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Put Me in Your Mix

Barry White · 1991

65 min · 10 tracks · soul

Smooth grooves and sultry orchestration create an intimate atmosphere that defines Barry White's signature romantic soul sound.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Let’s Get Busy — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hook and smooth instrumentation, exemplifying White's ability to blend sensuality with danceable rhythms.
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    Who You Giving Your Love To — With its compelling narrative about romantic trust, this song showcases White's signature deep baritone and emotional delivery, making it a standout on the album.
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    Put Me in Your Mix — The title track encapsulates the essence of the album with its lush production and flirtatious lyrics, inviting listeners into an intimate experience characteristic of White's style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album features smooth grooves and orchestration, maintaining White's romantic soul sound while adapting to the early '90s.

What we noticed

  • The first four tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fifth track introduces a more upbeat tempo that contrasts with the preceding songs.
  • Several tracks incorporate lush orchestration with strings and horns, creating a rich soundscape typical of Barry White's style.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • romantic evening ambiance
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • smooth background for intimacy
  • sultry and warm vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1991, Put Me in Your Mix came during a period of resurgence for Barry White, following his commercial peak in the 1970s. This album marked his first release after a brief hiatus, showcasing his ability to adapt to the evolving music landscape while maintaining his classic style.
Stylistic neighbors
Isaac Hayes· Marvin Gaye· Al Green

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Let’s Get Busy 4:44
  • 2 Love Is Good With You 6:10
  • 3 For Real Chill 5:48
  • 4 Break It Down With You 6:24
  • 5 Volare 5:45
  • 6 Put Me in Your Mix 7:39
  • 7 Who You Giving Your Love To 5:22
  • 8 Love Will Find Us 7:11
  • 9 We’re Gonna Have It All 5:54
  • 10 Dark and Lovely (You Over There) 10:08

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