Express Yourself – Summer Mix 2010

Finally got around to doing a Summer mix, inspired by the Charles Wright and the Watts 103rd Street Rythm Band track “Express Yourself.” Here, it’s covered by Byron Lee and the Dragonaires to great summer effect, setting the tone for the entire mix. A pretty diverse collection of warm summer vibes – something you can enjoy at a BBQ or picnic, or on your stoop sipping sangria. Some longtime summertime favorites of mine here, like Cymande’s “Bra” or Wilson Simonal’s “Nem Vem que Nao Tem,” as well as some recent discoveries. Hopefully everything meshes well together despite the eclectic selection. Enjoy and have a great summer.

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Express Yourself Track Listing:
01. Jorge Ben – Hermes Trismegisto Escreveu
from Africa Brazil, 1976
02. Orchestre Poly Rythmo – Assibavi
from Volume ONE “The Vodoun Effect,” 2009
03. Blo – It’s Gonna Be a Good Day
from Phase 2, 1974
04. Johnny Osbourne – We Need Love
from Truth & Rights, 1979
05. Who Can Get Busy Like This Man – Brand Nubian
from One For All, 1990
06. Sister Nancy – Bam Bam
from One, Two, 1982
07. Byron Lee & The Dragonaires – Express Yourself
from Reggay Splashdown!, 197?
08. Wilson Simonal – Nem Vem que Nao Tem
from Alegria Algeria!!! Vol. 1, 1967
09. Marcos Valle – Mem Paleto Mem Gravata
from Previsao Do Tempo, 1973
10. Pete Rock & CL Smooth – All the Places
from The Main Ingredient, 1994
11. Marvin Holmes – Find Yourself
from “Find Yourself b/w Part 2″, 197?
12. Leo’s Sunshipp – Give Me the Sunshine
from We Need Each Other, 1978
13. Rosinha Da Valenca – Summertime
from Um Violao Em Primeiro Plano, 1971
14. Love – Hummingbirds
from Forever Changes (Collector’s Edition), 1967/2008
15. Happy End – It’s Summer
from Kazemachi Roman, 1971
16. Shuggie Otis – Strawberry Letter 23
from Inspiration Information, 1974
17. Main Ingredient – Summer Breeze
from Euphrates River, 1974
18. Sergio Mendes & Brasil ’66 – For What It’s Worth
from Stillness, 1971
19. Roy Ayers – Everybody Loves the Sunshine
from Everybody Loves the Sunshine, 1976
20. McNeal & Niles – Summertime
from Thrust, 1979
21. Cymande – Bra
from Cymande, 1972
22. Stevie Wonder – All I Do (U-Tern Remix)
from Digital Release, 2007
23. Rye Rye – Shake it to the Ground (Arthur King Remix)
from Digital Release 2008

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