Mike Nick's Podcast

A few weeks ago, J. Scott released a new album, and since then I’ve had several requests to bring back this classic Versus Mix featuring Erykah Badu and J. Scott. If you’ve heard it before, give it another spin. If this is your first time, sit back and enjoy this smooth blend from two queens of R&B and Neo Soul.Created and presented by:DJ Mike Nick’s… Your Forever DJ

This mixtape was created as a tribute to J. Cole’s latest album, The Fall Off. It celebrates the rich musical history behind the project by spotlighting the artists whose work Cole sampled throughout the album.Known as a true master of his craft, J. Cole doesn’t just rap over beats—he transforms them. This mix invites you to appreciate the inspiration behind the music while also paying close attention to the lyrical brilliance, wordplay, and storytelling Cole delivers in every verse of every track.Welcome to “The Cole World” Mixtape, created and presented by DJ Mike Nick’s… Your Forever DJ.

New Edition’s music is the sound of growth, brotherhood, and timeless soul. From youthful hits that defined a generation to mature classics that proved their staying power, they delivered joy, vulnerability, and undeniable groove at every stage. Their journey wasn’t easy—marked by industry struggles, personal differences, and hard-won lessons—but through adversity, they endured, reunited, and now stand together again on tour, stronger than ever. New Edition didn’t just make hits; they created the blueprint for male R&B groups—harmonies, choreography, style, and discipline all rolled into one electrifying package. Their relentless dedication to performance set the standard, and their influence lives on in every group that followed. Quite simply, they showed the world how it’s done—and why they remain the best to ever do it. Please take the time to listen to "The Very Best of New Edition"Created and Presented by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

The luxury is in the unhurried moment—soft lights low, the room wrapped in warmth, and soulful R&B filling the air like a slow heartbeat. You lounge side by side, not rushing conversation, just letting it happen, sharing a glass of Chardonnay and easy laughter with someone whose presence feels like home. The music hums, the world quiets, and time stretches—sensual, simple, and perfectly enough.A world created by the one and only:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Whose the King of of R&B between these 2 Legends.

Late 90’s and early 2000’s R&B carried a kind of love and passion that wrapped its fans in emotion the moment the first note hit. It made people feel wanted, cherished, and deeply desired. This was an era where men weren’t afraid to pour their hearts into a melody—singing openly about devotion, intimacy, and the lengths they’d go to for the women they loved. Often called “baby-making music,” 90’s R&B became a blueprint for romance, teaching men how to court a woman with tenderness, intention, and respect. Smooth harmonies, slow grooves, and heartfelt lyrics defined what many still call the Golden Era of R&B—a time when music didn’t just sound good, it felt good, reminding everyone what real love was supposed to feel like.R&B Royalty presented by:DJ Mike Nick's .... Your Forever DJ

Just some LEGENDARY shit for you to listen to. This mix is for those who appreciate RAP. 

From: Strangers To Friends, Friend into Lovers, Then Strangers Again.Created & Presented by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

I don't think I need FOREVER but I need .... INFINITE RIGHT NOWS. The opportunities to be together certainly don't equal forever but marinating in the present can be endless. Savoring moments shared requires the ability to appreciate the value of time. Please take some time to enjoy this musical wave of love, lust, sex, joy, laughter, more sex, stress, confusion, doubt, resolution, and then love again.INFINITE RIGHT NOWS Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

THE LOXComprised of Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss, The LOX entered the scene in 1997, after Mary J. Blige passed on their mixtape to Sean “P. Diddy” Combs. They collaborated on the single “It’s All About The Benjamins”, garnering the trio national attention. Their debut album, Money, Power & Respect, went platinum in 1998, peaking at #3 on the Billboard 200 chart and was ranked #1 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-hop Albums. Their follow-up gold album We Are The Streets peaked at #5 on the Billboard 200 chart and #2 on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-hop Albums. Sheek Louch, Styles P, and Jadakiss each rose to individual successes with critically acclaimed solo albums, businesses and tours. In 2014, The LOX released The Trinity EP, selling out venues nationwide, in the UK and in Canada. In 2016, in partnership with Roc Nation, The Lox released Filthy America… It’s Beautiful.Don't listen unless you are a true hardcore LOX fan.The LOX .... Da Hardest Presented by: Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

