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R&B/Soul: Denitia x Sene – “Divided” (Wordy Soulspeak Rmx)
May 25, 2014
Brooklyn duo Denitia and Sene return drop a remix of “Divided†– produced by Beijing production team Wordy Soulspeak. Another in the series of hits curated by Red Bull Sound Select.
DENITIA X SENE – DIVIDED (WORDY SOULSPEAK REMIX)
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The Roots Speak About Not Having ‘Yes Men’ during their 25-Year Career, Their New Album, and Bringing Back ‘Soul Train’ (Video)
May 21, 2014
Black Thought & Questlove of The legendary Roots crew stopped by the ‘Breakfast Club’ to speak upon a variety of topics while promoting their new album “…and then you shoot your cousin.”  This is one of those interviews where the answers were more interesting than the actual questions asked. Questlove & Black Thought managed to touch upon their history & the new album while provide their perspective on contemporary soul & rap music. The Roots also spoke about the sometimes uneasiness when meeting their idols, stressed the importance of not having ‘Yes Men’ in their camp, the social significance & challenges of bringing back ‘Soul Train’, & more.
R&B/Soul: Eric Lau x Tawiah – “Love Call” (EP)
May 19, 2014
Yep. Small talk is over. Time to put in for the “Love Call.” The EP from Eric Lau and Tawiah is out and available for you now.
DJ Neil Armstrong – “Mi Cheri Amour” (Remix)
May 18, 2014
DJ Neil Armstrong putting some Hip-Hop sense and sensibility to Stevie Wonder‘s hit “My Cheri Amour.†Listen. Hear that? That’s “The Bridge” from MC Shan in there. And hear that drop in after that? That’s “Grindin†from The Clipse in there, too. With Steveland’s classic track playing all along. Blend-ing (say it like Pharrell would…no one will blame you)!
“In honor of Stevie Wonder, from the mixtape Bittersweeet.”
– DJ Neil Armstrong
DOWNLOAD: DJ NEIL ARMSTRONG – MI CHERI AMOUR (REMIX) | BITTERSWEET
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R&B: Jazmine Sullivan – “Dumb” feat. Meek Mill
May 13, 2014
That Philly girl Jazmine Sullivan is back with a new single called “Dumb” & she brought another her fellow ‘City Of Brotherly Love’ spitter Meek Mill to provides some additional vocals on this joint. It’s been a minute since we heard something new from Jazmine Sullivan & this one right here works for us. There’s very few young female R&B vocalists her age (26) that have the vocal chops to SANG like she does. After what was a 3-year-hiatus, the Philly songstress rocked a sold-out performance in London recently & is geared up to perform during the Essence Festival’s 20th Anniversary between July 3-6th in New Orleans. Don’t be ‘Dumb’…go ahead & peep her movements on her website below & press play to hear this new jawn!
R&B/Soul: Eric Lau x Tawiah – “Favourite Truth†featuring Kaidi Tatham
May 4, 2014
UK producer Eric Lau, and soul songstress Tawiah, linked up on “Favourite Truth” (featuring Kaidi Tatham). The song will be on their forthcoming collaborative EP, “Love Call” (due out May 12, 2014), available for pre-order now via the link below. Take a listen. Very nice.
ERIC LAU X TAWIAH – FAVOURITE TRUTH FEAT. KAIDI TATHAM | LOVE CALL
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R&B/Soul: Denitia x Sene – “Divided.†(Video)
April 15, 2014
Brooklyn based duo Denitia and Sene released their video for “Divided” – the soulful earful we posted on here. Visuals for “Divided” were directed by Joel Kefali, who was also responsible for Lorde’s “Tennis Courts” and “Royals” videos. Nice work.
Erykah Badu x Hi-Tek – “Honey” (Duncan Gerow Blend)
April 6, 2014
BamaLoveSoul gave much love and propers to Alaska-based producer, Duncan Gerow, for his latest Erykah Badu / Hi-Tek blend. We give respect to BamaLoveSoul for sharing the wealth and bringing this jewel of a joint to our attention. FREE download below!
Gerow skillfully places Badu’s vocals over one of my favorite Hi-Tek produced beats. It quickly reminded me that Erykah actually did do an official remix to Reflection Eternal‘s lead single “The Blast†but I always felt like I got robbed a little bit cause all she was relegated to were hook duties. So to hear this blend gives my imagination free license to wander/wonder a bit as to what she could have done on this track with a little more leash and leg room.
Posted in Hip-Hop, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: DUNCAN GEROW, DUNCAN GEROW BLEND, Erykah Badu, Hi-Tek, Honey | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Denitia x Sene – “Divided.”
April 2, 2014
There’s a period in the title. Artists… we left it there.
New music from Denitia and Sene entitled “Divided.” Produced by Christian Rich. Good stuff as always (explore earlier posts from Denitia and Sene here).
RIP Frankie Knuckles, Legendary DJ And Godfather Of House Music
April 2, 2014
Senator (now President) Barack Obama, pictured with First Lady Michelle (left) helped declare August 25, 2004, Frankie Knuckles (right) Day in Chicago.
