Sparkle Motion presents Special Mixx Vol 1 (2017)

Sparkle Motion once again! Over to Tobes:

"New mix from myself and Yoda inspired by early Mr. Magic and The World Famous Supreme Team radio shows. Feelgood uptempo rap, pop and R&B jams from the early to mid 80s with a few secret treats thrown in along the way... hope you guys dig it..."

Sparkle Motion - Make The Music (2016)

After a series of essential mixes, Sparkle Motion take it to the next level...

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Known for their expertly-crafted mixes and deep knowledge and appreciation of 80’s and 90’s Hip Hop and R&B, SPARKLE MOTION take their first foray into the world of original production with the release of MAKE THE MUSIC, a dazzling exploration into a world of filtered R&B vocals, golden-era rap samples, masterful keyboard arrangements and bouncy 808 bass lines. 

This strictly all-instrumental beat tape draws on a variety of influences and artists, from BABYFACE to LEVEL 42 via CAM'RON and BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS. 

Armed with a magic bag of samples that might only be identified by the most seasoned crate-digger, this is essential for fans of KENNY DOPE, ARMAND VAN HELDEN, MARK RONSON, ONRA and DAFT PUNK, while also appealing to instrumental junkies and beat-heads alike. 

From the spaced out, intergalactic vibes of ASTRO BREEZE to the pounding, synth odyssey that is TECH NOIR, MAKE THE MUSIC is a full, electronic turbo-charge of sophisticated compositions and melodies, arranged to give a retro feel while keeping things fresh, modern and cohesive. 

CRUISE CONTROL finds us riding shotgun on a misty tropical highway among the stars; soothing chords and the perfect bass guitar lick make it sound like something you'd find on a modern day OUTRUN soundtrack, while the title track MAKE THE MUSIC - featuring whirling police sirens, firey synthesizers and the perfect old-school rap vocal - wouldn't sound out of place on the soundtrack to a remake of ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK. 

Another highlight is the uptempo, soulful disco thump found on INSPIRATION, which borrows the perfect vocal chop from one of pop music's all time greats - while also paying respects to the “French Touch” sound of the mid to late 90’s. 

Indeed, showing respect and appreciation is what MAKE THE MUSIC is all about - SPARKLE MOTION pay homage to the artists and sounds they obviously loved and listened to growing up, while creating something new and unique that sounds like little else right now. 

Sparkle Motion - Mega Blends (2014)

Them Sparkle Motion boys done did it again...

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Sparkle Motion 'Night Hype' (2013)

Sparkle Motion are back with another speaker smasher for ya boomin' systems: 'Night Hype' takes it back to the days of stonewashed jean-jacket combos, doorknocker earrings, hi-top fades, 8-Ball jackets and customized Dapper Dan leathers.
During the late 80s/early 90s, R&B music was only just starting to flirt with a harder hip hop sound. Getting rappers to feature on R&B tracks was something very new at the time. Producers started moving away from polished record production to drum machine-backed rhythms that included hip hop influences.
This mix is dedicated to that era, and intended to seriously cold rock the hypest house or block party. Once you hit play, prepare for fly honeys and bass devastation everywhere. Word to ya muthaaa.

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Tracklist
Pebbles - Mercedes Boy (Remix Radio Edit)
Paula Abdul - Knocked Out (7" Version)
Pebbles - Girlfriend (Extended Version)
Sybil feat. Salt-N-Pepa - Crazy 4 U
Johnny Gill - Wrap My Body Tight
Tony Terry - She's Fly (Dub Mix)
Sparkle Motion - Can't Stop The Show (Blend)
Al B. Sure! - Off On Your Own (Street Mix)
Jody Wately feat. Eric B. & Rakim - Friends (Remix)
Pebbles - Giving You The Benefit (Extended Version)
Bobby Brown - Every Little Step (Remix)
Today - Girl I Got My Eyes On You (12" Version)
Johnny Gill - Fairweathered Friend (Radio Remix)
Karyn White - The Way You Love Me (12" Hype Mix)
The Gyrlz - Wishing You Were Here (Boyz Meet Gyrlz 12" Mix)
Jody Wately - Real Love
Mac Band - Roses Are Red (Extended Version)
Stacy Lattisaw - Dance For You (Extended Version)
The Good Girls - I Need Your Love
Alyson Williams - Sleep Talk (12" Mix)
Sheena Easton - The Lover In Me (7" Version)
Vanessa Williams - The Right Stuff (Dub-A-Delic)

