Alright now podcast members! Time to slow things down a bit! Recently, while chatting with an old dear friend about NYC radio personalities Frankie Crocker and Vaughn Harper; I became inspired to start a new series of mixes. DA SLOW JAMZ. So a big thank you to my old buddy Daphne! Crocker and Harper were both known for their "Quiet Storm" or "After Dark" sessions of late night music. They both played a weekly radio series of smooth groove collections. The songs they played were relaxing and sensual melodies, mostly of the R&B genre. Many of us back in the day looked forward to hearing these sessions late at night. These hits often tucked us into bed. Either we fell asleep or kept going! You all know EXACTLY what I mean!
The song's I have chosen for this first mix were songs that were VERY, VERY, GOOD TO ME! ;0) They bring back great memories for me and I hope they will do the same for you. So with that said, I want you to sit back, relax, meditate, what the hell; even masturbate! If we're lucky we can make some good loving, and/or even make some babies! This collection of smooth grooves will definitely take you back, pick up your slack, and at this age; hopefully NOT give you a heart attack!
Enjoy! Did I forget to mention these songs were VERY, VERY, GOOD TO ME! - The Partywrecka.

Playlist:

Break Up To Make Up - The Stylistics,
One Last Cry - Brian McKnight,
Piano In The Dark - Brenda Russell,
Reasons(LIVE) -Earth, Wind, & Fire,
My, My, My - Johnny Gill,
As We Lay - Shirley Murdock,
I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love - Stephanie Mills
You Don't Have To Cry - Rene & Angela,
Between The Sheets - The Isley Brothers,
Show Me - Glen Jones,
Very Special - Debra Laws,
Here I Go Again - Glen Jones,
Love T.K.O. - Teddy Pendergrass,
Voyage to Atlantis - The Isley Brothers

This is the third installment of my exclusive Old School, "Takin' Ya Back NYC Style" House Mixes. This truly is the deepest and richest yet. This set contains multiple forms of House music and will go down and easy. Just as smooth and pleasurable as one of your favorite cocktails! I've got Classic House, Soulful House, Tribal House, Latin House; cause that's just how we roll in The Partywrecka's House! These are just some of my all time favorites, mixed in with a plethora of acapella versions and a multitude of drops galore! This is a quintessential version on what I feel, is truly a classic house mix. House music in it's purest and original form. So without further ado; here is my mixed bag of goodies, for your listening and party pleasure. Enjoy! - The Partywrecka.

Setlist:

Club Lonely - Lil Louis,
All I'm Asking For(Main Mix) - Yass presents Jay & Tahira,
Sugar Cane - Afro Cube,
Over Like A Fat Rat(Jazz n Groove Mix) - Fonda Rae,
Calabria 2008 - Enur featuring Natasja,
Sume, Sigh, Say (The Masters Mix) - Todd Terry featuring House of Gypsies,
Sume, Sigh, Say (The Partywrecka's Groove Mix) - 2009,
El Trago - 2 in a Room,
What a Sensation (MAW Records) - Ken Lou 3 Masters at Work,
Promised Land - Joe Smooth,
River Ocean (Love & Happiness) - Masters at Work featuring India

Featured Acapella Versions mixed in:

Let Me Tell You Something - Eric Morrillo,
Save Our Soul - Bob Sinclair,
Brass Disc - Dupree,
Bad Habit - ATFC,
Bass Power - Bass Power,
Come Into My Room - Soul Vision,
Alarma - 666,
Good Times - Beat Pirate

This next mix in my "Takin' Ya Back NYC Style" mixes takes you back to the days of clubbing to the soulful sounds of house that pulsated through NYC clubs like the Paradise Garage, Studio 54, Limelight, Tunnel, Funhouse, & over in New Jersey Club Zanzibar. Pioneers Like Larry Levan, Todd Terry, Jellybean Benitez, and my old friend Louis Vega were the premier soulful house music DJ's. Today they still hold the titles are considered the Kings of Soulful Rhythm. This mix will sure take you back and lift your soul!

