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3012954, nEw SoUl MuSiC Post 2019
Posted by tapedeck, Tue Jan-01-19 09:11 PM
Kickin it off with new music from Chaka Khan! Her new album comes out 2.15.19:https://youtu.be/nM9r5XBtoCo

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3013130, Alexa Esperanza
Posted by tapedeck, Tue Jan-08-19 10:38 AM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M87B3XJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_5nmnCb8YK5DTQ

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3013230, good looking out, this is very nice!
Posted by Ray_Snill, Mon Jan-14-19 11:53 PM
her tracks sound too stock machine sounding but they're dope. I would love to hear this remade with a band and background singers.



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https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/PYzh4v9cSf4FDnq3yMQyqNqh79o=/800x0/filters:no_upscale%28%29/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/4079674/jlio.0.gif
3014171, RE: good looking out, this is very nice!
Posted by tapedeck, Sun Feb-24-19 10:35 PM
Yes sir! She has potential

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3013228, Toro Y Moi
Posted by tapedeck, Mon Jan-14-19 08:58 PM
https://www.npr.org/2019/01/10/676908223/first-listen-toro-y-moi-outer-peace

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3013457, Reggie B
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Sat Jan-26-19 09:52 PM
https://innatesounds.bandcamp.com/track/not-funky?fbclid=IwAR3B-nqRzjOEsZWCYFN1TJJo09j8PlMxzTYXkA2klD8Cg3H-MqERD_lyfso
3013530, RE: Reggie B
Posted by tapedeck, Wed Jan-30-19 11:03 AM
Cool joint!

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3013531, Ida Nielson
Posted by tapedeck, Wed Jan-30-19 11:19 AM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KNWJ1W5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_X3CuCbES0MG1G

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3013532, David Frank
Posted by tapedeck, Wed Jan-30-19 11:21 AM
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M94F9X7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_26CuCbAWVMJGA

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3013533, 'Constellate' by Tensei (Tokyo Dawn Records)
Posted by Af-1, Wed Jan-30-19 12:36 PM
https://tensei.bandcamp.com/album/constellate
3014472, Durand Jones And The Indications
Posted by tapedeck, Sat Mar-09-19 10:37 AM
https://youtu.be/JRoQ3pU4i1k

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3014481, 'Hangin On' by Kyle Lacy
Posted by Af-1, Sat Mar-09-19 04:34 PM
Hopefully people are familiar with Brooklyn's Dala Records - this is a great track from their newest signee:

https://soundcloud.com/dala-records/kyle-lacy-hangin-on
3014520, Sexy Dex And The Fresh
Posted by tapedeck, Mon Mar-11-19 10:22 PM
https://youtu.be/_lhyPhiWFsA

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3014534, Kyle Dion- Suga
Posted by BNueve, Tue Mar-12-19 06:03 AM
Don't know much about him. Album is pretty nice though.

https://www.thefader.com/2019/03/09/kyle-dions-debut-album-suga
3014970, this is so dope.
Posted by shockzilla, Sun Mar-31-19 07:37 AM
3015101, yeah, surprised no one is talking about it
Posted by BNueve, Fri Apr-05-19 05:44 AM
3015102, possibly as an independent release, there's not enough promo.
Posted by shockzilla, Fri Apr-05-19 06:36 AM
3014889, RC AND THE GRITZ
Posted by tapedeck, Thu Mar-28-19 09:52 AM
https://youtu.be/Tpt3Se71smE

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3014890, Nicole Willis
Posted by tapedeck, Thu Mar-28-19 09:55 AM
https://youtu.be/s9--Q-QSVXc

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3014947, Shafiq Husayn.... The Loop...
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Fri Mar-29-19 07:57 PM
finally here..

and one of the things that's interesting about this is honestly how long ago these songs were done...and they don't sound "dated"...

