Show #8: Whitney

I really wish I didn't have to do this show. At least not like this. I had a whole other idea on how to approach VJR Show #8 but fate, being the mean bitch that she is, intervened. Whitney Houston passed away on February 11, 2012. I was asleep when the news broke and I've been in a state of denial ever since. Now that this podcast is completed, it's really hit me that Whitney is gone. Despite all the hard times she had fallen on in the past 10 years or so, Ms. Houston has always been one of the greats to me. Some of my earliest music memories began with her, especially considering music was becoming relevant to me around the time she put out I'm Your Baby Tonight and The Bodyguard soundtrack. It saddens me that I have to first celebrate her music on VJR under these circumstances but it's a fitting way for me to cope I suppose. I hope the music of this show brings you a tenth of the happiness that it has for me in my life. I love you Whitney.

Step By Step
Heartbreak Hotel
How Will I Know
Something In Common
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We Didn't Know
Hold Me
It's Not Right But It's Okay
Love Will Save The Day
*
Take Good Care Of My Heart
The Greatest Love Of All
I Believe In You And Me
Where Do Broken Hearts Go
*
So Emotional
Fine
When You Believe
I Learned From The Best
*
Saving All My Love For You
All The Man That I Need
I Have Nothing
I Will Always Love You
*
I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
My Love Is Your Love
I'm Your Baby Tonight
I'm Every Woman
*
Exhale (Shoop, Shoop)

Show #8: Whitney

Show #7: A Man Named Drake

 

For the first show of 2012, I decided to bring you a show featuring one of my favorite artists: Aubrey Drake Graham. Now, you may know Drake as the guy who exploded onto the scene with his mixtape So Far Gone in 2009 and from the countless hits and the two albums he's dropped since. But in this show, I aim to bring you the lesser known Drake music. With a few exceptions, this show consists of music from his first mixtape Room For Improvement to his first album Thank Me Later. I tried to stay away from singles as much as possible but you might hear a tune or two you've heard before. So without further ado, I give you: A Man Named Drake.

This episode is a bit shorter than previous shows, just a heads up.

The Resistance
The Calm
Fear
Don't You Have A Man
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Come Winter
Goodnight And Goodluck
Trust Issues
Overdose
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Unforgettable
Light Up
Show Me A Good Time
Miss Me
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Fireworks
For My Town (Play Ball)
Money To Blow
All Of The Lights (Remix)
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Special
City Is Mine
Closer
Asthma Team
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Still Fly



Show #7: A Man Named Drake

Show #6: The Garth Brooks Experience

Tired of the same old music? Then this is the show for you! In this episode, I strive to educate my listeners on the genius that is Garth Brooks. Yeah, you read right. Garth Brooks. Of the country music genre. Garth was introduced to me when I moved to West Virginia in 1992 and I've been hooked ever since. So join me and Garth as we tour the country hollers, drink beer, and sing of love lost! I'd also like to dedicate this episode to my mother, Bonnie Conley.

Wrapped Up In You
Kickin' And Screamin'
Mr. Blue
Longneck Bottle
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What She's Doing Now
Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)
New Way To Fly
The River
*
The Fever
Papa Loved Mama
The Night I Called The Old Man Out
Beer Run (B-Double E-Double Are You In) (Feat. George Jones)
*
Standing Outside The Fire
Friends In Low Places
Mr. Right
Rodeo
*
Same Old Story
Shameless
Learning To Live Again
One Night A Day
*
Walking After Midnight
The Thunder Rolls
If Tomorrow Never Comes
Night Rider's Lament
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The Dance



Show #6: The Garth Brooks Experience

Show #5: "Happy Birthday Michael!" 2011 Edition

To celebrate the King of Pop's 53rd birthday, I made myself a playlist of my favorite Michael songs and pushed play. I was about 20 minutes in when I realized MJ's birthday had presented me with the perfect opportunity to resurrect Victory Jumpoff Radio! So to put it simply: I once again give you Michael Jackson, just on my terms this time. Happy birthday Michael. You are still greatly missed!

Human Nature
Boyz II Men - Human Nature
Butterflies
Floetry - Butterflies
****
You Are Not Alone
Never Can Say Goodbye
Mariah Carey - I'll Be There (Live)
She's Out Of My Life (Live)
****
Ruben Studdard- I Can't Help It
Off The Wall
This Is It
ABC
****
Why You Wanna Trip On Me
Rockwell - Somebody's Watching Me
The Way You Make Me Feel
Shake Your Body (Down To The Ground)
****
2300 Jackson Street
Buttercup
Ain't No Sunshine
Come Together
****
Billie Jean
Workin' Day And Night
Remember The Time (New Jack Radio Mix)
One More Chance
****
Dirty Diana
Rock With You
Another Part Of Me
In The Closet
****
P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)



Show #5: "Happy Birthday Michael!" 2011 Edition

Show #4: Summer Madness Volume 1

After the cold winter West Virginia experienced, the first signs of warmth were greatly appreciated. In the short few days before the next cold front hit, I thought of the coming summer and all the musical memories I shared with it. It then became only right that I dedicate the next show of VJR to summertime tunage. Anything that I feel should be playing at barbecues, the beach, or the city rooftops goes as I attempt to share my summer music memories with you lucky listeners...or die tryin'!

