Flashback Friday: DJ Clue and Sara Bareilles

Who is ready for the weekend?

Don’t you all scream at once – first we have to get through Friday. Here’s some music to help.

Edward is annoyed by mixtape hosts but enjoys their music.

DJ Clue Presents Backstage Mixtape: A Hard Knock Life (2000)

Edd said: “Think DJ “WE DA BEST!!!” Khaled is an annoying mixtape host? Then you must be too young to remember DJ Clue, who pioneered annoying mixtape adlibs. His random shoutouts and ‘ha haaaas’ ruined dozens of ’90s songs. Anyway, Backstage was the soundtrack to the “documentary film” “A Hard Knock Life,” which was basically footage of a big Jay-Z concert tour. The mixtape is a surprisingly decent mix of R&B and rap chart-toppers of the era. There are quite a few choice gems here, if you can get over Clue yelling at you for an hour. “CLUMINATI!!!!!!!!!!!”

Also check out:
“Hate Music” – Cam’Ron featuring Juelz Santana
“Just Leave Your Love” – Christion

Javacia is in the mood for a “Love Song.”

Sara Bareilles, Little Voice (2007)

Jai said: “From the moment I heard her debut single “Love Song” on the radio I was a Sara Bareilles fan. I’ve seen her in concert twice and my copy of the Little Voice CD boasts her autograph (which I stood in line for nearly an hour to get. I took a picture with her too!). With her powerful voice and thought-provoking lyrics, a few of Bareilles’ songs even made its way to Edd’s iPod.”

Also check out:
“Gravity”
“One Sweet Love”

Now, it’s your turn. Email edward@soulinstereo.com, hit us up on Twitter @etbowser or @writeousbabe, or stop by the comments section and share your Flashback Friday album.  Leave a couple of sentences describing what makes it so great. We’ll feature your album on the blog.