Orpheus – VISIONS
Soul/Jazz sensation Jarrod Lawson has returned with a really great album and a new name, Orpheus. VISIONS is a 12 track peek into the excellence Jarrod has been creating during the 5 years since his eponymous release. Described as “a beautiful, bewitching, viby brew of acoustic & electronic.. →
K, Le Maestro – Make It Hot ft Big Wave & Josephin Bovién
Sexy soul from London’s K, Le Maestro with stellar, sultry vocals from Josephin Bovién. This week has just begun, but this is a strong contender for one of the best things I’ll hear over the next 7 days. As the temperature drops, this one is perfect for creating warmth through body heat!.. →
Mecca:83 – Lalah (Download)
Fresh off the news that his track wouldn’t appear on the new Gallant album due to sample clearance issues, Mecca:83 drops a quick gem to show us he’s undaunted. Here’s what inspiration from one of the dopest soul sistas on the scene right now sounds like. Enjoy and grab this one.. →
Waajeed – Detroit Love Vol. 3
Waajeed is a staunch Detroit representer, and as a co-founder of Slum Village, no one can test his mettle as a true flag bearer for The D. I’ve been a huge fan of Waajeed, and have been supporting this brother from the Bling47 days all the way up to Dirt Tech Reck. I’ve always trusted.. →
Marquis Hill – A New Life
I’ve been a fan of trumpeter/composer, Marquis Hill since I scooped up Modern Flows II almost a year ago. Little did I know I was 6 albums behind at the time. He released his 8th album, Love Tape, last month and I’ve finally gotten around to digesting it and it’s a largely fulfilling.. →
Natural Lateral – Cogito Ergo Jam
Natural Lateral is a 5 man crew who gelled together after numerous Jam sessions. Their near telepathic communication comes across through the tight grooves we find on their debut album, Cogito Ergo Jam. I was hooked from lead single, Bossa Blue but by the time you get to Stalagmite you’re.. →
Rainer Truby – Soulgliding
I became familiar with Rainer from his work with Truby Trio and whenever I see his name, I always check him out. Feb 2020, he’s dropping a 2 vinyl/CD album via BBE records compiled of records that help define a phrase he coined, Soulgliding, which is also the title of the album. Rainer defines.. →
Roy Ayers – We Live In Brooklyn Baby (Opolopo Tweak)
At around 95BPM, Roy Ayers’ We Live in Brooklyn has always been a tune that is guaranteed to get you a headnod when it plays. Swedish producer Opolopo completely changes that with his “tweak” which is available now on GAMM Records. Ramping it up to a dancefloor friendly 120BPM, Opolopo.. →
The Shure Shot (DJ Rahdu & Suaze) – Jazz Set at Domestique Panache Grand Opening
My preference for music has shifted largely to the Jazz side of things, so I’m elated that I get to spin Jazz in Birmingham next Thu, Nov 21! The homie Suaze & I will provide the soundtrack for the Grand Opening of Domestique Panache on the Southside of BHM from 6-9 PM. Come thru, enjoy some.. →
