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March Madness Mix is here bringing the perfect soundtrack to match the energy of the season. This mix delivers a feel-good blend of funky, smooth vibes curated to keep you moving from start to finish. Featuring timeless grooves and signature sounds from T.I., Drake, Lil Wayne, Sugar Jones, Monica, Missy Elliott, Nicole Ray, Ashanti, Ginuwine, and 1 Accord, the set balances nostalgia with rhythm an...

The IPR is back… and as the day ones already know, it's never just a mix. It's a soundtrack to an event! The 2026 IPR – Handle with Care   arrives with a slightly different flavour this year — unexpected transitions, deeper pockets, and a few curveballs woven into the journey. But don't worry… the energy, intention, and creativity you've come to expect are fully intact. If you understand what the...

This month's episode DJ Real Deal dives deep into some of R&B's greatest gems — the joints you know, the B-sides you  should  know, and a few special edits that hit a little different. Smooth melodies, late-night energy, and a dash of hip hop woven throughout to keep things moving from start to finish. Whether you're riding, chilling, or just letting the music play, this mix is all about feel-good...

After a two-month break filled with downtime, gigs, and watching the Blue Jays come  oh so close  to a World Series win, DJ Real Deal returns with one of his most creative musical journeys yet. This episode opens with a reggae set featuring 80s, 90s, and 2000s vibes.  It is dedicated to the strong and resilient people of Jamaica as they recover from the heartbreaking destruction caused by Hurrican...

Get ready to groove to an electric fusion of Amapiano edits and timeless 90s & early 2000s House anthems! This month's mix is all about  feel-good music  that takes you on a journey through the past and present of dance floors around the world. With the recent loss of House legend Ron Carroll, we're paying tribute to the man who defined 'feel  good music'  with a track that'll keep his spirit aliv...

The August 2025 edition is finally here—dropping a little late in September, but trust us, it's worth the wait. This episode dives into the extensive catalogue of Chris Brown, taking listeners on a musical journey through his CHUNES that have shaped R&B, hip hop, and pop over the years. From early classics to undeniable anthems, this mix is packed with vibes you won't want to miss. A September 202...

It's Caribana season and DJ Real Deal delivers the best soca of 2025! This month's mix starts with smooth groovy soca and builds to full pace power soca anthems - perfect for the road, the fete, or liming with friends catching a vibe. Tap in, turn up, and feel the rhythm of the islands.  Press play and let the bacchanal begin! 🎧 Don't forget to  rate, review, like, and share with friends and fami...

Step into a time machine and let the June 2025 Mix take you on a soulful, feel-good journey through some of the most iconic tracks of the '80s and '90s. This month's episode features timeless classics and unforgettable voices from artists like Michael McDonald, Deniece Williams, Jon Secada, Fleetwood Mac, Jody Watley, Whitney Houston, and more. Whether you're reminiscing or discovering these gems...

Welcome to the  April - May 2025 Mix  – the ultimate  Hip Hop, Reggae, and Afrobeat Edition !  This special episode brings together the best of the old and new school tracks mixed together by DJ Real Deal you'll be vibing from start to finish. The latest edition features a dynamic blend of hip-hop/r&b classics, reggae anthems, and the hottest afrobeat rhythms, creating a seamless journey through s...

This month, DJ Real Deal is taking it back to the golden era of hip-hop—where boom bap beats and feel-good rhymes ruled the streets. The 2025 March Madness Podcast Mix is stacked with classic joints from the '90s and early 2000s, bringing you that raw, unfiltered head nod ish! Expect nothing but big CHUNES from artists like Black Rob, Missy Elliott, Biggie, Domino, Shyheim, The Pharcyde, D&D All-S...

Welcome to The IPR Edition – IYKYK, the latest installment from DJ Real Deal's annual IPR mix series, dropping just in time for February 14. This month's mix is a smooth and soulful journey through R&B, featuring sultry vibes from Kehlani, Sade, DVSN, Nelly ft. Jaheim, Jill Scott, Trey Songz, SiR, Muni Long, Leila Dey, MTUME, Nonso Amadi ft. Majid Jordan just to name a few.  Oh yeah, there is a sp...

Get ready to turn up and vibe out to DJ Real Deal's January 2025 mix! We're taking you back to the golden era of the late 90s and 2000s and a sprinkle of up to the times, with a killer selection of tracks that'll have you feeling all the nostalgia. From the smooth grooves of Usher, GBM and Trey Songz , to the hip-hop heat of Fat Joe , Rick Ross , and Eve , this mix brings you the best of R&B, Hip-...

Turn up the volume and vibe out with the December 2024 Mix by DJ Real Deal! This month, we're bringing the energy of a Scarborough house party straight to your ears. The mix starts with an early R&B warm-up set to ease you in, transitions smoothly into a reggae set to keep the vibes going, flips the script with a DJ Real Deal special New Jack Swing set, turns up the heat with a soca set, and final...

