Dave Ghetto "Lovelife?" (Counterflow)
WE SAY:“Lovelife?” couples consistent, sometimes inspired, production with Dave’s accomplished flow. Spice it up with some choice guest appearances from the likes of Mystic, Cee-Lo and Plantlife, and you’ve got yourself a multi-dimensional debut from NJ’s Dave Ghetto who is long overdue for the shine this album should earn him.THEY SAY:“Dave Ghetto is street, lyrical,...
Kev Brown "I Do What I Do" (Up Above)
WE SAY:Kev Brown steps in front of the mic on his debut release, but while his flows are competent, it’s his soulful production that consistently shines. THEY SAY:“Kev’s album masterfully brings back the best of that jazzy sound, while keeping the music fresh and accessible for today’s fans.” – okayplayer, 4 out of 5 stars...
Jneiro Jarel "Three Piece Puzzle" (Ropeadope)
WE SAY:We’ve been checkin’ for Jneiro Jarel for a minute so it’s good to see this album get a proper US release. This should help alert heads to the fact that JJ is one of the dopest hip-hop producers around. Soulful & jazzy with Jneiro’s unique musical thumbprints, Three Piece Puzzle is a must-have. THEY...
Yukihiro Fukutomi "Equality" (Pantone Music)
WE SAY: Diverse collection of tracks from ultra-accomplished producer (this is his ninth album), spanning deep house, broken beats and more, all delivered with a healthy dose of soul. Highly recommended. LISTEN:Equality featuring Rich MedinaPeace featuring Lady AlmaAll over the World featuring Victor DaviesLove Is To Blame featuring Isabelle Antena and ErnestoCat and Mouse featuring...
The Five Corners Quintet "Chasin’ The Jazz Gone By" (Milan Records)
WE SAY:Classic-sounding soulful jazz with Latin tinges. Even the purists will be happy with this one! THEY SAY:“Stunning” – BLUES & SOUL“Doper than dope” – STRAIGHT NO CHASER“Like classic Blue Note circa ‘70. Make haste people” – DJ“Delicious” – iDJ LEARN:It may be of no surprise that a band should release a few vinyl singles...
New Procussions Track
The Procussions have just made available an advanced download of a track from their forthcoming album “5 Sparrows For 2 Cents.” The tracks is entitled “Miss January” and is available for purchase at iTunes. Take a listen to the sneak preview HERE . From the sounds of the track the Procussions have been busy raising...
Colossus "West Oaktown" (Om Records)
WE SAY:This record really is as good as the press quotes below suggest. An essential album that will renew your love for hip-hop.THEY SAY:“Existing in a chilled-out space between Roy Ayers and Digable Planets circa Blowout Comb, West Oaktown is indeed cool like that.” – URB“A long overdue return to jazz/hip hop fusion that is...
Rich Medina "Connecting The Dots" (Kindred Spirits U.S)
The debut album from Rich Medina “Connecting The Dots” is an accomplished collection documenting his various influences, from hip-hop to soul, jazz to house, and spoken word to Afrobeat. We introduced you to the album previously and now we can offer you some full length streaming tracks:LISTEN:01. Delirium02. Blues Baby f/ Jneiro Jarel & Ginelle...


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