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  • Ozone Episode: 006

    • March 17th, 2009
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    PLAYLIST
    1. India Arie feat. MC Lyte-Psalms 23
    2. Coultrain-Green
    3. Jazmine Sullivan-Always Have Jasmine
    4. Musiq Soulchild-Ridiculous 
    5. Glenn Lewis-Shame on you
    6. Kameron Corvet-Kiss and Make Up
    7. Darien Brockington- Seduction
    8. Lisa Shaw-Free
    9. Clara Hill- That Easy

    Ozone Episode: 006

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    Sampled Series 009

    • February 16th, 2008
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    We took some time off to work on some personal projects, but we are back and are very happy with this episode, and believe you will be too. In episode 9 you’ll find the likes of Faze-O, MF Doom, and The Headhunters. Sorry for the long wait in between shows but please enjoy, cause it just keeps getting better.

    Year Song (Itunes) Artist Album (Amazon)
    1990 Funky Dividends Three Times Dope Original Stylin
    1977 Oh Honey Delegation The Promise Of Love
    1989 Please Listen To My Demo EPMD Unfinished Business
    1977 Riding High Faze-O Riding High
    1995 Come Live With Me Angel The Alkaholiks Coast 2 Coast
    1976 Gimmie What You Got Le Pamplemousse Le Pamplemousse
    1977 Get Money Remix Junior Mafia Get Money Remix
    1980 You Can’t Turn Me Away Sylvia Striplin Give Me Your Love
    1999 Doomsday MF Doom Operation Doomsday
    1992 Kiss Of Life Sade Love Deluxe
    1995 Drink Away The Pain Mobb Deep The Infamous
    1977 I Remember I Made You Cry The Headhunters Straight From The Gate

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    Sampled Series 008

    • January 31st, 2008
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    Sorry for the lateness with this episode, we really had to spend a little extra time to put this list together. Common, Parliament, as well as Donny Hathaway are all timeless artist that we will definitely see more of. I personally did another one of themes paying tribute to MLK day, which we hope you all will enjoy.

    Year Song (Itunes) Artist Album (Amazon)
    1972 Black Maybe Syreeta Syreeta
    2007 Black Maybe Common Finding Forever
    1970 Express Yourself Charles Wright Express Yourself
    1989 Express Yourself N.W.A. Straight Outta Compton
    1976 Come Live With Me Angel Marvin Gaye I Want You
    2003 Wanna Get To Know You G-Unit Beg For Mercy
    1977 Flashlight Parliament Funkentelechy Vs. the Placebo Syndrome
    1990 Heed The Word Of The Brother X-Clan To The East, Blackwards
    1972 Little Ghetto Boy Donny Hathaway Live
    1992 Little Ghetto Boy Dr. Dre The Chronic
    1972 Hot Pants Road The JBs Food For Thought
    1989 Fight The Power Public Enemy Do The Right Thing

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    Covered Classics 003

    • January 24th, 2008
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    Episode 3 of our Covered Classics Series brings you covered songs from genius Stevie Wonder, the excellent alternative group of Radiohead, and the infamous Ike & Tina Turner. Now that I look back on this playlist of songs they all are pretty deep and will definitely have to thinking about life itself.

    Year Song (Itunes) Artist Album (Amazon)
    1971 Proud Mary Ike & Tina Turner Working Together
    1969 Proud Mary Creedence Clearwater Revival Bayou Country
    2006 High And Dry Pete Kuzma & Bilal Exit Music
    1995 High And Dry Radiohead The Bends
    1991 Everybody Plays The Fool Aaron Neville Warm Your Heart
    1972 Everybody Plays The Fool Main Ingredient Bitter Sweet
    1994 Love’s In Need Blackstreet Blackstreet
    1976 Love’s In Need Of Love Today Stevie Wonder Songs In The Key Of Life

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    CRS Us Placers

    • January 18th, 2008
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    A new song entitled “Us Placers” by an interesting trio, CRS (Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, and Pharrell Williams). The video isn’t the official video but it is a nice concept video.

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    Sampled Series 007

    • January 12th, 2008
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    It’s been a long night but we are truly glad we put this episode together for you all. New comers to the playlist include Freddie Scott, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince (that’s right Will Smith), and the Brentford All-Stars. Some of the gems are truly hard to find, so good luck finding them on the Internet. Enjoy!

