Ring Tone by the Pride Piper

The Pride Piper's back for another one of his updated classics, adapted for modern times and modern technology. Today's track is originally by Midnight Star called Slow Jam (YouTube Video). Now I know and understand if some of you out there might not be familiar with the group Midnight Star so rather than cyber-jack their bio, I'll provide you a link to their Wikipedia Page. And while I'm at it, I'll take a moment to give a shout to my pops who used to play these jams when i was ankle low to a caterpillar's toe. Good Looking Out Pops!!

Spoiler\........./ Alert:
This adaptation reflects the
possibility that in the not so
distant future a couple
could fall in love
over a ring
tone.

Ring Tone

I was all alone
I was feeling rather low
I needed someone to
Lift my spirits up

So I dropped in on a dance
Just to take a glance
And there this sweet, lovely thing was
She was more than enough

I asked her for her hand
Said, "Would you like to dance?"
So pleased that I had asked
She quickly took my hand
And we danced and fell in love
On a ring tone

Play another ring tone
This time make it sweet
On a ring tone
For my baby and for me
Play another ring tone
This time make it sweet
On a ring tone ( a ring tone, yeah)

Seems what you say is true
I feel the same way too
See I waited all night long
Just to dance with you

And when you touched my hand
I knew you were the man
To turn my world around
And make my dreams come true

The magic in your eyes made me realize
That everything I feel has got to be real
And we danced and fell in love
On a ring tone

Play another ring tone
This time make it sweet
On a ring tone
Play another ring tone
This time make it sweet
On a ring tone

Play another ring tone
This time make it sweet
On a ring tone
Play another ring tone
This time make it sweet
On a ring tone

Play another ring tone
This time make it sweet
On a ring tone
Play another ring tone
This time make it sweet
On a ring tone

Holla if Ya Hear Me

Anatomy of a Mix: Hate That I Love You

I'm back with another installment of Anatomy of Mix, a journey inside the mind of tuttafucco...

For those not so familiar with this series of my blog, it's where I provide insight into the subliminal elements underneath some of my mixes. Often at times, I simply put together two songs because I think they sound good together. Other times though, I combine two songs because of their meaning in relation to each other. For a refresher on this concept, please check: Anatomy of a Mix: Billie Jean (Moonwalkin).

Today's mix started with the instrumental to a RZA song, Domestic Violence (Click Here for YouTube Video or view the embedded video below if you're able to see it.)




I'm going to skip over the part where I add a disclaimer about how I don't condone domestic violence because I'm not a fan of preaching to the choir. As the song is essentially about a dysfunctional relationship, I tried to think of think of songs that would be conceptually interesting to mix with the instrumental. Given the RZA track, the two obvious ideas would be songs about an immensely intense love or an equally strong disdain. As luck would have it, I found a song that hits both ends of the spectrum (sort of).

If you want to watch the video or hear the original version of Hate That I Love You Click Here.

Click Here to listen to Hate That I Love You mixed by tuttafucco

I hope you enjoy it.

Holla if ya Hear me!!

Mr. Cell Phone Man by the Pride Piper

The Pride Piper's coming at you with another touched-up classic...He's been spending a lot of time in the studio as of late, feverishly banging out remixes like Kandi on the Real Housewives of ATL. So don't sleep or you'll likely to be Tardy for the Party!!

Mr. Cell Phone Man by the Pride Piper

Mr. Cell Phone Man,
There's something wrong with her cell,
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click...what the hell?
Mr. Cell Phone Man,
There's something wrong with her cell
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click...what the hell?

When I dialed 611 Customer Service,
He said, "Hello may I help you please?"
I told him something must be wrong with my phone
Cause my baby wouldn't hang up on me.

Mr. Cell Phone Man,
There something wrong with her cell
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click...what the hell?
Mr. Cell Phone Man,
There something wrong with her cell
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click...what the hell?

She let the phone ring 20 times before she answered
Let me tell you what happened then (ahhhh)
A minute later, I got the operator
Saying please hang up and place your call again.

Mr. Cell Phone Man,
There's something wrong with her cell
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click...what the hell?
Mr. Cell Phone Man,
Something's wrong with her cell
I try to dial her number
I get a click...what the hell?

Some strange man is on the telephone (the telephone)
He keeps telling me my baby ain't home (that she's not home)
She ain't got no party line (Oooh!)
This situation's blowing my mind (Oooh!)
Oh, I just can't take it anymore.

Please operator. See what you can do. I dialed the right number but I still couldn't get through. Could you just check the line just one more time if you can. I'm pretty sure her phone wouldn't be answered by no man.

Mr. Cell Phone Man,
There's something wrong with her cell
When I dial my baby's number
I get a click...what the hell?
Mr. Cell Phone Man,
Something's wrong with her cell
I try to dial her number
I get a click...what the hell?

Must be a bad connection. I give her my love and affection.
I just can't take this no more.
This situation's blowing my mind...
blowing my mind...
Can't get my baby on the line.

I tried dialing information (Mr. Cell Phone Man)
I can't get no cooperation (Mr. Cell Phone Man)
Cause he's still on the phone
Telling me my baby ain't at home
Come on baby, I just can't take it any more

Help me out...
please Mr. Cell Phone Man
Help me out...
please Mr. Cell Phone Man

Mr. Telephone Man YouTube Video