Soulful Sundays

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.

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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

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Nicolay & The Hot At Nights: Live in Louisville, KY

by Kevin February 12, 2012 Soulful Sundays

One of my favorite producers, Nicolay (one half of The Foreign Exchange with Phonte), is currently on tour with the Raleigh, NC based exploratory jazz trio The Hot At Nights performing their Shibuya Sessions EP live across the U.S. Thanks to the good people at Funk It, we have a front row seat to their recent [...]

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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.

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D’Angelo & The Testimony: Live in Paris (01/29/2012)

by Kevin February 12, 2012 Soulful Sundays
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Photo Credt: Mr Mass Word on the street says D’Angelo is eyeing for a comeback! Currently on tour in Europe, D’Angelo is performing a handful of new songs, some covers, as well as the classics we all love. His set from Paris, recorded 2 weeks ago, is available for download. Let’s hope a new album [...]

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Esperanza Spalding: I Can’t Help It [Michael Jackson Cover]

by Kevin February 12, 2012 Soulful Sundays
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The multi-talented Esperanza Spalding recently released an amazing rendition of Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It”. Her album Radio Music Society drops March 20th.

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Freddie Joachim: Morena

by Kevin February 12, 2012 Soulful Sundays
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Freddie Joachim releases a new track, “Morena”. You can hear more jazzy instrumentals from Freedie at Mellow Orange.

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Raphael Saadiq: They Don’t Know You (feat Common & Ledisi)

by Kevin February 12, 2012 Soulful Sundays
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An unreleased track from Raphael Saadiq and featuring Common and Ledisi circa 2004 has recently surfaced. Details below: “back in 2004 Raphael Saadiq opened his studio doors to Spacek to produced an album for one of his sub label , the album was suppose to b called “pookie blue room ” and features 10 songs produced [...]

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Whitney Houston: Gone But Never Forgotten [Mixtape]

by Kevin February 12, 2012 Soulful Sundays
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The tributes have yet to come in, but here’s a mixtape put together by DJ Ransom Dollars & DJ Cortez celebrating the music of the great Whitney Houston. Rest in Power.

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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.

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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.

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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 [...]

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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!

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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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The Decoders: Inside My Love (feat. Sy Smith)

by Duane Powell January 29, 2012 Singles
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The Decoders are Los Angeles based producer duo Itai Shapira and Todd Simon (who’s played trumpet and arranged for artist including Mayer Hawthorne and TV On The Radio). The duo has gotten together releasing a series of modern Jamaican Lovers Rock inspired versions of soul classics. Check out this beautiful rendition of the Minnie Riperton classic sung by the beautifully voiced, indie soul diva Sy Smith. [...]

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Cecilia Stalin: Step Like A Giant (2012)

by Duane Powell January 29, 2012 Hot Download
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I have been waiting for this one!!! Sweden born, London based singer Cecilia Stalin finally returns with her second full-length project. “Step Like A Giant” is the singer’s ode to John Coltrane: “Step Like A Giant” is my way of reaching out to people today that haven’t been introduced to the music of John Coltrane, who haven’t been introduced to [...]

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Louie: Female Sensitivity [prod. by Robin Hanibal]

by Duane Powell January 29, 2012 Singles
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L.A. based singer Louie is back with a second 80′s pop inspired groover produced by her better half, Robin Hanibalof Quadron and Boom Clap Bachelors. Enjoy! Female Sensitivity by Louie

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