Omar - There's Nothing Like This (Roddy Rod rmx)

Last year right around this time, DJ/producer, Roddy Rod dropped his album, Cuba Aftermarket 2 to an almost private audience. I'm sure, not intentionally, but I hadn't seen too much talk across the web regarding it. Well, if you hadn't heard it, you can preview two of the tracks here. 

As for what's new with him, this gritty souled out remix of London's based Omar's - There's Nothing Like This is pure finesse. My memories of this track always date back to the 94', 95' remix done by DJ Premier, Correction: it's the In the Park (rmx) by Trackmasters which I found my 12" copy not cassette single of, and you can check it out here. Enjoy this stellar version of an already classic gem. 

Omar - There's Nothing Like This (Roddy Rod rmx)

Jose James - Trouble (Oh No remix)

Sometime last week, I heard this remix of Jose James' latest single, Trouble. Producer, Oh No (Madlib's younger bro) lessened the bassline a tad, added some bells and whistles but overall kept the vibe very close to the original. You can purchase your copy starting tomorrow here. Trouble (Oh No Remix) by josejamesworldwide

Byron the Aquarius - Unreleased Menifesto

Not to many may know about keyboardist/producer, Byron the Aquarius but the Alabama native has been around and doing his thing since a boy. May sound bugged, but dude is only in his early twenties so it's not that hard to imagine. Over the past year I've come to know him having seen post here and there on the net about his production which in turn led me to his collaborative project, The Big Pay Back (2008) with french producer Onra. I've recently connected with Byron via Facebook and he's been putting me up on what's next in store from him. In the works and dropping real soon is The Cosmos Luxury Life LP. Also, Byron recently singed to Mr. Porter Productions (Eminem's producer) so expect to read his name within the liner notes of future projects coming out the D as well as around and abroad. 

To get you familiar with his sound, Byron decided to free up his hard drive and unleash a few beats and collaborative works from over the years for new and old fans to ride to. Enjoy and #T.A.L.K N.O.I.S.E

Byron The Aquarius - Untitled (track 3)

Byron the Aquarious - Untitled (track 6)

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

ISHE + HEZEKIAH PROJECT - Hold On (G.A.M remix)

Last week, I posted up the video and original joint to the melodious vibe "Hold On" from the ISHE + HEZEKIAH PROJECT. This week, they bless fans with the free download of the funky afro-beat remix done by Georgia Anne Muldrow. Love the artwork - a beautiful profile pic highlighting ISHE's strident features. Enjoy! 

ISHE + HEZEKIAH PROJECT - Hold On (G.A.M remix)

Darling Lure - Live From The Belly (TBG rmx)

Not taking anything away from the Midwest vibe (which I'm a huge fan of), but this joint sounds 90's East coast like a mutha. I absolutely love it! Tall Black Guy delivers this exclusive remix the only way he knows how - PURE DOPENESS! Alongside his cohorts, The Primeridian and fellow label mate, Adad, fresh of the heels of their Darling Lure debut, they keep it moving with this sure shot smash. The original "Live From the Belly" featured on The Primeridian's mixp3 "Da Crack a Dawn". Rock it 'til the end and peep how TBG easily blends the hypnotic horns played by Simeon Viltz to close the track out. And if this isn't enough for ya, mellow out to this ooh so smooth joint that I came across via GS. Amazing my dude!

"Darling Lure" available to purchase from itunes now!

Darling Lure - Live From the Belly (TBG rmx)

Tall Black Guy - The Special

Shameka Dwight - Roses Have Thorns

The first time I heard Shameka Dwight, I instantly fell in love with her voice. I couldn't quite place who I thought she reminded me of, then after listening to this gem I came across via twitter today it came to me. I won't say who, but what I will say is, with the proper marketing machine behind Shameka, she will be an artist to cross the lines of R&B, gospel and jazz very easily without losing herself. Her latest single, "Roses Have Thorns" is a lovely tale of her complexities - both the good and the ugly, sung beautifully over gentle keys, warm strings and a tender drum. Produced and written by Shameka herself, this is the second single to come from her debut Lovelations which is scheduled for a December release. 

Shameka Dwight - Roses Have Thorns