Bluestone's Track of the Day: Ghetto Woman

Here's a funky track from B.B. King called Ghetto Woman.  I heard this track first on Disc 3 of the King of the Blues set, released in 1992.  This disc is unreal, featuring The Thrill Is Gone and Hummingbird, as well.  This song is addicting; notice the posts on the YouTube video.  One person says he used to put this song on repeat and sit in the hot tub for hours, 'nuff said, just listen to Ghetto Woman!

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Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day

First up for the day is some classic Game. Released as promotional content for his most recent CD, L.A.X., this track features The Game going hard over a bumping west coast beat and Akon covering the hook.


Download: Gangsta Party feat. Akon

This track is off of DJ Noodles' BP3-Qual, a mixtape dedicated entirely to Jay-Z mixes. '1000 Stacks' features Jay-Z's verse from the 'I Get Money' remix, Jeezy's verse from 'I'm So Paid' and Nelly's '1000 Stacks' beat. In my opinion, this track is far better than the sum of it's parts, improving on each and every piece that went into it.


Download: 1000 Stacks feat. Young Jeezy

Yet another track from DJ Noodles, this one is off of his Drake mixtape, Ready to Fly. In my top 10 mixtapes of 2009 mixtape, I gave this tape the solid 4 spot. It takes nearly all of Drake's best rapping verses and put's them over some real rap beats, as opposed to the gentle synths that made up 99% of So Far Gone. Noodles really showcases the best Drake has to offer and reveals that his amazing potential that is continually hidden behind all the R&B tracks he insists on releasing. This particular track features the acapella from 'Replacement Girl' over Terror Squad's 'Take Me Home' beat. This is another mixtape definitely worth picking up. Comment if you want the upload link as well.


Download: Take You Home feat. Trey Songz

More on David Johnston

Thanks to a fan posting on the Champagne n' Reefer facebook wall, I have found out a little more about David Johnston.  He plays a weekly gig, on Tuesday nights, at Bull McCabe's Pub in Union Square, Somerville.  Tomorrow, the show is at nine, so go out and support him!  I haven't been able to get in touch with Johnston yet, unfortunately, and I also haven't found out who sang Honey Bee for him, but with hope, I will.  Anyways, he's a great musician, buy his stuff, and check him out in Harvard Square or at McCabe's.

Live at the Coconut Grove: B.B King and Bobby Bland (1976)

B.B King and Bobby "Blue" Bland's recording of Together Again... Live, from the Coconut Grove. I have about 45 minutes of music from the performance; I don't know if it's the entire set list. It opens with Let the Good Times Roll and closes with a medley including The Thrill Is Gone. I have heard some criticism of this performance, but I think it's great.  Some say it's not as good as the first time they were together, live in Memphis (1975), but it's lively, with a good audience, plus B.B. and Bobby do sound great together. Bobby is, unfortunately, going through a phase where he growls during the songs, and it sounds horrible.
Although this probably isn't true, it really seems like they didn't practice for this show; the vibe is that of two guys just getting together and playing. In fact, the best part of the concert is the last track in which Bobby convinces B.B. to do The Thrill Is Gone. B.B. seems reluctant so Bobby asks the crowd, "Can he cut it y'all?" and gets an enthusiastic, "Yeah!" ... then the funk begins.  Then later in the medley, Viola Jackson joins in on I Ain't Gonna Be The First To Cry.  Bobby says to the crowd, "Let me hear it," and one response stands out.  Viola says, "Feel it!"  Bobby says to B.B., "Goodness, I think we got a hot one hear."  Next thing you know, he says, "Sing a little bit sexy now," and she is up on stage, singin' a little bit sexy, in a low, smooth voice.

I believe there were about 16 people on stage for this performance; check out Wikipedia.org for the full track listing and personnel.

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Offthechart's Random Tracks of the Day: Dirty South Edition

First up for the day is an 8-minute anthem dedicated to the city of Miami. This song features vocals from Flo Rida, Rick Ross, and Brisco, as well as a crazy beat. Typical of dirty south hip-hop, the lyrics of 'Yayo' boil down to a whole lot of slang, rather than any particularly meaningful content. However, the vocals sound so clean over the hard hitting base and resounding cries of 'Yayo' in the background that it's hard to complain.


Download: Yayo feat. Brisco, Billy Blue, Ball Greezy, Rick Ross, Redd Eyezz, Bred, Pitbull and Ace Hood

This track is a remix of of 'She Luv it' which was featured on UGK's final album, UGK 4 Life, which was dedicated posthumously to Pimp C. This is a classic UGK song, with a slow beat, a heavy bass and a crooning chorus, all backing up the smooth lyrics of Bun B. This track also benefits from a verse from Slim Thug, another staple in dirty south music.


Download: She Luv It (Remix) feat. Slim Thug and Killa Kyleon

This song is product of dirty southern hip-hop supergroup, The Fixxers, which is made up of DJ Quik and AMG. This song placed on hip-hop charts across the country, as well as being featured on an episode of Entourage. Like most southern hip-hop tracks, 'Can U Werk Wit Dat' is backed by a heavy, trunk-bouncing bass and a simple looping synth beat.

Young Jeezy-I'm Just Sayin

Another track off of Young Jeezy's upcoming mixtape, Trap or Die 2: By Any Means Necessary. Featuring the big-band type beat filled with horns and strings that suit Jeezy best, this song is a banger. In my book, Jeezy>Gucci Mane, no contest.
Download: I'm Just Sayin