Hawthorne Headhunters - Myriad of Now EP

Groups breakup! It's just something that happens. Sometimes the answer is obvious (friction), while other times it's just simple differences that don't even matter. Well, St. Louis natives Black Spade and Coultrain, the two remaining members of Hawthorne Headhunters have no beef whatsoever with former members, MC Adad, I -Ced & Pro Mic. The desire to go solo was just imperative for the former three. Good for them. MC Adad is currently working on his solo while both I-Ced and Pro Mic have release dope debuts. Now Hawthorne Headhunters follow up and carry the name strong with their Myriad of Now Ep. This is just a glimpse of what's to come from the full length 14 track album due out next year. A combination of Electro, Funk, Jazz, and Soul music fused with free spirited lyrics. I'm a fan of both artists, so when I pressed play, I allowed the music to do what it do: ENGAGE! 

Myriad of Now released last month, and I've had this since the 24th of then, but for those who are still sleeping or just not at all aware, peep two gems from the EP below. Groups like Hawthorne Headhunters in my opinion deserve to be a household name, but I do understand, some things are just not for everyone. But for those that feel their eclecticism, support them on itunes and stay tuned for more. 

Hawthorne Headhunters - Teleport

 

Hawthorne Headhunters - No Crying Now, No Lyin' Down

Proh Mic - Hit The Floor ft. Coultrain & Uncle Imani

Here comes another worthy artist from the All Natural camp! Producer, songwriter and emcee, Proh Mic, one third of The Hawthorne Headhunters is readying fans for his upcoming release, Rhythm For Days (10-25-11) with an electro funk-styled dance track titled Hit The Floor. A head bobber and body mover for sure, there's no denying it grabs your attention once the needle drops or mp3 plays. 

Added to enrich the track even more is the soulful gritty vocals of my dude Coultrain and Cali emcee, Uncle Imani from The Pharcyde. Rhythm for Days is expected to be more dance orientated (not that corny watered down techno crap) unlike his past works which display various soul, hip hop, jazz and eclectic styles of music. As an entity of his own, I just got hip to him last year, so I can't speak heavily on him. However, as long as he continues to craft dope music like this and that which I've come to know, I'm a fan for life.  

Proh Mic - Hit The Floor ft Coultrain and Uncle Imani

Coultrain - While She Was Sleeping

Last week when this project dropped, it was capped at 100 downloads. Well, fortunately for those who missed like myself, Coultrain put it up himself to allow for more, new and old to get aquainted or reaquainted with his music. If you're a true fan of Coultrain, then this will serve as a refresher to what you already know. But if you're new, then you're in for a musical blessing. DJ Limelight puts together a short but nice collection of Coultrain's work from features with Hawthore Headhunters, Daru Jones, his debut "The Adventures of Seymour Liberty" and joints from his most recent work, "GodMustBeABoogieman." I encourage all new ears to behold this man. He is without a doubt, one to watch for years to come. Press play and let the adventure begin. 

Coultrain & DJ Limelight - While She Was Sleeping

Coultrain - Green (Tall Black Guy rmx)

Tall Black Guy is at it again with a dope remix to an already dope song from the remarkable Coultrain. Peep how he flips the vintage soul feel of "Green" and makes it bang in the club. Both Tall Black Guy and Coultrain have new projects out. Get them both. They're dope and free!

Coultrain - Green (TBG rmx)

Coultrain - Green (orignal)

New Coultrain: *GodMustBeABoogieMan*

The long awaited "GodMustBeABoogieMan" by the gifted poet, singer and songwriter Coultrain is finally here! If you've been checking this blog in addition to others on the web, you should know who Coultrain is by now. Dude is by far one of the greatest artists of modern times and is soon to become a well sought out name in this business. Don't compare him to anyone! Coultrain sits in his own lane and commits to making music that is inviting, warm and expressive of life, culture and love. Get your taste of the new mixtape "GodMustBeABoogieMan" via the link below. It's a 3 part experience, and the one below is laced with a summery vibe that takes me back to my days of Italian ices, banana seat bikes and fire hydrants spraying the block down in Brooklyn, N.Y. GetReadyToExperienceGreatness!

www.reverbnation.com/seymourliberty     

Coultrain - ARoofTopExperience

Black Spade - Build & Destroy

On my ride to check out the Theophilus London show out here in Tampa this past Wednesday, I equipped my ipod with the eclectic vibe of Black Spade's – Build & Destroy Mixtape. 2008's To Serve With Love was in my opinion one of the best albums of that year "serving" souled out hip hop to old and new fans such as myself. With Build & Destroy being his first mixtape ever, he's done exceptionally well showcasing his varied styles, his passion for diversity and uniqueness in his sound and art. Stoney Rock as he is also known will delight the eccentric listener with stories of disdain for the b.s in music and entertainment and the reputations built around it, the strength of life and love and of course, just straight up hard hitting lyrics and beats. Peep the track below then go download the mixtape following.         

Black Spade - Presence of You Ft Seymour Liberty


Get Union LA, Trackstar The DJ & The Smoking Section Present Black Spade – Build & Destroy Mixtape here.

Coultrain -I'll Be Around

To purveyors of good soul music, the name Coultrain shouldn't raise a questionable eye. But for the rest of the world who has yet to catch on to this sensational artist - get ready! We've featured Coultrain several times on the blog (see here), and we're giving him shine again simply because we love his music and we realize that people are still sleeping. His 2008 debut "The Adventures of Seymour Liberty" (now available) introduced a sound reminiscent of the classics. When R&B had soul and not filled with the current crock of pop overload. Here's a gem from 2001 sent to me via his manager. Pay attention to Coultrain's voice - its youthful tone which leads us up to the strength his exhibits nearly a decade later.

Coultrain - I'll Be Around

Daru Beats Got Next!

Drummer/producer, Daru Jones is no secret to the web. Like many of artist have done this year, he follows suit using the internet to his advantage and creates a name for himself and a slew of other talented artists. Back in 96', he founded Rusic Music, a well sought out production company to promote and work with the rising unsigned talents yet to be heard by the masses. Early this year, he delivered the solid,  A Work In Progress with singer AB along with Producer's Luv Tribute featuring his sister Rena. Currently residing in N.Y., the Michigan native stays on the grind working on a host of other projects and drumming for the likes of Talib Kweli, Slum Village and Black Milk when on tour. Enjoy the sampler, which is really like two albums in one. DL it here, and keep your ears tuned to the Soul-Hop of Daru Jones. 

www.myspace.com/darubeats

Daru ft. Aischa & Coultrain - Edge

Daru ft. Monica Blaire - Confused

Along Comes A Genius

What does it take to make a musical genius? Look up Coultrain and you will uncover the blueprint. A prolific writer of poetry, this St. Louis native is the personification of vintage soul during modern times. His debut, The Adventures Of Seymor Liberty (2008) send you on a musical voyage through spacey soul sounds nestled between provocative & brilliant lyricism. Right away, his distinct voice sets him apart drawing no comparisons, and with every track he justly owns making this album an instant CLASSIC! Past reviews have claimed this masterpiece nothing but stellar. Jam music, mood music, timeless music...Coultrain dishes out the missing element not just to soul, but to music in its totality. Buy it here (it's worth every dollar), and if he's ever in your city by self or with PPP, please make sure to check this brother out. Support the artist.

www.myspace.com/coultrainmusic

Coultrain - Who R U?

Coultrain - Lost In Translation ft. Black Spade