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Coldplay “Music Of The Spheres” Tour Atlanta 2022 – JAYFORCE.COM
June 13, 2022
Coldplay is one of our favorite bands of this generation & this world-renown group haven’t been to Atlanta that often over the years so this show for attendees would be nothing less than special. The last time Coldplay performed live in Atlanta was back in 2012. Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay acknowledged the significance of their return to Atlanta this past June 11th on Saturday night. Chris Martin explained that prior to their first ever show in Atlanta more than a decade ago, they weren’t doing well or maybe things weren’t going as they expected as a band. Their first ever show in at Atlanta was at the popular concert venue “The Tabernacle” & the show turned out so well for them that he said it was a significant turning point in their careers afterward. Coming out of the pandemic amidst everything else going on in the world, Coldplay’s Atlanta’s return was nothing less than visibly electric & spectacular for the 70,000+ sold out show at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
This Coldplay “Music Of The Spheres” show has been one of the best concerts we’ve attended by any artist in years. The stadium roof was open, the fireworks, the lasers, the LED wristbands given to fans, & the four different stages strategically positioned at various points on the floor all worked out perfectly in unison for one of the best shows I’ve ever attended. The band brought out surprise guest & Atlanta native Kelly Rowland at one point in the show for an acoustic cover of “Independent Women” from her time with her group Destiny’s Child. Prior to introducing Kelly Rowland to the crowd Chris Martin spoke to the audience about how when Coldplay was a new band with little money, not very fashionable & some notoriety via their one hit song that was hovering around the mid 20s on the UK charts, they met Destiny’s Child at UK televison show “Top Of The Pops.” This was the initial meeting & beginning of their friendly relationship as artists in the music industry. It was fitting that the band started their show with their song “Higher Power” as its noted that most of the performance at Mercedes-Benz stadium was powered by green energy. Fans that danced & moved around on the floor of the stadium powered many of the lights & prior to the show beginning their were people riding stationary bikes which interestingly assisted in this green energy task. It’s just one of the many efforts that band has been supporting in making the planet better as well as continuing to making the world better through music. Check out some exclusive videos above & below from the JAYFORCE.COM crew covering the event…
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Performance: Erykah Badu – “Didnt’Cha Know†(Video)
March 30, 2020
Erykah letting us know it’s gonna be alright. With an intimate mini-concert performance from out the house; looks like from the living room. The band is masked up, but Ms. Badu is going ‘mask off’ in every way. Shouting out to her folks, including her babies’ fathers.
I like it. Badu The Badoula, and her energy, is just so dope. Give thanks and enjoy the clip!
– @ojones1
Posted in Performance, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: Didnt’Cha Know, Erykah Badu, QUARANTINE CONCERT SERIES | No Comments »
DJ Yogi – “Rainy Day March 2020 Soul Mix” (Mixtape)
March 13, 2020
What can a real DJ do with tracks from The Good Girls, Michael McDonald, Dwele, Tom Misch, Sola Rosa and more? Hmmm… Why don’t I let Yogi answer that with this funk-soul mix.
Posted in Funk, Music, Soul | Tags: DJ Yogi, March 2020, March 2020 Soul Mix, Rainy Day, Rainy Day March 2020, Rainy Day March 2020 Soul Mix, Soul Mix | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Nicole Bus – “Rain” (Video)
March 4, 2020
Apropos that we had John Forte on here a bit ago. This Nicole Bus makes me think of his song “P.B.E.” (Powerful Beautiful Excellent). Because she is! Just watch this “Rain” video, and see why she is set to reign over there with Roc Nation. It’s a good look for her and the label. Peep.
Nicole’s album “Kairos” is out now!
– @ojones1
Performance: The Incomparable Jill Rock-Jones Covers Songs From The Legend Aretha Franklin (Video)
February 18, 2020
That’s my baby right there!! I have been a real life ‘STAN’ for JRJ all day, every day, for more than a decade of days!! And it’s not just me. But do your due diligence and Googles to learn for yourself. I’ll put a li’l something after the jump so you’ll know why Jill Rock Jones is a big damn deal. Enjoy her doing justice to a legend above, and follow/subscribe/share everywhere!!
MORE JILL ROCK JONES ON INSTAGRAM | ON APPLE MUSIC
– @ojones1
H.E.R. – “Sometimes”
January 31, 2020
“Sometimes” ‘it don’t go your way. Facts.
And “Sometimes” a song can capture the sentiment of that and make your soul clap AND make you wanna holler ‘amen!’ Sure Jigga can make the ‘song cry’… But leave it to H.E.R. to make a song to make you FEEL like the song gets how YOU feel.
