This is über cool. XamVolo is a singer/vocalist from the UK and he’s dropped this beauty. The beat is too hard not to groove with, slow bassy drums, sharp hi-hats, muted organs and then… the voice. A throwback to old soul music, with an awesome jazz flow. This has been on heavy rotation and will … More XamVolo – Down
BADBADNOTGOOD‘s latest album release IV is pretty special; beautiful mixtures of funk, soul, jazz, dance and pop. This album is an eclectic one, and shows how the group have been able to soak in all their references and output them in this body of work. This track, In Your Eyes, is one of my favourites. Charlotte Day … More BADBADNOTGOOD – In Your Eyes (Ft. Charlotte Day Wilson)
MNDSGN is a beatmaker from LA. He never fails to bring a funk-soul vibe to anything tune he touches. This is a top remix of Selah Sue’s I Won’t Go For More. Funky electric pianos slide around in wahs, laid back drum beat and pulsing synth melodies. This is definitely one for your summer playlist. … More Selah Sue – I Won’t Go For More (MNDSGN Remix)
Wade Hampton is a 19 year old singer from Dallas & Nashville. This tune is dope. The beat hosts nice vocal samples, big bassy 808s, ticking drums and Wade’s voice chills on top of all of it – the melodies work really well with the synth. He lets out his emotion and you can tell … More Wade Hampton – Make Ya Say
BOOty are a collective from LA and at first the band name threw me off a little… but wow this is like going to Church – hence the name Holy, and man is it holy. These guys have managed to conjure the spirit of gospel, big band rhythm, blues and funk. A beautiful gospel piano … More B00ty – Holy
If you were looking to add some tracks to your Summer playlist, Sunni (Colón) has given you seven. Sunni aka Thierry is a progressive disco, funk artist from LA and this EP is pretty special. Each track has it’s own vibe, but they all stayed connected within this realm of funk that takes you back … More Sunni (Colón) – Thierry Disko
I’m genuinely blown away by this one… Liv Dawson is a singer from Surrey, and she has released her debut single, Tapestry. I’ve must have listened to it about 10 times in a row! She layers her voice with so much delicacy but real power. The backing beat is minimal but all encompassing, a big … More Liv Dawson – Tapestry
Sampha is back, thank the Lord. We’ve heard rumbling of return, featuring on Kanye‘s Saint Pablo. He’s come back with a beautiful song, that reminds you how important his music is. The beat electronic and grooving. Slow drum patterns, subbby bassline and great riffs intertwined throughout the song. But it’s his voice that makes all … More Sampha – Timmy’s Prayer
James Blake‘s album dropped last week, and it’s hit us all. 17 tracks of, well, Jame Blake, ’nuff said. Today came a beautifully hypnotic visual to one of my favourite tracks on the record. Two of the worlds heavy weight harrowing vocals join up to create a piece of melancholy mystery. The video is gorgeous, … More James Blake – I Need A Forest Fire (ft. Bon Iver)
Jordan Rakei quickly became one of my favourite all round artists after hearing his Groove Curse tape; I then saw him open for NAO @ Heaven in London, and he didn’t disappoint. This track is gorgeous; the layers of elements in this tune, is exceptional. Fast pace jazz drums, whirling electric pianos and his voice … More Jordan Rakei – Talk To Me
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