Sa Ra Creative partners are currently in the studio doing an album now..

https://shafiqhusayn.bandcamp.com/album/the-loop
3014971, brilliant.
Posted by shockzilla, Sun Mar-31-19 07:38 AM
3014986, RE: Shafiq Husayn.... The Loop...
Posted by tapedeck, Sun Mar-31-19 11:09 PM
I got my eye on this one

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3015069, on my bandcamp wishlist
Posted by LeroyBumpkin, Wed Apr-03-19 11:56 PM
with about...50 other albums I'm trying not to forget about..ha ha.
3015072, the musicianship on this record and the vocal arrangements
Posted by shockzilla, Thu Apr-04-19 09:11 AM
are just masterful.

feels much more like a collective effort than a bunch of guests just thrown on tracks.

i'm falling in love with it hard.

3015089, yes...a very solid collective effort....
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Thu Apr-04-19 04:19 PM
Shafiq has had a very solid crew with the Dove Society for a while...

I'm wondering if this collaborative spirit helped mend the fences that needed to be mended to have Sa Ra get back together...

I've seen some pictures with them along with Anderson Paak and Thundercat with the message that folks should get ready for something big...

3015068, Devin Morrison "Bussin"
Posted by LeroyBumpkin, Wed Apr-03-19 09:52 PM
The timing of this new album coupled with his appearance on Phonte's Pacific Time EP was great. I'll admit I didn't now much about the Florida native, but I'm liking what I'm hearing.

(on the low, kinda upset the 2LP is a $50 import, but I get it).
3015084, yeah, this is tasty.
Posted by shockzilla, Thu Apr-04-19 01:58 PM
3015358, Michelle Escoffery
Posted by tapedeck, Tue Apr-16-19 07:44 PM
This may be my SONG of the year: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nFEMTdLNwBQ&feature=youtu.be


Bumpin in the STEREO:

Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3015427, Reggie B - Weight of the World
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Sat Apr-20-19 03:56 PM
https://innatesounds.bandcamp.com/track/weight-of-the-world?fbclid=IwAR3V32bISp8rxM-HM67JdWCLMX8VFu9F3QeFX-hntj53epgqVDx4D5SdGWs
3015644, Brand New Heavies w/ N'Dea Davenport
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Mon Apr-29-19 10:42 PM
Get away

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-M0oh7JdZxk
3015645, The Midnight Hour Live at Liner Lab 2019
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Mon Apr-29-19 11:13 PM
https://themidnighthour.bandcamp.com/album/the-midnight-hour-live-at-linear-labs
3016290, This looks great!
Posted by Af-1, Fri May-17-19 04:30 PM
3015986, Sebastian Mikael - ICUUC ME Pt. II
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Sun May-05-19 12:31 AM
https://soundcloud.com/sebastianmikael/sets/i-c-u-u-c-me-pt-ii
3016116, The APX
Posted by tapedeck, Wed May-08-19 01:39 PM
I love this duo!: https://youtu.be/jcpyKiI_eEc

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3016259, Nicole Bus
Posted by tapedeck, Thu May-16-19 11:03 AM
https://youtu.be/8jwfurbP2is

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3016275, Seba Kaapstad - Thina
Posted by MeshaMeesh, Fri May-17-19 06:26 AM
http://sebakaapstad.bandcamp.com/album/thina

Bought it last night and listening now. LOVE THE VIBES



https://twitter.com/MeeshUniVerSoul


"She was on that tip about stoppin' the violence
About my people she was teachin' me..."
3016276, 14KT (as IAMABEENIE) - For My Sanity
Posted by MeshaMeesh, Fri May-17-19 06:32 AM
I listened to this about five times in the last two days.

I absolutely LOVE it! It was just what I was craving when looking for new music... I’ve been on a jazzy neo-soul fusion vibe for a while but got tired of the stuff I already had.

