Here are the first couple of promo videos from Anthony Valadez regarding his upcoming album Audio Visual, coming out in November on Recordbreakin’ Music. They give you a little insight into what makes the dj/beatmaker extraordinaire tick…We’ll have more info on the album in the coming weeks…..

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The Angel, one of the most versatile producers around, and Jhelisa, an inspired vocalist, come together to create a magical tune that combines progressive soul, downtempo and dub. Atmospheric and soulful, hopefully this collabo will be the first of many. Learn more about the behind-the-scenes of the track at The Angel’s blog.
Download “Ultra Light” – [...]

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DJ Destroyer drops the next volume in the Strictly Social series. If you are not in LA to experience the progressive soul monthly event Strictly Social, these mixes are the next best thing.Destroyer has lined up another stellar selection of tunes.
1. The Highest – MeLo-X
2. Melody (Featuring Shabaam Sahdeeq and Erik Rico)- DJ Spinna
3. Too [...]

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Another dope mix from Anthony Valadez. The concept for this one, according to mr. AV is “the spirit of optimism for the future from a youth’s perspective.” The sounds are soulful and futuristic. Whet yer whistle with the tracklist and then go download. Also congrats are in order because KCRW has given Vala a weekly [...]

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Well now, this was a lovely treat in my Inbox just now. Beatmaker fLako has collaborated with vocalist Noir to produce this collection of progressive soul tracks, aptly entitled Pearls. Thanks to the folks at Kwatro for this.
Take a listen to this track “Milky Way”:

and then Download the EP.

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Red Bull Music Academy presents Wandering Feet podcast
James Pants (Stone’s Throw), Chas Jankel (The Blockheads) and Fatima feature this month.
Download the Wandering Feet Podcast and join music journalist, and Red Bull Music Academy team member, Emma Warren, for her take on new music, collaboration and emerging talent with a special UK focus. In the latest [...]

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Progressive soul newcomer Brittany Bosco is coming to LA! She will perform at The Dakota Lounge on April 26th, along with Mike Baker, Definite, Joe Wells, and Nola Darling.
Should be a good ‘un!

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Strictly Social was off the chain as usual last night. Excellent performances from Erik Rico and Kissey Asplund were just the beginning….an impromptu freestyle session featuring cameos from Jimi James and Babystone’s Novena Carmel, and orchestrated by fantastic beat selections from DJ Anthony Valadez, was the highlight. Their birthday serenade to organizer and Nu-Soul founder [...]

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Thanks to DJ Rahdu at BamaLoveSoul for this great podcast. Check out the tracklisting below and grab the download here
1. Lootpack – Crate Diggin’
2. Rapper Big Pooh – Rear View Mirror
3. Keelay & Zaire; Tunji – Addicts for Real
4. OlivierDaySoul – Brain
5. OlivierDaySoul – Breathe
6. Choklate – To Whom It May Concern
7. Q-Tip – We [...]

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Here’s what some of my blogging brethren have been talking about this week:
Pinboard has got a bit of a Theophilus London fest going on. Grab a new track from the emo-soul man and check out his Vimby video here. And he’s also got a nice unreleased Brandy track.
Nu-Soul Mag has got an in-depth review of [...]

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