Mike Nick's Podcast

Some classic females in Hip Hop.

Connection, natural and pure.Disruption miscommunication disconnection ensured. But when souls are destined, they can never truly part.The Reconnection ... mind, body, & heart.The ReconnectPresented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

We speak but the words fall frail /Echoes lost on silent trail. Eyes meet, yet fail to see /The love that once flowed effortlessly.Fingers brush, then slip away /Chilled by fears we're afraid say.A fortress built of pain and pride /Walls between where hearts should abide.Oh, how we ache to mend the seam /To find again the shared dream.But silence grows where love should dwell /interruption and disruption prevails.The DisConNect present by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Two paths diverge, yet draw near/ Through winding roads, the way grows clear.A thread unseen, a whispered tone/ Guides two hearts to one unknown.Where shadows fade and light takes form/ The union sparks, a quiet storm.Connection blooms, a bridge begun/ Two paths align to merge as one.Connection presented by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

"Romance is about the possibility of the thing. You see, it's about the time between when you first meet the woman, and when you first make love to her; When you first ask a woman to marry you, and when she says I do. When people who been together a long time say that the romance is gone, what they're really saying is they've exhausted the possibility." 

There comes a time in every mans life when he's forced to make some difficult decisions. A choice to choose a path that may very well determine their destiny. I believe the artist on this mix choose music to express how they made some difficult choices. I hope you all choose to listen to this mix and choose to give some of these new artist an opportunity to shine. A new wave of Hip Hop is upon us. CrossRoads Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's & Produced by: JusMylez

I don't think I need FOREVER but I need .... INFINITE RIGHT NOWS. The opportunities to be together certainly don't equal forever but marinating in the present can be endless. Savoring moments shared requires the ability to appreciate the value of time. Please take some time to enjoy this musical wave of love, lust, sex, joy, laughter, more sex, stress, confusion, doubt, resolution, and then love again.INFINITE RIGHT NOWS Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

There comes a time in every mans life when he's forced to make some difficult decisions. A choice to choose a path that may very well determine their destiny. I believe the artist on this mix choose music to express how they made some difficult choices. I hope you all choose to listen to this mix and choose to give some of these new artist an opportunity to shine. A new wave of Hip Hop is upon us. CrossRoads Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's & Produced by: JusMylez

THE LOXComprised of Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss, The LOX entered the scene in 1997, after Mary J. Blige passed on their mixtape to Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. They collaborated on the single “It's All About The Benjamins”, garnering the trio national attention. Their debut album, Money, Power & Respect, went platinum in 1998, peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and was ranked #1 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-hop Albums. Their follow-up gold album We Are The Streets peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart and #2 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-hop Albums. Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss each rose to individual successes with critically acclaimed solo albums, businesses and tours. In 2014, The LOX released The Trinity EP, selling out venues nationwide, in the UK and in Canada. In 2016, in partnership with Roc Nation, The Lox released Filthy America… It's Beautiful.Don't listen unless you are a true hardcore LOX fan.The LOX .... Da Hardest Presented by: Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

A redo of the Summer 2024 mix. Hope y'all enjoy it!!!

Some of This Summer's Hip & R&B hits

After 10 years of silence, Kendrick Lamar has finally dissed Drake and J. Cole. Following the release of his verse on “Control” (2013) by Big Sean, wherein Lamar threatened several major hip-hop artists of the time, both Drake and Cole have released subliminal and conspicuous disses directed towards the rapper. Drake has primarily blasted Kendrick via interviews and social media, while Cole has limited his disses towards Kendrick to his music. Incredibly, despite Drake and Cole releasing statements, verses and various subliminal disses, Kendrick has denied both of them public responses for over 10 years. However, in response to the collaborative track, “First Person Shooter” (2023), wherein Cole and Drake essentially eliminate Kendrick from the podium for ‘greatest rapper alive,' Kendrick finally unleashed wrath with his scathing verse on “Like That” (2024) by Metro Boomin and Future.What followed is documented in this mix created by DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ. Please listen and you can decide if there is a BIG 3 or who is standing alone at the top of this rap game. The Big 3 ... ?Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Queensbridge Houses, named after the Queensboro Bridge and known simply as “Queensbridge,” “The Bridge,” or “QB,” is the largest housing project in New York City and the largest in North America. The Queensbridge Houses were once at the center of the rap universe in North America from 1980-1990s.  Queens, produced more rap talent than entire cities, states, and regions—Marley Marl, Roxanne Shante, Nas, Mobb Deep along with a hive of gifted MCs and producers emerged from QB. More than a sub-niche of New York boom bap, Queensbridge's sound mirrored life in the projects. The music was violent, claustrophobic, and nihilistic. It was confrontational. That the defining rap beefs of the 1980s (MC Shan vs. KRS-One), 1990s (East Coast vs. West Coast), and 2000s (Nas vs. Jay Z) all involved artists from Queensbridge was no coincidence. Queensbridge rap thumped. It banged.DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ has put together his rendition of what Queensbridge and New York City sounded like during the 90' and early 2000's. QueensBridge gave hip hop a wealth of music.QUEENSBRIDGE:"A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND" MIXPresented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

