Zo! "Just Visiting Three"

Multi instrumentalist, composer, producer Zo! triumphs again with the release of his third installment in his "Just Visiting" series where he takes some of his favorite classics & rarities from music's past & recreate them as only he can. This time he takes on a wide range of classics & of course enlisted the help of The Foreign Exchange family members Phonte, Jeanne Jolly & Sy Smith as well as his musical brothers Eric Roberson, Anthony David & Nicholas Ryan Gant. This installment is so killer, it's seems criminal that it's a FREE DOWNLOAD! Get it here!

Banda Black Rio "Super Nova Samba Funk"

Banda Black Rio, led by saxophonist Oberdan Magalhaes, pioneered the soul funk movement of Brazil in the 70's. Often they'd been called the Earth, Wind & Fire of Brazil. Now the band have been revived by Magalhaes' son William and he has brought this revival the Far Out Recordings, which is probably the best label for modern & progressive Brazilian music. This revival has the passion & spirit of old again linking Brazil & New York for a feel good blast of soul funk that also takes in hiphop, samba, pop & bossa. The album including a few guest appearances from Brazilian legends & icons including Cesar Mariano, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Elza Soares, Seu Jorge as well as GOD PT3  from NYC famed Mobb Deep Crew. Check out snippets below & purchase the album here!

   Banda Black Rio - Super Nova Samba Funk by Far Out Recordings

Slakah The Beatchild "The Cure"

Toronto based producer, singer Slakah The Beatchild continues in his momentum with the release of his self directed video for his 1st single "The Cure" from his sophomore album on BBE "Something Forever - Special Edition". Get a free download of the song along with the instrumental, acappella & other info here!

Red Hot & Rio 2

It has been 15 years since the stellar Red, Hot & Rio cd took the world by storm, merging the most relevant progressive of the time collaborating with some of Brazilian music's legend & paying tribute to the sound of Bossa Nova all the while raising money for the fight against HIV / AIDS. The Red Hot Organization is back with the second volume, this time paying tribute to the politically charged late 60's Brazilian Tropicalia Movement, which changed the culture of that country forever. And in true Red, Hot & Rio fashion, you'll find collabs & contributions from some of the global music community's shining stars including John Legend, Aloe Blacc, Quadron, OmMas of Sa-Ra, Madlib, Mia Doi Todd & more as well as Brazilian artist & legends Caetano Veloso, Marisa Monte, Bebel Gilberto, Seu Jorge, Clara Moreno & many more. Get more info, listen to some of the project & a free download of the track below here!

Hawthorne Headhunters "If You Were My Baby" & "Teleport"

Since the release of their 1st EP on HVW8 in 09, & two members leaving to pursue solo venture, St. Louis compadres Black Spade & Coultrain continue on bringing that serious madness as Hawthorne Headhunters. Gearing up to release their 1st full length, which is gonna be distribute by the Plug Research label, they unleashed the 1st single & b-side from the album & they are 2 BANGERS!!!!!! Check them out & purchase them on iTunes!

   Hawthorne HeadHunters "If You Were My Baby" Single by Plug Research

Jesse Boykins III "Way Of A Wayfarer"

The NYC based progressive soul Prince is back with a killer EP. "Way Of A Wayfarer"grooves & pulsates with acoustic organicness & lush soundscapes that are even a bit ethereal at times.

"After my release "The Beauty Created" 3 years ago, I took some time to truly discover my art, my spirit, my voice, my style, my love for life and its mysteries. That journey has taken me around the world, exposed me to various cultures and people and has enlightened and influenced me along the way. "Way Of A Wayfarer" is me sharing with you those moments and those lessons, in hopes that can inspire you to share your moments and lessons with the rest of the world. That is the only way, the universal way. Schwaza."

The vision of a lover thru his travels, in search of his present self - Jesse Boykins III

Check it out & get the free download here! 

  

I,Ced "Angel"

It's now 5 days from the official release of musician, producer, singer I,Ced's solo debut album "All In My Mind" on the Record Breakin' label. As a bonus, they have released a bonus track not available on the album as a free download. Dig in & make sure to order the album on their website!