OTV Digital Under:ground

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

2011-09-21T07:29:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-24T07:03:00.000-07:00

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

2011-08-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

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

Applejac Presents: Playin' Favorites by Applejac

"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

2011-07-13T13:38:00.000-07:00

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"

2011-07-06T12:23:00.000-07:00

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

2011-06-28T04:27:00.000-07:00

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

Click Here To Purchase Cry Love From iTunes

Follow Maya Azucena on Twitter

FREE Summer Time Anthem from Eric Roberson

2011-06-22T06:59:00.000-07:00

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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Dezaray Dawn :: Deep EP (Produced by Marc Mac)

2011-06-19T17:47:00.000-07:00

Atlanta-based futuristic soul singer and Futuristic Soul Society (FSS) member Dezaray Dawn has released her massive 4-track EP entitled Deep. Dezaray Dawn teamed with and enlisted the production talents of Marc Mac, one of the UK's most forward thinking producers of our generation and one half of the world-renowned 4hero duo. While Dezaray Dawn handles lead and backing vocals, vocal arrangements and lyrics, Marc Mac nails the production and mixing. Together they serve up a future forward EP with deep, in the pocket grooves while Dezaray Dawn's vocals fit nice and snug in the pocket of each groove. Let's just say this is a vocalist/producer combination that works in every sense of the word. And what would a Deep EP be without a dancefloor house anthem? Peep what Dezaray Dawn delivers on the track 'Rain.' Yes, indeed! Classic dancefloor hysteria is what she delivers. I can already hear the numerous deep and sexy remixes that will come from this track for future remix releases. The Deep EP can be previewed and purchased by clicking HERE. It's only $4.00 USD and it's download ready! Support good music and well deserving indie artists! Make and enjoy your purchase today!

Deep EP (produced by Marc Mac) by Dezaray Dawn

ArinMaya :: Let The Love Come

2011-06-19T17:41:00.000-07:00

It's already been a year since we were first introduced to Chicago native and now Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter ArinMaya (The Sound Of ArinMaya). A year ago she released her debut EP and this year she celebrates the release of her first full-length (digital) album Let The Love Come, a live-in-studio acoustic set, co-written, arranged and performed with long-time guitarist and collaborator Nick Cassarino of Lifted Crew and The Nick Cassarino Trio. Compiled with the eager listener in heart and in mind, Let The Love Come lives up to it's title by featuring both original and cover songs that usher in the numerous notions of love. Whether touching on romantic love or dangerous love, or toying with hopeful or questionable love, the songs ArinMaya has selected are thoughtful, precise and powerful. ArinMaya blends honest songwriting and beautiful harmonies together with her now familiar soulful, folk and acoustic style. To preview and purchase Let The Love Come click HERE.

Let the Love Come by ArinMaya

Brewin': AppleJac Re-Percolates Ronnie Foster's "Mystic Brew"

2011-05-24T18:44:00.000-07:00

In case you didn't know, we eat all things Blue Note around here. The music, the history, the album art and the iconic photographs. And to wash it all down we like to drink hott re-percolated brew. Big thanx to Atlanta-based DJ/Producer AppleJac for serving us with Brewin', his re-percolated interpretation of Ronnie Foster's Mystic Brew.

Mystic Brew comes from Ronnie Foster's 1972 Blue Note LP entitled Two Headed Freap (above). Check out how AppleJac re-percolates the track and enjoy the free download!

Applejac -Brewin' by Applejac

Mar Variations - Inglewood - FREE:LOAD

2011-05-20T16:42:00.000-07:00

In case you're not familiar with Mar, he is the Dutch soul singer who has become known for his unique 'Mar Variations.' Here is his latest 'Variation' of the track Inglewood originally produced by emcee/producer Oddisee. What exactly is a 'Mar Variation' you ask? Well, it's Mar re-working a song, a beat or a lyric and flipping it the way he would love to hear it. This latest 'Mar Variation' finds Mar laying down some smooth spacey vocals over the Oddisee beat. To be honest Mar flipped it so nicely that it actually sounds like the 2010 Oddisee instrumental was made specifically for Mar to put lyrics to. Check out the track and the visuals below. Grab a free download of the Mar Variation and SPREAD THE WORD!

Mar Variations - Inglewood by MarMusic

Teri Tobin "Whatcha Say" (Ahmed Sirour Remix)

2011-05-20T16:17:00.000-07:00

Everything this man touches turns to gold! We're speaking about musician, producer, arranger and composer Ahmed Sirour. He has done it again!!! Check out this hott new Ahmed Sirour Remix for the song Whatcha Say that appears on Teri Tobin's debut recording entitled Love Infinity. We already know you'll love this as much as we do so purchase this remix below and tell the world how much you love it!

Whatcha Say (Ahmed Sirour Remix) by Teri Tobin

Ahmed Sirour - The After 2am Sessions EP - Bandcamp Exclusive

2011-05-10T05:30:00.000-07:00

We're no strangers to this very talented musician, producer, composer, arranger and now independent artist Ahmed Sirour. He first caught our attention when he blew us away with an amazing remix of Eric Roberson's Tale Of Two People back in 2010 for Eric Roberson's remix contest. Since that time Ahmed has been non-stop remixing songs by John Legend, Yahzarah, Yvette Rovira and Lenora Jaye to name a few. Ahmed also teamed with DJ Spinna and DJ Kemit on a few classic remix projects. His production credits shine just as brightly as he teamed with up and coming indie soul artist Cleveland Jones this past April to produce one of the sexiest songs of the year thus far entitled Sensitive. Sexy is a good word to use when describing Ahmed Sirour's vybe and what he no doubt delivers on his bandcamp exclusive debut instrumental EP entitled The After 2am Sessions.
"The tracks of this project are coupled into 3 sets: The Romantic, The Erotic, and The Spiritual...exploring the various forms of Love through the nuances of the emotion through sound. But more than just thematic, The After 2am Sessions is for the everyday person needing sound therapy to ease the tension of a long, stressful day at the job, a much-needed soak in a hot bath, or a private candlelit dinner for two...and maybe the "activities" that could follow after it." Purchase The After 2am Sessions EP and go where the music takes you!

THE AFTER 2AM SESSIONS EP by Ahmed Sirour

Iman Williams - Ordinary Love/Float Away Remixes (tricked out by AppleJac and BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble)

2011-05-05T16:15:00.000-07:00

The members of the Futuristic Soul Society continue to feed hungry mouths with cosmic soul food! Futuristic soul singer and FSS member Iman Williams has released three very cosmically soulful remixes from her (BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble produced) album Stupid Human Trick that was released late last year. Two of the most popular songs on the album, Ordinary Love & Float Away (featuring fellow FSS member Porsche Smith) get all "tricked out" with a little help from Applejac, BusCrates 16-Bit Ensemble and Terrard Robinson. The Applejac (Root Beer and Ice Cream Remix) and BusCrates (Midnight Version) are for sale here. And the Neo Soul LumberJack Mix produced by Terrard Robinson (below) is a free download over here.

Ordinary Love/Float Away Remixes by Futuristic Soul Society

Float Away (Neo Soul LumberJack Mix) prod. by Terrard Robinson by imanwilliams

Dezaray Dawn - Sail Away (produced by Marc Mac) Preview

2011-05-05T15:55:00.001-07:00

Atlanta-based futuristic soul singer and Futuristic Soul Society (FSS) member Dezaray Dawn just hit us with her new single Sail Away from her forthcoming EP entitled Deep. Sail Away is produced by Marc Mac (4hero). The Deep EP is slated for release at the end of May via Soundcloud and other digital outlets. In the meantime click here to visit Dezaray Dawn's Soundcloud or preview the single below.

Dezaray Dawn - Sail Away (prod. by Marc Mac) by Dezaray Dawn

RBM5 :: Recordbreakin' Music 5 Year Anniversary Compilation

2011-04-26T14:41:00.000-07:00

This five year compilation is a collection of gems from the Record Breakin' Music (RBM) label. Over the last 5 years, RBM has always represented a wide range of underground music. "Although our releases have all been quite different, the constant theme is a soulful vibe. Music is always a moving target, constantly changing and evolving. We've been fortunate enough to work with a wide range of artist, many of whom are supporters of pushing musical boundaries in new directions." read more and purchase

McDL - 'Leaving This Planet' EP (MdCL Band Camp Exclusive)

2011-04-17T14:12:00.000-07:00

MdCL (Mark de Clive-Lowe) releases this bandcamp exclusive EP, Leaving This Planet as he leads us up to the new full length album Renegades coming Summer 2011.

Featuring vocal contributions from Bembe Segue, Sharlene Hector, nia andrews, T____h and Ovasoul7 as well as musical collaborators from London, Peru, Atlanta and LA.

Kicking off with a cover of Gene Harris' 'Koko + Lee Roe' (featuring an all star trans-Atlantic supporting cast) the EP segues courtesy of Bembe into the afro-dancefloor bounce of 'Dreams' also featuring guest percussionists from Peru's Nova Lima. 'What It Is' is one of the EP's two instrumental cuts taking the dancefloor from a soulful house-tempo bounce into a downtempo head nod. The UK's Sharlene Hector (Basement Jaxx) vocals MdCL's flip of Charles Earland's 'Leaving this Planet' - taking the EP to its closing track, 'Eight' - some otherwordly twisted breakbeat excursion - mixdown with sonic flavor courtesy of 2000Black's Dego.

Click Here To Purchase Leaving This Planet EP exclusively from mashibeats.bandcamp.com

Deborah Jordan - 'Slipping Away' (Bello's Jazz Rework)

2011-04-17T11:57:00.000-07:00

On the heels of releasing her 2nd solo album entitled What You See, Deborah Jordan (Robert Mitchell's Panacea, Silhouette Brown) recently collaborated with Parisian producer Bello to rework and jazz-up a beautiful piece entitled Slipping Away, originally released on both solo albums The Light and her current release What You See. Take a listen below and leave Deborah Jordan a comment on her Facebook Page.

Deborah Jordan - What You See (Futuristica Music) 2011

Available At: Groove Distribution * DustyGroove * Amazon

New Single - Cleveland Jones & Ahmed Sirour - 'Sensitive'

2011-04-17T11:38:00.000-07:00

Sweet new sensuous soul by newcomer Cleveland Jones and one of my favorite producer/musician/remixers Ahmed Sirour. The new single Sensitive comes from the upcoming Cleveland Jones EP entitled The Beautiful Me. We are definitely looking forwsrd to that entire EP!

Click here to purchase Sensitive from itunes.

Tai Allen (Vicelounge) - Canned Goods (It's Love, It's Love) FREE DIGITAL MAXI-SINGLE courtesy of RecordBreakin.com

2011-04-17T09:06:00.000-07:00

LOVE MUSIC (recordbreakin.com) is an attempt to make a record about love. Simple: songs, instrumentals and poems that deal with some of love's variations. Everything we could muster from inspiration and thought. Pieces about romance, God, self discovery, lost, pain, community, death and, of course, lust. I am not going to claim this record explains love but it will be honest and thoughtful.

It was easy to choose a musical direction. I wanted Jonn and I to be immersed in our 90s. During this crazy decade we danced to the soul sampling of Puffy, Bomb Squad and Pete Rock; while head-nodding hard to the moods of Portishead, Supreme Beings of Leisure and Tricky.

Hence a record spirited by 90s and influenced by an artistic 60s/70s approach.

You can call the record...arthouse soul.

Canned Goods Pt 2 (It's Love, It's Love) from tai allen (vicelounge) on Vimeo.

Tai Allen (Vicelounge) - Canned Goods (It's Love, It's Love) RBM026
Digital Maxi Single 2011

1. Canned Goods (It's Love, It's Love)

2. Canned Goods (It's Love, It's Love) Instrumental

3. Luv Music ft. Urban Deep + Jonn Nubian *

4. St James Infirmary - Live at Nuclear Poetry +

all music produced by vicelounge (Tai Allen + Jonn Nubian)
* drums by Urban Deep of Soul:ID
+ New Orleans' blues standard

To download the entire Maxi-Single for Free click here

The Mint Collective: Vinia Mojica Tribute (Mixed by DJ Seano)

2011-04-17T04:55:00.000-07:00

Have you heard of Vinia Mojica? If you think not, it might be true that you don’t know her name - but I bet you know her voice. This Bronx native has been on the hip hop scene since 1989 first working the Jungle Brothers and since then has collaborated with Common, Mos Def, Native Tongues, Mary J, Ge-ology, Hi-Tek, Jneiro Jarel and many more. To pay homage to this amazing vocalist who until this day doesn’t have a full body of work released we put a mixtape together. We’ve compiled some of Vinia’s stand-out tracks and enlisted the help of our Los Angeles minty fam, DJ Seano for the blending and mixdown skills. We are proud to present a tribute to the lovely and talented Ms. Vinia Mojica. Download the full mix here, stream below and please feel free to share with anyone you think might enjoy. - The Mint Collective

Vinia Mojica Tribute | Blended By Dj Seano by Mintcollective on Mixcloud

For Players Only - Introducing The Music Of Vikter Duplaix Mixed by DJ Mars & DJ Doc FREE:LOAD

2010-12-01T16:05:00.000-08:00

For Players Only is a special mixtape collaboration featuring the music of International Grammy Nominated singer, songwriter, DJ, producer and Centric's Master Of The Mix reality TV star Vikter Duplaix. Vikter, or as his friends call him @Duplaix (on twitter), is no stranger to our Digital Under:ground. This time Duplaix gets help on the decks from fellow Centric's Master Of The Mix co-star DJ Mars along with DJ Doc. Together both DJs mix and blend one classic Duplaix track after another taking you places that only Players are allowed to go. DJ Mars and DJ Doc dig into Duplaix's discography to create a very sexy, well rounded introduction to The Music of Vikter Duplaix. If you know Vikter Duplaix's music already, you're in for a special mixtape treat and if this is your initial introduction to Vikter Duplaix you have been warned. This super sexy mixtape is for For Players Only!

Tracklist:

01-Another great love ft. Esthero
02-Wasted Time(ft. Vikter Duplaix)-Jazzanova
03-I'll do it for you(ft. Vikter Duplaix)-Sylk 130
04-Can we be lovers
05-Stimulation(ft.ms.saigon)
06-Electric love
07-Pure
08-Make a Baby
09-Make a Baby (Ragga Mix)
10-Wherever You Are
11-Morning Fun (ft. Common)
12-Soon (Feat. Vikter Duplaix Jazzy Jeff Remix)-Jazzanova
13-Tropical Girl
14-Lookin For Love
15-The Now (ft. Vikter Duplaix)-Jimmy Sommers
16-Temple of Thoughts
17-Morena (Extended Mix)
18-Paper Chase (ft. Vikter Duplaix)-Clara Hill
19-That Night (ft. Vikter Duplaix Wahoo Remix)-Jazzanova
20-Reality (ft. Vikter Duplaix)-Louie Vega
21-Messages (ft. Vikter Duplaix & Wadud)-Critical Point

Click here to FREE:LOAD Now!

