Tag archive for ‘Soul’
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RIP: Amy Winehouse Dies at 27
Early this morning it was publicly confirmed that Amy Winehouse died at the age of 27. The cause of her death has not been officially announced, but Winehouse’s struggle with drugs and addiction were publicly known throughout her career and are suspected to be the cause. The troubled singer “joins the death at 27″ group of Kurt Cobain, [...]
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Nirvana “Come As You Are” [Covered by Yuna]
Taking the lyrics of Nirvana’s “Come As You Are,” re-imaging the song’s composition, while somehow retaining the Nirvana-lyric-weight, is a downright difficult task that somehow Yuna does impeccably well. The Malaysian singer signed to The Fader Label, released earlier this year her EP, Decorate. Below is the video of her cover, as well as a stream of her [...]
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Mayer Hawthorne “Impressions: The Covers” EP [Download Free]
Today Mayer Hawthorne, and Stone Throws released a free EP entitled Impressions: The Covers. The aptly titled EP features six tracks, each with an explanation of Hawthorne’s decision for using the song. Below is the info, two tracks and download link. If you’re interested, check out the interview we did with Mayer Hawthorne here. DOWNLOAD THE EP HERE. [...]
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[Download] Mp3 That I’m Loving RIGHT NOW!
These are tracks I’m listening to now, and enjoying. Let me know your thoughts and spread the love! 1. Fashawn ft. Omen & J Cole “Relaxation” via Pigeons & Planes [Audio clip: view full post to listen] 2. Bibio: “Femine Eyes” [Audio clip: view full post to listen] 3. Holy Ghost! “Say My Name” [Audio clip: view full [...]
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[Rare & Unreleased] J Dilla Remixes
J Dilla should be posted on everyone’s blog every week–dude has THAT many classics. Here’s some rare remixes (some unreleased) from Dilla from way back in the day. The late great is probably one of my most missed artists–period. Busta Rhyme: “It’s A Party” (Ummah Remix) DL [Audio clip: view full post to listen] Raphael Saadiq: “Without You” [...]
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Sean Hayes Interview: Having a Baby
This interview was initially published at SF Station. David Johnson-Igra, is SFCritic, and SF Station allows for the republishing of this material. By the time you read this Sean Hayes has likely begun “a clean slate.” He will have become a father, and he will have recorded all sixteen years worth of his backlogged music. It will have [...]
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Immediate! Gayngs Will Not Be Playing ACL
We just received this update that Gayngs will not be performing at ACL. Instead of Gaygns, Lance Herbstrong will perform at the Zync stage. Here is the official press release from the group: Last night, GAYNGS’ tour bus, containing all of the band’s gear, personal belongings, and livelihood, was mistakenly driven across the country from Emo’s Downtown, en [...]
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Aloe Blacc “I Need A Dollar”
Aloe Blacc “I Need A Dollar” Aloe Blacc is an emcee, turned soul singer, similar to label mate Mayer Hawthorne. His recent hit, “I Need A Dollar,” has gotten him 15 minutes more fame than ever before. I first began listening to Aloe Blacc when he was a part of Emanon (which included producer Exile of Blu & [...]
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Gayngs’ “City of Music” Official Video
City of Music: Gayngs from MPLS.TV on Vimeo. Gayngs, the collaborative efforts featuring members of Midwesterners Solid Golid, Megafaun and Bon Iver, is one of the pleasant new groups of 2010. We spoke of Gayngs earlier this year, and even offered some of their music to download for free. Not to tout our own horn, but it was [...]
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“Hood Pass Intact” Dam-Funk
This is Dam Funk’s new video for “Hood Pass Intact,” off the album ToEachHizOwn. The track samples Zapp’s “More Bounce To The Ounce” hitting harder than pounds of bass. You might be more familiar of the sample which was used for Notorious B.I.G.’s “Going Back To Cali.” Dam-Funk: “Hood Pass Intact” ft. MC Eiht [Audio clip: view full [...]
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