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

MELTDOWN SHOW TRACKLIST 21ST APRIL 2012

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SHOW TRACKLIST FOR 21ST APRIL 12 // WWW.ALLFM.ORG
Kia Bennett – Lifetime (2012)
Paris Toon + MFC ft Ti’et & Morris – Until Now (2012)
Chris Williams – I’ll Be Alright (2012)
Robert Glasper w/ Dilla – Shine ft Zynzelay (2010)
Kia Bennett – So Natural (2012)
Norman Brown – Let’s Play (2009)
Kat Webb – Fever (2011)
Impromp2 – MoJazz (2009)
Terri Lynne Carrington – I Got Lost In His Arms (2011)
Chidi  – Lay Your Head (2012)
Tashan – Read My Mind. Soulpersona Remix ft Punk Papa (2011)
Lalah Hathaway – Small Of My Back (2011)
Bashiyra – You Haven’t Seen Nothing Yet (2012)
Austin Brown – Time For Flight (2012)
Chidi – Someone (2012)
Groove – The Weekend (2011)
Impromp2 – Luv 2 Ball (2009)
Quentin Moore ft Sam Trump – Brown Suga (2011)
Crystal Johnson – Summer Nights Remix (2011)
Ann Nesby – One Of A Kind (2012)
Crystal Johnson – Feeling Out (2011)
Peven Everett – Soul Music (2008)
Jestofunk – For Your Precious Love (1995)
Peven Everett – Burning Hot 2012 Remix (2012)
Incognito – Life Ain’t Nothing But A Good Thing (Blueys Jazz/Funk Raw Remix) (2011)
Incognito – Ain’t It Time (2012)
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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

M3NSA | “Fanti Love Song” feat. Terri Walker | Remix

Produced by Darek Dar-o Tomczyk (Poland) + London-based Ghanaian singer/songwriter + MC M3NSA (pronounced Mensa) “Fanti Love Song” Remix features guest UK Soul singer Terri Walker. Already a long-time admirer of the classically trained Walker,  M3NSA recalls bumping into her on the odd occasion before they formally met while being cast for the Africa Express 2011 line-up.
The two wrote a couple of songs together for that event and knew from then on there had to be another opportunity to work in the studio together. M3NSA recalls luring her with the promise of Jollof rice and she caught the bait! Twenty minutes into the session for the remix it was already magical!  The track glides along nicely on a dope mid-tempo bounce, and repartees in pidgin to Walker’s seductive beckoning, while he massages it into a sensual groove which anyone who has felt love’s aches and yearnings will totally understand. Pick up the track digitally HERE

Filed under: HipHop, Indie Soul, Ghana, Hip Hop, London, M3NSA, Soul

Water Seed | “Wonder Love” | New upcoming release

When i think of great bands around right now Water Seed are one of the first that spring to mind. Their first single to be lifted from the new upcoming project took us back to their roots and foundations from the Frenchmen St. scene to their appearances at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Nola Brown was a taste of what’s to come and here they reveal the concepts and ideals behind their up and coming release of their highly anticipated CD “Wonder Love”.
Find more of their music here.. waterseedmusic.com

Filed under: Indie Soul, Jazz, MUSIC, New Orleans, Water Seed, Wonder Love

MELTDOWN SHOW TRACKLIST 14TH APRIL 2012

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SHOW TRACKLIST FOR 14TH APRIL 12 // WWW.ALLFM.ORG
Carmen Rodgers – Ain’t No Time (2004)
Paris Toon + MFC – Until Now ft Tí-ét + Morris Alan (2012)
Urban Street Soul Orchestra ft Stevie Granville – Grapevine (2012)
Urban Street Soul Orchestra ft Jennifer Phillips – Never Had A Love (2012)
Diggs Duke – Patiently, We Bloom (2012)
Diggs Duke – Last Night (2012)
Lower East Side ft Pamela Anderson – Let Me Love You Tonight (1999)
Marcus Miller & Me’shell Ndegeocello – Rush Over (1997)
Monsieur Greg ft Sarah Winton + Vicky Flint – Sunshine (Cocktail Mix) (2012)
Esperanza Spalding – I Can’t Help It (2012)
J Laine ft Alison Carney – Hero (2011)
Tiffany Wilson – Crazy (2009)
Jeff Bradshaw ft Marsha Ambrosius + Twyse – Got Til It’s Gone (2012)
The Heavy Supremes – Nuttin But Reflections (Ahmed’s Mashup) (2012)
Chris Williams – I’ll Be Alright (2012)
M3nsa ft Terri Walker – Fanti Love Song Remix (2012)
Tiffany Wilson – Son of a Bitch (2009)
W. Ellington Felton ft The Low Budget All-Stars – Queezy (2011)
Jeff Bradshaw ft Maysa – So Rare (2012)
Linn – Available (2004)
Peven Everett – Futuristic (2005)
J Rawls – Bailer (2005)
Billie Jewel – All The Time (2012)
Jill Scott – Spring Summer Feeling (Ron Trent Mix) (2010)
Crystal Johnson – Who Am I (2011)
Zansika – Beyond (2009)
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Upcoming | Meltdown Show | Sat 14th April

Upcoming | Meltdown show | Saturday 14th April
New + upfront independent soul music on an international stage.
Live across Manchester UK on 96.9 FM
5-7pm GMT | 12-2pm EST | 10-12pm MT | 1-2am JST
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Ayah + Slakah the Beatchild | “Keep Up” | New Music

Some new music from Toronto’s Ayah + Slakah the Beatchild released 9th April..