MARC MAC (4HERO, VISIONEERS) GUEST MIX FOR ANDREW MEZA'S BTS RADIO

2010-11-24T13:30:00.000-08:00

Big thanx to one of our fav Futuristic Soul Singers Dezaray Dawn for putting us on to this massive Marc Mac (4Hero, Visioneers) guest mix for BTS Radio. Dezaray Dawn kicks the mix off with a CDR exclusive track entitled Drowning. If you love Marc Mac the way we do then you'll love this FREE:LOADABLE mix courtesy of BTS Radio!

TRACK LIST:

Dezaray Dawn - Drowning (CDR)
Black Magic - Faces On A Bus
Visioneers - Milky Night (CDR)
9th Wonder - Unknown (CDR)
T.R.A.C - Somn For Ya Ears (CDR)
Exile - Silver Moon (Sound In Color)
J Dilla - Unknown (CDR)
Marc Mac - Shadow Beat (CDR)
Nu Era - Robot Moves (Trebleo)
Unknown - Dionne (CDR)
Zee-Lay - Microphone (CDR)
T.R.A.C - If This Ain't Music (CDR)
Unknown - Manic (CDR)
Voice - Dynamite
Stevie's Wonderlove (Live)
Sweet Love (CDR Edit)
RAMP - American Promise (Marc Mac Remix) (CDR)
Erik Rico & Marc Mac - Destiny (Third Planet)
Think Twice (4hero Version)

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OTV's Inspired:5 +1 Micro-Podcast Vol.3 FREE:LOAD

2010-11-14T13:52:00.000-08:00

Here we go! Another OTV's Inspired:5 Micro-Podcast. This is Vol. 3 and we are excited to feature an inspired micro-pod from Detroit Tastemaker KeyKnow and just in time to get us movin' and headed into a new week! For this volume KeyKnow treated us to a bonus track so we're calling Vol. 3 the Inspired:5 + (1). He couldn't stop at just 5 tracks and we ain't mad at that! KeyKnow drops 6 soulful dancefloor grooves on us that we can't wait for you to experience and be inspired by. As you know our Micro-Pod consists of tracks that you know, may not know, should know or may have missed along the way. Check out KeyKnow's smokin' selects below and FREE:LOAD your i-gadgets up now! Also please support these artists by purchasing their music from your fav online music retailer. Track, album and digital sources are listed below. Spread the word and buy music! Big Thanx to @Keyknow for his inspiring contribution to OTV's Inspired:5 Micro-Pod.

Inspired:5ive Tracks + (1): Vol. 3

Guynamite feat. Shea Soul - Set Free - Born in '82 EP (2009)

Miguel Migs feat. Peven Everett - Love We Had (Miguel Migs Original Vocal) - Traxsource.com (2010)

Richard Earnshaw feat. Nina Jayne - Circles - In Time (2010)

Reel People feat. Tony Momrelle - It Will Be - Seven Ways To Wonder (2008)

Vannessa Simon - Better Place - White Label Import

Incognito & Para:diso - That's The Way Of The World (Ski Oakenfull Vs. Incognito Remix) - Bluey's Essential Remixes (2009)

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DJ CONSCIENCE Presents...Deep House Grooves FREE:LOAD

2010-11-14T12:37:00.000-08:00

Our man DJ Conscience steps out of his comfort zone on this one and right into a House Party! Conscience takes us deep in the house with hand-selected house gems and exclusives from Sy Smith, Choklate, Kenny Bobien, Alison Carney, Kia Bennett, Jesse Boykins III, Lady Alma, Roy Davis Jr. and more! Get ready to go where DJ Conscience is about to take you... To The House! FREE:LOADABLE DEEP HOUSE below!

Click here to FREE:LOAD DJ Conscience's Deep House Grooves now!

Introducing C3 - Contempojazzsoulhop - FREE:LOAD

2010-11-11T04:55:00.000-08:00

We were sent this smooth tasty EP last week. The group is called The Cross Country Collective or (C3). They are 3 talented musicians/podcasters from the Bay Area, Houston and Washington, D.C. who have joined forces to blend their musical styles through the power of the internet.

The Cross Country Collective (C3) is Todd "The Big La" Kelley (drums), Doug "Mr. Fresh" Ramsay (guitar) and Fave (keys).

Contempojazzsoulhop is their smooth 5-song EP that fuses jazz, soul, hip hop and electronica while smartly produced via fileswapping over the internet. There is definitely room on our i-gadgets for this beautiful, soothing EP. Grab a FREE:LOAD below and spread the word about The Cross Country Collective!

Click here to listen and FREE:LOAD the entire 5 track EP!

Jazz Re:Freshed presents...SoulJazz Vol. 3 Mixed by DJ TopRock - FREE:LOAD

2010-11-09T04:24:00.000-08:00

We got wind of this funky Jazz Re:freshed mix this morning via our friends @recordbreakin over on Twitter. The West London DJ/Producer collective Jazz Re:freshed brings it back around for the third time with DJ TopRock on the decks. TopRock digs nicely to select a boat load of soul jazz gems that will make your i-gadgets say thank you. Check out the delicious track list for SoulJazz Vol. 3 below and go for the FREE:LOAD! Big thanx to Jazz Re:freshed for the comp and Recordbreakin Music for getting out the word!

Souljazz Vol.3 – Does what is says on the tin, for a third time…

Lullaby of Birdland – Sarah Vaughn
Plenty ft. Erykah Badu – Guru
Good Nyooz – Soweto Kinch
‘Round Midnight – Ledisi
With You - Kissey asplund
Know Yourself – Nonameko
One Again – Muhsinah
Butter Angel – Dego & Kaidi
Brighter Day – DKD
Odyssey Man ft Ayah – Robert Strauss
Cut it Loose – Incognito
This Too Shall Pass – Joy Jones
Raindown – Brotherly
Winter Sun – Esperanza Spalding
Do It Again – Monday Michuru
Tits and Ass – Izzi Dunne
Keep Walking ft. Mpho Skeefe
Bossa Bop ft. Pat Appleton – The Bahama Soul Club
All of Me – Billie Holiday
Mark of His Ways – The Rebirth
Love Me On The One – Adriana Evans
Keep Your Head Up – Ronny Jordan
Creepin’ – Nina Ferro
Heaven – Mark de Clive Lowe
Heavy – Green
Dreamflower – Tarika Blue
Didn’t Cha Know – Erykah Badu
I Gotta Go – Rachelle Ferrell
Speak The Language – Lizz Fields
Sense of Humour – Bembe Segue vs. David Sancious
Phone Call – Kissey Asplund
God Bless The Child – Jill Scott
Let There Be Love – Nat King Cole

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YAHZARAH - Love Come Save The Day (Ahmed Sirour Remix)

2010-11-05T03:19:00.000-07:00

Yes! We are loving this new remix of Yahzarah's Love Come Save The Day courtesy of producer Ahmed Sirour aka Ahmed S. The original comes from Yahzarah's FEmusic debut The Ballad of Purple St. James. Ahmed has become one of our fav remixers as of late. He gives Yahzarah some very nice twists and turns giving the track a futuristic, bouncey, up-tempo feel while remaining cohesive and true to the Purple St. James vybe that we know and love. The remix is hott and reminds us of why we love Ahmed's work so much. Ahmed is just getting warmed up so be on the look out for more from Ahmed Sirour. You can grab a FREE:LOADABLE link by spreading the word via twitter (see tweet for track link below). If you are on twitter please join our twitter fam @otvtweets.

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DJ NERSTYLIST: BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS - FREE:LOAD

2010-11-04T13:49:00.000-07:00

We're excited about Beautiful Sounds, the new 'all vinyl' mix by DJ Nerstylist! Nerstylist started this mix in 2007, finished it in 2008 and has now to our delight has finally released it in 2010. The mix was originally intended to be released as a CD but Nerstylist ultimately decided to offer it as a FREE:LOADBLE mix. As always we thank DJ Nerstylist for his passion for music and for sharing his talented gifts. Check out the Beautiful tracklist below then FREE:LOAD the Beautiful Sounds.

Words from DJ Nerstylist...

The title “Beautiful Sounds” is pretty self explanatory. Basically, I wanted to take all things that sound beautiful, blend these things together, package it, then share it with all of you. When I think of the phrase “Beautiful Sounds”, I hear congas, horns, bass lines, jazz chords, latin rhythms, and sultry voices singing in languages I can’t understand. If someone asked me what genres “Beautiful Sounds” would be comprised of, I’d mention jazz, afrobeat, bossanova, samba, salsa, soul, funk, and anything else you don’t hear on your local radio station.

I’m quite satisfied with the way that this turned out, despite all the nit-picking I could still do with it. In retrospect, I never thought that my 10+ years of deejaying would amount to me putting out a mix such as this one. Early on in my DJ career, I always thought I would remain a hip-hop battle DJ practicing to be the next Q-bert (just like everyone else in the 90’s). I’m nowhere close to competing for a DMC championship, but I’m content that my style has evolved to what it is now.

My heart and soul will always yearn for beautiful music, and as a DJ that’s what I’ll continue to provide…

-DJ Nerstylist

Tracklist:

1. music 101 (ft. fela kuti)
2. d’angelo “spanish joint” [virgin]
3. grupo x ft. julie dexter “whatever you dream (you can begin)” [freestyle]
4. sunshine state “day job” (alister johnson remix) [do right!]
5. elizabeth shepherd trio “reversed” [do right!]
6. the five corners quintet ft. mark murphy “this could be the start of something” (povo remix) [ricky-tick]
7. quantic ft. alice russell “sound of everything” [tru-thoughts]
8. channel two “jazz move” [kajmere]
9. boogaloo “you gotta have freedom” [gamm]
10. radio city ft. bajka “everything” [ubiquity]
11. bonobo “inbetween the lines” (nostalgia 77 remix/alternate unreleased mix) [tru-thoughts]
12. ijeoma “stand tall” (club mix) [promo]
13. snafu76/slick rick “i shouldn’t have done it” (snafu76 remix) [pr]
14. little kids/gangstarr ft. nice & smooth “dwyck” (little kids remix) [white]
15. chico mann “who you runnin’ from” (quantic remix) [kindred spirits]
16. akoya afrobeat “wahala” [tip of the iceberg]
17. nightmares on wax “african pirates” (troubleman remix) [warp]
18. antibalas afrobeat orchestra ft. mayra vega “che che cole” [daptone]
19. antonio adolfo, brazil, & brazuka “luizao” [farout]
20. astrud gilberto “gingele” [perception]
21. dj alibi “one day” [tres]
22. greyboy “mastered the art” (nicola conte jet sounds remix) [ubiquity]
23. k54 “candomble” [urban allstars]
24. sergio mendes “rhoda” (smooth edit)
25. mahogany “take a look at me now!” (bossa mix) [white]
26. jazzconductor “wanda vital” [dicey]
27. loop professor vs gilberto gil (get your hand outta my pocket vol. 3) [gyhomp]
28. beatconductor “swing” (extended version) [dicey]
29. beatconductor “senor blues” [dicey]
30. color climax “pa coco solo” [breakin bread]
31. jimmy castor “the return of leroy pts 1 & 2″ (original larry levan album mix) [salsoul]
32. jose james “red” [brownswood]

*all vinyl mix
*equipment used: 2 1200 technics turntables, 2 qbert ortofon concordes, rane ttm-56, pioneer efx-500, adobe audition, sony digital recorder
*drops by: realism, dj be brown
*quotes by: fela kuti, jose james, sergio mendes, herbie hancock

Shouts to: Mellow Orange, The Clearing, Sidewok Radio, Vibes & Stuff, Massive Selector, Flo-Ology, The People Oakland, Homegrown Blends, One Cypher, Monday Jazz, Yusai, Terry, Shay, Francis, Jeremy, Dandiggity, Amy Nabong, Melanie, Brandon, Marky, Yosaku, Concise, Jep, Phil, all the dancers, trendsetters, tastemakers, music-heads, and everyone else that has supported me through the years.

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OTV's Inspired:5 Micro-Podcast Vol.2 FREE:LOAD

2010-10-31T06:56:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the second installment of OTV's Inspired:5 Micro-Podcast. This installment features selects from OTV's digital music contributor Eric Carcana. Our Micro-Pod consists of 5 tracks that you know, may not know, should know or may have missed along the way. Why just 5 tracks? We wanted to keep things short and sweet as to place a more concentrated promotional emphasis on each track. If you like what you hear please support these artists by purchasing their full album or single track projects, either physically or digitally, from your fav online music retailer. Track, album and digital sources are listed below. Feel free to grab the Micro-Pod and run or just listen, but most importantly please spread the word and buy music! Also we have a very hot Vol. 3 installment of the Inspired:5 coming soon!

Inspired:5ive Tracks: Vol. 2

Gretchen Parlato - Weak - In A Dream (2009)

Ge-ology feat. Yukimi Nagano - Blues Alley - The Kids Are All Right Motion Picture Soundtrack (2010)

Lina - Waiting - Stranger On Earth (2001)

K15 & LP (Lisa Preston) - Emporium - A New Path (2008)

Twyla - Love Of A Lifetime - King Britt's On The Seventh, Park Hyatt Chicago (2004)

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The Quintessential Tastemaker Duane Powell Returns with 'Universal Puzzle' FREE:LOAD

2010-10-26T18:13:00.000-07:00

Ever had a puzzle where the pieces fit so well? Duane Powell's Universal Puzzle is a perfect example of a perfect fit. The Quintessential Chicago tastemaker shows us what can happen when you let go & let the universe bring the pieces of the puzzle together. "Universal Puzzle is Eclectic-ness from every angle," says Powell. The pieces of this masterful audio puzzle include afro inspired broken beat, electrofunk, soul with a little spoken word, a hint of hiphop with a few twists & turns along the way. Check out the pieces of the Universal Puzzle below and you already know it's FREE:LOADABLE!

The Pieces:

1. Life Is So Strange / Akabu ft. Tony Momrelle
2. Destiny / Erik Rico & Marc Mac
3. Ease Back / Galaxy Group
4. Forgot The Steel Pans / 2000Black
5. Zen I (Black-Consumed-Any Questions) / I.G. Culture
6. Nelson / Teddy Rok
7. You Got A Hold On Me / Saunders Sermons ft. Yahzarah
8. Tell Me / JSoul ft. Carol Riddick
9. Just A Song / Olivier Daysoul
10. Love Is A Game / Yolanda Johnson
11. Free / Bilal
12. Respect / L Elemen ft. Jasmine
13. Me & You / 1-O.A.K.
14. Change (Show Me How) / Phantom Lover ft. Nicholas Ryan Gant
15. Place In My Heart / Taylor McFerrin ft. Ryat
16. The Lie / Yahzarah
17. Everything In Its Right Place / Osunlade ft. Erro
18. A Sheep's Plea / Wes Felton ft. Marshall Keys

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The Beast & Nnenna Freelon Present...'Freedom Suite' Hosted by 9th Wonder FREE:LOAD

2010-10-26T17:24:00.000-07:00

Jazz vocalist and multi Grammy nominee Nnenna Freelon joins hip-hop quartet The Beast to release Freedom Suite: a 10-track collection of creative reflections on jazz and hip-hop.

