Feature: Minneapolis Sound Blowout

Here’s some oldskool Minneapolis-style Jams; Funk, RnB, New-Wave and Rock…can’t beat that with a skillet!

In particular, we gotta give a shout out to Mazarati’s Funk workout ‘She’s Just That Kind of Lady‘ which consists of some exceptional bass guitar and keyboard stylings.

 

Song: She’s Just That Kind of Lady
Album: Mazarati (1986)
Artist: Mazarati

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song: Vacation
Album: A.C. (1985)
Artist: Andre Cymone

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song: Can You Help Me
Album: Jesse Johnson’s Revue (1984)
Artist: Jesse Johnson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Song: Fake
Album: Hearsay (1986)
Artist: Alexander O’Neal

Michael Jackson | Money (1997)

Song: Money
Album: Blood On The Dancefloor
Artist: Michael Jackson

Yes, Michael Jackson. And no, not Billy Jean, Smooth Criminal or Remember The Time. We’re talkin Money. More specifically, one of the best tracks off his 1997 remix album ‘Blood On The Dancefloor‘.

Say what you will about MJ as a person, but as an Artist I can’t think of anyone else that can take a thought provoking topic like our lust for money and turn it into a complete Jam with pitch perfect multi-layered harmonized vocals and a chorus that’s sounds like smooth heaven.

Ne-Yo and Chris Brown; take notes..

Listen: Money

Van Hunt | The Lowest 1 Of My Desires (2008)

Song: Lowest 1 Of My Desires
Album: Popular (unreleased)
Artist: Van Hunt

Talented musician Van Hunt saw his third album ‘Popular’ go unreleased at the hands of his twisted record company. Originally scheduled for release in January 2008, Blue Note Records unexpectedly pulled the plug on the album and the Artist himself.

The naughty, bone-dry Funk of ‘Lowest 1 Of My Desires‘ and the laid-back country groove ‘Break Down Ur Door‘ were some of the unfortunate casualties of Blue Note’s decision; enjoy what they didn’t want you to hear..

Listen: Lowest 1 Of My Desires
Listen: Break Down Ur Door

Learn More: Official Site

Andre Cymone | Pretty Wild Girl (1985)

Song: Pretty Wild Girl
Album: A.C. (out-of-print)
Artist: Andre Cymone

A tasty 80′s slow jam by former Prince band mate (and childhood friend) Andre Cymone. Its got that classic LinnDrum beat and plenty of space between sounds. His vocal delivery ain’t the best but it’s a jam none the less; Prince fans should dig it.

Listen: Pretty Wild Girl (MP3)