Sessions with Mario B

Hey! I'm back with a few cuts for your commute - I have been busy, but just wanted to put a few oldies, and some new goodies out for your listening pleasure. No Rhyme, reason,or theme, just wanted to share. Enjoy! Track List: * Wake Up Show Anthem (1994) - Featuring: Lauren Hill, Nas, Saafir, Rass Kass, Dred Scott, Organized Konfusion, & Shyheim * The Ballad of the Black Gold - Talib Kweli & Hi-Tek (Reflection Eternal) * Just Begun - Talib Kweli, Jay Electronica, J-Cole, & Mos Def (Reflection Eternal) * The Ghost of Christopher Wallace - Jay Electronica * I Love You (Remix) - Mary J. Blige with Smif & Wessun * Those Dreaming Eyes of Mine (Remix) - D'Angelo with Redman * Be There - Havoc * Friends - Bishop Lamont * If My Mommy - Saigon * Roasted - Featuring Curren$y - Trademark da Skydiver * Bed Stuy - Spec Boogie * First Time - Diamond District featuring Steve Smith * Its Just Not Going to Work Out (Astronote El Camino Remix) - Mayer Hawthorne Repost, Share, Subscribe Now - Peace. Mario B http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

Back again to give you the freshest Hip Hop alternatives for September 2009. Its been a great month for Hip Hop - If you're a true head, click play, and let this one ride. Uh. . .You're welcome. Subscribe now with itunes - look to the lower right. As always, you can download these tracks from http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ Track List: Little Boxes - Mayer Hawthorne La La La - De La Soul Know You - J. Rawls & John Robinson is Jay ARE feat. Invizible Handz Break Up - Saigon production by Lee Bannon Get Right - Mista Fab, Zion I, Jern Eye The Edge - The Burnerz feat. The Grouch & Martin Luther Special - Tame One & Del Tha Funky Homosapien Catalina - Raekwon feat. Lyfe Jennings - production by Dr. Dre New Wu - Raekwon, Method Man, & Ghostface Killa Cool Relax - Naledge feat. Jay Electronica The Way I Live - KRS ONE & Buckshot feat. Mary J. Blige Fuck You - The Knux Ace's Take - Esoteric feat. Masta Ace True Love - Apathy feat. Phonte Repost, Share, Subscribe Now - Peace. Mario B http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

We are all in search of Truth. What is reality? Are you true to yourself? Here are some selections guaranteed to make you think about what the real truth in our lives may be. Listen and draw your own conclusions. Enjoy! The Truth Mix Tape: * Dialogue from the motion picture "A Few Good Men" * Dialogue from the motion picture "The Matrix" * Angel - Massive Attack * Dialogue from the motion picture "Fight Club" * Wrist of Kings - Isis * Dialogue from the motion picture "Fight Club" * Seein' Thangs - DJ Shadow feat. David Banner * Homeland & Hip Hop - Mumia Abu- Jamal - Immortal Technique * Hip Hop - Dead Prez * Dialogue from the motion picture "A Few Good Men" * Sheep to the Slaughter - Paris * Welcome to the Terror Dome - Public Enemy * Dialogue from the motion picture "Fight Club" * The Prophecy - Immortal Technique * Persecuted Patriot - Pro'Verb * What Would You Do Intro - Paris * What Goes Around - NAS * Sunday Seance - Blockhead * Dialogue from the motion picture "American Beauty" Thanks for Listening - Forward, Share, Repost, Subscribe now! Mario B PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

In an effort to keep that Real Hip Hop Alive, this session will cover recently released material from underground hip hop's most interesting artists. Download these songs and more at: http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ Track List: * Magnetic Arts - DJ Honda feat. Mos Def * One Plus One - Nas feat. Large Professor * Holy Are You - Rakim * How I Got Over - The Roots * Yesterday - D. Black * The Return - D. Black * All The Way - Truck North prod. Beatnik & K-Salaam * Top Rank - JR & PH7 feat. Guilty Simpson & Black Milk * Ordinary Day - Dreamer (Hollyweerd), B.O.B. & Big Rube * Two For One - Punchline * We On To Something - Oddisee * Bloggers - Freeway prod. Jake One * If There's A Cure For This - 2Pac & Snoop Dogg * No No - Pac Division Thanks for Listening! Subscribe, Share, & Repost! PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

