Soulful Sundays

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 [...]

DILOUYA'S FAITHFUL CIRCUS - ALBUM PREVIEW - OUT FEBRUARY 20TH by Dilouya

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

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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.

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.

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 [...]

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.

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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