I'm Lucy Beer and I run this here blog. I like soul, hip-hop and electronic music, and anything that blurs those lines. You can reach me at: music[AT]beatlife.net - please don't attach MP3 files - provide links to download or listen to them. Also, if you're a rapper and your name is 'Lil something, it's probably not a good fit for this blog ;)
Soul Good – Soulful Drum n Bass
MediaContender has got an exclusive soulful drum n’ bass mix from LA DJ Jayvon. Even if you don’t think you like D n’ B, but you like soul, I encourage you to check this out – it’s soulful and vocal so it’s very accessible. If you are in LA you can catch Jayvon along with...
Strictly Social Mix Vol 4 – DJ Myxzlplix
Those Strictly Social fellas just don’t stop bringing the soulful heat! Volume 4 in the Strictly Social mix series has arrived courtesy of one of the resident DJs – Myxzlplix. And this guy doesn’t just blend and splice the beats with style – he’s nice with the pixels too. He’s responsible for all the fly...
New Strictly Social Mix – Soulshine – DJ Destroyer
Strictly Social’s DJ Destroyer has put together another dope mix that captures the essence of LA’s best progressive soul/hip-hop/electronica monthly. Check the tracklist below and download the niceness. Thanks Destroyer! Download here: http://www.zshare.net/audio/54447718faa69551/ Track listing 1. BELIEVE – Q TIP 2. ONCE AGAIN – MUHSINAH 3. THIS MOMENT – ANONAMAS 4. BOND 4 LIFE –...
Download New Paul Pre Mix
Well, it’s not that new any more, but I’ve been listening to the latest mix from December by German DJ Paul Pre, and it’s sooooo good. I first heard of this fella via Moovmnt.com and after checking out this mix, I’ll definitely be raiding his online archives. He seems to specialize in beats rooted in...
Jazzanova – Ben Westbeech – I Can See – Video
This is one of the best tracks (IMHO) from Jazzanova’s recent release Of All The Things. Maybe I’m biased cos I also happen to love Ben Westbeech. In any case the song is lovely and the video provides suitable eye candy: And here’s a bonus for ya. Ben’s recent mixtape featuing lots of electro-y, break-y...
DJ Graffiti – Hipsters Need Soul Too Mixtape
More good ‘ish coming out of the A-Side camp. The self-proclaimed “Michigan Mixtape King” DJ Graffiti has just released a new mixtape hosted by Buff-1, “Hipsters Need Soul Too.” DJ Graffiti mixes it up with everything from the new-school ‘hipster’-hoppers like Mickey Factz, Cool Kids, Hollyweerd, old-school from Beastie Boys, Eazy E, electro soul from...
Prototype of Nu-Soul Vol 12
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...
Proton Red & Purple Vol 1 Mixtape Download
*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,...
Miguel – Mischief The Mixtape
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...
Strictly Social Vol 2 DJ Mix
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...
DJ Anthony Valadez’ KCRW Show
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...
New DJ Rahdu Mix – Swoon Unitz
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....
