Get into the new EP from Kia Bennett featuring a collection of songs + collaborations from a range of other artists and producers albums including Soulpersona, Twin Cities, Ezel, Osunlade, and Elise Perry. The soulful 6 track EP ranges from soulful broken beat, electronica, neo soul, nu-jazz + rare groove. Get it HERE
New York’s Tai Allen + Vicelounge just dropped some new material to keep us going until the new project is ready June 2012. The 4 track EP features fellow band members and includes mash ups, live outtakes + fresh breakbeats. Check out the full tracks HERE and download them for free ! vicelounge.com facebook.com/vicelounge twitter.com/vicelounge
Frolab x All The Way Live Presents…
The Robert Glasper Experiment LIVE “Bootleg Radio“featuring live performances from places such as The Blue Note, Highline Ballroom, and the Montreux Jazz Festival with collaborations from Q-Tip, Phonte, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, and Yasiin Bey.
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01-Black Radio feat.Yasiin Bey (Blue Note NYC)
02-A Love Supreme (Blue Note NYC)
03-Searching feat. Pete Rock (Roy Ayers Tribute at Jazz A La Villette- Paris, France)
04-Stakes is High feat. Yasiin Bey & Jon Jon (Blue Note NYC)
05-Electric Relaxation feat. Q-Tip (Highline Ballroom NYC)
06-The Way You Do It/Soul Control feat. Phonte (Le Poisson NYC)
07-Fever feat. Q-Tip (Highline Ballroom NYC)
08-ALL CAPS feat. DOOM (Montreux Jazz Festival)
09-Kick Push feat. Lupe Fiasco (Blue Note NYC)
10-Fantastic feat. Yasiin Bey (Blue Note NYC)
11-Find A Way feat. Q-Tip (Highline Ballroom NYC)
12-Reminisce feat. Bilal, Yasiin Bey (Highline Ballroom NYC)
13-Cypher feat. Lupe Fiasco,Yasiin Bey, Kanye West (Blue Note NYC)
Introducing Ms.Sounday !
Hailing from Moscow, this young star is the first of Russia’s next generation Soul artists to bless our airwaves here, and i should also mention Eduard Shum (aka DJ Shum) from Moscow City for the heads up. Ms.Sounday (aka Tanya Shcherbina) is a 21 year old singer who’s already a favorite amongst the Russian Neo-Soul muzyke crowds. With influences like Jill Scott, Ledisi, Brian McKnight, Kirk Franklin and Frank McComb to name a few she can’t really go wrong. Her performance at last year’s Institute of Contemporary Art attracted the attention of fellow students which lead to her meeting Petersburg musician and producer Bon.Q who’s behind her tracks along with her sister Anna who contributes to writing the lyrics. Ms.Sounday’s new 7 track EP is currently up on soundcloud as a free download HERE and you can find her on facebook HERE.
Download ALL FIVE tracks from the RE:GENERATION film – including “A La Modeliste” feat. Erykah Badu – + (*BONUS*) remixes of the songs for FREE..from HERE.. Enjoy & Share
The Best of Mark de Clive-Lowe mixed by the legendary DJ Spinna includes 34 tracks of MdCL productions, remixes and collaborations with Kenny Dope (Masters At Work), DJ Spinna, Phil Asher (Restless Soul), Zed Bias and more. The mix takes you on a journey covering an array of genres including downtempo, soul, breaks, and house. Download it HERE
Mark de Clive-Lowe’s ninth solo album, ‘Renegades’ is out now on
Tru Thoughts Records. HERE
Tracklist:
1. Freesoul Sessions – EP1 Part III (Live) (Antipodean)
2. MdCL – Koko + Lee Roe (Mashibeats)
3. MdCL presents Rahel – Hope (Mashibeats)
4. Mark de Clive-Lowe feat Bembe Segue – Heaven (ABB Soul)
5. Mark de Clive-Lowe – Pino & Mashi (ABB Soul)
6. Mark de Clive-Lowe feat nia andrews – We Renegades (Tru Thoughts)
7. The Politik feat Blu – Moonlight (Antipodean)
8. Isoul8 + MdCL – Stop Bajon (Archive)
9. Lady Alma – Running for Nothing (Antipodean)
10. Mark de Clive-Lowe – Just Wanna (Tru Thoughts)