Fresh from Rock the Bells - Fresh New Hip Hop for July. Peep: http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ * Medicine Ball - Eminem * Be Worried - Nas * Hallelejah - Bishop Lamont (feat Xzibit) prod. Dr. Dre Commentary on "Real Beefs": * The One - SlaughterHouse * Evil Deeds - Wu Tang Clan (feat. Ghostface Killa & Havoc) * Something That I Like - Ryan Leslie feat. Pusha T from the Clipse * Calling - Rapper Big Pooh * In Soft Focus - Lush Life (feat. Ariel Pink & Elzhi) * Deep (prod. Black Milk) - Elzhi * Ridiculous (Common, Pharaohe Monch, & OC) - DJ JS-1 * Gimme That Love - Serius Jones * Playa Hater - The Luniz * Summertime in the LBC - The Dove Shack Thanks for Listening! Peace, Mario B PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

Since popular R&B has been relegated to whatever television show P-Diddy decides to put on MTV, I decided to play a few of my favorites, which are probably your favorites too. Check it out. * If It Isn't Love - The New Edition * Don't Be Afraid - Aaron Hall * Come Inside - Intro * Knockin' The Boots - H-Town * Touch Me, Tease Me - Case feat. Foxxy Brown * Baby Baby Baby - TLC * Quality Time - Hi-Five * Right Here (MJ Human Nature Remix) - SWV * If You're Girl Only Knew - Aaliyah * Twisted - Keith Sweat * My Body - LSG * You Make Me Wanna - Usher Thanks for Listening! PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

We all need more SOUL. Turn this up! Track List: * Be Here - Raphael Saadiq/D'Angelo * No Love - Erykah Badu * Don't You Forget It - Glenn Lewis * Spanish Joint (feat. Charlie Hunter) - D'Angelo * Charlene - Anthony Hamilton * Love No Limit - Mary J. Blige * Fallin' - Jamiroquai * Steppin' Stone - Duffy * Chasing Pavements - Adele * Lay Your Head on my Pillow - Tony Toni Tone * You Make Me want to Smile Again - Eddie Jackson * A Long Walk - Jill Scott You Can Bet Your Last Money, It's Gonna Be a Stone Gas, Honey! We Wish You Love, Peace, and SOOOOOOUUL! Thanks for Listening! Mario B PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

Rest in Peace Michael Jackson. Thanks for the great songs, and the memories that they provided for me while growing up. From moonwalking in socks across my bedroom carpet, and then getting shocked when I touched a door knob to watching the Thriller video so many times that I could do the entire choreographed dance - I loved your music, and still do. This tribute mix tape could have been five hours, but I chose a few of my favorites that you probably haven't heard a million times in the past week. So, no Billie Jean, Thriller, or Beat It. Enjoy - Turn this up - Keep his music alive. Track List: * NBC News Report - Michael Jackson Dies * "Two Hours" - Tettris * Michael Comments on creating music * Michael Comments on his one wish * Rock My World (feat. Chris Tucker) * Remember the Time * Say Say Say (feat. Paul McCartney) * I Wanna Be Where You Are * Who's Loving You * "Music & Wine (TekSoul Dub)" - Blue Six * Michael Jackson Interview (Music, Fans, Relaxing, Gossip) * Don't Stop Til You Get Enough * Get on the Floor * Rock With You * Michael's comments on "We Are the World" * We Are the World - USA For Africa * Man in the Mirror * You Are Not Alone * Human Nature * Excerpt from Swagger Jackson's Revenge - Jay Electronica Thanks for Listening! Mario B PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

In the late 80's and early 90's, The San Francisco Bay Area was a hotbed for underground hip hop focused on mackin', hustlin', and pimpin' - while LA was getting more attention with Bloods, Crips, and Gangsta Lifestyle - The Bay was concerned with being the best from their hoods. In this session, you'll hear and learn about early Bay Area Underground Hip Hop that set the tone for the Hyphy movement. Track Listing: * Too Hard For the F**ckin Radio - Mac Dre * Heat 4 Yo Azz - Celly Cell * Carlos Rossi - E-40 & The Click * Scandalous - Coughnut & The IMP * Stressed Out - Young Cellski * Game Recognize Game (Remix) - JT Tha Bigga Figga (feat. Mac Mall) * Don't Give No Bammer Weed - RBL Posse * Coming Up $hort - Too Short * Pimp of the Year - Dru Down * The Devil Made Me Do It - Paris * Sic Wit Tis - Mac Mall * Smoke Dope & Rap - Dre Dog * But I Get Paid Nasty (Extended) - The Mac Thanks for Listening! Mario B PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM

I don't smoke, but I know that most people don't like to smoke alone - here's a chance to fire up with Craig and Smokey, and listen to a few tracks that are guaranteed to keep you where you want to be. Enjoy these tracks - lots of new Hip Hop as well. New Hip Hop courtesy of http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ Click Play and Enjoy! Track List: * Dialogue from the motion picture "Friday" * Roll It Up, Light It Up, Smoke it Up - Cypress Hill * Addition - Ataxia * Breathe & Stop (J. Period Remix) - Q-Tip * Go Ahead in the Rain - Tribe Called Quest * Dialogue from the motion picture "Dazed & Confused" - George Washington * Moments in Love - The Art of Noise * Dialogue from the motion picture "Dazed & Confused" - Wooderson * Moments In Love Interlude (Don Cannon Remix) - The Cool Kids * Jump Rope feat. Tenile (Don Cannon Remix) - The Cool Kids * All I Need - Radiohead * F*ck Pluggin' That Dumb Shit - Gio BasiCali * Can't Cheat Death - Jay-Z production by DJ Premiere * I Play My Kazoo - Grand Analog * We Still Here - Trek Life production by Oddisee * Dialogue from the motion picture "Friday" - And you know this, MAN! Thanks for Listening - Peace! Mario B PS: CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO MARIO B RADIO AT BLIP.FM var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));

Hip Hop Flashbacks coupled with dialogue from some of my favorite tv shows from back in the day. Its very interesting to hear the messages that were conveyed in these classic sitcoms- Guaranteed to make you smile, and nod your head to these beats.. More to come - Repost, Share, Subscribe Now! Track List: * Theme & Dialogue from "Good Times" - Michael Gets Suspended * Here We Go Again - DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince * I"m Kurious - Kurious * The Natural - Mic Geronimo * Theme & Dialogue from "The Facts of Life" - What are you Smoking? * Mass Appeal - Gangstarr * Day One (feat. Big L, AG, Lord Finesse, & OC) - Diamond * Me or the Papes - Jeru the Damaja * Theme & Dialogue from "Different Strokes" - Nancy Reagan visits Arnold * Gimme Yours - AZ * You Know (Remix) - Show & AG * Dialogue from "Different Strokes" - Willis Gets Invited to a Party * Bucktown - Smiff N Wessun * Bring The Pain - Method Man * All I Need Is You To Get By - Method Man & Mary J. Blige Peace! Thanks for Listening! Mario B The PODCASTING DIRECTORY

Download for some of my Neo Soul Favorites: * I Couldn't Keep It to Myself - Tony Toni Tone * Ask of You - Raphael Saadiq * Just Me and You - Tony Toni Tone * Love Rain - Jill Scott feat. Mos Def * Glitches - Amel Larrieaux feat. The Roots * You Got Me - The Roots feat. Erykah Badu * The Other Side of the Game - Erykah Badu * Lifetime - Maxwell * Smooth - D'Angelo * Can We Fall In Love - Darien Brockington * Sweetest Thing - Lathun * Your Ups are Downs - Don Scribbs Thanks for Listening - Peace

You may have missed this April 20th celebration, so why not do it again? After all, its 4:20 somewhere, right? I don't smoke anymore, but I appreciate those who do. This mix contains some of my old favorites to keep you where you want to be. Grab your headphones, click play, and fire up. Turn this up - More of these to come. Track Listing: * Dialogue from the motion picture "Dazed and Confused" * Get Lifted - Keith Murray * Stoned is the Way of the Walk - Cypress Hill * Dave's Not Here - Cheech and Chong * Do You Know the Name of That Song? - Crank Yankers - Special Ed * Mighty Clouds of Smoke - Total Devastation * Dialogue from the motion picture "Dazed and Confused" * I Got 5 On It - The Luniz * Dialogue from the motion picture "Dazed and Confused" * I'm Feelin' Myself - Mac Dre * Dialogue from the motion picture "Coming To America" * Gala Event - The Beastie Boys * Smoke Two Joints - Sublime * Legalize It - Peter Tosh * Dialogue from the motion picture "Coming To America" - Soul Glo * Dialogue from the motion picture "Coming To America" - Barber Shop * Children are the Future - Randy Watson & Sexual Chocolate * Pack The Pipe - The Pharcyde * Bomb Azz P*ssy - Dogg Pound Feat. Snoop Dogg * Drugs Have Done Good Things - Bill Hicks Thanks for Listening - Share, Repost, and Subscribe Now! Mario B

