Blaze Street Music Presents 'Music of a Lifetime'

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Blaze Street Music Productions DJCEEJAAY dissects, interprets, and shares the best music of a lifetime of American music culture and sounds from the 1970's and beyond. DJCEEJAAY has chosen 50 of the most influential music since his childhood to share with you! The best in Soul, R&B, Pop, Rock, 80s, Dance, Disco, Jazz, House and everything in between. Growing up surrounded by music in Winston-Salem NC, and later joining the US Navy in 1980, Cee-Jaay always carried with him his deep love of of music and in 1982, took the plunge to become a DJ, aka 'DJCEEJAAY'. This project was born out his love of music! Join in on this special journey, you wont be sorry!

  1. BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - LEGACY - THE SPIRIT OF 76 (PART ONE)

    5D AGO

    BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - LEGACY - THE SPIRIT OF 76 (PART ONE)

    ALOHA! PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT WHAT I'M DOING 👍🏾 I APPRECIATE YOU! 📣 THE SPIRIT OF 1976: 50 YEARS OF PERFECTIONImagine a year where every time you turned on the radio, you heard a masterpiece. A year where the basement studio challenged the corporate giants, and the 'Talk Box' became the voice of a generation. Family, I’m talking about 1976.  "From the spiritual fire of Earth, Wind & Fire to the meticulous genius of Stevie Wonder... from the 'Thin White Duke' himself, David Bowie, to the record-breaking harmonies of the Eagles. 1976 wasn’t just a year on the calendar—it was the blueprint for every beat, every vocal, and every groove we’re still playing today in 2026." Blaze Street Music is taking you behind the booth for a special 3-part series: 'The Class of 1976.' We’re breaking down the top 10 albums that changed the game. We’re talking about the gear, the grit, & the soul that made these records immortal. If you love music with a pulse &  a  "Blaze Street Music Productions presents: Music of a Lifetime – The 1976 Special. It’s more than nostalgia—it’s the DNA of sound. 🛠️ Part 1: The Soulful Architects Stevie Wonder (Songs in the Key of Life): The "Triple Threat." First artist to debut at #1. George Benson (Breezin’): The Jazz-Pop crossover king.Peter Frampton (Frampton Comes Alive!): The live phenomenon. Call my studio hotline: 808-391-5394, leave me a message! Please  give me your thoughts, ideas, comments & questions:   IG: @cjaaybeats;   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.r.johnsonjr1;  You Tube: @djceejaay

    1h 36m
  2. EPISODE #56 - BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - LADIES OF THE 80'S FEATURING PATRICE RUSHEN, PHYLLIS HYMAN & STEPHANIE MILLS

    MAR 10

    EPISODE #56 - BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - LADIES OF THE 80'S FEATURING PATRICE RUSHEN, PHYLLIS HYMAN & STEPHANIE MILLS