Feels fresh to me, and I love how much he challenged himself to create this.


http://14kt.bandcamp.com/album/for-my-sanity


https://twitter.com/MeeshUniVerSoul


"She was on that tip about stoppin' the violence
About my people she was teachin' me..."
3016291, bet.
Posted by LeroyBumpkin, Fri May-17-19 04:33 PM
I had this in my queue, but I'ma cop now.
3016292, I've been waiting on this one for a while...
Posted by Af-1, Fri May-17-19 04:34 PM
Did you catch the Kaidi Tatham Remix of 'The Power of Same'? Soooo good:
https://14kt.bandcamp.com/track/the-power-of-same-kaidi-tatham-remix
3016308, OMG THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS ONE!!
Posted by MeshaMeesh, Fri May-17-19 10:17 PM

https://twitter.com/MeeshUniVerSoul


"She was on that tip about stoppin' the violence
About my people she was teachin' me..."
3016421, RE: 14KT (as IAMABEENIE) - For My Sanity
Posted by tapedeck, Wed May-22-19 10:25 PM
WOW!

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3016289, 'Homecooking' by DJ Yoda
Posted by Af-1, Fri May-17-19 04:27 PM
Very cool set from DJ Yoda with some awesome UK names including Omar, plus UK jazz musicians Nubya Garcia, Henry Wu and Theon Cross:

https://djyoda.bandcamp.com/
3016294, Sault - 5
Posted by LeroyBumpkin, Fri May-17-19 04:36 PM
Not sure this is "soul" but, shouts to timhotep, t510 & ikemoses for telling me about this band. There isn't much info online about them outside of this instagram page. It's like...rock, afrobeat, funk, brazil...I think.

https://www.instagram.com/saultglobal/
3016361, the album is sick.
Posted by shockzilla, Tue May-21-19 09:45 AM
i love it.
3016362, Bet.
Posted by LeroyBumpkin, Tue May-21-19 09:59 AM
I copped, but I haven't made time to listen outside a few songs.
Your reply is further confirmation I'll enjoy this.
3016377, It's so weird when bands are being vague.
Posted by phemom, Tue May-21-19 02:23 PM
It's such a weird tactic if you aren't an established act.

The music is dope and there's an album out.....why is the only info on you a few posts on instagram??? SMH.

Edit: They really jump thru genres on this I'm liking it tho. Apparently there's no physical copies of the album, so save to Spotify it is SMH.
3016807, really reminds me of The Internet strangely. I love this.
Posted by double negative, Tue Jun-11-19 01:47 PM
3016388, RE: nEw SoUl MuSiC Post 2019
Posted by funklectic, Tue May-21-19 05:38 PM
Rahsaan Patterson deserves his own post really. Heroes and Gods is amazing. I was never a big fan of Bleuphoria but this album is Rahsaan doing what he does best.. he sounds amazing and the music is such a great vibe. Its great to have him back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSaqkWAHJlk
3016464, i dig it, but it could have been much more potent
Posted by shockzilla, Fri May-24-19 02:09 AM
were it shorter.
3016433, Oh He Dead - Lonely Sometimes
Posted by WarriorPoet415, Thu May-23-19 11:06 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLKNeyZXImk
______________________________________________________________________________

"To Each His Reach"

but.....

Fuck aliens.
3016471, Lady Midnight - Death Before Mourning
Posted by Hitokiri, Fri May-24-19 09:26 AM
www.ladymidnight.bandcamp.com
3016802, i dig this
Posted by shockzilla, Tue Jun-11-19 10:36 AM
3016816, Pass it on if you can
Posted by Hitokiri, Tue Jun-11-19 03:18 PM
I can't stop listening to it. I'm a little sad that people aren't gonna hear this beautiful art.
3017205, Oh, i have!
Posted by shockzilla, Tue Jun-25-19 02:01 PM
trust
3016485, Shay Lia- Dangerous
Posted by BNueve, Sat May-25-19 05:32 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTKDtR_qgGQ
3016743, Yakul - Blossoming
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Sat Jun-08-19 01:57 PM
https://soundcloud.com/yakulband/blossoming-2
3016819, C.S. Armstrong, Truth Be Told
Posted by Miles, Tue Jun-11-19 04:37 PM
https://open.spotify.com/album/56sm8deu4m38tLJJNYEDZB?si=_Mdj-N8_SkGzt4fSJoDS8A

https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8500473/cs-armstrong-truth-be-told-album-premiere
3016914, Nia Andrews' debut album is dropping next week, June 21
Posted by BlakStaar, Fri Jun-14-19 12:03 PM
No Place is Safe

You can pre-order now for two tracks
https://worldgalaxyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/no-place-is-safe

It's coming out on the LA-based World Galaxy Records.

