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R&B/Alternative: Phil Beaudreau – “Raid (Enemy)”
April 22, 2013
This is a personal track for Phil Beaudreau, moved to put “Raid (Enemy)” when he heard about the recent Boston Marathon tragedy. This is another instance in which deep suffering yields meaningful art. Hell of a tradeoff. Play the track. Be strong Beantown.
“I was listening to this Madlib track that D Park told me about when I heard the news about the explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. That’s my home that was attacked… I feel like it was personal. This one is for my Bostonians.”
– Phil Beaudreau
R&B: Emanny – “Miss Me” feat. SLV
April 21, 2013
R&B singer & songwriter Emanny releases his new soul jam “Miss Me” featuring SLV (which is Joe Budden’s alter ego). This song should make the track list for his upcoming “Songs About HER 2” project. Emanny & Joe Budden….wait uhhh excuse me I forgot…I mean Emanny & “SLV” maybe be homies, but I don’t think this song needed a rap verse. Still sounds good though. Cop this joint below….
DOWNLOAD: EMMANY – MISS ME FEAT. SLV
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R&B/Soul: BamaLoveSoul Presents The “Ladies First” (Mixtape)
April 21, 2013
Much respect to BamaLoveSoul for the crate digging it took to put this “Ladies First” together. Ease back and relax into the grooves of this mix.
‘After much listening and selecting, we bring you a collection of tracks from a handful of ladies who have recently brought a uniqueness of soul to their chosen craft.
Some allow the power in their lilting voices to enhance the lyrics, giving them a striking depth, others eschew flamboyant vocal range in lieu of tighter production and universal feel, while a few opt for bringing both elements together to create a superior overall product. In the end, be it over a heavy produced electronic soundbed, a more traditional Soul/R&B template or with nothing more than a guitar and a microphone, each lady brings their “A Game” and has left us and many others wanting more.’
– @ojones1
DOWNLOAD: BAMALOVESOUL – LADIES FIRST (MIXTAPE)
R&B: Miguel – “How Many Drinks?” feat. Kendrick Lamar (Video)
April 19, 2013
Miguel’s new joint “How Many Drinks” off of his Grammy nominated ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ album is one of my favorite tracks off of his project. There weren’t many ways to improve on such a dope song, but adding Compton emcee Kendrick Lamar for the remix & within the new video makes it even more of a massive win. Check out the new video above & in case you missed some of the behind-the-scenes footage during the making of this visually stunning video just peep the link below….
BEHIND-THE SCENES: THE MAKING OF ‘HOW MANY DRINKS?” REMIX VIDEO FEATURING KENDRICK LAMAR (VIDEO)
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Tags: How Many Drinks?, Kaleidoscope Dream, Kaleidoscope Dream Vol. 1, Kendrick Lamar, MIGUEL, Remix | 
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R&B/Soul: Raheem DeVaughn – “Love Connection” (Video)
April 17, 2013
Raheem DeVaughn is gearing up to release his next project ‘A Place Called Loveland’ this Summer & ‘Love Connection’ was the first official single from the project that dropped a short while ago. Peep out the cool glitzy new video for “Love Connection” right here. I can dig it….
DOWNLOAD: RAHEEM DEVAUGHN – LOVE CONNECTION
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Posted in R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: A place called loveland, Love Connection, Raheem DeVaughn | No Comments »
R&B: KING – “In The Meantime”
April 14, 2013
“In the Meantime” is some wake up sexy right here. Amber Strother and Anita Bias, with Paris Strother on the background vocals, instruments, arrangement, and production. Tom Lea on strings. Nice. Very nice.
Miguel – ‘How Many Drinks Remix’ feat. Kendrick Lamar (BTS Video)
April 12, 2013
Miguel is bringing in fellow L.A. native Kendrick Lamar for the remix to his popular “How Many Drinks?” song that appears on his Grammy nominated ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ album. The “How Many Drinks” video was shot in Los Angeles and directed by Constellation Jones but check out the behind the scenes video above of what VIBE magazine describes as “the coming kings of rap and R&B” & the trailblazers to carry the baton for the next generation in their latest cover story. If you haven’t heard the completed remix yet peep it out below…..
