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Magnetic and full of life, Novalima is a collective of four Peruvian musicians each based in various cities around the world. Below, we have a free download for “Festejo,” which is accompanied by a spellbinding live performance in the video above. Their addictive blend of Afro Peruvian roots music, dub, and electronic is emphatically welcome.
Look out for their upcoming album, Karimba, out January 31st!
Our man Lenny Kravitz is in full effect as you may have seen with his “Black And White America” video we posted in November. And today we give thanks to modern mixtape culture for bringing us a free Black And White America Mixtape. A Lenny Kravitz mixtape?! Yep.
Following up to his ninth studio album, Black and White America, the mixtape is essentially a reworked presentation of its tracks mixed and sprinkled with some exclusive re-edits. The work’s storytelling is strongly focused on racial integration and sonically melds together both throwback and future sounds. Stream and download the mixtape for free below!
Also, after the jump you can catch Lenny’s tour dates as well as his video for “Push.”
Download the ‘Black And White America Mixtape’ (Right Click + Save As…)
Purchase Black And White America (Album) on iTunes | Amazon
Suckers we are for some good instrumentals. UK producer J Biscuits put out a winsome EP called Quests this past December that we just can’t stop playing.
The eastern influences added to this mellow set of electronic hip hop beats are super appreciated. Yes, there’s a sitar in the mix, a little bit of freakage of what sounds like a traditional old school Bollywood tune, and a sample of some classic east Indian vocals. This makes us just a little weak.
Please do enjoy as thoroughly as we are – it has somehow, generously been made a free download. And also thank our pals over at Potholes In My Blog for sharing!
Oh yes. This is some newness that would be criminal to overlook. The much admired Meshell Ndegeocello has produced a debut project for some pals called Jason Lindner Gives You Now Vs Now.
Now vs Now is an electro-jazz trio with soul to spare. The band’s members are some pretty powerful musical talents – keyboardist/composer Jason Lindner (Meshell Ndegeocello, Lauryn Hill), bassist/vocalist Panagiotis Andreou (Yerba Buena) and drummer Mark Guiliana (Heernt, Beat Music).
Below is an incredible free download from the debut project called “Far.” The intro lasts just under two minutes, so make sure you don’t miss these guys really getting down.
Finally, NYC folks should not miss the free live show later tonight! Details below.
Now vs Now – “Far” [MP3]
Event Details
Now vs Now Live
Monday, Jan 9th
Rockwood Music Hall
New York, NY
10pm
Free
Purchase Jason Lindner Gives You Now Vs Now on iTunes | Amazon
The Bay Area king of electronic slaps himself, Trackademicks, is in the building and has got something a little different for us this time. The producer is known for production that’s summery, breezy, and always danceable.
On Cherry 2000, the vibe is still electronic, still that incomparable melange of hip hop and synthy 80’s vibes – but this time our pal has slowed it down. What results is some serious sexy time music that you’ve been warned you should only play with the highest of intentions. Ahem.
Trackademicks – Cherry 2000 [Download]
Drummer and producer Daru teams up was the alluring iSHE to create “Come Close,” a sexy tune dripping of ‘milk and honey.’ iSHE’s vocal style takes a nostalgic, tantalizing trip to that classic neo-soul so many of us grew to love. We’re still tingling.
Daru on Twitter | Official Site
So you’ve seen the swoon-worthy tracklist for Robert Glasper’s fast approaching Black Radio album. You’re having heart palpitations damn near every day in anticipation – we already know. And we got you.
For starters, the first official single from the album is available today! “Ah Yeah” features the illustrious Musiq Soulchild and Christte Michele, and is worthy of spine tingles that might not stop.
This little gem is available for purchase at the links below. For those looking for a peek of the “free” variety, there is hope. You can cop “Move Love” featuring KING for free by signing up for Robert’s mailing list on his website.
February 28th is the day folks – hang tight! We assure you, it’s beyond words.
Gilles Peterson’s Christmas party in Hackney may have come and gone, but we’re still feeling this mixtape he compiled for it. It’s brightening our Holiday season, and we think it will do the same for you. From Eddie Jefferson to Chaka Khan, Nina Simone and Betty Lou, this is the equivalent of a Brownswood Basement session the way only GP can. Enjoy.
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01. Eddie Jefferson – So What (Prestige)
02. Tom Browne – Throw Down (Grp)
03. Renzo Fraese – 12 Engle Street (Pye)
04. Rahni Harris – Six Million Steps (Inspiration)
05. Paulette Reeves – Jazz Freak (Blue Candle)
06. Chaka Khan – Night In Tunisia (Warners)
07. Don Blackman – Hearts Desire (Arista)
08. Nina Simone – Vous etes seuls, je desire etre avec vous (Carrere)
09. Charles Mingus – Flowers For A Lady (Atlantic)
10. Betty Lou – I Can’t Stop (Yaya)
11. Back East – Deeper And Deeper (Satellite)
12. Carmela Coren – Walk On By (Cbs)
13. Ellen Mcllwaine – Wings Of A Horse (Polydor)
14. Georgette – Kirie (Tapecar)
15. Celia – Na Boca Do Sol (Continental)
Uh, what? It was only a month or two we were talking to some pals who were saying we were tough out of luck if we were to expect this duo to ever release a project together again. Not to take all the credit or whatever, but we think we had something to do with this.
Los Angeles contingent Blu & Exile are back, y’all. Curse word. Exile continues to habitually pour out his dreamy chopped beats while Blu makes his easy buttery rhymes wrap around you like a cinnamon roll. What?
Give Me My Flowers While I Can Smell Them. Just listen and get this ish now, please.
Exile on Facebook | Twitter | Official Site
It’s always a thrill to hear new Tawiah. Last time we posted about her, we shared a great live performance of “Break Away,” which you should definitely catch if you missed.
Above, see Tawiah doing a live rendition of holiday favorite, “Little Drummer Boy.” Those holiday lights on her head are pretty serious, man. At any rate, a great addition to your YouTube holiday playlist for that last minute dinner party.
Lastly, we are super excited to share that Tawiah has also recently dropped an uplifting EP called Run. What’s better is that it’s free! Download below. Also, grab a little taste by streaming the title track below.
Tawiah – “Run”
Tracklisting
1. Run
2. Little Drummer Boy
3. Run (Hejira Rework)
4. Don’t Know You Yet
5. Run (A Cappella)
