Dilouya's Faithful Circus - ALBUM PREVIEW

On February 20th, a killer album will be released from French producer, composer Dilouya. The album's filled with 70's inspired jazzy soul & funk tunes reminiscent of some of the best acid jazz bands of the 90's. So it's quite befitting that he has guest features from acid jazz legends like Omar, Ndea Davenport of Brand New Heavies & French soul sensation Sly Johnson. Check the full album preview!

DILOUYA'S FAITHFUL CIRCUS - ALBUM PREVIEW - OUT FEBRUARY 20TH by Dilouya

The Next Movement: Robert Glasper Mix

Without a doubt, the first big & anticipated release of 2012 is Robert Glasper Experiment's fifth album "Black Radio" releasing February 28th & without a doubt, this album will introduce Robert Glasper to a whole new world of listeners thanks to the stellar list of guest features including Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def, Erykah Badu & Musiq Soulchild to name a few. To get the unfamiliar up to speed on the history of Robert Glasper, the homie DJ Rahdu of BamaLoveSoul.com put together this special mix of some of his greatest moments from his first four albums including the popular "Dillalude" as well as a few of his previous collaborations. Get the download here!

01. Mos Def – Thieves in the Night feat Chris Dave & Robert Glasper
02. Robert Glasper – F.T.B.
03. Myron – Relax — Myron & The Works
04. Rozzi Daime – Morning Light
05. Dela – Get Busy
06. JDilla – Dilla*Shine feat Robert Glasper & Zynzelay
07. Robert Glasper Trio – Don’t Close Your Eyes feat. Bilal
08. Robert Glasper – Downtime
09. Robert Glasper Trio – Maiden Voyage feat. Bilal
10. Robert Glasper Experiment – Third Eye
11. Robert Glasper trio – Lil Tipsy
12. Robert Glasper – Portrait of an Angel
13. Robert Glasper; Chris Dave; Mos Def – Thelonious
14. Robert Glasper – J Dillalaude
15. Robert Glasper Experiment – For You
16. Robert Glasper – I Remember feat Bilal
17. Jaleel Shaw – Optimism

Sonnymoon "Just Before Dawn"

Plug Research continues to strike while the iron is hot. This week they released the first single from Boston duo Sonnymoon's self titled debut album. "Just Before Dawn" is a dreamy & atmospheric gem with a pulsating synth colorations with Anna's beautiful & light voice floating about before ending in a whimsical pace with accordion-like string arrangements & soundscapes. The single then gets an even more lush treatment from Miguel Atwood Ferguson (Suite For Ma Dukes).

Sonnymoon - Just Before Dawn Single by Plug Research

Myele Manzanza "Absent" ft. Bella Kalolo

Drummer, producer Myele Manzanza of Electric Wire Hustle is gearing up to release his solo debut album "One" on February 17th releasing the second single as a free download. "Absent" is a funky, percussive, synth-laden banger which features the jazzy & soulful vocals of a talented singer Bella Kalolo. Get it NOW!!!!!!

The Slakadeliqs "The Other Side of Tomorrow"

The Slakadeliqs is the less hiphop alter ego of Toronto based producer, singer Slakah The Beatchild. "The Other Side Of Tomorrow" sees the producer in a much more musical environment with a heavy dose 60's & 70'sinspired, string & guitar laden & sunshine driven pop tunes. The EP is available with a pay what you wish option.



Also check out the video for the first tune featuring singer Justin Nozuka.
 

Sureshot Symphony Solution "The Good Look EP" & "Chair On The Ceiling" ft. Coultrain (Video)

The Sureshot Symphony Solution is the latest project from SF based DJ Sureshot of Sharpshooters. The "Good Look EP" is a perfect marriage of hiphop with jazz, northern soul & 60's inspired pyschedelica. Guest include Ohmega Watts, legendary Mighty Pope, Myron & E, Moeses Soulright & St. Louis soul prince & SOUNDROTATION fav Coultrain. Check out the awesome & creative video of the espionage inspired track "Chair On The Ceiling" featuring Coultrain & purchase or stream the EP here!

Cecilia Stalin "Step Like A Giant"

I have been waiting for this one!!! Sweden born, London based singer Cecilia Stalin finally returns with her second full-length project. “Step Like A Giant” is the singer’s ode to John Coltrane:

“Step Like A Giant” is my way of reaching out to people today that haven’t been introduced to the music of John Coltrane, who haven’t been introduced to jazz in a way that appeals to them, to people who don’t know jazz at all and to everyone to understand what John did for the musical platform we all use today! (Hip hop/grime/soul/neo-soul/nu-jazz/broken beat/house/ dub step/garage/blues/pop/rock…and all the ones in between.)”