Follow her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nianiaandrews
3017144, Isaiah Sharkey
Posted by tapedeck, Mon Jun-24-19 10:02 AM
https://youtu.be/kNYdXFv_5Qg


Bumpin in the STEREO:

Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3017164, yeah he's come with another solid effort...
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Mon Jun-24-19 05:13 PM
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_nUBbR3ufq5QNxBVDChDeCAvIFBo13CETQ
3017216, Georgia Anne Muldrow - VWETO II
Posted by Warren Coolidge, Tue Jun-25-19 11:52 PM
https://georgiaannemuldrow.bandcamp.com/album/vweto-ii
3017217, Yola - Walk Through Fire
Posted by shockzilla, Wed Jun-26-19 01:40 AM
Yola is a Bajan Brit with a gorgeous voice. Her debut album was produced by The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach and features top session players from Nashville; it's a lovely bit of country/soul and feels like a classic. Thoroughly recommended.
3017220, Nia Andrews - No Place Is Safe
Posted by shockzilla, Wed Jun-26-19 03:36 AM
https://worldgalaxyrecords.bandcamp.com/album/no-place-is-safe

No Place Is Safe is the debut full-length from Nia Andrews, a singer-songwriter whose unique vision and expressive aesthetics fly high over her undeniable legacy in the artistic culture of Los Angeles. Building on her beautiful voice that appeared on Solange’s #1 album A Seat at the Table, Andrews has transformed herself into a powerhouse producer in her own right. The daughter of music educator and philanthropist Reggie Andrews, she grew up immersed in the vibrant sounds of the rich musical community that he championed – including The Pharcyde, Kamasi Washington, Thundercat, and Terrace Martin.

With the release of No Place Is Safe, Nia Andrews adds an impressive new chapter to the musical narrative of Los Angeles. The album is a poignant exploration of the damage caused by chronic unacceptance and a feeling of being unseen. Pining for safety – an anchor that continues to elude her – Andrews is haunted by shadows closing in on all sides. She wrestles with the pain of not being chosen, weighed down by the exhaustion of ending after ending while the world outside burns. But as Andrews learns to find safety within herself, No Place Is Safe develops into a nuanced story of understanding, surrender, and finally – triumph.

Revealing an innate sense of musicality, Andrews’ intimate release balances between lush instrumentation and the raw beauty of her unadorned voice. She transforms sounds into symbols that augment her lyrical narrative: broken dreams, mental chaos, yearning and forgiveness. Thoughtful and exposed, the music looks you in the eye even as it questions itself.

How did we get so far from the one dream? How did we get so far from being who we are? The album’s contemplative incandescence is evident from the first measures of “The Road.” Andrews’ vocals curl around tender strums and keystrokes in “Linger,” a hushed and haunted love song.

Lo-fi electronic fuzz transforms “Call Your Name” from peaceful pretending into a muddled distortion, a sonic reflection of a relationship’s devolution. Even Andrews’ dreams are not safe. She implores herself to “Be a Smart Girl” with a syncopated warning and rhythms that run for cover. Winsome strings illuminate “Cleo and the King” with symphonic elegance and “The Ceiling” loses control in a rushing jam that climbs the walls.

