Sarah White - Space Madness

Right around the latter part of 08', my knowledge of Minneapolis native, Sarah White was formed. The ill remix of "Fade" by J Todd got me hip to her vibe very quickly. I eventually copped the album, Hiding Blind - which was good, but a lot different from the single. Even still, the album displayed the work of an artist who's not afraid to experiment with a plethora of sounds. 

Three years later, Miss. White is back with her latest, Space Madness - a more cohesive style project that blends entrancing soul and electronic vibes which showcase Miss. White's vocal and songwriting abilities to a greater degree. With features from up and coming soul crooner, Nicholas Ryan Gant and Cecilia Stalin and production from Rico Simon Mendez (a.k.a. DJ Don Cuco), PoLo (PapaJazz), Teddy G and additional productions from Hadyn, Space Madness could be the record that gets her the attention she deserves. And to anyone not yet  familiar with her work, I believe Space Madness serves as a great introduction.    

Sarah White Sarah White - Limitless

Sarah White - Warrior ft Cecilia Stalin

Tokyo Dawn Records Presents: The Heart

The Heart is Tokyo Dawn Records' newest release for 2010. A compilation project of 18 songs from a variety of artists - some new to me like Addiquit, Slow Drag Travellers & fLako to more familiar names like Reggie B, Jimetta Rose & Georgia Ann Muldrow. I just got through the entire record today, and for the most part - minus a few tracks it's pretty solid. The Heart will hit all major stores on September 17th , but a special pre-release edition can now be downloaded here. Peep two of my favorites from the project below.

Jay Scarlett - Gentle Persuasions ft Reggie B

Vindahl - Head Over Heels ft Coco

Dezaray Dawn - Brand New

For the house heads out there, Dezaray Dawn drops a new single from her upcoming LP The Dawning dropping late spring. With its afro-beat drum intro "Brand New” takes me back to my Orlando years (early 90's) when house music was big in the club, and everyone was sweating it out on the dance floor freakin' some of the illest moves. Written by Dezaray and produced by Lil Dave of IllVibe Collective, this joint is sure to have your body swaying. For a limited time, you can download the track here, and if you don't have her debut EP Chameleon, please give it a spin and support her organic groove. 

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Dezaray Dawn - Brand New