Brand New Hip Hop mixed with Classic Soul. Guaranteed to shorten your commute, and put a smile on your diamond grill. New Tracks courtesy of http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ Week In Review Ending 05.01.09 Track List: * Dialogue from the motion picture "Boomerang" - Boney T * All I Do - Stevie Wonder * The Thrill is Gone feat Styles P & Talib Kweli - Statik Selektah * C.R.E.A.M - El Michele's Affair * Dialogue from the motion picture "Boomerang" - Billards Theory * Clarity Feat Skyzoo - BrokeN English * I Can't Help Myself - The Four Tops * Back Again - Reflection Eternal * Dialogue from the motion picture "Boomerang" - Mental Rolodex * 4 Minutes to Lockdown Feat Ghostface & Raekwon - Redman & Method Man * Alive (King Most Remix) - J-Boogie's Dubtronic Science * Dialogue from the motion picture "Boomerang" - Thanksgiving Dinner * I Heard it Through the Grapevine - Marvin Gaye * Mystique Feat Oddisee - P.A. * Dialogue from the motion picture "Boomerang" - Hammer Time * Strawberry Letter 23 - Brothers Johnson * Doing Me - MURS Thanks for Listening. Next Up: * Neo Soul Show * Belated 420 Mix Tape Peace, Mario B

If you have a sales career and need inspiration, or if you just love electronic music, give this a listen - new and old. This mix contains some of my favorite beats with helpful hints on how to sell, sell, sell, oh yeah, and sell. . so, grab a drink or a smoke, click play, and listen. Keep the music alive! Turn this up! Repost, Share, and Subscribe. . . Track List: * Dialogue from the motion picture "Deep Cover" * Cliche Intro - Prefuse 73 * Back in Time - Prefuse 73 * Parallax View - Ectomorph * Car Salesman - Jerky Boys * Dialogue from the motion picture "Boiler Room" * Meaning - A Guy Called Called Gerald * Not Now But Soon - Imogean Heap * Darker Than Blue (Progressive Sessions) - Big Bud * Dialogue from the motion picture "Glen Gary Glen Ross" * Tom Tom Beats - AUX 88 * Inner Light - Zion I * Work is Never Done - Diplo * Dialogue from the motion picture "Boiler Room" * Al- Naafiysh (The Soul - It's Time) - Hashim * Bad Actors - Flying Lotus * Dialogue from the motion picture "Glen Gary Glen Ross" * Invasion - U.N.K.L.E. Thanks for listening! Peace, Mario B

You won't find Vanilla Ice, Marky Mark, or Snow on this show. This is strictly for the best current white rappers. If you're interested in learning more about them - Give it a listen, and refer to the links in the podcast. Repost, Share, and Subscribe: Track List: * The New Style - Beastie Boys * Kept - Eyedea & Abilities * Watch Out - Ashkon * Brothers Freestyle - Folk & Stress * Any Man - Eminem * As I Em - Asher Roth * The Lounge - Asher Roth * Gun for the Whole Family - Aesop Rock f/ El-P * The Wolf - Jedi Mind Tricks f/ ill Bill & Sabac Red * Hockey Hair - Atmosphere * Pirate Broadcast - Coley Cole * Shadows On The Sun - Brother Ali * Brooklyn-Queens - 3rd Bass * Rock Bottom - Eminem Thanks for Listening! Peace, Mario B

This Love Session Mix Tape contains brand new hip hop tracks and some older favorites that show the "heart" in real hip hop. From hooking up to heartbreak, this mix will explore the emotional range of the genre. Bump it ONE TIME, and you'll be back. . . Please repost, share, and subscribe now! Spread real hip hop. New Tracks courtesy of http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ Track Listing: * Wisdom from the motion picture "Swingers" * I Poke Her Face - Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Common, and Lady GaGa * Be By Myself - Asher Roth f/Cee Lo * Over the Breaks - J-Dilla * Wisdom from the motion picture "Swingers" * Lots of Lovin' - Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth * Love - J-Dilla f/ Pharoahe Monche * The Lady Behind Me - Percee P * Can't You See - Total f/ Notorious BIG * "What Not to Do" from the motion picture "Swingers" * Welcome to Heartbreak - Kanye West f/ Kid Cudi * Impossible - Diz Gibran * Renee - The Lost Boys * You Never Know - Immortal Technique f/ Jean Grae Thanks for Listening - Next up: "My White Rapper Show" Peace, Mario B