With guest appearances from 9th Wonder, Branford Marsalis, Phonte (of The Foreign Exchange/Little Brother), YahZarah, Geechi Suede (of Camp Lo) and several others, Freedom Suite follows in the tradition of other collaborative jazz and hip-hop projects like the late Guru's Jazzmatazz. The album features six original songs written and produced by The Beast, which are infused with both a live jazz aesthetic (drums, bass, piano, percussion, strings and horns were all recorded live) and an electronic/sample-based hip-hop aesthetic. Freedom Suite also includes four contemporary interpretations of "standards" from the jazz and hip-hop cannon, including arrangements of Mos Def's Umi Says, Johnny Mercer & Hoagy Charmichael's Skylark and Lauryn Hill's Doo Wop.

In addition to progressive production and songwriting, Freedom Suite also weaves an intellectual discourse into the album. Between songs, Beast emcee Pierce Freelon engages musicians and scholars such as Questlove, Herbie Hancock, Amiri Baraka, Branford Marsalis, Angela Davis and others in one-on-one discussions about music, culture and life.

Freedom Suite is released as a FREE DOWNLOAD in conjunction with the launch of Okayplayer's new jazz culture blog, The Revivalist, on October 26, 2010. The Revivalist is the leading online journal for the burgeoning jazz community. They are music innovators, musicians, and music lovers documenting and foretelling the stories of jazz and how it has influenced today's popular music.

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SOULBOUNCE Presents... The Mixologist: Keyknow's 'Libido Interuptus' FREE:LOAD

2010-10-26T15:27:00.000-07:00

Here's the lastest SoulBounce.com Mixologist contribution from Detroit tastemaker Keyknow. We knew this mix was headed our way and it finally arrived! Keyknow's Libido Interuptus is a sublime set loaded with a nice healthy batch of new under:ground hott:ness. The mix is smooth and soulful and never ever disappoints. This is our first introduction to a Keyknow compilation and we can guarantee it won't be our last! Check out the hott:ness below and get your FREE:LOAD On!

Tracklist

■Headache - Floetry
■Subtle - Phantom Lover feat. Jesse Boykins lll
■You Got The Love - DJ Center feat. Gretchen Parlato
■Kisses In The Morning - Nadine Charles
■Left and Right (Sam Champ Remix) - D'Angelo
■You Gotta Hold On Me - Saunders Sermons feat. Yahzarah
■Imagination - Shanaz Dorsett
■Manchild - Amanda Diva
■Vibrate On - Erykah Badu
■Maybe She'll Dream Of Me - The Foreign Exchange
■Broke Up About You - Julie Dexter
■Everlasting Love - Innosphere
■Raincloud - Twin Cites feat. Shea Soul
■I Came To See - Geno Young feat. Sy Smith
■Tell Me - JSOUL feat. Carol Riddick
■Fantasy - V feat. Neko King
■Breathe - Monica Blaire
■Parkway - Gaelle

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OTV's Inspired:5 Micro-Podcast VOL. 1 FREE:LOAD

2010-10-24T14:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the first installment of OTV's Inspired:5 Micro-Podcast. Our Micro-Pod consists of 5 tracks that we're really vybing to right now. We like to call these selected tracks 'repeat status' tracks. That's when you just can't help but press repeat. We also wanted to keep things short and sweet as to place a more concentrated promotional emphasis on each track. If you like what you hear please support these artists by purchasing their full album projects either physically or digitally from your fav online music retailer. Track, album and digital sources are listed below. Feel free to grab the Micro-Pod and run or just listen, but most importantly please spread the word and buy music! Also we have a very hot Vol. 2 installment of the Inspired:5 coming soon!

Inspired:5ive Tracks: Vol. 1

Iman - Who Was I Trying To Fool - Brownswood Bubblers 3 (2007)

Karizma feat. Monique Bingham - Good Morning (Yoruba Soul Mix) - Traxsource.com (2010)

Homecut feat. Corinne Bailey Rae - I Don't Even Know (DJ Vadim Rmx) - No Freedom Without Sacrifice (2009)

AmberSunshower - The Thing - Turtle Chronicles (2008)

Erik Rico & Marc Mac - Destiny - Direct Soul (2010)

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J.Period & Black Thought (The Roots) Release “Live Mixtape (Illedelph Edition)” EP FREE:LOAD + Behind The Scenes Video

2010-10-20T13:30:00.000-07:00

Truelements + Lyrics to Go present the J.Period Live Mixtape (Illadelph Edition) EP, a first-of-its-kind J.Period mixtape recorded LIVE onstage at Toronto’s premiere hip hop festival, The Manifesto, Sept. 26, 2010. Starring legendary MC Black Thought (The Roots), the J.Period Live Mixtape (Illadelph Edition) EP features a 30-minute barrage of live J.Period remixes with Black Thought ripping rhymes over new and classic hip hop hits, Roots fan favorites, plus a finale segment where Thought pays tribute to his favorite MCs by impersonating them (a la The Roots’ “Boom”).

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UK Hip Hop Artist/Turntablist STEVE AUSTIN Re:Constructs His 'FANTASTIC' Album FREE:LOAD

2010-10-20T08:02:00.000-07:00

UK Hip Hop Artist/Turntablist Steve Austin aka The Bionic Man has recently come out of the Uprock lab to re:release his 're:constructed' critically acclaimed 2008 album FANTASTIC (Uprock Recordings). Austin has re:released it as a Free Download via his bandcamp page. Not only is the 13-track set an integral part of the thick UK Hip Hop/B-Boy fabric but it's a journey that arouses the senses of the forgotten English language in today's music. Blending well thought out metaphors with stories of Love, Anguish, Hurt, History and Celebration. His delivery is punctual, clear and precise while his distinct style of turntablism displays his respect for and knowledge of 'the turntablist' art form and culture.

FANTASTIC was produced by Daz I kue (Bugz In The Attic), Bunny Bread (Uprock Recordings), Pursuit Grooves and Steve Austin himself.

Guests that appear on FANTASTIC are TY 'When Robots Go To War', MOTET 'When Robots Go To War, Ling Chung Verses Kai Chu', BREIS ' Ling Chung Verses Kai Chu', PESCI 'Ling Chung Verses Kai Chu' All Cuts and Scratches are by Steve Austin except 'This Is Big' - Bunny Bread and 'Battle For B Boy Supremacy' - Daz I kue All tracks were recorded Uprock Blue Room Studios in Abbey road.

Tracklist

1. Battle For B Boy Supremacy
2. Fantastic Emcee Remix
3. This Is Big
4. Fantastic - Original Version
5. Or Else I'll Never Know
6. My Turn To Drop
7. Lin Chong Verses Kai Chiu
8. Rappers Act So Wild
9. That's Right
10. The Road Critical
11. When Robots Go To War
12. I Can't Take The Weight
13. The Word

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I, Ced - Another Look @ U - 7" Vinyl & Digital (EP) + FREE:LOADABLE MP3

2010-10-19T17:37:00.000-07:00

You may know I, Ced from his composition and production collaborations with artists like Coultrain and Black Spade. What you may not know is that I, Ced isn’t just a beatmaker, he carefully crafts each body of work with inspired sounds, samples and his own live instrumentation.

Born and raised in St. Louis, MO. currently based in Los Angeles, I, Ced is poised to take his musical pieces to the next level. Heavily influenced by the sounds of vinyl, piano, strings, James Brown, The Sugarhill Gang and gospel music, I, Ced has a wealth of musical inspiration to tap into at any given time.

Now doing his own thing, I, Ced drops his debut EP, Another Look @ U/The Finale, on the Philly-based Recordbreakin Music label (Recordbreakin.com). The EP is available now as a limited edition 7" Vinyl pressing as well as an unlimited digital release.

As a special bonus from the kind folks at Recordbreakin.com you can FREE:LOAD the exclusive promo version of The Finale (Original Version), which does not appear on the EP.

I, Ced - Another Look @ U (EP) (RBM022)
7" vinyl & Digital 2010
* Limited Edition Pressing *

A. Another Look @ U
B. The Finale
The Finale (TV Mix) *
You n Me (ft. Stopha Vasquez) *
You n Me (TV Mix) *

* Digital release only

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Soul Epiphany 13: Mixed by DJ Conscience FREE:LOAD

2010-10-19T15:00:00.000-07:00

After a brief hiatus,DJ Conscience continues to bring you flava beyond. Reviewing some of the newest and hottest soul music that SHOULD be in circulation right now! New music from Yahzarah, Saunders Sermons, Eric Roberson feat Choklate, Jazmine Sullivan, Chester Gregory and more. Dig In. This is just a pacifier for what's to come from R.E.D.SOUL and DJ Conscience!

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The Inner Soul Spotlight presents...Unsellable Soul: 4 Real FREE:LOAD

2010-10-18T18:06:00.000-07:00

Always great when a hott new mix lands in your inbox without having to dig around the net for it. It's even better when the mix comes from a good industry friend and fellow Tastemaker who truly understands the power of good music. Unsellable Soul: 4Real is the lastest podcast from The Inner Soul Spotlight creator Detrel "Trelly" Howell aka Soulmusiqluva. It's audio therapy at it's best with a hand-selected batch of some unforgettable older cuts mixed with a few heat seeking new cuts. FREE:LOAD now and enjoy because the best things in life are FREE: 4 Real.

Soulmusiqluva's words...

The last podcast I worked on back in July was put together in honor of Gerald Levert. Although the amount of music I have received since that time is absolutely unimaginable, I really had not been moved to put another podcast together. That is, until now! I find myself reaching for some of the same songs, and playing them over and over ~ new songs, like: All I Want Is You by Miguel Jontel (a bonafide headnodding, body rocking, mellow smooth banger!) and V‘s single, Fantasy (same description and reaction as Miguel’s jawn) ~ well, actually every song I’ve included puts me in the same zone! How about the infectious remix of Bilal‘s song, Restart that I owe all praises to Jodine of Jodine’s Corner for exposing my ears to on one of her weekend Spasmodic episodes. That song makes you want to spazz out, for real! Older, can’t do without’s like: Spirit (Does Anybody Care) from the Boyz N The Hood soundtrack which features one of my all-time favorite male vocalists, Dave Hollister and My Soul Ain’t For Sale, a DJ Jazzy Jeff production that showcases Raheem Devaughn crooning on leads ~ to name only a few, had to be part of this episode.

Oh, and I could never close out without Ne-Yo singing, Never Knew I Needed, the song that rounded out a film that brought the little girl in me, front and center: The Princess and the Frog.

I invite you to allow these 54 minutes of Unsellable Soul: 4 Real to move you, groove you and take you on a lil journey!

If you rock, as I do to any of this music, download the podcast ~ or just run it in the background while you knock out some work.

Tracklist:

All I Want is You ~ Miguel
Fantasy ~ V
Spirit (Does Anybody Care) ~ Force One Network f. Dave Hollister
Never Knew I Needed ~ Ne-Yo
My Soul Aint 4 Sale ~ DJ Jazzy Jeff featuring Raheem Devaughn
Restart (Daedelus Remix) ~ Bilal
Flashing Lights ~ Durand Bernarr
Think of You ~ Ledisi
Broken Dreams ~ V
Rainy Days ~ Mike Jagger
Give Me ~ I Level
Share My Life ~ Kem

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CHURCH: Jazz Classics Vol. 1 - Selected by Mark de Clive-Lowe FREE:LOAD

2010-10-03T14:56:00.000-07:00

Mark de Clive-Lowe presents CHURCH, a new monthly live music night in L.A. CHURCH kicks off it's first night tonight at Angel's Piano Bar, 2460 Wilshire Blvd. In celebration of tonight's CHURCH launch Mark de Clive-Lowe has compiled a few of his jazz favorites to set the mood. Jazz lovers worldwide this one's for you! Check out MDCL's massive selects below and FREE:LOAD this classic mix now!

Tracklist:

Pharoah Sanders - Thembi
Ahmad Jamal - The Awakening
Max Roach - Abstrutions
The Awakening - Mode for D.D.
John Coltrane - Tunji
Doug Carne - Chant
Yusef Lateef - Psychicemotus
Charles Tolliver - Abscretions
Charles Earland - Mason's Galaxy
Ahmad Jamal - Patterns
Sonny Rollins - St Thomas
John Coltrane - Bahia
Branford Marsalis - The Ballad of Chet Kincaid

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Click here for more info about the L.A. Event: Mark de Clive-Lowe presents...CHURCH

DJ Mensa Presents... Bilal: A Best Of Mixtape FREE:LOAD

2010-09-30T10:59:00.001-07:00

The good folks over at Soulified.com just offered up another amazing Bilal Mixtape this time presented by DJ Mensa. If you dig Bilal, and we already know you do, you'll want to load up your pod gadgets with this mix of various Bilal treats. And if you haven't done so already visit amazon.com, dustygroove.com or itunes to purchase Bilal's brand new album Airtight's Revenge.

Tracklist:

?uestlove Speaks…
Something To Hold On To
For You
Fast Lane
Bring 2
You’re All I Need (Just Like Heaven)
High & Dry (with Pete Kuzma)
Love It (LP & 9th Wonder Remix)
Reminisce (feat. Mos Def)
Remember (with J. Dilla)
Dontstop (with Musiq)
It’s Your World (with Common)
The 6th Sense (with Common)
Play Your Cards Right (with Common)
Certified (with Guru & J. Dilla)
Waiting For The DJ (with Talib Kweli)
I Can’t Wait (with Jaguar Wright)
Cheeba (with Shafiq Husayn)
Star *69 (with Common)
Sweet Sour You (with SA-RA)
ERYKAH BADU Speaks…
All That I Am (Something For The People)
Hands Of Time
Master Blaster (with Dresden Soul Symphony)
Restart
All Matter (LP Version)
All Matter (Robert Glasper Version)
PHONTE Speaks…
Sometimes
Best Friend (with Tweet)
All For Love
DWELE Speaks…
Soul Sista

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Skillz + Jazzy Jeff + J.Period Present "Infamous Quotes" FREE:LOAD

2010-09-29T17:19:00.000-07:00

Acclaimed lyricist and hip hop veteran Skillz joins forces with two of the world’s premiere DJs, Jazzy Jeff & J.Period, to present “Infamous Quotes” -- an exclusive new mixtape celebrating the release of Skillz’ upcoming album, The World Needs More Skillz (Oct 25). With an infamous history of ghostwriting credits for many of hip hop’s most famous MCs, lyrical legend Skillz is back to demonstrate the lost art of writing on the conceptual “Infamous Quotes.” With assistance from pop-culture icons like Will Ferrell, Katt Williams, Allen Iverson and Liam Neeson, and original production by Alchemist, Nottz, Jazzy Jeff & Don Cannon, "Infamous Quotes" provides the perfect forum for Skillz to illustrate what the world needs more of...

