In the Key of Blue presented by DJ Ferbidden

Man, I do love a good double entendre! If you are of a certain age and grew up in the 80s and 90s, you will not want to let this mix go—there are a few party mainstays and car jams. I can’t stop nodding my head to this one. Good luck trying to name all the songs and artists on this one. I don’t think you can do it without looking them up. If you do, hit me up! Please like, follow, and share! It takes a village, and you are my Tribe if you made it this far. Tell me how I am doing and what you want to hear podcast@djferbidden.com.  

You are not ready for this banger. Seriously, if you don’t understand this mix, we can’t be friends! Okay, I am being a little dramatic. This mix defines the art of a “DJ Drop.”  A fast pace, slow burn with a great payoff toward the end. You may not like all the songs, but there is something in this mix for you, I promise. Some classics you would expect to hear with, what I believe, include exciting twists and turns, dropping you right into the next groove. Hang in there and you will be rewarded with a mix like no other. I can’t do this without you. Please, like, follow, and share! Let me know how I am doing and what you want to hear podcast@djferbidden.com.  

Welcome to Team Right. On this mix, you will be reminded of some classics and introduced to other songs that I believe will become classics for the next generation of Twerkers! Check back, listen in a few years, and let me know if I got this mix right or wrong. Should there be more mixes in this series? I think you know those mixes will be called “Up” and “Down” if I do. Enjoy your workout! Drop me a line at podcast@djferbidden.com. 

Let me know if you are Team Left or Team Right. I don’t think there is a wrong answer as long as you move. And no, Miley did not invent Twerking; sorry to disappoint you. I am pretty sure some of you will debate the song selections. Personally, if you are into classics, your vote will probably be for Team Left. Either way, I would start with the left and shift to the right. Please subscribe, share, rate, and leave me some feedback! How am I doing? Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com.

The long overdue sequel to “Fela’s Legacy,” I present to you “Summer Sizzle ‘23.” In a year, the genre has exploded to create some of the hottest artists and remixes heard worldwide. The vibe is strong, chill, and seductive. I hope you discover a new artist and enjoy familiar favorites as we take an exhilarating sonic journey of sound. From chart-toppers to hidden gems, a few I think will be hit later this summer. I held back a couple of hits to feature in a future edition-don’t worry; I didn’t forget about Tems. It’s hot, and I am in the Lab cooking more fresh mixes. So, tune in and tune out the world for an hour! Stay connected and follow me for more in this series. Will you take this journey with me? Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com.

Fela Kuti's legacy of Afrobeat lives on with this new generation of artists, including Burna Boy, Teni, Rema, and Skiibii, who are taking the world by storm. We are hearing more Afrobeat on R&B radio stations across the country daily. I love the textures and chill vibe that this sound brings. This is my first AfroBeat Mix. Let me know what you think. Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com. Shoutout to all my extended Nigerian family stateside. 

Even for me, this mix is a little all over the place—some old dance classic with a twist of current pop sprinkled in here and there. I mean, when was the last time you heard Donna Summer mixed with James Brown? I’ll wait. Please subscribe, share, rate, and leave me some feedback! How am I doing? Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com. Andiamo!

I am picking up right where we left off. Here are some more classic pop and rock cuts. Don’t stop the party! Let’s keep rolling. Please subscribe, share, rate, and leave me some feedback! How am I doing? Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com. Andiamo!

These are some of my favorite pop and rock songs to play during weddings—nothing like a good guitar solo to get you going. Sometimes mixes make themselves; this was one of them. The selection may seem a little random, but it works. Please subscribe, share, rate, and leave me some feedback! How am I doing? Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com. Andiamo!

Welcome to the second mix in this series. Volume 2 is a very chill R&B mix to set the vibe you want on a low-key night. This mix has a little of everything; a couple of classics and a few songs that didn’t get a lot of mainstream airplay. There is one transition in this mix that gets me excited. I hope you feel the same way when you hear it. Please subscribe, share, rate, and leave me some feedback! How am I doing? Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com. Andiamo!

A little :30-minute quick hit mix to get you up and on your way. Nothing wrong with a bit of Future, Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Lil Wayne to get your blood going. Please subscribe, share, rate, and leave me some feedback! How am I doing? Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com. Andiamo!

Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo AKA The Neptunes need no introduction. This producing duo has been making magic together since High School. To be completely honest, in doing research for this mix, I had no idea all the hits they created but once I strung them all together is quite apparent. Once you get into the mix, that unique Neptunes sound and instrumentation start to stand out, and its irresistible toe-tapping good! Listen to all the artists who shout them out in their lyrics. I am sure you will learn about one: too many artists, too many songs for one mix. I am sure there will be another. Please subscribe, share, rate, and leave me some feedback! How am I doing? Hit me up anytime at podcast@djferbidden.com. Shout out to my other home-Two up, two down…if you know, you know. Andiamo!

Are you ready for this action-packed mix? Welcome to “The Get Down.” Put your dancing shoes on for this mix, including popular Funk, Soul, R&B, and Boogie classics you grew up cleaning the house to on Saturday mornings. Please remember to follow, share, and leave a comment. Let me know what you think. Andiamo!Some of the artists you will hear in this episode: Dazz Band, Ready for the World, Michael Jackson, Gap Band, Chaka Khan, Evelyn "Champagne" King, Johnny Kemp, Midnight Star, S.O.S Band, Cameo, The Whispers, Teena Marie, Carl Carlton, The Pointer Sisters, Tom, Browne, Kool and the Gang, Stephanie Mills, Luther Vandross, Cheryl Lynn, 52nd Street, and Loose Ends.

Welcome to DJ’s Choice. In this series, I will explore must-have songs that I can’t live without. These cuts are essential songs to have in your music collection. Although the first song is long, this mix is short and to the point; I didn’t want to add pieces and unnecessarily mess up the flow to make it a certain length. Inspired by the groups that came up in the New Edition era, these were the must-play cuts of any inner-city dance or house party. These songs are cherished and remain popular today. Let’s take a journey together, shall we? Please like, share, leave a comment, and subscribe.Some of the artists you will hear in this episode: Soul II Soul, Levert, Chuckii Booker, New Edition, Al B. Sure, Bobbie Brown, The Boys, Troop, Force MDs, and Ralph Tresvant.

Well, you have to start somewhere, and this is where I landed—no rhyme or reason. Sometimes you have to stop seeking perfection and make a leap of faith. I thought it was fitting for me to start where my DJ career began; in the South! Some of these songs take me back to my college days, while others are only a few months old. Sometimes you just have to mix it all up! We will make many other musical stops around the world. Please share, drop me a line, and let me know what you like and what you don't like. DJs thrive off crowd participation. Without feedback, we can't grow as artists. Check back soon for another volume. Andiamo! Some of the artists you will hear in this episode: Slim Thug, Wale, Rick Ross, T.I., Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Ludacris, Mike Jones, Paul Wall, Trick Daddy, Bone Crusher, and D4L.