Argyle Culture - A promotional mix made especially for Russell Simmons distributed at the 2007 Magic Convention in Las Vegas

Summary: Thousands of these CDs were distributed for free during the '07 Magic Convention, a convention where any and every clothing line showcases their new fashions and apparel. This is a sight to see, especially on the 'urban' side of things. I was there to DJ a few Phat Farm events and this mix was a bonus, for me and for Mr. Simmons & co. I was excited to get the call to compile and produce a promotional mix CD that musically announced the "Arrival" of Argyle Culture, an evolution of his Hip Hop inspired clothing line Phat Farm into more of a gentleman's style - a gentleman that grew up urban but is now holding maybe a couple higher education degrees and a nice gig, and the sagging jean & 10x too big t-shirt or athletic jersey look has been outgrown. Let your opinions be what they may about Mr. Simmons, I appreciate the man, especially his approving of this mix. After swimming against the current for so long, musically, to get asked to do this kind of mix for a contemporary 'urban' fashion line is unusual, gratifying, and in away, my own Arrival into the consciousness of the ghetto fabulous. I had complete creative freedom in terms of selecting and sequencing the songs on the Arrival. Press play and listen to what turned out to be a classic and garnered the 1st direct "Thank you" from Russell after doing a few of his events over the course of this decade. That felt good. Qool DJ Marv presents The Arrival 1. Reginald R. Robinson – Lift Every Voice And Sing 2. Zero 7 – Your Place 3. Jazzanova – Sirens 4. M.F.S.B. – Something For Nothing 5. Pharoahe Monch – So Good 6. Visioneers – Dirty Old Bossa Nova 7. Mary J. Blige – Beautiful Day 8. Young-Holt Unlimited – Listen Here 9. Lemongrass – Fritz The Cat 10. Jamie Cullum – Frontin 11. Natalie Williams – Does It Feel Good 12. Paris Angeles – Circus 13. OutKast – Funkin’ Around 14. Chic – So Fine 15. Roy Ayers – Can’t You See Me 16. Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes – Don’t Leave Me This Way https://www.facebook.com/QoolMarv