Miguel Migs – Everybody ft. Evelyn “Champagne” King
Always excited to hear new music from Miguel Migs….. One of San Francisco’s finest, Miguel Migs returns with a new single, entitled ‘Everybody’ featuring disco legend, Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King this summer. This release precedes Migs’ eagerly awaited album, ‘Outside the Skyline’, out later this year on the multi faceted Om Records. Migs’ reputation is such...
Opolopo’s Soulful House Remix of 1960 What? by Gregory Porter
Tokyo Dawn’s Opolopo just posted this awesome “kick & bass rerub” house remix of jazz/soul singer Gregory Porter‘s “1960 What?” - a soul music anthem for revolutionary times, past and present. The original 12-minute track is taken from his GRAMMY nominated debut album Water and its most political song. It’s inspired in part by Kamau Kenyatta’s stories...
DJ Myxzlplix – Return of the Soul Savior – Deep, Soulful House Mix
Soul Savior indeed. DJ Myxzlplix isn’t messin’ around on this seriously deep and soulful house mix. Pure dopeness. Deep & Soulful House. Tracklist 1. Moment (Atjazz Rmx)-Musaria Ft. Saturna 2. Ride With Me-Roberto Rodriguez 3. Wall of Love (Deeper Dub)-Davidson Ospina & MJ White 4. Something (So Good)-Alias Rhythm Ft. Sandy Spady 5. Monday-Will Power...
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Al Kent – Secret Sounds EP
I love it when I make a brilliant, random discovery. Such a one is a certain Al Kent. Came across him on Emusic and am now addicted to the disco-y, housey sound of his Secret Sounds EP. Kent is apparently a funky Scotsman with a severe penchant for all things disco. He has also founded...
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DJ Destroyer -Dreams of 6th & San Pedro
Well it’s been nothing short of a splendid week as far as dope DJ mixes go! I sure do have some talented friends. Here’s the latest from LA’s DJ Destroyer, Dreams of 6th & San Pedro which conjures up nostalgic memories of LA’s underground house scene – channeling a bygone era with new chunes. DOWNLOAD...
DJ Destroyer – This Is My Loft Vol 1
I have been extremely remiss in holding on to this mix for so long. But the homie DJ Destroyer has come through lovely once again with another dope mix. This time the Strictly Social resident, Destroyer takes you on a journey encompassing funk, disco, soul and house and providing a nice mesh between old and...
Go Buy Lisa Shaw – Free
Thanks to the lovely EMusic I recently grabbed Lisa Shaw’s brand new album “Free” and I’m pretty much in love with it. It’s full of the soulful downtempo-y, housey goodness you would expect. Lisa Shaw does this better than anyone else so grab this album for a wonderful end-to-end listen. She has just released a...
10th Annual Thanks Givends Benefit
Thanks Givends is an annual event in Los Angeles that brings together the cream of LA’s music scene to raise money around the holiday for important community arts programs and individuals in need. Every year two recipients are chosen, one always being The Mar Vista Family Center, which is where LA’s beloved DJ Dusk was...
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