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Kev Brown "I Do What I Do" (Up Above)

WE SAY:Kev Brown steps in front of the mic on his debut release, but while his flows are competent, it’s his soulful production that consistently shines. THEY SAY:“Kev’s album masterfully brings back the best of that jazzy sound, while keeping the music fresh and accessible for today’s fans.” – okayplayer, 4 out of 5 stars…
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Jneiro Jarel "Three Piece Puzzle" (Ropeadope)

WE SAY:We’ve been checkin’ for Jneiro Jarel for a minute so it’s good to see this album get a proper US release. This should help alert heads to the fact that JJ is one of the dopest hip-hop producers around. Soulful & jazzy with Jneiro’s unique musical thumbprints, Three Piece Puzzle is a must-have. THEY…
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Yukihiro Fukutomi "Equality" (Pantone Music)

WE SAY: Diverse collection of tracks from ultra-accomplished producer (this is his ninth album), spanning deep house, broken beats and more, all delivered with a healthy dose of soul. Highly recommended. LISTEN:Equality featuring Rich MedinaPeace featuring Lady AlmaAll over the World featuring Victor DaviesLove Is To Blame featuring Isabelle Antena and ErnestoCat and Mouse featuring…
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The Five Corners Quintet "Chasin’ The Jazz Gone By" (Milan Records)

WE SAY:Classic-sounding soulful jazz with Latin tinges. Even the purists will be happy with this one! THEY SAY:“Stunning” – BLUES & SOUL“Doper than dope” – STRAIGHT NO CHASER“Like classic Blue Note circa ā70. Make haste people” – DJ“Delicious” – iDJ LEARN:It may be of no surprise that a band should release a few vinyl singles…
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New Procussions Track

The Procussions have just made available an advanced download of a track from their forthcoming album “5 Sparrows For 2 Cents.” The tracks is entitled “Miss January” and is available for purchase at iTunes. Take a listen to the sneak preview HERE . From the sounds of the track the Procussions have been busy raising…
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Colossus "West Oaktown" (Om Records)

WE SAY:This record really is as good as the press quotes below suggest. An essential album that will renew your love for hip-hop.THEY SAY:“Existing in a chilled-out space between Roy Ayers and Digable Planets circa Blowout Comb, West Oaktown is indeed cool like that.” – URB“A long overdue return to jazz/hip hop fusion that is…
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Rich Medina "Connecting The Dots" (Kindred Spirits U.S)

The debut album from Rich Medina “Connecting The Dots” is an accomplished collection documenting his various influences, from hip-hop to soul, jazz to house, and spoken word to Afrobeat. We introduced you to the album previously and now we can offer you some full length streaming tracks:LISTEN:01. Delirium02. Blues Baby f/ Jneiro Jarel & Ginelle…
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Free Asamov Mixtape Download
In preparation for the release of their debut album “And Now…” to be released via 6 Hole Records, Asamov are making available a free download: “The Return of Otis Holdem Mixtape”. Get it while you can HERE Hosted By DJ Shotgun 1)Asamov intro 2)Don’t stop (Otis remix) 3)Move to the left (Otis remix) 4)Alright 5)Myspace.com/asamov…
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DJ Chicken George
Who knew Austin, Texas had so much soul? DJ Chicken George brings it in bagfuls. I first came across DJ Chicken George via his eclectic and dope mixes at SoularGrooves.com. Recently Mr. CG himself contacted us to alert us to his new website : www.djchickengeorge.comThe site is freshly designed with lots of informative links, but…
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Ohmega Watts "The Find" (Ubiquity Records)
The much buzzed-about debut album “The Find” from Ohmega Watts is finally out and it sounds like classic material. Ubiquity label folks describe it as:Huge 22 track album of energetic hip-hop, funk nā soul, & downtempo from head turning MC & Producer Ohmega Watts. A debut album that has garnered a huge buzz from his…
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Rich Medina Mixtape Download

DJ/Producer/Poet Rich Medina is dropping his album Connecting the Dots on October 4th. Preview the dope sounds on this free mp3 mixtape download hosted by Bobbito – download here Official Press Info:RICH MEDINA, PRODUCER, DJ, POET, RELEASES LONG-ANTICIPATED DEBUT CD ON HIS OWN LABEL, KINDRED SPIRITS U.S.CONNECTING THE DOTS is a culmination and manifestation of…
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Free Jneiro Jarel Download
Jneiro Jarel should be as big as Madlib, J.Dilla and all those other cats. He’s versatile, soulful, jazzy, and down with some ol’ fashioned boom-bap too. Check out his site for info on his album Three Piece Puzzle which looks like its finally getting a US release, as well as his mix CD Timeless Vol…
