Jazz
!llmind – “Narcotic Nautilus”
March 26, 2014
One of my favorite producers in recent years & the creator of the ‘Boom Trap’ sound, !llmind, drops a dope ass instrumental gem that samples the Bob James jazz classic ‘Nautilus’. Check the track & peep what the ‘ill’ producer had to say about this beat below…..
“This was one of the 1st “BoomTrap” beats I’ve ever made (created almost 3 years ago).
Since then, it’s gone through many transitions, different song ideas with a handful of different artists. The only other person who has this beat is my homie Just Blaze. You may or may not remember him playing this beat for Blackthought to freestyle over, on the Combat Jack Show last year.
I wanted to finally put this beat out, in its rawest form, for the masses to hear.
Why? Because, f*ck it.
Let’s keep this in the streets of NYC.” – !llmind
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Tall Black Guy – “Sade’s Taboo” (Sweetest Taboo Blap-Up)
March 15, 2014
Detroit producer ‘Tall Black Guy’ always has some dope ass remixes & original compositions that we continue to support on the radio show & also on the website here. Check out this smooth & jazzy rework of the beautiful Sade’s timeless classic song ‘Sweetest Taboo’ that only Sir Tall Black Guy could do. You can download the joint too for free too!
“As a thank you to my fans, I thought that it would be a good time to put up a track that a few have been asking for. Good things come to those who wait! Enjoy” – Tall Black Guy
Posted in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Music, Producers, R&B, Soul | Tags: Sade's Taboo, Sir Tall Black Guy, Sweetest Taboo, Sweetest Taboo Blap-Up, TALL BLACK GUY | No Comments »
Ekundayo feat. Boog Brown – “Everything” (Prod. By Illastrate)
March 10, 2014
Atlanta based lyricist Ekundayo links up with female emcee Boog Brown for this special collaboration called ‘Everything’. The jazzy track produced by the talented beatsmith Illastrate is inspired by the work of photographer Roni Nicole & serves as an answer to the, at times rhetorical, question ‘What Is Love?’. The answer for anyone who knows better & everyone involved with this project is…. ‘Everything.’
RONINICOLE.COM
INSTAGRAM: RONI NICOLE
Posted in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Music, Producers | Tags: art, Boog Brown, Ekundayo, Everything, illastrate, MOVING PICTURES, Photography, Roni Nicole | No Comments »
Pete Rock – “Roy Ayers Tribute” (Mixtape)
March 7, 2014
Pete Rock aka Soul Brother #1 – the Hip-Hop Golden Era go-to producer – has put together a tribute to the legendary Roy Ayers (Soul and Jazz musician and go-to Hip-Hop sample-source for producers). And it is ni-iiii-ice!
Stream the mix ASAP so you can be among the cool folks who have been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. Yeah, the Soundcloud has a link to cop t-shirts commemorating this!
Posted in Hip-Hop, Instrumental, Jazz, Mixtapes, Producers, Soul | Tags: Pete Rock, Roy Ayers, ROY AYERS TRIBUTE | No Comments »
Robert Glasper’s Tiny Desk Concert Live On NPR (Video)
March 6, 2014
Hey. Don’t sleep on National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk Concert series. In this one, the Robert Glasper gets the Marsha Ambrosius to join him in moving listeners’ souls with a live-on-air-band-backed-in-the-corner-packed performance of “Trust†– right from the start! Yeah. We got that… and Glasper giving you (much) more on the video embedded above.
Posted in Instrumental, Jazz, Performance, R&B, Radio, Series, Soul, Videos | Tags: Marsha Ambrosius, National Public Radio, NPR, Robert Glasper, Tiny Desk Concert | No Comments »
R&B/Jazz: Joya Mooi – “Way Of Life†(Video)
December 15, 2013
Brassy, jazzy sexy Sunday selection for you to enjoy. Here’s the official video for the second single, “Way of Life,” off Joya Mooi’s album “Crystal Growth.” Check the link below to get the album.
Posted in Album, Jazz, Performance, R&B, Videos | Tags: CRYSTAL GROWTH, JOYA MOOI, Way of Life | 1 Comment »
PBS’ Blank On Blank: Interview With Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong (Video)
December 14, 2013
Okay, so we’re hooked on PBS’ Blank on Blank series. Great animation built up around a 1964 radio interview with legendary jazz trumpeter/vocalist Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. Interviewed by Michael Aisner and James R. Stein. Originally aired on WNTH (Winnetka, Illinois).
