Schedule --> September 4th

I will be spinning this week at Straits... see below for details:

Saturday, September 4th
7:00pm - 12:00am

793 Juniper Street NE

Schedule Update --> I will be @ Straits tonight

Straits

Saturday, August 28th -- 7:00pm - 12:00am

793 Juniper Street NE

Traffic Jam, episode 13: Tommy's Trying to KILL Me

I have a confession.  Since December of last year, I gained 20 pounds, busted a hole in the seat of a pair of jeans, and popped a button off another pair when out dancing.  


So last month I decided to join the East Decatur branch of CrossFit.  For those of you who don't know, CrossFit isn't a regular gym... the formula at CrossFit is this:  Heavy Weights + Running + "Guidance" + Sweat in your Eyes + (Torture x 2) + Peer Pressure = Results.  


The trainers are great and one in particular, Tommy, pushes me until I think I'm going to pass out, puke, or go on a cursing tirade.  For some reason, he is under the impression that I can lift way more than is logically possible for me.  Halfway into every workout, when I feel that I will drop a weight on my head, fall backwards, or be unable to finish, my pride kicks in, I get in the zone, and I do as Tommy tells me to do.  


Eventually, I start feeling fatigued and wonder if, at THIS very moment, all my muscles have given up and I am actually DYING.  Then, like magic...the workout is over, people say "good job!" and I have a full 23 hours to recover before the next session.  


So while listening to this mix, go for a run when it's 100 degrees outside, do some burpee-pullup-crunch-squats, drag an enormous tire down the street while a dog chases you, then heave a slamball onto the ground and do a cartwheel before it bounces a second time... believe me... it's a lot of fun and, no, you probably won't die doing it... at least I haven't yet.  ; )


Smells Like Teen Spirit... Nirvana
Brass Monkey (D Minus Transition Mix)... Beastie Boys feat. Will.I.Am
Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby? (Verve remix)... Dinah Washington
Lookout Weekend... Debbie Deb
I'm Ready... Kano
When I Hear Music... Debbie Deb
Easy Lover... Phil Collins & Philip Bailey
The Funk Phenomena... Armand Van Helden
One Thing Leads To Another... The Fixx
Beat It... Michael Jackson
Maniac (remix)... Michael Sembello
Call Me... Blondie
Burning Up... Madonna
Tonight (9-5 MJ Mix)... DJ Boobie
Shut Up and Drive... Rihanna
Push It... Salt N Pepa
Rock Star in B More (DJ Riz Mashup)... Da Shop vs. DJ Riz
Sweet Child O' Mine (DJ D.C.C. Mix)... Guns N'Roses
Planet Rock... Afrika Bambaataa
Give it All You Got... Afro Rican
Somebody's Watching Me... Rockwell
Glamourous Life... Shelia E

Traffic Jam, episode 12: Sunshine

For those who don't know me personally, I am not just a dj.  I am a brave, intelligent, and slightly insane middle school teacher.  Last year when I taught 8th grade science, part of the curriculum required me to teach about light waves.  When I taught them about the Sun and how life on Earth relies on the Sun's energy, several children brought up the fact that sometime in the very distant future, our Sun will go supernova and engulf us.  

I bring this up to remind people that everything, evvvverrrrything, EV-ER-Y-THANG eventually ends. People, Events, institutions, nations, and even our precious Sun are temporary...  

In the past I have worried and tried to control situations only to realize my actions were futile.  I finally realized that I am happiest when I enjoy life and accept each moment for what it is.  No holding back, no regrets, no waiting for some "perfect" moment in the future... Now is all there is.