An entertaining mix of brand new hip hop tracks mixed with some classic soul. New Tracks courtesy of http://www.itiswhatitishiphop.blogspot.com/ Track Listing: * Got To Be There - Jackson Five * Infinity Sound (Never Ending) - Madlib * People, Places, Things - Outasight * Mrs. International - Method Man & Redman * Don't Say Nuthin' Remix - THE ROOTS * Xxplosive (Instrumental) - Dr. Dre * Excerpts from Eddie Murphy's Delirious - "Singers" * Never Too Much - Luther Vandross * Love TKO - Teddy Pendergrass * Look p in the Stars - Kid Cudi f/ Wale * Let Us Live - The Game f/ Chrisette Michele * You'll Never Find A Love - Lou Rawls * The Zone - J-Live f/ Chali 2 Na * Spoonie Takes Out a Personal - From Crank Yankers Thanks For Listening - Please share and repost! Peace, Mario B

Love Session Show featuring great R&B music from 1986 - 1994. Love Advice and Love Dedications Track List: * Do We Have a Chance for our Love - Whistle * I Will Always Be There For You - Anquette * All I do is Think of You - TROOP * If I Ever Fall In Love - SHAI * Closer Than Friends - Surface * You Are My Everything - Surface * Two Occasions - The Deele * Seasons Change - Expose * When will I see you Smile Again - BBD * Slow Love - Doc Boxx & B Fresh * Piece of My Love - GUY Background Tracks: * Moments In Love - The Art of Noise * Siempre Hay Esperanza - Sade More Love Sessions and Mix Tapes to come! Peace.

While in production for the Love Session - I decided to put together this mix of what is sure to be an entertaining hour of breakbeats, hip hop, electro, and some other interesting tracks. Click Play, and then kick back and relax - be enlightened. Track List: * Sister Brake (Bill Hicks - Mandatory Marijuana) - Simon Harris * Bill Hicks "The Elite" * Black President - NAS * Just Step Prelude - Mobb Deep * Detroit Non Stop (Bill Hicks - Mandatory Marijuna) - AUX 88 * Music is the Key - Foul Play * Burn my Shadow - UNKLE * Coastin' - Zion I & K. Flay * Wake it Up - E-40 with AKON * I'm on a Boat - Lonely Island with T-PAIN * Red Bus Has to Leave - DJ Shadow * Big Beat - Simon Harris * The Rhythm - Kwame * Fly Like an Eagle - Steve Miller Band * Baby Come Back - Player * Dialogue from "40 Year Old Virgin" Great for cruising, great for a party, or just good listening. . . Download, and pass it on. Next up - Love Session (R&B Favs from 1986 to 1994) Peace! Mario B

Sessions with Mario B will explore various music genres to expose, educate, and entertain the listener. This session will focus on current alternative hip hop music and artists. Introduction - Alternative Hip Hop New Releases: Day ‘N’ Nite - Kid Cudi Optimist (We are not for them) - P.O.S. The Believers (feat. Slug from Atmosphere) - Brother Ali Transformations (Exhibit A) - Jay Electronica Hard To Get - Jay Electronica We Fight We Love - Q-Tip & Raphael Saadiq You (The Only Ones) - Strange Fruit Project What I Write - Elzhi Featured Artist - Little Brother: Hiding Place - featuring Elzhi - Album: Mistrel Show Give It to Ya - Pete Rock - Album: Soul Survivors II Love Joint Revisited - Album: The Listening Good Clothes - Album: The Get Back Next: The Number One - Atmosphere The Narrow Path - Blu & Exile Floating Locus - Prince Ali Flashbacks: One to Grow On - UMC’s (1992) Peachfuzz - KMD (1990) Don’t Let it Go to Your Head - Brand Nubian (1998) Next Session with Mario B: Love Lines - 80's & 90's R&B Classics Send a message or comment Now for your Love dedications or Love advice!