BrokenBeat Radio Is Back
I’ve been following this site for probably a couple of years, although updates have been sporadic. But they’re back with a new mix. See the tracklist below and grab the actual mix here – http://www.brokenbeatradio.com/shows/bbradio-042808.html Carlos Nino & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson / FIND A WAY / cdr Azymuth / TEMPOS ATRAZ / Polydor The Stance Brothers...
Eric Lau – New Territories (Ubiquity)
Eric Lau’s debut solo album New Territories is a discovery I made on Emusic. I stumbled upon it and haven’t stopped listening since. Recently released on Ubiquity Records, New Territories is an excellent progressive soul album. Lau’s hip-hop influenced beats and funky, soulful production are the mainstay of the album which features several guest vocalists,...
Plantlife – Love Toy
I dig Plantlife. They’re fonky in all kinds of ways. Their first album “The Return of Jack Splash” was out seemingly eons ago and did not get as widespread a hubbub as it warranted, if you ask me. Now finally the follow-up “Time Traveller” is scheduled for release in June. I believe there were some...
The Roots “Rising Up” Video
This is the best song I’ve heard so far from the forthcoming Rising Down album. It features Chrisette Michele and most-hyped-MC of the moment, Wale.
Rep Life on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide
Everyone’s (well, definitely mine anyway) favorite sound scientist from outer space, mr Rep Life to you, recently appeared on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide radio show for an interview. Futuristica label head Simon also drops a wee dj mix full of gems. Download the podcast with all this otherworldly goodness here. If you are not already familiar...
Free Sy Smith Download
Grab the Rappers I Know Remix of Sy Smith’s “Fly Away With Me” featuring Kay of The Foundation, over at, funnily enough, the Rappers I Know blog….Thanks fellas! The original can be found on her recently released album Conflict which is an excellent serving of edgy soul and should also be added to your collection!...
Fresh Black Spade Tracks!
So the nice folks at Om just hit us up with some new Black Spade ‘ish fresh out the studio. Grab the freeness below: Not sure if I’m really diggin’ the Remixes. They are not bad, but I don’t necessarily feel that they add anything better to the originals. “I’d Rather” is a fun jazzy...
Lina Hosts Strictly Social April 30th
Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union Present another evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion! Strictly Social Wednesday April 30 The Last Wednesday Of Every Month This month we present The Moodstar Recordings Special Edition Hosted by Lina myspace.com/linamusic With performances from D’Cheri myspace.com/dcherimusic Ki Johnson myspace.com/kijohnson The Berriz myspace.com/theberriz Resident DJs Destroyer Milky Wayne & Myxzlplix Vintage...
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