Sunday
Jun192011

Aaron Neville - I Know I've Been Changed

Here is the title track from Aaron Neville's new album, which sees him team up with super producer Joe Henry to create one of the most heartfelt albums of his career. Beautiful music.

Sunday
Jun192011

Jagged Edge - Lets Make Love

Some proper baby making music off of Jagged Edge's new album, The Remedy. Not really my kind of R&B, but the album is an enjoyable enough listen. Out on June 21st.

Sunday
Jun192011

Cee-Lo - Bridges

Originally intended for The Lady Killer, here is a Neptunes produced joint that featured on the It's OK EP back in December. Not sure why it missed the cut (and I'm not sure how everyone missed it), but I'm very glad we got hold of it. I love this man.

Saturday
Jun182011

Wiley - Up There

My favourite track from Wiley's new album, 100% Publishing, which will be available on Monday. I like the idea of having no features on there, and on the whole it's a pretty good listen, but nothing spectacular.

Saturday
Jun182011

50 Cent - Outlaw

So, 50 still has it - who knew? Here is the lead single from his upcoming studio album. I've got a lot of time for this.

Saturday
Jun182011

John Legend Live in Rehearsal

Mr. John Legend treating us to a few performances whilst rehearsing for his Summer tour with Sade. I've seen him live 3 times, and can safely say that he is one of the best out there. Incredible performer.

Thursday
Jun162011

12th Planet & SPL - Lootin' 92

From the guy who brought us the Dubstep classic, Reasons; 12th Planet has teamed up with SPL for this monstrous new track. I love the switch ups - you never lose interest, from the first drop to the last.

Thursday
Jun162011

Toddla T - Watch Me Dance (Feat. Roots Manuva)

Here is the title track from Toddla T's upcoming album, Watch Me Dance, which features the legendary UK rapper Roots Manuva. T has gone for a much funkier sound on this LP, and I like it, I like it a lot. Another version will be on Manuva's album, but I can't really see it topping this. ENJOY & DANCE!

Thursday
Jun162011

Jill Scott - Blessed x All Cried Out (Feat. Doug E. Fresh)

After the two stunning singles that we've heard so far this year, Shame & So In Love, here are two of my favourite album tracks from Jill Scott's upcoming fourth studio release, The Light Of The Sun. The album is set to be released on June 21st and is her first LP since leaving Hidden Beach Recordings - I'm glad to say that the move  hasn't affected the music. There aren't many female artists that excite me, Erykah & Beyoncé being the two main exceptions, but Miss Scott has been consistently brilliant, blessing us with real Soul music from the heart for the past 11 years. Some people think that 4 years is too long to make an album, I don't. If the music is this good, then she can take as long as she wants to make it (D'Angelo's break has been a bit too long now though) - it's much better than releasing 3 albums in 4 years and none reaching the standard of her previous work. Make sure you cop this on the 21st, it won't disappoint.

Thursday
Jun162011

The Roots & NaS Live @ The Roots Picnic

On the 4th June, The Roots took to the stage at the infamous Roots Picnic where they performed all of my favourite tracks from their latest album, How I Got Over, mixed with a selection of their classic hits. Then, half way through the set, they brought out Mr. Nasir Jones, who performed 8 tracks with the legendary band. This is a must hear for everyone, so here is the download link for the entire performance. NaS and Black Thought are the Kings.

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