Well, by now everyone should know about Robert Glasper’s phenomenal album that’s dropping at the end of next month.  Black Radio is going to be one of the best albums of 2012 and will definitely set the mark for what future albums should sound like. This is no surprise, the brother is affiliated with every musician of note and is more than noteworthy himself.
To be completely honest, my first exposure to Glasper was via his 2007 In My Element album, and ever since then I’ve been a fan. This mix can serve as a retrospective of sorts, containing tracks from Mood (2003) and Canvas(2005) as well as IME and Double Booked as well as fantastic live performances. Glasper is the perfect bridge for any soulhead who happens to also love Jazz and Hip Hop or however you want to arrange it. Glasper, being the hybrid he is, represents the new vanguard who will usher in the new sounds and styles or The Next Movement as it were.
Don’t just stand there, press play and get acquainted and cop the album when it drops!

BamaLoveSoul.Com Presents The Next Movement: Robert Glasper Mix | Download

01. Mos Def – Thieves in the Night feat Chris Dave & Robert Glasper
02. Robert Glasper – F.T.B. — In My Element
03. Myron – Relax — Myron & The Works
04. Rozzi Daime – Morning Light — Bownswood Bubblers vol.3
05. Dela – Get Busy — The Robert Glasper Beattape
06. JDilla – Dilla*Shine feat Robert Glasper & Zynzelay | Download
07. Robert Glasper Trio – Don’t Close Your Eyes feat. Bilal — Mood
08. Robert Glasper – Downtime — Double Booked
09. Robert Glasper Trio – Maiden Voyage feat. Bilal — Mood
10. Robert Glasper Experiment – Third Eye
11. Robert Glasper trio – Lil Tipsy — Mood
12. Robert Glasper – Portrait of an Angel –Canvas
13. Robert Glasper; Chris Dave; Mos Def – Thelonious
14. Robert Glasper – J Dillalaude — In My Element
15. Robert Glasper Experiment – For You — Double Booked
16. Robert Glasper – I Remember feat Bilal — Canvas
17. Jaleel Shaw – Optimism — Optimism

There has been an increasing interest and appreciation for out No Lunes series which until now hasn’t been available for download. Created to be a calming compilation of soulful, jazzy tunes it has apparently struck a chord with our readers. Thanks for the love and all of your comments
Grab the D/L of all 5 No Lunes HERE
Not familiar w/the No Lunes series? Check them out HERE

Berry Lipman – Act Of Threat
Envoy Of The Happy Unfortunate – Sick And Tired
Mattron – Manualabor
John Cameron – Liquid Sunshine
Alphonse Mouzon – Poobil, From Virtue
Ta Ku – Late Night Dilla
Ohbliv – Nephlegm
Tony Kinsey – Virgin Land
Frank Ricotti, Tony Hymas, Stan Sulzmann – Sidewalk
Jake One – One Foot In (Instrumental)
Somepling – ArganClic
Volker Kriegal & Spectrum – Mindwill
Tony Barthele – Harlem Bass
Dr Who Dat – Beat Rock
Def Dee – Guns Down
Andre Ceccarelli – Gang Progress
Alan Hawkshaw & Brian Bennett – Mile High Swinger
Amp Live – Playing With My Tremelo
Remy LBO – Bluebird
Destruments & Vince Foster Jr. – Song For Bobby

From The Square Roots to The Legendary Roots Crew, the Philadelphia hip hop band has always been well deserving of their highly respected status. When I listen to The Roots now, like most artists, their style has changed and I find myself yearning for their older Organix – Illadelph Halflife sound, y’know the soulful stuff. It was also around this time that they were cranking out remixes for others that really added to their quickly growing acclaim. Here is a quick mix I put together for the fans of The Roots who may not be aware of some of these remixes or for those who have heard that they exist but could never locate them. Enjoy!
Props if you know the movie that inspired the title

1 Tracie Spencer – It’s All About You (Not About Me) (The Roots Remix)
2 Mondo Grosso – Closer (The Roots Remix)
3 Les Nubians – Tabou (The Roots Remix)
4 Eric Benet & The Roots – Why *Bonus
5 Adriana Evans – Seeing is Believing (The Roots Remix)
6 Bahamadia – I Confess (The Roots Remix)
7 Sweetback – Au Natural feat Bahamadia (The Roots Remix)
8 Bobby Hutcherson – Montara (The Roots Remix)
9 Common – Reminding Me (of Sef) (The Roots Remix)
10 Olu – Sista Why (The Roots Remix)
11 The Jungle Brothers – Brain (The Roots Remix)
12 Sylk 130 – Gettin’ Into It (Brother ? Mix) *Bonus
13 Femi Kuti – Blackman Know Yourself (The Roots Remix)

DJ Rahdu – Something The Roots Made: Remixes by The Roots | Download

“Almost always, the creative dedicated minority has made the world better.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

Poignant, expressive and equally fitting words from one of the most eloquent men to have ever graced this terrestrial sphere.

