addis to axum
Quantic first met Ethio-jazz pioneer Mulatu Astatke in 2004. Five years later, they were reunited at the Luckman Fine Arts Complex in LA for the Mochilla/VTech production of Timeless, where Mulatu played with a full orchestra. Quantic’s new DJ set, dubbed “Addis to Axum” and comprised almost entirely of music discovered during his 2004 trip to Ethiopia, is available now […]
lumberjack soul
“Lumberjack Soul” is the first album by soul singer Miles Bonny from Kansas City. Produced by DJ Day, Suff Daddy, 74 Miles Away a.o. Guest apperances by AHU and Fleur Earth. Available via bandcamp. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/miles-bonny-nothing-but-you.mp3″ title=”Miles Bonny – Nothin’ But You”] Miles Bonny – Nothin’ But You Lumberjack Soul by Miles Bonny MPM Support: […]
once upon a time in new york
How the squalid streets of 70s New York gave birth to music that would go on to conquer the world: Punk, Disco and Hip Hop. Producer Ben Whalley shares his experiences of filming and researching “Once Upon a Time in New York”.
look on the sunny side
The 2007 recorded mix “Look On The Sunny Side” by DJ Haylow is now available for free download on Roy Ayers Project. The mix is filled with timeless soul and jazz classics, each song is dedicated to the best time of the year … [haiku url=”http://royayersproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Look-on-the-Sunny-Side.mp3″ title=”Look On The Sunny Side – DJ Haylow”] Tracklist: 1. Kool & The Gang – […]
brewin’ sessions
Boho Fau & Elevated Soul deliver “Coffee House Swinger: Brewin’ Sessions”. The duo has truly championed the fusion jazz and hip hop. Name your price on bandcamp and download this album. COFFEE HOUSE SWINGER: BREWING SESSIONS by Elevated Soul Support: Facebook // MySpace // Soundcloud // YouTube
lost and found
“Lost and Found” is off Amon Tobin‘s new album “ISAM”, one of three albums he plans to release this year on Ninja Tune. Visit his website and get a free download of “Surge Two Fingers Mix”. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/amon-tobin-lost-and-found.mp3″ title=”Amon Tobin – Lost And Found”] Amon Tobin – Lost And Found Support: Website // Facebook // MySpace
freshman of the year
Gameboi released his debut EP “Freshman of the Year” for free on bandcamp. The project features Rapper Big Pooh and L05. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/gameboi-promise.mp3″ title=”Gameboi – Promise”] Gameboi – Promise [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/gameboi-act-right.mp3″ title=”Gameboi – Act Right (feat. Rapper Big Pooh”] Gameboi – Act Right (feat. Rapper Big Pooh Support: Twitter // Bandcamp
baby baby don’t cry
Have a listen to Mux Mool‘s remix version of Smokey Robinson’s “Baby Baby Don’t Cry”. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/smokey-robinson-baby-baby-don-cry-mux-mool.mp3″ title=”Smokey Robinson – Baby Baby Don’t Cry (Mux Mool Remix)”] Smokey Robinson – Baby Baby Don’t Cry (Mux Mool Remix) Support: Soundcloud // Facebook // Twitter
hollyweird 2.0
Tall Black Guy released his new project “Hollyweird”, free download here. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tall-black-guy-golden-sun.mp3″ title=”Tall Black Guy – GoldenSun (Tribute to Blackalicious)”] Tall Black Guy – GoldenSun (Tribute to Blackalicious) [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/tall-black-guy-i-wanna-play-summthin-for-you.mp3″ title=”Tall Black Guy – I Wanna Play Summthin’ For You”] Tall Black Guy – I Wanna Play Summthin’ For You Support: Website // Soundcloud // Facebook // MySpace
food for my soul (vol. 38)
“FOOD FOR MY SOUL” Volume 38 features ten soul tracks by Betty Davis, the Pointer Sisters, Billy Paul, Gwen McCrae, Cymande and others. Listen on Mixcloud. Tracklist: 01 Betty Davis – Shoo-B-Doop And Cop Him 02 Myra Barnes – Message From The Soul Sister 03 Clarence Reid – Nobody But You Babe 04 Pointer Sisters – Don’t It Drive You Crazy 05 Honey Cone – Innocent […]
Lianne La Havas
Check out Lianne La Havas soulful voice and enjoy the recently filmed Black Cap session video off her song “Final Form”. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/lianne-havas-final-form.mp3″ title=”Lianne La Havas – Final Form”] Lianne La Havas – Final Form Support: Facebook // MySpace // Website
sound suite volume 2
Sound Suite Volume 2 by James Yancey is a compilation series. He compiled some of his favorite Dilla joints to share with you all. Download and enjoy! (Download Vol. 1 here) Tracklist: Slum Village – Fall in Love / Slum VIllage – Climax (Girl Shit) / J-88 – Things You Do / Slum Village – Look […]
sallie ford & the sound outside
Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside released their debut LP “Dirty Radio”. Their music is based on elements of swinging roots rock, country, jazz, and blues with a contemporary lyrical stance and Ford’s instantly recognizable voice. The album is now available via iTunes or Amazon. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/sallie-ford+the-sound-outside-cage.mp3″ title=”Sallie Ford & the Sound Outside – Cage”] Sallie […]
june
“June” is the new track of Van Hunt’s forthcoming new album “What Were You Hoping For?”. He gives away one free track each month up to the release of his new album on september 27th. The next single is “Eyes Like Pearls” … stay tuned! [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/van-hunt-june.mp3″ title=”Van Hunt – June”] Van Hunt – June […]
deep in my heart
Marques Toliver released his debut EP “Butterflies Are Not Free” on Bella Union. Great classical violin with R&B songwriting. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/marques-toliver-deep-in-my-heart.mp3″ title=”Marques Toliver – Deep In My Heart”] Marques Toliver – Deep In My Heart Support: Facebook // Twitter
enough is enough | vol. 15
[haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/oddisee-al-mawrada.mp3″ title=”Oddisee – Al Mawrada”] Oddisee – Al Mawrada [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/cyhi-da-prynce-woopty-doo.mp3″ title=”CyHi Da Prynce – Woopty Doo (feat. Big Sean)”] CyHi Da Prynce – Woopty Doo (feat. Big Sean) [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/action-bronson-time-for-some.mp3″ title=”Action Bronson – Time For Some (feat. Lil Fame)”] Action Bronson – Time For Some (feat. Lil Fame) [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/pete-rock+smif-n-wessun-monumental.mp3″ title=”Pete Rock & Smif N Wessun – Monumental (feat. Tyler […]
soulphonics & ruby velle
Soulphonics & Ruby Velle are a modern R&B group based out of Atlanta. Lead female vocalist Ruby Velle, is backed by a solid lineup, including a three piece horn section (trumpet, baritone sax, tenor sax) and rhythm section (B3 organ, electric guitar, bass and drums). Their single “Heartlite” is out on Element Records, bag it on iTunes. [haiku url=”http://blog.bklyn.de/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/soulphonics+ruby-velle-the-man-says.mp3″ title=”The […]
summer soulstice
Enjoy “SUMMER SOULstice” by Andre Power. Tracklist: 01 SELASSE! – Here Comes the SUN 02 Frank Ocean – We all Try 03 Mayer Hawthorne – I Need You 04 Knxwledge – Kanaloap 05 Muhsinah – How Great 06 Thundercat – Daylight 07 Beach House – Master of None 08 The Weeknd – The Party 09 KING – Supernatural 10 Boom Clap Bachelors – Løb Stop […]