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 ;)
Anthony Valadez X Beatlife Mix
The ever-prolific Anthony Valadez has been so kind as to bless this wee blog with a very special mix just for us. He’s put together a soulful set featuring new and classic sounds side-by-side, including Beatlife faves Quadron, Replife and Comfort Fit. Download the mix below. Many thanks to A/V for showing us love! Tracklisting:...
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 –...
Nu-Soul Mag’s Top 10 of 2008
Nu-Soul Magazine‘s eclectic picks for 2008: 1. Eric Lau – New Territories 2. The Foreign Exchange – Leave It All Behind 3. Kissey Asplund –Plethora 4. Afta-1 – Aftathoughts Vol. 1 5. Santogold –Santogold 6. Replife –The Unclosed Mind 7. Solange – Sol-Angel & the Hadley St. Dreams 8. Wayna – Higher Ground 9. Robyn...
Beatlife Top 8 of 2008
I don’t usually do year-end lists, but this year I decided to go full force and not only do my own, but gather a few from some esteemed musical colleagues which will be posted separately. Beatlife Top 8 of 2008 (in no particular order) Little Dragon – Little Dragon I said no particular order, but...
Ant Vala X Moovmnt Exclusive Mix
One of my fave DJs X one of my fave blogs = DJ Anthony Valadez‘ Moovmnt.com Mixtape. The mix is 25 minutes of freshness – musically expansive, succinctly mixed, as is the trademark of Mr. Valadez. Download the Anthony Valadez Moovmnt mix immediately! 1. Flying Lotus – King Crosby 2. Sa Ra Creative Partners –...
Replife – Change 4 A Dolla – Featured Download
I’m on a bit of a Replife roll at the moment, so I thought I’d give y’all a little taste of the man’s music in case you happen to still be sleeping. “Change 4 A Dolla” is taken from his album The Unclosed Mind which was recently released via Futuristica and can be copped at...
Event Coverage – Strictly Social – Oct 22
Strictly Social had another great night at LA’s Little Temple Bar on October 22nd. Electric performances from each of Replife, Michelle Shaprow and Les Brown & The Now demonstrated the spirit of Strictly Social. Resident DJ Destroyer along with DJ Myxzlplix and DJ Kaleem kept the vibe flowing with their on-point selections. A birthday party...
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...