After 10 years of silence, Kendrick Lamar has finally dissed Drake and J. Cole. Following the release of his verse on “Control” (2013) by Big Sean, wherein Lamar threatened several major hip-hop artists of the time, both Drake and Cole have released subliminal and conspicuous disses directed towards the rapper. Drake has primarily blasted Kendrick via interviews and social media, while Cole has limited his disses towards Kendrick to his music. Incredibly, despite Drake and Cole releasing statements, verses and various subliminal disses, Kendrick has denied both of them public responses for over 10 years. However, in response to the collaborative track, “First Person Shooter” (2023), wherein Cole and Drake essentially eliminate Kendrick from the podium for ‘greatest rapper alive,’ Kendrick finally unleashed wrath with his scathing verse on “Like That” (2024) by Metro Boomin and Future.What followed is documented in this mix created by DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ. Please listen and you can decide if there is a BIG 3 or who is standing alone at the top of this rap game. The Big 3 ... ?Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Queensbridge Houses, named after the Queensboro Bridge and known simply as “Queensbridge,” “The Bridge,” or “QB,” is the largest housing project in New York City and the largest in North America. The Queensbridge Houses were once at the center of the rap universe in North America from 1980-1990s.  Queens, produced more rap talent than entire cities, states, and regions—Marley Marl, Roxanne Shante, Nas, Mobb Deep along with a hive of gifted MCs and producers emerged from QB. More than a sub-niche of New York boom bap, Queensbridge’s sound mirrored life in the projects. The music was violent, claustrophobic, and nihilistic. It was confrontational. That the defining rap beefs of the 1980s (MC Shan vs. KRS-One), 1990s (East Coast vs. West Coast), and 2000s (Nas vs. Jay Z) all involved artists from Queensbridge was no coincidence. Queensbridge rap thumped. It banged.DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ has put together his rendition of what Queensbridge and New York City sounded like during the 90' and early 2000's. QueensBridge gave hip hop a wealth of music.QUEENSBRIDGE:"A NEW YORK STATE OF MIND" MIXPresented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

The Mighty Wu-Tang ClanThe Wu-tang Clan formed in late 1992 and has proven to be the most revolutionary Hip-Hop group through their music produced in the mid-90s, which wasn't their most valuable aspect. The clan consisted of nine emcees, “The RZA,” “GZA,” “Ol' Dirty Bastard,” “Method Man,” “Raekwon,” “Ghostface Killa,” “Inspectah Deck,” “U-God,” and “Masta Killa.” Their obligation was furtherance to engulf the record industry in a profitable manner for their winning. So their plan was to release a strong group debut album, then collaborate with one another to release invaluable solo albums.The Wu-tang Clan received their title through the martial arts film, "Shaolin and Wu Tang," which portrayed multiple disciples of the temple to be disciplined in the Wu-tang form. The origin of the word "Wu-tang" derives from Wu Dang, the Taoist holy mountain located in the Central China in the Hubei Province. The word also is the name of the Emperor Yong Le's Ming Purple Imperial City, which was constructed during the time period of 1404-1420. Their debut album, "Enter the Wu-tang (36 Chambers)," was designed to contain a Shaolin vs. Wu-tang theme, and dialogue from the Wu-Tang films were used as skits. An emcee of the Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, also notes that a sword cutting through air molecules results in a "Wu" sound effect and the "Tang" sound effect is the result of contact made with a shield.The Mighty Wu-Tang Clan MixPresented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

