25th Anniversary of Common's 'Resurrection' Mixtape by Chris Read

There was a time where I'd never go more than a day or two without listening to this entire album. Highly Recommended.

Nas 'Illmatic' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

This type of mix has been done many times before; and Illmatic is celebrated to a degree where it's almost made me stop liking the album.  That being the case, I listened anyway and thoroughly enjoyed the 40 minute mix.  A testament to the fact that great music, seamless mixing, and a skilled deejay can never be played-out.

De La Soul '3 Feet High and Rising' 30th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

Highly Recommended. On a side note, February was an incredible month for high quality mixes.

On March 3rd 1989, De La Soul released their critically acclaimed debut album and Hip Hop music changed forever. At a time when samples of James Brown and breakbeat staples ruled supreme, De La Soul production partner Prince Paul cast the net far wider, snatching up snippets of vintage Soul, Rock n Roll, Disco, Spoken Word and children's records to create a collage the likes of which had not been heard before. Lyrically, the album married zany humor, real life observations and social commentary. Released less than a year after NWA's ground breaking 'Straight Outta Compton' and Public Enemy's politically charged opus 'It Takes A Nation of Millions', '3 Feet High and Rising' offered a light hearted counterpoint to harder edged sounds emerging on both coasts.
In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of this classic LP, we've teamed up with Wax Poetics to present an exclusive mixtape of album tracks, sample material, alt versions, interview snippets and more, mixed by Chris Read.

Black Moon 'Enta Da Stage' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

Social media types whose purpose for existence is to remind us of album anniversary dates = culture vultures.  DJs who put in the time to create break mixes commemorating the anniversary of classic albums = salt of the earth.

De La Soul 'Buhloone Mindstate' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

De la's first four albums are all classics, but Buhloone Mindstate is my favorite on most days of the week.

De La Soul's 3rd studio album Buhloone Mindstate was released on 21st September 1993 and provided another step change in the celebrated band's constant evolution. As the group's last album produced by long time production partner Prince Paul, the LP was no less musically ambitious than previous efforts. Sample material, as before, touches on Soul, Funk, Rock & Jazz, this time with the incorporation of some guest vocalists and notably live instrumentation from jazz/funk legends and frequent James Brown collaborators Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and Pee Wee Ellis. The result is an album that, even if not their best selling, certainly stands up to its critical acclaim 25 years after release. "It might blow up, but it won't go pop" as the album's mantra states.
In celebration of the album's 25th anniversary we're pleased to present in collaboration with Wax Poetics this exclusive mixtape of album cuts, remixes, interview snippets and of course original sample material, mixed by Chris Read.

Grand Puba 'Reel to Reel' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

You know what time it is.

This guest mix for WhoSampled and WaxPoetics was first published a couple of months ago in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the release of Grand Puba's classic debut LP 'Reel to Reel'. Here's what they had to say about it at the time:
"Grand Puba's debut LP 'Reel to Reel' was recorded in the wake of Puba's departure from Brand Nubian and the largely self-produced long player is more closely aligned sonically with the Nubians' early work than the harder edged material they became known for post-split. Production wise it's a relatively simple affair with catchy jazz loops and funk breaks providing the backdrop for Puba's light hearted braggadocio. Staple samples (James Brown adlibs and the ubiquitous drums of The Honey Drippers' 'Impeach') rub shoulders with more obscure selections (Byrdie Green, Nathan Davis) to create a dynamic palate of sample material. Soul too is well represented with Otis Redding and Gladys Knight both making multiple appearances in our tracklist."

'Mecca & The Soul Brother' 25th Anniversary Mix - Mixed by Chris Read

Another Highly Recommended mix by Chris Read.  For the record, I beat Chris Read to the The Chronic breaks mix (which can be heard HERE); which turns twenty-five this December.