Playlist:

Something's Goin' On - Todd Terry, Martha Walsh, Jocelyn Brown,
Dance - Chanel (Fish & Chips remix),
Understand This Groove - SoundFactory (Original Dub),
Do You Feel Me - NY's Finest,
Ran,Kan,Kan - Tito Puente (Tito's Booted Mix),
Hear The Music - Gypsymen,
Get Up Everybody - Byron Stingily,
Feel The Real - David Bendeth (Jazz-N-Groove Mix),
Jumpin' - Todd Terry (Original Mix),
Push The Feeling On - The Nightcrawlers

This next installment in my "Takin' Ya Back NYC Style" series covers my first love of music. The Hip Hop genre. The mix covers the time when Hip Hop music went mainstream, the early 90's. The movement clearly went from east to west coasts and the mainstream media helped launch many careers. The music video era helped broadcast urban music to suburbia. The Hip Hop world began to flourish outside of NYC and other urban cities. This mix provides a combination of smooth grooves, party music, and hardcore hip hop. PLEASE USE DISCRETION WHEN PLAYING IN FRONT OF CHILDREN DUE TO STRONG LANGUAGE AND CONTENT! Enjoy the mix!

Playlist:

Gotta Get You Home - Blackstreet featuring Foxy Brown,
The Boomin' System - LL Cool J,
Slow Down - Brand Nubian,
Step Into A World (Rapture's Delight) - KRS ONE,
I'll Be There For You / You're All I Need - Method Man & Mary J Blige,
Treat Her Like A Prostitute - Slick Rick,
The Vapors - Biz Markie,
I Got To Have It - Ed OG & The Bulldogs,
Smooth Operator - Big Daddy Kane,
Streets of New York - Kool G Rap,
Criminal Minded - Boogie Down Productions,
MC's Act Like They Don't Know - KRS ONE,
Holy Matrimony Letter To The Firm - Foxy Brown,
Hold On - Brand Nubian,
The Ruler's Back - Slick Rick

While realizing there is a broad spectrum of new music. The Partywrecka's Podcast will not just provide you old school music. We would like to welcome our first guest DJ. His name is DJ Millo, he hails from Staten Island, New York and he has provided me with a REGGAETON / HIP HOP MINI MIX for your listening enjoyment. The mix is about 15 minutes long and should provide you with some good music as you surf the net. Pretty hot mini mix if you are a fan of the modern reggaeton/hip hop music genre.
One Love Worldwide! - The Partywrecka

This next mix in my "Takin' Ya Back NYC Style" collection is all about the "British Invasion" to hit the music scene during the 80's. As a Bronx youth, my memories of this era were my constant trips to Greenwich Village via the #6 subway and the station announcement of arrival; hence the title, "The Next Stop is Astor Place." This style of music, coupled with it's particular fashion trends of clothing and hairstyles; was embraced by a large group of inner city kids. This mix contains songs of different styles within the genre of New Wave itself. Both Pop & Club hits are featured in the mix; notably the very hard to find," A Letter From Afar, by B Movie; which became a New York City classic during this time. Culturally diverse and always dynamic. That statement best describes the youth and music during this era. So without further ado I present to you my latest installment in the "Takin' Ya Back NYC Style" series of old school music. Enjoy!

Playlist:

All the Things She Said-Simple Minds,
True Faith-New Order,
The Look of Love-ABC,
Be Near Me-ABC,
The Perfect Kiss-New Order,
***What You Feel Is What You See-U2,
New Year's Day-U2,
In Between Days-The Cure,
If You Leave-Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark,
Take On Me-Aha,
Pretty In Pink-The Psychedelic Furs,
Why Can't I Be You-The Cure,
Let Me Go-Heaven 17,
A Letter From Afar-B Movie,
Blue Monday-New Order

***Not sure of this title. Please comment if anyone out there does. Thanx.

This next mix in my "Takin Ya Back NYC Style" series is an R&B / Soul collection of hits. Whether on a basketball court, hanging in a park, commuting on a bus or subway; these songs were heard playing on boomboxes or pulsating from the headphones of any Walkman player. This soul genre of music was as much fused with the hip hop scene as both genres were often mixed together. The dominant NYC radio stations, popular DJ's, and the early days of video; only showcased these popular artists to the NYC youth. So without further ado; sit back, kick back, or jump out of your seats! The Partywrecka is takin ya back to a time when this particular genre of music truly lifted your SOUL! Enjoy!

