Hidden Beach | Crates: Remix Fundamentals Vol. 1

Hidden Beach kicks off the summer with the launch of a new remix compilation series entitled CRATES: REMIX FUNDAMENTALS VOLUME 1 SPRING SUMMER FEELING. The first volumes of this series will be eclectic collections of Jill Scott hits remixed and re-grooved by some of the music industry’s best DJs and Producer/Remixers.

Jill Scott’s original vocals were paired with some of music’s most influential DJs and Producer/Remixers. DJ Jazzy Jeff, the architect of Scott’s multi-platinum debut “Who Is Jill Scott?,” was the only producer to work directly with Jill Scott. His Jazzy Jeff Redux of “A Long Walk” appears for the first time on CD on VOLUME 1.

The centerpiece of CRATES: VOLUME 1 is “Spring Summer Feeling – The Ron Trent Mix” a lush ten minute plus House music re-tooling of Jill Scott’s homage to Minnie Ripperton that will transport audiences poolside in Miami. Ron Trent offers ” Voices like Jill’s are a credit to the expansive legacy of our culture. We need more like her.” He continues, “It was an honor to have offered my rendition of “Spring Summer Feeling.” I paid close attention to the integrity of her voice also keeping with the uptempo roots of R&B and Afro-Beat flavor. The misconception is dance music is something divorced from R&B when it is historically one in the same.”

Besides Ron Trent and DJ Jazzy Jeff, on CRATES: VOLUME 1, fans will be treated to new versions of their favorite Jill Scott songs by Mr Mig (Beyoncé, Diddy, Kristine W), Ca$e Boogie (Young Money, Jamie Foxx), and Jaymes”Th3ree Fourteen” Ball (Trick Daddy, Maybach Music) among others.

GET THE FREE CRATES/CHOSEN FEW MIXTAPE AVAILABLE HERE

Filed under: MUSIC, Crates: Remix Fundamentals, Hidden Beach, Jill Scott

Paris Toon Feat Mothers Favorite Child | Vintage Sounds

Here’s a flash back to some vintage + classic Mothers Favorite Child (MFC) joints to enjoy while we get ready for the new album to drop in late June. First up is the Lydia REMIX” of “Simply U” featuring Lydia Harrell on vocals, Tomo Fujita on guitar and MFC. Written and produced by Paris Toon + Lydia. It’s sweet Soul music all the way taken from the “Genius at Birth” demo album and comes as an exclusive Free Download.

Next up we have The original version of “Simply You” that started the whole Mother’s Favorite Child buzz in 1998 and which was featured on the 2004 Soul Lounge Vol. 1 CD! This was the sound Paris Toon chose to go with when he stopped producing Hip Hop in 1997. This original version Features Eddie Sanabria on vocals + Lenny Stallworth on bass!
Download and enjoy the sounds of Mothers Favorite Child !!

Filed under: Indie Soul, Mother's Favorite Child, Paris Toon, Phoenix, Soul, Vintage

Steffen Morrison | Let’s get it on

Debut UK single from Dutch soulstar Steffen Morrison – gaining a single release on Andy Davies’ most credible StreetSoul records. Steffen just completed a Euro tour supporting Raphael Saadiq – and we hear rumours that Raphael will be Producing some future cuts. This is a wicked slice of modern soul and a great launch from this emerging sylish soul talent.

Filed under: Indie Soul, MUSIC, Holland, Soul, Steffen Morrison

Promise Marks | New Project

Meet the amazing Promise Marks ! The Los Angeles based and multi talented singer, songwriter, actress & producer who is currently enjoying success on the back of her recent releases this year with radio play and support across the UK, Germany, Spain, Brazil + Lagos Nigeria.

Her single “Whatever Happened” is currently riding high in the UK Soul Charts [May 23rd] with another new release “Chill With You” charting at No.5 in the same week on the Luxury Soul Charts in Lagos, Nigeria.

Under the musical direction of Producer + Musician Richard Duvivier, the pair have been patiently working hard together on this current project for the past 2 years which also marked the birth of their Production Label, Wrong Door Records. Promise Marks is a rising star and one to watch out for with a vision to write music that’s timeless and relevant. Her team is working hard to develop a strong fan base in order to place her on bigger platforms with a greater exposure where she rightfully belongs. Check out her full biog and more music HERE. Pass by her official website HERE

Filed under: Indie Soul, MUSIC, Los Angeles, Promise Marks, Soul

The Sunburst Band | “In The Thick of It” CLIP

The Sunburst Band have done it again with a wicked summer dance groove ! Check out the clip of the first single from the new upcoming album “The Secret Life of Us”. due for release soon via Z Records.