“You’ve got to be good or as bad as the devil. … Even if we had two, three days off I still had to blow that horn a few hours to keep up the chops.”
– Louis Armstrong
Posted in Animation, Jazz, Series, Videos | Tags: Blank on Blank, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, Louis Armstrong, Louis Armstrong on His Chops, PBS, PBS Digital Studios, Satchmo | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Marian Mereba – “Go To London” (Alkebulan Remix)
November 1, 2013
Marian Mereba with a new mix of ‘old soul-feeling’ music entitled “Go To London” (Alkebulan Mix). This version produced by Alkebulan (of course)… But here’s more from Marian…
‘Famo Since 1991 and I teamed up to bring you the “Room for Living Remix EP” hosted by Gianni Lee. Project due to be premiered 10/31/13 via www.BabylonCartel.com. Available everywhere Nov. 4th.’
FREE downloads are now available!
DOWNLOAD: MARIAN MEREBA – GO TO LONDON (ALKEBULAN REMIX) | ROOM FOR LIVING REMIX EP
Posted in Album, Jazz, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Alkebulan Remix, Go To London, Marian Mereba, Room For Living Remix | No Comments »
Robert Glasper – “Black Radio 2” (Album)
October 30, 2013
Fresh out, Robert Glasper releases his new album, “Black Radio 2.” With features from Common, Patrick Stump, Marsha Ambrosius, Brandy, Lupe Fiasco, Emeli Sandé, Snoop Dogg, Norah Jones and more, Glasper has coalesced a band of eclectic contributions to music into one work that most would agree is ahead of its time. Let’s just say it crosses several so-called genres to bring you some damn good music. Stream for FREE and/or cop your own digital copy below.
Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott – “Calls” (Video)
October 15, 2013
Robert Glasper’s new single featuring Jill Scott entitled ‘Calls’ is one of my favorite new R&B/Soul joints over the past month or so. It’s not uncommon for me to replay a great song over & over again after hearing it for the very first time. Robert Glasper & Jill Scott’s collaborative piece would be no exception to that process of mine. The single will appear on Robert Glasper’s upcoming project “Black Radio 2” featuring many artists such as Dwele, Faith Evans, Common, Norah Jones, Snoop Dogg, & more due October 29th on Blue Note Records. You can pre-order the album below, but for now check out the almost dream-like yet creative new video for ‘Calls’ above….
DOWNLOAD: ROBERT GLASPER – BLACK RADIO 2 (ALBUM)
Posted in Jazz, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: Black Radio 2, Calls, Jill Scott, Robert Glasper, Robert Glasper Experiment, The Robert Glasper Experiment | No Comments »
Twenty Feet From Stardom (Trailer)
September 12, 2013
“When you’re a background singer, it is a springboard. But it can easily become quicksand if that’s not what you want to do.”
Talk about ‘unsung’… Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Claudia Lennear, Lisa Fischer, and Judith Hill sang some of the greatest songs of our time… in the background! “Twenty Feet From Stardom” spotlights the untold true story of the backup singers behind some of the greatest musical legends of the 20th and 21st centuries. Included: archival footage and intimate interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Mick Jagger and Sting. Here’s the trailer. Shout out to my folks at Bad Magics for the scoop.
– @ojones1
Posted in Dance, Film, Funk, History, Jazz, R&B, Rock, Videos | Tags: background singer, Claudia Lennear, Darlene Love, Judith Hill, Lisa Fischer, Merry Clayton, Twenty Feet From Stardom | No Comments »
R&B: Estelle – “Be In Love” feat. Jeremih
August 20, 2013
As a fan of reggae/dancehall & dub music I can really appreciate when good singers get together over this type of island breezy production. British singer Estelle enlists fellow R&B singer Jeremih to get down with her on this “Be In Love” track from her upcoming “Love & Happiness: Vol. 2 Waiting To Exhale” EP that will be released on her own label imprint New London Records. I’m feeling the latest push by a number of true R&B/Soul singers taking chances with more island style production in their music.
Posted in Dancehall, Jazz, Music, R&B, Reggae, Soul | Tags: Be In Love, Dub, Estelle, Jeremih, Love & Happiness, Love & Happiness: Vol. 2 Waiting To Exhale, New London Records, UK SOUL, Vol. 2 Waiting To Exhale | No Comments »
R&B/Jazz: Tall Black Guy – Floating
August 13, 2013
Tall Black Guy contributes this single – “Floating†– to First Word Records’ “Two Syllables Volume 9.” This is an airy jazz instrumental that provides the feel of floating for the listener. Stream it below. You can get “Two Syllables Volume 9” at www.firstwordrecords.com.
