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Afta-1, Nikko Gray Love Fest
In honor of Afta-1 & Nikko Gray’s soul-stirring performance at Strictly Social (the best event in LA to see live progressive soul music) last week, I decided to round-up some choice downloads from them, for you, my lovely readers. Hopefully both these artists will drop full-length projects on us before too long…. More info on…
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Russell Taylor – Press Pause – Video
Independent soul artist Russell Taylor, who Soultracks describes as “..among the best kept secrets in contemporary music…” is re-releasing his well-received album Confessional next month. The single “Press Pause” gives you a taste of what Taylor is all about as he humorously deals with an over-zealous lover. Keep up with RT at http://www.russelltaylor.net/
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Banksy – Exit Through The Gift Shop – Trailer
The mysterious street artist Banksy is set to premier his documentary Exit Through The Gift Shop at the Sundance Film Festival. Although he is rumored to appear in the flick, it is doubtful as to whether he will actually reveal his identity. Check the trailer below. Thanks to ArrestedMotion for all the infos. More at…
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Scion Launches Installation 6: Video – This Weekend
Scion kicks off the next incarnation of its national art tour this weekend in Los Angeles. Installation 6: VIDEO features an all-video lineup which will visit several cities over the coming months. Featured artists are: Dust la Rock (Brooklyn, NY), Eric Nakamura (Los Angeles, CA), Saelee Oh (Los Angeles, CA), Funeral Fog (French + Alan…
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Jack Splash – Heir To The Throne Mixtape
The first of three free mixtapes to precede Jack Splash’ J Records official album release. Download Jack Splash – Heir To The Throne At first listen, Jack Splash’s lyrics are glitzy & inspired by living the life. But with an open ear, the differences between the mixtape and Jack’s previous work with Plantlife are apparent.…
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Jack Splash – King of the Beats Mixtape
Jack Splash returns with another free album download. This one is significantly better than the previous freebie, Heir To The Throne, and demonstrates his production chops. I’m curious as to how his official album will sound. He seems to have ditched the funk-soul persona in favor of a more ‘gully’ (remember that word?!) hip-hop persona.…
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Rita J – No Regrets – video
Rita J drops her first single from her Artist Workshop album on All Natural. “No Regrets” is good, solid hip-hop with a nice beat that Rita J spits all kinds of fire over. Definitely makes me want to check out the album which features production from Black Spade, Kenny Keys, Yuani, Rashid Hadee, Tre Styles,…
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Rob Abeyta Jr Video Interview
Rob Abeyta, Jr is a dope visual artist & art director who has worked with companies such as Girl Skateboard, Nike, Stussy, and on projects with Estevan Oriol and Mister Cartoon.He has published a book with Upper Playground, and recently participated in Scion’s Installation 5 national art tour. In this video he discusses the tour…
