Saturday, May 13, 2023

Tha Truth! - Makin' Moves [DAT Master]



Tha Truth! - Makin' Moves
Type: DAT Master
Released: 1996 (US)
Priority/Smoov It Out! Entertainment/Def Squad
Catalog #: none
Discogs Release: m318246

Track List:

  1. "Makin' Moves" [Main Pass] f/ Keith Murry
  2. "Makin' Moves" [Alternate Main] f/ Keith Murry
  3. "Makin' Moves" [Main Pass - No Rap]
  4. "Makin' Moves" [TV Track - w/ Rap]
  5. "Makin' Moves" [TV Track - No Ad-libs]
  6. "Makin' Moves" [TV Track - No Rap]
  7. "Makin' Moves" [Instrumental]
  8. "Makin' Moves" [A cappella] f/ Keith Murry
  9. "Makin' Moves" [A cappella - Tha Truth! Only]
  10. "Makin' Moves" [Vox Down 0.5 dB] f/ Keith Murry
  11. "Makin' Moves" [Alternate Vox Down 0.5 dB] f/ Keith Murry
  12. "Makin' Moves" [Vox Down 0.5 dB - No Rap]
Notes:
  • Produced by T-Smoov and Stevie J.
  • Written by Missy Elliott & Keith Murry.
  • Various versions of this song did not appear on the promo CD or vinyl.
  • Missy Elliott basically repurposed her lyrics she originally wrote for her group Sista under DeVante Swing's label, and used it for R&B girl group Tha Truth! when she left the Swing Mob.
Spectral Analysis/Frequency Response:
  • Tracks 1 thru 12 - Lossless/22.05 kHz
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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Christopher Williams - Somebody [DAT Master]


 

Christopher Williams - Somebody
Type: DAT Master
Released: 2001 (US)
Renegade
Catalog #: none
Discogs Release: r7451572

Track List:

  1. "Somebody"
  2. "Somebody" [TV Track]
  3. "Somebody" [Instrumental]
  4. "Somebody" [A cappella]
  5. "Somebody" [True A cappella]
Notes:
  • Produced by Marcus "Q" Quintanilla.
  • A single was planned for his album Real Men Do but cancelled at the last minute. These special versions were not even pressed to a CD.
Spectral Analysis/Frequency Response:
  • Tracks 1 thru 5 - Lossless/22.05 kHz
Preview:

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Mary J. Blige - Sincerity [DAT Master Single]



Mary J. Blige - Sincerity
Type: DAT Master
Released: 1997 (US)
MCA
Catalog #: none
Discogs Release: m354365

Track List:

  1. "Sincerity" f/ DMX & Nas
  2. "Sincerity" [Instrumental]
  3. "Everyday It Rains"
  4. "My Love (Hip Hop)" [With Rap] [Snippet] f/ Heavy D
Notes:
  • "Sincerity" is produced by Kenny "Smoove" Komegay.
  • The instrumental is digitally exclusive to this DAT.
  • "Everyday It Rains" is produced by Chucky Thompson and Diddy.
  • "Everyday It Rains" is written by Mary J. Blige and Faith Evans.
  • "My Love (Hip Hop)" is produced by Dave "Jam" Hall.
Spectral Analysis/Frequency Response:
  • Tracks 1 thru 4 - Lossless/22.05 kHz
Preview:

K-Ci & JoJo - You Bring Me Up [DAT Master]

 

K-Ci & JoJo - You Bring Me Up
Type: DAT Master
Released: 1997 (US)
MCA
Catalog #: none
Discogs Release: m93186

Track List:

  1. "You Bring Me Up (Mr. Dalvin Remix)" f/ Snoop Dogg
Notes:
  • Produced by Mr. Dalvin.
  • This mix is only available on this DAT and one promo CDR. The "Mr. Dalvin Mix" that is pressed to CDs is actually the "Dalvin/Jeff Red's Edit."
Spectral Analysis/Frequency Response:
  • Track 1 - Lossless/21.00 kHz
Preview:

Monday, May 8, 2023

Various Artists - R&B Dub Plate Pressure: Volume 1 [Promo CD Compilation]






Various Artists - R&B Dub Plate Pressure: Volume 1
Type: CD Compilation Promo
Released: 2002 (UK)
Fallout Records/UEG
Catalog #: FA-MINDP20001
Discogs Release: r8462363

Track List:

