We knew this “SOULECTION” compilation was going to come, but what we didn’t know is that it was going to be this scrumptious. A bit behind schedule yet right on time. Together Joe Kay, Andre Power and 96 (responsible for the artwork) form this collective and have just released a FREE compilation. A lot of talented producers on this one, so be sure to visit our brand new colleagues to grab that download!

AFTA-1 – 4nia

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Cazeaux O.S.L.O. – Happily Neva AFTA DEAL

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Whilst cruisin’ past the GAS’D website, I came across this lovely Valentine’ss Day joint from AFTA-1 & Nikko Gray called “Chemical Reaction”. One ▲❍▼❏ to Manuel, Imani and Nikko for keeping it fresh and lovely!

AFTA-1 x Nikko – Chemical Reaction

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written by nilez \\ tags: afta-1, afta1, chemical reaction, free download, gas'd, imani waddy, los angeles, nikko gray, v-day, valentine's day, ▲❍▼❏

AFTA-1 did it again. For GAS’D he put together a mix full of ▲❍▼❏ and you’re a fool if you don’t download this beautiful collection of moments right now. Nice to see that unreleased Muhsinah track produced by Flying Lotus on “Love Is Real Vol. 4: Vessels Behind A Moment”. We simply love the first draft of “7th Sun”, which is sounding off the chain! I heard we can expect more melodic goodness from AFTA-1 soon..

The months following the release of Love is Real Vol. 3 have again affirmed everything that GAS’D, myself and everyone else in the universe living for Love, truly believe in. We are all vessels,  placed on this planet to create.  Blessed with the freedom to choose our medium, true fulfillment lies in carrying out our calling to its fullest extent. Which is ultimately done, one moment at a time. One Now at a time.

We must choose to act in the present without  limiting ourselves by the thought of tomorrow. Give our today our everything. Create at our peak for the only time that matters, NOW. Fulfilling our divine calling while fulfilling our life through love.

This is a collection of moments. Every one of these tracks has been the soundtrack to my life in many key moments throughout my journey. Including very recent ones. As this mix itself was created in a moment. One sleep-free night, three days ago while simultaneously finalizing it’s closing track. “7^th Sun,” a rough draft of the most recent work for my upcoming album. So it’s only right that we also drop this mix at a moment’s notice.

Without further a do, Enjoy this collection of  Love sounds old, new, and in-between from some past LIR favorites, some good friends, & hopefully some artists you may not have heard before. And of course,  you know how we set the vibe…Dim the lights, light one up and  float.

DOWNLOAD LOVE IS REAL VOL. 4

AFTA-1 – 7th Sun (first draft)

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written by nilez \\ tags: 7th sun, afta-1, afta1, boom clap bachelors, cazeaux o.s.l.o., dam funk, flying lotus, gas'd, imani waddy, king britt, little dragon, love is real, muhsinah, nikko gray, robert glasper, vessels behind a moment

Eight years to the day after the tragic passing of Aaliyah Dana Haughton, the original princess of R&B, ten of today’s progressively soulful artists have recorded interpretations of their favourite Aaliyah songs for Aaliyah Revisited – a 2009 tribute EP internationally curated by urban-music-and-culture online magazine SoulCulture.

Available immediately as a free download package, Aaliyah Revisited contains eight songs featuring indie soul artist and occasional Brand New Heavies vocalist Sy Smith (currently providing backing vocals for American Idol), Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Marsha Ambrosius, rising London soul talents Tawiah and Baby Sol, NYC-based beauty creator Jesse Boykins III, Danish R&B/Soul sensation Jonas, saccharine Basement Jaxx vocalist Vula, London-based producer Black Einstein, plus international future starlet Nikko Gray with California’s ‘cosmic conductor’ AFTA-1... Soulculture

AFTA-1 – ESP (Four Page Letter Suite) Feat. Nikko Gray

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written by nevill \\ tags: aaliyah, aaliyah revisited, afta-1, jesse boykins III, marsha ambrosius, nikko gray, soulculture, sy smith, tawiah