    ALOHA! PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT WHAT I'M DOING 👍🏾 I APPRECIATE YOU! BACK IN 2023, I DID TWO EPISODES CALLED ‘LADIES OF THE 80’S’. THOSE TWO SHOWS WERE BACK TO BACK & I FEATURED SOME OF MY FAVORITE FEMALE ARTISTS FROM THE 80’S: ARTISTS LIKE PAT BENATAR, TAYLOR DAYNE, REGINA BELL, MICKI HOWARD, ANGELA WINBUSH, & OF COURSE THE HEAVYWEIGHTS: WHITNEY HOUSTON, CHAKA KHAN, TINA TURNER, ANGIE BOFILL, & MADONNA. THOSE TWO SHOWS HAVE PROVEN OVER TIME TO BE TWO OF MY MOST POPULAR SHOWS & I’D BEEN TELLING MYSELF THAT I STILL HAD MORE OF THE STORY TO TELL. WELL, ALMOST 3 YEARS LATER & IT’S FINALLY HERE. ANOTHER SHOW FEATURING SOME OF MY FAVORITE FEMALE ARTISTS OF ALL TIME, BUT HERE’S WHAT I’M DOING WITH THIS SHOW.   I WANTED TO HIGHLIGHT SOME MORE OF MY FAVORITE FEMALE VOCALISTS/ARTISTS, BUT WITH A BIT OF A TWIST. I’M GOING TO USE THIS EPISODE TO SALUTE ONE OF THE PREMIER JAZZ ARTISTS, OR AS SOME WOULD SAY…”SMOOTH-JAZZ”... AND/OR R&B-JAZZ ARTISTS EVER   -   MISS PATRICE RUSHEN.  PATRICE RUSHEN HAS SURELY SET A STANDARD BOTH IN THE GENRE OF JAZZ, & IN THE GENRE OF R&B. SHE’S LISTED AS ENTRY #20 ON MY 50TH GREATEST ALBUMS AND ARTISTS OF A LIFETIME.  SHE’S ALSO ONE OF MY FAVORITE ARTISTS OF ALL TIME. BUT I ALSO WANT TO RECOGNIZE TWO OF MY FAVORITE FEMALE VOCALISTS - THE LATE MS PHYLLIS HYMAN AND MS. STEPHANIE MILLS.  THE MUSIC OF PHYLLIS HYMAN AND STEPHANIE MILLS STAND STRONG & PROUD,  BECAUSE OF HOW I FIRST HEARD THEIR MUSIC IN THE 70’S. BUT MOSTLY FOR ME, THEIR MUSIC RESONATES STRONGEST FROM HOW IT AFFECTED ME DURING THE 80’S. I THINK THAT BOTH PHYLLIS & STEPHANIE REALLY ROSE TO STARDOM IN THE 1980’S. WHEN YOU PUT THEM IN THE SAME GROUPS OF FEMALE ARTISTS I’VE ALREADY SPOKEN ABOUT FROM TWO PREVIOUS EPISODES, THEN YOU’LL KNOW WHAT I’M TALKING ABOUT WHEN I SAW THAT THE 80’S WAS THE DECADE OF THE LADIES!! THE LADIES OF THE 80’S HELPED TO ESTABLISH THAT DECADE AS ONE OF THE BEST DECADES OF AMERICAN MUSIC EVER. BETCHA BY GOLLY WOW - 1976from Norman Connors LP entitled ‘You Are My Starship”- PHYLLIS HYMAN WHEN I FOUND YOU - 1978 from Patrice Rushen’s album entitled “Patrice” PATRICE RUSHEN SETTLE FOR MY LOVE - 1978 from her LP entitled ‘Pizzazz’ - PATRICE RUSHEN GIVE A LITTLE MORE - 1979 from her LP ‘You Know How to Love Me’ - PHYLLIS HYMAN WHERE THERE IS LOVE - 1982 from her LP ‘Straight From the Heart’- PATRICE RUSHEN LIVING INSIDE YOUR LOVE - 1978 from her LP entitled ‘Somewhere in My Lifetime’ - PHYLLIS HYMAN REMIND ME - 1982 from her LP ‘Straight From the Heart’ - PATRICE RUSHEN  SOMETHING IN WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL - 1989 from her LP entitled ‘Home’, this song was written and produced by Angela Winbush - STEPHANIE MILLS HANG IT UP (PR) - 1978 from her LP entitled ‘Patrice - PATRICE RUSHEN ALL DAY, ALL NIGHT - 1992 from her LP entitled ‘Something Real’ - STEPHANIE MILLS FEEL SO REAL (WON’T LET GO) - 1982 from her LP ‘Straight from the Heart’- PATRICE RUSHEN YOU CAN’T RUN FROM MY LOVE - 1982 from her LP ‘Tantilizingly Hot’ - STEPHANIE MILLS NUMBER ONE - 1982 from her LP entitled ‘Straight from the Heart’- PATRICE RUSHEN YOU KNOW HOW TO LOVE ME - 1979 from the lp of the same name - PHYLLIS HYMAN FORGET ME NOTS - 1982 from her LP entitled ‘Straight from the Heart’ - PHYLLIS HYMAN Call my studio hotline: 808-391-5394, leave me a message! Please  give me your thoughts, ideas, comments & questions:   IG: @cjaaybeats;   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.r.johnsonjr1;  You Tube: @djceejaay

    1h 34m
  3. EPISODE #55 BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - SALUTE TO JEFF LORBER FUSION 'GALAXIAN' & BEGINNING OF SMOOTH JAZZ

    FEB 23

    EPISODE #55 BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - SALUTE TO JEFF LORBER FUSION 'GALAXIAN' & BEGINNING OF SMOOTH JAZZ

