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May 24, 2013
PRINCE & 3rdEyeGirl are gearing up for their show at The Myth Saturday May 25th in Minneapolis and have been rehearsing “Even Flow” by Pearl Jam with PRINCE & 3rdEyeGirl guitarist Donna Grantis going at it on guitar! Read more of this post
May 18, 2013
Fresh off a couple of hot shows in New York City, LA, and Miami, E.R. (who, with Vagabonds rhyme partner Baysiqly, spoke exclusively with soulhead last month) is back with a new video. Read more of this post
May 13, 2013
Artist: Jaheim
Title: Age Ain’t a Factor
Released: May 9, 2013
Genre(s): R&B, Soul
Hood: New Brunswick, New Jersey USA
Label: Atlantic Records
Social: Twitter
From his forthcoming LP, Appreciation Day, due out in September, R&B crooner Jaheim returns to the scene with an ode to women of all ages, Age Aint A Factor. We heard this solid mid tempo cut this morning on The Steve Harvey Morning Show. During the interview with the crew, Jaheim revealed that he has been absent from music for the last two years due to the loss of his grandmother, which hit him hard, and a police brutality incident. The incident, Jaheim claims he was maced and his vocal chords were impacted. We are happy that he is “finding his way back” to music. If this new track is any indication, we are all in for a treat this fall. For now, enjoy.
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More about Jaheim from AllMusic.com:
A multi-talented artist, Jaheim is most famous for his R&B vocals, although he has also rapped, modeled, and acted, and appeared in Source and other hip-hop publications. Hip-hop balladeer Jaheim Hoagland hails from New Brunswick, New Jersey, where he grew up in the 176 Memorial Parkway Homes public housing project. Misfortune hit early: his father died in 1981, when he was only two years old. Coming from a musical family helped him overcome the tragedy and the many pitfalls of his environment. His grandfather, Victor Hoagland, sang with many top groups, including the Drifters, and their family reunions were big songfests. Singing at family reunions and local talent shows preceded a successful tryout at the Apollo Theater’s notoriously tough talent show. The smooth crooner, who sounded like a hybrid of Teddy Pendergrass and Luther Vandross, won the contest three times when he was 15. FULL BIO
April 26, 2013
Artist: Slow Nights
Title: Sweet Harmony
Released: March 26, 2012
Kudos to soulhead contributor C.T. Northrup for hipping us to this soulful straight ahead R&B track by Slow Nights from their recent album, Cosmos. The song has an old school feel and features solid male and female vocals which take you back to mid-80s classic soul radio. Well done! Read more of this post
April 25, 2013
Artist: Wayne Carter & The Organ Twisters
Title: Wayne Carter & The Organ Twisters
Genre: Soul, R&B, Jazz, Boogaloo
Label: Tramp Records
Released: March 13, 2013 (from original 60s 45 masters)
You Will Like This if You Like: Sharon Jones, The Daptones, Booker T. & The MGs
Groovy, soulful, funky and right in the pocket, this made our necks hurt in the soulhead office. This is simply true school R&B with an emphasis on the B. Wayne Carter and the Organ Twisters deliver great song writing and personal perspective, which make this recording stand out. Support the real y’all! In the meantime, put on your neck brace and enjoy this one! Woo hoo! This is one fun record! Read more of this post
April 24, 2013
Artist: De La Soul
Title: Get Away (feat. the Spirit of the Wu)
Hood: Long Island, New York USA
Genre(s): Golden Era Hip-Hop, Boom Bap
Released: April 17, 2013
Social: Facebook Twitter
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April 24, 2013
Artist: Cody Brandell
Title: Retrospect:The Beginning EP
Released: April 21, 2013
Hood: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Genre: R&B, Soul, Electronic, Abstract
You Will Like This If You Like: Drake, Marcus Canty, Chris Brown, Weeknd
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April 23, 2013
We thoroughly enjoyed this interview with Wu Tang Clan founding member, Ghostface Killah. Ghostface continues to shine 20 years later and this interview was a fun and informative look into the mind of this talented artist. Enjoy! Read more of this post
April 23, 2013
Artist: Janelle Monáe
Title: Q.U.E.E.N. Feat. Erykah Badu
Genre(s): Soul, R&B, Electronic, Pop
Label: Atlantic
Released: April 22, 2013
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April 23, 2013
Artist: Kendrick Lamar
Title: Hub City Threat, Minor Of The Year
Hood: Compton, California USA
Genre(s): Hip Hop, West Coast
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April 22, 2013
Artist: Little BIG Things
Title: Little BIG Things – The Mixtape
Hood: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA
Genre(s): Soul, Jazz, Funk, Rare Groove
Released: December 2012
Super soulful and jazzy at the same time, this mixtape give you everything you need for that mid day pick me up. Enjoy!
Description from Soundcloud:
The Little Big Things Crew brings you their first release: Little BIG Things – The Mix Tape, an all 7-inch mix of funk, soul, disco and boogie tunes mixed, cut and scraped by Philadelphia crate diggers Personify, FROZ1 and Case Bloom. We dug deep in our collections to compile a mix guaranteed to have your deck on blast from start to finish. Little records – BIG TUNES. Bang it loud and enjoy. And next time you’re in Philly, be sure to check out The Little Big Things Crew at The Trestle Inn’s Souled Out every 2nd Friday for the best whiskey sours in the city, Go-Go dancers, and the illest funk, soul, disco, boogie and latin 45s.
