Todd Kelley has put together another solid installment of his mix series “Prototype of Nu-Soul.” The tracklisting below speaks for itself.
Download it here and visit Todd’s site to check out his many other mixes, all of which are available for download.

01. Take Off The Blues - The Foreign Exchange
02. Pantyhose - Jesse Boykins III
03. Sticks & Stones - Morgan Zarate
04. Girlfriend - Jay Electronica
05. ASOR - W. Ellington Felton f/ Sy Smith
06. Everyday - Lina
07. Workin’ On It - Dwele
08. Try - Samon Kawamura f/ Aloe Blacc
09. I’m Only Human Zo! And Tigallo
10. One More Drink - Ludacris f/ T-Pain
11. Find My Way - Ayah
12. Search In - Chester Gregory
13. Break My Little Heart - Jazmine Sullivan
14. Phone Call - Kissey Asplund
15. Picture - Kreme

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*Ok, hipsters, blipsters and all you cool kids, cover your eyes, you’re not gonna like what I’m about to say.* I’m a little ambivalent about these Proton dudes. They’re on the come-up out of the ATL scene and definitely making some noise. They have some hot tracks but their lyrical content is just a little, well, eh, and while that can be overlooked pretty easily by a nice flow on a dope track, after a few too many tracks of it, it just gets a little stale.

*K, you can continue reading….*
That said, my picks from this mixtape are the tracks with Janelle Monae, Jessica Tonder and Amanda Diva.
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Miguel is an LA-based artist who was  signed to Jive Records earlier this year. He’s also appeared on Blu’s Below The Heavens and the Johnson&Jonson album (under the name Jontel). And I learned via FreshSelects that he co-wrote Musiq’s “If You Leave” and Usher’s “Revolver”. He recently dropped a free ep/mixtape which is pretty hot and filled with radio-friendly but still a little edgy, R&B. My fave track is probably “Dig”.

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Strictly Social brings you LA’s only night of truly eclectic and progressive live soul music. In case you happen not to live in LA, the Strictly Social mix series brings you a little taste of what the night offers. Volume 2 comes courtesy of DJ Myxzlplix. Check the tracklist below, then stream or download.

Track Listing
1. Dial 7-Digable Planets
2. If I Fall-Naked Music
3. Pray Together-Amp Fiddler
4. Actioneer (Wajeed Remix)-Black Spade
5. Massage Situation-Flying Lotus
6. Could It Be-Noel Zancarella f. Baatin
7. My First Love (K2wizzle Rmx)-DJ Syren
8. We All Want The Same Thing-Kevin Michael F. Lupe Fiasco
9. Sweet-The Politik F. Replife
10. Me And Armini-Emiliana Torrini
11. The Duck-Belleruche
12. Crucify-Milez Benjiman
13. Inhale Exhale-J Rawls, Venus Malone & Wordsworth
14. What Do You Know-Beatphreak
15. Northern Girls-Belleruche
About DJ Myxzlplix
myspace.com/djmyxzlplix
myxmanifest.blogspot.com
djmyx.com

About Strictly Social

Strictly Social is fast becoming one of Los Angeles’ most unique monthly events incorporating listening parties for major releases, guest DJs, visual artist exhibitions and intimate performances from rising stars in the soul community. Organized by DJ Destroyer of Soul Union, Norman Mayers of Nu-Soul Magazine, and Lucy Beer of Elemental Consulting, this night if “Eclectic Soul Fusion” aims to provide a non-traditional perspective on soul by fusing genres and styles. With recent events in New York City and Atlanta, the brand has begun to spread beyond its original home. Artists that have performed at Strictly Social include Sy Smith, Anthony David, Lina, Peter Hadar, Jimi James, Maya Azucena, and Kissey Asplund.

www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial

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The Man Anthony Valadez just dropped another luscious mix on his KCRW radio show - catch him every other Saturday from 3am - 6am. Or listen right here, below.

PLAYLIST
OCTOBER 12 2008
DEE JAY ANTHONY VALADEZ

Quantic Westbound D Train
Dj Nuts Embalo Jovem
Coffee Garner LE Soun Boogie
Ninja Simone Jazz On It
Omear Saar Stakes is High (Re Edit)
Emily Wells Juicy
Keziah Jones 1973 (Jokers Reparations
Om’as Keith City got me watching
Myron Best is Yet to Come
Reefer Let it Go 12’
Flying Lotus Fall in Love
Risco Connection Aint no Stoppin us now
Prince Lady Cab Driver
Marvin Gaye Turn on some Music
Miles Bonny What it is I see
Kamal the Abstract Barley in Love
Jason Moran Planet Rock
Shawn Lee Happiness Soul Sessions Compilation
Jake One Feat.
Mf Doom Get er’ Done
E Rule Listen Up
People Under the Stairs Wiz (Instrumental
PPP UNTITLED
Madlib feat.
Frezna
Ras G and the African Space Program Aklebulan
Amp Fiddler I believe in you
Roni Size Heroes
Roni Size feat.
Bahamadia Brand Paper Bag Diabase Metroid
Mathew Herbertt Big Band The Story
Sylk 130 The Reason
Dj Shadow Six Days
Darondo Didn’t I?
Mos def May December

Now that’s a good lookin’ playlist.

