Daily Throwback: Michael Jackson - Billie Jean

The Shuffle God says...just because. You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Rick James - Cold Blooded

Today the Shuffle God tries to bring us some heat with this frozen hell we're living in. You wrong for this, Mother Nature, you wrong. You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Erykah Badu - Bag Lady

The Shuffle God seems to subliminally still be on his New Year's kick with this classic from Mrs. 3000, Mrs. Sense, Mrs. Electronica, Mrs. Badu. Leave that 2013 baggage behind, and create new 2014 fresh baggage. Just playing...you're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Jay Z - Girls, Girls, Girls

The Shuffle God wishes everyone a happy new year by giving you all the gift of Hov. This gem was a stand out on Jay's legendary The Blueprint album. I loved this album and this song. I remember not having a job and being broke at the time the album was released (September 11th, 2001...the album Bin Laden couldn't stop) and contemplating just running up in Wal-Mart and strong arming a copy. Now that's a fan.

The only thing that disappointed me about this song was that Biz Markie, Slick Rick, and Q-Tip were all featured on the hook, so I always envisioned a remix with them all having verses that never happened. Wishful thinking I guess. The song is still great. Till this day, I will still blurt out "Jigga man, why you treat me like animuhl?" for no particular reason. You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Ruff Ryders - Scenario 2000

The Shuffle God is ruthless for this one! This posse cut had me going bonkers when it dropped. It was featured on Eve's 1999 debut album, Let There Be Eve: The Ruff Ryders' First Lady. That's how dope it was, it made me buy Eve's album...yes people, I once spent money on an E-V-E album. This song was originally supposed to be a remix of Jay Z's summer anthem from that year, Jigga, My N*gga, which was produced by the Ruff Ryders' very own Swizz Beats, but I guess Hov was late to the studio that day to record his verse. The song was still the definition of fire, and made my 1987 Chevy Barreta feel like it was a fully loaded Hummer when this song exploded through the speakers. You got something to get off your chest? Listen to this, and all the weight will be lifted. You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Jay Z ft. UGK - Big Pimpin'

I'm thinking the Shuffle God might be saying he's down to party tonight with this selection. This classic reminds me of nothing but good nights.This song once brought my man Tito back from the dead (I won't go into any details, Tito is a family man and a small business owner nowadays). Ahhh...the good ol' days. Oh, what I would give for one more summer of no responsibilities and bad decisions. Reminisce with me. Wait, don't forget about the video. Two words: 1) Gloria 2) Velez. You're welcome

Daily Throwback: Cypress Hill - How I Can Just Kill A Man

The Shuffle God is feeling a little feisty with this one. Cypress Hill introduced me to a whole world of hip-hop with their first album, Cypress Hill. Hailing from California, Cypress Hill came out at time when it was too easy differentiate between West Coast and East Coast hip-hop, but refused to let their region define their sound. Both B-Real's nasal delivery and Sen Dog's booming ad libs are iconic sounds of hip-hop history. DJ Muggs production was second to none, and to this day his sound cannot be duplicated. This song was one of my summer anthems when I was 12 years old, it made me want to rock a flannel button-up and a wool skully in July. I wore this tape out. You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar

Today the Shuffle God must have sensed that I am about engaged in warfare on the battle ground known as...well, let's just call it "the second job" (don't want to burn bridges, you never know where future advertising dollars may come from). This is the definition of a "struggle song."  Many of you may remember it from being the theme song to the very entertaining, but short-lived, HBO show How To Make It In America. I don't know about you, but I can definitely relate. Dollars is ALWAYS what I need. You're welcome...hey, hey!

Daily Throwback: Talib Kweli ft. Mos Def, Jay Z, Busta Rhymes, & Kanye West - Get By (Remix)

Since it is Sunday morning, it looks like the Shuffle God decided to hit us with a little bit of inspiration. This song was bananas, it almost made me "quit smokin' and quit drinkin'"...almost. The line-up to this remix is bonkers! We got five very legendary, very distinct, and very diverse sounds homogenizing on a beautiful Nina Simone sample. Coach K and Team USA couldn't give you a better starting 5. You're welcome.

