Cupid’s Hunt 2012… “The Hunt Is On!”
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OK kiddies, the kickoff day for the BIG Event has finally arrived. Even though Valentine’s Day is still four days away, the Cupid’s Hunt Podcast Collaboration event starts right now… today!
Our slogan this year is… “The Hunt is On!”
So what’s it going to be? Are you the Hunter, or the Hunted? {smile}
I always look forward to this event and this year, our 5th consecutive year BTW, is no exception. As always the “RIBS Kitchen” here at Rhythms In Black Satin.com is your headquarters for all things Cupid’s Hunt so that you will have your choice of the BEST soundtracks for your Valentine’s Day enjoyment.
This year we have over a dozen podcasters that will be posting their musical take on “Love” all throughout the weekend leading up to the big day itself on Tuesday. The mixes are already starting to roll out so stay tuned right here on RIBS and also be sure to check on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for mix posting announcements. As always, this post will be edited and updated with links and information about all the podcast mixes for you to enjoy. Be sure to check back this afternoon for the first list of mixes that are available.
Here’s hoping that your Valentine’s Day is the BEST ever this year!
UPDATE #1 – Friday, February 10, 2012 1:30pm
“Are you the HUNTER, or are you the HUNTED?”
Here are the first three of the many great Cupid’s Hunt podcasts coming your way this weekend…
1. Ricky McCarthy – Cupid’s Hunt 5 - Sexy Cinderella
2. Anji Bee – Chillcast #302: Valentine Mix
3. Ms Jo90 – MsJo90’s Cupid’s Hunt 2012 (download link only, playlist coming)
UPDATE #2 – Friday, February 10, 2012 6:30pm
Cupid’s Hunt 2012 mix #4 has just arrived…
4. Paul Eversley – CUPID’S HUNT 2012 – Hip Hop Love
UPDATE #3 – Saturday, February 11, 2012 11:45am
5. Grant LOVE – Sample Me Love (Cupid’s Hunt 2012)
6. Sista Shuga – SeXXXy Love Vol. III for Cupid’s Hunt
Merry Xmas & Happy Holidays - The RIBS Christmas Mixes…
Filed under: A Bakers Dozen, Christmas, Funk, Gospel, Holiday, R&B, RIBS, Xmas, blues, jazz, podcasts/mixes, soul
Wishing all of you and your families a very happy and safe holiday during this Christmas season!
Since the Christmas season of 2007, I have created a total of 13 different mixes of Christmas music that (hopefully) provide a pleasant musical soundtrack for you to enjoy during this most joyous time of the year. Since the individual posts for those mixes are spread out over the site, I thought I would post the links to all of them here in one convenient place for you to download.
You can left-click on the mix name to be taken to the original post for that mix or you can right-click on the “MP3 file” link or the “PDF playlist” link to download the files.
Again, Happy Holidays and a very, Merry Christmas from my family to yours!
2009
- A “Funky” Christmas 2 : MP3 file – PDF playlist
- “This Christmas”-A Baker’s Dozen: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- A “Soulful” Christmas 2: MP3 file – PDF playlist
2008
- A “Gospel” Christmas: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- A “Jazzy” Christmas 2: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- “Merry Christmas, Baby”-A Baker’s Dozen: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- A “Funky” Christmas: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- A “Lonely” Christmas: MP3 file – PDF playlist
2007
- A “Snuggle Wit Cho Baby” Xmas: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- A “Jazzy” Xmas: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- A “Soulful” Xmas: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- A “Blues” Xmas: MP3 file – PDF playlist
- An “Xquizzyt” Xmas: MP3 file – PDF playlist
Enjoy!
RIBS TPTD: The California Mix, part 2…
Filed under: California Mix, R&B, RIBS, Triple Play Thurs-Day, jazz, podcasts/mixes, soul
Well, we’re still on our California journey. I got so many great suggestions when I asked folks to help me think of some songs for a “California” mix a few weeks ago that they would all not fit into one podcast. In case you missed it, here is the link to “The California Mix, part 1”.
Now we can complete the journey as we present to you…
RIBS TPTD: The California Mix, part 2…
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(Playlist: (song – artist)
- RIBS Intro – TGrundy
- RIBS Intro to The California Mix, part 2 - TGrundy
- In Hollywood (Everybody Is A Star) – Village People
- Ain’t Nobody Straight In L.A. – Miracles
- Why I Came To California – Leon Ware
- California Sunset – Originals
- RIBS Promo “So Good Echo” - TGrundy
- Do You Know The Way To San Jose – Dionne Warwick
- Sausalito – Grover Washington, Jr.
