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Soul Discovery: Tarika Blue
It may seem odd to name a group that had it’s debut album over 35 years ago as a “Soul Discovery,” but we soul music lovers know that good music is timeless. Tarika Blue is the perfect example. First let me tell you how I discovered them. Erykah Badu (aka fatbellybella on twitter) was doing [...]
Nas’ Illmatic Is 15. Nasty Nas Demo Download
When 20 year old Nasir Jones released his street poetry saga Illmatic in 1994, it arguably became one of the best hip hop albums of our time…and it’s still ill 15 years later. XXL magazine traces Illmatic’s history with commentary from the original architects of this masterpiece, Nas, DJ Premier, Large Professor, Pete Rock, Q-Tip [...]
Soul Random: Downloads and Headlines
Downloads:
Muhsinah - From Here [via sc]
Nas/Marsha Ambrosius- If I Ruled The Word ‘09 (Smirnoff Signature Mix) [via2db]
Melanie Fiona- Give It To Me Right (remix) ft. Busta Rhymes & Raekwon [via2db]
Ayah - Believe [new album "4:15" this spring]
Corneille - Too Much of Everything
Amanda Diva - Spandex, Rhymes, & Soul EP
Headlines:
Michael Jackson London Concerts. Says It’s His [...]
Video Soul: Chaka Khan Live In Amsterdam
Chaka Khan and her band were at the Paradiso in Amsterdam last month performing her classic songs Once You Get Started, I Feel For You, Ain’t Nobody, Stay and I’m Every Woman. Be patient, she comes on after the band plays the first song.
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Chaka Khan Interview
True Hip Hop Stories: The Homeless Emcee
A very compelling episode of D-Nice’s “True Hip Hop Stories.” The Homeless Emcee. No words, just watch.
True Hip-Hop Stories: The Homeless Emcee from D-Nice on Vimeo.
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J*Davey on Soul Conversations Radio Show Tonight WPFW FM
Tonight on Soul Conversations Radio Show WPFW 89.3 FM Washington DC, we will talk to one of my favorite groups out now J*Davey. Click here at 11:00 pm (EST) to check the interview out. And don’t forget this super show next week at The Black Cat.
Video Soul
Soul Fixin’
‘If This Isn’t Love’ It’s A ‘Dreamworld’Here are two spanking new videos for you to enjoy. First up, J. Hud’s ‘If This Isn’t Love.’ The girl has been on a roll lately. In the aftermath of an unspeakable tragedy, Jennifer has emerged to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl, win a Grammy and [...]
UK Folk And Jazz Singer John Martyn R.I.P.
J Period + De La Soul Furnish New Q-Tip Collaboration
Footage From De La Soul At The Florida Room’s 1st Anniversary 1/23/09
Janelle Monáe Video From Skybar At Mondrian 2/7
Duffy Sweeps the Brits
Soul Fixin’
Etta James Got JokesWhen audio of Etta James’ rant against President Obama and Beyonce hit the net, I had a feeling the 71 year old legend was simply joking and entertaining her audience. I was absolutely right. It was all a joke! Check out what Etta had to say. “I didn’t really mean anything,” James [...]
Random Sh*t
I Got That Good Hair
After being asked, “Daddy, how come I don’t have good hair?”, comedian Chris Rock set out to make a film that chronicles the trials and tribulations of black hair. Chris collaborated with writer and pop culture critic Nelson George on the thought provoking, funny film, which grabbed a grand jury prize [...]
Soul Fixin’
A. Ham’s ‘Soul’s On Fire’Anthony Hamilton is a rarity in contemporary R&B, he is one of a few artists who could have succeeded in the 1960’s & 70’s alongside the likes of Otis Redding, Bobby Womack, Al Green, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, or Gladys Knight & The Pips. Without a doubt, A. Ham is revered [...]
Preview K’NAAN’s New CD “Troubadour”
Myspace is previewing K’NAAN’s new CD “Troubadour” [listen now]. K’naan is currently on tour so check out his tour dates below. If you missed it, watch K’NAAN’s appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Show. He performed ABC’s with the Chubbster, Chubb Rock.
K’NAAN’s CD “Troubadour” is in stores and online February 24.
K’NAAN U.S. Tour
2/20 Oakland, [...]