11. Mark de Clive-Lowe feat nia andrews – The Why (Tru Thoughts)
12. Omar – Your Mess (MdCL remix) (Tru Thoughts)
13. Zed Bias feat Toddla T & MdCL – Koolade (Tru Thoughts)
14. Mark de Clive-Lowe feat Omar + Sheila E – Get Started (Tru Thoughts)
15. Sandra St Victor – F.M.A.O.-ocity (instrumental) (Strategic Soul Ventures)
16. MdCL – Eight (Mashibeats)
17. Shirley Horn – Return to Paradise (Mark de Clive-Lowe remix) (Verve)
18. Mark de Clive-Lowe & Olatunde – The Calling (Mashibeats)
19. Phlash & Friends – Running feat Shea Soul (Archive)
20. Shafiq Husayn – Nirvana (MdCL remix) (Plug Research)
21. Alison Crockett – When I Think of You (Mark de Clive-Lowe remix) (Sol Image)
22. Aaries – Don’t Give It Up (MdCL remix) (test)
23. Mark de Clive-Lowe feat Abdul Shyllon – Relax… Unwind (MAW Records)
24. The Politik – Money (Don’t Let It Catch Ya) (Antipodean)
25. Mark de Clive-Lowe – Slide (ABB Soul)
26. DJ Spinna feat Ovasoul7 – You Should Be Loving Me (Wonderwax)
27. Yameen feat Lady Alma – Light of Love (MdCL remix) (Rumble Pack)
28. Sole Fusion feat Vee – I Got Rhythm (Dopewax)
29. MdCL presents Sy Smith – Truth (Strictly Rhythm)
30. Incognito – Feel The Pressure (Mark de Clive-Lowe remix) (Dome)
31. MusicLoveLife – The Bass that Don’t Stop (Nepenta)
32. Mark de Clive-Lowe – El Dia Perfecto (Universal)
33. Ed Motta – É muita Gig Véi !!! (MdCL remix) (Ether)
34. MdCL feat Bembe Segue – Love Broke (Mashibeats)
In anticipation of the new project “Addicted To Love Jones”, Briggs Management just released a three track download taster package of live recordings and collaborations from Washington D.C songbird and Meltdown Favorite Tamika Love Jones. Included is “Insanity” (Recorded Live @ Omega studios D.C), an epic 7 and half minute journey through Hiphop/Jazz and Soul, borrowing a bassline from A Tribe Called Quests Electric Relaxation and laid down in a way only Tamika can. It’s also one of this years most requested songs from listeners. Aside from that, the package also comes with a recording of “Damn, Damn, Damn”, Live @ Indulj, another standout track from her previous projectLove Jones EP which is also a big show favorite, plus an exclusive version of “Over It” featuring New York’s DJ Conscience. Click HERE to get the downloads courtesy of The Briggs Report and stay tuned for more.
I’m really diggin this album, and luckily found it just in time for last weeks show. Hannibal King, Hip Hop producer from Queens known for his Villains Gone Bad beat tape series dropped the new project 6th November featuring some seriously nice Hip Hop / Soul goodness and includes people like 10ille, Waneek, Ace Da Vinci, Bub Styles and more… shouts to Bipolar Soul where i spotted it! Pick up the album HERE
Gods’illa’s CPR The Blend Tape hosted by DJ Lo Down Loretta Brown aka Erykah Badu features all original music with guest appearances from Maimouna Youseff, RatheMC, XO and yU of Diamond District, KingPen Slim amongst others. Gods’illa hold the proud distinction of being the first artists to have a mixtape hosted by the legendary Erykah Badu, and you can pick it up in two versions, Dirty or Clean
French producers Geteye just dropped a 15 track project using acapellas from Hezekiah’s Delicious Porn album with some dope loops and beats. Pick it up HERE
Featured on last weeks Meltdown show, Green Street‘s Bossa Nova flavoured “Abundance”, is lifted from their new album Endless Summer. The Brooklyn crew hooked up with DJBooth.net to release the album (the follow-up to April’s Don’t Look Down,) featuring 10 original cuts from emcees A-Live and Soupa plus producer Renaissance. Get it HERE
Mic Blu’s six track Blu Sampler dropped 4th July just gone and he’s giving it away for free courtesy of Lion Force Records. Pass by and pick it up here!