DJ J-Live – “Sounds of ’68” (A Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Holiday Mix) [Mixtape]
January 22, 2020
DOPE! Super DOPE!
Extended celebration of the Day of the KING! Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on reeeewind! Lean in and listen to The Reverend speak on ‘coming to get our check’… then lean back and groove to the smooth sounds of ’68… when the King walked among us and marched with and for us.
Mucho ‘spect to J-Live for doing this holiday mix up right!
DJ J-LIVE – SOUNDS OF ’68 (A REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY MIX) [MIXTAPE]
Love Ultra Radio Presents: Snoh Aalegra (Mixtape)
December 27, 2019
I get a Sade feel from this singer. She’s good. Touches me in the feels. Deep, like she’s trying to haunt my soul. Shout to my folks at Love Ultra for a mix that I Love Ultra! Press play and let DJ Jah Prince take it away…
Curated tracks from her projects including Don’t Explain, Bad Things ft Common, I Want You Around and more!
The Love Ultra Radio program airs Tuesdays from 9:00 pm – 11:00 pm EST and dedicates the playlist to soul, urban and pop-fresh music, then adds a comedy segment & motivational moment, geared for a mature audience.
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R&B: Will E – “Wet Dreams”
December 5, 2019
So, I was watching a video featuring fine azz Kinigra Deon, and she had a song playing under the clip at one point… perfect for her… “Wet Dreams” (by Indy’s own Indie R&B artist, Will E). Even more perfect, she linked it in the credits. Ensuring that she shared it with the world. Paying it forward, I embed the stream above for the love (e.g. stream for FREE). On top of that, follow the link below to iTunes if you want to cop your own copy.
– @ojones1
DJ Jaycee – “Eargasms, 10.25.2019, Fresh Radio” (Mixtape)
November 8, 2019
Yup. It’s Friday (like you haven’t been watching the calendar and clock as close as I have). Start of the weekend. Good news.
Better news: I found a next-level mix to answer that how-to-start-my-weekend-right question. Start it right NOW (if you haven’t already) with DJ Jaycee-ee-ee-ee! If you are at work, all the better… invite your coworkers to the party. This mix is the right vibe, the wave, yes, indeed. Catch it!
Today’s episode of “Eargasms” features classics from The O’Jays, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, MFSB, The Spinners, Kenny Dope, KemeticJust, Chris Brown, Cee-Lo Green, War, Donny Hathaway, Unalignd, Quincy Jones feat. Patti Austin, Cerrone, Donna Summer, Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band, Santana, DJ Nu-Mark, Barry Manilow, The Bee Gees, and many many more.
DJ JAYCEE – EARGASMS, 10.25.2019, FRESH RADIO (MIXTAPE)
– @ojones1
Posted in Dance, Funk, Mixtapes, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: 10.25.2019, DJ Jaycee, EARGASMS, Eargasms 10.25.2019, Eargasms 10.25.2019 Fresh Radio, Fresh Radio | No Comments »
Dead Horse Beats – “Easy Nothing”
October 29, 2019
They played this jawn on Nightwatch (the late night show that comes on the radio just before The Remix) and I had to call in to the station. He said his lady friend picked it. Good ear! By the way…
Dead Horse Beats’ new album “Inglaterra” is out worldwide.
– Bastard Jazz
Just saying. So, yeah, I found the single stream AND the album, and I linked them below for you. You’re welcome.
Plus, hit the jump for more info on the full-length and the artist!
DEAD HORSE BEATS – EASY NOTHING | INGLATERRA (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
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DJ Yogi – “Funk Fridays Demo” (Mixtape)
September 2, 2019
You know what you need for the holiday cookout? I mean, you probably do know what you need in the way of food & drink (and stuff to serve in and on)… But don’t forget the tunes! Got a dope mix if you are taking suggestions…
This! Why I love The Remix show. Best thing on Friday late night (e.g. early Saturday morning) radio in the ATL. Get ’em DJ Yogi!
DJ YOGI – FUNK FRIDAYS DEMO (MIXTAPE)
– @ojones1
Posted in Funk, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: BigDee, Demo Mix, DJ Yogi, Funk Fridays, Funk Fridays Demo, Funk Fridays Demo Mix, Funk Fridays Demo Mix For The Remix Show, Funk Fridays Mix, The Remix | No Comments »
Tall Black Guy – “Marvin’s Speak Easy”
July 8, 2019
Dirty Glove (Detroit, Michigan, USA) producer Tall Black Guy putting it down soulfully… for Marvin… for us all.
Relax and groove to Marvin’s sweet vocals.
