OLDIE CLUB 2
May I present the second installment to oldie club! I got such a good reaction to the first one that I always had it in my mind to make a second volume and I knew it was only a matter of time. This subgenre (or whatever you want to call it) is definitely one style that I consistently check for when grabbing new (and old) music, which I cant say for every style that I am known for.
This time around I wanted to vary up the style of oldies that the club tracks use as samples. Last time Motown basically just dominated the mix which isn’t a bad thing but this time I wanted to highlight the funk side of things a bit although theres still quite a bit of Motown on here (come on, you knew that was gonna happen!)
Another hope that I had for this mix is that I would really highlight the “new” producers in the Baltimore club scene and focus more on the freshly released tracks as opposed to the classic stuff, although again, theres still some classic stuff on here.
Out of all the mixes that I’ve made over the years, these oldie club mixes have been the most enjoyable for sure. I dunno if its because of the oldies aspect or the Baltimore club or something else but it puts a smile on my face whenever I listen to the mix afterwards. I hope that you enjoy it as much as me!
DJ Service - Oldie Club 2 (Divshare), (Mediafire, easier download but no preview)
Tracklisting/Track Notes
DJ Yummy – Trust
I’ll be honest, I don’t know a lot about dj yummy but I really like this track and really ive never even heard of another club track sampling gospel. Gospel music = feel good music.
Bo Bliz – Go Back
Pretty self-explanatory.
Bamabounce – Get On Up
So begins my lil tribute to james brown, Baltimore club style. While I wanted to incorporate more funk based stuff like I mentioned, I didn’t plan on this lil james brown part until I started putting the mix together and noticed these tracks. I like how it turned out though!
DJ Ayres – Give It Up Or Turn It Loose
The original and this club track are pretty amazing! For those who don’t know, DJ Ayres is part of the rub and is known for his nice remixes too!
Kazey & Bulldog – It’s Alright
Kazey & Bulldog are outta france and have released two eps that, in my mind at least, have shown that you don’t necessarily have to be from Baltimore or the east coast to produce quality club music.
Dave Nada – JB, Baby
I feel bad for only using a small part of this track cuz the actual track is a monster but sometimes you just gotta do what you gotta do!
Scott Matelic – Ain’t Going Nowhere
Scott Matelic just released an ep of some really nice hard-hitting club music and the two oldie club tracks on there are fire! Check him out cuz I think he’s gonna make some waves in this scene.
DJ Technics – Boardwalk
I love being able to compare the original version of a track to the club remix and see how much of a difference there is and where the producer made his mark. This is the case here as DJ Technics takes the original Drifters track and makes it into an awesome club track. DJ Technics also has a really distinctive style within club music so its cool to take note of his touches in the remix.
Emynd – Be My Baby
FIRE. Seriously, I remember playing out the original Ronettes track and always wishing there was a club version of that track and luckily, Emynd has come through with the quickness! He really knows how to take the best parts of a track and stretch those out to maximum effect.
Scott Matelic – Grapevine
I have to say that Marvin Gaye has to considered one of the greatest male singers ever. There’s a youtube video of one of his performances of ‘I Heard It Through The Grapevine’ but it’s only his voice track (i.e. the acapella) and its amazing to listen to his voice on its own. Amazing!
Wizard Of Gaz – Preacher Man
I’ll never be able to disassociate the original track here with Pulp Fiction but Wizard Of Gaz does a great job of making this a huge banger. I also like how it starts as a more chill club track but moves into rave madness as the track progresses. Check out the full version for what I mean.
DJ Rod Lee – Family
I had to put a lil cheese in the mix just to spice things up! We are family!!!
Tittsworth – 4 Tops
This is an older Tittsworth track but I’ve always really really liked it and have actually put it on a previous mix. I always like remixes that feel like a completely different track and this is the case with this track. Tittsworth really gives this track its own identity so it doesn’t really rely on the original as much.
Emynd – Standing
Another great Emynd track. Can’t get enough.
Cobra Krames – I Think We’re Alone Now
Ok, a lil more cheese ain’t hurt no one! I do like how Cobra Krames used the original version of ‘I Think We’re Alone Now’ and not the Tiffany version. Makes me feel less soft playing it out. :D
Bo Bliz – This Magic Moment
Bo Bliz is Emynd’s dj partner and has a really nice set of tracks that, when used properly, will really work well for any dj!
Emynd – But It’s Alright
Do I really need to say anything more? Just enjoy the track!
Mike The 2600 King – Hold Up, I’m Comin’
This track puts a smile on my face every time I listen to it. Everything about it is great: from the chopped up horns to the additional vocal samples to the progression of the track. I really love it!
Archie Bell & The Drells – Tighten Up (Bobby LaBeat Remix)
I felt it was appropriate to end the mix with a classic funk track remix. Mophono does a funk cover of ‘Tighten Up’ that is really awesome as well. Check it out if you can!
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