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Cut A Rug

Posted by modulatorsoul on November 29, 2013
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The long awaited return of Slakah The Beatchild is confirmed for January 6,2013 with his second instalment of Soul Movement.If you haven’t listened to the originally, drop whatever you are doing and go listen here. The song Enjoy Ya Self is still in my rotation even though the first album dropped in 2010. The super talented Toronto native creates these smooth rhythms with a blend of soul, funk, and hiphop. While volume 2 has been under wraps, Slakah released the video for the single Byram’s Groove(Cut a Rug), and it is a heater. You just want to get up and dance, the video doesn’t help, you find yourself trying to compete with those folks dancing. Check out the video below and cop the album here when it drops.

Black Book

Posted by modulatorsoul on November 26, 2013
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The super talented British songstress Sasha Keable released her debut EP Black Book last month.  The nineteen year old singer has been slowly creating excitement with her smooth and silky vocals, the versatility of her vocals is evident with the diverse mix of different influences that are throughout the EP.  My favorite track is the Asking for More, at one point Sasha Keable covers Bobby Caldwell’s What You Won’t Do for Love, and she kills it. Can’t wait to hear more from Sasha Keable, download the EP for free here.

Family

Posted by modulatorsoul on November 24, 2013
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Swedish born songstress Fatima is ready to drop her new EP Family/La Neta on the Eglo imprint. With the release of the title video Family, she is really creating hype for this release. The production on the new EP will be handled by Flako. While Fatima has showcased her versatility by working with many different producers around the world, I have found that her collaborations with Flako are some of her best. It is like her voice shines over his eclectic production. Check the new video and the b-side below. The EP drops on Dec 2nd, don’t sleep on it!

Black Radio 2

Posted by modulatorsoul on October 30, 2013
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Robert Glasper the multi talented jazz pianist released his second instalment of his Black Radio Series.  The album features some real hiphop and soul heavyweights which includes Jill Scott, Common, Dwele and a few more. Robert Glasper has this unbelievable vision for both jazz and music in general, he truly strays from the conventional and traditional form to really amalgamating different sounds and genres into his music. While he may lose some of the jazz purists, I think he really gains a wider audience and allows them to hear jazz in a very different way. If you haven’t check out the first instalment cop it before you listen to this one.

Grandma’s Hands

Posted by modulatorsoul on October 22, 2013
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ModulatorSoul is back and the music keeps coming. During my mini hiatus, UK’s Ayanna Witter-Johnson dropped the new single Grandma’s hands off her upcoming EP Black Panther. Grandma’s hands was originally done by Bill Withers, most people may not have heard the original but know the sample from Blackstreet’s No Diggity. The original had this bluesy soul sound but Ayanna flips it to have this darker jazz sound but stays true to the bluesy sound with the guitar and violin. The new sound fits perfectly over Ayanna’s stunning voice. Check out the new single, and keep your eyes open for Black Panther, it is set to drop Dec 4, 2013.

Feel Good

Posted by modulatorsoul on September 20, 2013
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Odd Future’s funk duo The Internet are ready to release their sophomore album Feel Good on September 24th. The Internet consists of Syd tha Kid and Matt Martians, while both handle the production, Syd tha Kid holds down the vocals.  Their sound is a mix of trip hop with some funk and soul elements, but the new release Don’t Cha is solidifying that funk. Personally, I think they should go deeper into the funk and soul but I know they will get a lot of criticism for leaving their supposed roots. Check out the two singles below.

Island Blues

Posted by modulatorsoul on September 17, 2013
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Stumbling on music is probably one of my favourite things,  I know that I do most of the searching but it is nice to think that maybe all music finds you some way or another. Well I am going to say that Camille Safiya found me . The young singer just released her debut album Island Blues with production being handled by Frankie P.  Camille Safiya’s voice is quite similar sound to the late Amy Winehouse, very bluesy yet quite powerful. Island Blues showcases Camille Safiya’s talents through a melting pot of different sounds ranging from straight jazz to more hiphop soul. The album is free and can be downloaded here, Highly Recommended!!

#BlackWater

Posted by modulatorsoul on August 22, 2013
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Electric Wire Hustle just dropped visuals of a live performance of their new single #BlackWater off their upcoming album Blackwater/Love Can Prevail. EWH brings the heat, the new single is just dope. It has this soulful hiphop sound mixed in with some bluesy elements. The live and raw instrumentation over the smooth vocals creates this hypnotic groove that leaves you wanting more.  Electric Wire Hustle are one of the leaders that are pushing the live instrumental hiphop to the forefront.  I am loving their sound, can’t wait for the new album!

Do It Do It Disco

Posted by modulatorsoul on August 16, 2013
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Funk soul duo Myron & E’s debut record Broadway is probably one of the most slept on albums this year. I don’t know what it is, but it hasn’t caught on.  The two singers have powerful yet distinct voices and the meshing  and interplay of their voices creates this irresistible sound that is just infectious to your ears. Broadway is very reminiscent of the Motown sound with a modern funk twist. The whole album is backed by the super talented band the Soul Investigators.  Myron & E have released visuals to their second single Do It Do It Disco. After seeing the video, you are going to want to be dancing at a roller jam.  Cop this album!

Should Have Known

Posted by modulatorsoul on August 14, 2013
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Portland’s Reva Devito  and beatmaker Roane Namuh are releasing their Cloudshine EP as new deluxe version. The EP was originally released as a free download in 2012, but now has two new songs and a couple of remixes from Tall Black Guy and Tony Ozier. The Tall Black Guy remix of Should Have Known is straight up smooth, Reva’s vocals just flow perfectly over the mellow beat.  Reva and Roane don’t disappoint, Cop the EP!