DOWNLOAD: MIGUEL – HOW MANY DRINKS? REMIX FEAT. KENDRICK LAMAR
Posted in Hip-Hop, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: Behind The Scenes, BTS, How Many Drinks?, Kale, Kaleidoscope Dream, Kendrick Lamar, MIGUEL, Remix | 1 Comment »
Frank Ocean – “Lost” (Video)
April 12, 2013
One my favorite songs from Frank Ocean off of his latest album “channelORANGE” was the uptempo banger called ‘Lost’. I’ve had this song & the second half of ‘Pyramids’ on repeat thousands of times over the past few months. Glad to see that just like the ‘Pyramids’ record they decided to move on a visual to “Lost” as well. Check out the brand new video directed by Francisco Soriano as they capture live performance video of the R&B singers travels around the world.
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Posted in R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: Channel Orange, channelOrange, Frank Ocean, Lost | No Comments »
R&B/Soul: Buscrates x Kiara Ra.ve – ‘Gypsy Woman'(Electro-Funk Flip)
April 12, 2013
Soulful producer Buscrates reworks the original music giving it his own “Buscrates Electro-Funk Flip”. Singer Kiara Ra.ve handles the high quality vocals. Together, the duo has the Crystal Waters house classic “Gypsy Woman” covered outstandingly well with this remix. This joint is hot! Definitely feeling it!
BUSCRATES X KIARA RA.VE – GYPSY WOMAN (BUSCRATES ELECTRO-FUNK FLIP)
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Theophilus London – “Rio” feat. The Menahan Street Band
April 11, 2013
When I saw that Theophilus London had a new song called “Rio” I knew it had to be something good. Brazil is one of my favorite places to visit on the planet so I’m not surprised many artists are inspired by the country & the city of Rio De Janiero to touch upon it in their music….
‘“Rio” was written about my trip to Brazil in 2010. i never forgot the memories. felt like i had to dedicate a song to keep that memory alive.’
Posted in Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: MENAHAN STREET BAND, RIO, THEOPHILUS LONDO, Thomas Brenneck | 1 Comment »
Substantial – “Jackin’ Jill” (Mixtape)
April 11, 2013
Baltimore emcee Substantial has fought off the threat of cancer with preventive surgery, work, and love. Showing love to Jill Scott while he was laid up recovering, worked up a tribute album to one of his biggest influences, Jill Scott. The result is “Jackin’ Jill†– a tribute project from built by “Jackin†music from various Jill Scott releases.
‘This collection of reworks and remixes of her work blended by DJ Jav form a cohesive pseudo collaboration focused on life, love & music. Even the cover art was a labor of love, hand drawn by Substantial himself.’ – Substantial via BandCamp
DOWNLOAD: SUBSTANTIAL – JACKIN’ JILL (MIXTAPE)
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R&B/Soul: Zo! – “The Train” feat. Sy Smith
April 10, 2013
Zo! leaks “The Train” featuring Sy Smith off the upcoming release “ManMade” (due out May 21, 2013). You can get a FREE copy of the single and pre-order the full-length release below.
DOWNLOAD: ZO! – THE TRAIN FEAT. SY SMITH | MANMADE
Eric Lau – “Everytime” feat. Rahel
April 9, 2013
Jazzy. Smooth. “Everytime” (featuring Rahel) is the first leak from “One of Many” – Eric Lau’s forthcoming album.
R&B: Jose James – “Trouble” (B!oomBapFonk Mix)
April 8, 2013
Man, this “Trouble” sounds like what the late Don Cornelius would call a ‘hippest trip’ kinda joint. Jazzy funk jump track smoothed out with raspy vocals via Jose James. Click, listen and love (…peace …and soul)! Oh, and get the FREE download at the stream link below.
