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Skymark “The Sound Of Silence”  is a neo soul, hip hop, deep house and jazz project including collaborations with Ovasoul 7, Blackspade, Aaron J. Washington, Joseph Junior…all instrumentals are composed with vintage keyboards, deep chords and beautiful arrangements that spread a new soulfull vibe while keeping influences of the afro american music from the 70’s and 80’s. Skymark has admired producers like The Mizell Brothers, Norman Connors, James Mason, during his whole life.

During the last 3 years Skymark (Soul Sociedad) had the opportunity to work with people like Ghostface Killah (on his last album released on Def Jam), Black Spade, Ommas Keith from SA-RA Creative Partners, Deva Mahal, Steve Spacek, The Mizell Brothers and more… Since 2007, he released severals songs on Label’s compilations from Sonar Kollectiv, Unique Uncut (and more), his first LP “The Deep Soul Revisited vol 1” and mixtapes of rare vintage soul through his crew webpage www.soulsociedad.com… Now stop wasting your time and buy the album on RUSHHOUR. modernsun

Skymark – Bad Memories

Skymark – Space & Time Feat Black Spade

Celsius Electronics (M.I.C. & L05) recently dropped their debut album “Mundai”. Branch Out Collective dropped some joints in our inbox and we wanted to share this with you. Straight out of Michigan these guys come with that futuristic, electronic Hip Hop sound. Really digging “Like This” and we suggest you listen/buy more of their music HERE.

Celsius Electronics – Like This

Finally a new release from Eric Lau named “Kilawatt: V2”. This is something I’ve anxiously been waiting for. His debut album “New Territories” came out almost two years ago and was undoubtably one of the most slept on albums of it’s time. Again Eric seems to amaze the sh*t out of my by dropping four preview tracks via his Bandcamp. Now usually I’m not used to loving every single track, but these four joints sound extremely promising! Haven’t heard Muhsinah sing like this in a while and Kaidi rips the shit out of this track. The track with Oddisee is also heavy as f*ck and reminds me of some good old Little Brother ish. In other words…better save up for Kilawatt: V2 cuz this is going to be one of those album you gotta have.

Eric Lau – Always Will Feat. Muhsinah & Kaidi Tatham (snippet)

Eric Lau – No Regrets Feat. Oddisee (snippet)

Prime Numbers are back with “E11”, the latest in their signature EP series. I like the entire EP, but must honestly tell you that Mr. Scruff & kaidi Tatham come like no other on this release. This massively dope “Fresh Noodles” song is nothing short from a gigantic soulful jazz-house production, which soothes the ears and gets you in to the groove. Kaidi has been one of our favorite UK producers for many years now and a musical genius in our opinion. The way this track is built up with warm keys and flirting flutes is simply amazing!

Motor City Drum Ensemble drops a pretty basic house joint that kinda reminds me of some old Striclty Rhythm release I used to hear over at Rhythm Import. Andres finally seems to blend some classic Loose Ends/P.Y.T. (Michael Jackson) sounds with electro hip hop, but with a funky house bassline. Both not bad, but my vote goes to the first track on the EP.

Definitaly worth a listen and if you ask me well worth buying too, because of that Kaidi track! Head on over to Rushhour to get that vinyl or for your digital needs vitis Fatcity Recordings.

Mr. Scruff & Kaidi Tatham – Fresh Noodles (snippet)

Yesterday Nottz leaked this unreleased version of “Life of The Party” and it’s simply put…DOPE! A lot of Nottz this week, but I ain’t complaining at all.

Little Brother – Life of The Party Pt. 2

Oh my god, yes oh my god! This is what I personally have been waiting for for years. The legendary A Tribe Called Quest coming together to perform once more. So what Tip got a little older and Phife got a little chubbier…who gives a shit?! This video gives me goosebumps all over shit got me hyped us as hell while it’s only 8am right here. This footage was shot at The Knitting Factory in BK and was brought to you by Its The Official. I truly urge these guys to do a European tour, because I know that would make so many people happy.

“Odd Winter” is the third installment in Oddisee‘s season themed series. Just as “Odd Summer” & “Odd Autumn” did, “Odd Winter” will be the theme music to it’s season. I think it’s a great collection of winter time music, downloadable HERE for free!

Oddisee – 60901 Instrumental

While I was visiting our NY colleagues FWMJ’s Rappers I Know (online), I came across this joint by Drake called “My New”. It was produced by Nottz and originally Phonte and Von Pea were on it. This never came out and was actually supposed to be an album joint (pre Weezy). Enjoy this one…it’s bangin’.

Drake – My New Feat. Von Pea & Phonte (Produced by Nottz)

Earlier this month Jimetta Rose released her “The Barber’s Daughter”. Kinda late, but fashionably we bring this soothing soul album to your attention. You might know Jimetta from her work on Georgia Anne Muldrow‘s album and more recent from her feature on Shafiq Husayn‘s “Lost & Found” with Bilal on there as well. Get your copy at her Bandcamp after you’ve sampled some audible snacks below. First of all “Glory Us” which was produced by her drummer Ramon “Monchis” Rios and secondly “Sweet Necessity” produced by J.Bizness & Bombay.

Jimetta Rose – Glory Us

Jimetta Rose – Sweet Necessity