Future Classic: D’Angelo “James River” Album Prelude
Just read from the guys at Moovmnt.com, one of my favorite sites, that the word on street is true… After more than 10 years D’Angelo might actually put out a new record. Ok, these aren’t new songs just yet but it’ll keep us waiting for another few weeks. I was …
Forgotten Treasure: Patrice Rushen “Where is the love” (1982)
Ohhh this is on some late night 80’s tip. Love soul from the era, always a fine line between absolute smelly cheese and geniusness. This is the latter. Obviously hip-hop heads will recognise this as the original sample used for Mobb Deep’s “Temperature’s Rising”. Patrice Rushen put out a bunch …
Forgotten Treasure: The Brief Encounter (1977)
Another top class soul reissue from Jazzman, offering the notoriously expensive ‘Special Release‘ album by The Brief Encounter. Original copies are practically impossible to find, hence the common asking price of over $2000 for collectors. It was recorded in Muscle Shoals, Alabama by a small-time group of musicians from rural …
Al Green “Tired of Being Alone”
Ok this isn’t exactly a “forgotten” treasure. I mean, every one knows Al Green, The Reverend of Soul and this track was one of his big hits. But this live performance recorded in 1972 at the “School of Soul” show deserves to be seen. I mean, this right here is …
Forgotten Treasure: Temptations “Message From A Black Man” (1969)
I was listening to this record yesterday so I thought i’d share my favorite cut from it. The Temptations were the definitive male group from the 60’s and “Puzzle People” marks the end of that golden era for them, it being released in 1969. Love the Temptations but also love …
Guest Mix #04: DJ DRM & CAPTAIN PLANET (NY)
Dj DRM head honcho of BASTARD JAZZ & BSTRD BOOTS, one of our favorite labels, recently laced us up with this super dope guest mix. I’ve been a fan of BSTRD for a while now and just this year I charted 2 of their tracks in my top 50 of …
Future Classic: Jose James “Vicadin”
José James began the process of creation of “Blackmagic” with Los Angeles beat mangler Flying Lotus (Warp / Brainfeeder) in April 2008. Throwing all their ideas between east and west coast, this duo has produced a handful of experimental hip-hop beats & melodies. This future classic is no exemption. “Vicatin” is an another …
Forgotten Treasure: Teena Marie “Ooo La La La” (1988)
It was with great sadness that I learned that soul legend Teena Marie passed away at 54 years old two weeks ago. This sad news pushed me to share my first forgotten treasure, “Ooo La La La“. This single was released in 1988 and featured on her Platinum album “Naked to …
Forgotten Treasure: Kelis “Little Suzie” (2001)
Really cool forgotten little nugget from one of my faves, miss Kelis. This was taken from her second record which wasn’t even released in North America, the record really didn’t believe in it because there weren’t any clear cut singles. I’ve always loved this track produced by the Neptunes of …
Mix of the Day: Mochilla Mix 10 by Coleman
This is definitely a great mix that helps showcase Mochilla‘s deep body of work. Music from DJ Shadow, Jackson Conti, Suite for Ma Dukes, King Britt, Quantic, J. Rocc, Nobody, DJ Nuts and more. Enjoy and Happy Holidays. Tracklisting: 1. King Ruly & Toy Selectah! – Bumpin Time! (Sistema Local …
Forgotten Treasure: Vibe “No Blaggada” (1999)
Ok this is possibly one of the only good R&B tracks from France. Not saying the French aren’t good at that stuff, there are a few bands that were pretty dope, Les Nubians for one. But i’m not sure if I can remember one decent male R&B singer from France …
Forgotten Treasure: Johnny Guitar Watson “Gangster of Love” (Live in 1977)
Damn. Now this is that real shit. I was looking for a JGW track to share with you and I found this awesome live performance (Germany, 1977). First off, the intro is absolutely bananas. Then the rest, well… you can see why he inspired people like Hendrix and Zappa and …