Playlist:

Unconditional Love-Donna Summer,
Feel's So Real(Won't Let Go)-Patrice Rushen,
Funky Sensation-Gwen McRae,
Sugar Free-Juicy,
Say I'm Your Number One-Princess,
Treat Her Like A Lady-Temptations,
I'm Curious-Midnight Star,
Heartbeat-Taana Gardner,
Take Your Time(Do It Right)-SOS Band,
Love's Comin'At Ya-Melba Moore,
Touch Me(All Night Long)-Wish featuring Fonda Rae

This latest installment of my "Takin' Ya Back NYC Style!" mixes is all about the classic house grooves that hit the clubs of NYC in the late 80's and early 90's. Many origins of House music came from the city of Chicago, but NYC embraced the style all it's own. From it's hypnotizing bass lines and pulsating drops this mix will keep you dancing. If you listen closely you can still hear the crackles and pops of wax, a whistle song or two, and the beloved indigenous Puerto Rican tree frog known as the Coqui. This mix is sure to make you move, jump, jack your body, and stomp all your troubles away! Enjoy!

Playlist:

Can't Get Enough-Liz Torres,
Brake 4 Love-Raze,
Someday-CeCe Rogers,
Don't Make Me Jack-Paris Grey,
The House Music Anthem(Move Your Body)-Marshall Jefferson,
Love Can't Turn Around-Farley Jackmaster Funk,
The Whistle Song-Frankie Knuckles,
Ride On The Rhythm-Little Louie Vega & Marc Anthony featuring India and Doug Lazy,
Ride The Rhythm-Marshall Jefferson,
Stomp(Move Jump Jack Your Body)-Kyse

This is mix 3 in the Partywrecka's " Takin Ya Back NYC Style!" series. Remember those club days in NYC. Mid 80's to early 90's. These songs will take you there with a few surprises and some musical flair! Enjoy!

PLAYLIST:
Funk Boutique-The Cover Girls,
Pickin Up the Pieces-Brenda K Starr,
I Wonder If I'll Take You Home-Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam,
You're The One-Sandee,
Silent Morning-Noel,
Como Tu Te Llama-Sly Foxx,
My Heart Gets All The Breaks-Monet
Bad of the Heart-George Lamond
Look Into My Eyes-George Lamond
Name Of The Game-Marc Anthony & Little Louie Vega
Time-Marc Anthony & Little Louie Vega
Come Into My Arms-Judy Torres
I Burn-Marshall Jones
Point Of No Return-Expose

The second "Takin Ya Back NYC Style" mix brings it to the days of it's title. Go into your closets and bring out the gear. Dust off those skates and fluff the fox tails! If your ready to boogie, strechin' to break, itchin' to dance, or in the mood to skate; this mix of music is surely great!

PLAYLIST:

Here I Am-Dynasty,
I'll Do Anything For You-Denroy Morgan,
Love Come Down-Evelyn "Champagne" King,
Give Me-I Level,
Forget Me Nots-Patrice Rushen,
Liquid,Liquid-Cavern,
Hip Hop,Be Bop(Don't Stop)-Man Parrish,
Searchin' To Find The One-Unlimited Touch,
Don't Make Me Wait-Peech Boys,
Keep In Touch(Body To Body)-Shades of Love,
Give Me Your Love-Sylvia Striplin,
Walking Into Sunshine-Central Line,
Wrecka Mini Mix-featuring Grand Master Flash and Lipps Inc.

The first in a series of mixes with an old school flair. For the lover of classic latin music; this Salsa music mix has some Hip Hop & Freestyle elements mixed in and will provide a groove at any party! Enjoy!