February 24, 2011

WSLE Soundscape Radio - Forever Dilla

In memory of J Dilla, this is my tribute to one of the greatest producers to ever touch a mpc. R.I.P James Dewitt Yancy. Your legacy lives on.

Forever Dilla

Bilal - Reminisce ft Mos Def & Common
RUFIO - Think of You (For The Love Below)
The Aqua League - Shea Butter ft The Sistah
Common - It’s Your World (Pop’s Reprise) ft. Bilal
Janet Jackson - Got ‘Til It’s Gone ft Q-Tip
Big Pooh - Plastic Cups ft. Joe Scudda & Chaundon
Slum Village - Are You Ready ft DJ Jazzy Jeff
Dwele - Keep On ft Slum Village
De La Soul - Stakes is High
Keith Murray - The Rhyme (Slum Village rmx)
A Tribe Called Quest - Wordplay
Jay Dee - Pause ft Frank N Dank
Slum Village - Thelonious ft. Common
Phife Dawg - 4 Horsemen (192 N) ft No Name
Ghostface - Whip You With A Strap
N’Dea Davenport - Bullshittin’ ft Mos Def
The Roots - Can’t Stop This

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February 14, 2011

Malice & Mario Sweet - Happy 2 Year EP


Get ready to take a private journey aboard a music fueled spaceship to a place with no borders, rules, or sorrows. Malice and Mario Sweet have chartered a direct flight to a musical celebration for the open-minded lover in all of us.


It was just last month that I was introduce to husband & wife duo, Malice & Mario Sweet. Their infectious single "Speed of Light" had me jammin' in my seat as I listened. With hashtags of Happy2Year following their tweets, I eagerly awaited to hear more from them. Today Happy2Year# has arrived. This 7 song ep draws much inspiration from the late 70's funk vibe well into the 80's sound of soul music. Malice and Mario so easily express everyday feelings throughout the project all while the production keeps your soul in good spirits. Featuring production from Jus D' amato, Vitamin D, Roy Ayers, Tall Black Guy and others. Also, Portland native, Choklate checks in with a lyrical dart that hits lovely. Happy2Year is free download, so don't waste a second more. Happy Valentines from Malice & Mario Sweet!  

Malice & Mario Sweet - Living Life ft. Geo of (Blu Scholars)

February 10, 2011

Writtenhouse - Puttin' In Werk


Producers Chris Conway & Kush Shalimar along with emcee Charlie K & hypeman Somersville Sleeves better known as Writtenhouse drops their latest single "Puttin In Werk," a short yet high powered gem from their forthcoming LP, While You Were Sleeping due out next week Tuesday, February 15th. Peep the madness below as Charlie K rips it with that slick dialect of his. Respect to Writtenhouse for prevailing through adversity. All success due fellas!   

Writtenhouse - Puttin In Werk

 

 

 

 

 

February 9, 2011

Kindred The Family Soul - You Got Love ft Snoop Dogg


Kindred The Family Soul is one group that should be much bigger than they actually are. The dynamic husband and wife duo of Fatin & Aja have been a blessing to my ears ever since their debut Surrender To Love (2003) hit my car cd player. After 1 listen, I had no doubts the two would be around for many years to come. Following the release of 3 fantastic albums, the couple return with their first single "You Got Love" from their forthcoming album The Great Recession. I love the vintage yet modern soul sound they deliver on this gem, and Snoop Dogg adds to the flavor with a laid back verse perfectly fitting for the song. Give it a listen, then go and support.

Kindred The Family Soul - You Got Love ft Snoop Dogg

February 7, 2011

Tokyo Dawn Records Presents: Amalia - Art Slave


Tokyo Dawn's first lady Amalia will be dropping her debut album Art Slave on March 4, 2011. The project is a kaleidoscope of future sounds that combines producer Opolopo's eclectic style with the soulful tones of Amalia's driven vocals.  One can gather from various tracks that the late 80s, early 90s New Jack Swing and Boogie vibes were the main influences for this project. Peep the featured gem below and make sure to pick up your copy of Art Slave on March 4th.   

Amalia - 4U

 

 

 

 

 

February 5, 2011

Jinx - U ft. Monica Delgado


The south may be known for the dirty and cruck sound, but there are natives that don't get into it. Miami bred now Tampa resident, producer/emcee Jinx is one who doesn't. Aside from knowing dude personally, I truley appreciate his style which is very remeniscent of many from the Golden era. Conscious rhymes, lyrics and dope beats is Jinx's M.O. With "U," this high energy joint forces you to do just what the hook calls you to do "Lose It." The first time I heard it was last Saturday when he and Monica performed it live @ Crowbar. When the beat dropped, I couldn't resist a strong head nod. I'd been holding on to his mixtape, The Pursuit of... (Which "U" doens't appear) for a min now and finally got around to it this past week. Comprised of 18 joints ft. production from Jinx, Funkghost and Mike Mass and apperances by Dynasty, Ms Bronx and Ron Marks, it's a well composed album worthy of your listening pleasure.  

Jinx - U ft Monica Delgado

Jinx - Catch Your Breath ft Ron Marks

Homebase NYC - Sleep ft Coco (Video Teaser)

This is only a teaser, but a great one of what's to come next Wednesday, 2-9-11 courtesy of Homebase. Featuring the divine vocals of Coco from Danish group, Quadron, "Sleep" follows the soulful downtempo groove of Amel Larrieux, which I love, yet it still captures its own vibe and authenticity. I'm going on record to say, this will be amongst my top ten for the year. "Sleep" drops Monday here.  


February 4, 2011

WSLE Soundscape Radio - Episode 16


It feels so good to be back! Let me say, in the words of the god emcee, Rakim - "Sorry I left you." No long story, just that good music to kick your February 2011 off right. Enjoy!

Some things New, Some things Old

Daru Jones - Aischa feat. Black Spade - I Want U pt2 "Spirit Dilla"
Darling Lure - Melodic Healing
Jay Z - Fallin ft Bilal (9th Wonder rmx)
The Phenomenal Handclap Band - Baby (Architeq Dub)
DJ Premier - Sing Like Bilal (Instrumental)
James Blake - The Wilhelms Scream
Bilal - Robots (ClassicBeatz rmx)
Riya - Seems Like
Shaprece - Lift
Heltah Skeltah ft BCC - Leflaur Leflah Eshkoshka
Common - Resurrection (Large Pro rmx)
Mary J Blige - I Love You ft Smif N Wessun (rmx)
JimiJames - Already Done
Spacek - Eve (J Dilla rmx)
Amede & The Soundsmith -Tip Toe (feat. Shanaz Dorsett)
Black Star - Respiration ft Black Thought (Flying High rmx)

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February 1, 2011

U.City - Heartbreaker rmx ft. (Eric Roberson & Jesse Boykins III)


On Monday, I received an email from a group named U.City wanting to share a track w/me and 17 others via soundcloud. I hadn't heard of U.City, but the features on the track piqued my interest. So I clicked on the link then pressed play on the cloud and a sweet dub type track crept into my ear. The bassline and melody is very reggae inspired - I'd even go as far as saying the overall vibe reminds me of a Morgan Heritage track. That's a good look! Needless to say, I had heard of the group before under their previous moniker United Soul. The Nicolay remix of "Soul Clap" was my first taste of the group. Heartbreaker comes via their 09 release The Fall

U.City - Heartbreaker rmx

 

 

 

 

 


United Soul - Soul Clap (Nicolay Rmx ft Yahzarah and Phonte)