Sam Sparro – American Boy
Here’s another take on Estelle’s “American Boy” – a live version from UK soulman Sam Sparro. This is taken from his BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge set.
Darfur Now Tour @ UCLA This Week
The Darfur Now College Tour is wrapping up this week with two free (although donations are surely appreciated) events at UCLA. May 28, 2008 Darfur Now Screening University of California, Los Angeles Moore 100 555 Westwood Plaza Parking in Lot 4 & 6 | Begins at 6pm May 29, 2008 Mighty Mic Save Darfur Concert...
Podcast From Life Notes Music
Life Notes Music’s Joel Matthew has just released another excellent podcast. Check the tracklist and then go download here (bottom of the page) Little Dragon – “Fortune” (Peacefrog 2008) Jose James – “Desire” (Brownswood 2008) Paul White – “A Silent Cry” (One Handed 2007) Hudson Mo – “OoOoooOOps Oh MY” (bootleg 2007) Kissey Asplund –...
Algebra – Run & Hide
Kedar Massenburg’s protege Algebra has been buzzing for a little while now soulful circles, and her album “Purpose” finally dropped earlier this year. “Run & Hide” is the new single and here’s the vid. I still haven’t heard the whole album but I do like the vibe of this Kwame (yes, polka-dot pimpin’ Kwame himself)...
New Peter Hadar Download
Futuristic soul man Peter Hadar (recently dubbed one of URB’s Next 100, see above) has a new song floatin’ about the interweb, “Painted”. It’s taken from his forthcoming album Well Dressed For The Art Show dropping June 3. Grab it here. myspace.com/peterhadar
J. Rawls on Gilles Peterson Worldwide
I love J Rawls and I love Gilles Peterson. Rawls recently appeared on Peterson’s Worldwide radio show. Check it out here: And look out for the forthcoming J. Rawls + Middle Child collabo album which should be hot. Stay tuned. www.myspace.com/jrawls
Download N.E.R.D. “Spazz”
NERD are back it seems. This track “Spazz” is doin’ the rounds on the interweb right now. Credit where credit is due, I saw it on Soulbounce first. Anyway, the hook could use a little work (IMHO), but the beat bangs. Love it. http://sharebee.com/a57a71f4
NextAid Bids 4 Beats Online Auction
NextAid is a Los Angeles based organisation that provides support to children in Africa who have been orphaned to the AIDS epidemic. Support the cause be bidding on some cool ‘ish in their online auction: Starting May 5th through June 1st, NextAid invites you to participate in our online auction! www.nextaid.cmarket.com Bid NOW on products...
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