wham, Shock, Loose Ends, Prince, Sheila E., The Isley Brothers, and much, much more. Enjoy the show. Peace ~"The Silk Man"

Wham - A Ray Of Sunshine
The Dazz Band - Keep It Live
Shock - Crank It Up
Mico Wave - Star Searchin'
Midnight Star - Midas Touch(remix)
David Grant - Stop And Go
Loose Ends - Mr. Bachelor
Evelyn "Champagne" King - High Horse (U.S. Mix)
Sheila E.-Koo Koo (remix)
Prince - Scarlett Pussy
Mazarati - 100 mph
Imagination - Tell Me Do You Want My Love
The Isley Brothers - Say You Will
The Gap Band - I'm Ready(If Your Ready)(Remix)
Dayton - The Sound Of Music

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It's Prince Day Y'all!

 55 years young and still going strong! In celebration, check out our friend Ally Al's podomatic page today... He's going to be dropping different Prince themed shows throughout the day. I've also linked up our  Prince Tribute Show from a couple years back just in case you missed it... it's one of the best we've done in the 4 years of doing this podcast, if I do say so myself.


And stay tuned for Silky1's birthday show next week... it's going to be a doozy!

Happy Birthday to James Samuel "Jimmy Jam" Harris III

The Silky Silk Show (05-31-13)

New Silk show featuring brand new music from Janelle Monae, Coultrain, Anthony David, Bilal and more

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