Back 2 HipHop Pick: Geto Boys- My Mind Is Playing Tricks On Me

"Day by day it's more impossible to cope 
I feel like I'm the one that's doing dope 
Can't keep a steady hand because I'm nervous 
Every sunday morning I'm in service 
Praying for forgiveness 
And trying to find an exit out of the business" 

"Diggin' In the Crates" Artist Spotlight: Curtis Mayfield

"Add a little sugar, honey suckle and

A great big expression of happiness

Boy you couldn't miss

With a dozen roses

Such would astound you

The joy of children laughing around you

These are the makings of you, it is true

The makings of you"

~Curtis Mayfield {The Makings of You}

New Video: KING- The Story

This video is so cool I had to post! Not to mention the trio, KING absolutely JAMS! 

Check out their site WEAREKING.ORG to support their new project!

Jam of the Day: Erykah Badu- Danger

Jam of the Day (BONUS): Chuck Brown ft. Jill Scott- LOVE

 I don't know if they're playing this joint down south, but since I've been on the east coast where go-go music is more popular this song stays on the radio! Just wanted to share this jam with all my friends down south in case you haven't heard it. Check it out, I love it!

Love by Shore Fire

Double Play: "Emotions"

The Bee Gees VS. Destiny's Child

Who sang it best?

I don't know...for The Bee Gees to be a male group they sure did wreck this song! lol, tie maybe?

New Video: Ari Lennox- Random Heartbreaks

You may remember when "Put Yo' Records On" interviewed this Artist on the Rise, Ari Lennox not too long ago. Well she's working on putting out her new project "Five Finger Discount" very soon. Check out this new video from the talented Ari Lennox featuring David James on guitar! 

BEAUTIFUL voice! #goodmusicROCKS

Jam of the Day: Raheem Devaughn- You

Back 2 HipHop Pick: Chubb Rock- Just The Two Of Us

"When I get on the mic my windpipe strikes and ignites

A lyric when you hear it you fear it and like

Chubb is not a man to get souped like campbell

I'm the man with the plan and my jam sells"

Show Time Favorites: Parliament Funkadelic

You WILL dance sucka!!! Oh how I wish I could have witnessed the mothership with my very own eyes...guess, I have to settle for the video footage...check it!

Make my funk the P-Funk...

Jam of the Day: Janelle Monae- Neon Valley Street

**To request the jam of the day, tweet request to @TheReelChill, or @PutYoRecordsOn

"Diggin' In the Crates" Artist Spotlight: Gil Scott Heron

"Yes, and all I really wanna say

Is that the problems come and go,

But the sunshine seems to stay

And just look around

I think we've found

A lovely day"

-Gil Scott Heron {Lovely Day}

Put On Yo' Record: Stacy Kent

Stacy Kent

Why is music important to you?

Music is important because it allows me to get away and even serves as some sort of therapy. Music comes in so many different forms; it has the ability to bring to surface so many feelings, moods, and memories whether good or bad.

Top 3 songs: 

Summer Time, I smile, and Nothing even matters

Top 3 favorite music artists

Beyonce, Jennifer Hudson, and Luther Vandross

Top 5 albums

In no particular order: Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Unpredictable, Dangerously in Love, God’s Property, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh

How do you keep real music alive? 

Keeping real music alive for me is simple by keeping music in rotation, and sharing it with others.

Who Sampled Me? "Can't Turn Me Away"

This soul classic by Sylvia Stiplin was sampled by two different artist...can yo guess who?

CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER 1

CLICK HERE FOR ANSWER 2

Jam of the Day: The Blackbyrds- Rock Creek Park

Today's jam of the day was requested by one our followers! Check it out...
**tweet @thereelchill to request the "Jam of The Day"

Artist on The Rise Spotlight: Nneka

In an effort to "KEEP REAL MUSIC ALIVE", I occasionally like to highlight new, up and coming artist who don't get much exposure as they deserve.  Nneka is an artist that I've been following for some time now and I had to share with you guys. Her style of music is very truthful, political and even raw. She kinda gives me that Marvin Gaye "Whats Goin On" album feel when I listen to her songs. She sings of such harsh topics about this world in such a light and beautiful voice. You can't listen to an artist like Nneka and not want to stand for a cause. Check out this mini-doc called "Who Is Nneka" to learn more about this talented artist on the rise!

One of my favorite songs of hers is, "Come With Me"...Check it out below!

TO SUPPORT HER MUSIC PROJECTS VISIT NNEKAWORLD.COM

Who Sampled Me? "I Get High On Your Memory"

What artist sampled this 70's diva classic, "I Get High (On Your Memory)"?
Hint: The artist was once a member of a group signed with Bad Boy Records...

CLICK HERE FOR YOUR ANSWER!

Put On Yo' Record: Erick Otchere

Erick Otchere: Creator of Heatwave TV

Why is music important to you?

Music has been a major part of my life for a long time now.

Top 3 favorite songs...

My top 3 songs right now are Lukid "Onandon", RJD2 "Smoke And Mirrors", and Katalyst "Out Of This World"

Top 3 favorite music artist...

Le-Double-NY, RJD2, and Lukid

Top 5 albums...

Nas "Illmatic", The Fugees "The Score", Project Pat "Ghetty Green" and "Mista Don't Play" and Lukid "Onandon"

How do you keep real music alive?

Real music lives on websites like Tunecore, Datpiff, Pandora, and all over the web. Not on the radio or on television. 

Jam of the Day: Bob Marley - Three Little Birds

Music & Comedy: Jamie Foxx

It's no secret that Jamie Foxx is undeniably talented. His ability to fuse music and comedy together is one that is rare and unique. Between acting, singing and comedy this Terrell, Texas native is sure to have every aspect of the entertainment industry covered. Check out some of his musical and comical fusions below!

Jamie...one bit of advice....get back to the piano and leave the auto tune alone!!! You're so much better than that!  #justsayin

Back 2 HipHop Pick: D-Nice- They Call Me D-Nice

"Think realistically, not egotistically
It's suicide if you even think of dissing me
'Cause if you try, I'm a make you wait
To learn the reason I'm the 808"

Jam of the Day: Rick James- Cold Blooded

You da man Rick James!

Who Sampled Me? "Before the Night is Over"

What hip hop artist sampled Joe Simon's, "Before the Night is Over"?

CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER!

Double Play: "Sweet Sadie"

The Spinners VS. R.Kelly

Who sang it best?

I like R.Kelly's version a little bit better than the Spinners...

Jam of the Day: Lalah Hathaway- Breathe

Show Time Favorites: Earth, Wind & Fire (live)

The baddest band EVER! Check em' out...

Jam of the Day: Minnie Riperton- Memory Lane

Double Play: "Come & Talk To Me"

Soooooo, somebody went and re-made Jodeci's "Come and Talk To Me" classic....Omarion! LOL! I'm not even gonna ask who sang it better...smh! (Not that it sounds bad, its just....some things you don't touch!!)

Jam of the Day: Roy Hargrove- Poetry

Who Sampled Me? "Back Seat (Of My Jeep)"

What singer sampled this hip hop classic by LL Cool J, Back Seat (Of My Jeep)?
**hint: the singer has a show on BET called "Still Standing"

CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER!

Aaliyah: What's Your Favorite?

"living up to the stage, I got jazz personality, G mentality, beats of soul train"

-Aaliyah (Back & Forth)

Growing up, Aaliyah was the girl I wanted to be like. She had a cool, laid back, jazzy like style and I often times would try to imitate her, lol. Simply put, she was my favorite singer as a young girl. Every time I hear her song on the radio these days I can't help but think...when is her next album coming out...but then I catch myself and just remain thankful for the music she was able to put out in her 22 years of living. It's crazy but without Aaliyah, I would probably be a totally different person...I mean who else would I have tried to be like, I wonder. Anyway, I just wanted to do a small tribute the beautiful Aaliyah "Baby Girl" Haughton. You will ALWAYS be missed.

