Vanilla - Work It Out x The People x Whisper

Vanilla is a UK based Hip-Hop producer - there isn't much more I can tell you about him (because that's all I know), but I do know one thing, he is one talented geezer who judging by his SoundCloud has had a very busy 12 months. A couple of weeks ago he released High Life, which is a beat tape of 27 soul-sampling hip hop instrumentals, inspired by some of the greatest producers to ever live such as Dilla, Madlib and Onra. This is genuinely one of the best beat tapes I have heard for years - he has sampled some of my favourite Soul records of all-time and brought back that real soulful Hip-Hop sound, which I feel has been somewhat lost in recent times. I think Dilla would be happy that there is still music like this being made, and that more than anything makes me a very happy man. This will probably be the most played thing on my iPod during 2011 - it is THAT good! Get your copy of this for FREE - you would be an idiot if you didn't.

P.S. I even decided to put up 3 tracks in order to convince you.

Beverley Knight - Mama Used To Say (Cool Million Boogie Down 12" Mix)

Here is Cool Million's super funky remix of Beverley Knight's lead single from her upcoming album, Soul UK. The album will be her seventh studio album and is a tribute to her favourite UK soul artists - it is due for release in the on June 24th. My parents raised me on this music - I think she has done Junior proud.

Aretha Franklin - Think (Kraak & Smaak Club Mix)

A brilliant remix of one of my favourite Artetha Franklin tracks, which comes courtesy of production trio, Kraak & Smaak. I will be playing this a lot this Summer.

Zo! & Tigallo Love The 80s

Back in 2008 Foreign Exchange buddies Zo! & Phonte released an EP/small album entitled Zo! & Tigallo Love The 80s, which was a brilliant little collection of their favourite 80s cover songs. I bought my copy 3 years ago, but they have now decided to kindly put it up as a FREE download. A must have - even more so now it's not going to cost you a thing. Get your copy HERE.

I, Ced - All In My Mind (Feat. Stopha Vasquez)

The first offering from producer I, Ced's debut album comes in the form of the title track, which features the incredible vocals of Stopha Vasquez. This drops July 12th, but is available for pre-order HERE. Perfect for a Summer day like today.

Poldoore - Greenwood

My favourite track from Poldoore's debut Cold Busted release, L.A.X., which will be available to buy on July 13th. Mixing together Dub, Trip-Hop, Funk & Soul, he has created a sound that won't sound out of place at any BBQ this Summer. Jam.

Beyoncé - Best I Never Had

Another new leak from Beyoncé's upcoming album, 4. This one is written by Babyface, produced by Symbolic One and is my favourite piece to come from the album so far. Sounding fierce.

Maverick Sabre - Let Me Go

Following on from his exceptional Professor Green and True Tiger features, and the well received Travelling Man mixtape, here is Maverick Sabre's debut single. Utilising elements of Soul, Reggae and Hip-Hop, Maverick has created an incredibly unique sound that can't really be compared to anyone else. Have a feeling that this man has an massive 2011 ahead of him. Lots of love for the Portishead sample too.

Cee-Lo - I Want You (Hold On To Love)

Featuring lots of pretty ladies, bubbles and extravagant clothing, here is the video for Cee-Lo's new single, I Want You. This is the first track that I heard from Lady Killer, but it's still one of the best and sounds as fresh as ever. He is rinsing this album for all it's worth, but I don't blame him; as I said when it came out, I truly believe that this is one of the best pieces of music to be released in the 21st Century.

Liam Bailey - It's Not The Same

Shot in Cuba, here is the official video for Liam Bailey's new single, which is taken from his forthcoming debut album, Out Of The Shadows. The track will also feature on the It's Not The Same EP, which is out on July 3rd and will feature an acoustic version of Blind Faith. I love this guy.