Mobile Soul isn’t exactly known as a show for pop. But we do recognize the King, Michael Jackson. You know, our second client ever was MJJ Records at Sony. We saw all the love pouring out all over the world, and so we had to get out and join the festivities. Michael’s music was inspiration for us all, but all night, we’ve been hearing the same songs! Here are some great interpretations and remixes of some of his famous tunes. This is our celebration of the gloved one’s life – Mobile Soul Style!

Enjoy.

 

 Mobile Soul Michael Jackson Special [56:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Speak Low – Thriller
Michael Jackson – Can’t Let Her Get Away
Jackson 5 – ABC [Salaam Remi's Crunk-A-Delic Party Mix]
Jackson 5 – Get It Together [4 Hero remix]
Michael Jackson – Rock With You [Opolopo remix]
Maysa – I Can’t Help It
Greg Phillinganes – Behind The Mask*
Jackson 5 – I Want You Back [SPK Mix]
Michael Jackson – Billie Jean [Opolopo Remix]
Jackson 5 – Dancin’ Machine [Miami Mix]
Senor Coconut – Beat It
Jackson 5 – Never Can Say Goodbye [Osawa 3000 Remix]
Michael Jackson – Ease On Down The Road

*interesting story about this record. It’s a Ryuichi Sakamoto song, originally done for Yellow Magic Orchestra. Michael wrte these lyrics, and remowned keyboardist Greg Phillinganes sang it for his debut album. Yeah, weird, but another example of how connected everything is.

One of the reasons people subscribe to and follow Mobile Soul is the eclectic nature of the music we play. The reason for this eclecticity is that the show is basically a chance for us to play what we want. We certainly hope that you enjoy it, but we refuse to get into playing “the hits”. If we keep playing what you’re currently being sold…ya won’t learn nothin’. Last week we got some email that we really enjoyed. Check out some of the better parts:

I never know what’s going to happen when I press play on Mobile Soul, but I know I’m going to love it.

When you guys didn’t update the show earlier this year I was sad,

I have been using Pandora to tide me over between Mobile Soul shows

I discovered the show as a freshman and now I am set to graduate. Mobile Soul has seen me through many final exams. Thank you!

Thank you, one and all, for listening all these years. This week we go back to an international jazz and soul style that turns any room, office, or store into the best bar and lounge in the city. We take it back to the boutique days with this set. Enjoy!

 

 Mobile Soul 144 [82:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Shuya Okino and Carleen Anderson remixed by Sleepwalker – Beautiful Sadness Gil Scott Heron – Vildgolia (Deaf Dumb and Blind) George Soule – Get Involved Grady Tate – Be Black Big Horns B – Mission: Impossible DJ Mitsu The Beats – Night In Vienna Jill Decoy Association – no name collection (DJ Mitsu The Beats remix) Ballistic Brothers – Blacker Michelle Amador – Higher Bembe Segue – Amazing Kaidi Tatham – He Laughs, She Cries The New Mastersounds – Land of Nod (lack of afro remix) Black Experience Band – The Road Abraham & the Metronomes – Party Gil Scott Heron – Racetrack In France Tony Williams – There Comes A Time Janelle Monae – Letting Go