Sparkle Motion - Flight School Vol 3 (2013)

DJ Yoda and OBFZL contributor Tobes return in their Sparkle Motion guise for another of their 'Flight School' mixes.

"Buckle up and brace yourselves for Sparkle Motion's third and final installment of their hugely popular "Flight School" mixtape series. If you've flown with them before, you already know what to expect: first class 80s funk, soul and R&B breaks, obscure and familiar, all mixed together with superior turntable skills. Download and prepare for take off..."

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Sparkle Motion 'Miracle Blends' (2013)

Time to lace up those Timbs, throw on a Champion hoodie and get ya Eastcoast Stomp on... Sparkle Motion are back with "MIRACLE BLENDS". TOBES and DJ Yoda cut, mix and scratch their way through an hour of "Yo! MTV Raps" staples, blending Hip-Hop and R&B acapellas with instrumentals, originals and remixes - with a few surprises thrown in along the way. "Miracle Blends" was inspired by the legendary New York City tape-masters of the early 90s like Ron G, Kid Capri and Doo Wop...

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TRACKLIST:
Mary J. Blige & Big Daddy Kane - Prince of Real Love (Blend)
Prince Markie Dee - Typical Reasons (Swing My Way)
Chi Ali & The Notorious B.I.G. - Roadrunner Bullshit (Blend)
Little Shawn - I Made Love (4 Da Very 1st Time)
Naughty By Nature & Jade - I Wanna Love You, Bastard (Blend)
Positive K - I Got A Man
Queen Latifah - Latifah's Had It Up 2 Here
Eric B. & Rakim - What's On Your Mind
Roz featuring D-Nice - A-Yo, Crumbs! (Blend)
2Pac - If My Homie Calls
K-Solo - I Can't Hold It Back
Portrait - Honey Dip
Fam-Lee - Runs In The Fam-Lee
Monie Love - Work It Out
Intelligent Hoodlum & Tha Alkaholiks - Likwit Groove (Blend)
Naughty By Nature - Written On Ya Kitten
Intro - Let Me Be The One
Kool G. Rap & Snoop Doggy Dogg - Ill Street Nuts (Blend)
Heavy D. & The Boyz, Naughty By Nature & C.E.B. - On A Peaceful Point (Blend)
C.E.B. - Get The Point
Heavy D. & The Boyz - Truthful
Jade - Don't Walk Away (Sparkle Motion RMX)
Portrait - Here We Go
AMG & Tammy Lucas - Is It Good, Bitch? (Blend)
Antexx and The Click - Understand Me Vanessa (Vanessa Yo) (RMX)
YGz & A Tribe Called Quest - Street Jazz (Blend)
Apache & The Pharcyde - Ya Mama's a Gangsta Bitch (Blend)
Real Uptown Love (Interlude)
LL Cool J & Nice & Smooth - Around The Way Junkies (Blend)

Sparkle Motion 'Flight School Volume 2'

This is the second installment of 'Flight School' by Sparkle Motion aka
Tobes and DJ Yoda. I'll let them tell it:

"By the power of jheri curl juice, Sparkle Motion (DJ Yoda & TOBE$) are back with more synthesized fire to take you higher and higher!

After the phenomenal success of Vol. 1, step on board for another hour of 80s R&B breaks - no vocals, just uptempo boogie bangers and slow jam burners for you to break out the scented oils to"

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"Hang tight for the second volumes of "New Jack City" and "Slow Jamz", and a new series "Miracle Blendz".

Sparkle Motion are the new Bell Biv Devoe! (But DJs)."