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DJ Rahdu goin' in for an hour rockin' breaks, soul, edits, and Hip Hop. Follow and subscribe to Twitch.TV/DJRahdu

No trick, DJ Rahdu delivers a treat of 19 amazingly mixed cover tracks to enjoy as the weather continues to drop! In classic Rahdu fashion, these covers range from soulful to jazzy featuring favorite artists like Tall Black Guy, Jesse Boykins III, Carmen Rodgers and their interpretations of D’angelo, Erykah Badu, Little Dragon & more. Grab your favorite pumpkin drink or confection, and cozy up in front of the fire to discover AND reminisce.
Tall Black Guy will be joining DJ Rahdu on The Diamond Soul Experience this Friday so looks out for the audio next week. To make sure you don’t miss any episodes of the show, make sure you subscribe on iTunes. Please rate and comment while you’re there!

Covers 6 once again contains jazzy recreations of some of your past and present favorites. In addition, Durand Bernarr provides his unique flair on Rae Sremmurd’s Throw Su Mo while we wait for a his next proper release and Joyce Wrice pays tribute to our favorite producer in common, Devante Swing. Slap on the headphones, press play and cover up with these musical goodies

I visited Dusty Groove today and was unhappy to see Jose James’ Billie Holiday cover album, Yesterday I Had The Blues had already sold out. I was able to listen to some snippets on iTunes but digi downloads are not available in the States yet. His version of Body and Soul is amazing! I’ve been listening to a lot of Jazz lately and covers of standards occurs frequently within this genre. This installment of Covers falls heavy on jazz versions of some of your favorite tunes, so join me on the chill-out tip and enjoy

It’s been awhile since we’ve compiled a Covers playlist and to prepare you for the holiday weekend we decided to reconcile that. Covers 4 showcases amazing artist’s takes on everything from rare grooves to Hip Hop and what they do with this tracks is amazing. Download Covers 4 and discover new artists to add to your playlists

After almost half a year we’ve returned with another compilation of covers from some of your favorite musicians. It’s always interesting to see what interesting things are done to place their individual spin to a familiar treat. This edition features covers by Tall Black Guy, Miles Bonny, Nicolay and many more. Enjoy

The concept is the same on part 1 or our Covers compilation. We've assembled others' takes on some of your favorite tunes but these have a particular jazzy or acoustic take. Grab this and take a walk on the jazzy side! Enjoy

If mimicry truly is the sincerest format of flattery, then a cover song should certainly qualify as one of the purest ways to convey it. We looked around for some of the best examples and came across a plethora, so many in fact that we couldn’t possibly use them all in one set. Some tracks stay close to the original format, taking just slight liberties, others push the boundaries a bit more, while a few are tried and true staples re-drawn, re-shaped and reimagined. Enjoy!

Around this time is when I get inspired to do a social justice mix in thew vein of my Mental Evolution series. I figured Episode 002 of On My Hard Drive would be a good place to set some songs I would definitely include if I were to do a mix soon. I've also been mining my Hard Drive and came across Bilal's shelved 2004 album, Love For Sale. This album is too good for people to miss due to being unaware of it's existence. Enjoy the gems and spread the word! Show notes at DJRahdu.com

In 1996 I was fiercely committed to East Coast Hip Hop and discovering the breaks used to create it. I had a friend who worked at a local music shop at a strip mall perpendicular to my job, and during my scheduled break I would visit, kick the Willie BoBo and in turn be laced with whatever I could carry out. I remember one evening, while staging the purchasing of a large amount of Hip Hop and Breaks, seeing a white cardboard display at the checkout for an artist I’d never heard of with unique, attractive packaging and a really cheap price point, like .99 or so. I picked up the CD single, mulled over adding it to the pile, decided I would never have the opportunity to listen to it with the large amount of music I was amassing and set it down.
Months later when Urban Hang Suite was released, I realized the error of my decision. UHS signaled not only the introduction of Maxwell, it was also a harbinger of the Neo Soul Movement. In addition, the Ascension maxi-single I passed up, ironically included a remix by Hip Hop’s most respected producer, Dilla. Over the next 2 years, Maxwell continued to drop maxi singles from UHS with alternate versions and remixes of its beloved tunes much like the Hip Hop 12”s of that time.
As time went on and I became immersed in music overall I discovered there were others touched by Maxwell’s music who decided to share their spin on his music. It’s a combination of these remixes, covers, and edits I have mixed and share with you today. Enjoy!

