R&B
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: Justin Timberlake – “Not A Bad Thing†(Video)
March 21, 2014
Justin Timberlake dropped his official video for “Not A Bad Thing†from “The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2” by The Ellen [Degeneres] Show. The vid runs like a documentary segment; and it is a campaign to find a couple that recently got engaged to the Timberlake track on a train. Beautiful work. Love is beautiful. Admit. Watch the video and believe it.
Posted in Album, R&B, Videos | Tags: Justin Timberlake, Not A Bad Thing, The 20/20 Experience, THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE 2 OF 2 | No Comments »
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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K Michelle – “Can’t Raise A Man” (DJ TedSmooth Remix)
March 15, 2014
Nothing to hate about this DJ TedSmooth remix for K Michelle’s “Can’t Raise A Man.” Sexy, sexy. Get this one to go… for FREE!
THIS ONE IS FOR THE LADIES!! BUT NOW Y’ALL CAN TAKE IT TO THE DANCE FLOOR!!!
– DJ TEDSMOOTH
DOWNLOAD: K MICHELLE – CAN’T RAISE A MAN (DJ TEDSMOOTH REMIX)
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Vinyl Destination | Ep. 5 ‘Double Up’ In England, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 12, 2014
Now that we’re all caught up with the Vinyl Destinations, DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew hit us Episode 5 of Season 2.Â
Picking up and taking off from Sophia, Bulgaria (see Episode 4 here) to England, Jeff and the rest get through a challenging leg of their journey; starting in Coventry, then on to the next one … in ye ole London towne, two hours away. Getting some Mr. G’s soul food, getting it in at 411 Bar and Nightclub. This Vinyl Destination episode – dubbed the ‘Double Up’ – is embedded up top and ready for you to view. Enjoy!
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Ferno, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep. 5, Episode 5, Season 2, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | No Comments »
R&B: Marsha Ambrosius – “FVCK & LOVE” (EP)
March 12, 2014
Marsha Ambrosius with her provocatively titled EP “FVCK & LOVE” (out now). The six-song EP features some production from Da Internz and a writing contribution from Stacy Barthe. Marsha does double duty – producing and writing – on top of vocals. FREE download.
DOWNLOAD: MARSHA AMBROSIUS – FVCK & LOVE (EP)
R&B: Elle Varner – “Cold Case”
March 11, 2014
Stop. Look. Listen. Here is a nice display of sound (and yeah, the sight of curves above ain’t bad either). Check out hot R&B in the form of “Cold Case” by the lovely Elle Varner. Her “Love” LP is coming. That’s all we know.
R&B/Soul: Raheem DeVaughn – “King Of Loveland” (Mixtape)
March 7, 2014
Raheem DeVaughn aka “The Love King†is keeping you royal subjects out there served with a FREE 12-song mixtape! “King Of Loveland” is an immediate must get.
R&B: Tiombe Lockhart – “Gone†(Produced By Eben D’Amico) [Video]
March 6, 2014
Okay, can we talk about the scenery for a sec? That breathtaking waterfall… falling all over that sumptuous Claudia that you will all fall for (or is that just us)? That needing to be said, “Gone†(produced by Eben D’Amico) is a serious piece of eclectic work aimed directly at the soul. The video, shot low grade with a high concept, is an excellent delivery vehicle. May as well call this new Tiombe Lockhart single a must get. And if you feel that way, go get it…here.
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 »
Vinyl Destination | Ep. 4 Ferno’s First Overseas Gig, Moscow And More, Season 2 With The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff (Video)
March 5, 2014
Episode 4. Season 2. Vinyl Destination. Let’s go… to Moscow!
The latest Vinyl Destination(s) for DJ Jazzy Jeff and the crew… overseas to Russia and Bulgaria. Special thing about this leg of the journey: DJ Ferno taking his first trip outside of North America. Stacking the passport stamps. Starting with some hard partying Russkies. Very not bad.
Oh… did you say something? Something about missing Episode 3. Nah, never that. Check after the jump.
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Series, Travel, Videos | Tags: DJ, DJ Culture, DJ Ferno, DJ Jazzy Jeff, EP. 4, Ep.3, EPISODE 3, Episode 4, Season 2, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | 1 Comment »
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
Posted in Album, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: A CHOICE OF WEAPONS, BLACK COFFEE, Carmen Rodgers, Eric Roberson, ManMade, Nicholas Ryan Gant, Phonte, Remix, We Are On The Move, WE ARE ON THE MOVE (BLACK COFFEE REMIX, Zo! | No Comments »
R&B/Alternative: Yuna – “Falling” (Produced By Robin Hannibal) [Video]
March 4, 2014
We fu– … um… we mess with Yuna over here. We posted audio of the “Falling” single off the LP “Nocturnal” a while ago. Check out the visuals recently dropped above. If you like, follow the links to listen and cop below.
Posted in Album, Alternative, Music, R&B, Videos | Tags: FALLING, NOCTURNAL, ROBIN HANNIBAL, Yuna | 1 Comment »
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!
The Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce: #Dear Dilla Edition [Rebroadcast/Podcast]
February 11, 2014
#DEAR DILLA WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO HIP HOP!
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 2/8/14 from 10pm-1:00am EST on the 100,000 watt radio station WRFG 89.3 FM just 1 day after the birthday of celebrated Detroit producer & emcee James Yancey a.k.a. J. Dilla.
It was fitting that our special guest on the show this week was none other than Phife Dawg, formerly of legendary hip hop group ‘A Tribe Called Quest.’ Phife & producer DJ Rasta Root spoke on the making of the new single & video for #Dear Dilla that celebrates the life of the fallen hip hop icon. We also discuss Phife’s upcoming album “MuttyMorphosis” which is due later this year.
We are also joined by the artist Allah’s Apprentice & his partner in rhyme & in production Sabir. They spoke about their new music & obstacles coming up as hip hop artists out of Macon, Georgia.
In addition to plenty of brand new & exclusive music and quality bangers, this turned out to be another stellar edition of the ‘Beatz & Lyrics Show with Jayforce!
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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.
Marvin Gaye x Yasiin Bey – “Yasiin Gaye” (Teaser Video)
January 31, 2014
Amerigo Gazaway with the series featuring collaborations that never were. First up: Combining content from Brooklyn’s own Yasiin Bey (f.k.a. Mos Def) and late soul legend Marvin Gaye. It’s a dream collaboration project entitled “Yasiin Gaye.” Check out the teaser for the project above.
DOWNLOAD: MARVIN GAYE X YASIIN BEY – ‘YASIIN GAYE’
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