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Janaka Selekta - Awake Remix EP - FREE:LOAD

2010-09-29T13:20:00.000-07:00

Imagine a place where Indian classical folk traditions collide into the fringes of electronic music. Where the laid back space of dub reggae meets the energy of bass rattling dancefloors. This is the contoured landscape San Francisco based DJ and Producer Janaka Selecta evokes. Awake is his new remix EP that includes remixes from his current full length album, Pushing Air. Take a trip and grab a FREE:LOAD of this amazing 4 track EP and we promise you won't need a passport for this journey!

<a href="http://chaiwallasboombox.bandcamp.com/album/awake-remix-ep">Awake Remix EP by Chaiwalla's Boombox</a>

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New Single "Tell Me" From Baltimore's JSOUL feat. Carol Riddick

2010-09-28T19:02:00.000-07:00

Hot off the press! We are loving this new JSOUL single!!!! Tell Me, from Baltimore soul crooner JSOUL and featuring the lovely and talented Philly Soulstress Carol Riddick, is the first single from JSOUL's upcoming album Black Sinatra, due to be released in November. The single is for purchase download from CDbaby.com. Please support indie soul music and purchase a download today!

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Yvette Rovira's I Remember Love - DJ Spinna Remix (Ahmed S. on keys/bass/strings/lead synths)

2010-09-28T07:58:00.000-07:00

DJ Spinna does it again and this time with some help from one of my fav up and coming producer/musicians Ahmed S. You might remember Ahmed S. as one of the talented finalists in the Eric Roberson Tale of Two People Remix Contest that took place earlier this year. Together Spinna and Ahmed put a Spinna trademark galatic spin on Yvette Rovira's I Remember Love from her self-titled album released last month. Check out the remix below and visit amazon.com to preview and download the entire album.

I Remember Love - DJ Spinna Remix (Ahmed on keys/bass/strings/lead synths) by Ahmed S.

DJ Rahdu's Nothin' But Butter: The Creamy Chronicles Vol. 8 - FREE:LOAD

2010-09-20T04:24:00.000-07:00

Here's a creamy smooth treat from BamaLoveSoul's DJ Rahdu presented by Sticky Sugar Shack. Rahdu's mission was to create something that would appeal to all true music lovers and still have an overall cohesive feel. Mission accomplished with Nothin' But Butter: The Creamy Chronicles Vol. 8! The mix is just over an hour long and it's a FREE:LOAD for all true music lovers to grab! Check out the tracklist below and dig in!

Tracklist:

01 NBB8 Intro
02 Exile – Summer Song Remix feat J Mitchell
03 Electric Wire Hustle – Chaser
04 Slakah the Beatchild – Enjoy Ya Self
05 Spinnerty – Just Listen Pt2 feat Jacqueline Marie and K15
06 Green Tea – Power (prod by AppleJac)
07 James Brown – Blues & Pants
08 Hezekiah – Cornbread feat D.R.E.S. the Beatnik
09 Jamal – Wow, Thyere all Faded
10 Mos Def – Universal Magnetic
11 Del the Funky Homosapien – Easter Eggs
12 Sonicbloom – Minty
13 Tall Black Guy – Rock the Stage
14 Portformat – Scream & Shout feat Miles Bonny
15 Thinkloud – U Gotta Find feat Shuanise
16 Numaads – Now (Robot Koch Remix)
17 Erykah Badu – Vibrate On
18 B.Lewis – Day 4: First of You feat Mar
19 Dutchmassive – The Realease (Breath Easy)
20 Theophilus London – Life of a Lover feat Jesse Boykins III
21 Tiombe Lockhart – Mr Johnnie Walker
22 Shen-7 – Autopilot
23 HaLo – Don’t Stop
24 Angela Johnson – Hurts Like Hell
25 Donn T – Look at (What u Startin’)
26 Shahrokh Sound of K. – Ilike (Future Mix)
27 Funkineven – You
28 Rick wade – Bleach
29 Pezzner – Dewolfe
30 Moodyman – Black Mahogani
31 Amel Larrieux – For Real (SoFoReal Productions Remix)
32 Geno Young – Other Side of Life
33 Conya Doss – Never be the Same
34 NBB8 Outro

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New Single "Forever" From The Floacist feat. Musiq Soulchild FREE:LOAD

2010-09-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

Former Floetry member The Floacist unleashes her first single, Forever Feat. Musiq Soulchild, from her upcoming debut album The Floacist Presents: Floetic Soul (Shanachie Records). Listen below and grab a FREE:LOAD while you're at it. The new album comes out November 9th so make sure you support good music and buy the whole album.

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Click here to go behind-the-scenes of the Floacist's "Forever" video shoot feat. Musiq Soulchild

Radio Coli.B - Emission #35 - Paris, France FREE:LOAD

2010-09-16T15:45:00.000-07:00

Here's a hott FREE:LOAD mixx from our partners in Paris, France. The fly guys IB and K-LeAF from Radio Coli.B sent this mixx our way as a special promotion for the Choklate concert at the Bizz'Art in Paris that took place earlier this month. Check out the tracklist below and dig in!

Tracklist:

01. No Answer – 4:05 –Choklate (To Whom It May Concern…)
02. Thank Heaven 4 You (Freddie Joachim Vibe Out Remix) – 2:35 – Esthero (Misc. Remixes)
03. Who Was I Trying To Fool -3:53 – Iman (Brownswood Bubblers)
04. Marinheiro So (DJ Mitsu The Beats Remix) – 4: 40 – Frankie Valentine (The Excellence II : Selected Works)
05. Hope 3:38 Eric Lau (New Territories)
06. So Strong – 7:23 – Space Invadas (Katalyst & Steve Spacek) (Soul:Fi)
07. 5 O’Clock Suff Feat. Miles Bonny – 5:26 – Suff Daddy (The Gin Diaries)
08. From Paris With Love – 1:28 – pURpRo (pURpRototypes vol. 1)
09. Moonlight – 3:49 – Nobody Beats The Beats ( Drops From Above)
10. Falling’ Down feat. Parks (DJ Mitsu The Beats Remix) – 5:05 – Julien Dyne (The Excellence II : Selected Works)
11. Dont Fight The Feeling Ft. Dwele – 7:25 – Slum Village (Villa Manifesto)
12. Down to You (feat. Muhsinah) – 3:43 – Grooveman Spot (Change Situations)
13. D.A.N.C.E. – Slakah the Beatchild (Remix) – 4:06 – Elaquent (Freebies)
14. New World (feat. Magestik Legend, Jo’Leon Davenue) – 4:24 – Ken Ross (Zzzz EP)
15. Just Music (Remix) – 3:16 – Context ft. Grand Puba (Nobody beats the beats: Drops from above)
16. Soulagée – 5:26 – Meemee Nelzy (Âme Nouvelle)
17. Love Rain (Head Nod Joachim Remix) – 5:08 – Jill Scott feat. Mos Def (Misc. Remixes)
18. Dreamin’ of Days (feat Izzy G & Shaheen) – 4:37 – Pat D & Lady Paradox (Soulscapes & Jazz Breaks)
19. Summer Breeze – 3:33 – Melina Jones (Mellow Orange Presents Last Resort)
20 I’m Coming – 5:39 – Grooveman Spot (aka DJ Kou-G) (Eternal Development)

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AFROSOUL The Mixtape Vol. 5 Mixed by DJ Joe Kollege - FREE:LOAD

2010-09-15T19:07:00.000-07:00

It is a known fact music and fashion go together like a hand in glove. Think of fashion shows and videos, styling and sounds compliment each other in every way possible. Through his Afrodisiak Clothing line, Joe Kollege has found a way to not only provide smart and fashionable attire, but also reach your soul in harmony. In addition to being a part owner of Afrodisiak Clothing, Joe Kollege is a well-seasoned Chicago DJ who has been keeping fan’s ears bent, with the popular annual AfroSoul mix. Together, the clothing and music work in tandem by bringing both endeavors to everyone and are embraced with open arms once released.

The Afrodisiak Clothing line was created to reflect bold and powerful statements from the soul, that can be expressed by a simple logo or print. Many artists have let Afrodisiak tees express their vibe of the day, with their fun and stylish pieces. These phenomenal tees have been worn by the likes of Mos Def, Common, Dwele, T3 (Slum Village), Russell Taylor, and Gordon Chambers. With a great selection of shirts for men and women, the Afrodisiak styles keep snazzy t-shirt fanatics returning for new looks. Additionally, the AfroSoul mix has been accompanying the line for 4 volumes strong. The celebration and selection of indie soul and hip hop talent brought to you by Joe Kollege, is not to be taken lightly! This year’s volume – AfroSoul Vol. 5 includes the likes of Janelle Monae, PJ Morton &Tweet, Eric Roberson, The Primeridian, Choklate, Foreign Exchange and more!

Your favorite piece of clothing should evoke a special sentiment or emotion when worn. It should render you in a state of nostalgia, as well as take you on a journey, conjuring up the different occasions you wore that piece and the events that transpired on that given day. Let the Afrosoul mix, infused with heavy hitters from both the soul and hip hop scene – along with an Afrodisiak tee, transport you there – now and forever.

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J. Period & John Legend & The Roots Announce The Official Wake Up Radio Mixtape + single FREE:LOAD

2010-09-15T17:28:00.000-07:00

J.Period & Truelements Music are pleased to announce a groundbreaking new mixtape collaboration with Grammy-winners John Legend & The Roots, in support of their politically-charged and soulful new album, WAKE UP! (Available on Columbia Records, Sept. 21). In the collaborative spirit of this history-making LP, the mixtape’s first single, Our Generation (J.Period Remix),” reunites one of hip hop’s most influential and important groups… Pete Rock & CL Smooth!

Inspired by artists like Marvin Gaye, Bill Withers, Nina Simone, and Donny Hathaway, John Legend & The Roots’ WAKE UP! breathes new life into the soulful protest songs of the 60s & 70s, recalling an era when music stood at the forefront of the social movements that shaped America.

J.Period’s Our Generation Remix is available as a FREE:LOAD Now and represents the first offering from J.Period’s forthcoming mixtape, Wake Up! Radio — featuring an all-star cast of hip hop & R&B heavyweights—scheduled for release in late November. Wake Up! Radio is the perfect companion piece to John Legend & The Roots' WAKE UP! LP, with exclusive remixes, album outtakes, personal interviews with John Legend, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, and Black Thought—and original cover artwork by acclaimed graphic artist, Fuse Green (http://www.fusegreen.com).

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New Single From The Foreign Exchange "Maybe She'll Dream Of Me" FREE:LOAD

2010-09-15T16:48:00.000-07:00

Grammy Nominated The Foreign Exchange (Phonte + Nicolay) unleash their first single Maybe She'll Dream Of Me from their upcoming new album Authenticity due out October 12th on +FE Music.

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Produced by Nicolay and Phonte for The Foreign Exchange Music, LLC
Vocals by Phonte
All Instruments by Nicolay
Piano by Zo!
Recorded and Mixed by Phonte at The Peanut Gallery and by Nicolay at The Beach House, Wilmington, NC

Moonlight Sessions (Pt.1) Mixed by dj nerstylist

2010-09-15T15:41:00.000-07:00

The Moonlight Sessions is a mix by one of our favs dj nerstylist that he presented at the top of 2010 to usher in the New Year. Nine months later it's still as fresh as ever and will no doubt take us into 2011 and beyond! Check out the playlist below, dig in and enjoy! Happy FREE:LOADING!

dj nerstylist - moonlight sessions (pt. 1)

01. lady alma "i can't help it" [white]
02. lil louis "love is...afraid of the dark (tammy)" [lil louis painting]
03. reel people ft. tony momrelle "star" (RP's club mix) [reel people music]
04. peven everett "heat up" [bombay]
05. dj spinna ft. heavy "we can change this world" [papa]
06. erro "don't change" (broken mix) [yoruba]
07. yoshi ft. marvin hawkins "dance tonight" [raw fusion]
08. nathan adams & zepherin saint "circles" (vocal mix) [tribe]
09. big bang "lady" (4hero remix) [arision]
10. middlefield "incoming" (moonstarr remix) [diaspora]
11. nicola kramer "music of the earth" [trebleo]
12. reel people ft. tony momrelle "love is where you are" (orto remix) [papa]
13. kenny bobien "let me show you" (karizma's jazz break) [soundmen on wax]
14. rima "o venta dira (the wind will answer)" (rima remix) [compost]
15. chalkhill "nobody can do what you do" [chalkhill edits]
16. moodymann "i'm doing fine" [peacefrog]

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Uncle Shecky & Green Tea Present...The Crazy 8's

2010-09-15T12:24:00.000-07:00

What happens when a DC indie soulstress named Green Tea joins forces with an Under:ground ATL DJ/Producer named Uncle Shecky aka Apple Jac? The Crazy 8's is what happens! Together they present Green Tea's remixed version of her 2008 release entitled Dosage II: Choices. The remix EP entitled The Crazy 8's consists of 8 fiery remixes featuring the luscious vocals of Green Tea and the remix magic of Uncle Shecky. The Crazy 8's is available on the Green Tea bandcamp site highlighted below. Visit the site and purchase your digital EP today!

FULL ALBUM TRACKLIST:
1. Who Woulda Thought
2. Crazy Feelin'*
3. Fire
4. Power
5. Not Right Now
6. Wy Owe Ewe (Y.O.U) featuring Ab
7. Great 2 Me
8. Naked Peach (Sweet Georgia Brown Mix)*

Listen to Who Woulda Thought

<a href="http://greentea.bandcamp.com/track/who-woulda-thought">Who Woulda Thought by Green Tea</a>

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Blame It On THE BOUNCE: The Mixologists: Summer Of Michael Jackson Vol. 4

2010-08-29T09:37:00.000-07:00

The good folks over at SOULBOUNCE.COM just dropped their last installment in the SOULBOUNCE Mixologists Series honoring the best to ever do it, Michael Jackson. On board for this SOULBOUNCE Mixologist installment and fitting MJ Birthday Tribute is Producer/DJ Rich Medina! Peep the tracklist below and head over SOULBOUNCE.COM to grab your FREE:LOAD NOW!

■ De La Soul - Break Of Dawn
■ Q-Tip feat. Kanye West - We Fight We Love (Remix)
■ Jackson 5 - ABC (Beats)
■ Naughty By Nature - O.P.P.
■ The Jacksons - Enjoy Yourself
■ Jackson 5 - It's Great To Be Here (Edit)
■ J Dilla - Dillalude
■ Michael Jackson - Remember the Time
■ Jackson 5 - The Love You Save
■ Jackson 5 - Mama's Pearl
■ Jackson 5 - I Want You Back
■ Michael Jackson - I Wanna Be Where You Are
■ Michael Jackson - Another Part Of Me
■ Michael Jackson - Baby Be Mine
■ Jackson 5 - Dancing Machine
■ Q-Tip - Move
■ Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough (Demo)
■ Michael Jackson - Don't Stop Til You Get Enough (LP Mix)
■ The Jacksons - Blame It On the Boogie
■ Michael Jackson - Get On the Floor
■ Michael Jackson - Off the Wall
■ The Jacksons - Shake Your Body Down to the Ground
■ Michael Jackson - Working Day and Night
■ Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
■ Michael Jackson - Thriller
■ Jackson 5 - Maybe Tomorrow
■ Michael Jackson - Man In the Mirror
■ Michael Jackson - You Rock My World
■ Jackson 5 - Hum Along and Dance

THE BIRTH OF DIRECT SOUL: ERIK RICO AND MARC MAC (OF 4HERO)

2010-08-27T13:13:00.000-07:00

At post time there was no word on the release of Direct Soul, the highly anticipated EP collaboration between L.A.-based multi-instrumentalist, Futuristic soul singer Erik Rico and UK-based producer Marc Mac (one half of the electronica, drum and bass duo 4hero).

