Yesterday, the mother of Hip-Hop, Sylvia Robinson passed away at 75. To honor the R&B pioneer who formed Sugar Hill Records, DJ Wonder paid tribute during this Sway In The Morning on Shade 45. Download here. Tracklist below. R.I.P. Sylvia Robinson Mix: 1. Sylvia – Pillow Talk 2. The Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Delight 3. Sugarhill Gang – Rapper’s Reprise (Jam Jam) 4. Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five – Freedom 5. Sugarhill Gang – 8th Wonder 6. Grandmaster Flash […]
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September 30, 2011 @ 1:53 PM EDT
News
August 4, 2011 @ 5:08 PM EDT
Mixtape
Hands down, DJ Wonder’s one of the best DJs around. And with today marking President Barack Obama’s 50th Birthday, he complied this mix on Shade 45. Hail to the chief and download after the jump.
April 19, 2010 @ 6:00 PM EDT
Mixtape
Tha Dogg Pound co-hosted The Morning After With Angela Yee on Shade 45 today. And during their visit DJ Wonder created a special mix for the duo. Download it here. Titles underneath.
Wale, in this track, shows once again his ability to blend different genres. He doesn't limit himself to hip-hop, but enriches it with R&B nuances, creating a familiar sound. This fusion is not only an exercise in style, but serves to intensify the emotional impact of the song. And then there is his ability to rap. Wale is a master at playing with words, creating complex rhymes and modulating his voice to best express his emotions. In 'Blanco', his rap part is an explosion of words that intertwine with the melody, creating a hypnotic and relaxing effect. His ability to go from moments of pure energy to moments of deep introspection is what makes this track so engaging; it reminds me of when you would slow dance, hugging your woman.