Among the many greats of hip hop's golden era currently celebrating their 25th year, Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's debut long player 'Mecca & the Soul Brother' is rightly considered a standout - frequently lauded as one of the greatest hip hop albums of all time. The album owes its distinctive sound in no small part to the eclectic and inspired choice of sample material. In addition to drawing on sampled staples popularised in the late 80s (James Brown, The J.B.'s), the album references jazz heavily and was pioneering in its use of layered samples, creating coherent tracks from small snippets of multiple disparate sources. In keeping with tradition, we've teamed up with Wax Poetics to present this exclusive mixtape of album tracks, remixes, and of course original sample material, mixed by Chris Read (MusicOfSubstance).
Tracklist: http://www.whosampled.com/news/2017/0...

Classic Material: 'The Breaks of 89'

A continuation of sorts from the Diary and Classic Material mix series, 'The Breaks of ...' revisits the chronological theme of those mixes, this time reconstructing classic hip hop from the year in question utilising only the original sample material. This is the third mix in the series, this time rebuilding popular Hip Hop cuts from 1989 by the likes of 3rd Bass, Biz Markie, EPMD and De La Soul from their Funk, Soul, Rock & Jazz constituent sample sources. Artwork by John Brotherhood in tribute to the Ultimate Breaks and Beats series, the original sampled breaks collection. I hope you enjoy!
Download via Bandcamp here: https://chrisreadsubstance.bandcamp.c...
Full track list / sample credits here: http://musicofsubstance.com/new-mix-c...

Gang Starr 'Daily Operation' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

Highly Recommended.

Last month saw the 25th Anniversary of 'Daily Operation', the third studio album by one of Hip Hop's most celebrated duos, Gang Starr. That anniversary having coincided with the release of our Ahmad Jamal celebration mix, we've held this one back a few weeks but are pleased to now share with you this exclusive tribute mix to the much loved LP containing album tracks, interview snippets and of course original sample material. In keeping with tradition, this mix is presented in collaboration with Wax Poetics and mixed by Chris Read (MusicOfSubstance).

Ahmad Jamal 'The Awakening Mix' - Mixed By Chris Read

Highly Recommended mix of cuts from Ahmad Jamal's The Awakening, seamlessly blended with hip hop songs that sampled from this classic LP.

Das EFX 'Dead Serious' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

Dax EFX was the epitome of the fast rap fad of the early-mid 90s.  I think a lot of us forgot how good of an album Dead Serious was once fast rap became a punchline.

 To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Das EFX's classic debut 'Dead Serious', our friend Chris Read has created yet another exclusive mix of album tracks, alternate versions, and original sample material.
