Duane Powell

Sonnymoon: Just Before Dawn

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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Plug Research and Sonnymoon continue to strike while the iron is hot. This past week, they released the first single from their upcoming debut self-titled album. “Just Before Dawn” is a dreamy and atmospheric gem with a few pulsating synth colorations with Anna’s light and beautiful voice floating about before ending in a whimsical pace with accordion-like stings arrangements and soundscapes. The single [...]

The Next Movement: Robert Glasper Mix

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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Without a doubt, the first big and anticipated release of 2012 is Robert Glasper’s Experiment’s fifth album, which is set to be released February 28th. This album will introduce Robert Glasper to a whole new world of listeners thanks to the stellar list of guest features including Yassin Bey aka Mos Def, Erykah Badu, and Musiq Soulchild. To get the unfamiliar up to [...]

Miles Bonny & B. Lewis: Together Forever

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

InNatesounds member Miles Bonny and Cali beatmaker B. Lewis joining forces could only mean one thing, MUSICAL HEAT! The two released this soulful head-nodding groover from their upcoming EP that’s set to be released March 6th. In the meantime, get a free download here and check out the video.

Sarah White: Limitless [Music Video]

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Brooklyn based singer Sarah White dazzles with a video of her electric soul tune “Limitless” produced by Hadyn from her album Space Madness, which we told you about in October. The video is her love song shot along a car ride with her young one and significant other. Enjoy!

Teedra Moses: Another LuvR (feat. Wale) [Music Video]

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

At last, songbird Teedra Moses has returned with new hotness in the form of this video for her tune “Another LuvR” featuring emcee Wale. The video was directed by Philthegod and follows the beauty as she comes to grips with the fact that she wants out!

Gwen Bunn: Epitome

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

I was introduced to GA based singer Gwen Bunn by Phonte aka Tigallo and I’m so glad for the recommendation. Gwen is an incredible singer, songwriter, musician, and pretty young in age (compared to most soulful singers of now) but her music is very mature in nature as it draws from many genres before her. This week, she released a leak [...]

Tiombe Lockhart: Augustus & Me

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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NY songstress Tiombe Lockhart, most known for her work with her band Cubic Zirconia and as a featured vocalist on the first PPP album, released this nice three tracker via Fresh Selects filled with beautiful tunes she composed over riddims by the dub master legend Augustus Pablo. DOWNLOAD

All Cows Eat Grass: Be Kool EP

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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All Cows Eat Grass is the alter ego of former Jaspects member and Janelle Monae keyboardistT. Brown. Picking up from where the now defunct Jaspects left off, A.C.E.G.’s Be Kool EP (as well as the Milk EP) is a pulsating electrofunk affair complete with swirling synths, heavy drum beats, and Brown’s sincere melodies a la voice box (at times). Great tunes for long drives that will also have [...]

Quadron: Day [Music Video]

by Duane Powell February 19, 2012 Soulful Sundays

The Danish dynamic duo shot this beautiful video for their dreamy song “Day,” while sailing in the Caribbean. Dive in!

THEESatisfaction: QUEENS

by Duane Powell February 12, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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You may recognize the name THEESatisfaction from their collab with Shabazz Palaces. Now the duo is gearing for the release of their debut album awE naturalE on the SubPop label in March, which will feature Palaceer Lazaroaka Ishmael Butler on two tracks. Check out the duo’s first single “Queens” and get a free download by signing up for their email list.

Dilouya: Faithful Circus [Album Preview]

by Duane Powell February 12, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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On February 20th, a killer album will be released from a French producer/composer name Dilouya. The album’s filled with seventies inspired jazzy soul and funk tunes reminiscent of some of the best acid jazz bands of the nineties. So it’s quite befitting that he has guest features from acid jazz legends like Omar, Ndea Davenport of Brand New Heavies, and [...]

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B.jamelle: UpsideRound [prod by 00Gensis]

by Duane Powell February 12, 2012 Singles

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DMV based singer B.jamelle returns with another spacey topsy turvy groover. This time produced by 00Gensis.Check it out! UpsideRound by B.jamelle

Jessie Ware & Sampha: Valentine [Music Video]

by Duane Powell February 12, 2012 Music Videos

UK based electro-pop singer Jessie Ware released a stunning yet simple black and white video to her single and collab with producer/singer Sampha exposing the true nature of the hearts to their “Valentine.” Purchase the single on iTunes.

Jahah: Bare My Heart [Music Video]

by Duane Powell February 5, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Awesome song and video from ATL based singer Jahah declaring his affection while “baring his heart.” You can cop this single from his forthcoming album Nostalgia BLACK on iTunes.

Rhonda Thomas: Just Us [Music Video]

by Duane Powell February 5, 2012 Soulful Sundays

ATL based indie soul divas Rhonda Thomas and Avery Sunshine released a beautiful and fun video to their collab from Thomas’ second album Listen. “Just Us” is a remake of the Two Tons O’ Fun soul club classic and these ladies handled it with perfection. The video follows the friends along as they hang out and take in some dancing culture. We even get to [...]

The Slakadeliqs: The Other Side of Tomorrow

by Duane Powell February 5, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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The Slakadeliqs is the less Hip Hop alter ego of Toronto based producer/singer Slakah The Beatchild. “The Other Side Of Tomorrow” sees the producer in a much more musical environment with a heavy dose of sixties and seventies inspired string, guitar laden, and sunshine driven pop tunes. The EP is available with a pay what you wish option. Also check out [...]

Yuna: Live Your Life

by Duane Powell February 5, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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I’m really feeling this simple and danceable joint from Malaysian singer/songwriter/musician Yuna thanks impart to the string laced and beat drum production of The Neptunes. It’s taken from her forthcoming self-titled album on the FADER label. Check it out and purchase it on iTunes here.

Sureshot Symphony Solution: Chair On The Ceiling (feat. Coultrain) [Music Video]

by Duane Powell February 5, 2012 Soulful Sundays

The Sureshot Symphony Solution is the latest project from SF based DJ Sureshot of theSharpshooters. The Good Look EP is a perfect marriage between Hip Hop and jazz with northern soul and sixties inspired pyschedelica. Guests include: Ohmega Watts, legendary The Mighty Pope, Myron & E, Moeses Soulright, and St. Louis soul prince and KN fav Coultrain. Check out the awesome [...]

Knxwledge & Blackspade: Spand Revisted

by Duane Powell February 5, 2012 Soulful Sundays

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Check out this killer joint where St. Louis emcee/producer Black Spade spits fire over the instrumental joint “Spand” from Philly beatmaker Knxwledge taken from his Komposure EP from last year. Enjoy!

Esperanza Spalding: Black Gold (feat. Algebra Blessett) [Short Film]

by Duane Powell February 5, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Grammy award winning singer/musician Esperanza Spalding released an inspiring short film to her beautiful first single ‘Black Gold“ from her highly anticipated album Radio Music Society. It’s a perfect way to kick off Black History Month so make sure to check out the short film, which follows a father as he teaches his sons lessons in pride and self-esteem as they learn about the history of [...]

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