We are excited to announce that Vikter Duplaix is back for the second event of the successful REDIREKT monthly at Cielo on November 15th! Along with Vikter we’ll be celebrating the release of UK’s ScatchaDVA’s new track “Madness” featuring Vikter Duplaix on vocals, listen here. Duplaix is offering up a free, exclusive mix via SoundCloud that gives you a taste of the music you will hear at the party.

Vikter Duplaix – Redirekt Mix #2 by Giant Step NYC

See you at REDIREKT with Vikter Duplaix on November 15th!

We dig! The Strides are an Australian hip-hop group with leanings towards afrobeat, reggae, and jazz. Their colorful new video for “Reclamation” brings together a stimulating amalgamation of sound, which is actually somewhat evocative of the Digable Planets.

Looking forward to hearing more!

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Going to work is freaking right. This new DJ Eleven remix of J-Boogie’s “Go To Work” is spot on for the residual Snowtober butt shaking all you New Yorkers were doing this weekend. What dance floor, though? Let’s be honest; we’re talking that hot chocolate stirring taking it all the way down to the kitchen floor brand of booty bump. You know you did it.

Go to Work feat. The Pimps of Joytime (DJ Eleven Remix) by OmRecords

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In July, you got a taste of the bad mama that is Saidah Baba Talibah. In her video fro “Too Cool,” she simultaneously gets down with her honey and performs a show blindfolded. We saw some ropes in there, too. Rock and roll Monday kink one time for ya mind. Go ahead, don’t be shy.

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Earlier this month, you got a peek of Common’s “Blue Sky” track via his lyric video. As the release for The Dreamer / The Believer approaches, Common brings us the cooly colored official video for the instantly anthemic and inspirational tune.

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The indelible multi-Grammy winner Terence Blanchard brings his famed jazz ensemble to the Schimmel Theatre in New York City on November 5th. Come bring your winter boo for a awe-inspiring evening with a man that is being credited as a member of the modern jazz legacy.

Terence Blanchard Quintet Live
Saturday, November 5th 2011
7:30 PM

Michael Schimmel Center For The Arts
3 Spruce Street
New York, NY 10038

Tickets: $25 – $50
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Chris Joss is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and producer who has recently released his seventh album, No Play No Work. The work boasts twelve tracks of funky jazz and afrobeat that’ll have you jumping, moving, and keeping it altogether sweaty.

Enjoy a free download of “Morse Attack,” one of our favorite tracks off the album, below!

Chris Joss – “Morse Attack” [MP3]
 

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Scrimshire’s “Home” is the perfect downtempo track. With its welcome hints of world sounds, it reminds of something you may hear on the Buddha Bar series. Vocalist Faye Houston takes us into the forest and across the fields in the video above.

“Home” is the first single from London based producer Scrimshire’s upcoming album, The Hollow.

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Brooklyn bred Marilyn Carino is a certifiable badass with a colorful history and a passion for cemeteries. She came into music by working at recording studios where she found herself unconsciously stepping into her natural musicianship. Claiming her roots in jazz and classic country, the singer creates a dark, smoky brand of electronic rock with a voice that is both rich and commanding.

Not only does she sing, but Carino also performs all the recording, mixing, production, and instrumentation on her Little Genius album, which dropped today. Check out our favorite track, “King of the World,” and download for free below! Also, tonight, NYC folks can check her out at her album release party! Details below.

Marilyn Carino – “King of the World” [MP3]
 

Album Release Party
Marilyn Carino Little Genius Album Release
Friday, October 28th
8pm

116 MacDougal
New York, NY

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Naughty by Nature has announced a December 6th release date for their 20th anniversary album, Anthem Inc.. It includes brand new tracks such as the current single “Perfect Party” and re-recordings of the group’s classics. We’ve got both the single and the new “Uptown Anthem” streaming below.

Naughty By Nature – Uptown Anthem (20th Anniversary Collector’s Edition) by eOne Music

Naughty By Nature – Perfect Party Feat. Joe by eOne Music

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