Duane Powell

Alexis Davis: 3

by Duane Powell July 15, 2012 Soulful Sundays

DJ/Producers Mecca: 83, Spinnerty, Simon S, and emcee Replife release the EP for their Alexis Davis project. Drawing on their own unique inspirations from the Hip Hop and musical diaspora including “hey day” boombap and the jazz fusion soaked, the quartet comes for your head with this six track banger. Neck braced required! 3 by Alexis Davis

Phony PPL: Told You So

by Duane Powell July 15, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Nice work from this nine man collective of rappers, musicians, singers, producers, and DJs. Phony PPL, coming from the BK, as a crew has been quitely making a name for themselves with their blend of Hip Hop, jazz, and ’70s inspired funky soul. The crew released the first single from their upcoming EP Nothing Special as a free download [...]

Cody ChestnuTT: That’s Still Mama

by Duane Powell July 15, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Renaissance man Cody ChestnuTT is working hard on his next album, Landing On A Hundred scheduled to release in October. The musician launched a campaign recently via kickstarter to help get this project out independently. In addition, he leaked one of the tunes from the album. “That’s Still Mama” sounds every bit like it was plucked from a ’70s [...]

Chris Rob: Waiting For You [Music Video]

by Duane Powell July 15, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Chicago born, NYC based singer and multi-instrumentalist Chris Rob released the first offering and video from his upcoming albumImagine. The video, “Waiting For You” follows the singer as he struggles to deal with the anxiety of a potential separation from the woman he loves who seemingly need time away to get centered. The song is a smooth [...]

Brownswood Bubblers Eight

by Duane Powell July 15, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Tastemaker number one, Gilles Peterson is back with the eighth installment of his Bubblers series on his label Brownswood Recordings. As with the previous seven, Peterson compiles 13 tracks of eclectic soulful rhythms from exciting up and coming artist on the global underground scene. Volume eight includes music from Four Tet, Everett James, Def Sound, Leron Thomas, One Liitle Plane, OmMas [...]

Ab: Prologue Vol. 1

by Duane Powell July 15, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Singer, musician Ab, most known for his work with Black Milk, Nat Turner, and Slum Village, come correct with the first volume in hisPrologue series. On the first, he takes the classics of Total, Shuggie Otis, Lauryn Hill, Rufus & Chaka and injects them with his unique blend of 21st century funk, jazz, doowop, Hip Hop, and grit. Black Milk is on mixing and engineering [...]

Alex Isley: LoveArtMemoirs EP

by Duane Powell July 15, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Alex Isley, daughter of Ernie from the legendary Isley Brothers, is on the scene carving her own lane into the music world with the beautiful Love/Art Memoirs EP. This self written, produced, and performed EP showcases her ability to craft her own brand of R&B; eclectic yet simple, smooth but textured, sparse but lush cosmicly coupled with her lightly poetic phrasing [...]

Frank Ocean: Sweet Life

by Duane Powell July 8, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Odd Future member Frank Ocean is giving away this sweet soulful gem as a free download, with flawless production from Pharrell, Check it out!

Breezy LoveJoy: O.B.E. Vol. 1

by Duane Powell July 8, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Killer EP from L.A. based drummer/emcee/singer Breezy LoveJoy. Funky, soulful, edgy, electro-madness, and FREE! Nuff said. O.B.E. Vol. 1 by Breezy Lovejoy

Orfeo: Quiet Nights

by Duane Powell July 8, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Really digging this smooth track from L.A. based classically trained opera singer Orfeo. His name was chosen as a tribute to the Baroque opera titled L’Orfeo, whose theme is the Greek legend Orpheus’ ability to seduce with his music and sound. Sounding more like a ’70s crooner, “Quiet Nights” is truly sweet seduction thanks to the production of Robin Hannibal of Quadron. The tune [...]

Martin Luther: Love Is The Hero

by Duane Powell July 8, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Bay Area soul funk veteran Martin Luther offered up another collection of songs from previously unreleased vaults this week. This collection really feel like an album complete in thought with his signature guitar driven rock and funk influenced soulfulness Check out his killer cover of the Hall & Oates classic, “Sara Smile” included in the collection. Cop it below, [...]

Manuals: Mid One

by Duane Powell July 8, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Chicago based Gabriel “Manuals” Wallace, drummer for The Gorillaz, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble and De La Soul, released his debut album this week. Mostly recorded in NY with members of Soul Cycle, “Mid One” take the listener on a drummer’s journey with its blend of Hip Hop, funk, pop, afrobeat, and jazz fusion. Looking for the perfect, you’ve found it! Cop it [...]

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