Listen up and enjoy!
Artwork : Leon Nockolds
Tracklist:
1. Das EFX - Straight Out The Sewer (Remix #1 Instrumental)
2. Chris Read - Theme #3 (Scratchapella)3. Stanley Turrentine - The Man With The Sad Face (sampled in 'If Only')
4. Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick - La Di Da Di (sampled in 'If Only') [Extract]
5. Das EFX - If Only
6. James Brown - Think '73 (sampled in 'Mic Checka')
7. Lyn Collins - Think (About It) (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]
8. Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Loop]
9. Das EFX - Mic Checka
10. James Brown - The Payback (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]
11. Audio Two - Top Billin (sampled in 'Mic Checka') [Extract]
12. Otis Redding - The Happy Song (Dum Dum) (sampled in 'Dum Dums')
13. Lee Dorsey - Get Out My Life Woman (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Loop]
14. Run DMC - Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse) (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Extract]
15. Das EFX - Dum Dums
16. Wilson Pickett - Get Me Back On Time, Engine #9 (sampled in 'Dum Dums') [Extract]
17. Skull Snaps - Its A New Day (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Loop]
18. Parliament - Funkin For Fun (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Loop]
19. Das EFX - Straight Out The Sewer
20. Biz Markie - Vapors (sampled in Straight Out The Sewer) [Extract]
21. Skull Snaps - It's A New Day (sampled in East Coast) [Loop]
22. BDP - Original Lyrics (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]
23. Eric B & Rakim - Eric B Is President (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]
24. EPMD - So Watcha Sayin (sampled in East Coast) [Extract]
25. Das EFX - East Coast
26. Joe Tex - Papa Was Too (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Loop]
27. ESG - UFO (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Loop]
28. Chubb Rock - What's The Word (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Extract]
29. EPMD - Hardcore (sampled in Brooklyn to T-Neck) [Extract]
30. Das EFX - Brooklyn to T-Neck
31. James Brown - Blind Man Can See It (sampled in They Want EFX)
32. BDP - Breath Control II (sampled in They Want EFX) [Extract]
33. EPMD - Underground (sampled in They Want EFX) [Extract]
34. Das EFX - They Want EFX
35. The Emotions - Blind Alley (sampled in Klap Ya Handz)
36. The Meters - Hand Clapping Song (sampled in Klap Ya Handz) [Extract]
37. Das EFX - Klap Ya Handz
38. Audio 2 - Top Billin (sampled in Klap Ya Handz) [Extract]
39. Booker T & The MGs - Hip Hug Her (sampled in Looseys)
40. Special Ed - Howdown (sampled in Looseys) [Extract]
41. Das EFX - Looseys
42. James Brown - Funky President (sampled in Looseys) [Extract]
43. The Emotions - Blind Alley (sampled in Jussummen) [Loop]
44. Das EFX - Jussummen
45. Doug E Fresh & Slick Rick - La Di Da Di (sampled in Jussummen) [Extract]
46. Das EFX - Hard Like A Criminal

