After agonizing for over 1 year and a half, the brother TrackStar the DJ has released a mix that not only entertains but also educates. Out of the Darkness is 80 minutes and 50 tracks of Organized Noize production that will make any lover of Southern production proud. Grab more info and the download HERE
As a huge fan of Wild Cookie’s debut album and this song in particular, I was interested in hearing what Wantigga could do to Red Astaire’s stellar production. Wantigga takes the nostalgic, jazzy, soul of Heroine ( listen ), incorporates it into a futuristic soundscape and makes it available for you HERE . Shouts to Philip Clark for the heads up
Never before have I heard of Wais P, but this little ditty has me excited about finding more gems from the emcee! Produced by Statik Selektah and featuring Roc Marciano, Put Jewels On It is one of those tracks that makes you feel like the Hip Hop gods have finally smiled upon your weary ears. Look for Wais P’s upcoming Pussy Rich coming soon!
New official release of audio from a Fela and Egypt 80 clan concert in the Motor City recorded shortly after his release from Nigerian prison. The 4 track, Live in Detroit 1986 album is available via Knitting Factory in the US in 2xCD, 4xLP, and digital formats. Listen and get more info HERE
In late 201o Soulman Miles Bonny released ACCAs ( download ), 25 acapellas for DJs and producers to flip to their taste. Gudina hit me in the inbox and let me know that he had something special
“…what you hear right now is some of old stash of SP1200 Beats that were made from 1994-1998. I actually recorded the beats straight from the SP1200, without any additional mixing…..just straight arrangement, & added scratches & sound effects to keep a little things interesting. What you hear is straight, raw, gritty, 12-bit texture, mono SP1200 beats with the ringy tone samples & smacking drum sounds.
I recently read an article that lamented on the lack of soul on the radio now. Teri Tobin is out to rectify that with the release of her coming album So Good to Me and it’s second single Love Me . Perfect for the season and produced by Tall Black Guy, Love Me is a feel good track makes you want to move.
Chalk up another track to add to my summer rotation, cause this one here is a straight up jam that’s taken over my playlist for the last week.
Lithuania represents with producer Deep Shoq and Kotryna representing lovely over a soulful electronic track that will surely make the mixtape circuits this season! Truly a headnodder, with it’s deep bass and infectious melody you don’t want to sleep on this
We’ve had remixes of one of Motown’s prodigal sons by Waajeed ( listen ) and Oddisee ( listen ) plus remixes ( listen ) & mixes by DJ Spinna ( listen ), now peep this remix of Lets Get It On by InnateSounds’ producer Leonard Dstroy. Grab it FREE HERE
