Lady Wray | Piece Of Me
Big Crown Records is proud to present “Piece of Me”, the sophomore full length offering from Lady Wray. This is something of a homecoming for Nicole. Where her 2016 solo debut “Queen Alone” leaned more towards Soul and R&B with tinges of hip-hop, this record changes the mixture. It’s still R&B with the textures of […]
Children Of Zeus | Balance
Following the release of their debut album ‘Travel Light’ in 2018 (which featured in numerous ‘Album of the Year’ lists), Tyler Daley and Konny Kon spent the next two years extensively touring the UK, Europe, Australia and South Africa. With shows on ice over the last 12 months, Children of Zeus took the time to […]
Nick Hakim & Roy Nathanson | Small Things
Nick Hakim and Roy Nathanson announce their collaborative album Small Things. Executive-produced by Isaiah Barr of Onyx Collective, the album sees two artists who are staples in the Onyx Collective universe join forces. The creative process behind the record was an organic one: Hakim read some of Nathanson’s poetry which in turn inspired several chords […]
Eddie Chacon | Pleasure, Joy and Happiness
This is a thoughtfully considered album of quiet, confident R&B: it doesn’t jump out at you, but rather gets in you. Produced by John Carroll Kirby, the like-minded artist and collaborator with Frank Ocean and Solange Knowles, it features restrained percussion from Kanye West’s Sunday Service drummer Lamar Carter. Celestial soul as a break from […]
Mansur Brown | Tesuto
The rising 23-year-old Brixton artist Mansur Brown, multi-instrumentalist, and producer’s three-track project is an instrumental, beat-heavy search for zen and overcoming obstacles, both of the world and trials that are deeply personal. “The name of the EP is Tesuto, which means Test in Japanese, which is representative of life and the struggles everyone universally goes […]
Ego Ella May | Honey For Wounds
South London based artist Ego Ella May is set to make her mark with her new long player, which she describes as “music to heal to”. The album follows the release of ‘So Far’, Ego’s acclaimed anthology of previously released music, ‘Honey For Wounds’ is a blend of Jazz, R&B and Neo Soul vocal musicality. Featurings […]
Sudan Archives | Athena
Sudan Archives released her new album “Athena”. She first emerged as an avant-garde violinist who channeled her playing through loop pedals. Then songwriter, vocal performer, and beat-maker. She’s captivated audiences at festivals around the world, touring her trail-blazing EPs Sudan Archives (2017) and Sink (2018). Sudan’s many identity coalesces in her debut album, Athena: a […]
Reginald Omas Mamode IV | Where We Going?
New Reginald Omas Mamode IV album “Where We Going?” is coming May 10th on Bandcamp. “Where We Going?” was partly recorded on a journey to the Mascarene Islands in search of family roots. ‘he album is reflective of the search for this lineage, which branches from ancient Mauritian Maroons – whose rich heritage, […]
Blue Lab Beats | Freedom EP
Blue Lab Beats are NK-OK and Mr. DM from London. Stream their newest E.P. “Freedom” below. Available here.
Moonchild | Voyager
‘Voyager’ is the third full-length album from LA’s Moonchild, whose candid style of soul and new-school jazz has propelled them onto a swirling, emotionally charged journey of the heart. Since cementing themselves into the vibrant LA soul scene, Moonchild have released two albums and collaborated or toured with highly-respected names in the soul-jazz crowd including […]
favourite things | 1.17
favourite things 1.17/soundcloud – holds songs by Gabriel Garzón-Montano, Jonwayne, Kid Koala feat. Emilíana Torrini, Eeph, Joey Bada$$, CoryaYo, Golden Rules, Emune, Loyle Carner, Quickly, Quickly, Wale, Saga & Thelonious Martin feat. Fashawn, Stro, Pesnoo feat. MED, Oh No & DJ Romes, Relaén x Tusken, Josh Hey, DJM, Karriem Riggins, Daedelus, Pablo Queu, Knxwledge, Nohidea, Paul White, […]
Gabriel Garzón-Montano | Jardín
On his debut LP “Jardín”, Gabriel Garzón-Montano sings of the struggles and uncertainties of living in America today, and the universal challenges of love. A Brooklyn-born and raised child of immigrant parents, Gabriel’s aesthetic is an extension of his French-Colombian heritage. His influence is a pastiche of Bach sonatas, Cumbia records, and the machine gun […]
favourite things | 6.16
Our soundcloud-selection for june 2016, „favourite things 6.16“ holds 1,5 hours of new music. The Set features tracks through various styles of music, by artists and producers such as Jonwayne, Sigmund Washington, Black Milk, Snoop Dogg, A Country Called Earth & Yassin Bey, Jeedo, DJ Shadow featuring Nils Frahm & Matthew Halsall, Kuba Kapsa Ensemble, Jono McCleery by Anthony Valadez, […]
tom misch | beat tape 2
One of bklyn’s favourite producers, Tom Misch from London/UK, is about to release his new Beat Tape Volume 2. The new album is a collaboration between him and some of his companioned musicians, Carmody, Jordan Rakei, Loyle Carner, Sam Wills, Alexa Harley, Alfa Mist, and Zak Abel. Get his first tape on bandcamp. Pre-order now on iTunes. Official release date is August […]
lianne la havas | blood
After the first LP in 2012 “Is Your Love Big Enough?”, the 25 years old, English songwriter Lianne La Havas released her long awaited second album. Watch her new acoustic live performance of the single “Unstoppable”. The album ‘Blood’ is now out and available on iTunes.
emily king | the switch
R&B singer Emily King is back with her beautiful third album, “The Switch”. Out now on her own label – available on iTunes and Amazon, full streaming below. “It definitely feels like a reintroduction. Kind of like I can finally go outside and play after staying indoors for so long … I had a lot of time to write and re-write […]
linear labs | los angeles
Linear Labs : Los Angeles compilation featuring songs from upcoming releases produced by Adrian Younge, including 12 Reasons To Die II (with Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & RZA) “Something About April II” and “The Midnight Hour” with Ali Shaheed Muhammad, alongside Younge catalog classics dating back to 2000. “In less than a year’s time, Adrian Younge’s Linear Labs imprint […]
leon bridges | coming home
Leon Bridges‘ first strides as a retro-soul artist prompted comparisons to R&B legends like Sam Cooke and Otis Redding. A singer, songwriter, and guitarist, Bridges performed in and around Fort Worth, Texas and stirred up music industry interest with analog recordings, produced by Justin Block and Austin Jenkins of White Denim. Signed to major-label Columbia, his […]