Brooklyn-based Machinedrum is hard to describe and ranges from four to the floor electronic music with heavy synths to funky soulfull beats that Jesse Boykins can sing to. On his new “Many Faces” EP, which is being released through LuckyMe, he shows a side that I personally haven’t seen/heard before. I only heard a few songs from Jesse’s upcoming album, but never knew this producer was so versatile. Perhaps it’s best described as innovative club music, but you have to be open to new sounds and harmonies.
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Machinedrum – Carry The Weight
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Mustafa The GodKing: Rise of The Merch. Says MeLo: “Written, Produced, Recorded, Mixed, Mastered, Art Design, and Photo by MeLo-X. No singles, No release date, No Trailers, No Promo Just Music. ‘It’s always forward im moving, never backwards stupid here’s another classic’- Nas- ‘Stillmatic’.” The album features 10 original tracks of audio dopeness – appearances include Jesse Boykins III, Lil’ Friday, Nikki NTU, and Chris Turner. You can download the album over HERE. Thanks to Okayplayer.
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During his stay in London Jesse Boykins III shot his new “Amorous“ video. He captured different shots of love in this beautiful city. The video is directed by Dr Woo.
Jesse’s latest album “The Beauty Created” is still available on
Producer, MC and DJ Melo-X returns with his new mixtape Mustafa’s Renaissance, with features from Mickey Factz, Theophilus London, Jesse Boykins III and others. Download Mustafa’s Renaissance here.
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+ TiombÈ Lockhart – California Dreaming
+ Kissey Asplund – Caos
+ Jesse Boykins III – Connected Ft. Theophilus London & Keys
+ Samiyam – Untitled 23
+ 88-Keys – Dirty Peaches Ft. J*Davey
+ Pacivic Division – Wake Up
+ Georgia Anne Muldrow – Wrong Way
+ Full Crate – Dwele G
+ Jesse Boykins III – Pantyhose
+ Tetorrybad – Unite Ft. Fatima
+ 4Hero – Give In Ft. Darien Brokington and Phonte
+ Jay Dee – Dreamy
+ Dorian Concept – Fort Teen
+ 5 ELA – Feedback
+ Giovanca – Joyride
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Jesse Boykins“The Beauty Created”, if you’re a reader of this website, this must be a album you’re looking to acquire. If you’ve been waiting for an album to finally replace your D’Angelo, Musiq Soulchild, Eric Roberson, The Foreign Exchange, Coultrain, Bilal album, this must be a album you’re looking to acquire.
Jesse will show you how 2008 soul music supposed to sound like. If you’ve been sleeping, read the introduction Kenny Fresh wrote a few weeks ago on Freshselects.
Jesse Boykins III is a young, talented singer/songwriter who grew up in Jamaica and Miami and had always been involved in music – leading up to him eventually getting recruited by the prestigious New School University in Manhattan (whose alumni include recent innovators Bilal, Tiombe Lockhart, and Robert Glasper). While attending the New School, Jesse has been making the most of his time in NY by not only establishing his presence as a solo act, but also collaborating with fellow Brooklynites like the Def Jux-signed live funk band, Chin Chin, one of their offshoots, Big Mono, co-producer & singer, J. Most, and members of Tiombe’s Army Of Love (namely, bassist Earl Travis and drummer Jamire Williams).
But all side projects and collaborations aside, Jesse has been making some serious noise on his own with the self-released EP Dopamine: My Life On My Back, and its lead single, “Tabloids” blowing up both on YouTube and BET Jazz – and rightfully so. With his pop-friendly sense of melody, dynamic voice range, and keen songwriting sense – all laced with a post-Soulquarians tyled production sense, JBIII manages to bridge the gap between underground soul and radio R&B. Photo by Maicol for Unique Photography.
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Jesse Boykins III – Fever
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Jesse Boykins III – Connected Feat. Theophilus London & Keys Prod. Afta-1
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With each generation a new style of music emerges. While the new generation celebrates its divergence from the generation before in the shaping of its own musical identity, the older generation tends to discredit the ability of the new sound to qualify as real music. Jesse Boykins III has found a way to reconcile these differences. His music possesses a jazzy and soulful sound reminiscent of early R&B acts, but his production and writing are undeniably relevant today. Jesse was born in Chicago, moved to Jamaica at the age of 5 and four years later would spend the rest of his youth growing up in Miami. From moving around he developed a rich musical palate for Motown Classics, R&B, reggae, hip-hop and salsa. His influences include Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Donny Hathaway, Jimmy Cliff, Bob Marley, Sizzla, Bilal, DAngelo, and Musiq Soulchild. In addition to mainstream music, Jesse had reinforcement at home where most of his relatives were singers or musicians and helped develop his own musical talent. Jesse’s calling for his own career came when he joined the school choir at the age of 9. He routinely began auditioning for every singing opportunity that crossed his path and soon found himself recording with many local Miami artists. In high school he was invited to perform in The Grammy Jazz Ensemble and take part in recording an entire album. His performance with The Grammy Jazz Ensemble led to recruitment at the New School University in New York City. At the New School Jesse honed his skills as a vocalist, performer, writer, arranger, and producer, studying with classical trainer Kamal Scott and Universal Music recording artist, Bilal. Although Jesse is only 22 years old, he has been singing, writing and recording for more than half of his life. His voice spans a 5-octave range and his sound draws upon his eclectic taste, creating a style that is not bound by generations or time. Go to the Jesse Boykins Myspace to get his album “Dopamine: My life on my back”.
Jesse Boykins III – Baby “I don’t know”
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Jesse Boykins III – Sobriety
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