The psalmist wrote, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the mourning.” Often, mourners gain comfort from these words; because they remind them that the pain of losing a loved one will not last. But the memories, legacy and love… those should. But first the respect due, demands we take a somber moment, family.
For House heads, dancers, and fans worldwide, it is not ‘breaking’ news so much as heartbreaking news that the
The Huffington Post reported yesterday: “Frankie Knuckles… Godfather of House Music… dies at 59 in Chicago.”
Knuckles remained active until his sudden passing, playing a show just two days before his death.
For the legend, the set has now moved to another venue. Yet, we have much to celebrate and celebrate with here. Take your time, fam. Join the party when you’re ready… after the jump.
READ: FRANKIE KNUCKLES, GODFATHER OF HOUSE MUSIC DIES, AT 59 (HUFFINGTON POST)
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DJ Rahdu – “Honey Molasses: Jill Scott Remixes and Covers” (Mixtape)
March 27, 2014
A nice bunch of covers and conversions of Jill Scott jawns, curated and compiled by the soul selector DJ Rahdu. This “Honey Molasses” is ‘soundtrack of Spring’ indeed!
Jill Scott made a comment during her performance on VH1’s Storytellers about her music selection process that stuck with me – She said that even without her, the music has to have a story of it’s own for her to write to it. Apparently she picks them well; Jill has the uncanny ability to connect to numerous demographics, an uncommon skill in today’s stratified musical climate. “Honey Molasses” is a compilation of the artists that feel that Jill’s songs could somehow help tell their story.
DOWNLOAD: DJ RAHDU – HONEY MOLASSES: JILL SCOTT REMIXES AND COVERS
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R&B/Soul: Jhené Aiko – “My Afternoon Dream” [Video]
March 18, 2014
Self-directed music video for this dreamy Jhené Aiko single; released for a special occasion.
Happy 3:16…for my 26th birthday I wanted to share with you… “My Afternoon Dream.”
РJhen̩ Aiko
Stream “My Afternoon Dream” (produced by Key Wane), written and performed by Jhené Aiko, after the jump. FREE download.
The Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce: Little St. Pattys Day Edition [Rebroadcast / Podcast]
March 17, 2014
LITTLE ST. PATTY’S DAY ON THE WORLD’S LIVEST HIP HOP SHOW!
THE BEATZ & LYRICS SHOW WITH JAYFORCE!!
This is a rebroadcast episode of Atlanta’s premier hip hop radio show that aired live on Saturday night 3/8/14 from 10pm-1:00am EST on Atlanta’s 100,000 watt radio station WRFG 89.3 FM. It was ‘International Women’s Day’ when this particular show aired, but we have this rebroadcast/podcast up just in time for the worldwide celebration of St. Patrick’s Day!
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As usual on the radio we launched into powerful ‘Green blasts’ of new & exclusive music then Jayforce, Odell, Twice Born, & Carmen Breezy engage our special guests who stopped by the studio this week.
This week we’re joined by soul singer & vocalist Ruby Velle of Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics who stopped by to play some new tracks, talk about their current album, & the responsibility artists should have with their music. RubyVelleandTheSoulPhonics.com
Later we’re also joined by producer Hazewerth aka “JHaze” who talked about his new project called “Juglife 2”. He spoke on assembling the artists, production techniques, & his partnership with Amond Jackson as 1/2 of the “Dynamite Bruhz” production team. Hazewerth.com
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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
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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: Zo! – “We Are On The Move” (Black Coffee Remix) / “A Choice of Weapons”
March 4, 2014
Gotta love a smooth groove from Zo! We posted visuals for “We Are On The Move” (featuring Eric Roberson and Phonte) already. But check out this nice re-visitation…with a bonus in the bundle.
ZO! – WE ARE ON THE MOVE (BLACK COFFEE REMIX) / A CHOICE OF WEAPONS | MANMADE
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R&B/Soul: Raheem DeVaughn – “Cry Baby” (Video)
March 3, 2014
“A Place Called Loveland” by Raheem DeVaughn is stacked full of hot R&B tracks. This one, brought to your screen by director James “Kraze” Billings, is no exception. Speaking of stacked… baby in the video had us crying tears of joy!
R&B: Phil Beaudreau – “Anyway” (Video)
February 5, 2014
Phil Beaudreau continues to impress me with his music ever since I’ve been following his work. In fact, this song ‘Anyway’ produced by Dawaun Parker off of Mr. Beaudreau’s new full-length project “Ether” that’s available now, I first heard in January of 2013. It’s about time the L.A. based singer dropped a visual clip to further propel awareness of his talent as supporters like myself have been playing his music on my radio show & posting various joints up on various websites. Nothing too crazy extravagant with this Charley Mac & Phil Beaudreau self-directed video but even in its minimalism, just like the song itself, it doesn’t take much to really hit home.
DOWNLOAD: PHIL BEAUDREAU – ETHER (ALBUM)
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R&B: Rochelle Jordan – “Follow Me†(Prod. By KLSH) [Video]
January 31, 2014
Nice video for the very nice Rochelle Jordan and her single “Follow Me” (produced by KLSH). We posted the audio a little while ago. Check that below, and the music video above.
