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Mia Doi Todd has an incredibly soothing sound; it's as if any sound that exits her lips becomes a gorgeous lullaby. Her music is folky, soulful, and global, traversing Cuba, Brazil, Mexico, France, and India.

You may recognize Mia from the recent Captain Planet "Paraty" remix we posted, the Red Hot + Rio 2 project, or her "All My City" video we shared back in June.

Today, we share with you a live clip of Mia's beautiful performance of "Um Girassol da Cor do Seu Cabelo" from Red Hot + Rio 2.

Also, we are pleased to share an exclusive free download from her most recent album, Cosmic Ocean Ship - "Canto de Iemanjá" is an Afro Samba tribute to the great Orisha of the Ocean by Baden Powell and Vinícius de Moraes.

Mia Doi Todd - "Canto de Iemanjá [MP3]
 

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Um, yes. Yesterday, Phonte might have blown up the internet with the first single from his upcoming solo project, Charity Starts At Home (out September 27th). The single, "Not Here Anymore" features none other than emcee extraordinaire, Elzhi. Production? 9th Wonder. Win - all up and down this piece, y'all. Head bob, sexy sway, and even a little gyrate worthy.

Stream and download for free below!

Phonte featuring Elzhi – Not Here Anymore (Produced by 9th Wonder) by Hypetrak

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London producer Paul White hops from dense and gritty to moody and cinematic, all while keeping the constant thread of a highly textured sound. The beats are hip-hop, electronic, funk, psych rock, and world music all wrapped up into one very charmingly eccentric package.

This week, he released his highly anticipated debut, Rapping With Paul White, which boasts an impressive guest roster: Guilty Simpson, Marv Won, Danny Brown, Tranqill, Homeboy Sandman, Jehnst, Moe Pope, and Nancy Elizabeth.

Stream the whole album below and download several of the tracks for free, including "Trust," "The Doldrums," "African New Wave," and "Evasive Action."

Also, we're giving away a 2xLP vinyl of the album along with a very limited edition T-Shirt that is not for sale!

Enter our contest to win the album and T-Shirt!

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About a month ago, we shared the Nav Izadi Remix with you from Everybody, Pt. 1. Now, Miguel Migs returns with a new set of remixes for his "Everybody" single featuring Evelyn Champagne King called Everybody, Pt. 2. To give you a little taste, we have Kid Who's "Italo Dub" to share for your listening pleasure. The dense beat serves for quite the catchy groove, offering good reason to sweat it on out. Stream and download the track for free below!

Also, continue to keep your eyes peeled for Miguel's full length album, Outside the Skyline, to be released on September 20th. The album will include appearances from Bebel Gilberto, Capleton, Freddie McGregor, Aya, Lisa Shaw, Half Pint and George Levin.

Everybody feat. Evelyn "Champagne" King (Kid Who Italo Dub) by OmRecords

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We already know y'all loved Captain Planet's Ningané EP - we did, too. But the diverse beatsmith might have outdone himself with his first full length, Cookin' Gumbo. Out on September 6th, the album combines funk, soul, and world music from "all corners of the globe" to bring an irresistible concoction of dancefloor tunes. It is in fact difficult to stay in our seats while writing this - we may well have to end this post prematurely and attend to our urge to move.

Moving along swiftly. Do take a listen to the free MP3 remixing the amazing Mia Doi Todd's "Paraty." We enjoyed thoroughly!

And lastly, do not miss out on the sure to be incredible release parties in LA, SF, NY, and DC. Details below!

Paraty (Captain Planet Remix) by DJ Captain Planet

Release Parties
9/8 @ Afro Funke - Zanzibar, Los Angeles
9/9 w/ TTOTH Crew - Southpaw, Brooklyn
9/10 - Eighteenth Street Lounge, Washington DC
9/16 @ Afrolicious - San Francisco

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