Tracklist:
1.) Sisters Love – Now Is The Time
2.) Rudy Love & The Love Family – Does Your Mama Know
3.) The Turtles – Buzz Saw
4.) Jimmy Norman – Gangster of Love Part 1
5.) Chuck Womack and The Sweet Souls – Ham Hocks and Beans
6.) B.E.H. – In the Middle of Blind Alley My Mind’s Playing Tricks on Me (Little Big Things Edit)
7.) Mocambo Allstars – The Next Message (Kenny Dope Mix)
8.) Lee Fields – I’m The Man
9.) Charles Wright & The Watts 103rd Street Band – What Can You Bring Me
10.) The Meters – People Say
11.) Lou Courtney – Hot Butter N’ All Part 1
12.) The Herb Johnson Settlement – Damph F’aint
13.) Jimmy Jones – Time and Changes
14.) Bernard Wright – Chillin’ Out
15.) Crown Heights Affair – Move Your Body and Soul
16.) Brother to Brother – In The Bottle
17.) Joe Bataan – The Bottle (La Botella)
18.) Gil Scott Heron – New World Revolution
19.) Kool & The Gang – Caribbean Festival (Disco Version)
20.) Yambu – Sunny
21.) Crown Heights Affair – Dreaming on a Dream
22.) Freeez – Southern Freeez
23.) Secret Weapon – Must Be The Music Instrumental
24.) Skyy – Here’s To You
25.) D-Train – You’re the One for Me
26.) Donald Byrd – Think Twice
27.) The S.S.O. Orchestra – Faded Lady Instrumental
28.) George McRae – Look at You
29.) Gwen McRae – Funky Sensation
30.) Linda Clifford – Runaway Love
31.) Universal Robot Band – Dance and Shake Your Tambourine
32.) Ronnie Laws – Always There
33.) Weldon Irvine – I Love You
April 19, 2013
Last week, we lost a titan in Black music, Don Blackman. Although he was truly Unsung and only gained limited commercial success, Blackman’s sound left and indelible mark on his peers and future generations. He will truly be missed.
We found a great podcast that we know you will enjoy. It features some of Don Blackman’s most important compositions and will have your head nodding all day. Enjoy! Read more of this post
April 18, 2013
Artist: Darryl Reeves
Title: The Herbie Sessions Live at The Apache Cafe, Atlanta, Georgia
Released: April 14, 2013
Personnel:
Darryl Reeves – Saxophone
Kenny Banks, Jr – Keyboards
Joel Powell – Bass
Kenton Bostick – Drums
Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Darryl Reeves
Hood: Atlanta, Georgia USA
Social: Facebook Twitter
After checking out the Dillaquarium Mixtape earlier today, we just couldn’t help digging a little further. Lucky for us, we found this awesome performance from Atlanta based saxophonist, Darryl Reeves. Things are certainly looking up in the jazz word. Could this brother be the next Robert Glasper and actually break through? We hope so! Read more of this post
April 18, 2013
Artist: Darryl Reeves
Title: The Dillaquarium Mixtape
Released: February 2013
Personnel:
Darryl Reeves – Saxophone, additional Keyboards (Vocals on Track 04)
Kenny Banks, Jr – Keyboards
Joel Powell – Bass
Kenton Bostick – Drums
Art Direction: Darryl Reeves
Recorded, Mixed, & Mastered by Darryl Reeves
Hood: Atlanta, Georgia USA
Social: Facebook Twitter
Thanks to DMV soulhead Akiima Price for the lookout on this one. We are truly digging this soulful jazzy mixtape, which will get your day off on the right foot. Enjoy! Read more of this post
April 17, 2013
Artist: Jhene Aiko
Title: The Soul Sessions Presented by CSNW
Hood: Los Angeles, CA
Label: DefJam
Released: April 1, 2013
Crew: Black Hippy
Earlier this month, CSNW put together a collection of Jhene Aiko records in a mixtape entitled, The Soul Sessions. This project will hold old fans over and introduce new ones to the beautiful, Californian. Jhene Aiko is expected to release her first studio album, Souled Out, sometime in 2013. Read more of this post
April 17, 2013
Love this rework by Common and our Fort Greene neighbor J. Period of the recent controversial new single by Jay-Z, Open Letter.
More from Davey D’s Hip Hop Corner:
So Jay-Z sparked controversy with his song Open Letter which was a response to the hoopla some in Congress was making about his trip to Cuba.. Well J Period hooked up a remix and added a scorching verse from Common.. I gotta note Common hits hard but may throw folks with his lyric about still riding for Obama..especially since he’s also talking about his support for Assaata Shakur. Read more of this post
April 15, 2013
Artist: Deniece Pearson
Title: Close to Nowhere
Hood: Romford, Essex UK
Genre(s): Soul, R&B, Pop
Label: Baronet Records
Released: March 1, 2013
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April 11, 2013
Flip Pearce’s The Soul Appreciation Society show on Solar Radio proudly presents Dj Jo Wallace playing and talking about and her favorite soul selections. Read more of this post
April 11, 2013
Artist: Jay-Z featuring Timbaland and Swizz Beats
Title: Open Letter
Hood: Brooklyn, NY
Genre(s): Hip Hop
Label: Def Jam, Roc Nation
Released: April 11, 2013
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April 4, 2013
Beyonce is back with her Mrs. Carter look in her new video, Grown Woman. Done in conjunction with her recent Pepsi deal, the video features snippets from previous videos.
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