Black Sheep 'A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

This is really, really good. This mix has been posted by most other sites, but I think it's too good to not post for the few of you who haven't yet heard it.  Highly Recommended.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Black Sheep's classic debut 'A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing', our friend Chris Read has created yet another exclusive mix of album tracks, alternate versions, and original sample material.
Listen up and enjoy!
Artwork : Leon Nockolds
Track list:
1. Black Sheep - 'Gimme the Finga' (Instrumental)
2. Chris Read - Theme #3 (Scratchapella)
3. Paul Butterfield - 'I Don't Wanna Go' (sampled in 'Butt... In the Meantime')
4. Black Sheep - 'Butt... In the Meantime'
5. Black Sheep - 'Butt... In the Meantime (Nostrans Ave Rastafarian Mix)'
6. Boogie Down Productions - 'The Bridge Is Over' (sampled in 'Butt... In the Meantime')
7. Mouth & McNeal - 'A.B.C' (sampled in 'La Menage')
8. The Guess Who - 'Three More Days' (sampled in 'La Menage')
9. Black Sheep feat Q Tip - 'La Menage'
10. Doug E Fresh feat Slick Rick - 'La Di Da Di' [Extract] (sampled in 'La Menage')
11. Jimmy Mc Griff - 'Blue Juice' (sampled in 'Pass The 40')
12. Black Sheep feat Chi Ali, Moc-Fu, Chris Lighty & Dave Gossett - 'Pass the 40'
13. Isaac Hayes - 'Joy' [Loop] (sampled in 'Pass the 40')
14. Jefferson Airplane - 'Today' (sampled in 'Similak Child')
15. Three Dog Night - 'I Can Hear You Calling' [Loop] (sampled in 'Similak Child')
16. Black Sheep - 'Similak Child'
17. Ramsey Lewis - 'Les Fleur' (sampled in 'Similak Child')
18. Michel Colombier - 'Porquoi Pas?' (sampled in 'Have U.N.E Pull?')
19. Black Sheep - 'Have U.N.E Pull'
20. Black Sheep - 'Have U.N.E Pull (Remix)'
21. The Shades of Brown - 'The Soil I Tilled For You' [Loop] (sampled in Have U.N.E Pull')
22. Fuzzy Haskins - 'Love's Now Is Forever' [Loop] (sampled in 'To Whom It May Concern')
23. Gary Bartz - 'Celestial Blues' (sampled in 'To Whom It May Concern')
24. Doug E Fresh feat Slick Rick - 'La Di Da Di' [Extract] (sampled in 'To Whom It May Concern')
25. Black Sheep - 'To Whom It May Concern'
26. Bubble Gum Machine - 'I Wonder' (sampled in 'Flavor of the Month')
27. Black Sheep - 'Flavor of the Month'
28. Brother Jack McDuff - 'Hunk O' Funk' [Loop] (sampled in 'Hoes We Knows')
29. Black Sheep - 'Hoes We Knows'
30. Sweet Linda Divine - 'I'll Say It Again' (sampled in 'The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)')
31. McCoy Tyner - 'Impressions' (sampled in 'The Choice is Yours (Revisited)')
32. Black Sheep - 'The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)'
33. Black Sheep - 'The Choice Is Yours'
34. The New Birth - 'Keep on Doin' It' [Loop] (sampled in 'The Choice Is Yours (Revisited)')
35. Iron Butterfly - 'Her Favorite Style' (sampled in 'The Choice is Yours')
36. Rare Earth - '(I Know) I'm Losing You' (sampled in 'Try Counting Sheep')
37. Black Sheep - 'Try Counting Sheep'
38. The Honey Drippers - 'Impeach the President' (sampled in 'Try Counting Sheep (Caveman Funky Organ Remix)')
39. Black Sheep - 'Try Counting Sheep (Caveman Funky Organ Remix)'
40. The Johnny Almond Music Machine - 'Solar Level' (sampled in 'Try Counting Sheep (Caveman Funky Organ Remix)')
41. Millie Jackson - 'Phuck U Symphony' (samped in 'For Doz That Slept')
42. Young & Company - 'I Like (What You're Doing to Me)' (sampled in 'Strobelite Honey')
43. Kurtis Blow - 'Do The Do' [Loop] (sampled in 'Strobelite Honey')
44. The S.O.S Band - 'Take Your Time (Do It Right')' (sampled in 'Strobelite Honey')
45. Black Sheep - 'Strobelite Honey'
46. Ramsey Lewis - 'The Mighty Quinn (Quinn The Eskimo)' [Loop] (sampled in Strobelite Honey '(No We Didn't Mix)')
47. Black Sheep - 'Strobelite Honey (No We Didn't Mix)'
48. Black Sheep - 'U Mean I'm Not' [Extract]