Filed under: House, Disco, House, London, The Sunburst Band

Teri Tobin | “Love Me” (produced by Tall Black Guy)

International Indie Soul Artist, Ms. Teri Tobin is getting ready to release her new sophomore LP entitled “So Good To Me” due to hit stores June 2012 and has just previewed the second single from it produced by the award winning  Tall Black Guy. The new smash-hit single “Love Me” will be available digitally from May 22nd via CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon and other major online retailers. The first single from the project featuring vocalist Morris Alan is already on sale via her digital store HERE and coupled with this latest release it’s looking like we’re in for a real treat when the new album drops !

Filed under: Indie Soul, MUSIC, Tall Black Guy Productions, Teri Tobin. Soul

Freddie Joachim | “Keep Lovin” feat Carlitta Durand

NEW MUSIC from Freddie Joachim. The dope new single “Keep Lovin” features Carlitta Durand and is the first to be lifted from his new upcoming album “Fiberglass Kisses” (backed with remix by Eric Lau). Released: May 7th HERE

Filed under: HipHop, Indie Soul, MUSIC, Freddie Joachim, Hiphop, music, Soul

Paris Toon + MFC | “Gently” Ft Ti-et and Morris

Following on from the stunning “Until Now” single last month, we now hear the second song to be previewed from the new upcoming Paris Toon + Mothers Favourite Child album in stores June 2012. Yet again,  Ti-et + Morris are on point laying down killa vocals over a tight production from MFC!  Stay tuned for more.. File under Honest music!

Filed under: Indie Soul, MFC, Morris, Paris Toon, Phoenix, Soul, Ti-et

Hidden Jazz Quartett | High Heels feat. Omar

The new summer jam from Hidden Jazz Quartett  (featuring Omar on vocals) has party written all over it ! On the flip side of this 7″ single is the Lack Of Afro remix who makes a strong 60s statement on his “High Heels” version. pick it up digitally HERE or vinyl copy in stores now.

Filed under: Funk, Indie Soul, Hidden Jazz Quartett, Omar

Ledisi Speaks About Robert Glasper

Check out what Ledisi has to say about working with Robert Glasper + the ‘Black Radio’ album and The Experiment:

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, Ledisi, The Robert Glasper Experiment, Video

Soulpersona | “Neo Terra” feat. Neil Waters

The Freddie Hubbard inspired new single release from Soulpersona features the slick skills of Digisoul’s resident trumpet player Neil Waters. “Neo Terra” comes as another high end production with all the authentic rare groove flavours we’ve come to love from SoulP releases. Another essential cut out now via Bandcamp.com

Filed under: Funk, Indie Soul, MUSIC, Neo Terra, rare groove, Soul, Soulpersona

Angela Johnson | “Revised, Edited & Flipped”

Taken from the new Angela Johnson album “Revised, Edited & Flipped” scheduled for release May 22nd, 2012 in Celebration of her 10th year as a solo recording artist. The album features a collection of killa remixes from people like Josh Milan, Masheen, Dj Spinna, Kemit & Jalon, Crank Brothers + more.. All Vocals by Angela Johnson + Instruments by Josh Milan. Recorded at Honeycomb Studios.

Filed under: Indie Soul, MUSIC, Angela Johnson, Remixes, Revised Edited & Flipped, Soul

State of Zoe | Mind (Part I) EP

Estonia music collective formally known as Under Construction release their first 4 track EP under their new band name State Of Zoe.

It was in august 2010 that Sander Mölder started the pop-electronic project with singer Anneliis Kits which later grew into several tracks released on Stereo Spectrum’s EP “Conciliation”. After a few appearances with Stereo Spectrum, the duo started to work on Sander’s own more jazzy material, which they had performed a couple of times before with the saxophonist Indrek Varend and which later resulted in a warm-up gig together for Tortured Soul at the Autumnjazz Festival 2010 followed by various other gigs around Estonia.

Now with the introduction of keyboard player Talis Paide + drummer, Kristjan Kallas the band decided it was time to leave the project-based name behind and State of Zoe was born. The new Mind (Part I) EP is out now on Bandcamp.com

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, electronica, Estonia, Jazz, Mind (Part I) EP, State of Zoe

Jessica Lauren | “White Mountain” | New single

Freestyle Records are proud to be the new home for one of the UK’s most creative and in demand musicians, Jessica Lauren.

Since the early 1990s, the soulful, spacey jazz grooves of keyboard player Jessica Lauren have been a familiar part of London’s alternative music scene, having in the past released her own original music on Soul Jazz Records, M.E.L.T 2000 and People Records. Jessica’s keyboard skills have augmented the live performances and studio recordings of world renowned artists such as Jean Carne, Tom Browne, Dexter Wansel and James Mason, Japan’s United Future Organisation, UK soul diva Juliet Roberts, as well as Jessica currently being a core member of Nick Woodmansey’s space jazz outfit Emanative.