– TBG
Posted in Hip-Hop, Instrumental, Music, Soul | Tags: Marvin's Speak Easy, TALL BLACK GUY | No Comments »
DJ Jazzy Jeff x Mick Boogie – “Summertime Vol. 10†(Mixtape)
July 5, 2019
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Mick mixes… they make a summer a Summer! Spinning this one at a weekend barbecue (or anytime) is a Capital idea!
‪Wow… 10 straight summers of that retro, soulful, cool out, bbq eating, suntan getting, beach chair sitting, rosé drinking, two miles an hour, so everybody can see you music.‬ Straight from DJ Jazzy Jeff & MICK, “‪Summertime Vol 10.‬”
DJ JAZZY JEFF X MICK BOOGIE – SUMMERTIME VOL. 10 (MIXTAPE)
– @ojones1
Posted in Dance, Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Jazzy Jeff, Mick, Mick Boogie, SummerTime, Vol. 10 | No Comments »
Georgia Anne Muldrow – “VWETO II” (Album)
June 24, 2019
Los Angeles’ own Georgia Anne Muldrow’s name has been spoken in the same breath as Nina Simone, Alice Coltrane, Erykah Badu, and Ella Fitzgerald. Been a minute since we’ve had anything up on her here, but we got something now. Check it!
– @ojones1
India Arie – “Steady Love” (Video)
May 27, 2019
The number of people who would argue with me when I declared India Irie and David Banner the ‘Most Adorable Keep-It-Real & GOALS Couple EVER’… absolutely ZERO! I am not going to even do one search to see if they are actually ‘shipped’ in real life. Nope.
I am just going to live in the beautiful moments this video creates. And what a wonderful song. And that warrior-in-the-streets x king-in-the-sheets yearning… AND all that body (ma THICK y’all, woowee!) and bright smiling that India is hitting us with… Maaaan, we gone ALL get pregnant!
Check out “Steady Love” off India’s LP “Worthy” (out now).
Posted in Album, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: David Banner, India Arie, Steady Love, Worthy | No Comments »
James Corden Welcomes Céline Dion To ‘Carpool Karaoke’ (Video)
May 24, 2019
I have to believe Céline Dion has the most fun spirit, I mean that “Ashes” video she did for “Deadpool 2” alone, right? But that is also a beautiful song, like most all her work.
Well, put the fabulous, fun, uber-talent in a ‘Carpool Karaoke’ why dont’cha, James. I am here for it!
James Corden heads to Las Vegas for a Carpool Karaoke made for CBS primetime and calls on Céline Dion to help him get through town. In addition to singing her classics, Céline proves she has a song for any moment, James teaches Céline “Baby Shark” and the two give away pairs of Céline’s precious shoes. And stay for a Titanic-sized end to their afternoon together.
– The Late Late Show with James Corden
– @ojones1
Posted in Celebrity, Comedy, Performance, Soul, Television, Videos | Tags: Carpool Karaoke, Céline Dion, James Corden, The Late Late Show, The Late Late Show With James Corden | No Comments »
Flying Lotus – “More” feat. Anderson .Paak (Video)
May 16, 2019
Of all the things about this… the anime visual, the perfect fit and vibe with .Paak… the one with the most ‘wow’ factor is that we get new music from Flying Lotus. And, yeah, we already knew it was gonna be dope. Bet the upcoming album will be, too.
FLYING LOTUS – FLAMAGRA (PRE-ORDER)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Funk, Soul, Videos | Tags: Anderson .Paak, FLAMAGRA, Flying Lotus, More | No Comments »
DJ Yogi – A Soulful Tape (Insomniac Show #53) [Mixtape]
April 25, 2019
He’s back! Well, he never left. To be honest, I have been lax in keeping up with the output of the homie DJ Yogi (Yogi, Yogi, Yogi). My bad. But dude stays putting up dope mix shows like this on the Mixcloud. If you are on that, you should follow him there. One of the best on that platform #RESPECT #ALLCAPS #nocap
DJ YOGI – A SOULFUL TAPE (INSOMNIAC SHOW #53) [MIXTAPE]
– @ojones1
Posted in Hip-Hop, Mixtapes, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: A Soulful Tape, DJ Yogi, Insomniac, Insomniac Show, Insomniac Show #53 | No Comments »
Anderson .Paak – “Come Home” feat. Andre 3000
April 24, 2019
This is the collab that will draw most heads to the “Ventura†LP. My opinion. But probably facts by now. In fact, I’m betting you are going to give this a spin just to hear 3 Stacks go in on the feature for Anderson.
ANDERSON .PAAK – VENTURA (ALBUM)
– @ojones1
Posted in Album, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Anderson .Paak, Andre 3000, Come Home, Ventura | No Comments »
