Comments on: Love is a Mix Tape – 2

By: DJ Cayenne

DJ Cayenne — Fri, 11 May 2007 13:21:08 +0000

Oh, rest assured that Master Jams 4 is the worst mix tape of all time. Some people have called me a hero for removing it from circulation, but I’m no hero. It’s true. I only did what any of us would have done in the same situation. I only wish that I had done more, like disable the “record” button on the tape deck to make sure that this sick bastard never inflicted pain like this again.

The tape was “liberated” from a party in South Miami in the ’90-91 time-frame. It features that song by Kenny G (seriously), it has several power chord ballads by bad metal bands (“You’re My Angel” and “When I See You Smile” are both represented), really bad rap (“The Principal’s Office” by Young MC), The Hannukah Song by Adam Sandler (that never gets old or goes out of season), “The Safety Dance” by Men Without Hats, “Janie Got a Gun” by Aerosmith, etc. I’ll try to post the full play list, but it will require sitting in my truck for 90 minutes.

By: flavawheel (the real one)

flavawheel (the real one) — Fri, 11 May 2007 07:01:59 +0000

As long as Master Jams 4 has an extended remix of Clarence Carter’s “Strokin’” I’ll be happy. Honestly, hearing that 10 times a night from 1988-1990 just wasn’t enough. I mean, when the man was makin’ love, he wasn’t just makin’ love — he be STROKIN’!

Throw in Fine Young Cannibal’s “She Drives Me Crazy,” And I’ll be jammin’ all night! Either that, or trying to scrape out my eardrums with a corkscrew as I chug battery acid.

By: Dr J

Dr J — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:02:44 +0000

I heard selections from Master Jams 4 the last time I was in his pickup. It may be even worse than advertised.

By: Ray Charles

Ray Charles — Thu, 10 May 2007 16:05:49 +0000

Nice post. I can relate. Mixed tapes are like old notes passed in class, or a letter from an old boyfriend — another time and place. The song selections may be as meaningful as choice words on a page. I’m not throwing mine out (my husband might), technology be damned.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Thu, 10 May 2007 15:04:52 +0000

So glad it didn’t disappoint. If one is assured enough to stomach sentimentality, this book is a lovely little read.

By: Shaft

Shaft — Thu, 10 May 2007 12:33:21 +0000

Mr. DJ — I’ll expect a copy of Master Jams 4 when you return the Sheffield book. Gracias.