Filed under: Indie Soul, Ayah, Slakah the Beatchild, Toronto

Diggs Duke | “Patiently, We Bloom” | New Music

All living creatures are impatient at the beginning of Spring. We become anxious about the coming of Summer. By March, everyone loathes the long winter that’s frosted over our lives, turning them cold and boring. This song uses the beauty of the blooming season as a metaphor for action. Specifically, the poem in the song personifies a perennial plant, as it awaits the coming of another opportunity. Patiently, we look for an opening. Patiently, we sit. Patiently, we bloom.

All Vocals and Instruments Performed by Diggs Duke
Taken from Official Projects
Release date: Mar 26, 2012

Filed under: Funk, Indie Soul, Jazz, Diggs Duke, Funk, Soul

Omar | “Little Boy” | Raquel M Jackson Remix | Download

You can’t beat spending your time listening to an Omar album! He takes his time releasing them but always delivers the goods…US singer songwriter Raquel M Jackson is a huge fan and decided to take on one of her favourite track to remix, here is her version of “Little Boy” taken from the 1994 “For Pleasure” album. Download and Enjoy.

Filed under: DOWNLOADS, Singles, Omar, Raquel M Jackson, Remix, Soul

Robert Glasper feat Music soulchild | “Ah Yeah” | Zepherin Saint Remix

Robert Glasper IS without doubt one of the most talented artists of our time, and just as i finished soaking up his latest Black Radio album, Zepherin Saint steps up to give the lead single his remix treatment. Iv been waiting for more mixes to appear since the remix competition earlier this year. . Zepherin has done a great job on this mix, taking the whole track up a few notches and giving “Ah Yeah” a new lease of life for the dancefloor – lets hope he does some more!

Filed under: House, Jazz, House, Jazz, Robert Glasper, Soul, Zepherin Saint Remix

Vicelounge | “LOVE MUSIC” (The Pretty Dope Promo) Download

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 !

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Filed under: Albums, DOWNLOADS, HipHop, New York, Soul, Tai Allen, vicelounge

Saneyes | “Thank God it’s Monday” | Download

Thank God it’s Monday is the new Mixtape from French DJ, producer and Beatmaker Saneyes. A seamless 18 track blend of Soul/Hip-Hop he put together with the specific aim of helping you get through the worst day of the week – Monday!  Little clarification: “Thank God it’s Monday” can also be listened to on any other days of the week too. Download and Enjoy!

Tracklist :
Malice & Mario Sweet – Congratulations
Dwele – Dodgin Your Phone (feat David Banner)
Bobbi Blunt & Ta-ku – Take me Away
Dj Jazzy Jeff & Ayah – Baby
Grooveman Spot – Dream on (feat. Miwa)
B3AR FRUIT – Trip Lee- Gentless
14kt – Width (feat. Tony Ozier)
Meemee Nelzy – Olaw té yé (Produced by Saneyes)
Eric Riko – Never Let You Go
Ali Shaheed Muhammad – All Right (aight) Interlude
Tall Black Guy VS Micheal Jackson – Rock the stage (Rock with you)
Bonnie Mayfield – Remember When
Dead Preaz – Mind sex
Kev Brown – Struggla’s Theme (feat Grap Luva)
Presto – Plain Jane
Slakah the Beatchild – Something Forever
The Roots – Proceed
Suprême NTM – Tout n’est pas si facile

Filed under: DOWNLOADS, Mixtape, Paris, Saneyes, Thank God it's Monday

Teri Tobin | “Touch The Sky” | Animate-Inventions Remix

Phoenix Arizona producer and one half of Urban & Animate Soul collective, Kevan Aaron just posted his new remix of “Touch The Sky”. Lifted from the Teri Tobin best seller album “Love Infinity”.

Filed under: Indie Soul, Animate Inventions, Remix, Soul, Teri Tobin

Urban & Animate | “Lose Your Mind | New Music

From the Urban & Animate “Lose Your Mind” EP. Coming soon 2012!! #Support Independent Music

Filed under: Indie Soul, Arizona, Phoenix, Soul, Urban & Animate

CHIDI | “Wrong Again” | official video

Taken from the 2009 album “Unrehearsed”. The official video for the hit single ‘Wrong Again’ from UK Soul Artist CHIDI. Pass by her website chidisings.co.uk and look out for her new album coming soon !

Filed under: Indie Soul, CHIDI, Soul, UK, Unrehearsed

Paris Toon | “Sweet Tooth” for chocolate | Ted B Remix feat. Mothers Favorite Child | Download

Lifted from Paris Toon‘s 2011 smash hit album “Baptism By Fire” he returns with another killer remix. This time his track “Sweet Tooth” gets a funked up treatment with the Ted B Remix featuring his band Mothers Favorite Child along with fellow Phoenix Arizona musicians and Meltdown show regulars Morris Alan, iAm Jones + Tanya Thillet. Pick up the download HERE, available throughout April only

Filed under: DOWNLOADS, MUSIC, Singles, Mother's Favorite Child, Paris Toon