So, here's a little sunshine... from me to you... enjoy ; )  

Act Too (Love of My Life)... The Roots feat. Common
You're Making Me High... Toni Braxton
Player's Ball... OutKast
Lazy Afternoon... The Roots
Don't Disturb this Groove... The System
It's Love... Jill Scoot
Everybody Loves The Sunshine... Roy Ayers
Old Times Sake... Sweet Sable
On & On... Erykah Badu
Crusin'... D'Angelo
Far Away... Kindred The Family Soul
There Goes My Baby... Charlie Wilson & Usher (SugarBlend)
Kissin You... Total
Just Kickin It... Xscape
I Am... Mary J. Blige
Let's Rock... Chrisette Michelle
Keep On Movin'...Soul II Soul
Maryjane... Rick James
Champagne Life... NeYo

Traffic Jam, episode 11: Beautiful Positivity

I wrote a really long explanation explaining my motivation for this mix... then I totally changed my mind about the genre and started over with different songs.  Interestingly enough, the songs still seem to convey my mood... so take from it what you like... 


Music always speaks for itself... no extraneous words are necessary... enjoy ; )





Fall In Love.... Estelle feat. John Legend
Closer (Spinna Remix)... Goapele
In the Morning (Lost Love Dub)... Kerri Chandler feat. Monique Bingham
Positivity... Poetiquette
Lardo... Bangana
Turn Me On... Blackcoffee feat. Bucie
Beautiful... (DJ Spinna Mix)... Jada
Hate On Me (Sole Channel Remix)... Jill Scott feat. Mr. V
Paradise... Roy Davis Jr.
You Ain't Really Down... Status IV
I Don't Know Why (Kenny Dope Remix)... The Brand New Heavies
Space and Time (Rheji Burrells Club Mix)...Track and Feel Events
You Brought the Sunshine... Lisa Fischer & Cindy Mizelle
Nothing Better Than Your Lovin (Hardsoul Reconstruction)...T.J. Cases feat. Natalie Broomes
Got This Feeling... Frankie J & Sonny Fodera
Southern Girls... Sonny Fodera
Another Lover (Tony Loreto & Master Kev TLMK Remix)... Tourtured Soul
Move Like This... NYC Live and Direct


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Traffic Jam, episode 10: Vitamin S(ugar)

I currently reside in Atlanta... and this summer, it has been HOT. It hasn't been the normal, humid, hotlanta heat... it has been so oppressively humid that it's a struggle to conjure basic thoughts. The only solution is to just surrender (preferably by a pool with the beverage of your choice).


For some reason... all this heat has caused Reggae music to cycle through my mind.... So here's this week's mix... enjoy ; )





I Got A Feeling (Fendahead Reggae Remix)... Black Eyed Peas
One Love... Bob Marley
Footprints... T.O.K.
Bam Bam... Chaka Demus & Pliers
Ghetto Story (Remix)... Cham feat. Alicia Keys
You Don't Love Me... Dawn Penn
Oh Yeah.... Foxy Brown feat. Spragga Benz
Uptown Top Rating... Althia & Donna
One Blood... Junior Reid
Infiltrate... Sean Paul
Romie (Wo Na Na Na Na)... Beenie Man
Walk Like a Champion... Buju Banton
Vitamin S... Baby Cham & Beenie Man
Deport Dem... Sean Paul
Tight Up Skirt... Red Rat
Ladyz... AV8
Murder She Wrote... Chaka Demus & Pliers
Tour... Capleton
Diwali... Diwali
No Letting Go... Wayne Wonder
Turn Me On... Kevin Lyttle
Gimme The Light... Sean Paul
Slow Wind... R. Kelly

Traffic Jam...

I wanted to apologize for the delay in getting the latest traffic jam out.  I've had a lot going on and I haven't been able to spend some quality alone time with my turntables.  So until I get it out, please feel free to visit http://djsugarcut.podomatic.com to hear my old mixes.  


As always, feel free to contact me if you have any ideas or song requests for a mix  : )

Schedule Update

This week I will be dj-ing the Carte Blanche IV:  Suits and Sundresses Jam

Location:  Silk Restaurant & Lounge

919 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30309

Date/Time:  Saturday, August 7, 9:00pm

Admission: Free

To view the Evite and RSVP click on the logo below....