Mark de Clive-Lowe :: The Why feat. Nia Andrews - FREE DIGITAL SINGLE

Ladies and Gentlemen who doesn't love the quintessential artist/keyboard phenom/producer Mark de Clive-Lowe? We sure do at OTV! We're very excited about his upcoming new album Renegades scheduled to drop November 15 on the Tru Thoughts label. The Why featuring Nia Andrews is the first single from the album and it is a solid BANGER like only MdCL can deliver! A perfect first taste of the LP, The Why introduces the energetic, pristine and soulful production of the album. "The Why is about people being disconnected to the whole reason why we are here and why we are doing what we do, and the need to reconnect with it before everything falls apart”, says MdCL of the song. Check it out below and grab a FREE download. While you're at it turn a friend on to the music of Mark de Clive-Lowe if they're not familiar. They will love you for it!

Mark de Clive-Lowe - The Why feat. nia andrews by Tru Thoughts

Jazz re:freshed Presents: Kaidi's 5ive

Jazz re:freshed is proud to present the second release from their Jazz re:freshed 5ives series. To follow up the success of the first Jazz re:freshed 5ive release by drummer Richard Spaven, Jazz re:freshed called on the genius that is Kaidi Tatham.

If there is one artist that has truly become synonymous with Jazz re:freshed over the years, it is Keyboardist/Producer/Multi-Instrumentalist Kaidi Tatham - the energy, the skill, the showmanship, the innovation, the genius. Kaidi connects with an audience like no other, through his entrancing music and his infectious personality, especially when he's performing at Jazz re:freshed, his spiritual home.

The ubiquitous vibe behind the West London/broken beats/nu-jazz scene as a core member of Bugz In The Attic, Kaidi Tatham has added his unique flavour to many a club anthem and put the spirit of jazz right at its heart. Kaidi's 5ive is a further example of how jazz is still a relevant, progressive modern music genre which continues the lineage of jazz, using it with his own twisted funk, boogie and electronica.

Kaidi's 5ive:

01. Dyno
02. To My Surprise
03. Don't Hide Your Love
04. For All Love In Time
05. Organic Juggernaut



Preview and purchase Kaidi's 5ive directly from Jazz re:freshed.com


TAKING YOU BACK: Kaidi Tatham aka Agent K - Hands (from the album Feed The Cat - 2003 Giant Step Records)

AppleJac Presents: Playin Favorites - Free Download

We're no strangers to AppleJac, one of ATL's busiest DJ/Producers. When he's not keeping dance floors jumpin' in San Fran or D.C., he's in ATL spinning, producing and remixing various projects for a who's who of talented friends.

Today marks the release of AppleJac's debut producer project Playin' Favorites EP. Playin' Favorites stems from Applejac's love of music and his never ending quest for “diggin in the crates” to find classic and rare records. The talented Atlanta native has the innate ability to weave different genres of music together, and create a sound that is simultaneously nostalgic, yet progressive.

“It is my hope that with the release of ‘Playin’ Favorites’, I can expose the masses to my super talented friends and also educate the younger fans by putting a new twist on these classic tunes.”

The Playin' Favorites EP finds DJ AppleJac carefully selecting each song and the artists he wants to feature. Not only did he select classic songs to cover but he invited some of the most talented voices, known and up and coming, in the independent soul music scene today (The Baldhead Queen, Tonya Dyson, Reggie B, Ramona, Rogiers, Carmen Rodgers, Jessica Johnson) to cover the songs. You'll hear exquisite covers of classic songs by the Beatles, Dionne Warwick, Steve Arrington and Jefferson Airplane as well as a beautiful pairing between Carmen Rodgers and Little Dragon's hauntingly beautiful Twice. To round out the EP, AppleJac features the divine spoken word of Poet/Singer/Author The Baldhead Queen.

The digital version is available for FREE DOWNLOAD below, and the CD version is available at Moods Music in Atlanta, and features two bonus cuts not available on the digital copy.

