It’s been one hell of a week. If you haven’t heard, Isaac Hayes just passed away today. Circumstances unknown, but it is a tragic loss. The man was a legend. I’m not going to try to eulogize the man, but I will do a bit help to celebrate his life and the influence he’s had. Slip these in your rotation.

Isaac Hayes - Hung Up On My Baby (Tough Guys OST)
This is one of my all time favorites by Mr. Hayes. Give it some love today.

Isaac Hayes - Joy
I just played this song in my set this last Friday night. Damn.

Visioneers - Ike’s Mood I (cover version at 45RPM)
This is from my secret stash and I get asked about this cover nearly every time I play it. I’m giving it up here. They cover the cut at 45RPM, straight classic.

Mary J. Blige - I Love You (Remix) feat. Smif N’ Wessun
One in a long list of samples, see above.

El Michaels Affair - Walk On By


Jay-Z - Can I Live

RIP’s also go out to Bernie Mack and DJ Dee Rock (from my home town - Milwaukee).

I may be a few days late on the blog-o-sphere… but it’s worth it. Now, I’ve had my ups and down with them Sa-Ra cats, but i gotta raise one up for this shit. Hate on Mr. West and 3000 all you want but this is FIYAH. Video is killin it too.

Here’s the straight audio.

Fonzworth Bentley - Everybody (feat. Kanye West, Sa-Ra & Andre 3000)