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
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...
The Roots “Rising Up” Video
This is the best song I’ve heard so far from the forthcoming Rising Down album. It features Chrisette Michele and most-hyped-MC of the moment, Wale.
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!...
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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