Oddisee dropped his free remix EP “Odd Renditions” via bandcamp. The EP includes remix versions of Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t That Peculiar”, Bon Iver’s “Paralyzed”, Metronomy’s “The Gold Is Mine” and “Man I Use To Be” by K-Os. His upcoming new album “People Hear What They See” drops June 12th via Mello Music Group pre-order here.
The Robert Glasper Experiment is coming to you live tomorrow to Art Babel. The Kongress is hosting this wonderful event on May 16th. Doors are open from 8pm. Supported by some munich locals, Projektil, Jazz&Milk and bklyn DJs.
We’re giving away 2×2 guestlist for the event, just send us a eMail with your name/address. More information about the concert here. ++ LOTTERY IS CLOSED ++
Support: Der Kongress | Robert Glasper | Projektil | Jazz&Milk
Saxophonist Darryl Reeves recently released his 2nd album. On “Mercury” he’s featuring artists such as Carmen Rodgers, Gwenn Bunn, Valencia Robinson, Rasheeda Ali, Dashill SunnovahKind Smith, LotusLove and Ingrid Sibley. Purchase via iTunes.
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Birthed from the Wesleyan University music scene (of MGMT, Das Racist, and general indie-rock fame), The Rooks find their home within the sounds of soul, funk, and R&B, while simultaneously incorporating the pop and indie sensibilities that surrounded them throughout their college days. Drawing from an eclectic catalogue of influences, from the melodic sensibilities of Stevie Wonder, to the staggered hip-hop backbeats of J Dilla, to the vocal intricacies of the Dirty Projectors. Get a free download of their studio recordings here.
Strut Records teamed up with New York’s Knitting Factory for the exclusive worldwide release of “Live In Detroit, 1986″, the first new Fela Kuti material to be issued since his final studio album “Underground System”, in 1992. Get a free download here and purchase the album direct via Strut or Amazon.
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Ta-Ku released the 2nd installment of his free soulful-instrumental-beat tape series “Dusty” – Volume I is still available.
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The Hidden Jazz Quartett comes along with a new 7″ single featuring Omar on vocals and they don’t take a prisoner on this Jazz & Soul track while Lack Of Afro makes a strong 60s statement on his “High Heels” version. Get it via bandcamp.
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“Whoop Ass” featuring Sticky Fingaz is the first track off Oh No‘s “Ohnomite”, release date is May 22nd, pre-order now via Stones Throw!
Download “Whoop Ass” here.