French Soul Music at it’s best.. This Akoma Aya | “Créolité Urbaine” feat. Afrosoulicious is from the 19 track “Soulissime”Vol. 1 Compilation (2010) which has been getting some good spins here on Meltdown.. available at http://www.soulissime.com/index.html as a free download. Shouts to DJComeOfAge!
New comer ‘L’ out of Toronto CA dropped his new 14 track Mixtape 15 April 2011 titled “The Last 12 Months”, a labor of love that he started last year amidst tons of uncertainty coupled with an intense hunger and desire to be heard. He says; when he began recording this project he knew from the outset that he wanted to make statement tracks, showcase his skill and bring a new element to whatever beat he rhymed on. Being so excited to share the project, he’s giving it away as a free download on his Bandcamp page and say’s “The last 12 Months” was all about being heard. The next 12 Months he wants everyone to LISTEN! Pick up a copy here http://12thlettermusic.bandcamp.com
To celebrate the epic posse cut “We’re On Top (#ohiotakeover)”, J Rawls presents a mixtape featuring exclusive material from some of Ohio’s best hip-hop talent. “We’re On Top” is now available on iTunes. J Rawls‘ new album The Hip Hip Affect coming 2011. grab the Mixtape HERE
Five sought-after remixes from DJ Day, including reworkings of tracks by Nas, Erykah Badu, the Jungle Brothers, and a previously unreleased remix of Four Hills. Grab it HERE
1. Four Hills (Remix)
2. It Still Ain’t Hard To Tell
3. What Planet What Station
4. Honey (DJ Day Remix)
5. Honey (DJ Day Remix) (Instrumental)
Founder of Buttasmoove Entertainment – Singer / Songwriter & producer Dean Anthoni aka Whodini; – may be a new face on the block, however requires little introduction within the Underground Urban Music Scene.
His “Buttasmoove” formula has gained him recognition across the country and has allowed him to perform alongside established artists such as: Jamelia, Ms. Dynamite, J.D. a.k.a. Dready, Black Twang & Bruza. He also scored a victory at the MTV Base Lounge Open Mic Session, Now at last the nation gets to see and hear Dean Anthoni appearing as a solo artist!
His career begun as a forefront member of the group “IV Play” since that time, Dean Anthoni has evolved and developed his own identity and unique style.
When asked what he plans to achieve he replied “I aim to bring R’n'B back to its true essence!” Influenced by artists from various genres of music from Hip Hop to Reggae, Dean has recognized that there is a great deal to learn, however that emulation is only the starting point.
Through writing & production he has gained a great deal of respect & recognition from the UK Urban fraternity by working with notable artists such as: J.D. a.k.a. Dready, Zena, MSI/Asylum, Tippa Irie, Terri Walker & Moorish Delta 7. Due to his credibility within this arena, Dean Anthoni has shared his talent by working with underground hip hop acts such E.l.e.m.e.n.t.z, Estee, Young Faces & Brasko who he has made part of the Buttasmoove family and feature on some tracks from Dean Anthoni‘s forthcoming album.
Dean has also tried his hand at video production, directing Estee’s first video “Stakz Iz Back”. He also featured in the Young Faces video for “It’s Get’s Better” before releasing the solo video for “All About U”. Dean is a rare find in today’s music scene. Not only is he a true R’n'B artist of worth but he is an artist who defines the true sense of the word. True music connoisseurs let’s welcome Dean Anthoni aka Whodini. DOWNLOAD HERELISTEN HERE
You’ll recall Sam Champs..the Brooklyn based producer and the man behind the remix of D’Angelo’s – Left & Right i was droppin on the show a while back.. well he’s now teamed up with Bama LoveSoul to drop a full 6 track remix EP as a free digi download HERE Look out for more of this on forthcoming shows.. Enjoy! Released: 22 December 2010 All tracks produced by Sam Champ
A killer new Soul cut from Los Angeles based multi talented singer, songwriter, actress & producer Promise Marks. Her single "Chill With You" is one of three lifted from her upcoming album due later in 2012 via her Label, Wrong Door Records.
MUSIC HEADS UNITE: Mad-cool look at DJ Jazzy Jeff's record collection. True crate diggers will appreciate this with some great back stories.