The Mighty Wu-Tang ClanThe Wu-tang Clan formed in late 1992 and has proven to be the most revolutionary Hip-Hop group through their music produced in the mid-90s, which wasn't their most valuable aspect. The clan consisted of nine emcees, “The RZA,” “GZA,” “Ol' Dirty Bastard,” “Method Man,” “Raekwon,” “Ghostface Killa,” “Inspectah Deck,” “U-God,” and “Masta Killa.” Their obligation was furtherance to engulf the record industry in a profitable manner for their winning. So their plan was to release a strong group debut album, then collaborate with one another to release invaluable solo albums.The Wu-tang Clan received their title through the martial arts film, "Shaolin and Wu Tang," which portrayed multiple disciples of the temple to be disciplined in the Wu-tang form. The origin of the word "Wu-tang" derives from Wu Dang, the Taoist holy mountain located in the Central China in the Hubei Province. The word also is the name of the Emperor Yong Le's Ming Purple Imperial City, which was constructed during the time period of 1404-1420. Their debut album, "Enter the Wu-tang (36 Chambers)," was designed to contain a Shaolin vs. Wu-tang theme, and dialogue from the Wu-Tang films were used as skits. An emcee of the Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, also notes that a sword cutting through air molecules results in a "Wu" sound effect and the "Tang" sound effect is the result of contact made with a shield.The Mighty Wu-Tang Clan MixPresented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Ruff Ryders' founders were initially famous for managing rappers DMX and The Lox who became multi-platinum stars for Def Jam Recordings and Bad Boy Entertainment in the late-1990s. After DMX's success, the management company started its own label imprint through Interscope Records, and had success with releases from female rapper Eve, former Bad Boy Records group The L.O.X. The Deans' nephew Swizz Beatz is the main producer for most of the acts on the roster. In 2001, Cassidy was signed to the label through Swizz Beatz along with Full Surface labelmate Yung Wun.Take a listen at my best of Ruff Ryders mix for those of you Ruff Ryder fansDJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

So while people were getting the best deals they could find at the mall, I was cooking up the Black Friday Super Sale Mix in lab. Check out the latest from greats like Drake, J.Cole, Meek Mill & Rick Ross, Busta Rhymes, Chris Brown, 2 Chains, & Lil' Wanye. and that's just to name a few. DJ Mike Nick's .... Your Forever DJ presents to you: Black Friday Mix of 2023

REPOST

Just Re-posting this mix. I got made request for this mix in recent days. 

Classic Jamaican hits.

Convoluted ... confused as to which direction emotions flow. This is how I see the arrangement and song selection of this mix. Yet, isn't that the true definition of a mix? A melting pot of up's and downs, an organized confusion, the perfect description of controlled chaos. A mixture a lyrics and sounds that tend to stir the soul, creating a wave of emotions on purpose. Yeah ... I did that!!!! I made you think, I made you feel, I made you wonder, I made you want, I made you miss, I made you breathe, I made you love, and it was all ..... INTENTIONAL!!!!INTENTIONAL by: DJ Mike Nick's .... Your Forever DJ

It's been a minute since "Your Forever DJ" came through with another mix but I have to say in more than one way this summer and music has been Basic. Typically, there's some flavor, some spices, some juices, and herbs, to add love to the summer rhythm but servings have been bland. Plain like a pizza with no toppings, music has been boring. Dry and stale, light and pale, all summer I've been searching for something to soothe my palate.. So, this mix is my effort to add a sprinkle, a spark, or a slight jolt to your taste buds. A snack until I can cook up a meal that will satisfy your appetite as well as mine. Until then, try your best to enjoy this Basic ... With No Seasoning dish. Or Not!!! LOL!!Basic ... With No Seasoning!DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

For those of you who don't know, Monet Tejada is a character Mary J. Blige plays on the show GHOST, created and executive produced by rapper and Hip Hop mogul 50 Cent. Mary's character is a strong drug queen pin whose hardcore and ruthless in her journey to gain and maintain power in the drug game. Mary J. Blige the singer/songstress is not that much different from the character she plays on GHOST. Mary's music is strong, soulful, inspirational and moving. Mary has always had a way of connecting with her audience in the way that feels as if she is going through the exact same struggles as her fans. What make Mary such an incredible artist is her vulnerability and her transparency. Mary wasn't just your average superstar ... she showed us she is human. Her story of pain and struggle resonated with the people and she became a queen because of her honesty in her songs. Real recognize real. Mary has the gift of blending R&B & Hip Hop perfectly grabbing the attention of both male and female fans. Her hardcore and creative approach in her music led to her ability to play characters like Monet Tejada with ease. Mary J Blige is a gift to music and Hip Hop as a culture, Therefore, I salute her with a mix of some of her dopest remixes old and new. Respect to the Queen of Hip Hop and Soul ... Ms. Mary J. Blige aka Monet Tejada. Presented by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Jermaine Dupri is the reason for so much good music coming out of the south from the early 90's and beyond. I felt the need to celebrate some of the classic records he created with the plethora amount of artists who he help shape. This mix is how I give Jermaine Dupri his flowers for his influence on Hip Hop & R&B music.So So Def ... "Y'all Know What This is"Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ 

At times it may seem like we all are headed in the same direction or even going down the same path maybe even using the same method of transportation. However, very rarely do we all end up at the same "Destination". If that's true, then allow my mix to be the vessel which guides you on your journey to wherever the music takes you. Your destination is yours and yours only. I can only hope you enjoy the ride along the way.Listen to this mix and let me know where it takes you. "Destination"- by DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ.

