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Quadron: Hey LoveRooted in jazz and soul, the Danish duo Quadron is certainly a band to keep on your radar this summer.
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Throwback Thursday: James BrownHere at TL, James Brown will forever hold the unchallenged title as King of Funk and Soul.
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Jessie Ware VIDEO: Night LightBUY HERE The 26 year-old British singer/songwriter, Jessie Ware, released her stirring first solo album “Devotion” this year, and with it has come critical praise and comparisons to a Sade-like Florence Welch. Previously spotted for her distinguished and bodily vocals recorded with the SBTRKT project, Ware comes out with a very personal and [...]
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Dead Times: Slow Burning BlissDOWNLOAD HERE Hailing from Phoenix, Dead Times duo Calvin Markus and Travis Bunn have been courting Los Angeles as they build their mystic sound with the framework of R&B and waify electronics. Their minimalist foundation may find you in a melodic coma as they float between moody soul and futuristic down tempo under mirage [...]
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Thursday Throwback : Sade AduBUY HERE Sade Adu, best known for her song “Smooth Operator” is definitely a qualified candidate for our Throwback Thursdays. Her music style is a unique blend of smooth jazz combined with elements of R&B , soul, jazz, and soft rock. Sade and her band started in 1983, and quickly rocketed to the top, [...]
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Let’s Talk About Frank Ocean: “Channel ORANGE”Let’s talk about Frank Ocean. BUY HERE Last time we scribbled about this 23 year old writer for Beyonce and Justin Bieber, the splash size he would make as an artist himself was completely unforeseen. Now, with Channel ORANGE, his new chart erupting album and a face synonymous with single-handedly breaking up the marriage of [...]
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Curumin: SelvageBUY HERE Brazilian, Curumin (aka Luciano Nakata Albuquerque) describes his new album Arrocha as a “rhythm, a way of dancing where you hold your girl very close. That pressure is something we feel here in Sao Paolo”–his hometown. “It’s a very big city and you are always surrounded
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Emeli Sandé: HeavenBUY HERE As the novelty fades on the overload of tropical vacation tunes, and ethereal samplers this year, the music industry migrates back to pop, pining for the next sure success. Capitol Record’s Emeli Sandé is just the answer.
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Lee Fields and the Expressions: Faithful ManBUY HERE Stripped down to the raw, blues-shaken soul, Lee Fields has finally done his fair share of shaking recent rankings with his 2012 album, Faithful Man.
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Bobby Womack: Please Forgive My HeartBUY HERE T he heart that needs forgiving beats its way into Bobby Womack‘s island-flavored piece of soul song, “Please Forgive My Heart.”
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Usher: ClimaxListen to “Climax” here BUY HERE After an extended absence, Usher comes out from under the radar and partners with coveted producer, Diplo. “Climax” may be accredited to Usher, but this track has Diplo written all over its electronic soul.
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Marvin Gaye: Sunny (Mercury Edit II)Listen to “Sunny (Mercury Edit II) here BUY HERE The dark days were through with Bobby Hebb’s love-a-thon, one of the most soul-driven songs ever written and loved. “Sunny” is a transformation of love itself now topped with a modern cherry by Swiss producer, Mercury. Doubtful was any fan of this heartful Motown hit that [...]