Acclaimed US singer / songwriter Joi Cardwell has made a huge contribution to the world of both Jazz and Dance music over the years. She’s released smash hit Billboard No.1’s such as the classics ‘Club Lonely’ and Saved My Life’, back in 1992 with house legend Lil Louis, along with 2 solo No.1’s with ‘Run To You’ and ‘You Got To Pray’. She’s released countless solo productions and collaborations with the likes of Blaze, Honey Dijon, Junior Vasquez, Frankie Knuckles, Towa Tei, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Groove Junkies, Studio Apartment, Namy, Kraak & Smaak and many more. In 2016 Billboard Magazine named Joi No.43 in the prestigious “Top 100 Dance Club Artists of All Time”. As her new collaboration with David Morales, ‘Plastic Feelings’, lands on DIRIDIM, DMCWorld goes Back To Mine with Joi Cardwell.
Jordan Rakei – Learning
I am attracted to songs that create a visceral feeling. The melody and lyrics on this song as well as the lyrics just make you listen- Closely and I love that.
Michael Kiwanuka – Light
I have to say that the end of this song is what really looped me in. it feels like a joyous zenith to a beautiful moment.
Samara Joy – Guess Who I Saw Today
When a voice like Samara Joy arrives you can’t help but notice. Here, the melancholy tone and perfect timing, sliding down those scales made me melt.
Bad Bunny – TuriSta
This song from Bad bunny is on my best list as it feels like a cultural love song to his beloved Puerto Rico, where I actually sit right now.. It evokes sentimental memories of visits with my parents as a child.
Dusty Springfield – The Look Of Love
Smoky Dusty feels like the right thing to play as the sun starts to fade and a new mood takes over. Time to slow down.
Jalen Ngonda – That’s All I Wanted From You
I am often caught by tunes and voices that come out of left field. Jalen is both fresh and familiar, and this tune makes me groove.
Jimmy Scott – Things That Are Love
I love finding rare gems in vocalists, much like a DJ likes to find rare grooves on a record dive. Jimmy Scott is one of those voices and deeper into his history you’ll find a story too…
Leon Bridges – Blue Mesas
This song reminds me of many years on the road in places many times all alone, I am a sucker for strings which always touch my soul. Seeing him perform this with the Royal Philharmonica was a treat!
Robert Glasper – Forever
I got married this past year and this song made it to my play list as a joyful ode to love.
Ella Mai – Boo’d Up
This one also just give s me the food feels about being in love.. It’s Springtime, its summer what a nice way to spend time.. being boo’d up.
David Morales & Joi Cardwell ‘Plastic Feelings’ is out now on DIRIDIM.
https://djdavidmorales.lnk.to/plastic-feelings
