Worldwide Renewal
Adult-oriented animated programming from Adult Swim can be found late night on the Cartoon Network. They have teamed up with Chicago’s Chocolate Industries to provide a pretty dope free digital album featuring hip-hop and electronic beats provided by the likes of Cool Kids, Diverse, Via Tania, Proton, Push Button Objects and more. You can find...
J Davey To Release Double EP
So finally J. Davey fans will have something tangible to look forward to from this mystical duo. Apparently they are still signed to Warner Bros and are working on their debut release for them, but let’s face it…it’s been uncomfortably toooo long since they got signed, and still nothing. So don’t hold your breath for...
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 –...
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...
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...
Fusion w/ Samantha James Live & Black Spade
This should be a hot event and its all for a good cause, so party with a purpose y’all!Nu-Soul Magazine and NextAid are joining forces to bring you FUSION on Saturday April 12 at Skinny’s Lounge in North Hollywood. This will be a landmark night of future soul and hip-hop featuring LIVE performances from acclaimed...
Love Note To Little Dragon
My Dearest Little DragonI by no means fall easily but since the warm opening notes of “Twice” first caressed my ears, I was quickly smitten. Infatuation rapidly blossomed into something all the more captivating as I explored all that your Myspace had to offer. “Test”, “Constant Surprises” and other delights revealed to me your innate...
Kissey Asplund Video
Kissey Asplund is on some progressive ‘ish…her album “Plethora” is due out March 24th on BBE. Here’s the official blurb: “Plethora is the debut album from Swedish soul sensation Kissey Asplund, and is a genre-defying journey through jazz, hip-hop, electronic soul, all with a fresh future twist. Kissey takes us through a range of day...
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