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SF based electrofunk wizards join forces and the result is pure madness (in the greatest way). The Starship Connection EP, titled after four piece live e-Funk band, combine their shared love analog synth grooves and West Coast funk in the most cosmic way. Gritty and banging. Check out the preview. Full project releases Sept. 18th. Read More »

After much anticipation, UK rising sensation Daley premiered his official first single from his upcoming debut album on Polydor. “Remember Me” is a nice & soulful r&b groove, teaming the singer with pop darling Jessie J who sings the hook, an interpolation of the Marlena Shaw hook made famous in the late 90′s by Blue Boy on his song of ... Read More »

Pittsburgh based beat craftsman BusCrates unleashes a funky bit of wonderfulness with the release of his Funktropolis Ep. Shedding the headnodding boombap of his recent work, BusCrates takes you back to the days of spiked hair (or jheri curls), Members Only jackets, Axel Foley and Right On magazine with this heaping dose of 80′s inspired synth-boogie & electrofunk. Check it ... Read More »

ATL’s legendary DJ Kemit released the first video from his debut album Everlasting this week. The video is for the uptempo groover “Fortune Teller” that features indie soul king Eric Roberson and follows the two along as their paths intertwine with the presence of a beautiful woman they’ve both encountered. But who is she really? Find out above. There’s a nice ... Read More »

Legendary DJ Spinna put together this killer mix taking us on a journey thru the colorful catalog of velvet voiced singer Jose James. Included is many standouts from Jose’s earlier works and remixes, as well as a few new tunes from his forthcoming Blue Note release, No Beginning, No End. Tracklist: 1. Love Connection 2. Code 3. Park Bench People ... Read More »

After three stellar leaks, the enigmatic Bilal Salaam finally released the full project Bilal’s Boulder, seven tracks of sheer aural orgasms. Quite cosmic & thought provoking. “Bilal’s Boulder is a modern day aural adaptation of a series of allegories centered around Bilal Ibn Rabah, a 6th and 7th century vocalist, who, under the title of mu’addin or “caller to prayer” ... Read More »

Indianapolis based singer Bashiri Asad is back with an amazing new album Living The Dream. This soulful affair with touches of jazz, gospel and Hip Hop finds the singer bearing his soul with heartfelt songs of love, hope, heartache, social injustices & social issues. Available on iTunes. Check out the snippets. Read More »

Millennium Jazz label is back with the 7th volume in their Jazz Jousters tribute to the jazz masters series. This time the Jousters take on, flip and chop the works of guitarist Grant Green and his version of “My Funny Valentine.” Check it out! Granted – The Jazz Jousters salute Grant Green by The Jazz Jousters Read More »

Wax Poetic‘s blue eyed soulstress Kendra Morris released her debut album Banshee last week. Upon getting a copy of it, St. Louis based producer Nodzilla felt compelled to research her further. In doing so he discovered an accapella from one of his favorites on the album, “Concrete Waves,” (which had a DJ Premier mix last year) and decided to add ... Read More »

Canadian duo singer Modlee and producer Vlooper just keep coming with the blazers. Check out the short but potent Erykah-esque banger “Little Queen.” Read More »