    Year Song (Itunes) Artist Album (Amazon)
    1988 A Touch Of Jazz DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince Rock The House
    1972 T Plays It Cool Marvin Gaye Trouble Man Soundtrack
    1986 The Prelude Jay-Z Kingdom Come
    2006 Keep The Faith Mel & Tim Soul Gospel
    1991 Mind Playing Tricks On Me Geto Boys We Can’t Be Stopped
    1974 Hung Up On My Baby Isaac Hayes Tough Guys
    1989 Jack Of Spades Boogie Down Productions Ghetto Music
    1987 Greedy G Brentford All Stars The Jam Is On
    1989 Just A Friend Biz Markie The Biz Never Sleeps
    1968 You Got What I Need Freddie Scott Cry To Me
    2005 Hate It Or Love It The Game The Documentary
    1975 Rubber Band The Trammps The Legendary Zing

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    Covered Classics 002

    • January 12th, 2008
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    Even though it’s only the second episode of Covered Classic, this playlist may slightly be better than our first episode. Mr. Eric Benet makes the lineup as well as Grover Washington Jr. and The Intruders. We also see our first pop rock artist which you’re going to be amazed this came from them. Enjoy!!

    Year Song (Itunes) Artist Album (Amazon)
    1975 Knucklehead Grover Washington Jr. Feels So Good
    1994 Hey Mr. D.J. (Remix) Zhane Pronounced Jah-Nay
    1977 I’ll Always Love My Mama The Intruders Cowboys To Girls
    1999 Get Involved Raphael Saadiq The P.J.s
    1978 Georgy Porgy Toto Toto
    1999 Georgy Porgy Eric Benet A Day In The Life
    1977 It’s Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next To Me Barry White Barry White Sings For Someone You Love
    1994 You Bring Me Joy Mary J. Blige My Life

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    Sampled Series 006

    • January 6th, 2008
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    It’s a new year and we must say that we are sorry for having you all wait a few extra days for this one. Some artist featured in episode six include: Dave Grusin, Lupe Fiasco, and The Charmells. If only a couple of the names sound familiar, still listen to the podcast, cause it will amaze you.

    Year Song (Itunes) Artist Album (Amazon)
    1968 A Day In The Life Les Demerle Spectrum
    1994 Time’s Up O.C. Word..Life
    1986 Boadicea Enya The Celts
    1996 Ready Or Not The Fugees The Score
    1980 Either Way Dave Grusin Mountain Dance
    1994 Everyday Struggle The Notorious B.I.G. Ready To Die
    1973 Misdemeanor Foster Sylvers Foster Sylvers
    1989 It’s Funky Enough The D.O.C. No One Can Do It Better
    1989 Bolero Medley Celeste Legaspi Magtaksil Man Ikaw
    2006 Kick, Push Lupe Fiasco Food & Liquor
    1967 As Long As I’ve Got You The Charmels As Long As I’ve Got You
    1993 C.R.E.A.M. Wu-Tang Clan Enter The Wu-Tang

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    Covered Classics 001

    • January 6th, 2008
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    It’s a new year and a new episode for great music. This is our first episode for our “Covered Classics” series. We definitely know you’ll enjoy with songs from Erykah Badu, Curtis Mayfield, as well as The Ohio Players, it definitely looks like it is going to be a good year.

    Year Song (Itunes) Artist Album (Amazon)
    1994 Be Happy Mary J. Blige My Life
    1979 You’re So Good To Me Curtis Mayfield Heartbeat
    2000 Heaven Must Be Like This D’Angelo Live at the Jazz Cafe
    1974 Heaven Must Be Like This Ohio Players Skin Tight
    2006 Upgrade U Beyonce B’Day
    1968 Girls Can’t Do What The Guys Do Betty Wright My First Time Around
    2003 Think Twice Erykah Badu Worldwide Underground
    1975 Think Twice Donald Byrd Stepping Into Tomorrow

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    Sampled Series 005

    • December 29th, 2007
    • Posted by » rarerotation

    The end of the year and our fifth episode. In this episode we play a one-year anniversary since his death to the most sampled artist and God Father of Soul and Funk, Mr. James Brown. Two of the best hip-hop mcs ever also made the list Nas and Common, as well as a nice smooth track from the ladies of Destiny’s Child.

    Year Song (Itunes) Artist Album (Amazon)
    1994 The World Is Yours NaS Illmatic
    1970 I Love Music Ahmad Jamal The Awakening
    1988 It Takes Two Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock It Takes Two
    1972 Think (About It) Lyn Collins Think
    2004 Girl Destiny’s Child Destiny Fulfilled
    1977 Ocean Of Thoughts And Dreams The Dramatics Shake It Well
    1987 I Know You Got Soul Eric B. And Rakim Paid In Full
    1971 I Know You Got Soul Bobby Byrd I Need Help
    1994 I Used To Love H.E.R. Common Resurrection
    1974 The Changing World George Benson Bad Benson
    1996 Can’t You See Total Total
    1973 The Payback James Brown The Payback

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