ATCQ ' Low End Theory' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

Another Low End Theory mix for your listening pleasure.  New mix by your truly to post tomorrow.

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of A Tribe Called Quest's stellar sophomore LP 'Low End Theory' our buddy Chris Read has crafted an exclusive mix of tracks from the album, alternate versions, and original sample material.
Listen up and enjoy!
Artwork by Leon Nockolds
Tracklist:
1. Chris Read – ‘Theme #3’ (Scratchapella)
2. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Scenario (Remix Instrumental)’
3. Heatwave – ‘Star of a Story’ (Sampled in ‘Verses from the Abstract’)
4. Q Tip Interview Extract (Taken from the movie ‘Beats Rhymes & Life)
5. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Verses from the Abstract’
6. Grant Green – ‘Down Here on The Ground’ (Sampled in ‘Vibes & Stuff’)
7. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Vibes & Stuff’
8. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’
9. Five Stairsteps – ‘Don’t Change Your Love’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’)
10. Jimmy McGriff – ‘Green Dolphin Street’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Jazz (We’ve Got)’)
11. The Shades of Brown – ‘The Soil I Tilled For You’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Excursions)
12. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Excursions’
13. Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers – ‘A Chant For Bu’ (Sampled in ‘Excursions’)
14. The Last Poets – ‘Time Is Running Out’ (Sampled in ‘Excursions’)
15. Dr. Lonnie Smith – ‘Spinning Wheel’ (Sampled in ‘Buggin Out’)
16. Phife Interview Extract (Taken from the movie ‘Beats Rhymes & Life)
17. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Buggin Out’
18. Jack De Johnette’s Directions – Minya’s The Mooch’ (Sampled in ‘Buggin Out’)
19. The New Birth – ‘Keep On Doin’ It’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Rap Promoter’)
20. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Rap Promoter’
21. Weather Report – ‘Young and Fine’ (Sampled in ‘Butter’)
22. Chuck Jackson – ‘I Like Everything About You’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Butter’)
23. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Butter’
24. Gary Bartz – ‘Gentle Smiles (Saxy)’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Butter’)
25. Cannonball Adderley – ‘The Steam Drill’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘The Infamous Date Rape’)
26. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘The Infamous Date Rape’
27. Jackie Jackson – ‘Is it Him or is it Me’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘The Infamous Date Rape’)
28. Average White Band – ‘Love Your Life’ (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)
29. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Check The Rhime’
30. Minnie Riperton – ‘Baby, This Love I Have’ (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)
31. Biz Markie – ‘Nobody Beats The Biz’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Check The Rhime’)
32. Lafayette Afro Rock Band – ‘Hihache’ [Loop] (Sampled ‘Check The Rhime’)
33. Funkadelic – ‘Lets Take It To The People’ (Sampled in ‘Everything Is Fair’)
34. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Everything Is Fair’
35. Willis Jackson – ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Everything is Fair’)
36. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘Skypager’
37. James Brown – ‘Funky President (People It’s Bad)’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)
38. The Fatback Band – ‘Wicki Wacky’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)
39. Aretha Franklin – ‘Rock Steady’ [Extract] (Sampled in ‘Show Business’)
40. A Tribe Called Quest feat Lord Jamar, Sadat X & Diamond D – ‘Show Business’
41. Paul Humphrey – ‘Uncle Willie’s Dream’ (Sampled in ‘What?’)
42. A Tribe Called Quest – ‘What?’
43. Brother Jack McDuff – ‘Oblighetto’ (Sampled in ‘Scenario’)
44. Jimi Hendrix – ‘Little Miss Love’ [Loop] (Sampled in ‘Scenario’)
45. A Tribe Called Quest feat Leaders of the New School – ‘Scenario’
46. BONUS TRACK: Simba & Milton Gulli – ‘Scenario (Chris Read Rap Renaissance Remix)’

"All Souled Out" 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

Good stuff.

This week marks the 25th Anniversary of the release of Pete Rock & CL Smooth's classic debut EP 'All Souled Out', the 6 track Extended Player that placed one of hip hop's best loved Producer / MC duos on the map and set the stage for two of the most revered albums of the early 90s, 1992's 'Mecca and the Soul Brother' and 1994's 'The Main Ingredient. In celebration we've teamed up with Wax Poetics to present this exclusive mixtape featuring tracks from the EP, alternate versions, interview snippets and of course original sample material used in the the creation of this all time classic.
Mixed by Chris Read (MusicOfSubstance)

De La Soul 'De La Soul Is Dead' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

De la Soul is Dead is one of my all-time favorite albums.  In many ways, I enjoyed listening to this mix MORE than I enjoy the actual album (which is saying a lot).  Highly Recommended.

