Slow & Easy Grooves II

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It’s time to ease things down a little bit. This is my follow-up for 'Slow & Easy Grooves part 1' that came online a few weeks ago (24th of November). One of the highlights in the mix is Roger (Troutman). He became well-known for singing through his talking-box (which gave him a robot or vocoder sound). He was co-founder of the legendary eighties funk band Zapp, together with his brothers Larry and Terry. They were an inspiration for many hiphop acts. Roger can be heard on ‘California love’ from 2Pac, for instance. During an argument about money Larry killed his brother Roger on the 25th of April 1999, before he aimed the gun at himself.

Hall & Oates were a rock-soul duo and highly successful from the late 1970s to the mid 1980s. ‘Kiss on my list’ is one of their best pop singles.

Tracklisting:

Carmen McRae – How Long Has This Been Going On? [MJ Cole Remix] (2002)
Chromeo – I Can’t Tell You Why [Eddy’s Edit] (2009)
Kristinia DeBarge – It’s Gotta Be Love (2009)
Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Silky Soul (1989)
Anacostia – Heartache In Disguise (1977)
Daryl Hall & John Oates - Kiss On My List (1980)
Jimmy Ruffin – I Know How To Love Her (1960s)
Mayer Hawthorne – Just Ain’t Gonna Work Out (2009)
Leela James – Miss You (2009)
George Benson Feat. Lala Hathaway – A Telephone Call Away (2009)
Don E Feat. Lornette Ford – Slow (2005)
LSG - My Body (1998)
Roger – I Want To Be Your Man (1987)
Johnny Bristol – I Can’t Stop You (1981)
Gato Barbieri – I Want You [Dim’s Re-edit] (1976)
Hil St Soul – Until You Come Back To Me (2000)
John Legend – Where Did My Baby Go (2006)
Joss Stone – Lady (2009)


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