Friday, March 18, 2011 at 7:13PM Aloe Blacc is the coolest and most likeable man in music. If you don’t believe me, watch this. Good Things is still getting better with every listen.
Aloe Blacc, R&B, Soul, Video Friday, March 18, 2011 at 6:19PM 
Here is Ryan Leslie’s new single, which sees the super-talented singer/songwriter/musician show off his under-rated rapping skills. Got a lot of time for this man, and I’m glad to say that he has pulled it out of the bag, again.
Hip-Hop, R&B, Ryan Leslie in Aside Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at 12:30AM 
Jennifer Hudson is back with a new look and a new album - shame the album isn’t quite as fabulous as the look. I love her, I know she’s been through a lot, but this album is a big disappointment - might just be me, but it’s very bland. Below is my favourite track, which is produced by Alicia Keys & Swizz Beatz. This is amazing, but I much prefer the Marsha Ambrosius album that was released last week.
Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, R&B, Swizz Beatz in Aside Monday, March 14, 2011 at 1:31PM 
One of my favourite tracks from Travis Barker’s debut studio album, which features Beanie Sigel, Bun B & upcoming R&B singer Kobe. Didn’t expect much from the album, so was pleasantly surprised with what I heard - a few skippable tracks, but a very enjoyable listen on the whole.
Beanie Sigel, Bun B, Hip-Hop, Kobe, R&B, Travis Barker in Aside Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 7:46PM 
Here is a percolating old-school groove from Bootsy Collins, which features his late guitarist brother Phelps “Catfish” Collins and soul man Bobby Womack and is the first single from Tha Funk Capitol of the World, Bootsy’s first album in five years. Can’t find the MP3 for love nor money, so you will have to stream it HERE for now. Hit the jump to hear more about the album and to see the tracklist, which includes Snoop Dogg, Jimi Hendrix, Musiq Soulchild & many more. This will be massive.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Famer and legendary bassist Bootsy Collins, known worldwide for pioneering funk music with James Brown and Parliament Funkadelic, will release his first new album in five years, ‘Tha Funk Capitol of the World,’ April 26 on Mascot Records.
Collins collaborated with fellow P-Funkers George Clinton and Bernie Worrell on the record, along with an all-star lineup of musicians and cultural luminaries including rappers Snoop Dogg, Chuck D, and Ice Cube; actor Samuel L. Jackson; banjo phenom Bela Fleck; the Rev. Al Sharpton; scholar Dr. Cornel West; and guitarists Buckethead and Catfish Collins - Bootsy’s late brother. Engineered in part by Dan Monti (Guns n Roses, Metallica), the album also features a tribute to Garry Shider, the late guitarist and musical director of the P-Funk All-Stars.
The album’s 16 tracks are sonically rooted in Bootsy’s earth-shaking party grooves, but songs like “Freedumb” and “Minds Under Construction” reveal higher ambitions. “There are real messages on this album that I wanted to share,” explains Collins, whose soul-deep rhythms and layered melodies are punctuated by lyrics that range from meditations on the nature of truth and spiritual transcendence, to blissed-out joy.
Collins is a singularly influential bassist. His star-shaped “Space Bass” and the driving grooves he produced with it have become synonymous with modern funk and inspired everyone from The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Primus to NWA and OutKast. Aside from his seminal work with James Brown and George Clinton, Collins achieved considerable success as a frontman for several groups, including Bootsy’s Rubber Band, which recorded the #1 hit single “Bootzilla” and “I’d Rather Be With You.” More recently, Collins collaborated with Talib Kweli and Hi-Tek for 2009′s “Internet Connection.” In 2010, Bootsy was awarded Bass Player Magazine’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
More album details and tour dates will soon be announced.
‘Tha Funk Capitol Of The World’ Tracklist:
1. Intro
2. Hip Hop @ Funk U (ft. Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, & Chuck D)
3. Mirrors Tell Lies (ft. Jimi Hendrix)
4. JB-Still The Man (ft. Rev. Al Sharpton)
5. Freedumb (ft. Dr. Cornel West)
6. After These Messages (ft. Samuel L. Jackson)
7. Kool Whip (ft. Phil Ade & iCandice)
8. The Real Deal (ft. Sheila E. & iCandice)
9. Don’t Take My Funk (ft. Catfish Collins & Bobby Womack)
10. If Looks Could Kill (ft. Bela Fleck, Zionplanet-10, & Dennis Chambers)
11. Minds Under Construction (ft. Buckethead & (Z-Class))
12. Siento Bombo (ft. Olvido Ruiz & Ouiwey)
13. Garry Shider Tribute (ft. George Clinton & Linda Shider)
14. Stars Have No Names (They Just Shine) (ft. Nick Arnold & Chrissy Dunn)
15. Chocolate Caramel Angel (ft. Faith Daniels, Ronni Racket, & Casper)
16. Yummy, I Got The Munchies (ft. Musiq Soulchild, Razzberry Hershey & Tom Joyner)
Bobby Womack, Bootsy Collins, Catfish Collins, Funk, R&B, Soul in Aside Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 10:58PM 
Can’t believe I’m a month late on this. Here is my favourite track from Anthony David’s 3rd studio album, As Above So Below, which features Algebra & Phonte. He is one of the most under-rated R&B/Soul singers of the past 5 years. This is a massive tune, and the album is stunning.
Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 1:01PM 
My favourite track from Alexis Jordan’s self-titled upcoming debut album, which is produced solely by Norwegian production team Stargate. This is just Alexis and a guitar, showing off her vocal talents to the fullest. A very commercially friendly album, but pretty nice.
Alexis Jordan, R&B, Soul in Aside Friday, February 25, 2011 at 1:44AM 
My favourite track from Marsha Ambrosius’ spectacular upcoming debut album, Late Nights & Early Mornings. It will be released on March 1st, but for you now you can enjoy this beautiful piano driven balled, which is produced by Marsha herself. She is one of the most talented women in music. This is the best album I’ve heard this year and will be one of the best R&B albums of 2011.
Marsha Ambrosius, R&B, Soul in Aside Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 10:42PM 
Here is a beautiful new track from Melanie Durrant, which is produced by Canadian beat maker/singer Slakah The Beatchild. Slakah is one of my favourite musicians at the moment and Durrant has a pretty spectacular voice/tone. This is a beautiful R&B jam that is pretty much impossible not to stick on repeat.
Melanie Durrant, R&B, Slakah The Beatchild in Aside Sunday, January 23, 2011 at 3:26PM 
Off back to Uni tonight and have been packing up my stuff all day, to this soundtrack. I thought it would be nice to share it with you all - 18 tracks of smooth soul vibes. Tracklist and download link after the jump.
1. D’Angelo - When We Get By
2. Bobby Womack - Across 110th Street
3. O’Jays - Backstabbers
4. Curtis Mayfield - Give Me Your Love
5. Baby Huey - Hard Times
6. Jill Scott - The Way
7. Minnie Ripperton - Inside My Love
8. Lyn Collins - Think
9. The Temptations - Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone (DJ Jazzy Jeff & Pete Kuzma Solefull Remix)
10. Stevie Wonder - All I Do (Is Think About You)
11. Gil Scott-Heron - The Revolution Will Not Be Televised
12. Donny Hathaway - Love, Love, Love
13. Donald Byrd & The Blackbyrds - Think Twice
14. Bill Withers - Grandma’s Hands
15. Grover Washington - Just The Two Of Us
16. Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come
17. Al Green - For The Good Times
18. Ray Charles - (Night Time Is) The Right Time