It was 25 years ago that De La Soul released their classic sophomore LP 'De La Soul Is Dead', challenging the hippy label that followed the group after the success of their groundbreaking debut '3 Feet High & Rising'.
To celebrate the anniversary of such a remarkable album, our buddy Chris Read has put together this dope mixtape featuring original sample material, remixes and album cuts.
Listen up and enjoy!
Artwork by Leon Nockolds
Words by Alice Price-Styles
Tracklist:
1. Jimmy Spicer - 'Money (Dollar Bill Y'all)' (sampled in 'Bitties in the BK Lounge')
2. Chris Read - 'Theme #3' (Scratchapella)
3. De La Soul - 'Intro'
4. Funkadelic - 'I'll Stay' (sampled in 'Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa')
5. De La Soul - 'Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa'
6. Funkadelic - 'Mommy What's a Funkadelic' [Extract] (sampled in 'Millie Pulled a Pistol on Santa')
7. Stevie Wonder - 'Hey Love' (sampled in 'Talkin' Bout Hey Love')
8. Freda Payne - 'The Easiest Way To Fall' [Loop] (sampled in 'Talkin' Bout Hey Love') 9. De La Soul - 'Talkin Bout Hey Love'
10. White Lightnin' - 'That's No Lie' (sampled in 'Fanatic of the B-Word')
11. De La Soul - 'Fanatic of the B-Word'
12. Lee Dorsey - 'Get Out My Life, Woman' [Loop] (sampled in 'Fanatic of the B-Word')
13. Chuck Jackson - 'And That's Saying A Lot' (sampled in 'Afro Connections at a Hi-5')
14. De La Soul - 'Afro Connections at a Hi-5'
15. De La Soul - 'Pease Porridge'
16. Edna Wright - 'Oops Here I Go Again' (sampled in 'Pass The Plugs')
17. The J.B's - 'Pass the Peas' [Extract] (sampled in 'Pass The Plugs')
18. De La Soul - 'Pass The Plugs'
19. Eric B & Rakim - 'Eric B Is President' [Loop] (sampled in 'Pass The Plugs')
20. Tom Waits - 'Diamonds on My Windshield' (sampled in 'Oodles of O's')
21. Biz Markie - 'Nobody Beats The Biz' [Extract] (sampled in 'Oodles of O's')
22. De La Soul - 'Oodles on O's'
23. Lafayette Afro Rock Band - 'Hihache' [Loop] (sampled in 'Oodles of O's)
24. De La Soul - 'Rap De Rap Show'
25. Lou Johnson - 'The Beat' [Extract] (sampled in 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)')
26. The Whatnauts - 'Help Is On The Way' (sampled in 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)')
27. The Honey Drippers - 'Impeach The President' [Loop] (sampled in 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)')
28. De La Soul - 'Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)'
29. Taana Gardner - 'No Frills' (sampled in 'Bitties In The BK Lounge')
30. De La Soul - 'Bitties In The BK Lounge'
31. Lou Donaldson - 'It's Your Thing' (sampled in 'Bitties In The BK Lounge')
32. Bob James - 'Sign of the Times' (sampled in 'Keepin' The Faith')
33. Aerosmith - 'Walk This Way' [Loop] (sampled in 'Keepin' The Faith')
34. De La Soul - 'Keepin' The Faith'
35. The Mohawks - 'The Champ' [Extract] (sampled in 'Keepin' The Faith')
36. Instant Funk - 'I Got My Mind Made Up' (sampled in 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays')
37. Mighty Ryeders - 'Evil Vibrations' (sampled in 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays')
38. De La Soul - 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays'
39. Young Holt Unlimited - 'Light My Fire' (sampled in 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays')
40. Tower of Power - 'Ebony Jam' [Loop] (sampled in 'Roller Skating Jam Named Saturdays')
41. De La Soul - 'What Yo Life Can Truly Be'

Incredible Bongo Band 'Bongo Rock' 40th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

Chris Read does it again with an exquisite tribute to the Incredible Bongo Band

Mr. Bongo x The Vinyl Factory: Brazil 45's Mix - Mixed by Chris Read

Highly Recommending a Chris Read mix goes without saying.  With the latest edition; Chris Read lends his seamless mixing style to a Brasil 45 themed mix.

1. Azimuth – A Manha
2. Chris Read – Theme #3 (Scratchapella)
3. Tim Maia – E Necessario
4. Golden Boys – Berimbau
5. Claudia – Baoba
6. Claudia – Garra
7. Evinha – Esperar Pra Ver
8. Osmar Milito – Morre O Burro, Fica O Homem
9. Tony Tornado – Podes Crer Amizade
10. Rosinha De Valencia – Summertime
11. Marcio Lott – Tema De Baby
12. Boogaloo Combo – Hot Pants Road
13. Equipo Radio Cidade – Bons Tempos (Loop)
14. Toni Tornado – O Journaleiro
15. Rosa Maria – Avendia Atlantica
16. Rosa Maria – Deixa Nao Deixa
17. Os Originais oo Samba – La Vem Salgueiro
18. Joyce – Aldeia De Ogum
19. Som Tres – Tanga

Brand Nubian 'One for All' 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

I wasn't terribly excited to hear this mix, but I think this might be my favorite of all the Chris Read anniversary mixtapes. Chris Read impresses me on three fronts.