But what we do have is a fiery full preview of the first track entitled Destiny from their forthcoming EP. We'll keep you posted on any breaking news about when the full EP is slated to drop and where you can cop it. And we can't wait to hear what else this mighty duo has cooked up!

Listen to Destiny by Erik Rico and Marc Mac

21LoveSalute Presents: BabyGirl ~ A Tribute To Aaliyah

2010-08-25T14:58:00.000-07:00

On this day August 25, 2001 the world lost Aaliyah Dana Haughton in a tragic plane crash in the Bahamas at age 22. Aaliyah aka Baby Girl had grown to become one of the 90's most influential entertainers taking credit for redefining R&B and hip hop while stretching genre boundries. Aaliyah was credited by Slant Magazine for providing a "missing link" between hip hop and electronica. Fans listened and watched Aaliyah grow and mature artistically with each new album while each new album became a "declaration of strength and independence".

Today, fans, radio stations and DJs Worldwide are paying tribute and honoring the life and work of Aaliyah Dana Haughton. The Digital Under:ground is honored to share a FREE:LOAD of 21LoveSalute Presents: BabyGirl ~ A Tribute To Aaliyah produced and mixed by OHSOKOOL of WHCR NY 90.3FM The Sugatreats Show. Co-produced by Wael Al Fatayri and Aaliyah fans Worldwide! *For promotional use only

21LoveSalute Presents: BabyGirl ~ A Tribute To Aaliyah

Fan Shout-Outs
One In A Million (Rodney Jerkins Remix)
Never Givin' Up (Feat. Tavarius Polk)
I Refuse
4 Page Letter
Fan Shout-Outs
I Miss You (Feat. Jay-Z)
Minnie Riperton/Fan Interlude Memory Lane
Heartbroken
We Need A Resolution (Feat. Timbaland)
Are You That Somebody?
Try Again (Timbaland Remix)
Hot Like Fire
If Your Girl Only Knew/Fan Shout-Outs
Loose Rap (Feat. Static from Playa)
Come Back In One Piece (Feat. DMX)
Back and Forth
Extra Smooth
Rock The Boat/Fan Shout-outs
Rock The Boat (Stimulated Remix)
Aaliyah Speaks
At Your Best (You Are Loved)
The One I Gave My Heart To
Aaliyah Outro

Link One: Usershare (Stream or FREE:LOAD)

Link Two: Mediafire (FREE:LOAD Only)

“Some People come into our lives and Quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave Footprints on our hearts and we are never the same.” – Aaliyah

"sleEP" by Adam Rock - Tunes To Rest Your Dreary Head To...

2010-07-30T18:13:00.000-07:00

WE ♥ ADAM ROCK! UK DJ/Producer/Promoter Adam Rock from UK's UPROCK Recordings and one of the creators of the Jazz Re:freshed live music weekly in West London, drops a dope little EP entitled sleEP...Tunes To Rest Your Dreary Head To. sleEP consists of a wicked batch of luscious instrumentals that you will want to FREE:LOAD and share. Grab it now and if you happen to land in West London check out the Jazz Re:freshed Movement every Thursday night at Mau Mau Bar, 265 Portobella Rd, West London, England.

<a href="http://adamrock.bandcamp.com/album/sleep">Its Easy by AdamRock</a>

01. It's Easy
02. When I Was 18
03. Land Of Nod
04. Just for ewe
05. Grater Bad

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DJ Jazzy Jeff + Mike Boogie SUMMERTIME Mixtape | FREE:LOAD

2010-07-04T06:58:00.000-07:00

DJ Jazzy Jeff + Mick Boogie: "Summertime: The Mixtape”

49 songs... expertly mixed, cut and transitioned by two of America's most popular DJ’s. The songs cover any and everything ‘summer’ related. From songs about summer to songs that just feel like the sunshine season, this multi-genre mix will be sure to make your already great summer even better!

■1. Summertime Intro
■2. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness (Live Version)
■3. Kool & The Gang: Summer Madness
■4. Quincy Jones: Summer In The City
■5. Ahmad: Back In The Day
■6. Ice Cube: It Was A Good Day
■7. Roy Ayers f/ Mary J Blige: Everybody Loves The Sunshine
■8. Pharcyde: Passin’ Me By (Ffej Remix)
■9. Jay-Z f/ Babyface: Sunshine
■10. Ramsey Lewis: Sun Goddess
■11. A Tribe Called Quest: Find A Way (Ffej String Edit)
■12: Bush Babies f/ Mos Def: The Love Song
■13. Jodeci: Get On Up
■14. The Commodores: High On Sunshine
■15. J Dilla f/ Dwele : Think Twice
■16. Erick Sermon f/ Marvin Gaye: Music (Mick’s Marvapella Edit)
■17. Bernard Wright: Who Do You Love
■18. LL Cool J: Loungin’
■19. A Tribe Called Quest: Hot Sex
■20. Main Source: Live At The BBQ
■21. Nuyorican Soul: Nautilus
■22. Pharcyde & Sublime: Summertime
■23. Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff: Summertime Remix
■24. Michael Jackson: I Can’t Help It
■25. De La Soul: Breakdawn
■26. Musiq: Just Friends
■27. Carl Thomas: Summer Rain
■28. Faze-O: Riding High
■29. Dionne Warwick: Walk On By
■30. Skee-Lo: I Wish
■31. Black Moon: Who Got The Props
■32. Frankie Beverly and Maze: Before I Let Go
■33. Nu Shooz: I Can’t Wait
■34. Montell Jordan: This Is How We Do It
■35: The Roots f/ George Benson: Breezin’
■36: Fresh Prince and Jazzy Jeff: Time To Chill
■37. Biggie: Can’t You See
■38. James Brown: The Payback
■39. En Vogue: My Lovin’
■40. Bobby McFerrin: Sunshine Of My Life
■41. Fifth Dimension: Let The Sun Shine In
■42. Mos Def: Sunshine
■43. Nine: Whatcha Want
■44. Otis Redding: Sittin’ On The Dock
■45. 2Pac: I Get Around (Mick’s String Edit)
■46. Zapp: Computer Love (Terry’s Mirage On The Water Mix)
■47. Seals And Croft: Summer Breeze
■48. Jay-Z: Dear Summer
■49. Weldon Irvine: Morning Sunrise

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Zo - This Could Be The Night feat. Erro, Darien Brockington, Rapper Big Pooh | FREELOAD

2010-06-30T05:53:00.000-07:00

Zo's SunStorm is truly a family affair! Here's another single from Zo's forthcoming SunStorm LP featuring Darien Brockington and fellow Grammy-nominee Eric Roberson going back and forth over a bouncy, two-step groove topped off with a cameo from Rapper Big Pooh.

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Produced by Zo! for Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music, LLC
Vocals by Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington, and Rapper Big Pooh
All Instruments by Zo!
Jive talk by Scorpeze of Windimoto
Recorded and mixed by Zo! at East Wing Studios, Silver Spring, MD and Phonte at The Peanut Gallery

Zo! SunStorm drops July 27
featuring: Phonte, Sy smith, Carlita Durand, Darien Brockington, Lady Alma, Yahzarah, Jesse Boykins III, Eric Roberson, Rapper Big Pooh, Chantae Cann & Monica Blaire

SunStorm is the latest album from Detroit-area born, DC-area based producer/multi-instrumentalist Zo!

Best known for his 2008 collaboration with Phonte on the cult classic "Zo and Tigallo Love the 80's" as well as his work on The Foreign Exchange's Grammy-nominated LP, "Leave It All Behind," 'SunStorm" is an extensive 12-track set that shows the ever-expanding range and depth of Zo! and the entire Foreign Exchange Music family.

Indie soul siren and American Idol vocalist Sy Smith serves up a slice of 70's soul on the breezy "Greatest Weapon Of All Time," and Lady Alma, a Philly veteran and stalwart of the UK house scene, takes it to the dance floor on the frenetic "Free Your Mind." The album's lead single, "This Could Be The Night," features Darien Brockington, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Roberson, and Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother over a thumping two-step groove specifically intended for the 'steppers' of Zo's native Detroit. Another highlight is the Phonte-assisted "Flight Of The Blackbyrd," Zo's heartfelt homage to the 70's jazz/funk fusion of The Mizell Bros. and George Duke.

Click here to PRE-ORDER the DELUXE SUNSTORM PACKAGE!

FRANK MCCOMB IS BACK With Two New Singles Available For Purchase From His Forthcoming New Album "A New Beginning"

2010-06-24T16:21:00.000-07:00

Have you been wondering where Frank McComb has been lately? One of our favorite singer/songwriter/musicians took some time away to work on new music and tour overseas. OTV is happy to announce and share a new forthcoming album with you from Frank McComb entitled A New Beginning. You can purchase a sampler consisting of two new singles from his upcoming album that is still TBA, but stay close and we'll let you know when it hits stores and online retail outlets.

So for now hit the links below to preview snippets of the new singles Inspire A Life and Since The Day I Said I Do as well as to purchase the 2-track sampler.

Click here to preview snippets of Inspire A Life and Since The Day I Said I Do

Click here to purchase the 2-track sampler (Domestic and International orders accepted)

SPREAD THE WORD...FRANK MCCOMB IS BACK!

Frank McComb Official Website

Levi's® Pioneer Sessions 2010 with Raphael Saadiq - FREE:LOAD

2010-06-23T14:22:00.000-07:00

Levi's® Pioneer Sessions 2010 Revival Recordings bring together today's pioneering musicians to re-craft the classic songs that inspired their sound.

These recordings celebrate the most important part of music: The song, its influence and the inspirational effect on the generations that follow.

Soul/R&B chart-topping recording artist Raphael Saadiq chose to re-craft It's A Shame, a popular hit by the famed 70's Soul group The Spinners. It's A Shame is a precise and concise plea to a wrong-doing woman co-authored by the great Stevie Wonder. Saadiq runs his velvety voice through the song, updating the iconic jingling guitar and bubbling bassline of the original.

Below is a behind-the-scenes look at the Raphael Saadiq recording process during the re-crafting of It's A Shame for Levi's® Pioneer Sessions 2010.

Click here to grab a FREE:LOAD of Raphael Saadiq's re-crafted version of It's A Shame.

Also click here to view other artists invited to contribute to the Levi's® Pioneer Sessions 2010.

The Floacist Presents… Spoken Soul Vol. 1. EP - FREE:LOAD

2010-06-23T08:50:00.001-07:00

Spoken word artist and former Floetry member Natalie Stewart a.k.a. The Floacist has released a new spoken word EP entitled The Floacist Presents… Spoken Soul Vol. 1.

Spoken Soul Vol 1. can be described as a 'Melodic Extension Of A Unique Blend Of Poetry and Music.' The EP features Archie the Messenger, 13 of Nazereth, David "Native Son" Ross, Kissi B, Josh, Brandon Moultrie and the lady herself, Natalie "The Floacist" Stewart.

<a href="http://thefloacist.bandcamp.com/album/the-floacist-presents-spoken-soul">Life in 3D by The Floacist</a>

1. The Floacist Featuring Josh and Kissi B. - Life in 3D
2. Archie the Messenger Featuring Brandon Moultrie and Kissi B. - The Dreamer
3. 13 of Nazareth Featuring Brandon Moultrie and Kissi B. - The Abyss
4. David "Native Son" Ross Featuring Kissi B. - Falling: The Poet
5. The Floacist Featuring Brandon Moultrie - Perfect

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Zo - Greatest Weapon Of All Time feat. Sy Smith (from SunStorm) | FREELOAD

2010-06-20T08:38:00.000-07:00

The official single for Zo's SunStorm album doesn't drop for a few more weeks, but +FE Music decided to give a little something to hold you over until then. Here's "Greatest Weapon Of All Time" featuring Sy Smith, also taken from the SunStorm LP which drops July 27.

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Produced by Zo! for Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music, LLC
Vocals arranged and produced by Sy Smith
All Instruments by Zo!
Recorded and mixed by Zo! at East Wing Studios, Silver Spring, MD and Grant Nichols at Rumbo Studios, Winnetka, CA

Zo! SunStorm drops July 27
featuring: Phonte, Sy smith, Carlita Durand, Darien Brockington, Lady Alma, Yahzarah, Jesse Boykins III, Eric Roberson, Rapper Big Pooh, Chantae Cann & Monica Blaire

SunStorm is the latest album from Detroit-area born, DC-area based producer/multi-instrumentalist Zo!

Best known for his 2008 collaboration with Phonte on the cult classic "Zo and Tigallo Love the 80's" as well as his work on The Foreign Exchange's Grammy-nominated LP, "Leave It All Behind," 'SunStorm" is an extensive 12-track set that shows the ever-expanding range and depth of Zo! and the entire Foreign Exchange Music family.

Indie soul siren and American Idol vocalist Sy Smith serves up a slice of 70's soul on the breezy "Greatest Weapon Of All Time," and Lady Alma, a Philly veteran and stalwart of the UK house scene, takes it to the dance floor on the frenetic "Free Your Mind." The album's lead single, "This Could Be The Night," features Darien Brockington, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Roberson, and Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother over a thumping two-step groove specifically intended for the 'steppers' of Zo's native Detroit. Another highlight is the Phonte-assisted "Flight Of The Blackbyrd," Zo's heartfelt homage to the 70's jazz/funk fusion of The Mizell Bros. and George Duke.

For more +FE Music related treats visit TheForeignExchangeMusic

Vikter Duplaix's 'Electric Love' - EP Available Now on iTunes

2010-06-02T14:33:00.000-07:00

Grammy nominated recording artist/producer Vikter Duplaix returns to the dance music scene to kick-off the Summer of 2010 with his Electric Love - EP.

Featuring remixes of his hit song Electric Love from Boddhi Satva, Nicolay, Jneiro Jarel and Duplaix himself, the Electric Love - EP will help you find an electric groove across a wide variety of tempos.

Click here to purchase the Vikter Duplaix Electric Love - EP from iTunes

Check out the new Electric Love video:

BamaLoveSoul presents J-Finesse - Parts of the Whole EP FREE:LOAD‏

2010-06-02T07:12:00.000-07:00

J-Finesse is a Louisiana born DJ that has been rockin crowds for decades. Well known for his Southern Houspitality and Hypnotik Soul mixtape series, he's recently crossed over onto the beatMAKING side of things! The Louisiana DJ/Producer has been creating sounds that have been enjoyed and promoted at BamaLoveSoul for quite some time. He's working on a house music project, a remix album and a very special tribute project: Ode to The Ummah, the production team that was comprised of Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Q-Tip, Jay Dee and Raphael Saadiq. NOW, he's ready to release a few projects and BamaLoveSoul is sharing the LOVE and Spreading The Word! And because you stopped by the OTV Digital Under:ground today we are sharing and spreading that same LOVE with you! Not to mention it's a HOTT EP! Grab It and Enjoy!

