Harlem born, Brooklyn bred, orphaned by adolescence & self proclaimed prodigy by his teenaged years, Michael Jones PKA Kashif Saleem's story is that of a miracle. By the age of 16 he joined & toured with B.T. Express. After a two album stint with the band he was let go as a result of his overly ambitious work ethic - he outpaced the band's expectations. Without hesitation Kashif surpassed being a session musician thrusting into an active music career acting as producer, arranger, composer & performer for future stars & established artists including Whitney Houston, Evelyn Champagne King, Fatback Band, Melba Moore, Average White Band, George Benson & Bill Withers. Kashif played an integral role in shaping the New York post-disco R&B sound, & heralded what many today label Boogie & Modern Soul music. He kept R&B progressive, dance floor friendly & edgy throughout the early 80's by embracing the latest technology - drums machines and synthesizers. I had the honor of meeting him many moons ago through one of my music mentors who grew up with him in Brooklyn. Although it was only a day's worth of interactions in my home studio, the visit was quite impactful to say the least. His wisdom and experience in the music industry was impressionable on my ambitious mind. His music raised me, the sound of Kashif highly influenced my sound as a producer. His debut solo album is in my top 10 favorite R&B records of all time. I practically learned how to mix by practicing with records like "Love Come Down", "So Fine" & "I Just Got To Have You". He was an amazing artist & human being. I can't believe he's gone but the music will surely live on. Kashif was a true innovator, scholar, humanitarian & master of music. May his soul rest in peace!

TRACKLIST
1. Mingo Weya - Kashif
2. You Give Good Love - Whitney Houston
3. Are You The Woman - Kashif
4. Dancing In The Dark - Kashif
5. Live In Me - June Pointer
6. Here Comes The Night - Meli'sa Morgan
7. Sunshine - B.T. Express
8. I'd Like To Get To Know You - Jermaine Jackson
9. Your Style - Wootens
10. I Want To Be Your Everything - High Fashion
11. Right On Time - Tavares
12. Wouldn't You Like To Fly - Victor Fields
13. It Ain't Because Of Me Baby - Bill Withers
14. Take You To Heaven - Change
15. The Mood - Kashif
16. Love On The Rise - Kenny G
17. Trouble In Paradise - Giorge Pettus
18. Help Yourself To My Love - Kenny G
19. Help Yourself To My Love - Kashif
20. Street Level - Zinc
21. Betcha She Don't Love You - Evelyn King
22. Easier Said Than Done - Average White Band
23. Jump Into My Life - Stacy Lattisaw
24. Say Something Love - Kashif
25. So Fine - Howard Johnson
26. I'm In Love - Evelyn King
27. If You Want My Lovin' - Evelyn King
28. Stone Love - Kashif
29. Mind Up Tonight - Melba Moore
30. Inside Love - George Benson
31. Love Come Down - Evelyn King
32. Baby Don't Break Your Baby's Heart - Kashif
33. Part-Time Lover - Funk Deluxe
34. Rumors - Kashif
35. Just Another Lover - Johnny Kemp
36. Movie Song - Kashif
37. You're The Winner - High Fashion
38. Take My Love - Melba Moore
39. Thinking About You - Whitney Houston
40. Get Out On The Dance Floor - Fatback Band
41. Hold On - High Fashion
42. Ooh Love - Kashif
43. Underlove - Melba Moore
44. One Man's Poison - Kenny G
45. Good Things - Tony Aiken and Future 2000
46. Time Tunnel - Tony Aiken and Future 2000
47. Love Changes - Kashif and Meli'sa Morgan

Dj Spinna Tribute To Kashif Mix (RIP)!!!