1. I'm not quite sure how he continues to produce these intricate mixes at such a frequent pace.
2. I'm even less sure how he is able to avoid his "best of..." mixes from being blocked by mixcloud here in the U.S.
3. And I have absolutely no idea how his mixes (of very well known artists) avoid the soundcloud gestapo.

To celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Brand Nubian's debut 'One for All', our buddy Chris Read has crafted yet another dope mix of album tracks, alternate versions, remixes, and original sample material. Press play and enjoy!
Artwork by Leon Nockolds
Words by Alice Price-Styles
Tracklist:
1. Ray, Goodman & Brown - 'Another Day' (Sampled in 'Wake Up (Reprise in the Sunshine)')2. Chris Read - 'Theme #3' (Scratchapella)
3. Brand Nubian - 'Wake Up (Reprise in the Sunshine)'
4. Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians - 'What I Am' (Sampled in 'Slow Down')
5. Kool & The Gang - 'Kool It (Here Comes The Fuzz)' (Loop) (Sampled in 'Slow Down')
6. Brand Nubian - 'Slow Down'
7. Ohio Players - 'Never Had A Dream' (Loop) (Sampled in 'Slow Down')
8. The Nite Liters - 'Tanga Boo Gonk' (Sampled in 'Wake Up (Stimulated Dummies Mix)
9. Brand Nubian - 'Wake Up (Stimulated Dummies Mix)
10. The Mar Keys - 'Plantation Inn' (Sampled in 'Step to the Rear')
11. Big Daddy Kane - 'Smooth Operator' (Extract) (Sampled in 'Step to the Rear')
12. Brand Nubian - 'Step to the Rear'
13. James Brown - 'Funky President (People It's Bad)' (Sampled in 'To the Right')
14. Brand Nubian - 'To the Right'
15. James Brown - 'Can Mind' (Sampled in 'All for One')
16. James Brown - 'All for One' (Extract) (Sampled in 'All for One')
17. Brand Nubian - 'All for One'
18. Kool & The Gang - 'Jungle Jazz' (Sampled in 'Drop the Bomb')
19. Trouble Funk - 'Drop the Bomb' (Extract) (Interpolated in 'Drop the Bomb')
20. Public Enemy - 'Anti-Nigger Machine' (Extract) (Sampled in 'Drop the Bomb')
20. Brand Nubian - 'Drop the Bomb'
21. James Brown - Say It Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud (Sampled in 'Dedication')
22. Brand Nubian - 'Dedication'
23. The Gap Band - 'Tommy's Groove' (Sampled in 'Ragtime')
24. Brand Nubian - 'Ragtime'
25. Steve Arrington - 'Nobody Can Be You' (Sampled in Grand Puba, Positive & LG)
26. Run-DMC - Here We Go (Live at the Funhouse) (Extract) (Sampled in Grand Puba, Positive & LG)
27. Brand Nubian feat Positive K and L.G - 'Grand Puba, Positive & L.G'
28. Syl Johnson - Different Strokes (Loop) (Sampled in 'Try to Do Me')
29. Brand Nubian - 'Try to Do Me'
30. Cameo - 'Rigor Mortis' (Sampled in 'Brand Nubian')
31. Brand Nubian - 'Brand Nubian'
32. Parliament - 'Flash Light' (Extract) (Sampled in 'Brand Nubian')
33. Cannonball Adderley Quintet feat Jesse Jackson - 'Walk Tall' (Sampled in 'Concerto in X Minor')
34. Brand Nubian - 'Concerto in X Minor'
35. The Last Poets - 'When the Revolution Comes (Extract) (Sampled in 'Concerto in X Minor')
36. Earth, Wind & Fire - 'Bad Tune' (Sampled in 'Dance to my Ministry')
37. Trouble Funk - 'Pump me Up' (Extract) (Sampled in 'Dance to my Ministry')
37. Brand Nubian - 'Dance to my Ministry'
38. James Brown - 'Popcorn with a Feeling' (Sampled in 'Who Can Get Busy Like This Man')
39. Brand Nubian - 'Who Can Get Busy Like This Man'

The Pharcyde 'Labcabincalifornia' 20th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

Drop was playing on the radio the first time a young Pipomixes (making pause tapes at the time) laid eyes on Mrs. Mixes.

To celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Pharcyde's sophomore album Labcabincalifornia, our friend Chris Read has crafted a fly-as-pie mix of album tracks, remixes, and original sample material. Tune in and enjoy!
waxpoetics.com/music/mixtape/the…iversary-mixtape/
Artwork by Leon Nockolds
Words by Alice Price-Styles
Tracklist:
1. Les McCann - 'What's Going On (Live)' (sampled in 'Bullshit')
2. The Pharcyde - 'Bullshit' (Instrumental)
3. Chris Read - 'Theme #3' (Scratchapella)
4. Bob Marley - 'Get Up, Stand Up' (Loop) (sampled in 'Bullshit')
5. Gary Burton - 'Sing Me Softly of the Blues' (sampled in 'Bullshit')
6. Rodney Cee & Kevie Kev Rockwell - 'Stoop Rap' (sampled in 'Pharcyde')
7. The Pharcyde - 'Pharcyde'
8. Cal Tjader - 'The Bilbao Song' (sampled in 'Groupie Therapy')
9. The Pharcyde - 'Groupie Therapy'
10. A Tribe Called Quest - 'Lyrics to Go' (Loop) (sampled in 'Groupie Therapy')
11. Minnie Riperton - 'Inside My Love' (sampled in 'Groupie Therapy')
12. Stan Getz & Luis Bonfa - 'Suadade Vem Correndo' (sampled in 'Runnin')
13. Run D.M.C - 'Rock Box' (Extract) (sampled in 'Runnin')
14. The Pharcyde - 'Runnin' (Acapella)
15. The Pharcyde - 'Somethin' That Means Somethin'
16. The Beastie Boys - 'The New Style' (Extract) (sampled in 'Drop')
17. The Pharcyde - 'Drop'
18. A Tribe Called Quest - 'Check The Rhime' (Loop) (sampled in 'Drop (Beatminerz Remix)')
19. The Pharcyde - 'Drop' (Beatminerz Remix Instrumental)
20. The Pharcyde - 'Y?'
21. Mass Production - 'Keep My Heart Together' (sampled in 'Moment in Time')
22. The Pharcyde - 'Moment in Time'
23. The Pharcyde - 'Devil Music'
24. Wu-Tang Clan - 'Da Mystery of Chessboxin' (Loop) (sampled in 'Devil Music')
25. Roy Ayers and Carla Vaughn - 'You Send Me' (sampled in 'The Hustle')
26. The Pharcyde - 'The Hustle'
27. Vince Guaraldi Trio - 'Fly Me To The Moon' (sampled in 'Splattitorium')
28. The Pharcyde - 'Splattitorium'
29. Cannonball Adderley - Walk Tall / Mercy Mercy Mercy (sampled in 'She Said')
30. The Pharcyde - 'Passin Me By' (Extract) (sampled in 'She Said')
31. The Pharcyde - 'She Said'
32. The Pharcyde - 'The E.N.D'
33. [Bonus Track] The Pharcyde feat Lizzy Parks & Giles Barratt - 'Runnin' (Chris Read Rap Renaissance Remix)

A Tribe Called Quest ‘People’s Instinctive Travels’ 25th Anniversary Mixtape - Mixed by Chris Read

I wasn't going to post this mix because it's been posted just about everywhere else and I figured all my fellow breaks snobs would thumb their noses at it. However, I've received so many emails in regards to this mix I feel almost negligent at this point if I don't post it. So, here ya go.