R&B
R&B: Stacy Barthe – Flawed Beautiful Creatures (Video)
June 19, 2015
Time… we gotta lose it to find it. We all gotta lose some times.
– Stacy Barthe
Timeless! Stacy went deep with this leak from her long-awaited, debut album “BEcoming” (due out July 10, 2015). Touching video for “Flawed Beautiful Creatures,†which we actually posted a while ago. Talent like this on our radar? You knowww we’ve been keepng up with Stacy. Apparently, so has John Legend, executive producer for the LP.
R&B: Kat DeLuna – “Bum Bum” feat. Trey Songz (Video)
June 18, 2015
Haaa! Listen. Did you catch that? She sampled Sister Nancy’s reggae classic “Bam Bam” in there. Dope!
And on top of that… she said you can get that “Bum Bum” every hour. Ohhhh wowwww! The level of sexy in this video is beyond compare. No doubt that Kat DeLuna’s “Bum Bum” is bang banging. So’s the song (featuring Trey Songz).
Robert Glasper – “So Beautiful†(Live At Capitol Studios) [Video]
June 17, 2015
One of my favorite songs by Musiq Soulchild gets redone by the equally as dope Robert Glasper. Another cover – “So Beautiful” for the “Covered” album (out now). Nice drop from Musiq at the end, too.
DOWNLOAD: ROBERT GLASPER – COVERED (ALBUM)
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R&B: BOSCO – “Boy” (FreEP Stream)
June 17, 2015
Sure, we provided a link to get that new “Boy” EP from BOSCO in the earlier “Gold Ghost” post. But how cool would it be to hear the whole thing before you copped. Well, we got your cool right here. Stream above. And we re-linked to download link below.
Vinyl Destination | “DJ’s In Paris†With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
June 16, 2015
DJ Jazzy Jeff with another Vinyl Destination episode, DJ’s In Paris going hard all across Europe. Top highlights? Number one’s GOTTA be DJ Ferno taking in the first-time-in-Paris experience with childlike wonder. Follow that IMMEDIATELY with Rich Medina talking with the crew right after the Paris leg, just before catching a train to Amsterdam for a break. That’s two. Round out the top three with Jeff’s closing comments about his back-to-nature themed room. Hilarious!
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Vinyl Destination crew end a 10 show, 10 day run in Paris. It’s DJ Ferno’s first time in the City of Lights, so he explores the city and takes in some sights. After a few verses of “Mama I Made It,†it’s off to the gig. Jeff has a show with a dear friend, Rich Medina. The next stop is Amsterdam. With Rich joining the fun, the guys share some valuable information that makes him rethink his phone service. Feeling refreshed after some much-needed time off, the crew gets back in full gear with shows in Dresden, Germany, Warington, England and Oslo, Norway. Along the way, “Tickle me Ferno†emerges and Jeff finds out a tree grows in his hotel room.
Work hard. Party hard. Sure. But when you DJ, the party’s where you are – the Vinyl Destination (boom)!
Check out the latest Vinyl Destination "DJs in Paris!! 10 shows in 10 days! I'm CRAZY! https://t.co/cW0C2BhIqS pic.twitter.com/eHhNSdz54b
— Mr Vinyl Destination (@djjazzyjeff215) June 2, 2015
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: Amsterdam, DJ Jazzy Jeff, DJs In Paris, Dresden, England, Germany, Norway, Oslo, Paris, Rich Medina, Skillz, Vinyl Destination, Warington | No Comments »
R&B: BOSCO – “Gold Ghostâ€
June 15, 2015
Woooo daaamn this first track off her “Boy” EP is el fuego HOT! Check out this “Gold Ghost†from BOSCO for yourself and just try to hate. Better way to spend that energy is clicking the link below and copping an EP copy. Hey, if ya gotta have something to do, do right!
Hometown Heroes Radio Vol. III
June 8, 2015
So often mixes are either all Hip Hop, all R&B all Rock etc. Â Then when you hear someone advertise new music you never heard before a lot of times it’s a reason you never heard it and not happy you finally did. Â Well our friends over at Hometown Heroes have you covered Sayeed & Zee meticulously craft mixes that have Hip Hop, Soul, R&B, Rock, New Age, House, Garage etc. Â Now you might think well with all of those different genres how does it sound? Â It sounds good because they make sure that all of the tracks work together so yes you get taken on a musical journey but it’s a smooth ride. Â Be sure to stay connected with them at their HomeTownHeroesATL site for the next mix and the next show they put together!
