Soulful Sundays

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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Iman Omari: Worth It [Music Video]

by Duane Powell January 29, 2012 Music Videos

L.A. based producer, singer Iman Omari, album Energy was on my top ten of 2011, released a video of his tune “Worth It.” The video is extremely simple and effective with just a stool, a spliff, Iman, and his lady. Check it out!

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Erik Rico: My Prayer

by Duane Powell January 29, 2012 Singles
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L.A. based singer/producer Erik Rico released this banging soulful tune about love and inspiration. Check it out here and purchase it on iTunes. Enjoy!

"My Prayer" ALL NEW from LifeNotes music by Erik Rico/LifeNotes music
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Elephant & Castle: En Memoria (feat. Tune-Yards)

by Duane Powell January 29, 2012 Singles
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Plug Research is continuing on with greatness for 2012 with this killer 60′s cinematic inspired tune from their artistElephant & Castle featuring Bay Area electro group Tune-Yards. Download it below!

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Little Dragon: Ritual Union (Twilite Tone Mix)

by Duane Powell January 29, 2012 Music Videos

Legendary Chicago producer and DJ Twilite Tone put a funky electro spin on Little Dragon’s “Ritual Union.” Check it out!

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R.I.P. Clare Fischer

by Duane Powell January 29, 2012 Rest In Peace
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The music industry lost another major player this weekend. Grammy award winning musician, producer, and legendary composer Clare Fischer died at the age of 83 on Friday from a heart attack. No musician has maintained a career in music as diverse as Fischer. He touched almost every genre of popular music in his fifty-year span. From his [...]

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JoiStaRR: Magic Monday [Mixtape]

by Kevin January 29, 2012 Mixtapes
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My Block Records’ newest R&B star, JoiStaRR, releases her new music project, Magic Monday to ramp up her debut album, Magic this Spring. Magic Monday mixtape includes features from PJ Morton, Paul Wall, The Game, Stacey Barthe & more.

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Sonnymoon: 2012 EP

by Duane Powell January 22, 2012 Soulful Sundays
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Plug Research is starting the first quarter off greatly with the release of duo Sonnymoon‘s 2012 EP, which is five tracks of their signature lush soundscapes, electro jazzy, and ethereal madness. “Look not towards the future friends, because the time is Now.”

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Dre King: Have Some Fun (feat. Lauren Shaifer) [Video]

by Duane Powell January 22, 2012 Soulful Sundays

Producer and musician Dre King just keeps cranking out soulful bangers. Check out his latest jazzy nodder featuring his wife Lauren on vocals. Lord, let there be an album soon.

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Renee Neufville & Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave: Everything

by Duane Powell January 22, 2012 Soulful Sundays
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Our good homies at Moovmnt uploaded this killer tune to their Soundcloud page from singer Renee Neufville (of Zhane and RH Factor) featuring the head nodding bass, fender Rhodes, and drum kick production of drummer Chris Daddy Dave (Robert Glasper Experiment) that apparently is from a recording session while working on her solo debut titled, [...]

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Jimetta Rose: Ahdikshion [Music Video]

by Duane Powell January 22, 2012 Soulful Sundays

You may be familiar with the name Jimetta Rose from her collabs and contributions to the albums of Sa-Ra, Shafiq Husayn, Georgia Anne Muldrow, J1 (R.I.P.), and most recently Proh Mic. Or perhaps you heard her stellar debut album from 2009. Now the L.A. based singer is gearing up for the release of her second [...]

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