- Gold – John Stewart
- Cali California – Snoop Dogg
- California Love – Tupac Shukur
- I Got To Get To California – Marvin Gaye
- Fave RIBS Promo – Fave
- Travelin’ To California – Albert King
- Leroy’s Latin Lament Medley – WAR
- (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding
- California Girl – Eddie Floyd
- RIBS Promo “AKA RIBS” - TGrundy
- Redwood Beach – MFSB
- San Francisco Lights – Bobbi Humphrey
- God Bless The Child – George Benson & Al Jarreau
- I Left My Heart In San Francisco – Tony Bennett
Again, a special “Thank you!” to my friends and music lovers on Facebook and Google+ for their great “California” song suggestions.
Promo/I.D. drops by Fave & "Mr. Brilliant” {smile}
Have you missed any of the RIBS mixes we’ve posted? If you have there is now an easy way to catch up on what we’ve been up to. Just go check out the new RIBS Archives Page to see a very easy to read listing of every post (and music mix) we’ve uploaded to the site.
Enjoy!
RIBS TPTD: The California Mix, part 1…
Filed under: California Mix, R&B, RIBS, Triple Play Thurs-Day, jazz, podcasts/mixes, soul
Ah, Life. Finding oneself. Journeys into the unknown. Journeys of excitement. Journeys of anticipation. And, above all… journeys of knowledge and discovery.
Someone very near and dear to my heart has recently ventured out onto just such a journey and, at this point, the journey has taken them to California. And so, that is the inspiration for these latest two mixes from the RIBS Kitchen. Part 1 is this week with Part 2 to follow nest week (God willing and if the creek don’t rise… {smile})
So… pack your bags, fill up the gas tank (Yes, we’re driving. After all the best journeys of discovery are experienced by traveling the open road), point the car West and follow the setting sun as we present to you…
RIBS TPTD: The California Mix, part 1…
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(Playlist: (song – artist)
- RIBS Intro – TGrundy
- RIBS Intro to The California Mix, part 1 - TGrundy
- Rebirth – Coke Escovedo
- Route 66 – Ray Charles
- Look At California – Maze ft. Frankie Beverly
- Hotel California – Al B. Sure
- Where’s California – Teena Marie
- California 1 – Con Funk Shun
- Route 101 – Herb Alpert
- RIBS Promo “AKA RIBS” - TGrundy
- San Francisco – Village People
- Polk Street Carnival - Mandrill
- California My Way – Main Ingredient
- Fave RIBS Promo – Fave
- California Dreaming – Wes Montgomery
- Santa Cruzin’ – Grover Washington, Jr.
- California Soul – Marlena Shaw
- It Never Rains In Southern California – Tony Toni Tone
- Mr. Fresh RIBS Promo #1 – Mr. Fresh
- San Francisco Bay – Lee Oskar
- RIBS Outro to The California Mix, part 1 - TGrundy
- Home - Stephanie Mills
Special “Thank you!” to my friends and music lovers on Facebook and Google+ for their great “California” song suggestions. You all helped make this even better than I initially imagined (not to mention that’s why there’s a Part 1 and a Part 2… {smile})
Promo/I.D. drops by Fave & Mr. Fresh (“Thanks!”)
Have you missed any of the RIBS mixes we’ve posted? If you have there is now an easy way to catch up on what we’ve been up to. Just go check out the new RIBS Archives Page to see a very easy to read listing of every post (and music mix) we’ve uploaded to the site.
Enjoy!
RIBS TPTD: Summer Heat – A Warm Summer Night…
Filed under: R&B, RIBS, Summer Heat, Triple Play Thurs-Day, podcasts/mixes, soul
Ahhhhh… sunshine, cool breezes, warm temperatures, Summer is here at last!
Sorry, to have been so quiet around here the past few months, but sometimes that’s how life goes. I’m sure you all know what I mean. However, no matter how long the sabbatical, it’s always nice to find my way back here again and share the joy of music with you.
Not gonna chat long, cause I want you to get right to the music, BUT I did want to give a shout –out to one of my brothers in podcasting, DarrenKeith, of the great My Love For Music blog and podcasts. Just listen to the intro and that will explain why… {smile}
OK! Let’s get to part 3 of the RIBS 2011 “summer” mixes. Part 3? Yep. If you recall the first two parts of this series were posted back in February during the coldest, most miserable winter I can remember living through in a long, long time. In case ya missed them, here is the link:
RIBS TPTD: Summer Heat – Too Hot, parts 1 & 2
The first parts were mostly up-tempo, party mixes; just perfect for those summertime cookouts and gatherings. Now, part 3 is for when you want to just enjoy the beauty of the sunset, the warm, gentle breezes and just chill out with an appropriate beverage or two. Of course, a nice warm body to share these with wouldn’t hurt either! {smile}
Now, let’s all sit back and enjoy…
RIBS TPTD: Summer Heat – A Warm Summer Night…
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(Playlist: (song – artist)
- RIBS Intro - TGrundy
- RIBS “Weather Report” (Wrap Yourself In Black Satin) - TGrundy
- Breezin’ – George Benson & Al Jarreau
- Summer – Kool & The Gang
- Summer Madness - Kool & The Gang
- Long Hot Summer Night – James ‘JT’ Taylor
- DKW-RIBS Promo “Soulful Edition” - DarrenKeith
- Summer Days – Angela Bofill
- A Warm Summer Night - Chic
- Summer Love – Deja (formerly Aurra)
- RIBS Promo “AKA RIBS” - TGrundy
- Summer In The City – Quincy Jones
- Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters
- Along The Shore - Barrabas
- On The Beach (In The Summertime) – 5th Dimension
- Summer Of Our Love – Bar Kays
- In The Summertime – Michael Henderson
- Summer Rain – Carl Thomas
- EJ-RIBS Promo “Corn Liquor” – EJ Flavors
- Body Heat - Quincy Jones
- Summer Breeze - George Benson & Al Jarreau
- Barefoot On The Beach – Michael Franks
Have you missed any of the RIBS mixes we’ve posted? If you have there is now an easy way to catch up on what we’ve been up to. Just go check out the new RIBS Archives Page to see a very easy to read listing of every post (and music mix) we’ve uploaded to the site.
