ive always had a special place in my heart for oldies and as ive grown as a dj, ive not only explored certain genres of music, particularly baltimore club but ive also researched music history and tracks from the past. as luck would have it, i quickly noticed a sub-genre within baltimore club, where oldie hits, mainly motown, were remixed or sampled for now classic baltimore club tracks.
well, allow me to present to you my take on oldies club music.
ive tried to include some motown stuff but include other styles as well, and as a result the mix is a lil longer than the 20 min mark me and sharps had set for ourselves. i have a feeling that we're never really gonna follow that time limit. :). enjoy!!
DJ Service - Oldie Club (Edgemukation Mix Series Vol. 4)
track notes:
dj deekline & red polo - booty beggin'
this track is incredible. frankie vallie is incredible.
ive had this remix for a while and ive always wanted to set off a mix with it. its not a typical oldies hit but its got so much soul, i love the way it sets off this mix.
tittsworth - ez
when i first started djing seriously, i told myself that i would never re-use a track in a mix i made. well ive broken my promise cuz i HAD to include this track (as well as one later). this is sunday morning music at its best. incredible remix, incredible producer.
a-trak - sir duke
i really like a-trak's production style. hes really clean and you can feel his hiphop/turntablist roots, almost sounds like its done live. also, stevie wonder!
dj eli - papa
probably the busiest track on the whole mix. a lot of chops but i really like the direction dj eli took with this. plus it leads into the next track so well.
kw griff - respect
classsssssic. it sounds so fresh but its a pretty old remix. really shows the rich history of baltimore club for sure. plus those chops get me every time!
emynd - reach out
emynd is definitely one of the top club music producers right now. his style when it comes to oldies club is definitely something im about. his additions are soooo smooth and really build up the tracks to a superb level.
emynd - hangin' on
see above. also, suuuuuuuuupremes!
tittsworth - georgia
i really wanted to include a more mellow track, especially after the hype of the last 3 tracks. actually i was talking to sharps about the kinda juxtaposition (big word!) in baltimore club. you have these hard club beats but sometimes the sample sources are pretty mellow or soulful tracks. i think some people find it kinda odd but i love it and really i think that range of emotion in baltimore club tracks is what makes the genre so amazing.
cobra krames - players choose you
another producer that really is making big splashes with his remixes. also, willie hutch!!!
dj debonair samir - i can dance
chop heaven. this track was just released a lil while ago and im a fan.
dj technics - baby, baby
dj technics is the king of the oldies club music. hes got buckets, buckets of amazing tracks. you could make a mix of just his stuff and it would be fire. no joke. all three of his songs here show his varied ability to kill it.
dj technics - mr. postman
another classic! this is the second time ive use this track as well but im not mad. its worth it. i actually got a request from a girl for this track once at a party. i thought about asking for her hand in marriage.
dj technics - pillow talk
this track melts my heart of ice. i could listen to this track all night long.
scottie b - mo club medley
this is the king of all tracks really. scottie b has a pretty minimalist style in my opinion, even for baltimore club, and it shows in this medley, but i think its perfect for the varied acapellas hes tossing in there. listen to this a few times and appreciate the subtle touches!
and just for a nice taste of classic rhythm and blues, heres some ruth brown. sooooo sweet. (doesnt really relate but who cares)
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