LavaLounge
As part of a recurring theme for this blog, I'm going to try and create a new mixtape for you to check out each month, with each mixtape attempting to capture a unique mood. This month's mixtape focuses on the atmospheric effect one finds at a posh nightclub these days. While the martinis may make you feel differently in the morning, the house and technopop music contained within this list will relax you and make you feel a little more posh inside. Mood lighting preferred when listening to this list. Here we go:
1. Blue South - Afterlife
2. Wait Till You See Him (De-Phazz Remix) - Ella Fitzgerald
3. Alejandro (Dave Aude Mixshow) - Lady GaGa
4. I Remember - Deadmau5 & Kaskade
5. Little L - Jamiroquai
6. It's Over (feat. Kanye West) - John Legend
7. I Will Be Here (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) - Tiesto & Sneaky Sound System
8. Manteca (Funky Lowlives Remix) - Dizzy Gillespie
9. SexyBack (Pokerface Remix) - Justin Timberlake
10. Aston Martin Music (feat. Drake) - Rick Ross
11. Sensual Seduction (Wideboys Club Mix) - Snoop Dogg
12. Tangerine - Worldwide Groove Corporation
13. Stereo Love - Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina
14. G6 -n- Stuff (Inphinity Bootleg) - Deadmau5
15. Sinnerman (Felix Da Housecat's Heavenly House Mix) - Nina Simone
16. Hello, Good Morning (Chucky's Bad Boy Went Dirty Dutch Remix) - Dirty Money
17. Mistake (Original Mix) - Trinity, M Lovers
18. San Francisco Rain (feat. Mooli) - Lys
19. 4 Minutes (Bob Sinclar's Space Funk Remix) - Madonna & Justin Timberlake
20. Move For Me - Deadmau5 & Kaskade
21. Blossom (feat. JES) [Lounge Mix] - Steve Forte Rio
22. Waking Up In Vegas (Manhattan Clique Bellagio Remix) - Katy Perry
23. Sugar (feat. Wynter) [Disco Fries Remix] - Flo Rida
24. I Hate This Part (Dave Aude Remix) - Pussycat Dolls
25. How Soon Is Now (Extended Version) - David Guetta, Sebastian Ingrosso, Dirty South, & Julia McKnight
A Classy Christmas
So, with only 1 more day remaining until the big guy gets his big behind down your chimneys and eats all your cookies, I figured it would be a good idea to provide you with some Christmas tunes to gussy up any holiday-themed party you may have. As much as you and I like Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You," it doesn't make the cut. But other songs you love do. I'll put notes by the songs to help you all understand why I chose each.
Here we go:
1. Diana Krall - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (love this one; her sultry voice compliments the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra very well)
2. Cyrus Chestnut - O Tannenbaum
3. David Benoit - Do You Hear What I Hear?
4. Chris Botti - Winter Wonderland (every middle-aged lady's object of desire sexifies this song a lot)
5. Nat King Cole - The Christmas Song (still a classic after all these years)
6. Bing Crosby - White Christmas
7. Frank Sinatra - Jingle Bells (it's Frank; nuff said)
8. Acoustic Alchemy - The Earl of Salisbury's Pavane (the guitars make for a nice change of pace)
9. Diana Krall - Christmas Time is Here (again, love the sultriness)
10. Spyro Gyra - I'll be Home For Christmas
11. Dean Martin - Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow!
12. Andy Williams - It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
13. Cyrus Chestnut - Skating
14. Dave Brubeck - What Child Is This? (Greensleeves) (Did you know Brubeck did Christmas? Yeah, neither did I)
15. Kristin Chenowith - The Christmas Waltz (she was great in Wicked, and she's great with this one too)
16. Dave Koz - Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (love the late 40's/early 50's piano vibe in the background)
17. Chick Corea & Herbie Hancock - Deck The Halls (creative twist on an old favorite)
18. Ella Fitzgerald - Sleigh Ride
19. Natasha Miller - My Favorite Things
20. Arturo Sandoval - O Come All Ye Faithful (Latin Christmas!)
21. Vanessa Williams - I Wonder As I Wander
22. Josh Groban - O Holy Night
23. Boyz II Men - Silent Night (The choral version of this is hauntingly good)
24. Jimmy Smith - God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
25. Bing Crosby - Mele Kalikimaka
Inclusions? Omissions? Let me know what you think.
Sexy Time
Sexy Time
With Valentine's Day (and Side Chick Day) over and done with, don't let the absence of holidays let you refrain from getting cuddly with your loved one! This mix is sure to spice things up with your private life and keep things cozy between the sheets. Do I need to say any more? Let's begin:
1. Find Your Love - Drake
2. We Belong Together - Mariah Carey
3. Let Me Love You - Mario
4. Slow Jamz - Kanye West, Twista, and Jamie Foxx
5. Mrs. Officer - Lil' Wayne, Bobby Valentine
6. Come Over (feat. Sean Paul) - Estelle
7. Quando, Quando (feat. Nelly Furtado) - Michael Buble
8. Lost Without You - Robin Thicke
9. I'm Sprung - T-Pain
10. Come Close - Common
11. Sweat It Out - The-Dream
12. The Look of Love - Diana Krall
13. Slow Motion - Juvenile & Soulja Slim
14. Candy Shop - Dan Finnerty and The Dan Band
15. Fall For Your Type (feat. Drake) - Jamie Foxx
16. Loving You No More - Diddy-Dirty Money
17. I Am - Mary J. Blige
18. Take Me Away - John Legend
19. Lay It Down - Lloyd
20. Velvet - Fergie
21. Move For Me - Deadmau5 & Kaskade
22. No Other Love (feat. Estelle) - John Legend
23. No B******* - Chris Brown
24. Aston Martin Music - Rick Ross & Drake
25. How Do I Breathe - Mario
Suggestions? Let me know!