Tracklist

1.A Tribe Called Quest- 1nce Again (J-Finesse rmx)
2.J-Finesse- Ode to The Ummah
3.J-Finesse- Three’s Not a Crowd
4.J-Finesse- The Exodus

Click here to FREE:LOAD J-Finesse - Parts Of The Whole EP

Sultry Soulstress Carmen Rodgers Releases "The Bitter Suite" Digital EP

2010-05-26T10:20:00.000-07:00

After releasing the sweet-sounding album Free five years ago, Carmen Rodgers, the lyrical psychologist who turns happiness and heartache into melody, is back and better than ever. The sound? Beautiful. Bitter. But this time, not so sweet. The Bitter Suite, part one of Carmen's highly anticipated sophomore album, dropped yesterday May 25, 2010 as a digital-only release. Similar to her debut album, the melodramatic digital EP aims to dazzle listeners with a captivating and compelling R&B, Jazz and Neo-Soul mix. Yet unlike the first album, she aims to pleasantly surprise listeners with a sound different than the expected.

Click Here To preview and purchase The Bitter Suite Digital Album

DJ RHINOBEE Presents Chanteuse Grooves - FREE:LOAD

2010-05-23T15:19:00.000-07:00

This batch of tracks represents some of the unsung divas of the contemporary nu-jazz and nu-soul indie scenes. The songs represent an eclectic array of tracks ranging from soft and mellow ballads and jazz grooves to the more funky up-tempo feminine anthems and electronic vibes. Please support these beautiful artists by purchasing their music and performance DVDs. Hopefully you will enjoy this sisterhood inspired compilation of Chanteuse Grooves.

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The Sound Of ArinMaya

2010-05-19T16:30:00.000-07:00

Her style is intimate and unique and her voice is like honey…in the raw. When asked what kind of music she sings, she answers, “I don’t know…jazz, soul, R&B, nu-soul, neo-soul, electrobeat…” and then she stops, looks up and says, “I sing music.” This candid, fearless, yet graceful truth-telling is what makes ArinMaya the artist we’ve all been waiting for. And her ability to move notes like mountains is only part of her charm.

Hailing from Chicago, ArinMaya earned her training wheels between church and her parents’ record collection, which included Paul Simon’s Graceland album, every album released by Sweet Honey in the Rock, and Des’ree’s I Ain’t Movin’, not to mention Pharoah Saunders and Stevie Wonder’s entire discographies and many others whose talents are as endless and diverse as her own growing music collection.

ArinMaya recently delivered her beautiful 6-track debut EP with her bold, textured voice, insightful lyrics and diverse range of influences.

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Quintessential Tastemaker Duane Powell Packs A Mighty Spiritual Jazz Blow with "Afro Blue" - FREE:LOAD

2010-05-12T08:04:00.000-07:00

Quintessential Tastemaker/Radio Host Duane Powell packs a mighty spiritual jazz blow with his lastest podcast entitled Afro Blue. It's a special mix that he presented to the world just last night. And the world is grateful to Mr. Powell for his forward-thinking approach and delectable taste in music. His inspiration for his special mix, one that we are calling a "Masterpeace," is the very soaring, very spiritual 1974 Dee Dee Bridgewater version of Mongo Santamaria & Oscar Brown Jr.'s Afro Blue. This episode is a must addition to any respectable jazz collection!

Duane's Words...
Afro Blue is taken from the classic spiritual jazz composition of Mongo Santamaria & Oscar Brown Jr. This episode is dedicated to that genre. It include compositions & performances of some of my biggest heroes like The Coltranes (John & Alice), Horace Silver, & Andy Bey as well as performances by new warriors like Jose James, Fertile Ground, Quasimode & Sleepwalker. If you're a lover of organic soulful jazz, this show is for you. If you're not familiar, I encourage you to open up your senses & give it a listen, not just with your ears, but with your mind & soul.

1. Love / Build An Ark
2. Butterfly Dreams / Stanley Clarke (Andy Bey on vocals)
3. Sticks & Stones / Anan Ryoko ft. Nicky Guiland (of Heavy)
4. Something About John Coltrane / Alice Coltrane
5. Willingness / Bei Bei & Shawn Lee ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow
6. Equinox / Jose James
7. Africa / Abbey Lincoln
8. John Coltrane / Kindred Spirits Ensemble
9. Glass Boxes / Joy Jones
10. Afro Blue / Dee Dee Bridgewater
11. Several Shades Of Dawn / Nicola Conte ft. Bembe Segue
12. Homage (Yesterdays) / Fertile Ground
13. Time Is Love / Quasimode ft. Carmen Lundy
14. The African Ascension Part 1 / Horace Silver
15. Speak Low / Ann Young & Yuji Ohno Trio
16. Afloat / Sleepwalker ft. Yukimi Nagano

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OTV Podcast Presents...LoveDrug

2010-05-11T21:06:00.000-07:00

LoveDrug is what we've titled this set. A playful romp around the nusoul scene with a few new cuts, some older cuts and a few internet freebies. Good music is timeless! Overall we think it's a pretty dope vybe. Perfect for the office and just enuff hump for the car. Either way just press play! Don't forget to FREE:LOAD, share and enjoy!

Selects:

4Hero: Our Own Place
Eric Roberson: A Tale Of Two People (Ahmed S. Remix)
DJ Bemi: LazyAfternoon
Marcina Arnold: Brighter Star
Eric Lau feat. Musinah & Kaidi Tatham: Always Will
J*Davey: Get Together
Salakida: Like Heaven
Goapele: Different
Yahzarah: Cry Over You
Choklate: Sum 'ol Abstract (Freestyle)
M64 x Grillade: In The Pocket
Terri Walker: Dirty Weekend
DJ Cam: For Aaliyah
Erykah Badu: Umm Hmm
Ndugu & The Chocolate Jam Company: Take Some Time
The Futures: Ain't No Time Fa Nuthin'

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"The Best Way To Start The Day" by Marc Mac of 4Hero - FREE:LOAD

2010-04-26T04:55:00.000-07:00

Just in case you missed it! This is a sublime mix released October of 2009 via podcast by Marc Mac (one half of 4Hero). 4Hero's music is timeless, forward thinking and just beautiful to wake up to. Marc Mac calls this one The Best Way To Start The Day and we couldn't agree more. It's a selection of unreleased outakes and a few rare remixes of 4Hero music. We absolutely love 4Hero over here at OTV and we are happy to get what we can, when we can from our favorite UK production duo. This mix has been on repeat in our players for months and now we highly recommend that you grab this FREE:LOAD and add it to your 4Hero collection.

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Keith “GURU” Elam Tribute Mix by DJ Premier - R.I.P. GURU

2010-04-24T05:13:00.000-07:00

Tracklist

Gang Starr – Betrayal (Feat. Scarface)
Gang Starr – Intro (The First Step)
Gang Starr – Execution Of A Chump (No More Mr. Nice Guy Pt. 2)
Gang Starr – Name Tag (Premier & The Guru)
Gang Starr – Speak Ya Clout (Feat. Jeru the Damaja & Lil Dap)
Gang Starr – Peace Of Mine
Gang Starr – Eulogy
Gang Starr – Royalty (Feat. K-Ci & JoJo)
Gang Starr – Daily Operation (Intro)
Gang Starr – In This Life… (Feat. Snoop Dogg & Uncle Reo)
Gang Starr – Above The Clouds (Feat. Inspectah Deck)
Gang Starr – The Planet
Gang Starr – Daily Operation (Intro)
Gang Starr – Next Time
Gang Starr – 93 Interlude (Unreleased Moment Of Truth Interlude)
Gang Starr – The Militia II (Feat. Rakim & WC)
Gang Starr – Intro (HQ, Goo, Panch)
Heavy D. – A Buncha Niggas (Feat. The Notorious B.I.G., Busta Rhymes, Guru, Rob-O & Third Eye)
M.O.P. – Salute Part II (Feat. Guru)
D&D Allstars – Hot Shit (Feat. Big Daddy Kane, Sadat X, Guru & Greg Nice)
Gang Starr – PLAYTAWIN
Gang Starr – Soliloquy Of Chaos
Group Home – The Legacy (Feat. Guru)
Gang Starr – Conspiracy
Gang Starr – Stay Tuned
Gang Starr – Zonin’

LETS CELEBRATE HIS LEGACY!! PEACE!!!!!!

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BamaLoveSoul.Com presents The Street Lamp Sessions Vol.1 - FREE:LOAD

2010-04-22T04:50:00.001-07:00

BamaLoveSoul.Com is happy to present its first remix compilation, TheStreet Lamp Sessions Vol.1: The Remixes! Some of your favorite tunes wereremixed by carefully selected producers to give you a nocturnal emission ofthe sonic kind. The producers delivered, transforming tracks by AmelLarrieux, Jill Scott, Jaafar and more into tunes that must be added to yourdaily playlist. Get comfortable, plug in and be transported to cosmopolitanmartini lounges, Jamaican dancehalls and everywhere in between. The StreetLamp Sessions Vol.1: The Remixes, we’re proud to say, is yourintroduction to some of the best producers in Alabama. While you’relistening, make sure you also check out the crew’s website's latest lookat the newly remodeled BamaLoveSoul.Com

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YahZarah - The Ballad Of Purple Saint James SAMPLER | FREE:LOAD

2010-04-14T06:05:00.000-07:00

As we eagerly await the release of the hot, new YahZarah aka Purple Saint James album hitting stores and online outlets May 4th, here's a FREE album sampler preview of The Ballad of Purple Saint James proudly presented by +FE Music. This should hold you over for a few weeks so mark your calendars for YahZarah's highly anticipated album release on May 4th!

Tracklisting:
a) Shadow intro
b) All My Days feat. Darien Brockington
c) Cry Over You feat. Phonte
d) Have A Heart
e) Change Your Mind
f) Starship
g) Shadow Outro

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W. Ellington Felton Presents...Re:Session Blues - FREE:LOAD

2010-04-07T13:11:00.000-07:00

"Future soul-folk hero" and Washington D.C. native, W. Ellington Felton presents Re-Session Blues in honor of Marvin Gaye's Birthday (April 2). Marvin would have celebrated his 71st birthday this year. Some may remember this mixtape from last Spring but just in case you missed it Mr. Felton wanted to share it again as it also celebrates the re:launch of his own blog site ART HURTS and the arrival of Spring 2010! So FREE:LOAD this Spring gift from singer/poet/actor/emcee/DJ/producer W. Ellington Felton.

W. Ellington Felton's words...

"The seasons keep coming and going, yet nothing seems change amongst mankind. This is Spring and DC has heavy overcast residing in it currently. Chem Trails stretch from Boston to Florida. Floods followed by Blizzards..More Children have active IPODS than active Parents... The wrong people have the wrong jobs.. this is just a collection of tunes to get you through the current overcast of characters we face in our individual daily struggles..." - W.Ellington Felton

W. Ellington Felton, Bohemian Caverns, Washington, DC 2009
Image by Danielle Scruggs

Tracklist

01.Dear Tobias
02.Bo Janglin
03.Over Yawder
04.Baltimore Oreo
05.Times of the Sign
06.Blues
07.Get It
08.Silent Killer On Quaye
09.Macho
10.Old Heads
11.Con Artist
12.Everybody Needs

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SOUNDROTATION w/ Duane Powell features everything but THE KITCHEN SINK - FREE:LOAD

2010-03-31T10:57:00.000-07:00

Here's a hot new SOUNDROTATION podcast episode courtesy of one of our favorite Chicago-based Tastemakers Duane Powell. This episode is an infectious blend of 21st Century Soul with an array of influences from theatrical, ambient, middle eastern, blues, pop, jazz, dubstep & even a little industrial. It's Everything but
The Kitchen Sink! FREE:LOAD it now!

01. Hear My Call / Jill Scott
02. Day / Quadron
03. Strawberry Incense / Erykah Badu
04. Make Me Stronger / Bei Bei & Shawn Lee ft. Georgia Anne Muldrow
05. Make Me Over / Bilal
06. Doobie Down / Georgia Anne Muldrow
07. Tom Boy / Electric Wire Hustle
08. Major Heavy / Shafiq Husayn ft. Sonny Coates & Count Bass D
09. Black Beauty - Little Girl / W. Ellington Felton
10. A Few Good Words / DJ Center ft. Njimole
11. Hope / Rahel
12. Gills or Wings / Sonnymoon
13. Love Can Be / Dean High ft. Michele
14. Higher / Fatima
15. Sense of Humor / Bembe Segue
16. Casualties of Honey / Silhouette Brown
17. Warrior / Jose James
18. Breathe / Brotherly
19. Balancin' Act / Coultrain

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DJ Jazzy Jeff and Ayah Present..."This Way" Album Sampler - FREE:LOAD

2010-03-27T04:54:00.000-07:00

The World's Most Fasinating Turntablist...The Magnificent DJ Jazzy Jeff has teamed up with Toronto soul singer Ayah to create probably one of the most anticipated collabrative efforts in soul/hip hop music to date. Just recently they dropped a FREE sampler so that Music Lovers, Hip Hop Heads, Neosouls, Fans and Bandcampers could sample what's cookin' in preparation of their new release This Way. The FREE sampler includes 5 full length tracks and 7 snippets that you will want to FREE:LOAD Now to hold you over until the album drops!

Tracklist

DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - My World (Just A Girl) 03:16
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Catch Me 04:46
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Forgive Me Love 04:17
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - He Don't Want It 04:37
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Be Allright 03:30
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Back For More 01:30
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - You're Here (LAdam) 01:22
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Might Not Be 01:20
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Last Night 02:10
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - You Only 01:46
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Wonder 01:24
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah - Notorious 00:22

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Dezaray Dawn Has A WMC Gift For You - "Brand New" The Single - FREE:LOAD

2010-03-22T16:57:00.000-07:00

We absolutely love Atlanta-based Futuristic Soul Siren Dezaray Dawn. We love her "West London vybe" and home grown spirit. We came to know Dezaray via her EP release last year entitled Chameleon. Instantly we knew we needed to keep an eye on her career and an ear out for her music. She has her eye on us as well..lol...(that's Dezaray Dawn featured up top in our DU banner).

Dezaray wants to bless you with a FREE gift to usher in WMC Week in Miami.

Dezaray's words...

