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...
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 ;)