Posted in House, Mixtapes, Music, Podcast, R&B, Radio | Tags: Hip Hop, Hometown Heroes, House Music, Mix, PODCAST, Radio | No Comments »
Jared Evan – “The Art Form Of Whatever” (FREE Album)
June 5, 2015
Hey guys!
Here is a surprise that I’ve been keeping quiet about for a while! The Art Form of Whatever. This is a free album that I wanted to release without any prior promotion or campaign. It’s FREE for all of you!
The Art Form of Whatever is produced by !llmind, The Arcitype, Rain, Lightfoot and myself.
Thank you all so much for sticking with me and continuing to inspire me. You always push me to be even greater than before. So many great things to look forward to!
Love you all endlessly.
– Jared Evan
DOWNLOAD: JARED EVAN – THE ART FORM OF WHATEVER (FREE ALBUM)
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R&B: Rico Love – “Weak” (Prod. By DtownThaGreat)
June 5, 2015
You say I should leave. You don’t mean it…
Kinda channeling that SWV vulnerability with this one-off “Weak.” Just because Rico Love has “Turn On The Lights” out already doesn’t mean the work stops. We hear you, Rico!
RICO LOVE – WEAK (PROD. BY DTOWNTHAGREAT) | TURN THE LIGHTS ON
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R&B/Soul: Bilal – “Satellites” (Prod. By Adrian Younge) [Video]
June 4, 2015
Music video for “Satellites,†Bilal’s first single from his forthcoming “In Another Life” project produced by Adrian Younge. High concept visuals (called ‘short film,’ not just a ‘video’) directed Hans Elder. Album due out on June 30, 2015, but you can pre-order the full-length via the link that follows.
PRE-ORDER: BILAL – IN ANOTHER LIFE (ALBUM ENTIRELY PRODUCED BY ADRIAN YOUNGE)
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R&B: Miguel Performs “Coffee” Live & Uncut (Video)
June 2, 2015
Dope stuff! Miguel does an exclusive version of his single “Coffee†(out now on iTunes) live at Lair Studios in L.A.
R&B/Jazz: Freddie Joachim – “May”
June 1, 2015
Next level ish! Start your week right; with some groove for the soul. Freddie Joachim’s replay is entitled “May.”
was digging the Jordan Rakei x Kiran Kai – “Maya” track. here’s my rendition.
2015.
– Freddie Joachim
Joanna Teters Speaks On Her Band ‘Mad Satta’ & Their Performance During The Atlanta Jazz Festival (Video)
May 31, 2015
The 38th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival went down Memorial Day Weekend 2015 from historical Piedmont Park. 3 days of great music with talented artists from all over the US and the World performing for thousands of Jazz fans here in Atlanta, GA. The opening night had only two acts the headliner Thundercat and the opening act Mad Satta. If you are not familiar with Mad Satta they are a group out of NYC that have horns, keyboard, and bass players and a front lady named Joanna Teters on vocals. They made their Atlanta debut and immediately had the crowd’s attention with their soulful original music. They also did a classic Curtis Mayfield cover of “The Makings of You” that had the crowd asking to know more about them. Well if you didn’t make their performance no worries the video below has live footage from their show along with an interview by ArtByOdell with Joanna Teters.
Learn more about them at MadSatta.com
Posted in Cover Story, Interview, Jazz, Performance, R&B | Tags: Atlanta Jazz Festival, Jazz, Joanna Teters, Mad Satta, NYC, R&B, Soul | 2 Comments »
R&B/Jazz: Nicolay – “The Brightest Star” / “Afterglow” feat. Phonte
May 29, 2015
“The Brightest Star” is the first single off Nicolay’s forthcoming solo LP, “City Lights Vol. 3: Soweto” (due out June 9, 2015). “Afterglow” is a non-album B-Side. Follow the link to cop the maxi-single download for both cuts.