Get ready to vibe out to the smoothest sounds of the '90s with DJ Real Deal's November Mix, 100% dedicated to the classic R&B anthems that defined the decade! This month, we're diving deep into the heart of '90s R&B, featuring unforgettable hits from some of the genre's biggest names, including Monica, Case, Brandy, Jon B & Coko, Faith Evans, Xscape, Blackstreet, and many more. DJ Real Deal is bri...

Welcome to the October edition of DJ Real Deal's podcast! As we transition from the warmth of summer to the cozy embrace of fall that brings an air of celebration and gratitude.  It's important we take time to pause and reflect as to what/who we are thankful for and give them 'their flowers'.  Join us on this episode as we embark on a soulful journey through Amapiano and House music, all inspired...

Get ready to turn up the volume as DJ Real Deal takes you on a nostalgic journey through the best reggae riddims of the 2000s! This month's mix is a tribute to the infectious grooves that defined an era, featuring timeless riddims like Bellyas, Bug, Return, Fiesta, Famine, Martial Arts, Hard Drive, Good Life, Summertime, and Bad Company. With the recent passing of the legend Fatman Scoop, DJ Real...

Get ready to vibe with DJ Real Deal's August 2024 Mix! This month's mix is a high-energy journey through the latest and greatest hits of 2024, featuring top soca stars like Bunji Garlin, Patrice Roberts, Kes, Voice, Farmer Nappy, Problem Child, Nadia Batson, Kerwin DuBois, Fay Ann Lyons, Mical Teja, Ricardo Drue, Teddyson John, Pumpa, V'ghn, and Lyrikal. Just in time for Toronto Caribana (Carnival...

  Welcome to DJ Real Deal's July 2024 Mix! Get ready to groove to the smoothest R&B tracks spun the DJ Real Deal way. This episode features monster hits from legends like Dwele, Maxwell, Mary J Blige, and New Edition, alongside soulful vibes from Rashaad Patterson, Gap Band, Tamia, and more. Whether you're chilling at home or cruising in your ride, let DJ Real Deal set the mood with his signature...

Get ready to set the mood this Valentine's Day with DJ Real Deal's 2024 IPR Mix!  Immerse yourself in a captivating blend of smooth R&B vibes and a touch of hip-hop magic that'll make your heart race. This special edition mixtape features sultry tracks from the likes of Keith Sweat, Mint Condition, Tony Toni Tone, Ashanti, Chingy, Usher, Drake, 112, Hi-Five, Chris Brown, Bobby Valentino, and Lloyd...

Welcome to the hottest R&B throwback experience of the year! DJ Real Deal is back with his January 2024 mix, and this time he's taking you on a nostalgic journey through the smooth and soulful sounds of the 90s and 2000s. Get ready to be transported to an era of unforgettable melodies, silky vocals, and timeless R&B classics expertly blended together in true DJ Real Deal style. So, grab your headp...

In August, the world celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop, a genre that has undeniably left an indelible mark on the music industry and culture. To honor this momentous occasion, DJ Real Deal takes a unique and refreshing approach in his September mix. Unlike the conventional tribute mixes, DJ Real Deal presents a curated selection of R&B tracks that seamlessly blend with the hip hop genre....

It's Caribana time in city of Toronto and DJ Real Deal's latest mix is guaranteed to take you on a soca musical journey that will have you taking a chip, a bounce and a whine! This mix features smooth grooves from Machel Montano, Kes, Bunji Garlin, Voice and Patrice Roberts just to name a few. Grab your favourite drink of choice, invite your friends over, and get ready to keep moving and grooving!...

Get ready to take a trip back to the boom bap era with DJ Real Deal's latest mixtape for July 2023. This month's mix is unlike any other, as it draws its inspiration from none other than his cousin LIWI68's latest t-shirt collection, "I Am Hip Hop/RapCity." DJ Real Deal takes you on an unforgettable journey through the very essence of hip-hop inspired by the soul of RapCity - the weekly fix of vid...

Hey Everyone It has been a minute since my last podcast.  I needed to take a few months off to recharge my batteries, but I'm ready to make a return.  Seeing that it's summer time, I decided to bring the heat for the return mix.  The June 2023 Mix is a mix of 90s and 2000s R&B with a touch of some smooth hip hop tracks.  Thanks again for all of your support.  Don't forget to share the mix with you...

Happy New Year! As I reflect back on 2022, the highlight for me was the return to IRL events. It was great feeling the energy while performing in a live setting. I would like to thank all of the clients who trusted me to curate the soundtrack to their events. I'd also like to thank all of the vendors I had the opportunity to work alongside to deliver memorable events. My other fond memory of 2022...