As a child I spent countless hours glued in front of the television watching videos on MTV, but when we finally got BET in '84 I was introduced to a crew of Smooth Operators that would have a long-lasting effect on me and legions of others. Appearing in constant rotation was one of the most aesthetically pleasing acts, unbound by genre, that continue to confound music lovers to this day. Was Sade Folk, Soul, Jazz, RnB, a combination of all of the above or none of them at all? It never mattered as long as they continued to provide their mysterious trademark sound. 6 albums and 4 Grammy's later, they're still one of my favorite bands and a constant source of inspiration for up and comers.
Pearls is a testament to the countless number of acts, regardless of genre, that have been touched by Sade. Their remakes or remixes is their homage to a sound that can not be encapsulated but forever enjoyed. Dance, love or chill out to this

On My Hard Drive is a podcast/web series that allows me to discuss the discoveries I make as I take an involved listen to the music on my hard drive.
Welcome to the first episode where I briefly discuss film scores & soundtracks that landed in my inbox from some of my favorite Jazz musicians. I will also show how the latest Jazz is Dead compilation featuring Roy Ayers fits into this overall theme.
On My Hard Drive Episode 1 was a true learning experience, one of the toughest new experiences/challenges I’ve tackled since the quarantine began. Please enjoy, subscribe and
spread the word
Show notes available at DJRahdu.com

I feel whenever they are behind the turntables, it should be the DJ's desire for the crowd to sound travel, to literally be taken on a musical journey. Directing their attention to awesome treats and helping them discover cuts never considered all while keeping the flock away from wack jams like a glorified tour guide should be the DJ's objective. So, this is like a little time traveling as well, eh? I believe my entry in this great series provides you the chance to chill, dance, groove, reminisce, fonk and more all within a 1 hour timeframe. To be honest, while putting this together I found a lot of songs that have become favorites, and I hope you’ll listen and find some favorites as well. I think one of my strong suits is weaving genres together while retaining a cohesive groove, which I feel is important when creating a mix. Hopefully you’ll feel the same and ride this one for the full trip. ENJOY – Rahdu

I honestly had no clue what to include on my mix for Discogs. I had an idea of course, but was unsure of exactly how I wanted to present/express myself. I've done a boatload of Nu Soul/Hip Hop mixes, and several mixes of the new jazz artists on the scene and didn't wanna paint myself in a corner artistically. When I think of Discogs, vinyl immediately comes to mind so I decided to start with a funk jazz/rare grooves set and kinda feel my way out from there. I went to my lil' DJ studio, opened the window, let the sun in and what you hear is Discogs Mix 71. This mix is the perfect soundtrack for your Spring and Summer - outdoors or in your ride with the windows and top down. I hope you enjoy!

1. Swoon Unitz Intro

2. Erykah Badu - Me

3. Hil St.Soul - Black Rose

4. Peter Hadar - Laugh Together

5. Raashan Ahmad - Close

6. Jazz Liberatorz - Cool Down

7. Esthero - Superheroes (GAS'D remix)

8. Deborah Jordan; Kamara - Rise

9. Kissey Asplund - You & I

10. Lemongrass - This Way

11. Black Spade - True Friends

12. Coultrain - Lilac Tree

13. Dwele - Free as a Bird

14. Circle Research - I'm Your Density

15. J-88 (Slum Village) - The Look of Love (The Liquid Crystal Project Remix)

16. Byron the Aquarius; Nadine Charles- Make It Right

17. Prefuse 73 - Last Night

18. Sy Smith - Fly Away With Me

19. Attica Blues - Blueprint

20. Velben - Come Around

21. The Rurals - Mother Sun

22. Sene; Kissey Asplund - Demon Love

23. Stacy Epps - Addicted

24. Flying Lotus; Dolly - Roberta Flack

25. Samon Kawamura; Aloe Blacc - Try

26. The One - Drippin'

27. Shingo Suzuki - Eternal Sunshine

10/26/2008

This mix began as a blend of instrumentals. After I'd selected the 9th Wonder instrumental reworking of Vicki Anderson's Stop on By and Babu's refixing of Dionne Warwick's You're Gonna Need Me, I decided to go another route. Both of the originals have powerful female vocals which immediately put me in the mind of Northern Soul. Leela James and Georgia Anne Muldrow (1/2 of G&D) are current artists that I could easily see handling the reigns after Sharon Jones releases them. Strong drums, pianos and horns throughout and spacey at times, this mix is a 30 minute treat for the discerning listener. Enjoy!

1/29/2008
1. Vicki Anderson; Bobby Byrd - You're welcome, Stop On By - Mother Popcorn - Vivid Sound
2. 9th Wonder instrumetal - CD-R
3. DJ Babu - Dee On - Beat Tape, Vol. 1 - Nature Sounds
4. Erykah Badu - The Healer - Nu Amerykah - Universal/Motown
5. Pete Rock; Leela James - No Tears - Soul Survivor 2 - Rapster
6. G&D - Time - Message Uni versa - Look
7. Coultrain - Lilac Tree - The Adventures of Seymour Liberty - Ju Ju Dust
8. Byron the Aquarius - Turn Back Time - CD-R
9. Sa-Ra; Rozzi Daime - So Special - The Hollywood Recordings - Babygrande
10 DJ Spinna - Starz - Compositions - Female Fun
11. Busta Rhymes - Woo-Hah! Got you All In Check! - the Coming - Elektra/WEA
12. Quantic Soul Orchestra - Raw Ingredients - Stampede - Tru Thoughts
13. The Bamboos; Tyra Hammond - Head In the Clouds - Rawville - Tru Thoughts
14. El Michels Affair - Detroit Think Twice - Sounding Out The City - PID
15. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - How Long Do I Have to Wait For You (Ticklah Remix) - Daptone Records Remixed - Daptone Records