No Place Is Safe is almost entirely self-made; Andrews wrote, arranged, and produced every track with few collaborators. “I didn’t begin this project intending to do so much of it myself,” she explains. “I laid down parts as ideas, but when I brought other musicians in to replace my bass or guitar parts, they were killing but I was surprised that I preferred the original parts. The imperfection of my playing just seemed to sonically serve the story of the music better and its vulnerability. I did want one song that was like a big hang with a few musicians I hold very dear and that’s ‘Seems So.’ There’s a lot of love nestled in the crevices of that tune.” The track’s jazzy riff and heavy drums dig in deep as her passionate vocals soar over the serious beats. Touching and teary-eyed, “Little Girl” is a love letter to the lost child within.

Crafted with the art of restraint and refined with honeyed harmonies, No Place is Safe aims for the mastery of the self. Through her inward search for significance, Nia Andrews reveals her compelling relevance and artistic talents – and her place creating new ground at the forefront of Los Angeles’ musical saga.
3017310, 'Green Balloon' by Tank & The Bangas
Posted by Af-1, Fri Jun-28-19 10:19 AM
Super cool album - a few tracks feature Robert Glasper, Alex Isley appears and four tracks produced by Jack Splash...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp8QF8yhPpU
3017311, 'This Love' by Bobby Oroza
Posted by Af-1, Fri Jun-28-19 10:21 AM
Such a great record! Finnish soul released through Big Crown Records and recorded with the Timmion Records camp...

https://bobbyoroza.bandcamp.com/album/this-love
3018167, New Raphael Saadiq!
Posted by tapedeck, Sat Aug-24-19 09:41 PM
Hot!

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3018168, Steve Lacy
Posted by tapedeck, Sat Aug-24-19 09:43 PM
https://youtu.be/B51T9xidovw

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3018174, Leven kali - 1 on 1
Posted by grey, Sun Aug-25-19 02:07 AM
https://youtu.be/oUMouLVL6r8

Damn 90’s r&b is retro lol. This shit go though.
3018653, SUCH
Posted by tapedeck, Sun Sep-08-19 09:07 PM
https://youtu.be/aZjyJrQfriI

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3018654, SUCH
Posted by tapedeck, Sun Sep-08-19 09:08 PM
https://youtu.be/aZjyJrQfriI

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3018679, Emmavie - Honeymoon
Posted by KennyFresh, Mon Sep-09-19 04:57 PM
Solo artist based out of London – she wrote, sang, and produced the entire album herself: http://smarturl.it/emmaviehoneymoon
3019604, I missed this.
Posted by LeroyBumpkin, Fri Oct-18-19 12:30 PM
Again, great sounding project.
3019509, Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Posted by tapedeck, Mon Oct-14-19 08:24 PM
Hot new album!:https://youtu.be/sWNzg56RVaE

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3019510, Stokley
Posted by tapedeck, Mon Oct-14-19 08:27 PM
New single:https://youtu.be/NPFZ5nJIlsk

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3019547, 'A Song For Paul' by Ghost Funk Orchestra
Posted by Af-1, Wed Oct-16-19 03:25 PM
https://ghostfunkorchestra.bandcamp.com/album/a-song-for-paul-2
3019548, 'Cage & Aviary' by Bryony Jarman-Pinto (Tru Thoughts)
Posted by Af-1, Wed Oct-16-19 03:29 PM
https://bryonyjarman-pinto.bandcamp.com/album/cage-aviary
3021247, Wyanna Vaughan
Posted by tapedeck, Mon Dec-30-19 04:22 PM
https://youtu.be/_Y_XO-6hEJQ

Bumpin in the STEREO:
Gladys Knight&The Pips
Angela Bofill-Love In Slow Motion
Babyface-Lovers
Midnight Star-Still Standing
3022885, Sudan Archives - Athena
Posted by organix, Wed Mar-18-20 12:21 PM
didn't see this mentioned above and it's well worth a bump of this thread

https://daily.bandcamp.com/album-of-the-day/sudan-archives-athena-review

doesn't really sound like anything else out there

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my music: www.soundcloud.com/jessewarren
my mixes: www.mixcloud.com/jessewarren
my label: www.fb.com/mettamuzik