Check out my top 5 favorite Aaliyah songs below, and also please share your Aaliyah favorites.

Jam of the Day: Cherrelle- Saturday Love

Battle of the 90's Girl Bands: SWV | TLC | En Vogue

The Sisters With Voices

The Crazy, Sexy and Cool Ones

The Funky Fly Divas

 90's was the last decade of good music in my eyes. We had New Jack Swing, Babyface written jams and the flyest R&B groups! Some of the top music groups in that time period were ruled by the ladies. SWV, En Vogue and TLC ruled the charts, and created the best hits that even now we still love to jam. My question to you today is, of these top 3 girl groups, which was your favorite? Check out their hits below to jog your memory! Cast your vote on this weeks poll (located at the top right corner of the site).

Don't forget to cast your vote on the poll (located at the top right corner of the site).

Show Time Favorites: Maze ft. Frankie Beverly (live)

Who else can go on tour year after year without having any NEW songs, lol! Nobody but Maze & Frankie Beverly! Are you going to check them out on tour this year?

Jam of the Day: En Vogue- Don't Let Go

In Memory of Nate Dogg

Hip Hop artist, Nate Dogg passed away last night due to health issues. He was best known for his catchy hooks on the records of west coast rappers. Regulators with Warren G was his most popular hit. He will be missed in the hip hop world. He was 41.

Double Play: "I'm Every Woman"

Chaka Khan VS. Whitney Houston


Who sang it best?

I'm sorry, I absolutely love Chaka, but Whitney did it for me on this one! I wouldn't even know who Chaka Khan was if Whitney hadn't re-made this song. 
(side note: Isn't Whitney just GLOWING in this video? I love it! One of my favorite videos ever.)

Back 2 HipHop Pick: De La Soul- Me, Myself & I

"Proud, I'm proud of what I am
Poems I speak are Plug Two type
Please oh please let Plug Two be
himself, not what you read or write
Write is wrong when hype is written
on the Soul, De La that is..."

Who Sampled Me? "Summer Madness"

Who sampled this classic from Kool and the Gang, Summer Madness?
**hint: also a mega movie star

CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER!

Show Time Favorites: Anita Baker (live)

It gets no better! Anita Baker ladies and gentleman....

Gotta love her!

Jam of the Day: Musiq ft. Ron Isley- Don't Change (remix)

One of my favorite remixes EVER!

Put On Yo' Record: Stephen G. Brown

Stephen G. Brown: Sr. Pastor of Greater Bethlehem Baptist Church

Why is music important to you?

Music has been in the background of my life for as long as I can remember. From Earth, Wind & Fire to Stevie Wonder, there has never been a time when a certain song doesn't evoke a mood or memory. Spiritually speaking, music has allowed me to engage the Lord in a way that is intimate and life-changing! Music moves...

Top 3 Favorite Songs:

Stevie Wonder "Love's in need of love!", Luther Vandross "If Only for One Night", Fred Hammond "Give me a clean heart."

Top 3 Favorite Music Artist:

Prince, Rakim, Stevie Wonder

Top 5 Albums:

1999, Paid in Full, Rapture (Anita Baker), September (EWF), Songs in the Key of Life.

How do you keep real music alive?

My iPod is always with me...I rarely listen to the radio, because I believe that we have lost our musical integrity and talent in recent years. Hip Hop is the greatest victim of this materialistic driven culture, and R & B simply lacks people who can sing without a studio! So, my iPod is always with me to keep me in sync with sounds that have substance! I am also introducing my son (Nicolas) to a sounds that are timeless: Jazz, Hip Hop, and Worship Music...