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DJ Rahdu has just dropped this dope mix of progressive soul and hip-hop. Download it for free here (or listen below) and enjoy the dreamy sounds, featuring some of our faves like Peter Hadar, Kissey Asplund, Velben, Dwele, Sy Smith…well shoot, pretty much the whole damn tracklist.

Thanks homie!

PLAYLIST
1. Swoon Unitz Intro
2. Erykah Badu - Me
3. Hil St.Soul - Black Rose
4. Peter Hadar - Laugh Together
5. Raashan Ahmad - Close
6. Jazz Liberatorz - Cool Down
7. Esthero - Superheroes (GAS’D remix)
8. Deborah Jordan; Kamara - Rise
9. Kissey Asplund - You & I
10. Lemongrass - This Way
11. Black Spade - True Friends
12. Coultrain - Lilac Tree
13. Dwele - Free as a Bird
14. Circle Research - I’m Your Density
15. J-88 (Slum Village) - The Look of Love (The Liquid Crystal Project Remix)
16. Byron the Aquarius; Nadine - Turn Back Time
17. Prefuse 73 - Last Night
18. Sy Smith - Fly Away With Me
19. Attica Blues - Blueprint
20. Velben - Come Around
21. The Rurals - Mother Sun
22. Sene; Kissey Asplund - Demon Love
23. Stacy Epps - Addicted
24. Flying Lotus; Dolly - Roberta Flack
25. Samon Kawamura; Aloe Blacc - Try
26. The One - Drippin’
27. Shingo Suzuki - Eternal Sunshine

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Gold Dust Label Sampler Mixtape
Mixed by Large Pro
(Gold Dust, 2008)
http://www.zshare.net/audio/17793268de9c1227/

1. Zion I- Rush
2. People Under The Stairs- Step Bacc
3. DJ Muggs & Planet Asia- 9mm (feat. B-Real)
4. Large Pro- Hardcore Hip-Hop
5. Brooklyn Academy- What’s The Buzz
6. DJ Muggs & Planet Asia- Drama
7. Zion I- Juicy Juice
8. 40 Cal- On My Shit (feat. Sudaboss)
9. People Under The Stairs- The Wiz
10. Brooklyn Academy- Raise Ya Hands (feat. Jean Grae)
11. 40 Cal- Shooters On Deck
12. Outlawz- What About Us
13. Large Pro- The Hardest (feat. Styles P & AZ)

To celebrate the first set of releases on Gold Dust, we’re presenting the Gold Dust sampler, mixed by the legendary Large Pro.  The mix features brand new music from current and upcoming releases on the label, flipped, doubled, and cut by Extra P himself.  Just a taste of what’s new and what’s next from the folks at Gold Dust.

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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 james - get undressed
jesse boykins III - baby i don’t know
sy smith - fly away
zaki ibrahim - daylight
steph jones - la la (means love)

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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 - “You&I” (R2 2008)
Erykah Badu - “Soldier” (Universal Mowtown 2008)
Fulgeance - “Tribute to Masekela” (Musique Large 2007)
Yam Who? ft. Erik Rico - “Shine” (Papa 2008)
Coultrain - “Green” (Jujudust 2007)
Atjazz ft. Sarah Jane Morris - “Fantasy” (Mantis 2008)
Kathy Diamond - “All Woman” (Permanent Vacation 2007)
The Rebirth - “Love Issue” (Walktalkin 2008)
Simbad ft. Melo - “After the Dance” (Bugz in the Attic) (Raw Fusion 2007)
Jazztronik - “Beeping” (Domu) (Tokuma Japan 2006)
Ayro - “Bounce” (Groovia Sound Project 2008)
Taylor McFerrin - “Broken Vibes” (Bonzai Sound Exchange 2008)
Two Banks of Four - “Three Street Worlds” (Red Egyptian 2003)

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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 / MEAN SPIRIT / Ricky-Tick Records
Two Banks Of Four / FLAGS & WORDS / Sonar Kollektiv
Jazzanova / THAT NIGHT (FEAT. BEMBE SEGUE) / Sonar Kollektiv
Shape of Broad Minds / THEY DON’T KNOW FEAT. STACY EPPS / Lex
Erykah Badu / HONEY (SPADE’S ROUGH RMX) / cdr
Altered Natives / FEEL IT POLITIKAL NATIVE RI / cdr
Opolopo & Amalia / GET IT TOGETHER / cdr
Arch_typ / LETTING GO (FEAT. AHMAD LARNES) / Bagpak
Indigo Jam Unit / SPHINX / Basis Japan
Orakel ft. Anya Stewart / EACH PASSING DAY / Suntzu Sound
Art Bleek / URBAN WATCHER / Loungin’
C.O.N.E. feat Colonel Red / TREEKNOCKA / Bagpak
IMC Soul ft. Dawn Pemberton / RUNNING BACK TO YOU / Suntzu Sound
Arch_typ / ? / wmc08 cdr
Yellowtail / 7 MONKS OF KILIMANJARO / Bagpak
Surra / SET IT OFF / cdr
Scott / LA RENTREE (AROOP ROY REMIX) / Doppelschal
Lenny Kravitz / BREATH (JOJOFLORES VS. JAZZANOVA) / cdr
Ayro / BOUNCE (DJ SPINNA RMX) / Groovia Sound Project

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