It's finally Spring! Unfortunately, we're trapped inside and are unable to enjoy this really great weather we've been experiencing lately. Thankfully, I've compiled a mix that will provide one less quarantine worry, Fedora!
It's a smoothed out, Soul/Jazz/HipHop groove guaranteed to keep your head nodding while appreciating this imposed break.

During these crazy times, comfort comes from knowing something, anything is constant and unchanging. That's what The Shure Shot DJs provide, steady sound treats, even in the midst of a pandemic!
Even though we can't rock with you in person, we can still deliver a Jazz podcast that will bring a smile to discerning ears. Enjoy, and we'll see you at the next spot once we can reconvene in person.

Here's a mix I did last Mon on WUHT Hot 107.7 FM to pay respect to the late, great Frank White. Enjoy!

Birmingham’s The Shure Shot DJs would like to share a curated Jazz mix that’s sure to please. Episode Orange is a delicious gumbo filled to the brim with bebop, funk jazz, original Hip Hop samples and today’s Young Lions.  Rahdu & Suaze mine their encyclopedic knowledge of the genre to provide an enjoyable hour-long ride for novices and connoisseurs alike. Join the Shure Shot on an audio expedition to explore what’s been called America’s indigenous artform. 

Sorry, I'm behind on releasing this episode but there's so much that goes on behind the scenes! There's a lotta good music that's dropped recently and here are a handful that have been reducing the hard drive space on my iphone. It feels good to hear Steve Arrington's voice on a track - Thundercat gets all the props for keepin legendary voices on his releases and there's also a really good remake of one of my favorite Jazz tunes included. Dig in and spread the word 

Thanks to Liquid Beat for always sharing the wealth!
Playlist at DJRahdu.com

I keep it funky on the 14th episode of The Style Sessions with gems like new music from Mac Miller to tried and true crate pulls like Days Like This. Please like and share The Style Sessions on your favorite social media to help others find out about the show!
Check me out M-F at 12PM CST on the Throwback Lunch via Hot1077radio.com and get your DJ Rahdu stickers at BamaLoveSoul.com/Store.

This episode of The Style Sessions contains quite a few new joints, some oldies but goodies, as well as remixes and mashups. I wove this tapestry together as well as I could to provide you the best listening experience on this sonic journey. Please leave a comment on Apple Podcasts, like and share The Style Sessions on your social media so others can find this weekly podcast!  Tune in weekly because I have some big things taking place soon // PLaylist at DJRahdu.com

Welcome to the first Style Sessions of 2020! This installment features  old and new treats that will sound super good coming through your preferred sound system.
Please make sure to spread the word, comment on Apple Podcasts and share the word to let people know about The Style Sessions. See ya next week! Playlist at DJRahdu.com

Every Friday & Saturday night I'm on Hot 107.7 FM in BHM for the All Star Party Mix. This weekend I played music ranging from Badu to Busta Rhymes, BIggie to DaBaby and a whole lot more. Check it out here and make sure to tune in every weekend for more mixes. If you're not in the area, you can listen at Hot1077radio.com // Yo yo the Nupes!

Welcome to the 10th episode of The Style Sessions filled with summa the gems I’ve been rockin’ lately. This is my first podcast since switching to Anchor so please make sure to visit and leave a review and spread the word. Have a safe New Years and I’ll catch y’all back here next time! Playlist at DJRahdu.com

I never really planned on doing another Covers, although it is one of the more popular mix series on the site. However, while listening to and removing the songs from my phone so I can start fresh in 2020 I began to discover so many covers I really dug and decided to share. The result is Covers 10, a nice, smooth, jazzy mix of songs that should make for an pleasurable listen while making your hops, skips and jumps this holiday season. Be safe while traveling and enjoy!
Tracklist at DJRahdu.com

I’m preparing for my Jazz gig this Thursday and felt compelled to record some of my practice for the first Some Jazz since May. I’m surprised I’m 25 eps in but, this is just a testament to how much great Jazz music is out there. A lotta usual suspects on this one, some newfound treats and just an overall good cross section of the genre in it’s modern state. Enjoy

...And we're back! Sorry for the wait but there are some really big things on the horizon for the podcast. Thanks to everyone who has liked, shared, and played The Style Sessions during the break. Super shouts out to those who placed comments and rated on Apple Podcasts to help the show move up in the rankings! Great treats on this entry, so whatcha waitin' for? Press play! Playlist at BamaLoveSoul.com