Bilal Salaam "Makings Of U'" ft. Steve Smith

Seeing that I'm a HUGE Bilal Salaam, I've been like a kid a candy store with all the hotness he's been blessing the world with these past couple of week & the frenzy continue with this week's release of "Makings Of U". Taking elements from the classic Curtis Mayfield original, Bilal adds DMV based singer Steve Smith to the mix & the two craft this GLORIOUS version with a 60's inspired cinematic beauty that dances & waltz' it way right into your soul before ending with words from Mr. Mayfield.

Meshell Ndegeocello "Petite Mort" (Miguel Migs Moody Downtown Remix)

If you've heard Miguel Migs last album, "Outside The Skyline", you heard the amazing chemistry the producer had with singer, songwriter, musician Meshell NdegeOcello. Now the award winning DJ / producer brings a groovin' midtempo meets 80's 2-step flavor to her song "Petite Mort" from her latest album "Weather". Meshell's voice & Miguel's slight understated funky electro grooves are a match made in heaven. I hope to see more collabs from them in the future. Maybe even a full project. Fingers crossed.

Tall Black Guy Presents Tempo Dreams Vol. 1

Detroit born, Chicago bred & international phenom Tall Black Guy dons the curator cap getting set to release a KILLER compilation on the Bastard Jazz Recordings label on June 19th featuring tracks from up & coming producers & beat crafters including Tensei, MonkeyRobot, Ta-Ku, Evil Needle, Teru, Chief, Jeriko Jackson, Buscrates, Floydcheung, Doc Illingsworth & Schecky's Jazzy Tofu (Apple Jac). Listen to the snippets in the promo vid below & preorder the digital here.

Dean High &The Monopunks "Raw Takes Minimix Vol.1"

Been waiting almost 2 years for some newness from Dutch producer Dean High. A departure from the hiphop electrosoul production, Dean shows his musician side with this awesome minimix of outtakes from sessions with his band The Monopunks. The groove of the mix is steeped in 70's jazz funk & soul that recall the cosmic-ness of bands like Kool & The Gang to some of the jamming acid jazz bands of the 90's. Not sure if this is the beginning of a new project but I'll take it! 

   

Jazzo & Melodiesinfonie “Wasser” EP

The Swiss production duo Jazzo & Melodiesinfonie are back with this nice four tracker. Titled "Wasser" (meaning water), this ep is a true thirst quencher for lovers of jazzy & soulful production with touches of cosmic electro. It's available at a name your price option so don't be cheap!

Dotmatic "Lullabies for Spring"

Philly producer Dotmatic is back on the scene with another edition to his "Lullaby" tributes to the seasons. This time the producer's Lullaby is for the season of Spring. The time when temperature rise, flowers bloom & most come out and play. This soulful ep represents the feeling & the heartbeat of all that is in this glorious season. Cop it below.
 

José James "Do You Feel" @ Le Poisson Rouge

At his first US show after signing to the legendary Blue Note label, velvet voiced Jose James offered his audience at Le Poisson Rouge a glimpse of his highly anticipated fourth album "No Beginning, No End" that's slated to release in the fall. Check out the slow, soulful & bluesy "Do You Feel". With a killer list of players including Ben Williams on bass & Nate Smith on drums, band solos are killer. Check it out.