DOWNLOAD: JOSE JAMES – TROUBLE (B!OOMBAPFONK MIX)
Vinyl Destination | Episode VII: The World Famous DJ Jazzy Jeff Finishes His Middle Eastern Tour (Video)
April 2, 2013
In episode 7 of DJ Jazzy Jeff’s web series ‘Vinyl Destination’ we find the Philly turntable legend & his crew finishing up their middle eastern tour in places like Bahrain, Dubai, & more. This particular episode finds DJ Jazzy Jeff rocking a number of parties, taking in some Formula 1 racing with race car driver Lewis Hamilton, & rocking for U.S troops stationed in Abu Dhabi two hours outside of Dubai.
WATCH: EPISODE 6 | EPISODE 5 | EPISODE 4 | EPISODE 3 | EPISODE 2 | EPISODE 1
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Posted in Hip-Hop, House, Producers, R&B, Soul, Videos | Tags: DJ Jazzy Jeff, Ep 7., Episode 7, Episode VII, Middle East, Skillz, Vinyl Destination | No Comments »
John Legend – “The Beginning”
March 19, 2013
John Legend is preparing to release his brand new album called ‘Love In The Future’. This brand new single he let fans peep out via HHNM called “The Beginning” sounds great & has a nice snap to it. I’m definitely diggin’ this joint right here….
Classic Clips: New Edition Performs ‘Candy Girl’ On Soul Train (Video)
March 17, 2013
It’s crazy to think of all the music New Edition has been involved with over the years as a group & even with their respective solo careers, spin-off groups, & artists they’ve mentored. I can remember that period well when New Edition first came out & ‘Candy Girl’ was their first big hit. Check out this classic clip from 1983 when they first appeared on Soul Train. The music was good but I did get a good laugh looking at this video of the outfits & the way they looked back then……
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Posted in History, R&B, Soul, Videos, Vintage | Tags: Bell Biv DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Candy Girl, Mike Bivins, New Edition, Ralph Tresvant | No Comments »
Tall Black Guy – “Make Life Better” (Night’s Over Egypt Re-Blap Up)
March 14, 2013
Detroit producer Tall Black Guy has consistently been killing it with his souful productions & bounce worthy remixes. This time around he takes The Jones Girls R&B classic “Nights Over Egypt” & chefs it up differently with his own production spices & serves the fans his very own ‘Night’s Over Egypt Re-Blap Up’ remix of sorts. Straight vibin’ to this fiyah right here. I’ve played this joint about 5 times in a row after initially hearing it. Dopeness…
Posted in Hip-Hop, Instrumental, Jazz, Music, R&B, Soul | Tags: Make Life Better, Night's Over Egypt, Night's Over Egypt Re-Blap Up, Remix, TALL BLACK GUY | No Comments »
R&B: Miguel – Kaleidoscope Dream Experience Vol. 1 (Video)
March 10, 2013
Without a doubt Miguel’s Grammy awarding winning album “Kaleidoscope Dream” was one of the best projects to come out in the last year fueled largely in part by his mega hit single “Adorn”. Now as Miguel begins his tour for the album he wants his fans to experience the ride with him in these new videos he’ll be releasing as he goes from city to city. Dope to see he started things out here in Atlanta at the historic Fox Theater. Check out vol. 1 of the mini-documentary above….
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Posted in Alternative, R&B, Soul, Travel, Videos | Tags: Documentary, Kaleidoscope Dream Vol. 1, MIGUEL, mini-documentary, TOUR | 1 Comment »
R&B/Soul: Chrisette Michele – “A Couple Of Forevers” (Video)
March 10, 2013
R&B/Soul songstress Chrisette Michele has a new album on the way called ‘Better’ due April 30th on Motown records. The first single called “A Couple Of Forevers” borrows some influence musically from the O’Jay’s classic “Stairway To Heaven”. The video shot in Savannah Georgia & directed by Atlanta based director Derek Blanks finds her spending time with her love interest in the clip & prominently showing off her tatts.
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