Melanin is responsible for determining hair color, eye color, and it is present in the skin to varying degrees, depending on how much a population has been exposed to the sun. This would the scientific definition. However, I would define Melanin as Powerful, Unique, Strong, Prideful, Special, Beautiful, Rich, Intelligent, Confident and Humble at the same time, Assertive, and Subtle, Sensitive, and at times Aggressive, Talented, and Gifted, Wise, and Nurturing. Melanin is my people, my culture, my passion, my spirit, and my peace. Therefore, Melanin is Power and I happen to be "Highly Melanated". Please check out this AfroBeats Mix made by yours truly.DJ Mike Nick's... Your Forever DJ

In the early 2000's 50 Cent came through a changed the game in Hip Hop. After being shot 9 times and surviving, as if he were bulletproof. 50 was determined to make a name for himself in this thing we call Hip Hop. He changed how the game was played, he intimidated a whole genre, and he ended a few careers in the process. He didn't do it alone though, he had some help from his team G Unit. Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, and then built a whole label and included some other artist to the label. G Unit was a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, like many other Hip Hop crews G Unit broke apart and 50 became more than just a hip hop icon. 50 has the TV game on smash now and he remains to be untouched, unmarked, and Bulletproof.  Check out my mix Bulletproof .... G Unit Edition. Just some of 50 Cent & G Unit's greatest hits.DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

In the late 90's and early 2000's Roc-A-Fella Records was a force to be reckoned with. The partnership between Dame Dash, Jay Z, & Kareem Biggs seemed to be a match made in heaven. After the untimely deaths of 2PAC & BIGGE, Jay Z fought for the title for greatest rapper. Nas gave Jay a run for his money.  In order for Jay to solidify his rein on top he needed a strong camp and that brought about the emergence of the Roc. He built a team that dominated the charts for a number of years and created what was considered a Hip Hop Dynasty. Unfortunately, dynasty's don't last forever and due to a number of factors like fame, greed, money, & power .... caused the Death of a Dynasty.  If you are a fan of the Roc, I think you will appreciate this collection of Roc-A-Fella hits. Brought to you by, Your Forever DJ, DJ Mike Nick's.

Just Reposting some House classics. 

As my thoughts begin to formulate, I invite you in to witness my process of contemplation. A window of sound visible by ear. What you hear, will encourage you see. What you see will ignite your thoughts, thus thrusting you into your own process of Contemplation. Live in your thoughts for the moment, let the process excite you. For your thoughts are yours, made for only you to see.  Contemplation presented by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Yo, in the 1980's was different. LOL! The variety of style, the beauty and freedom of expression, it was a melting pot of culture. Inside that pot, was the sweet ingredient of music. What stood out for me in the 80's besides the brand new song of Hip Hop, was the classic soulful sounds of R&B. It offered a blend mix of joy, love, and pain. So, I celebrate 80's R&B Music for those who remember those times as I do and for those who maybe hearing some of those soulful hits for the first time. Open your mind and your ears and allow the music to move you. Please enjoy, "80's Baby ... R&B Made Me"!Presented By: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ  

R.Kelly is arguably the King of R&B. However, controversy has overshadowed his musical legacy. It's hard for me to ignore the emotions and the joy I experienced listening to his songs in the past. Therefore, I celebrate his music catalogue. It maybe taboo or forbidden for some of you to listen but you're gonna miss out on another classic DJ Mike Nick's mix. Created by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

In the early 2000's the South really started to take over and dominate Hip Hop. This mix a tribute to some of the classic that help change the game. Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

ENERGY .... !? A mood, a, vibe, a feeling. A statement and a question at the same time. Listen to the mix and decide what you want it to be. Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Lil Baby, a new generational GOAT. Yes or Nah ? Listen, and you can decide. Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ.

C'mon "let's dance", this is just a little something to dance too! I dare you to listen and not move at least once!!! LOL!!!DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ 

Lil Baby, a new generational GOAT. Yes or Nah ? Listen, and you can decide. Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ. 

So, I experienced major issues creating this mix. If you notice some imperfections, well, you noticed some imperfections ... shit happens. LOL!!!! I'm far from perfect but I'm committed to the art. If you choose, listen summer '22 ... with all it's issues. DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Pout tout moun ki renmen manje ak danse, mwen fe yon ti Bannann Ak Griyo pou kenbe ou. Fe'm yon fave', ale tande DJ pou tout tan ou .... DJ Mike Nick's Kompa Music Wow, Wow, Wow!!!!