Wow check out some video from Nu Soul Magazine’s Strictly Social this past week with Shafiq , Jimetta Rose & the crew. The show was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Peace to Norman from Nu Soul, Dj Destroyer, Dj Myxzlplix and everyone else involoved for all of thier hard work in making a monthly event that truly breaks boundaires of soul and electronic music. LOVELY.
Check out this really nice sampling of music from some independent labels we love! Our good friend + music lover-spreader, Miss Jazz, threw this comp together showcasing some amazing music!
” Label Love is an eclectic yet unified bundle of unique sounds compiled simply for the love of sharing them with the universe - each track plucked and presented by label heads from Bastard Jazz, ESL, Fania, Now Again, Plug Research, Tru Thoughts and Ubiquity.
Each label evokes it’s own signature swagger giving this collection a diversified and interesting flow of genres. Label Love consists of nostalgic classics, fresh unreleased gems and other dope selections with the goal of expanding minds to new styles, vibrations and colors.” -Miss Jazz
http://labelloveworldwide.bandcamp.com
Label Love to: Fania, Bastard Jazz, Tru Thoughts, Plug Research, ESL Music, Now Again and Ubiquity.
1. Quantic Presenta Flowering Inferno - Dog With A Rope
2. Kako & Orchestra, Vocals by Azuquita - Shingaling Shingaling
3. Shawn Lee and Bing Ji Ling - Who Are You
4. Paul White - Ancient Treasure
5. Shafiq Husayn feat. Bilal - Cheeba (Nottz Remix)
6. Ancient Astronauts - Put Em Up
7. Mophono’s Halftone Society - Bumps
9. Nickodemus - 2 Sips and Magic (Second Sky / Thomas Blondet Remix)
10. Markolino Dimond con Frankie Dante - Sabroson
11. DJ Center - Center’s Groove (Captain Planet Remix)
Um SCORE! Glorious news, Exile has a super dooper Radio remix album now for free download featuring some amazing talent like DJ Rhettmatic, Dibia$e, Mike Gao, Teebs, Donwill and more! Check out this jam for good measure then download the whole thing for free here.
Stay tuned for Exile’s AM/FM album out on Plug Research Aug 31 and stay ready for all things Exile here -> www.thedirtyscience.com.
Since this is FREE, please support “AM/FM” dropping August 31st – which features Blu, Fashawn, Shafiq Husayn, Samiyam, Free The Robots, DJ Day, Clutchy Hopkins, Evidence, Alchemist, Krondon, Muhsinah, Aloe Blacc, Grouch & Eligh, Take and many more!
1. So We Can Move (Teebs Remix)
2. It’s Coming Down (DJ Rhettmatic Remix)
3. Population Control (Dibia$e Remix)
4. We’re All In Power f. Von Pea, Donwill & Elucid
5. Frequency Modulation (Marco Polo Remix) f. Torae & Ruste Juxx
6. In Love (Kan Kick Remix)
7. GB (Radio Medley)
8. Watch Out! False Prophet f. ADAD & Johaz
9. The Machine (DaVinci Remix)
10. In Tune Static (Mike Gao Remix)
11. So We Can Move (Pollyn Remix)
12. Exbox Radio (Radio Reject x Bonus Cut)
13. OPERAtor Radio (Radio Reject x Bonus Cut)
14. Forbidden Radio (Radio Reject x Bonus Cut)
15. I’ve Been Dreaming of You (Radio Reject x Bonus Cut)
From teaching himself how to play the drums in his hometown, Cleveland, OH to linking up with some of the most progressive musicians on the funkscape of his adopted city Los Angeles, J1 demonstrates himself as dedicated, passionate, and, in his words, “straight to the point.”
Known for his membership in Master Blazter along with Computer Jay and Dam Funk to drumming in Shafiq Husayn’s En’AFreeKa Ensemble to releasing several beat tapes and podcasts through Heavyweight Production House, J1 has grown to be one of the foremost funk drivers on soul/boogie scene.
Philadelphia’s own Record Breakin’ Music is proud to release his latest project, The Yellow June 14. The Yellow sees collaborations from some heavy musical hitters like Jimetta Rose, Devonwho, Ragen Fykes, I,Ced, Coultrain and Teeko.
File under soulhopfunkstep!
Support this fantastic vinyl release here > Recordbreakin.com
Enjoy the mix J1 has masterfully put together (it’s really, really good) in support of The Yellow project as well as a preview from the project with the jams “Parable” f/ Coultrain & “Take Flight” f/ Ragen Fykes.
Tracklist:
1. Mndsgn “Meanitlikeyousayit”
2. J-1 aka “THE DEER” “Think About It”
3. Dorian Concept “Toe Games Made Her Giggle”
4. P.U.D.G.E. “Placedrightineverything”
5. Samiyam “Track 8”
6. Steve Spacek “Thursday”
7. J-1 aka “THE DEER” “Home (CLEVELAND)”
8. Dam Funk “She Lights Me Up”
9. Computer Jay “Maintain”
10. Houseshoes “Dorothy’s Look”
11. Dimlite “Sun Sized Twinkles”
J1 (The Deer) - The Yellow (EP) promo mix by Recordbreakin
J1 (the Deer) Parables (ft. Coultrain) by The Mint Collective
J1 (The Deer) Take Flight Feat/ Ragen Fykes by The Mint Collective
WOOT! An official behind-the-scenes look at Shafiq Husayn’s forthcoming album, The Loop. An incredibly talented producer and curator of sounds so needless to say we are seriously looking forward to his next project.
