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Strictly Social – June 25th
Nu-soul Magazine and Soul Union present an evening of ECLECTIC SOUL FUSION! On Wednesday June 25 come and experience STRICTLY SOCIAL and see what the buzz is all about. Featuring Performances from: jaMal (with full band) www.myspace.com/malskimusic Erik Rico www.myspace.com/erikricomusic www.mobileunderground.com/artist/erik_rico Chase Allen www.myspace.com/chaseryanallen and special guest Maya Azucena www.myspace.com/mayaazucena Show begins at 10:30pm Come…
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J Davey To Release Double EP
So finally J. Davey fans will have something tangible to look forward to from this mystical duo. Apparently they are still signed to Warner Bros and are working on their debut release for them, but let’s face it…it’s been uncomfortably toooo long since they got signed, and still nothing. So don’t hold your breath for…
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SugaTreats Soulful Mix
Ok no comment on the flyer pic, but the soulful suga is pretty tasty. Check the tracklist below. Highlights are definitely Jimi James’ delicious “Get Undressed”, Steph Jones’ “La La (means love)” and of course Sy Smith’s “Fly Away.” SUGATREATS: friday may 30 edition: honey brown – ghetto story c.j. – i want you jimi…
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News – Platinum Pied Pipers – Abundance
So I just discovered a dope blog by the name of IndustrySoul and have them to thank for info on the forthcoming Platinum Pied Pipers album Abundance which is scheduled to drop on Ubiquity on October 7th. You can currently check out the first single “On A Cloud” (featuring LA-by-way-of-Texas Karma Stewart), and it’s B-side,…
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News – Stacy Epps – The Awakening
Stacy Epps announced this week the details on her forthcoming album release The Awakening due on August 5th. All the official deets are below. Check the ethereally soulful single “Floatin”: [audio:Floatin.mp3] …the album is an 11-track composition of enchanting soulful sounds and deep-rooted boom-bap flavor. The album parallels her ideals of unity and grass-roots movements…
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Janelle Monae – Live Videos
Since I missed her showcase in LA recently, I’m pleased that Okayplayer TV was there to capture it… Below is a series of videos they took at the event including live performance, interview footage and also her thoughts on Erykah Badu’s public cosigning of her talent on the OkayPlayer forum. Still a bit queasy about…
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New Peter Hadar Album
Cool weirdo Peter Hadar has just dropped his brand new album, chock-full of dope electronic/progressive soul joints. Well Dressed For The Art Show is now available for download at MobileUnderground.com. Preview some tracks below and whet your appetite…. Also catch Peter on tour in June and July: 6.05.08 Philly LivePod @ Fuzion – Philadelphia,…
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New Robin Thicke – “Magic”
It made me very happy today to see a new Robin Thicke track floatin’ about the interweb. It made me even happier that it’s a dope uptempo, summertime feel-good affair. Been listening to it all day. “Magic” is taken from his forthcoming album Something Else which will feature production from himself, longtime production partner Pro-Jay,…
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Darfur Now Tour @ UCLA This Week
The Darfur Now College Tour is wrapping up this week with two free (although donations are surely appreciated) events at UCLA. May 28, 2008 Darfur Now Screening University of California, Los Angeles Moore 100 555 Westwood Plaza Parking in Lot 4 & 6 | Begins at 6pm May 29, 2008 Mighty Mic Save Darfur Concert…
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Podcast From Life Notes Music
Life Notes Music’s Joel Matthew has just released another excellent podcast. Check the tracklist and then go download here (bottom of the page) Little Dragon – “Fortune” (Peacefrog 2008) Jose James – “Desire” (Brownswood 2008) Paul White – “A Silent Cry” (One Handed 2007) Hudson Mo – “OoOoooOOps Oh MY” (bootleg 2007) Kissey Asplund –…