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Algebra – Run & Hide
Kedar Massenburg’s protege Algebra has been buzzing for a little while now soulful circles, and her album “Purpose” finally dropped earlier this year. “Run & Hide” is the new single and here’s the vid. I still haven’t heard the whole album but I do like the vibe of this Kwame (yes, polka-dot pimpin’ Kwame himself)…
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NextAid Bids 4 Beats Online Auction
NextAid is a Los Angeles based organisation that provides support to children in Africa who have been orphaned to the AIDS epidemic. Support the cause be bidding on some cool ‘ish in their online auction: Starting May 5th through June 1st, NextAid invites you to participate in our online auction! www.nextaid.cmarket.com Bid NOW on products…
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BrokenBeat Radio Is Back
I’ve been following this site for probably a couple of years, although updates have been sporadic. But they’re back with a new mix. See the tracklist below and grab the actual mix here – http://www.brokenbeatradio.com/shows/bbradio-042808.html Carlos Nino & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson / FIND A WAY / cdr Azymuth / TEMPOS ATRAZ / Polydor The Stance Brothers…
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Eric Lau – New Territories (Ubiquity)
Eric Lau’s debut solo album New Territories is a discovery I made on Emusic. I stumbled upon it and haven’t stopped listening since. Recently released on Ubiquity Records, New Territories is an excellent progressive soul album. Lau’s hip-hop influenced beats and funky, soulful production are the mainstay of the album which features several guest vocalists,…
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Plantlife – Love Toy
I dig Plantlife. They’re fonky in all kinds of ways. Their first album “The Return of Jack Splash” was out seemingly eons ago and did not get as widespread a hubbub as it warranted, if you ask me. Now finally the follow-up “Time Traveller” is scheduled for release in June. I believe there were some…
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Rep Life on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide
Everyone’s (well, definitely mine anyway) favorite sound scientist from outer space, mr Rep Life to you, recently appeared on Gilles Peterson’s Worldwide radio show for an interview. Futuristica label head Simon also drops a wee dj mix full of gems. Download the podcast with all this otherworldly goodness here. If you are not already familiar…
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Free Sy Smith Download
Grab the Rappers I Know Remix of Sy Smith’s “Fly Away With Me” featuring Kay of The Foundation, over at, funnily enough, the Rappers I Know blog….Thanks fellas! The original can be found on her recently released album Conflict which is an excellent serving of edgy soul and should also be added to your collection!
