🎧 An Hour in the Groove – A Soulful Mix by DJ Stefano
Sometimes, all you need is an hour to reset. No rush, no noise, just warm grooves, soulful vocals, and beats that carry you to the golden age of '90s R&B, soul, and acid jazz.
DJ Stefano delivers exactly that with this smooth, carefully crafted one-hour mix, a love letter to the genre, blended with taste and intention.
The journey kicks off with Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime”, instantly setting a meditative, vibey tone.
It’s spiritual and hypnotic, easing you in.
About five minutes in, Brownstone’s “Grapevyne” slides in with deep bass and velvety vocals, smooth but never soft.
Then comes D’Angelo’s “Cruisin’”, bringing sensual, jazzy energy. Around the 16-minute mark, Badu returns, her presence grounding the mix like a familiar guide.
From there, Aaliyah’s “Hot Like Fire” keeps things sultry but light, flowing effortlessly into Groove Theory’s “Keep Tryin’”, a slept-on gem full of quiet optimism.
At the 27-minute mark, Mary J. Blige’s “Mary Jane (All Night Long)” leans into a classic East Coast R&B feel, deep groove, flawless attitude.
Then comes a shift: St Germain’s “Street Scene”, a smooth acid jazz interlude that breathes and pulses like a late-night city street.
The mood lifts again with Mary J. Blige’s “Be Happy”, upbeat and affirming.
From there, Cooly’s Hot Box – “Make Me Happy” keeps the funk alive with shimmering keys and a slick bassline that dares you not to move.
Finally, The Brand New Heavies’ “Dream On Dreamer” ties it all together.
It’s optimistic, rich, and full of that unmistakable '90s acid jazz flavor, a perfect close to a mix that never hurries but always flows.
Whether you're unwinding after a long day, cooking with style, or just need a one-hour soul bath, this mix has your back.
🕒 Length: 1 hour
🎧 Mixed by: DJ Stefano
🎵 Style: '90s Soul, R&B, Funk, Acid Jazz
00:00 - Erykah Badu - Next Lifetime
05:53 - Brownstone - Grapevyne
10:04 - D'Angelo - Cruisin'
16:14 - Erykah Badu - On & On
19:51 - Aaliyah - Hot Like Fire
23:52 - Groove Theory - Keep Tryin'
27:37 - Mary J. Blige - Mary Jane (All Night Long)
31:03 - St Germain - Street Scene
46:07 - Mary J. Blige - Be Happy
49:44 - Cooly's Hot Box - Make Me Happy
54:41 - The Brand New Heavies - Dream On Dreamer
Sometimes, all you need is an hour to reset. No rush, no noise, just warm grooves, soulful vocals, and beats that carry you to the golden age of '90s R&B, soul, and acid jazz.
DJ Stefano delivers exactly that with this smooth, carefully crafted one-hour mix, a love letter to the genre, blended with taste and intention.
The journey kicks off with Erykah Badu’s “Next Lifetime”, instantly setting a meditative, vibey tone.
It’s spiritual and hypnotic, easing you in.
About five minutes in, Brownstone’s “Grapevyne” slides in with deep bass and velvety vocals, smooth but never soft.
Then comes D’Angelo’s “Cruisin’”, bringing sensual, jazzy energy. Around the 16-minute mark, Badu returns, her presence grounding the mix like a familiar guide.
From there, Aaliyah’s “Hot Like Fire” keeps things sultry but light, flowing effortlessly into Groove Theory’s “Keep Tryin’”, a slept-on gem full of quiet optimism.
At the 27-minute mark, Mary J. Blige’s “Mary Jane (All Night Long)” leans into a classic East Coast R&B feel, deep groove, flawless attitude.
Then comes a shift: St Germain’s “Street Scene”, a smooth acid jazz interlude that breathes and pulses like a late-night city street.
The mood lifts again with Mary J. Blige’s “Be Happy”, upbeat and affirming.
From there, Cooly’s Hot Box – “Make Me Happy” keeps the funk alive with shimmering keys and a slick bassline that dares you not to move.
Finally, The Brand New Heavies’ “Dream On Dreamer” ties it all together.
It’s optimistic, rich, and full of that unmistakable '90s acid jazz flavor, a perfect close to a mix that never hurries but always flows.
Whether you're unwinding after a long day, cooking with style, or just need a one-hour soul bath, this mix has your back.
🕒 Length: 1 hour
🎧 Mixed by: DJ Stefano
🎵 Style: '90s Soul, R&B, Funk, Acid Jazz
00:00 - Erykah Badu - Next Lifetime
05:53 - Brownstone - Grapevyne
10:04 - D'Angelo - Cruisin'
16:14 - Erykah Badu - On & On
19:51 - Aaliyah - Hot Like Fire
23:52 - Groove Theory - Keep Tryin'
27:37 - Mary J. Blige - Mary Jane (All Night Long)
31:03 - St Germain - Street Scene
46:07 - Mary J. Blige - Be Happy
49:44 - Cooly's Hot Box - Make Me Happy
54:41 - The Brand New Heavies - Dream On Dreamer
Tracklist
| 1 | Next Lifetime by Erykah Badu |
| 2 | Grapevyne by Brownstone |
| 3 | Cruisin' by D'Angelo |
| 4 | On & On by Erykah Badu |
| 5 | Hot Like Fire by Aaliyah |
| 6 | Keep Tryin' by Groove Theory |
| 7 | Mary Jane (All Night Long) by Mary J. Blige |
| 8 | Street Scene by St Germain |
| 9 | Be Happy by Mary J. Blige |
| 10 | Make Me Happy by Cooly's Hot Box |
| 11 | Dream On Dreamer by The Brand New Heavies |
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