"HAPPY WMC WEEK EVERYONE!!!! Just in time for the WMC, this is my gift for the house heads venturing down to MIA either in physical form or in spirit! “BRAND NEW” is a single that will be featured on my upcoming LP “THE DAWNING” (to be released 2010 late spring). Due to the album being pushed back and the trip to MIA, I figured I would keep ya going with this. It is available for FREE DOWNLOAD this week at SOUNDCLOUD.com! Big up to LIL DAVE with IllVibe Collective for producing the track and DJ Miss Kai for the artwork!! This song is so relevant to the world today … Get ready to feel BRAND NEW!!!" ---Dezaray Dawn

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Click Here To Purchase Dezaray Dawn's Chameleon EP from DustyGroove.com

J*Davey’s Boudoir Synema: The Great Mistapes - FREE:LOAD + New Video

2010-03-22T15:48:00.000-07:00

J*DaVeY is a multi-genre duo (singer/songwriter Jack Davey and producer Brook D'Leau) from Los Angeles, CA whose sound can be described as a combination of alternative hip hop, alternative rock, soul, electronica, fusion, jazz, punk, funk, new wave and R&B futurists. Heralded as a cross between Prince and the B-52s, J*DaVeY has been a favorite on the underground scene for years. In 2008 the duo released their highly anticipated indie double EP The Beauty In Distortion/The Land Of The Lost. Now fast forward to 2010 and you are getting closer to the release of their major label (Warner Bros.) debut New Designer Drug hitting stores across the country soon.

In the meantime here's a J*Davey EP FREE:LOAD to hold you over until New Designer Drug hits stores. The FREE EP was released at the end of December 2009 and includes the track Get Together. Check out the video for Get Together below directed by Veronica "V-Chip" Hinds.

Tracklist

01. Fight The Daylight
02. Crawl All Over
03. Permission
04. Get Together
05. Outta The Window

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French Producer DELA unleashes The Robert Glasper Beattape - FREE:LOAD

2010-03-21T15:22:00.000-07:00

French producer Dela drops his new project The Robert Glasper Beattape, an instrumental project inspired by the genius of Robert Glasper. You will also want to check Dela's Broken Heart's Mix and his critically acclaimed Atmosphere Airlines Vol. 2 featuring artists such as Supastition & Brotha Soul, Talib Kweli, J-Live, Q-tip, Elzhi, CL Smooth and more.

Dela's words...

"The first time I heard Robert Glasper's music was in the summer of 2007. I was hanging out with the homie phinydee in the jazz record shop he used to work at, in Paris. We were trying to finish Changes Of Atmosphere at the time, so quite often I would stop by the shop so we could discuss featurings, label deals, yadda yadda.. So anyway, Phinydee had In My Element playing in the background, and of course Dillalude caught my ear... “hold on, what is this ?!” But shortly we got back into babbling about distribution, mastering, budget and all that, so I didn't get to give the album a proper listening. Until october 2009. A that time, Robert's latest, Doubled Booked, was on heavy rotation at the crib, and after I twat (twitted ?) about it, twitters @FROactiv and @fwmj advised me to get my hands on In My Element. A couple weeks later I found a copy in Archambault in MTL, so I copped it, went home and played it and... DAYMN! This album is 1) very dope 2) absolutely full of samples. Some of the interludes are basically hip-hop beats already... So.. I was like, I can't sample the whole album and get away with it, can I ? Can I ??? I felt guilty already, so I figured I might as well do it, but call it a remix album or something.. And I started making these beats. So there you go now, The Robert Glasper Beattape is up for free download. If you like it, please support good music by copping In My Element, you’ll like it too. It’s on iTunes, and you should be able to find the CD in the jazz section of your nearest record store.. Enjoy!" ---DELA

<a href="http://dela.bandcamp.com/album/the-robert-glasper-beat-tape">Kiss by dela</a>

Tracklist

01. Kiss 02:36

02. The Thief’s Theme 02:19

03. Get Busy 03:00

04. Something New 02:06

05. Dizzy 02:43

06. Can It B So Simple 02:49

07. Jay Hova / Music 03:33

08. Tribute 02:27

09. Praise & Praise 03:04

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SoulBounce.com Presents...The Mixologists: DJ Phaze's Jill Scott Jawn Vol. 1

2010-03-19T19:41:00.000-07:00

DMV's DJ Phaze and Soulbounce.com got the goods to jump start your Spring! What better way to set things off than with this massive "all-things" Jill Scott tribute? This DJ Phaze tribute comes just in time to get you ready for the Jill Scott/Maxwell 20-city tour kicking off this May. Jill will be touring in support of her up coming new album Light Of The Sun. Details on dates, venues and on-sale information will be announced shortly for tour stops including: Cleveland, Detroit, Indianapolis, Chicago, St. Louis, Seattle, Oakland, Los Angeles, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Miami, Washington DC, Philadelphia and New York. A May 21st launch in Cleveland, Ohio has been confirmed by Live Nation.

Tracklist

01. Jilltro
02. Be Ready
03. Whenever You're Around
04. Talk To Me
05. Slowly
06. Warm Up
07. Funky For You (feat. Common and Bilal)
08. Golden
09. The Roots Interlude
10. Crown
11. Spring Summer Feeling
12. The Way
13. Show Me
14. Gettin' In The Way
15. Do You Remember
16. My Petition
17. All I
18. Not Like Crazy
19. Not Like Crazy (Kenny Dope Remix)
20. Cross My Mind (Ananse Remix)
21. Wanna Be Loved (Tony Nuccio's Lovely Mix)
22. Street Life (Scott Wozniak Remix)
23. Whatever (Scott Wozniak Mix)
24. One Time (feat. Eric Roberson)
25. 8 Minutes To Sunrise (feat. Common)
26. Brotha
27. Rasool
28. It's Love
29. Let Me (feat. Sergio Mendes and will.i.am)

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"Something BIG" A Ty Mix-Tape mixed by DJ Bounce - FREE:LOAD

2010-03-17T09:45:00.000-07:00

On the heels of his new digital single release EMOTIONS on itunes yesterday, UK Emcee and BBE recording artist Ty along with DJ Bounce are celebrating Ty's return with a wicked mixtape loaded with Ty gems, treasures and treats. That's right it's Something BIG! So BIG you'd be crazy not to snatch a FREE:LOAD below! Ty is accompanied by a who's who of talent plus this exclusive mixtape features the album version of EMOTIONS as well as the Waajeed Remix. FREE:LOAD it Now!

Tracklist

01. Skit - Intro
02. Break The Lock - TY
03. Dont Watch That - TY
04. Worldwide - Funky DL (ft TY) Hot Mix
05. Down For The Count - Reflection Eternal (ft TY & Blak Twang) UK version
06. Skit (Ghetto Yout)
07. Hey There - 2000 Black aka Dego & Kaidi Tatham (ft TY)
08. Skit (Space Monkey)
09. Phantom Of The Opera - TY (ft Anthony Mills)
10. Me - TY (ft Erik Rico)
11. Pick It Up - Nathan Haines (ft TY) Submariner remix
12. Dont Push Me - Tettory Bad (ft TY)
13. Groovement - TY
14. Emotions - TY (ft Sarina Leah & Shaun Escoffery) Album version
15. Heart Full Of You - Robert Mitchell (ft TY & Deborah Jordan)
16. Keep On - Bone Idols (ft TY & Aphletik)
17. Woman To Man - Tony Allen (ft TY)
18. Can’t Help Myself - The Bamboo’s (ft TY)
19. Legacy - Zion I (ft TY & Jennifer Johns)
20. When Robots Go To War - TY (ft Motet) Daz I Kue remix
21. Wait A Minute - TY (Dwele remix)
22. Emotions - TY (Waajeed remix)
23. Style & Pattern - John Arnold (ft TY)
24. The Way We Like It - Natalie Williams (ft TY & Eska)
25. The Idea - TY (ft De La Soul’s Pos & Dave)
26. Outro

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<a href="http://tymusics.bandcamp.com/track/ty-emotions-feat-sarina-leah-shaun-escoffery-album-version">Ty "Emotions" feat. Sarina Leah & Shaun Escoffery (Album Version) by tymusic</a>

Ty - EMOTIONS single available on itunes Now!

Ty - Special Kind Of Fool (BBE) in stores April 19 (UK Markets) and April 20 (US Markets)

Visit the all new WWW.TYMUSIC.CO.UK

DJ Applejac's Pre-WMC Treats - FREE:LOAD

2010-03-15T18:34:00.000-07:00

As the Winter Music Conference fast approaches (March 23-27) in Miami, Florida hundreds of Disc Jockeys from around the globe will participate in over 500 events during the week long music conference. One particular Disc Jockey, DJ Applejac, from Decatur, GA decided to start the WMC festivities early. He has put together a massive house music remix project he calls Pre-WMC Treats loaded with all sorts of soulful gems that he has personally rubbed up to create lush, pulsating, non-stop house music remixes and reworks. These Applejac house treats come just in time to get you warmed up before you reach the WMC dancefloors. FREE:LOAD it Now!

1. Alison Carney - "You Said" (Applejac's Sounds Of Mecca Remix) 05:59
2. Ananda Project feat. Alex Lattimore - "Over & Over Again" (Applejac's Sounds Of Mecca Remix) 06:56
3. Awa Band - "Timba" (Applejac's GFI remix) 06:45
4. Dezaray Dawn - "Chameleon" (Applejac's Sounds Of Mecca remix) 05:49
5. DJ Meme feat. Gavin Bradley - "Chanson du Soleil (The Sun Is Coming Out)" (Applejac's GFI South Beach mix) 06:11
6. H.T. Zero feat. Kymberly Wright - "Here Again" (Applejac's Sounds Of Mecca remix) 06:50
7. Jesse Boykins III - "Itis" (Applejac's Sounds Of Mecca remix) 05:52
8. Lalah Hathaway - "Tragic Inevitability" (Applejac's End Of The Road re-rub) 06:47
9. Petula Caesar - "Sex Shoes" (Applejac's Champagne Room Remix) 06:54
10. N'Dambi - "The World Is Beat" (Applejac's Bruk-Up mix) 04:52
11. Raheem Devaughn - "Believe" (Applejac's Believe It Or Not remix) 06:35
12. Reel People feat. Tony Momrelle - "Star" (Applejac's Sounds Of Mecca remix) 06:55
13. Sting - "Fragile" (Applejac's Sounds Of Mecca remix) 07:24
14. Vick Lavender feat. Peter Jericho - "Better Baby" (Applejac's Studda Step Remix) 06:34

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New Single "Why Dontcha Call Me No More" from YAHZARAH - FREE:LOAD

2010-03-14T20:34:00.000-07:00

We've got a new single leak from the highly anticipated new album The Ballad of Purple St. James by the Electrifying R&B vocalist YAHZARAH!

The album drops May 4 on The Foreign Exchange Music label. The 13-track set, overseen by Grammy-nominated production duo Nicolay and Phonte of The Foreign Exchange, represents her brightest, most complete work to date.
"It feels good to put our combined talents, efforts, and resources behind an artist that so deserves to be heard," says Nicolay. "I couldn't be more proud of The Ballad..."

YahZarah, a singer-songwriter who first made her mark as a background singer for Erykah Badu, has spent the past few years touring in support of her albums "Hear Me" (2001), "Blackstar" (2003), and 2008's "The Prelude." She worked on "The Ballad..." independently for a number of years before reaching out to Phonte (a longtime friend and fellow NC Central music student), and finally selecting +FE Music as her label home.
"YahZarah is the best singer I personally know, and for years it's been my dream to produce her, " says Phonte. "My goal was to take her vast repertoire of melodic influences, and combine it with material that allowed her voice to really shine."
Clocking in at under an hour, "The Ballad..." showcases YahZarah's rich soprano in a variety of musical settings. The new wave bounce of the first single "Why Dontcha Call Me No More" evokes Pat Benatar, while the throwback synth funk of "Change Your Mind" suggests Solar Records in its heyday. Highlighting YahZarah's classical jazz training is "Shadow," a stunning Zo!-produced piece that features her backed solely by piano and a haunting orchestral arrangement.

In addition to production by The Foreign Exchange, "The Ballad..." also includes contributions from TheRealFocus...(Marsha Ambrosius, Raphael Saddiq), Nate Smith (Michael Jackson), Steve McKie (Jill Scott, Bilal), and guest appearances from Jaspects, drummer Lil' John Roberts, and singer Darien Brockington.

"Completing 'The Ballad...' with Phonte and Nicolay allowed me an opportunity to return back to the joy of making music and to create a project that is sexy, fearless, beautiful and sincere," says YahZarah. "This work is a true reflection of me."

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Record Breakin' Music presents...M64 and Grillade "In The Pocket" Remix

2010-03-14T15:47:00.000-07:00

In the summer of 2009 Record Breakin' Music released music from a new galaxy, M64.

M64 is the collaboration of vocalist, Ragen Fykes & emcee/producer Ohmega Watts.

Their limited edition 7" vinyl single and digital download Rhythm of the Drum / In the Pocket was a summertime classic and was selling like ice cream cones at the beach.

Fast forward to March 2010...

...And check out the hott new remix of In The Pocket remixed by Grillade (Keelay & The Park) and presented by Record Breakin' Record.

Click here for more info about M64, Grillade and Record Breakin' Music

Paul Pre "Moovmnt Mix" - FREE:LOAD

2010-03-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

Just stumbled upon this mix by German DJ Paul Pre. Super nice blend of electronic tinged hip hop beats sprinkled with futuristic soul and laidback downtempo. He mixed this set for Moovmnt.com a few months back and we wanted to share it. No worries, it's just as fresh today as it will always be! Check out the timeless tracklist below and FREE:LOAD it now! No passport needed.

Tracklist

01. J Dilla – King
02. Lone – Sea Spray
03. Ad Bourke – TT
04. Erik L – Electric Dreamland
05. Low Limit – Turf Day
06. Suzi Analogoue – For Revisit
07. Mndsgn – Etcetera
08. Devonwho – Fedoraworm
09. Cupp Cave – Quarzh.
10. Shlomo – Sweatpants
11. Muhsinah – Gogh (Daru’s pt2 Remix)
12. Morgan Zarate – Satin White
13. Electric Wire Hustle – Longtime
14. Little Dragon – After the Rain (GB remix)
15. Mux Mool – Eagle Fantasies
16. Sir OJ – Dirty Funk
17. Shafiq Husayn – Lil Girl feat. Fatima
18. Bei Bei & Shawn Lee – Make me stronger feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow (Floating Points Remix)
19. Mono/Poly – For Progressive Minds
20. Floyd the Locsmif – Fuzzy Navel
21. Dam Funk – On & On
22. Sa Ra creative Partner – Souls Brother
23. KenLo Craqnuques – LLL’s feelosophie
24. iisijii – Useme
25. Mike Slott x Distant Starr – Boxed In
26. Mndsgn – Transport

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Enter The House that DJ Virgil Morales Built

2010-03-10T06:37:00.000-08:00

Just in time for Spring, global deep house mixologist, DJ Virgil Morales kicks things off with his new deep house pod-o-matic mix. Prepare yourself for a journey into house music full of deep, rich, soulful world rhythms and non-stop dance floor grooves. Get in the mix, get on the floor and enter the house that DJ Virgil Morales built!