    ALOHA! PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT WHAT I'M DOING 👍🏾 I APPRECIATE YOU! "Welcome back to 'Music of a Lifetime,' I'm your host, djceejaay. Today we’re diving into the 1981 synth-funk masterpiece 'Galaxian' by The Jeff Lorber Fusion. This track represents the pinnacle of the early '80s jazz-fusion evolution, blending sophisticated harmonic structures with a heavy, danceable groove that bridged the gap between instrumental jazz and urban R&B. The production is a masterclass in texture, featuring Jeff Lorber’s signature tight Minimoog lines and Rhodes work, anchored by the incredible rhythm section of Kenny Gorelick (Kenny G) on flute/sax, Danny Wilson on bass, and Ian Mclylagan on Hammond B3.  'Galaxian' wasn’t just a hit; it helped define the 'Smooth Jazz' precursor known as 'Jazz-Funk,' proving that technical proficiency could coexist with mainstream soul appeal. The interplay between Lorber’s synthesizers and the ensemble’s rhythmic precision created a futuristic soundscape that still resonates on airwaves across the globe today." Genre Impact & Production Credits Artist | Track | Release Date | Production & Impact Summary Jeff Lorber Fusion | Think Back and Remember | 1978 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. A foundational soft-fusion track that helped establish the "West Coast" jazz sound. Tom Browne | Nightwind | 1981 | Produced by Grusin/Rosen. Blended bebop sensibilities with urban R&B, defining the "Quiet Storm" radio format. Chaka Khan | So Naughty | 1982 | Produced by Arif Mardin. A high-energy soul-funk anthem that pushed R&B into the digital synth era. Ronnie Laws | Tidal Wave | 1975 | Produced by Wayne Henderson. Revolutionized jazz-sax by incorporating heavy funk breaks, later becoming a staple for hip-hop samples. Jeff Lorber Fusion | Rain Dance | 1979 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. Featured a catchy, melodic hook that became a blueprint for the 1980s contemporary jazz movement. Jeff Lorber | Warm Springs | 1982 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. Showcased a transition to a more polished, solo-centric sound that dominated mid-80s soul-jazz. Miles Davis | Shout | 1981 | Produced by Teo Macero. From the The Man with the Horn era; Miles signaled his return by embracing modern R&B rhythms. Tom Browne | Her Silent Smile | 1979 | Produced by Grusin/Rosen. A melodic masterpiece that proved instrumental soul could achieve massive commercial success. Ronnie Laws | All for You | 1980 | Produced by Ronnie Laws. Masterfully blended his soulful flute work with a sophisticated R&B vocal arrangement. Jeff Lorber Fusion | Seventh Mountain | 1980 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. Highlighted the group’s technical "fusion" roots with complex time signatures and aggressive synth leads. Jeff Lorber Fusion | Pasadena City | 1981 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. A quintessential "driving" track that paired jazz improvisation with a pop-accessible structure. Jeff Lorber Fusion | Monster Man | 1980 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. Featured heavy slap-bass and gritty textures that influenced the burgeoning soul-funk scene. Jeff Lorber Fusion | Magic Lady | 1980 | Produced by Jeff Lorber. A smooth, mid-tempo groove that solidified the band's status as leader Call my studio hotline: 808-391-5394, leave me a message! Please  give me your thoughts, ideas, comments & questions:   IG: @cjaaybeats;   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.r.johnsonjr1;  You Tube: @djceejaay

    1h 28m
  4. EPISODE #54 BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - 'THE BEST HOUSE MUSIC UVE EVA HEARD’ – BEST OF 2025 VOL. 2

    12/29/2025

    EPISODE #54 BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - 'THE BEST HOUSE MUSIC UVE EVA HEARD’ – BEST OF 2025 VOL. 2

