SugaTreats Soulful Mix
Ok no comment on the flyer pic, but the soulful suga is pretty tasty. Check the tracklist below. Highlights are definitely Jimi James’ delicious “Get Undressed”, Steph Jones’ “La La (means love)” and of course Sy Smith’s “Fly Away.” SUGATREATS: friday may 30 edition: honey brown – ghetto story c.j. – i want you jimi...
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
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...
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...
Amplive’s Radiohead Remix Album
Producer Amplive, of Zion I, looks like he’s having a go a the DangerMouse route to fame – completely remix a wellknown album, make it available for free, get smacked down by the powers that be, but leverage the situation and resulting publicity for the better. In this case, he’s actually come to an amicable...
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