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MAIYA PRESENTS…INNERVISIONS VOL. 5

D’Angelo- Everybody Loves The Sunshine

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Here we are with Innervisions Vol. 5. For those of you who are new to the compilation series, it was inspired by Stevie Wonder’s 1973 classic record. On these mixes, I include a lot of old-school soul, funk, R&B and blend it with some modern songs for a trippy experience. You should feel like you stepped into a time machine either to the past or the future when you play the songs. I’ve been getting my footing for getting these to sound right for a while, and I think it’s the most cohesive set besides Vol. 3 which is my favorite to date. Tracks and links after the jump.  As always thanks to NO for his artistic perspective with the artwork. Enjoy!

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MAIYA PRESENTS…SEASONS

Sometimes we’ve done seasonal compilations that have been more literal, but to me these songs just take me to that place. The leaves are falling and the temperature is lowering. Old memories are phasing out to create room for new experiences.

Tracks/link next door.

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MAIYA PRESENTS…RENDEZVOUS VOL. 4

Pardon me for being a woman of few words this time. I’ve been insanely busy and after long days, these songs have helped me unwind.

Tracks/link after the jump.

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DJ CUTS DENZEL | FAT JON | JAY-Z

Aight… We truly aint on some Jigga dickridin or anything… but it just seems that the producers we truly appreciate seem to go better than what Hov originally recorded it to. I know theres been a plethora of the Jigga man on here as of late & like I said… we aint dickridin… it’s just good music & that’s what u come here for right? Palabra! So with that being said… the homie Nickatron (LYSBC WHATTUP!!) blessed us with this Fat Jon/Jay-Z collabo entitled “Reprint Tomorrow” & like the others it goes hard.

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That’s my schitt! It’s funny cuz with these mash ups, I am actually listening to Hov’s lyrics now. Hahahaha

Tracklist & DL after the skip…

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MAIYA PRESENTS…COSMIC SOUNDS

Blind I Faithful! We acquire more and MORE of you each month, and we love sharing our compilations with you. There is so  much fun in it. My last few mixes have been smooth and soulful- reflective of my typical mood. But this past month has been loaded with crazy-making-moments and lots on my plate. So as a result, I spiced this one up a little bit. Its jumpier and more bombastic, but then there are pleasant lulls along the way with the slow-rolling joints.

Tracks and link after the DDDDDDRRRRRoooPPPP

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