    ALOHA! PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT WHAT I'M DOING 👍🏾 I APPRECIATE YOU! GET ALL OF MY CONTACT INFO. EMAIL ME AT Blaze Street Productions, DM ME AT MY IG, @CJAAYBEATS. LASTLY, OR TEXT MY STUDIO LINE AT 808-343-1943.  WELL AS I STATED IN THE INTRO, THIS IS ONE OF MY END OF YEAR MIXES. AND THIS YEAR FOR ME, AS MY LOVE OF HOUSE MUSIC CONTINUES AND GROWS, ITS BEEN ABOUT HOUSE AND I WANT TO CELEBRATE IT. OVER THE NEXT TWO OR THREE MIXES, I’LL BE SHARING SOME OF THE BEST HOUSE MUSIC THAT I DISCOVERED AND DOWNLOADED OVER THE YEAR. SOME OF THESE CUTS I PLAYED ON THE PODCAST, SOME OF THEM I DIDN’T, MAYBE  I JUST KEPT IN THE CRATES. BUT NO MATTER, BECAUSE THOSE THAT IVE SELECTED HERE IN THESE SETTS ARE A LITTLE BIT OF BOTH, SO I WANT TO PLAY THOSE I FEEL ARE REALLY GOOD AND WORTH SHARING.  BEFORE I GET STARTED, I WANTED TO SAY MAHALO…THANK YOU…TO ALL OF YOU WHO’VE SUPPORTED THE PODCAST, IT MEANS REALLY A LOT. IM GOING INTO MY 4TH YEAR ON THIS PODCAST AND AS I DO, I’LL BE DOING A FEW THINGS BETTER I HOPE AND I FEW THINGS DIFFERENTLY,  MORE MIXCLOUD MIXESMORE VIDEOS FOR MY YOU TUBE CHANNELMY GOAL IS BY THE END OF 2026, I CAN GET MY CHANNEL ON YOU TUBE MONETIZED AND FULLY ABLE TO SUPPORT ME AS I WANT TO GET MORE SUBS, PROVIDE MORE QUALITY DRIVEN CONTENT. I’LL FOCUS MORE ON THE 50TH GREATEST RECORDS AREA OF THE PODCASTBUT FOR NOW I WANT TO SAY THANKS AND I REALLY, REALLY HOPE YOU’LL BE WITH ME AS I CONTINUE THE JOURNEY! YES HE IS (GOSPEL HOUSE MIX) ----ALEXSIR YOU (TERRY HUNTER REMIX) ----RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, LOUIE BALO, J. HORTON, DJ SPEN I WONDER  ----SEAN MCCABE, NATHAN ADAMS HOUSE MUSIC’S STILL ALIVE (MR. V SOLE CHANNEL CAFE RMX) ----NIGHTSTEPPAZ, ROLAND CLARK, MR. V THANK YOU (GEORGIE’S GOSPEL HOUSE) ----DJ GEORGIE PORGIE RAISE YOUR HANDS (JUNIOR GOSPEL SCARED DUSK MIX) ----JUNIOR WHITE, PROFESSOR G GOSPEL HOUSE, ANDRE WITCHER KOMBEACH SUNSET (NATHAN HAINES REMIX) ----PERE NAVARRO, NATHAN HAINES NOBODY (DJ SPEN & REELSOUL RMX) ----MIKE CITY, DJ BOOKER T, REELSOUL, DJ SPEN SOUL DEEP (EMMACULATE EXT RMX) ----SWEET GEORGIE, ED RAMSEY, PETER MAC, EMMACULATE GOSPEL HOUSE MUSIC (JAZZMAESTRO STYLE) ----LEOTONE, JOYOUS WORSHIPPERS Call my studio hotline: 808-391-5394, leave me a message! Please  give me your thoughts, ideas, comments & questions:   IG: @cjaaybeats;   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.r.johnsonjr1;  You Tube: @djceejaay

    1h 12m
  5. EPISODE #53 BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - 'THE BEST HOUSE MUSIC UVE EVA HEARD’ – BEST OF 2025 VOL. 1

    12/29/2025

    EPISODE #53 BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - 'THE BEST HOUSE MUSIC UVE EVA HEARD’ – BEST OF 2025 VOL. 1

