weather
Meshell Ndegeocello‘s new album “Weather” drops tomorrow. You can now stream the entire album on npr. (Pre-)Order the albun via iTunes or Amazon. Meshell Ndegeocello – Dirty World Support: Facebook // MySpace // Twitter
sly johnson
In 2010 Sly Johnson released his debut album “74” which resonates the 70s sound of Motown, with funk and jazz influences. The album features drummer Cindy Blackman (Lenny Kravitz), bassist TM Stevens (Miles Davis, James Brown), guitarist Sherrod Barnes (Roberta Flack). The opening track “Slaave 2” features Slum Village on the vocals … available on iTunes/Amazon. […]
lost & found
Lianne La Havas released her new EP “Lost & Found” via Rough Trade – listen below and purchase on iTunes. Get her EP “Live In L.A.” for free, visit her website and leave your email-address. Support: Official // Soundcloud // Facebook // Rough Trade
food for my soul (vol. 44)
Food For My Soul – Volume 44 features 30 soulful minutes by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Betty Wright, Fontella Bass, Spice, Vicki Anderson, Robert Parker, Gladys Knight and The Pips and some others. Hope you enjoy. Listen on Mixcloud. – Tracklist: 01 Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Baby Don’t Cry (Acapella Edit) 02 Betty Wright – Gimme Back My Man 03 Fontella Bass […]
ocean swim mix
Enjoyo Carlos Niño‘s 2010 released “Ocean Swim Mix” purchase here. Tracklist: 01. Miguel Atwood-Ferguson:Intro Piano 02. The Life Force Trio – Dream Of Los Angeles With Clear 03. Ammoncontact – Beat no12 04. Joy Jones – Constellations 05. Neo Muyanga – Mamaka 06. Carlos Niño – Bizarre Bazar 07. Hu Vibrational – Sahel 08. GB […]
heartaches and pain
“Heartaches and Pain,” the new single from soul singer Charles Bradley, was written during a time of great sorrow. “Tom [Brenneck] and I wrote the song as a way to help me heal from my brother’s passing,” says Bradley. “It was a heartbreaking loss for me. The loneliness and pain I felt during that time […]
food for my soul (vol. 43)
Food For My Soul – Volume 43 starring tracks by artists such as Betty Lavette, Ann Peebles, Etta James, Darrell Banks, Al Green, Otis Clay, James Brown and others. Enjoy! [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/va-food-formy-soul-43.mp3″ title=”Food For My Soul – Volume 43″] Listen on Mixcloud. Tracklist: 01 Betty Lavette – You’ll Never Change 02 Darrell Banks – Don’t Know […]
you’ve got a friend
Jesse Fischer’s group Soul Cycle is crafting a fresh new hybrid sound, with influences ranging from electro jazz, funk, garage rock, and psychedelic soul. Jesse’s compositions easily cross boundaries between jazz, soul, and pop music. Jesse’s partners in soul include alto saxophonist Brian Hogans (Sean Jones), bassist Josh David (Q-Tip), drummer Jerome Jennings (Sonny Rollins), […]
hell below
Now Again Records reissued the album “Hell Below” of the East of Underground. “Hell Below” presents nearly two hours of heavy funk and soul music played by United States Army soldiers enlisted during the politically turbulent early 1970s. Bag it via Stones Throw official release date is October 25th. [haiku url=”http://nowagainrecords.com/up/HellBelow.mp3″ title=”East of Underground – Hell Below”] […]
don’t sell your soul
Ubiquity Records is about to release the complete story and unreleased tracks by Mike James Kirkland. “Don’t Sell Your Soul” is available October 18th – pre-order here. Mike and The Censations – There’s Nothing I Can Do About It Mike James Kirkland – Hang On In There Support: Ubiquity Records // Soundcloud // Facebook
soul time!
Daptone Records is about to release a b-sides and outtake compilation of tracks by soul singer and band Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings. The new album called “Soul Time!” will be released this october. You can now listen to the track “Longer And Stronger” which is part of the soundtrack “For Colored Girls”. [haiku url=”http://www.soulbounce.com/audio/Sharon-Jones-The-Dap-Kings-Longer-And-Stronger.mp3″ title=””Sharon […]
my home
“My Home” is the first single off Neeka‘s forthcoming 3rd album “Soul Is Heavy”. Official release date is October 7th via beck to music. Support: Official // Facebook // MySpace // Twitter
hawthorne radio – episode 4
Episode 4 of Stone Throw Podcast No. 64 “Mayer Hawthorne Radio” is now ready for streaming and free download via iTunes. Check out the previously released episodes 1, 2 , 3. [haiku url=”http://stonesthrow.com/podcast/stonesthrow_68_hawthorne.mp3″ title=”Stones Throw Podcast 68 – Hawthorne Radio Ep. 4″] Stones Throw Podcast 68 – Hawthorne Radio Ep. 4 Tracklist: 01 Spice – Sweet Norma Jones 02 London Fog – Easy […]
food for my soul (vol. 42)
Food For My Soul – Volume 42 features soul tracks by artists such as Ann Peebles, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye and others. Enjoy! Listen on Mixcloud. Tracklist: 01 Ann Peebles – A Good Day For Lovin’ 02 Aretha Franklin – Rock Steady 03 Cheryl Williams – Everybody’s Happy But Me 04 Barbara & […]
newermind
SPIN pays tribute to the 20th anniversary of Nirvana’s “Nevermind”, as part of the album package they tapped some of their favorite artists to cover the influential album’s 13 songs. Get the album for free via SPIN. Have a listen to our favourite “Stay Away” by Charles Bradley & The Menahan Street Band. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/charles-bradley-stay-away.mp3″ […]
i’m getting ready
Michael Kiwanuka‘s EP “I’m Getting Ready” is now available on iTunes/Amazon, also check out his performance at the iTunes festival. [haiku url=”http://blahblahblahscience.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/02-i-need-you-by-my-side.mp3″ title=”Michael Kiwanuka – I Need You By My Side”] Michael Kiwanuka – I Need You By My Side Support: Website // Facebook // Twitter
groove jitsu
Stream and download King Megatrips “Groove Jitsu Mix” below … [haiku url=”http://mixers.b00mb0x.org/King_Megatrip_-_Groove-Jitsu.mp3″ title=”King Megatrip – Groove Jitsu”] Tracklist: 01 chef raekwon – gambinos 02 the lords of percussion – the kung fu 03 marvin holmes – ooh ooh the dragon 04 sundia – stand up and be a man (part 1) 05 curtis mayfield – […]
man or the music 2
J. Period, DJ Spinna & Spike Lee put together Michael Jackson’s tribute tape “Man or the Music Volume 2”. Featuring rare, live and remixed tracks by MJ unavailable anywhere else – including tributes by Erykah Badu, The Roots, Questlove, Stevie Wonder, YahZarah and more … Download the tape here here. Also check out Volume 1. Support: Official Page // J. Period […]