Jessica Lauren Four is her latest project, nearly entirely acoustic, and is an intoxicating cocktail of her many diverse influences including blues and soul, jazz and Afro-Cuban rhythms, combined with ambient dance music, always interesting, absorbing and surprising. The lead single from it “White Mountain” is a spell binding and hypnotic blend of 21st century jazz.

Filed under: Jazz, MUSIC, Jazz, Jessica Lauren Four, White Mountain"

The Mouse Outfit | “Never Get Enough” (feat. Dubbul O & Sparkz)

Serious Hip-Hop business from Manchester UK! Dubble O (Mothership Connection) + Sparkz turn up the heat over the Mouse Outfit‘s new track.. featuring sax and flute from Claire Press, trumpet from Martin Smith + Gavin Hibberd. Check out the wicked video + pick up the download HERE

Filed under: DOWNLOADS, HipHop, Singles, Double o, Dubbul O & Sparkz, Hiphop, Manchester, The Mouse Outfit, UK

Juliette ft Z3 | “Who’s World is this” | Free Download

Birmingham UK Soul songbird Juliette drops a sneak preview free download Ft Z3 from her forthcoming mixtape.. Hit the link + collect !

Filed under: DOWNLOADS, HipHop, Indie Soul, Singles, Birmingham, Hip Hop, Juliette, Soul, UK, Z3

Kia Bennett | “Duet Of Daffodils” EP |

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

Filed under: Albums, DOWNLOADS, Indie Soul, broken beat, electronica, neo-soul, nu-jazz, rare groove

TOTO productions + Urban Street Soul Orchestra | Unreleased Tracks

After being locked in a vault for around 15 years we’re finally getting to hear more of what London UK’s TOTO productions recorded back in the early + mid 90′s. TOTO which created Urban Street Soul Orchestra (Daz-I-Kue, Don Ricardo, Hil St Soul, Steven Ville, Julie Smith and Paul ‘vibe’ C) originally produced a catalog of material that was never released, and after USSO went their separate ways the tracks stayed locked away until the group eventually rejoined in 2011 and started to release their back catalog.

The first to surface was the long over due Spice Of Life album originally recorded in 1997 which finally saw an official release in December 2011.
Here are two more unreleased joints from the USSO vault.. the killer “Grapevine” features Stevie Ville on vocals who joined TOTO Productions in the early 90′s + also featured on the “Slice of Life” lead single with Don Ricardo. “Never Had A Love” is another quality track featuring vocalist Jennifer Phillips.. It’s good to know they’re currently working on new material which could hopefully get a release later this year..
In the mean time, enjoy these vintage gems.

Filed under: Indie Soul, R&B, London, R&B, Soul, TOTO productions, UK, Urban Street Soul Orchestra

Paris Toon + MFC | “Until Now” featuring Ti-et & Morris | New Music

Following on from the 2011 best seller “Baptism By Fire” Paris Toon & Mothers Favorite Child return with a stunning new single taken from what promises to be another masterpiece album.
“Until Now” there was a long moment of silence in music where feeling was supposed to be and MFC have responded with the sweet sound of nostalgia by creating a song that shines light on the simplicity of love. With an irresistible warm glow the song wears colors reminiscent of vintage Soul tracks encouraging the listeners to snuggle up to that warm and fuzzy vibe.

“Until Now” features vocalists Ti-et + Morris Alan and looks set to be the lead single from the brand new album due to hit stores summer 2012. Here we see MFC doing what they do best  – organic music with honesty, meaning, melody and real lyrics. The album is currently in the final stages of mixing and looks sure to be another hit for the Arizona collective. If you didn’t pick up the previous album then pass by the website today, plus you can grab his the limited free download Remix of “Sweet Tooth” (For Chocolate) throughout April HERE – Enjoy the sound of MFC and stay tuned for more !

Filed under: Indie Soul, Paris Toon + MFC, Phoenix, Soul

W. Ellington Felton | “Queezy” w​/​The Low Budget All​-​Stars |

A rewind back to February 2011 with a jazzy Hip-Hop joint taken from Saturdays Meltdown show tracklist. The son of Jazz Legend and Pioneer Hilton C. Felton Jr continues in his fathers legacy of making musical footprints instead of stepping into the shoes of conformity.
A rare joint recorded at XM Radio’s early days from a project called “Art! Hurts Project Zero”. Im a real lover of all the Jazz pioneers that came before us and  “Queezy” has the ingredients i like in a HipHop track. Lifted from the album The Vault: Postcards from The Edge and Other Things which includes a collection of W. Ellington Felton’s music from the years of 1999 – 2008.

Filed under: HipHop, Jazz, MUSIC, Hip Hop, W. Ellington Felton, Washington DC