Posted in Album, Instrumental, Jazz, Music | Tags: Floating, TALL BLACK GUY, Two Syllables, Two Syllables Volume 9, Volume 9 | No Comments »
Terrace Martin – “No Wrong, No Right†feat. Robert Glasper x James Fauntleroy
July 30, 2013
Here’s a single from Terrace Martin’s forthcoming LP “3ChordFold” (due out August 13, 2013). “No Wrong, No Right” (featuring Robert Glasper and James Faunleroy) expresses how ‘sometimes in relationships, no one wants admit when they are wrong….and men have a hard time admitting when they are right, for fear of the backlash.’ In advance of the LP’s release, this single is on iTunes today.
TERRACE MARTIN – NO WRONG, NO RIGHT FEAT. ROBERT GLASPER X JAMES FAUNTLEROY
Posted in Hip-Hop, Jazz, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: James Fauntleroy, NO RIGHT, NO WRONG, Robert Glasper, TERRACE MARTIN | No Comments »
Hiatus Kaiyote – “Nakamarra” feat. Q-Tip
July 17, 2013
Already a worthy track, putting Australian group Hiatus Kaiyote on the map last year, Q-Tip (of A Tribe Called Quest fame) drops lyrics on an alternate version of the cut. Tip doing his “People’s Instinctive Travels” throwback flow on this one is nice. Relax to this.
HIATUS KAIYOTE – NAKAMARRA FEAT. Q-TIP
Posted in Alternative, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Music | Tags: HIATUS KAIYOTE, NAKAMARRA, Q-Tip | No Comments »
Nina Simone – “Feeling Good” (Bassnectar Remix)
July 14, 2013
Verve Music Group’s project features this Bassnectar Remix of Nina Simone’s “Feeling Good.†The album – “Verve Remixed: The First Ladies” – is out now on iTunes. Get that here. Now.
NINA SIMONE – FEELING GOOD (BASSNECTAR REMIX) | VERVE REMIXED: THE FIRST LADIES
Posted in Jazz, Music, Producers | Tags: BASSNECTAR REMIX, FEELING GOOD, Nina Simone, THE FIRST LADIES, VERVE REMIXED | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Lili K – My Favorite Things (EP)
July 5, 2013
Chicago’s Lili K is back with a FREE EP – “My Favorite Things.” Producer Peter Cottontale fully in her corner on this project. Check it out via download link below.
DOWNLOAD: LILI K – MY FAVORITE THINGS (EP)
Posted in EP, Jazz, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Lili K, My Favorite Things, Peter Cottontale | No Comments »
Corinne Bailey Rae – “I Would Like To Call It Beauty” (Freddie Joachim Remix)
June 19, 2013
Here’s a piece from Freddie Joachim off “The Joachim Remixes Vol. 5.” Download the whole project for FREE below. You can stream the remix of Corinne Bailey Rae (“I Would Like To Call It Beauty”) while the freebie is finishing.
DOWNLOAD: CORRINE BAILEY RAE – I WOULD LIKE TO CALL IT BEAUTY (FREDDIE JOACHIM REMIX) | THE JOACHIM REMIXES VOL. 5
Posted in Album, Jazz, Music, Producers, R&B, Soul | Tags: Corinne Bailey Rae, Freddie Joachim, Freddie Joachim Remix, I Would Like To Call It Beauty, THE JOACHIM REMIXES, Vol 5 | No Comments »
R&B/Jazz: Moonchild – “Be Free†(DJ Jazzy Jeff x James Poyser) [Remix]
June 11, 2013
This is Moonchild – with a remix to “Be Free†(by DJ Jazzy Jeff and James Poyser), and they approve with this message.
‘Dope remix of our single “Be Free,” by the one and only DJ Jazzy Jeff and James Poyser!‘
Stream the remix single, and get the full album (including the original title track version) here.
Glows in the Dark – “Fluorescence” feat. John Robinson
May 29, 2013
John Robinson laces a track produced by jazz collective Glows in the Dark entitled “Fluorescence.” This song is off the Glows in the Dark EP “Research & Development.”
GLOWS IN THE DARK – FLUORESCENCE FEAT. JOHN ROBINSON | RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
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