Jay Electronica - Exhibit C
Jay-Z - Already Home (Feat. Kid Cudi)
The Fugees - Ready Or Not
6'6 240 - Tell Me That You'll Always Be Down (Feat. Willz P)
*****
Gang Starr - Rite Where U Stand (Feat. Jadakiss)
Faith Evans - Burnin' Up (Remix) (Feat. P. Diddy & Freeway)
Jodeci - Get On Up
Naughty By Nature - Feel Me Flow
*****
Aaliyah - Back & Forth
Joell Ortiz - Call Me (Feat. Novel)
The-Dream - Love King
Wale - My Sweetie
*****
Monstalung - Fresh Like Dougie (Feat. 6'6 240, A Breezy, Ace Beanz, Johnny Harmonic & Willz P)
Ashanti - Happy (Remix) (Feat. Charli Baltimore, D.O. Cannons & Young Merc)
Swizz Beatz - That Oprah
SWV - Right Here
*****
Lupe Fiasco - I'm Beaming
Sugar Ray - Every Morning
Brandy - Best Friend
Mariah Carey - Always Be My Baby
*****
Lil' Wayne - Mr. Carter (Feat. Jay-Z)
R. Kelly - Did You Ever Think? (Remix) (Feat. Nas)
Bell Biv DeVoe - Do Me
Ghostface Killah - Cherchez LaGhost (Feat. U-God)
*****
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince - Summertime

Show #4: Summer Madness Volume 1

Links for the two podcast promos:
Better In The Dark
Tales Of The Justice Society Of America

Show #1.5: Chiv On The Tables

This is long overdue. I should put this out shortly after Show #1 but I delayed it, thinking I would get to it. Then Michael died. Then I threw away the Slaughterhouse show. Then I took it to Baseline for a show. And finally, in 2010, I bring you a mix from early 2009! lol. In all honesty, Chiv (yes of Hip-Hop Manifesto fame) bought himself some turntables and threw together a little mix of the songs he was feeling at the time. So without further ado, I give you, "Chiv On The Tables"!

1. Jadakiss - Child Abuse

2. Consequence - Hottest In The Hood

3. DJ Monstalung - Dopeboyz (Feat. 6'6 240, K Kutta, & Cookiehead jenkins)

4. Capone N Noreaga - Grand Royal

5. Joell Ortiz - Covering The Classics

6. Chuck L.I. - Dynomite

7. Mic Legacy - Radio (Feat.Skyzoo)

8. J-Live - MCee

9. Royce Da 5'9" - Homage To Premier (Feat. Phonte & Stat Quo)

10. Slaughterhouse - Wack MC's

11. Rhymefest - Aint Heard It From Me (Feat. Wale)

12. The Roots - Get Busy (Feat. Dice Raw, Peedi Crakk & DJ Jazzy Jeff)

13. Bubba Sparxxx - Beatin Down Da Block (Feat. 6'6 240 & Dirt Reynolds)

14. Ludacris - M.V.P.

15. Outkast - The Art of Storytellin' Part 4 (Feat. Marsha Ambrosius)

16. Tune - Champion (Feat. B Hyphen)

Show #1.5: Chiv On The Tables

Show #3: Roc-A-Fella Edition Volume 1

Finally, Victory Jumpoff Radio has come back to the internets! This time I dedicate a whole episode to the Roc-A-Fella Records Dynasty (from 1998 to 2005) minus any songs that were contained on a Jay-Z album! Take a trip down memory lane as I unearth some of the Roc's best work and not necessarily the singles. This is only Volume 1, so expect future installments and your feedback will be greatly appreciated. Here's to the Roc!

Young Gunz - $$$ Girlz (Feat. Juelz Santana)
Memphis Bleek - My Mind Right (Feat. Ja Rule)
Beanie Sigel - Playa (Feat. Amil & Jay-Z)
Kanye West - Keep The Receipt (Feat. Dirt McGirt)
Freeway - Full Effect (Feat. Young Gunz)
*****
Memphis Bleek - Murda Murda (Feat. Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel)
Diplomats - I'm Ready
Young Gunz - Grown Man (Remix) (Feat. Kanye West & John Legend)
Kanye West - Improvise
*****
Beanie Sigel - Nothing Like It
Peedi Crakk -One For Peedi (Feat. Freeway, Young Chris & Beanie Sigel)
Jay-Z - Crew Love (Feat. Memphis Bleek & Beanie Sigel)

*****

Cam'ron - Come Home With Me (Feat. Juelz Santana & Jim Jones)
Dame Dash - Champions (Feat. Kanye West, Young Chris, Beanie Sigel, Cam'ron & Twista)
Cam'ron - Live My Life (Leave Me Alone)

Julez Santana - Dipset (Santana's Town) (Feat. Cam'ron)
*****
Young Gunz - Tough Luv (Feat. Denim & Casha)
Freeway - All My Life (Feat. Nate Dogg)
Amil - 4 Da Fam (Feat. Memphis Bleek, Beanie Sigel & Jay-Z)
State Property - When You Hear That (Feat. Dirt McGirt)
*****

Kanye West - Out The Game (Feat. Consequence & John Legend)
Kanye West - School Spirit
Cam'ron - Get 'Em Girls
Freeway - Hear The Song
*****
Cam'ron - The ROC (Just Fire) (Feat. Memphis Bleek & Beanie Sigel)

Show #3: Roc-A-Fella Edition Volume 1