Ruff Ryders' founders were initially famous for managing rappers DMX and The Lox who became multi-platinum stars for Def Jam Recordings and Bad Boy Entertainment in the late-1990s. After DMX's success, the management company started its own label imprint through Interscope Records, and had success with releases from female rapper Eve, former Bad Boy Records group The L.O.X. The Deans' nephew Swizz Beatz is the main producer for most of the acts on the roster. In 2001, Cassidy was signed to the label through Swizz Beatz along with Full Surface labelmate Yung Wun.Take a listen at my best of Ruff Ryders mix for those of you Ruff Ryder fansDJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

For those of you who don't know, Monet Tejada is a character Mary J. Blige plays on the show GHOST, created and executive produced by rapper and Hip Hop mogul 50 Cent. Mary's character is a strong drug queen pin whose hardcore and ruthless in her journey to gain and maintain power in the drug game. Mary J. Blige the singer/songstress is not that much different from the character she plays on GHOST. Mary's music is strong, soulful, inspirational and moving. Mary has always had a way of connecting with her audience in the way that feels as if she is going through the exact same struggles as her fans. What make Mary such an incredible artist is her vulnerability and her transparency. Mary wasn't just your average superstar ... she showed us she is human. Her story of pain and struggle resonated with the people and she became a queen because of her honesty in her songs. Real recognize real. Mary has the gift of blending R&B & Hip Hop perfectly grabbing the attention of both male and female fans. Her hardcore and creative approach in her music led to her ability to play characters like Monet Tejada with ease. Mary J Blige is a gift to music and Hip Hop as a culture, Therefore, I salute her with a mix of some of her dopest remixes old and new. Respect to the Queen of Hip Hop and Soul ... Ms. Mary J. Blige aka Monet Tejada. Presented by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

In the early 2000's 50 Cent came through a changed the game in Hip Hop. After being shot 9 times and surviving, as if he were bulletproof. 50 was determined to make a name for himself in this thing we call Hip Hop. He changed how the game was played, he intimidated a whole genre, and he ended a few careers in the process. He didn't do it alone though, he had some help from his team G Unit. Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo, Young Buck, and then built a whole label and included some other artist to the label. G Unit was a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, like many other Hip Hop crews G Unit broke apart and 50 became more than just a hip hop icon. 50 has the TV game on smash now and he remains to be untouched, unmarked, and Bulletproof.  Check out my mix Bulletproof .... G Unit Edition. Just some of 50 Cent & G Unit's greatest hits.DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

In the late 90's and early 2000's Roc-A-Fella Records was a force to be reckoned with. The partnership between Dame Dash, Jay Z, & Kareem Biggs seemed to be a match made in heaven. After the untimely deaths of 2PAC & BIGGE, Jay Z fought for the title for greatest rapper. Nas gave Jay a run for his money.  In order for Jay to solidify his rein on top he needed a strong camp and that brought about the emergence of the Roc. He built a team that dominated the charts for a number of years and created what was considered a Hip Hop Dynasty. Unfortunately, dynasty's don't last forever and due to a number of factors like fame, greed, money, & power .... caused the Death of a Dynasty.  If you are a fan of the Roc, I think you will appreciate this collection of Roc-A-Fella hits. Brought to you by, Your Forever DJ, DJ Mike Nick's.

R.Kelly is arguably the King of R&B. However, controversy has overshadowed his musical legacy. It's hard for me to ignore the emotions and the joy I experienced listening to his songs in the past. Therefore, I celebrate his music catalogue. It maybe taboo or forbidden for some of you to listen but you're gonna miss out on another classic DJ Mike Nick's mix. Created by:DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

In the early 2000's the South really started to take over and dominate Hip Hop. This mix a tribute to some of the classic that help change the game. Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ

ENERGY .... !? A mood, a, vibe, a feeling. A statement and a question at the same time. Listen to the mix and decide what you want it to be. Presented by: DJ Mike Nick's ... Your Forever DJ