  1. "Ready To Get Down" - Jean Norris
  2. "Hot 2 Deff (Deep Inside)" - Audiya
  3. "Baby Girl" - Audiya
  4. "Imagine Pt. 2" - Salt-N-Pepa f/ Sheryl Crow
  5. "U Got To Believe In Yourself Pt. 2" - Sounds of Blackness f/ Jamecia Bennett
  6. "Never Get Enough Of Your Love" - Cornell Stone
  7. "Where Da Party At" - Lace f/ Nonchalant
  8. "I Can Tell" - Galatic Mutherland
  9. "1, 2 & 3 (U & Me)" - Jaz Jackson
  10. "The Way You Should Be Loved" - Lo Key f/ Dré
  11. "Everyday (I Can)" - J. Kella
  12. "R U Single" - Gentleman Thug
  13. "Signed And Sealed" - Jamecia Bennett
  14. "Thug Wife (Remix #4)" - Jamecia Bennett
  15. "Destiny" - Galactic Mutherland
  16. "I Like The Way" - Missy Elliott
Notes:
  •  Many songs on this album are mastered way too loud.
  • Jean Norris is half of R&B duo Zhané.
  • The original version of "Thug Wife" by Jamecia Bennett is not present on this disc, even though it's listed on the track list.
  • "I Like The Way" is a titled I came up with based off the lyrics. This song is not listed on the track list. The song is a unfinished demo by Missy Elliott assumed to be produced by Bink! No idea on this record label acquired the song and mistakenly pressed it on here.
Spectral Analysis/Frequency Response:
  • Tracks 1 - 4, 7, & 9 - 14 - MQ Lossy/16.00 kHz
  • Tracks 5 & 16  - Lossless/22.05 kHz 
  • Track 6 - MQ Lossy/16.00+ kHz
  • Track 8 - HQ Lossy/16.00+ kHz
  • Track 15 - LQ Lossy/12.00+ kHz
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Blaque - Adore Me [CD Single Maxi]









 

Blaque - Adore Me
Type: CD Single Maxi
Released: 1999 (JP)
Sony/SME
Catalog #: SRCS 2124
Discogs Release: r2463601

Track List:

  1. "Adore Me"
  2. "Adore Me" [Instrumental]
  3. "I Do (Trackmasters/Precision Mix)" f/ Left Eye
  4. "I Do (R&B Mix)" [With Rap]
Notes:
  • "Adore Me" is produced by Tetsuya Komuro.
  • "I Do (Trackmasters/Precision Mix)" is produced by Trackmasters and Precision.
  • "I Do (R&B Mix)" is produced by Al West and Trackmasters. This version is "extended" and not faded out early like other copies of this song. This tracks ends in an a cappella cold cut. Exclusive to "Adore Me" single releases.
Spectral Analysis/Frequency Response:
  • Tracks 1 thru 4 - Lossless/22.05 kHz
Preview:

Sunday, May 7, 2023

Various Artists - Radioplay Pop Express: March 28, 2003 [Promo CD Compilation]





 

Various Artists - Radioplay Pop Express: March 28, 2003
Type: CD Compilation Promo
Released: 2003 (US)
Radioplay
Catalog #: 506P
Discogs Release: r8442120

Track List:

  1. "Silence" - No Artist
  2. "I Must Not Chase The Boys" [Radio Version] - Play
  3. "Getaway" - Becky Baeling
  4. "The Jump Off" [Clean] - Lil' Kim f/ Mr. Cheeks
  5. "I Need That (I Want That)" [LP Version - Vinyl!] - 3LW f/ Lil' Kim
  6. "Come Over" - Aaliyah f/ Tank
  7. "Crush" - Solange
  8. "In Da Club (Remix)" - Mary J. Blige f/ P. Diddy
  9. "Hot & Tipsy" - Lyric
  10. "No Ganksta" [LP Version] - Blaque
  11. "Save Me" - Forty Foot Echo
  12. "Without You" - Ben Green
  13. "I Can Only Imagine" - MercyMe
  14. "Rain" [Single Edit]" - Dana Glover
  15. "Sober" - Butch Walker
  16. "Who Invited You" - The Donnas
  17. "Ride Of Your Life" - John Gregory
  18. "Something Crazy" - Franky Perez
Notes:
  • "I Need That (I Want That)" is a vinyl rip.
  • "In Da Club (Remix)" is also known as "Hooked On."
  • "No Ganksta" on this disc is the original 2003 mixed and mastered version. Only digitally available here and the reference single disc.
Spectral Analysis/Frequency Response:
  • Tracks 1 - 2, 4 - 7, 10, & 12 - 15 - Lossless/22.05 kHz
  • Track 3 - Lossless/21.00 kHz 
  • Tracks 8 - 9 & 16 - 18 - Lossy/16.00 kHz
  • Track 11 - Lossy/16.00+ kHz
Preview: