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 ;)
Miguel Migs – Everybody ft. Evelyn “Champagne” King
Always excited to hear new music from Miguel Migs….. One of San Francisco’s finest, Miguel Migs returns with a new single, entitled ‘Everybody’ featuring disco legend, Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King this summer. This release precedes Migs’ eagerly awaited album, ‘Outside the Skyline’, out later this year on the multi faceted Om Records. Migs’ reputation is such...
Phoenix – Girlfriend
What, you may ask, are such shaggy-haired indie-kids doing on this blog? Ok I admit it, this might not be what you’ve come to expect from me. Maybe I’m just getting soft in me old age, but I really frickin’ like this song. And how might a discerning punter like myself come across such a...
Hear What I See – Anthony Valadez Mix
Some more tasty selections from the mind and record bag of Anthony Valadez. Streaming player below…. Tracklist: **Intro w/ Phontae (Little Brother/The Foreign Exchange** SBTRK & Sampha – Livin Like I Do Nina Simone – Funkier Than A Mosquitos Tweeter Ifan Dafydd – No Good Joy Division – She’s Lost Control Fantastic Mr. Fox –...
Opolopo’s Soulful House Remix of 1960 What? by Gregory Porter
Tokyo Dawn’s Opolopo just posted this awesome “kick & bass rerub” house remix of jazz/soul singer Gregory Porter‘s “1960 What?” – a soul music anthem for revolutionary times, past and present. The original 12-minute track is taken from his GRAMMY nominated debut album Water and its most political song. It’s inspired in part by Kamau Kenyatta’s stories...
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JimiJames – Still In Your Heart [video]
Well dang. Jimi James might just melt your screen with her smoldering, to say the least, performance in this here video. But if you’ve ever seen Jimi James perform live, you know that she always brings bucketloads of style and artistry to go along with the hotness. This video is no different. Whaddya think?
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Taylor McFerrin feat. Ryat – Place in My Heart [video]
The other day I stumbled across this pretty wicked track from Brainfeeder artist Taylor McFerrin. Ryat’s vocals are reminiscent of Bjork, and definitely add a certain edge to this haunting song and video. “Place In My Heart” is taken from the forthcoming full length release Early Riser. Taylor McFerrin feat. Ryat – Place in My...
AFTA-1 & Nikko Gray EP
AFTA – 1 and Nikko Gray have a truly magical musical partnership. They just released this EP which exemplifies their stylized soul. In my humble opinion, AFTA-1 is making some of the best beats in years. He manages to make his tracks sound like they’re from the year 4000, but never in a sterile or...
Gregory Porter – Tour Dates and Download – Jazz/Soul Music
Motema recording artist Gregory Porter is an amazing vocalist whose accomplished, GRAMMY nominated debut album Water will find a place in the hearts of soul and jazz fans alike. He’s currently in the midst of a West Coast tour, so be sure to take this opportunity to witness his talent live. Download a free song...
Spree Wilson ft. Esthero – Don’t Pass Me By
Wow, to think I almost totally slept on this track. “Don’t Pass Me By” is a beautiful, evocative track that eludes traditional categories. It drips with soul and the addition of Esthero’s vocals make this a truly magical experience. Don’t Pass Me By ft. Esthero by spreewilson
DJ Myxzlplix – Return of the Soul Savior – Deep, Soulful House Mix
Soul Savior indeed. DJ Myxzlplix isn’t messin’ around on this seriously deep and soulful house mix. Pure dopeness. Deep & Soulful House. Tracklist 1. Moment (Atjazz Rmx)-Musaria Ft. Saturna 2. Ride With Me-Roberto Rodriguez 3. Wall of Love (Deeper Dub)-Davidson Ospina & MJ White 4. Something (So Good)-Alias Rhythm Ft. Sandy Spady 5. Monday-Will Power...
Toro Y Moi – New Beat
More from Toro Y Moi who is gearing up to release his second album Underneath The Pine later this month. This is the second song released from that album, “New Beat” and continues the deeply funky feel of “Still Sound.” Really liking this new direction and can’t wait for the album. See what you think:...
Jayvon Presents: Tron Legacy Remixed EP
LA-based producer & DJ Jayvon has created this sweet little mash-up project based on Daft Punk’s Tron Legacy movie score. In this 4 track EP, Jayvon re-imagines Sade, Terence Trent D’Arby, Lil Jon and Daft Punk themselves. The result is some atmospheric soul, the likes of which you haven’t really heard before! Well, I could...
