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

    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…

    November 21, 2005
  • Jneiro Jarel "Three Piece Puzzle" (Ropeadope)

    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…

    November 10, 2005
  • Yukihiro Fukutomi "Equality" (Pantone Music)

    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…

    November 5, 2005
  • The Five Corners Quintet "Chasin’ The Jazz Gone By" (Milan Records)

    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 ā€˜70. Make haste people” – DJ“Delicious” – iDJ LEARN:It may be of no surprise that a band should release a few vinyl singles…

    October 26, 2005
  • New Procussions Track

    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…

    October 26, 2005
  • Colossus "West Oaktown" (Om Records)

    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…

    October 19, 2005
  • Rich Medina "Connecting The Dots" (Kindred Spirits U.S)

    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…

    October 15, 2005
  • 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…

    October 5, 2005
  • 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…

    October 3, 2005
  • 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 n’ soul, & downtempo from head turning MC & Producer Ohmega Watts. A debut album that has garnered a huge buzz from his…

    September 22, 2005
  • Rich Medina Mixtape Download

    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…

    September 19, 2005
  • 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…

    September 16, 2005
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