Sipprell dropped the newest single Essence off her new EP, it is produced by the production group The Citrus Clouds. The track is dark but has this swing to it, it has the feel of two parts. The early portion has more of this uptempo beat but slow down to break down to a subtle beat where Sipprell’s eerie voice shines. I can’t wait for the EP, keep it coming Sipprell.
I don’t know what it is, but there is something infectious about hearing a G-funk beat. You automatically are nodding your head and then slowly you are starting cutting the rug. Dr. Mad, the co-founder of the Voyage Funktastique, brings the heat with his new single Stanky. Certified pure G-Funk, it is pure poppin, I can only imagine if he got a singer or emcee to drops some vocals over the beat, it would so dope. Check it out!
In the last few years, there has been a resurgence or movement to bring back the Golden Era sound. Most recently, the US ambassador of hiphop has been bestowed upon the seventeen year old A-F-R-O Gutierrez, his skills and knowledge has been unparalleled to any other upcoming emcee. While the US has been struggling trying to get a legitimate Golden Era frontman, Europe has embraced the Golden Era sound and has been pumping out releases for a few years. INDIGOD out of Switzerland is the next group to step up to the plate to give us that classic boom bap sound. The group is comprised of Ryler Smith and Merlin Alexander, they bring their quick alternate flows layered with some dope beats which automatically gets your head nodding. Highly Recommended!
With each new UK soul release, it seems that it tops the previous one. This week is Tom Bailey, the smooth crooner tackles Marvin Gaye’s Ain’t No Mountain High and just kills it. Marvin Gaye would be proud of Tom Bailey’s version, just as Marvin pushed the boundaries, Tom is doing the same thing, becoming a true innovator, not sticking to the classic sound while not forgetting the roots of the genre. Mr. Bailey has released a few singles and they are all great, I highly recommend checking him out.
I really don’t know how I could’ve missed such a talent, but after hearing Cecile Mclorin Salvant for the first time, I am going to say it, she is a jazz legend. I don’t think I have heard a voice in a long that has been able to transport me to the golden era of vocal jazz. There is no question she will be remembered with the vocal greats like Billie Holiday and Sarah Vaughan. Cecile has released three studio albums with her most recent album For One to Love dropping earlier this month. Don’t sleep and cop this album!
It doesn’t come often where an artist is the musician, the singer, the arranger, and the writer. But Kadhja Bonet is the real deal, her angelic voice paired up with her orchestral string arrangement is something special. The newly released single Honey Comb is a mix of old soul and some chamber music. It is a refreshing take on typical Rnb/Neo Soul sound. I can’t wait to hear more from her, in the meantime, check out the single!
Jakarta Records is one of the most consistent record labels out there, always putting out the freshest releases never compromising on quality. I know I slept on this one but in July IAMNOBODI released a dope collections of some smooth classic hip hop beats. Jakarta Dubplate #1 transports you to the golden era of hip hop productions. IAMNOBODI parts away from his signature futuristic soul to delivers some chopped up soul samples with some tight rolling bass lines. I can’t stop listening to this collection, it is on heavy rotation.
Lately I have been focusing mostly on the neo soul female vocalists but that doesn’t mean I don’t have love for the male singers. James Chatburn, the Sydney Australia native, has been making some big waves with his recent releases which include collabos from Jorden Rakei and Frank Nitt. James Chatburn’s voice is soulful and smooth and reminds me of an early John Legend. I can’t for an album to drop, check James on out!
UK’s Neo Soul scene is bumpin, all these new artists are pushing the genre by combining different sounds over their soulful voices. Sipprell out of London is one these up and comers, her voice is unbelievable, it is just so smooth. It is so infectious, always leaving you wanting more. I think what separates Sipprell is her talent to sing over a variety of different beats and rhythms. She effortlessly transitions from an acoustic sound to a more beat heavy track. Go check her out, she is going to be big!
The Mellow Orange imprint, even though it is a relatively small label, adheres to quality over quantity with its releases. The newest release Love Journey by Aso brings that Hiphop Jazz to another level, it has the swing and improvisation of Jazz, mixed in with those banging drums of hip hop. This album is perfect for a chilled night at home, it just flows effortlessly. I can’t wait to hear more from Aso. Highly Recommended!
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