archipelago
Hidden Orchestra‘s Joe Acheson has put together this carefully-blended mini-mix to unveil the material for their second album “Archipelago” out on October 1st on TruThoughts. Pre-order now digital on iTunes or CD/Vinyl on Etch. Support: Facebook | Twitter | Official Site | TruThoughts
ancestors of rap
Tobias Kirmayer of the soul/funk/jazz label Tramp Records compiled prototype rap songs, “Ancestors Of Rap” unites the few existing soul and funk tracks from the late 1960s to early 70s that feature lyrics that are rhymed in rhythm. One of the most expressive examples is Who Got The Number by comedian Pigmeat Markham. Similar in style […]
heritage
Lionel Loueke just dropped his album “Heritage” on Blue Note which is a collaboration project with Robert Glasper. The album is now available via iTunes and you can download the track “Dangbe Dance” below for free. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Blue Note
it’s all over your body
José James‘ new EP is out on iTunes. Featuring Robert Glasper, Chris Daddy Dave, Pino Palladino, DJ Spinna and Emily King. The song is taken of his forthcoming 2013 Blue Note Records debut “No Beginning, No End“. Download the track “Trouble” for free here. There’s also a radio-rip version of “Vanguard” featuring famous bass guitarist […]
eccentric movements
DJ Spinna’s latest project shows off the amazing talents of Brooklyn based soul singer, Jose James. The Eccentric Movements of Jose James takes you on a musical journey thru James’ earlier works with sprinklings of music from his forthcoming Blue Note release. A couple of familiar favorites are blended effortlessly with the crooner’s eclectic mix […]
brooklyn butterfly session
The Rongetz Foundation from New York is sending in its new third album “Brooklyn Butterfly Session”, is out today on Heavenly Sweetness. Featuring musicians such as Gregory Porter, Ronnie Cuber, Renee Neufville or John Robinson. On that session, Rongetz goal was to dig more than ever into compositions that are bridging Jazz with Hip-Hop and Soul […]
label compilation no.2
For a limited time only is a free digital compilation/sampler to celebrate the new look Impossible Ark Bandcamp page (Name Your Price). Number two features tracks by Allsopp, Vosloo, Stanley, Giles, Skeletons, Jeb Loy Nichols, Plumstead Radical Club, Rhythmagic Orchestra, Twelves, Voices of Time, Examples Of Twelves. Impossible Ark Label Compilation No.2 by Various Support: […]
life as a ballad
“Life As A Ballad” is Abiah‘s (Jeremiah) upcoming new album and it will be released August 28th. Listen and download this wonderful jazz album below and on his soundcloud page. Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter
life goes on
Jazz vocalist Astrid Engberg from Copenhagen just released her debut EP “Life Goes On” on Phonosaurus Records. Stream some tracks below, the EP is available at Phonosaurus or iTunes Support: Official | Facebook | Soundcloud | Phonosaurus
christian atunde adjuah
Christian Scott dropped his new improvisation album “Christian aTunde Adjuah”. Get it via iTunes, preview streaming below and complete on NPR. Click here for Part 2 Support: Official | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube
vorka
“Vorka” is one halt of the next single off Hidden Orchestras upcoming new album “Archipelago” which will be released October 1st. “Vorka” will be available digitally on September 10th, alongside another track from “Archipelago”. Support: Facebook | Twitter | Official Site
gogo soul
“GOGO Soul” is the first single off The Rongetz Foundation’s upcoming new album “Brooklyn Butterfly Session” coming september via Heavenly Sweetness. “Gogo” featuring jazz singer Gregory Porter gives us a real taste of what the project will be made of, a powerful mixture of jazz, soul and hip hop music. The album featuring also Renee Neufville, John […]
alone together
Jazz drummer and hip-hop producer Karriem Riggins who worked for artists like Common, Slum Village, Talib Kweli and The Roots is about to release his debut album “Alone Together”. The album is a 34-track instrumental odyssey through nearly every influence on his career thus far. The project was inspired by much of the music he was […]
electro deluxe
After ten years of touring worldwide french band Electro Deluxe are back with their new double live album. This time backed with a big band the album is a musical exploration between jazz, soul and hip-hop. Get your digital copy now via iTunes. Support: Facebook | Official | MySpace | Enzo
oozy
Brownout released their new album “Ozzy” some weeks ago on KEPT Records. You can now stream two tracks off the release. Purchase via iTunes or Amazon. Support: Facebook | Twitter | tumblr | KEPT Records
vinyl podcast vol. 3
Freddie Joachim & Question presents the third part of their jazz/hip-hop “Mellow Orange – Vinyl Podcast” series, directed by Garvin Ha. Check out Vol. 2 and Vol. 1. Tracklist: 01 Bobby Hutcherson – Montara 02 Madlib – Montara 03 Grover Washington – Loran’s Dance 04 A Tribe Called Quest – Push It Along 05 Dorothy […]
is it love?
After his latest track “Patiently, We Bloom“, Diggs Duke released another fantastic song. This one is a cover version of Thundercat’s “Is It Love” featuring Vaughan Octavia. Download and read Digg’s statement on his Bandcamp site. Support: Facebook | Soundcloud | Twitter | Bandcamp
solo piano II
After years of entertaining with his larger than life musical persona and challenging all artists to work tirelessly to achieve excellence out of respect for their fans, Chilly Gonzales brings us perhaps his most powerful argument of all, the 14 pieces of Solo Piano II (Release date August 27th). In case you missed Part I […]