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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Mary J. Blige
Be Happy As DJ Green Lantern Goes Searchin' For A Singer Named Mary J.


On Searchin​.​. (a Jazz Mixtape), DJ Green Lantern is your pilot on a jazzy ride of classic music as he flips familiar and not-so-familiar songs into new creations. On my favorite song from the project, Green Lantern played and re made Roy Ayers "Searching", placing the timeless vocals of Mary in the mix. In my opinion, the result of this musical trinity of Green, Ayers & Blige is pure happiness.

Souls Of Mischief Reflect On 30 Years Of "93 'Til Infinity", & Meet The Music Of Mary J. Blige


On History Of The Bay podcast, Dregs One catches up with Souls Of Mischef to reflect on their journey in Hip Hop from 1st grade 'til present. Hear stories behind the inception of the group, from A-Plus knowning Ice Cube before the fame, Eazy-E wanting to sign them, the Hobo Junction battle plus more. 

Below, Souls Of Mischief receive a new soundscape to chill from 93 'Til, thanks to the smooth remix blend of Picasso.

Get your tickets for their 30th anniversary tour running 'til August 26th here at Ticketliquidator.

Mary J. Blige Goes Searching Over A Classic Pete Rock Beat To Remind Us Of "The Main Ingredient"


Imagine if Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth made this one part of all the great bonus material that they've already released from "The Main Ingredient". Well, DJ Peacecat seems to have done just that in a fine remix of Mary J. Blige's "Searching". As usual, he uses his mashup talent to create beautiful harmony between two musical legends. The result is an R&B/Hip Hop jam that is groovy and delivers enough imagination to inspire your journey to the far and beyond.

Singer/Producer A-Natural Makes It Thump On A Cover Of Mary J. Blige's "Beautiful Ones"


A-Natural opens the door to a new beginning with the soul-stirring new arrangement to his favorite Mary J. Blige song,  "Beautiful Ones". Recorded, arranged, and produced by A-natural, this version heightens the emotion of Mary's tune to a new level. Everything is beautiful when in the presence of A's passionate approach on vocals driven by the energy of a thumping groove. 

MJB art by Cris Barbosa

Initial Talk Blends Ashanti & Mary J. Blige For "Foolish" (Real Love '92 Remix)

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Remixer Initial Talk unites two Queens of NYC to get it thumping on the Real Love '92 Remix of "Foolish". This merging of soulful female vocals and classic production represents the heart of the five boroughs with it's summertime vibe. A dose of nostalgia and joy comes forth through your speaker in a celebration of classic tri-state Hip Hop/Soul.

Be sure to check Initial Talk's Soundcloud for more gems which put a new spin on the classics through his outstanding mashup work.

Mark Lomax Touches The Heartstrings While Exploring Human Emotion On "Love Is..."


Mark Lomax believes music is the healing power of the universe and demonstrates it beautifully by describing human emotion through his soulful approach to songwriting on "Love Is...". Based upon various styles of Jazz and Soul which are driven by uplifting emotion, Mark explores the ability to convey love through music in a 10 track project which sets the perfect mood for quality time.

“The drummer's music is as sharp as his perceptions are, and it swings magnificently.” - Raul D’Gama Rose, All About Jazz

“Lomax is the rare drummer who leaves you wanting more, leading his bandmates through a strikingly terse, brilliantly counterintuitive and ultimately joyous series of explorations.”-
Lucid Culture

Jay-Z feat. Mary J Blige - "Can't Knock The Hustle" (Chuck Mack Remix)



One of Jay-Z's contributions to Hip Hop which goes overlooked in comparison to his many others is his use of 80's R&B grooves. From Meli'sa Morgan to Alexander O'Neal and Rene & Angela, Jay flows over some of the funkiest of songs known to the genre while adding classics as the flavor to numerous song choruses. This remix of "Can't Knock The Hustle" by chuckmacksts touches upon Hov's signature sound of 80's R&B/Hip Hop fusion and matches perfectly for a dope sound.

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