Track List:

01. Monologue: feat. The Baldhead Queen
02. Today: feat. Tonya Dyson
03. You Meet My Approval: feat. Reggie B
04. Diana In The Autumn Wind: feat. Shecky’s Jazzy Tofu
05. De Ja Vu: feat. Ramona
06. The Long & Winding Road: feat. Rogiers
07. Twice: feat. Carmen Rodgers
08. Epilogue: feat. The Baldhead Queen

FREE DOWNLOAD HERE



"For those of us who live a life of creativity, we have often
found ourselves torn between our first love of creating
and the willingness to see beyond our “palette” to truly
open ourselves up to the possibilities of sharing our first
love – our music, our words, our paintings – with another." - The Baldhead Queen

All tracks produced by Applejac for Sounds Of
Mecca Entertainment
All instruments played by Applejac except “You Meet
My Approval” (additional keyboards by Reggie B)
Additional mixing and mastering by Denny Lavish
Photos by Jolye Toi photography
Design by Melba Searcy

Zo! :: ...Just Visiting Three EP - FREE DOWNLOAD

It's time for another Just Visiting installment from Zo! The multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and member of the Grammy nominated group The Foreign Exchange delivers Just Visiting Three to the hungry masses. Make some extra room because Zo! brought some very special friends along for the visit. We're like kids on Christmas morning when we find out that Zo! is releasing a Just Visiting installment. We always wonder what songs will be covered and we can't wait to hear his interpretation and arrangement of them. On Just Visiting Three, the highly anticipated cover series, Zo! mixes things up a bit as he covers a few familiar classics by Steely Dan, Anita Baker, Wham and Barry White as well as a few obsure classics like Marzipan covered here by Grammy nominated soul artist Eric Roberson and originally recorded by Eric Tagg for his 1982 album Dream Walkin'. Another exciting aspect to the Just Visiting series is the line-up of artists that Zo! hand-picks for each cover. Just Visiting Three features Nicholas Ryan Gant, Sy Smith, Phonte, Eric Roberson, Jeanne Jolly and Anthony David. With these beautiful interpretations and fresh song arrangements we can guarantee you'll want Zo! and friends to stick around for much longer than just a visit. Enjoy a FREE DOWNLOAD of Just Visiting Three below.

Track List

01. Black Cow feat. Phonte and Sy Smith
02. Let It Go feat. Nicholas Ryan Gant
03. Driving feat. Sy Smith
04. Marzipan feat. Eric Roberson and Phonte
05. Everything She Wants feat. Phonte
06. Same Ole Love feat. Jeanne Jolly
07. Playing Your Game, Baby feat. Anthony David

Produced by Zo! and Phonte for Chapter 3hree Verse 5ive Music/The Foreign Exchange Music, LLC

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Deborah Bond set to release sophomore album "Madam Palindrome"

We're extremely excited about the upcoming new album by Washington, D.C. based soul singer Deborah Bond. Madam Palindrome will be Deborah's sophomore album and comes nearly 8 years after her very impressive 2003 debut, DayAfter. Deborah Bond and her DayAfter debut helped usher in the underground "neo-soul" sound that ultimately jumped started a worldwide indie soul movement. The first single from Madam Palindrome is available for purchase at iTunes and CDbaby. Also Deborah shares a 6 minute album sampler with fans via Youtube. And from what we're hearing so far from the sampler, Madam Palindrome is sure to be everyone's summer soundtrack! You can expect the full album on July 17 via your favorite digital outlets.





Click here to purchase the first single "You Are The One" from iTunes

Click here to purchase the first single "You Are The One" from CdBaby

New Maya Azucena Album "Cry Love" Available Now On iTunes

Cry Love is the artistic statement that Maya Azucena has sought to make since day one. The Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter's impressive versatility unfolds over ten original compositions plus a dramatic interpretation of "Little Ghetto Boy." Executive-produced with her longtime collaborator Christian Ver Halen, and released on her new imprint label, Azucena Songs, Cry Love represents a powerful journey that distills the universal themes of love, survival, and hope into 50 unforgettable minutes.

An anthem for justice, the title track, produced by Pete Miser, is steeped in Maya's concern for humankind and constitutes the album's core concept. Her desire to inspire, empower, and embolden listeners saturates both the edgy groove of "Warriors" and the sanguine sway of "Near," as well as her gripping duet with distinguished singer/pianist Chris Rob on the Donny Hathaway classic, "Little Ghetto Boy." Taking a page from Maya's own life, "The Half" is a harrowing tale propelled by no less a rock legend than guitarist Vernon Reid. Emerging triumphant from near tragedy, she invites dancehall icon iNi Kamoze aboard for a victory lap on "My Back's Not Up Against the Wall" while the glistening, acoustic qualities of "Belong to the Sun" furnish another standout cut. The songs are all unified by a remarkable depth and stunning musicality.

Threaded throughout Cry Love is Maya Azucena's belief that music is a tool for healing and activism.

Maya Azucena - Cry Love by MayaAzucena

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FREE Summer Time Anthem from Eric Roberson

Just in time for your Summer Time! Grab this hott new exclusive Eric Roberson joint featuring Chubb Rock. Eric wants you to get the party started with his free Summer Time Anthem as you patiently await his brand new album Mr. Nice Guy hitting stores in August. Download and Enjoy!



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