By Jay | July 17, 2019 at 11:15 pm | No comments
Scottish Neo-soul singer-songwriter CROWN (real name Steph Thom) is gearing up to release her forthcoming solo debut album, Unlearning. The project aims to deliver unspoken truths on womxn’s experiences. Instead of speaking on universal notions of love, CROWN explores the...
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By Jay | June 30, 2019 at 12:16 am | No comments
Those familiar with the 30/70 collective will instantly recognize the cosmic melange of boom-bap dynamics, neo-soul harmonies and spiritual jazz textures that have defined their sound since their debut release Cold Radish Coma caused a stir back in 2015.
This formula was...
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By Jay | June 29, 2019 at 10:39 pm | No comments
Daptone Records has just released its 100th 45-anniversary unprecedented collaboration of talent from its legendary roster of artists.
The A-side, "Hey Brother," is a song written by The Frightnrs and originally performed on their acclaimed LP, Nothing More to Say. In...
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By Jay | June 29, 2019 at 1:14 pm | No comments
Los Angeles producer/DJ Chaboi kicks off this summer with some new fuego called "Chica Latina" featuring Jefferson D Lion and Boriqua singer Mami Sandunga. The song is a Latinx connection between Mexico, Colombia, and Puerto Rico. It's equipped to have your day party lit...
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By Jay | June 21, 2019 at 5:55 pm | No comments
Los Angeles-bred singer, songwriter, and musician Georgia Anne Muldrow recently released her new album VWETO II via Mello Music Group. WETO II is the sequel to her 2011 album by the same name. Like its predecessor, VWETO II is an all-instrumental affair, reestablishing...
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By Jay | June 20, 2019 at 4:33 pm | No comments
In celebration of Juneteenth, Long Beach native and local community organizer Senay Kenfe released a new song and music video entitled "Osiris." In Egyptian mythology, Osiris is the god of life, death, the flooding of the Nile, and the afterlife.
The homie Senay...
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By Jay | June 15, 2019 at 1:14 am | No comments
Common unveils a new single and music video entitled “HER Love” featuring Daniel Caesar and special guest Dwele. The song was also produced by the late and great J Dilla.
The soulful production underscores rhymes celebrating Hip hop culture from Jam Master Jay, all...
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By Jay | June 15, 2019 at 12:11 am | No comments
The Barcelona-based duo, Abc Dialect shares their new 4-song EP, Real Life, on Casablanca Sunset Records. Real Life is a simple and smooth listen from beginning to end. Each of the four distinctly different songs cohesively plays off one another. Collectively, the EP...
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