There’s no better way to shake off a tough winter than to dance. Thankfully, we’ve ggot Jay Smooth on deck with an exclusive mix for the spring. It features a little bit of everybody–from Betty Carter to Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce to De La Soul, Kelis to Pharoe Monch. So say farewell to a wicked winter and enjoy! –Editors

Colorlines Spring Mix by Jay Smooth by Colorlines on Mixcloud

Betty Carter – "Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most"
Ann Peebles – "I Can’t Stand The Rain"
Pharoahe Monch – "Losing My Mind"
Karol Conka – "Boa Noite"
DJ Rashad – "Show U How" (feat. Spinn)
Kelis – "Runnin’" (Machinedrum Remix)
Jackson 5 – "Ain’t No Sunshine"
Kendrick Lamar – "Black Boy Fly"
D’Angelo – "Everybody Loves The Sunshine"
De La Soul – "Marvin Jaye" (feat. Dilla & Marvin Gaye)
Aretha Franklin – "You Keep Me Hangin’ On"
Eddie Kendricks – "Date With The Rain"
Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers – "Blow Your Whistle"
Bugz In The Attic – "Waiting" (Afronaught Remix)
Beyonce – "Blow"
Teena Marie – "Square Biz"
Chaka Khan – "Clouds"
Nina Simone – "I Shall Be Released"