Sunday, March 27, 2011 at 4:10AM
Official video for Raphael Saadiq’s lead single and the title track from the upcoming Stone Rollin’ project. This guy is too cool.
R&B, Raphael Saadiq, Soul, Video in Aside Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11:53PM 
Last week I downloaded a track called Lovesick by newcomer Mariella; I liked it, however this week a remix by Mark de Clive-Lowe has surfaced putting a whole new twist on the song. Soulful house at its very best. Time for a quick 2-step.
Friday, March 25, 2011 at 11:49PM 
Here is the lead single from soul singer Heston’s upcoming album, Warm Human Cold World. The live instrumentation gives this track just the kick that it needs - beautiful music.
Friday, March 25, 2011 at 8:01PM 
A new track from the late Teddy Pendergrass, which was recorded back in 2006. This guy was one of the best soul singers to walk the earth. Legend.
R&B, Soul, Teddy Pendergrass in Aside Thursday, March 24, 2011 at 12:57PM 
Now, I love Adele as much as anyone, but after hearing this it made me feel like the song was actually written for John Legend. I expected greatness when I saw he had covered Rolling In The Deep, but I never expected it to be this good. One of the best covers you will ever hear. I love John.
Monday, March 21, 2011 at 7:54PM 
Jack Leon Colton is a name that not many of you will recognise; I only came across his music a couple of weeks ago after a studio session that he did on UStream with Mr. Ed Sheeran. He has a very unique vocal tone and is an extremely talented lyricist, as you can hear on this new track that he uploaded to SoundCloud a few days ago. Look out for more from Jack in the near future. Talent.
Acoustic, Jack Leon Colton, Pop, Soul in Aside Monday, March 21, 2011 at 2:42PM 
One of my favourite tracks from The Weeknd’s debut mixtape, which I think took everyone by surprise - I had no idea they were releasing one any time soon. They are one of the most exciting R&B acts I’ve heard for years, and are bringing something completely unique to the scene. You can download the mixtape HERE.
R&B, Soul, The Weeknd in Aside Sunday, March 20, 2011 at 11:31PM 
Late, but here is the debut single off of Taylor McFerrin’s full length LP Early Riser, due out on Brainfeeder in 2011. This is completely different to anything we’ve previously heard from the Brooklyn based producer, but I’m love with it; RYAT’s vocals are stunning. Everything about this is incredible.
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 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 