Professor Eddy

“ So many sounds that defined the decade emerged in 1982 -- Thriller, of course, and also 1999, Rio, and The Lexicon of Love, Grandmaster Flash's groundbreaking "The Message," not to mention scores of new wave singles that crossed over thanks to the wild success of MTV and the clones that appeared in its wake. ” ( Allmusic.com ) Music critic Dan Carins described ‘The Message’ by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five in a 2008 edition of The Sunday Times:  " Not only does the song utilize an ingenious mix of musical genres to great effect, but it also allows the slow and pulsating beat to take a backseat to the stark and haunting lyrical content. " Enjoy this sixth part of Eddy's 80s Grooves ! Picture: Venice Beach Rollerskaters

Picture: Clive Owen (Blood Ties) This mix is inspired by the album 'AOR' from Ed Motta and his excellent mix for Wax Poetics : AOR with a funky, jazzy (Latin) twist. Ed Motta told Wax Poetics: “This is the music I grew up listening to: Christopher Cross, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Alessi Brothers, all these things, but in the last five years I’ve become obsessed with AOR, and I started to write many, many, many songs. Even Daft Punk called Paul Williams to be on their project. So, maybe it’s coming back a little, the idea of technical eloquence in music, nice musicians, nice solos…” Enjoy this first part of AOR On The Radio ! Tracklist: Ed Motta – AOR (2013) Janelle Monáe – The Chrome Shoppe (2013) Mike D’Abo – Let It Roar (1970) Sheree Brown – It’s A Pleasure (1981) Ed Motta – Playthings Of Luv (2013) Bobby Caldwell ‎– What You Won't Do For Love (1978) Side Effect – Georgy Porgy (1980) Marilyn Scott – Let's Not Talk About Love (1979) Debra

"In 1972, things were rapidly shifting in Marvin Gaye's world. He was coming off of one of his most wide-reaching hit albums with 1971's instant classic What's Going On, and his recording contract with Motown subsidiary Tamla was renewed for a cool million dollars and total creative control, making him one of the most successful R&B artists of his day." (Quote: Allmusic.com ). Previous parts of the series: Best Of 70s Soul . Tracklist: Marvin Gaye – 'T' Stands For Trouble Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway – Where Is The Love Barbara Jean English – Baby I'm A Want You Ernie Hines – Electrified Love The Staple Singers – I'll Take You There Bill Withers – Use Me Ronnie McNeir – Extra, Extra Lyn Collins – Think [Jski Extended] Mandrill – Lord Of The Golden Baboon Joe Tex – I Gotcha The Politicians Featuring McKinley Jackson – The World We Live In Eddie Kendricks – My People... Hold On Jimmy Castor Bunch – It's Just

Picture: The Boombox Project “When I look at the boombox, it really symbolizes a very pure time before big business and money were interested, before it was on anybody’s radar. Even parents. It was something that we shared as a small youth based community. And until the rest of the world was aware of that, it was something very pure.” Cey Adams, Graffiti Artist Enjoy this 7th part of Boombox ! Tracklist: Scritti Politti – Perfect Way (1985) 7 Days Of Funk – Faden Away (2013) Jeffrey Osborne ‎– She's On The Left (1988) M-People – Don’t Look Any Further [Satin Jackets & Chris Jylkke Haircut Remake] (2010) Ellis, Beggs & Howard ‎– Big Bubbles, No Troubles (1988) Broken Bells – After The Disco (2014) Drizabone Soul Family – New York City Nights [Disco Remix] (2012) Muzart – The Party After [Reel People Remix] (2013) Mayer Hawthorne – Reach Out Richard [Mitzi Remix] (2014) Gavin Turek – Remember (2014) Eternity – Disco & Henny (2013) Patrice