Enjoy!
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CUPID’S HUNT 2011: THE HUNT CONTINUES!
Filed under: CupidsHunt, Holiday, Podcast Collabs, RIBS, Triple Play Thurs-Day, music, podcasts/mixes
It ain’t over yet… the Hunt CONTINUES! Another great event for our 4th consecutive year, but we’re not satisfied yet. That’s why we’re continuing the BIG Event all week long through the 3-day President’s Day holiday weekend! Check out the RIBS post, Cupid’s Hunt 2011: The Hunt Has Begun!, for links to all 26 mixes available so far…
Cupid’s Hunt 2011: The Look of Love – A Baker’s Dozen
Filed under: A Bakers Dozen, CupidsHunt, Podcast Collabs, RIBS, Triple Play Thurs-Day, music, podcasts/mixes
A second entree from the RIBS kitchen for the Cupid’s Hunt event. This time we’re gonna do something a little different and give the “Baker’s Dozen” treatment to one of favorite ballads/love songs: The Look Of Love.
Originally composed by Burt Bacharach and Hal David performed by Dusty Springfield, this song first appeared in the 1967 spoof James Bond film Casino Royale.
Since then the song has been covered many times by a variety of artists. As a matter of fact I do remember seeing somewhere that “The Look Of Love” is number 10 on the list of the top ten most covered songs of all time. Quite a lot of versions! But for our purposes just 13 cover versions will do (12 actually since we start off the mix with the original sung by Ms. Springfield).
So, let’s get to it and take a look… at The Look Of Love. RIBS style. A Baker’s Dozen style.
Enjoy!
Cupid’s Hunt 2011: The Look Of Love – A Baker’s Dozen
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Playlist: (song - artist - album [time])
- Cupid’s Hunt: The Look Of Love INTRO – TGrundy - Vocal Intros [2:25]
- Cupid’s Hunt: Why Bother Being In Love - TGrundy Promos-Cupid’s Hunt 2011 [0:19]
- The Look Of Love - Dusty Springfield & Burt Bacharach – Casino Royale Soundtrack [4:08]
- The Look Of Love - Dells - Sweet As Funk Can Be [4:29]
- The Look Of Love - Anita Baker - Rhythm Of Love [4:47]
- CH Drop 4–Approved Message - Fave - Promos-Cupid’s Hunt 2010 [0:34]
- The Look Of Love - Pamela Williams - The Look of Love [4:02
- The Look Of Love - Sergio Mendes (ft Fergie) - Encanto [4:00]
- The Look Of Love - Isaac Hayes - Greatest Love Songs [11:13]
- CH Promo 3 - Todd Kelley/Big La - Promos-Cupid’s Hunt 2010 [0:09]
- The Look Of Love - Grover Washington, Jr. - Strawberry Moon [4:40]
- The Look Of Love - King Curtis - The Platinum Collection [2:31]
- The Look Of Love - Will Downing & Gerald Albright - Pleasures Of The Night [5:24]
- CH 2010-This Is Cupid’s Hunt - Mr. Fresh Promos-Cupid’s Hunt 2010 [0:12]
- The Look Of Love - Gabor Szabo - Bacchanal [3:17]
- The Look Of Love - Gladys Knight & The Pips – Silk N’ Soul + Nitty Gritty [2:49]
- Cupids Hunt Love Music In All The Right Places - Angel Turner - Promos-Cupid’s Hunt 2010 [0:16]
- The Look Of Love - Kenny G - Ultimate Kenny G [5:16]
- The Look Of Love - Sergio Mendes & Brazil 66 - Greatest Hits [2:38]
And remember, the love doesn’t stop here. This is just one of about two dozen Cupid’s Hunt podcasts that are being released for your Valentine’s Day celebration. Check out the “Cupid’s Hunt 2011: The Hunt Has Begun!” post for links to all of the other great soundtracks for this wonderful day of love.