 

Daily Throwback: Aaron Hall - I Miss You

The Shuffle God is feeling sappy today with this one. Former Guy front man (if you don't count Teddy Riley) Aaron Hall, was supposed to be the next Charlie Wilson. He quit Guy, dropped like 2 songs, and disappeared, making himself eligible for a future installment of Poof.  This was that joint though. As for the video, seeing Aaron Hall's ol' ex-con face ass crying all dramatic is a little rough.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Limp Bizkit ft. Method Man, Redman, & DMX - Rollin' (Remix)

The Shuffle God dug in the crates today and found Freddy Durst and his little red hat. Limp Bizkit wasn't half bad. The had the best rock/hip-hop collabos of their era. They were able to blend into the hip-hop culture without sounding contrived or desperate (cough...Fall Out Boy...cough). I mean look who's on this remix; Meth, Red, and X, a platinum plus line-up. In 2013 terms, that roster would be the equivalent of Tyler the Creator, Childish Gambino, and J. Cole jumping on the remix of an Imagine Dragons track. Too bad Fred Durst kept constantly playing himself in public, and Limp Bizkit couldn't stay relevant for long. What's Freddy doing now you ask? He's coming off the bench for a label that features Paris Hilton and Justin Beiber's best friend. Now that's just a goddamn  shame. You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Musiq Soulchild - Just Friends (Sunny)

Today, the Shuffle God asks us "what ever happened to the Neo Soul movement?" Musiq was one of the purveyors of this movement, and this song introduced his style to the world.  This was THE joint for a long time.  Musiq is still making music, but nothing like this, but then again, who is nowadays?  Ah, the lost art of soul and R&B.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Kanye West ft. GLC & Consequence - Spaceship

The Shuffle God feels my sorrow for having to work this gloomy Saturday morning, and hits us with a pre-Kardashian jam from Kanye. Spaceship beautifully describes one's thought process of grinding everyday at a 9 to 5 gig, and having bigger ambitions.  I am definitely still waiting for my spaceship.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: The High & Mighty ft. Mos Def & Skillz - B-Boy Document '99

The Shuffle God has returned! Taking us back to 1999, the ass end of hip-hop's golden era. The Soundbombing series from Rawkus Records introduced the world to Mos Def, Talib Kweli, the Beat Junkies, etc.  Soundbombing II was my summer soundtrack that year, and this cut hit clean-up.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Redman - Rockafella (Remix)

Happy Saturday, people.  Today the Shuffle God bestows upon us a remix to a classic from Brick City's very own, Reggie Noble a.k.a. Redman a.k.a. Funk Docta Spock. In my book, Redman is one of the most underrated MC's of all time. I loved LOVE the beat to this remix. It got me through many a bus ride to a boring day of high school.  Ah, how I miss my Sony Walkman.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Missy Elliot ft. Eve - 4 My People

Today, the Shuffle God gives us an artist that has been missing for a while. Actually, Missy's music has always been ahead of its time, so 'missing" might be a bad choice of words.  Let's just say she's giving everyone else a chance to catch up.

This song right here reminds me of some blurry, yet fun times in my life.  It also goes to show how far ahead she was.  It seems like every hip hop artist is trying to infuse some aspect of electronic dance music in their joints nowadays, and Miss E was doing it back in '01.  Eve's on the track too, we can use the "missing" word for her.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: X-Clan - To The East Blackwards

Good morning everyone.  Finally the Shuffle God had returned to bless us all with a Daily Throwback.  It hasn't been so daily lately, but today SG hits us with a classic jam that evokes memories of watching In Living Color. DJ SW-1 spinning this X-Clan classic on the 1s and 2s, while The Fly Girlz (ahh, The Fly Girlz) bust it out on the stage.  Quality television.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Sunshine Anderson ft. Jadakiss - Heard It All Before (Remix)

On this glorious Sunday, the Shuffle God gives us another 1989 Toyota Camry banger from the summer of 2001.  Was this Sunshine's only hit?  Anyway, Jada's guest verse was on point as usual.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Jay-Z - Dear Summer

With the summer season upon us, the Shuffle God gives us Jiggaman's swan song (or what we thought at the time was) to the season that brought him so much success over the years.  Jay-Z has had some solidified summer jams over the years, but with 100$ Bill, his streak might be over.  I'm sure Sean's got some actual summer time heat in store for us soon, but until then, let Dear Summer hold you over.  You're welcome.

Daily Throwback: Faith Evans ft. Carl Thomas - Can't Believe (Emotional Remix)

"This is the remix!" The Shuffle God went with his best Diddy impersonation on this selection.  This jam rattled the trunk of my 1989 Toyota Camry for a good portion of the summer of 2001.  Let's take the time to reminisce on the days when Bad Boy had a roster.  You're welcome.