Tracklist:

Shelter Track
Tarzan (yoruba mix)- Roy Ayers
The Instrumentals - Blaze
Walk Away - Reel Soul - Main Voc
Stretch My Arms - Soul Channel Mayu
Justified Love - Blvd East - Arnold Jarvis
Dana Byrd - Your Love - Danny Krivit edit
Who Is He - Hendrick Schwarz
Love Can Damage Your Health - QH
Lou Gorbea feat. Boddhi Satva vocal
Yuba Ayele feat. Boddhi Satva

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You can catch DJ Virgil Morales as he presides as resident DJ for the monthly H.E.A.T. series in Norfolk, Virginia brought to you by Demetrius Williams and the Usual Suspects Global Dance Community. At H.E.A.T. you will experience the best in non-stop club dance grooves from 10pm til you drop! Stay connected to the Usual Suspects website for upcoming H.E.A.T. sessions in Norfolk, VA and in a city near you!

Jill Scott - 'Hear My Call' - Exclusive NAACP Download

2010-03-04T16:38:00.000-08:00

R&B superstar Jill Scott debuted her original song Hear My Call at the 41st NAACP Image Awards on February 26, 2010. Downloads of this song are available exclusively for $0.99. All proceeds from the single will benefit the NAACP for Haiti Fund.

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Eric Lau - Kilawatt V2 - EP Purchase

2010-03-04T05:08:00.000-08:00

Kilawatt Music are a UK based label headed up by UK producer Eric Lau that focuses on new, unsigned and established artists in a never ending quest to supply you with good music. The first release from the "V" producer series was released on November 30th 2009 from DC star Damu the Fudgemunk. It's available now through Kilawatt's online stores and selected online outlets.

Up next is Eric Lau's Kilawatt V2 the highly anticipated follow up just released March 1st 2010. Volume 2 is a limited edition 6-track CD EP or 4-track downloadable version that features DC's Musinah & Bugz In The Attic´s Kaidi Tatham as well as Washington´s Oddisee with a powerful cameo on "No Regrets".

<a href="http://kilawattmusic.bandcamp.com/album/eric-lau-kilawatt-v2-ep">Always Will (ft. Muhsinah & Kaidi Tatham) by Kilawatt Music</a>

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SOULBOUNCE Presents...DJ CONSCIENCE...A True Story...The Mixtape...FREE:LOAD

2010-03-01T18:28:00.000-08:00

SoulBounce presents DJ Conscience's "True Story" mixtape. "True Story" expresses the passion for music and tastemaking coupled with the artist's dedication to the music and their crafts. You will hear syncopated soul with bounce/head-nod frequency. This mixtape premieres Valencia Robinson's hot new single "What You Know" produced by the remarkable Raynier Hodnett for L Blayze Productions. Also featured on this remarkable musical collection are exclusives by ChinahBlac, Jesse Boykins III, Ra-Re Valverde, Choklate and other independent music greats. And just when you thought you've had enough, DJ Conscience gives you a tease for the upcoming release of the Queen Soul Warrior Heavyweight, Yahzarah, who will be releasing the long awaited, highly anticipated The Ballad of Purple St. James in early spring 2010 through The Foreign Exchange. Sit back, relax and let Conscience take you on a journey and give you the "True Story" of musical excellence.

■Valencia Robinson - What You Know (prod. By Raynier "L Blayze" Hodnett)
■Yahzarah's Basement Freestyle (prod. By AppleJuiceKid)
■Choklate Freestyle (Musiq Shout)
■ChinahBlac Freestyle
■Alison Carney Freestyle
■Kenny Wesley Freestyle
■Jesse Boykins III Freestyle
■Tiffany Wilson - Take The Cake
■Darien Brockington - SuperWoman
■Tracy Cruz - SonShine
■Shaun Mykals - Next Time
■Ra-Re Valverde - What A Day
■Julie Dexter - Transitions (prod. By ZO!)
■Yahzarah - Something Special (prod. By ZO!)

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Twitter FREE:LOADS from PJ Morton

2010-02-28T12:31:00.000-08:00

Here are some fresh FREE:LOAD songs from PJ Morton himself! He Tweeted these song links on February 23, 2010 from his 2007 Laup Notrom Mixtape. Fortunately for us we follow PJ and his music journey on Twitter so we were able to snatch up these links and share them with you. Make sure you look out for the release of PJ Morton's new album Walk Alone dropping April 6, 2010.

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01. Friends

02. Sweet Little Kai

03. Sunshine In The Mornin'

04. More Than You'll Ever Know

05. Growin' Up

More PJ Morton:
Myspace
Official Website
Twitter

Introducing Esco Williams from Liverpool, England - FREE:LOAD EP

2010-02-28T09:18:00.000-08:00

Liverpool's local nerd and neo soul junkie Esco Williams (J.Esco the Geek of the jsoul project) has now fully immersed himself in nothing but creativity, save his xbox and comic books, to deliver a project as close to his heart as he can get. taking inspiration from Eric Roberson's Music Fan First campaign/ethos, he has endevoured to capture the sounds he loves and his stories to create a listening experience that is not only personal but reflects his influences, loves and passion. The INTROduction EP is a small taste of what to expect from the upcoming album. stay tuned.

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<a href="http://escowilliams.bandcamp.com/album/the-introduction-ep">DayOne by Esco Williams</a>

CHOKLATE ‘The Tea’ (Reel People Rework and Remixes by The Layabouts and Manoo)

2010-02-26T15:03:00.000-08:00

The incredible soulful vocal force that is CHOKLATE joins forces with UK's REEL PEOPLE MUSIC, embarking on a new journey into house, unleashing a monstrous new single titled ‘THE TEA’. CHOKLATE delivers a powerful lyric about standing true to yourself over a selection of stunning grooves lovingly tailored by a heavyweight collection of producers including REEL PEOPLE, MANOO and THE LAYABOUTS. REEL PEOPLE cook up funky discofied soulful jam complete with lush sweeping strings, THE LAYABOUTS deliver an explosive deep groove ripe with drama and hypnotic hooks along with a reprise, and MANOO magic’s up a warm soulful piano laced mix oozing with bounce.

Trackslist:

1. The Tea (Reel People Rework)
2. The Tea (Reel People DJ Tool)
3. The Tea (Acapella)
4. The Tea (The Layabouts Main Vocal Mix)
5. The Tea (The Layabouts Main Instrumental Mix)
6. The Tea (The Layabouts Bring It Back Reprise)
7. The Tea (The Layabouts Layapella)
8. The Tea (Manoo Remix)
9. The Tea (Manoo Instrumental Remix)

DOWNLOAD - PREVIEW TRACKS AND BUY NOW AT TRAXSOURCE.COM (Click Link)

DJ Feedback

Aaron Ross - So fresh amongst all the average records out there... a proper song and a proper voice.. love it.. will support on the show.

Tony Humphries - Thanks a lot for this wicked song! One of our fav female vocals of the moment, Layabouts and Manoo nailed it! 5/5.

Ralf Gum - This release is hot. Can’t decide on one mix – will play all!

Tyrone Francis - Massive, Manoo mixes for me.

DJ Pope – Reel People Mix works for me, Love the vocals.

CJ Mackintosh – Layabouts on this one..Manoo too.

Richard Earnshaw – All mixes are top grade!! Full support for me.

Halo - Wow the Manoo remix is the one for me gonna be a stormer on fire.

Parrish Wintersmith - Very nice n smooth i must say. good to the last drop.

Tedd Patterson - The re-work on this is really special. the other mixes are also nice. im sold on the re-work :)

Master Kev - Loving this one! all the mixes are super sweet. will definitely show the love on this :)

Vincent Kwok - Great cuppa tea! the layabouts mix is the winner for me!

Phil Hooton - Yep you is right lovin it !

Jamie Thinnes - Amazing project, loving the manoo mix!! this one has summer written all over it.....!!

Dario D’attis - Wow. . .im glad to get reel people stuff. . . .all mixes are hot.....
will play it next weekend . . . . really great project.

Demarkus Lewis - Yes yes no doubt my cup of tea.. reel people mixes are choice here .. can you pass the sugar n milk please? ;)

Hippie Torrales - Love the song. diggin layabouts mix best.

Matthias Heillbronn - I love the song and her voice. If it's the same Choklate, I had a bunch of her down tempo songs. Thanks for this!

Sy Sez (Soul Heaven / AphroDisiax) - This package is great, all the mixes are dope but i have to choose the Reel People Rework, love it ! Will be gettin full support and airplay on Colourful Radio from me, thanks.

Bopstar - been on repeat all week. r&b house at its lovely best. layabouts tryin to outmanoo-ver the french man, with their own take on the deep tranced out sound, while manoo moves closer to the middle! tuff to choose. depends on my mood. but manoo edges it most days. awesome. if u hear me you'll hear this.

CJ and DJ Driis "The Package" Mixtape

2010-02-23T15:16:00.000-08:00

J Records' New Soul Artist and Baltimore's Own CJ Hilton may not be a household name yet, but if you've heard the Grammy-nominated song "Never Give You Up," from Raphael Saadiq's 2008 album The Way I See It, then you're already familiar with his silky, soulful voice.

CJ’s debut album will be out this summer on J Records, but you can get an early preview with ‘The Package’ mixtape hosted by DJ Driis (Idriis Alba aka The Wire’s Stringer Bell.)

The first single off the album coming this summer, produced by Bangladesh and written by CJ himself, will be hitting the radio airwaves in February. While CJ wrote and co-produced a great deal of material on his album, it will also feature collaborations with hit producers and writers like Salaam Remi, Bangladesh, Raphael Saadiq, Rico Love, Dre and Vidal, KP and Malay and Marsha Ambrosius, to name a few.

FREE:LOAD The Package Mixtape Now! (Mediafire)

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Marsha Ambrosius Delivers an EP Of Fresh New Tunes On "Yours Sincerely" 2010

2010-02-20T05:20:00.000-08:00

Marsha Ambrosius delivers an EP of fresh new tunes and never before heard demos. Grab It!

Tracklist
01 Intro
02 Let Me Go
03 Put It On Rpt f. Angelique
04 She Don’t Matter
05 This Love f. Glenn Lewis
06 Storm
07 Glass
08 Take Care

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UK Emcee Ty is back with new single "Emotions" from upcoming BBE album "Special Kind Of Fool"

2010-02-14T09:54:00.000-08:00

One of Hip Hop Music’s True Innovators Ty has been making music and pushing boundaries for a decade. Ty has 3 albums and over 400 tracks strong, a Mercury Music nomination and countless guest appearances under his belt with the likes of Tony Allen, De La Soul, Damon Albarn and Pee Wee Ellis with Ty also featuring alongside Estelle on Afro Reggae’s Favela Rising album, to name a few. Ty is a legend in the making. Probably best known for his live shows, Ty has toured all over the world establishing a strong fanbase reaching a quarter of million hits on myspace and over 30,000 friends. In March 2008 Damon Albarn invited Ty to perform with him alongside a host of special guests as part of his Africa Express performance in Europe. Most recently Pee Wee Ellis invited Ty to perform alongside him at Barbican Theatre as part of the Still Black, Still Proud, a James Brown tribute concert. 2010 sees Ty launching his 4th Album Special Kind Of Fool on BBE Records. With the single release Emotions featuring Shaun Escoffery and Sarina Leah, Special Kind Of Fool features a rich line up of artists.

Listen to Emotions

Emotions single featuring Sarina Leah & Sean Escoffery & with remixes from Daz-I-Kue, Dego & Akwasi, Wajeed will be available for download on March 16, 2010

Special Kind Of Fool will be available in US Markets April 20, 2010 (CD / 2LP / Digital)

More Ty:
Visit The All New Ty Website
Visit BBE 2.0

OTV'S Trust The Tastemaker series presents...SHAPES OF THINGS

2010-02-12T20:19:00.000-08:00

Shapes Of Things is a smooth batch of gems selected & compiled by On The Verge. We think the vybe is warm and soulful with plenty of in the pocket grooves. The set features nu:grooves that we are diggin' right now from some very creative music makers. All of the names may not be familiar to you, but you will love the music just the same. We can promise you that. And just so you know CD's are available or soon coming from these amazing artists, so make your wish list now and prepare to purchase! Support Indie Music!

Tracklist:

01. Presto: Dreamscape
02. Georgia Anne Muldrow: Runaway
03. Ragen Fykes: Love Life
04. Karizma feat. Monique Bingham: Good Morning
05. Karizma: Rok da Bells-a-Lude
06. Full Crate feat. Eric Roberson: She Was Fly
07. Deborah Jordan: Brought To Life
08. Michelle Amador: In & Out
09. Rahel: Hope
10. Jimetta Rose: Glory Us
11. Jose James: The Greater Good
12. Pardon The Stranger: Brand New Me
13. Slakah The Beatchild: Intro
14. Sun Circle: If You Speak
15. Vikter Duplaix: Electric Love

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New Single "Tight Rope" from Janelle Monae feat. Big Boi - FREE:LOAD

2010-02-11T15:31:00.000-08:00

Tight Rope is the first single released from Janelle Monae's upcoming album The ArchAndroid, due out May 18. The ArchAndroid is an “EMOTION PICTURE” brought to you by Janelle Monáe and the Mad Minds of the Wondaland Arts Society. The star-studded featured cast includes the legendary Big Boi of OutKast, renowned poet Saul Williams, psychedelic dance-punk troupe Of Montreal, punk prophets Deep Cotton, and the Wondaland Arch Orchestra.

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Chocolate Soul Presents Nu Soul Mix Vol. 7 Mixed By DJ Smoove

2010-02-09T16:05:00.000-08:00

Nu Soul Mix Vol. 7 - Somethin' 2 Ride @ Night 2 is the latest volume from the DJ Duo known as Chocolate Soul. This tasty soul-full volume is compiled and mixed by DJ Smoove, one half of the Chocolate Soul team. Volume 7 features heat seekers from Electric Wire Hustle, Daru Jones, Marsha Ambrosius, Flying Lotus, DJ Spinna and much more.

Tracklist:

01. Daru Jones- Edge of (feat. Aischa & Coultrain)
02. Jesse Boykins III- Chanel (Machine Drum mix)
03. Wale- Shades (feat. Chrisette Michele)
04. Musiq Soulchild- Buddy
05. Dfolks- Home
06. Reggie B & Miles Bonny- My Sunshine
07. Reggie B- It Gets Better
08. Mos Def- Ms. Fat Booty (Vin’s rmx)
09. Flying Lotus- Tea Leaf Dancers
10. Electric Wire Hustle- Waters
11. Grouch & Zion I- Lift Me Up
12. Buff1- Real Appeal
13. Dwele- Hold On (feat. Kanye & Consequence)
14. Marsha Ambrosius- Cloud 9 -side note…I love this damn song
15. Full Crate & Mar- Flirtwitu
16. The Platinum Pied Pipers- I Got U
17. Jrod Indigo- It Was Fun
18. Goapele- Milk & Honey (Aybees rmx)
19. DJ Spinna- Dillagence (feat. Phonte)
20. Small Eyez- Soul Incredible (Applejac Sol rmx)

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9th Wonder Invented The Remix...Again

2010-02-08T20:19:00.000-08:00

Another great remix album from Grammy Award winning producer 9th Wonder. There are not a lot of producers that would combine Goapele with The Stylistics, or even release a project that had both Memphis Bleek and A Tribe Called Quest. This one is a must have for every DJ or real music lover.

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