    ALOHA! PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT WHAT I'M DOING 👍🏾 I APPRECIATE YOU! GET ALL OF MY CONTACT INFO. EMAIL ME AT Blaze Street Productions, DM ME AT MY IG, @CJAAYBEATS. LASTLY, OR TEXT MY STUDIO LINE AT 808-343-1943.  WELL AS I STATED IN THE INTRO, THIS IS ONE OF MY END OF YEAR MIXES. AND THIS YEAR FOR ME, AS MY LOVE OF HOUSE MUSIC CONTINUES AND GROWS, ITS BEEN ABOUT HOUSE AND I WANT TO CELEBRATE IT. OVER THE NEXT TWO OR THREE MIXES, I’LL BE SHARING SOME OF THE BEST HOUSE MUSIC THAT I DISCOVERED AND DOWNLOADED OVER THE YEAR. SOME OF THESE CUTS I PLAYED ON THE PODCAST, SOME OF THEM I DIDN’T, MAYBE  I JUST KEPT IN THE CRATES. BUT NO MATTER, BECAUSE THOSE THAT IVE SELECTED HERE IN THESE SETTS ARE A LITTLE BIT OF BOTH, SO I WANT TO PLAY THOSE I FEEL ARE REALLY GOOD AND WORTH SHARING.  BEFORE I GET STARTED, I WANTED TO SAY MAHALO…THANK YOU…TO ALL OF YOU WHO’VE SUPPORTED THE PODCAST, IT MEANS REALLY A LOT. IM GOING INTO MY 4TH YEAR ON THIS PODCAST AND AS I DO, I’LL BE DOING A FEW THINGS BETTER I HOPE AND I FEW THINGS DIFFERENTLY,  MORE MIXCLOUD MIXESMORE VIDEOS FOR MY YOU TUBE CHANNELMY GOAL IS BY THE END OF 2026, I CAN GET MY CHANNEL ON YOU TUBE MONETIZED AND FULLY ABLE TO SUPPORT ME AS I WANT TO GET MORE SUBS, PROVIDE MORE QUALITY DRIVEN CONTENT. I’LL FOCUS MORE ON THE 50TH GREATEST RECORDS AREA OF THE PODCASTBUT FOR NOW I WANT TO SAY THANKS AND I REALLY, REALLY HOPE YOU’LL BE WITH ME AS I CONTINUE THE JOURNEY. CHOSE DE DEUX                                                 ---VILLES WAX           DONT STOP THE MUSIC (ART OF TONES MIX) ----REEL PEOPLE, ANGIE STONE, ART OF TONES  GOTTA KEEP IT GOING ----SAKHILE SK AIN’T SCARED OF YOU (REEL PEOPLE VOCAL MIX) ----PORTIA MONIQUE, REEL PEOPLE YOU DECIDE ----DAVE & MAURISSA ROSE, DAVE LEE I’M HERE (DR PACKER MIX) ----RON CARROLL, SWAYLO, DR. PACKER WHAT I WANT (ERIC KUPPER REMIX) ----RON CARROLL, JOYSOUL I GOT LIFE (DJ SPINNA’S GALACTIC SOUL VOCAL) ----KEMETIC JUST DANCE WITH YOU (BEAT JUNKIE SOUND EDIT) ----CARRIE LUCAS LET ME SEE YOU (CLAP YOUR HANDS) ----MICHELE CHIAVARINI, TERENCE PARKER ALL THAT I CAN SAY (LONNIES GROOVE) ----REEL PEOPLE, DJ SPEN ONLY YOU (SEAN’S DAY & NIGHT DUB) ----SEAN MCCABE, JILL ROCK JONES I MAY BE CRAZY ----M DIBBY LOVE LATITUDE  ----SHAUN BENN, OMAR Call my studio hotline: 808-391-5394, leave me a message! Please  give me your thoughts, ideas, comments & questions:   IG: @cjaaybeats;   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.r.johnsonjr1;  You Tube: @djceejaay

    1h 18m
  6. BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - THE BEST HOUSE MUSIC UVE EVA HEARD - MOAL #50 - 11OCT2025

    10/14/2025

    BLAZE STREET MUSIC PRESENTS - THE BEST HOUSE MUSIC UVE EVA HEARD - MOAL #50 - 11OCT2025

    ALOHA! PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT WHAT I'M DOING 👍🏾 I APPRECIATE YOU! No fillers, no chasers, just straight up music. EPISODE #50 and this is another edition of the Best House Music. I did this mix a day after my birthday so I'm hoping that you will enjoy it. Wishing everyone peace, love and blessings!! PEACE OF MIND                   WENDELL HARRISON, VOLUME, SEVVEN KNIGHT                                   SAVE THE ROBOTS LET IT PLAY                         T SHEGOTMM, EL NOSTRUM LET IT BLOW                  STACY KIDD, TIFFANY JENKINS DEEP UNDERGROUND   DJ DISCIPLE, DAVID TORT, DJ RUFF, N.W.N. FUNKY SLIDE            LARRY FUNK WHAT YOU CAME HERE FOR              REAGAN GREY, KAYENNE GET IT GIRL              LARRY FUNK SPEC              TEUTEU HOT SOUP          INLAND KNIGHTS BODY JERKIN             STACY KIDD, PEVEN EVERETT STARING AT THE SUN          MICHELE CHIAVARINI, PETE SIMPSON, EZEL DONT STOP BELIEVING IN LOVE  ANDREA CURATO, COCO STREET, STACY KIDD ONLY YOU       SEAN MCCABE, JILL ROCK JONES FALL FRESH ON ME        STACY KIDD, ALIA LONG Call my studio hotline: 808-391-5394, leave me a message! Please  give me your thoughts, ideas, comments & questions:   IG: @cjaaybeats;   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.r.johnsonjr1;  You Tube: @djceejaay

    1h 25m

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Blaze Street Music Productions DJCEEJAAY dissects, interprets, and shares the best music of a lifetime of American music culture and sounds from the 1970's and beyond. DJCEEJAAY has chosen 50 of the most influential music since his childhood to share with you! The best in Soul, R&B, Pop, Rock, 80s, Dance, Disco, Jazz, House and everything in between. Growing up surrounded by music in Winston-Salem NC, and later joining the US Navy in 1980, Cee-Jaay always carried with him his deep love of of music and in 1982, took the plunge to become a DJ, aka 'DJCEEJAAY'. This project was born out his love of music! Join in on this special journey, you wont be sorry!