R&B/Soul: Jesse Boykins III – “Wonder Years” (Prod. By ThroughWhose) [Video]
May 28, 2015
“Love Apparatus” is out now. This single off it, “Wonder Years,” wouldn’t need anything to really put it over as solid R&B. However, this video concept… a wonderful touch. “Wonder Years” – already makes you think about the TV show and gets you thinking about bank-in-the-day; perhaps about what was and could’ve been, right? And that’s just the title! Click play and listen; and enjoy the vids and stills combined and blurred purposely at times to add further to the nostalgia effect of it all. Linked the album below, too.
Created by Jesse Boykins III, Julian Schratter, Fans & Friends.
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R&B: Teedra Moses – “Get It Right”
May 28, 2015
Rather be a Queen than a bad b!tch… Fact is, a love like mine you’ll never find.
– Teedra Moses
The quintessence of soul sexy. Very hot, very cool. This is that R&B that, when it comes on, you all of a sudden have nothing better to do than finish listening. Check out the minimalistic visuals for Teedra Moses’ “Get It Right” above. The link to cop follows.
Unsung: DeBarge (Video)
May 27, 2015
Before Michael Jackson split from his band of brothers, and for a while after, the music world (and the world at large) was constantly asking ‘Who would be the next Jackson 5?’ The answer at one time would have definitely been DeBarge. But right when they were right there as a family, something… a lot of things, actually… went terribly wrong. The large family from Grand Rapids (Michigan, USA) had it all in the 1980s – the looks, the sound, the fans, growing fame worldwide. But then things took a sadly familiar downturn that comes with having it all (way past enough). Industry and social pressures, addictions and more… caused them to lose the most important thing – each other. After that – the split – came bigger and harder losses.
A powerful Unsung on DeBarge (full episode above).
Iman Omari Speaks On His Music & His Debut Performance In Atlanta (Video)
May 26, 2015
Recently Iman Omari was in Atlanta to perform for the first time. Â ArtByOdell talked with the talented Singer, Producer, DJ about his music making process and how he feels about music right now. Â It’s a great conversation that also reveals the name of Iman’s new album coming out later this year. Â Did you know that Iman is from a talented musical family and his father worked with some legendary R&B groups? Â Well after watching this interview you will learn a lot about the singer. Â SoundCloud link below for extended interview and live audio from his ATL performance.
–ArtByOdell Twitter/SoundCloud
Posted in Cover Story, House, Interview, Producers, R&B, Soul | Tags: Energy, Hip Hop, Iman Omari, Producer, Soul Music, Vibe, Vibe Music Collective, West Coast | No Comments »
R&B: K. Michelle – “Hard To Do” (Prod. By Soundz) [Video]
May 24, 2015
Cot dam! Hot hot HOOOOTTTT! This sizzling “Hard To Do” (produced by Soundz) cut off the album “Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?” AND the visuals. Anybody needing a reason to holler hallelujah on a Sunday, look no further than sexy K. Michelle in this vid. The album is linked and embedded for streaming below.
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The 38th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival: Memorial Day Weekend
May 21, 2015
If you are in Atlanta or close to the city and want something to do this upcoming Memorial Day weekend the 38th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is a great choice. Â The festival takes place May 22-24 at legendary Piedmont Park with an incredible roster of entertainers. Â Just to name a few here goes Thundercat, Derrick Hodge, The Wolfpack ATL, Julie Dexter and many many more. Â If you are not able to make the event don’t worry we will have a full report because JAYFORCE.COM will be onsite covering the event as official Festival media. Â With that said if you are in Atlanta you really have no excuse because it’s one of the best Jazz Festivals in the nation and it is FREE!
Celebrating 38 years of musical mastery, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is the perfect way to spendMemorial Day Weekend (May 22-24). Set in the heartof midtown Atlanta’s beautiful PiedmontPark, visitors can stroll through booths of uniqueart, clothing and jewelry and savor delicioustreats ranging from BBQ and soul food, to classic burgers. This year’s lineup includes PharoahSanders, Diane Schuur, and The Rad Trads. Admissionto the festival is FREE.The Atlanta JazzFestival is presented by the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.Check the web sitefor details:
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