The Legacy: World's Greatest Jackson Tribute Mix - Mixed by Chris Read

I know what you're thinking, not another tribute mix. Well, I wouldn't post the mix if I didn't think it was worth your time. My man Chris Read claims that this is the greatest Michael Jackson tribute mix in the world. You know what? I don't necessarily disagree with him. Below is Chris Read's explanation of the mix.

"I know what you're thinking, the last thing world needs right now is yet another Michael Jackson tribute mixtape? Believe me, I'm pretty much of the same opinion and I didn't take the decision to do this lightly, but the flood of (in too many cases) pretty half baked tribute mixes, radio shows, podcasts over the past week kind of got under my skin. It seemed almost as though people were putting more effort into being the first to get something out than they were into a making decent job of it. I'm of the view that if you're going to mark somebody's life's work, the least you can do is pay some respect by putting some proper work into it.
So that's what I did. Just over a week after Michael's passing, I'm pleased to present what I've (humbly) called THE LEGACY: World's Greatest Jackson Tribute Mix! - 60 minutes, 45 tracks, featuring a selection of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5's original works, edits, acapellas and demos accompanied by records that have sampled them, cover versions, tributes and remixes from the likes of Dwele, Dilla, DJ Spinna and Ian Brown amongst others. All that laced with original interviews and some heavy edits. It's been a labour of love, but I'm feeling like it was worth it."

The Legacy: World's Greatest Jackson Tribute Mix - Mixed by Chris Read (zshare download)

  1. Jackson 5 – Maybe Tomorrow (Loop)
  2. Jackson 5 – Ain’t No Sunshine (Loop)
  3. Dwele – Tribute to Michael Jackson (Re-edit) (Cover version of Michael Jackson – Human Nature)
  4. Nas – It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Acapella) (Original version samples Michael Jackson – Human Nature)
  5. Nas – It Ain’t Hard To Tell (Instrumental) (Samples Michael Jackson – Human Nature)
  6. SWV – Right Here (Demolition Mix) (Samples Michael Jackson – Human Nature)
  7. Jackson 5 – People Make The World Go Round
  8. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Appreciate (Acapella) (Original Version samples Jackson 5 – 2,4,6,8)
  9. Jackson 5 – 2,4,6,8
  10. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – Appreciate (Instrumental) (Samples Jackson 5 – 2,4,6,8)
  11. The ARE – Walk On (Samples Jackson 5 – Walk On)
  12. Michael Jackson Interview
  13. Jackson 5 – We’re Almost There (DJ Spinna Remix)
  14. The ARE – We’ve Come Too Far (Samples Jackson 5 – We’re Almost There)
  15. Cool V – Tribute To Scratching Part 2 (Re-edit) (Samples Jackson 5 – We’re Almost There)
  16. Jackson 5 – ABC (Tokya Ska Paradise Orchestra’a Justa Roots Rock Mix)
  17. Jackson 5 – ABC (Album Version)
  18. Naughty by Nature – O.P.P (Samples Jackson 5 – ABC)
  19. De La Soul – Breakadawn (Foncett Power Radio Mix) (Samples Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It)
  20. Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It
  21. De La Soul – Breakadawn (Album Version) (Samples Michael Jackson – I Can’t Help It)
  22. Michael Jackson – Heartbreak Hotel
  23. Heavy D – Peaceful Journey (Samples Michael Jackson – Heartbreak Hotel)
  24. Jackson 5 – It’s Great To Be Here
  25. Jackson 5 Interview on Soul Train
  26. Jackson 5 – Good Thing Goin’ (DJ Bobo James Remix)
  27. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (DJ Z Trip Remix) (Loop)
  28. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (Acapella)
  29. Jackson 5 – I Want You Back (Original Version)
  30. DJ Z Trip – Motown Breakdown (Samples Jackson 5 – I Want You Back)
  31. Eric B & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Double Trouble Remix) (Samples Jackson 5 – I Want You Back)
  32. Eric B & Rakim – I Know You Got Soul (Acapella) (Remix samples Jackson 5 – I Want You Back)
  33. Jackson 5 – Enjoy Yourself (Loop)
  34. Michael Jackson – Rock With You (Cookin Soul Remix feat. Notorious B.I.G)
  35. Jackson 5 - The Love You Save (Sunaga T Experience Remix) (Loop)
  36. Michael Jackson – Rock With You (Acapella)
  37. Jackson 5 – Blame It On The Boogie
  38. Michael Jackson – Don’t Stop Til You Get Enough
  39. Michael Jackson – Bad (Acapella)
  40. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Loop)
  41. Ian Brown – Billie Jean (Cover Version of Michael Jackson – Billie Jean)
  42. Michael Jackson – Billie Jean (Demo Version)
  43. Michael Jackson – History (J Dilla Remix) (Loop)
  44. 911 call from the Jackson Residence
  45. Zulema – Where You Are (Cover Version of Jackson 5 – I Wanna Be Where You Are)

5 comments:

The Dynamic Hamza 21® said...

I pretty much stayed away from all the tribute mixes with the exception of J Rocc's (and wished I didn't hear that too) but since you co-signing this mix Pipo I gonna listen this one.

Jason @ PSB said...

I too have stayed away from all the Mike Jack mixes, but if this is anything like "The Diary" Mix... I can't resist.

Anonymous said...

It's not good. DJ Ayres has the official mixtape. Everyone else should just leave it at that

Tape Digga said...

Everybody got their own opinions but for me this and the Cosmo Baker live mix are the best ones. Wasn't really feeling the Ayres mix so much. Different strokes for different folks though right...

Anonymous said...

less is more , even 4 a tribute. anyway thank u pipo for sharing what u like ...