Thursday’s Throwback: 80s Memories

The goal of Throwback Thursdays is to reminisce back on the urban sounds of the 80s and 90s. Since we started this series back up this year, we’ve tried to showcase mixtapes of that era. So far only the 90s have been represented, since it’s tough to find a digital version of an 80s mixtape. So i decided to create my own mixtape of some 80s gems. Actually, I put this mix together a few years ago, before this blogging ish, back when I went by DJ Kevy Kev.

I call this tape “80s Memories” cuz that’s exactly what it is to me. Everyone has that period in their life where the music just captivated the moment. I’m an 80s child, so this tape holds these memories for me. Breakdancing, fat shoelaces, parachute pants… those were the days. Grant it I was only 10 years old, but very impressionable.

Oh and before I forget to mention it, this ain’t a hip hop mixtape. This is freestyle, baby! 80 minutes of uninterrupted freestyle music mixed by yours truely. Take it with you to the roller skating rink or pull some cardboard out in front of the house!

1. Free Style – The Party Has Begun
2. Debbie Deb – When I Hear Music
3. Chaka Khan – I Feel For You
4. Afro-Rican – Give It All You Got
5. Trinere And Friends – Don’t Stop The Rock
6. Nuance (feat Vikki Love) – Take A Chance
7. Shannon – Let The Music Play
8. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam – I Wonder If I Take You Home
9. Starpoint – Object Of My Desire
10. George Kranz – Din Daa Daa
11. Hashim – Al Naayfish (The Soul)
12. Debbie Deb – Lookout Weekend
13. Sheena Easton – Sugar Walls
14. Midnight Star – No Parking On The Dance Floor
15. Midnight Star – Freak-A-Zoid

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