DJ B.Cause makes some really great edits/blends/whatever you wanna call it. Here are two examples. The first puts Outkast over Marvin Gaye, for a result that sounds like what a summer evening feels like. The second takes a classic by a Motown doo-wop girl group and adds a bit of De La’s Oooh into the backbone, thus creating something that Scorsese would probably really like to dance to but wouldn’t know how.

DOWNLOAD: Outkast – So Fresh So Clean (let’s get it on reprise)

DOWNLOAD: The Marvellettes – Too Many Fish In The Sea (Oooh Edit)

Also, check out his Roger Troutman mix which I previously posted here.

All this and more can be found on B.Cause’ own blog Diamonds in the Dust.

I found this great mix of Zapp and Roger stuff over on DJ B.Cause’s erstwhile Diamonds In The Dust blog. Here B.Cause compiles a number of their well known staples and throws in some more obscure cuts and guest turns for good measure. The bulk of it leans towards the mellow, so the mix is more suited to sparking a joint than to sparking up the dance floor.

B.Cause’s own description:

I’ve had it in my mind to do this project for a long time, but it just kept getting pushed back…of course I picked an opportune time amongst the hectic holidays to put the deadline on myself – doh! Regardless, I’m really excited and proud to present this new mix, as Roger and Zapp have always inspired so many with their unique and pioneering brand of futuristic funk. You will hear most of the staples as well as plenty of lesser known rap choruses and interludes, and your usual assortment of blends and cuts that were probably over-scrutinized in the process of creation. Rest in peace Roger & Larry, & much respect to the entire Troutman family.

DJ B.Cause – PLAYIN’ KINDA RUFF (the Troutman Legacy)

Full tracklist is below

Tracklist:

intro/gonna take a break
put your lovin’ to the test
it doesn’t really matter
husband/thin line
you’ve got mail
i keep trying
we need the buck
spend my whole life
been this way before
it’s going down/scandalous/piru love
computer love
wanna be your man
be alright
zapp is back
suckas do what they can/say playa
rally world
haters/superman
california love
raza park
run tha block/4 my homies
express yourself
all night
late night fantasy
brand new player
player needs no love
habit girl/back to cali
u gots to chill
more bounce to the ounce
girl you should be mine
the way you shake/freedom
heartbreaker
beware my crew
get up off the wall
do it roger
dance floor
touch of jazz (playin’ kinda ruff ii)
so ruff so tuff/west coast poplock
doo wah ditty
ja ready to rock
i can make you dance
in the midnight hour
heard it through the grapevine
when you’re a gee
in the mix
diamonds & pearls/tc song
slow and easy