As we embark on another year and another day of his remembrance, BLS has taken a few moments to cobble together a 60 minute collection of tracks, meant to uplift your spirits, if you decide to take a few moments to meditate on the message and the philosophies that Dr. King proclaimed to the world during his brief time here.

BamaLoveSoul Presents – Head To The Sky

Tracklist

01. Amel Larrieux – Get Up
02. Jamiroquai – Smile
03. Donnie – Beautiful Me
04. Lauryn Hill – Tell Him
05. Raphael Saddiq – Different Times feat. T-Boz
06. Choklate – Bigger Than You
07. Ledisi – Take Time
08. Jill Scott – The Light [Original Mix]
09. MdCL & Rahel – Hope
10. Maysa – Head To The Sky
11. Zo! – Greater Than The Sun feat. Phonte
12. Lina – Said & Done
13. DJ Deckstream – Life Is Good feat. Mos Def

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Another chilled out mix to help you combat those “Monday Blues.” With this compilation we can assure you, that any obstacles you face today will melt away as you as listen to the soothing sounds of No Lunes 005. Peep the first 4 of the series HERE

sumeo – climate for you
bah samba – tired little one
joy jones – glass boxes
insightful – sosorry
deborah bond – blind paradise
twinspirit – naked
deyampert – held him first
boozoo bajou – moanin’
part time heroes – stop, fade, blur
siaira shawn – dusk
jimpster – fluorescent blue
p’taah – ether
vivian greeen – complete
tiei – signo

BamaLoveSoul.Com presents No Lunes 005

Here’s a compilation we released 3 years ago (01.23.2009) that I found myself listening to while stuck in traffic that I really enjoyed. Figured I’d reintroduce it to the masses.
“These are songs either sampled by 88-Keys, by people with some association/affiliation with 88-Keys or someone he knows/has worked with. I hope you know how 6 Degrees of Separation works. Enjoy!”

BamaLoveSoul.com Presents 6 Degrees of 88-Keys

Gods’Illa – You Don’t Have to Be A Star Remix ft Maimouna Youssef, Bahamadia, Monie Love & MC Lyte (2011)
Illvibe Collective – Certified feat Invincible, Bahamadia & Finale (2011)
Felix Zenger – Connect feat Bahamadia (2011)
Bahamadia – Do What I Believe (2009)
Ethel Cee – Birds Ft. Bahamadia (2010)
Median – Special feat. Phonte, YahZarah & Bahamadia (2011)

No one wants to go to work the day after a holiday. If you do, there is good news, though, the latest edition of No Lunes! Pop in your earbuds while at work and get transported to a tranquil, serene soundscape that makes your customers, paperwork or caseload seem nonexistant. Grab it HERE

omar – little boy
amy winehouse – put it in the box
Kuusumum profeeta – Kovin lentaen kotin kaipllan
naked music nyc – samba contigo
azur – picture in my heart
les gammas – l’homme mysterieux
butti 49 – habit pt 1
byron the aquarius – unreleased track
shin-ski – europa
kissey asplund – with you
soulstice – the reason
five point plan – you drink confusion
natalie gardiner – move me
china – ailleurs
phuturistix – sunshine lover feat amma
j*davey – let it bleed

BamaLoveSoul.com Presents No Lunes 003

We noticed that our readers are really hungry for the Jill Scott remixes! Well, we could think of no better way to end the year than to share some of the previously posted Jill Scott remixes that we didn’t share as well as a few other treats. I also decided to compile a few Jill Scott house remixes to share with you HERE.
Thanks for a great 2011 and we ca’t wait to continue Decreasing Your HardDrive Space in 2012! Enjoy!
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Crown Royal (Simon S Remix)
A Long Walk (Madlib Remix)
Golden (Zo! Remix)
Slowly Surely (Geology Remix)
Golden (Rotary Connected Remix)
Gettin in the Way (MJ Cole Remix)

rhodesmode – freedom dance
micatone – still in time feat david friedman
silhouette brown – time waits for no one
balance and the traveling sounds – cold outside
alton miller – find a way
eccy – castle town
antoinique – sweeter
spacek – starz
green tea – Y.O.U. feat Ab
jazzyfatnastees – tumbling
lady alma - running for nothing
nicola conte – trappola mortale
gaelle – falling
break reform – perfect season

BamaLoveSoul.com presents No Lunes 002 (Compilation)

One of the only ways to have escaped hearing of producer Tall Black Guy in 2011 is to be hidden under a massive pile of rocks! This talented producer has spent his time releasing countless original compositions and remixes that have caught the ear of numerous tastemakers including UK’s chief selector, Gilles Peterson. In September his remix of Fela Kuti’s Water No Get Enemyappeared on Peterson’s acclaimed Brownswood Bubblers compilation, which helped to truly spread his name to the far corners of the Earth.
To make sure the cave dwellers get up to speed, Tall Black Guy has decided to release some of his earlier works, remixes and lesser known tracks mixed by DJ Rahdu! Check out the mix HERE, peep more of his work HERE, and grab the download by clicking the tracklisting artwork