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The trailer has been out for a minute now, but still I haven’t seen this documentary about Bill Withers called “Still Bill”. On the stillbillthemovie.com website you can find more information about when and where you might catch a screening and I know I might consider going all the way to Ghent in October and visit the Flanders International Film Festival Ghent. The movie is also beeing screened in London, New York and more so peep that info. I hop that eventually the movie will be on TV or who know in theathers. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, just check it out below.
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The Shafiq En’ A-Free Ka EP is the first release from Shafiq Husayn’s full-length debut album on Plug Research, Shafiq En’ A-Free-Ka. The EP contains the hypnotizing first single “Cheeba,”where Shafiq creates a dark and heavy introspective mood that is matched perfectly by Bilal’s distinctive vocals. In addition, veteran beatsmith Nottz’s remix of the track re-works Shafiq’s music into a throwback to the classic Soulquarian sound and gives Bilal’s performance a new perspective. The B-side of the EP kicks off with the buzz track “Lil Girl” featuring UK newcomer Fatima. The beat is lo-fi, slightly off kilter and Fatima’s heavenly vocals are dead on. The stellar album cut is followed by another selection off the album, “Nirvana” as well as an accompanying remix from Mark de Clive-Lowe. Mark’s remix infuses some House music influences, turning the original head-nod of the beat into a pulsating spiritual dance anthem. Pre Order now on Rushhour. rushhour

Shafiq Husayn – Nirvana (Mark de Clive-Lowe Remix)

Shafiq Husayn – Cheeba Feat Bilal (Nottz Remix)

New music from Stoney Rock AKA Black Spade. After recenty releasing the Hawthorne Headhunters EP, Spade is consistently putting good music out. Can’t wait to hear whats next from Black Spade. Thanks to HVW8.

Black Spade – Things Change

Black Spade – Untitled Mix II Feat. Coultrain

Siji, second born of twelve children spent much of his early childhood in Lagos and London before coming to the US to further pursue his musical ambitions. His own cultural heritage combined with the political and social movements of the age, exposed young Siji to the insurgent, politicized music of the Afrobeat legends Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, Tony Allen as well as the soulful grooves of Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Otis Redding.

The self-taught piano, percussion and acoustic bass player released an EP. He quickly garnered much respect, admiration and credibility which led to a lucrative worldwide publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music. Siji relocated to New York and performed in renowned venues has worked with a number of producers, but it is his collaboration with Osunlade, who produced music for Musiq Soulchild, Eric Benet, and classic R&B vocalist Patti Labelle, that fostered in Siji a love of production. It was only last year that the “Adé Siji” album dropped on his own label IVY Records and what an album it is. The self-titled sophomore album “Adé Siji”, is a full portrayal of where Siji currently stand as an artist and human being and the experiences that have come to shape his character. It even has some guest collaborations by King Britt and Rich Medina on there. I must admit I kinda slept on this one and rediscovered it recently. For those that love a medley of Jazz Fusion, Soul and Highlife…purchase “Adé Siji” HERE! Thnx to Apple Juice Break for the inspiring post and peep “Yearning For Home” video after the jump.

Siji – Fantasy

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Siji – Yearning For Home

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Aloe Blacc from killer Cali hasn’t dropped anything for a minute. He’s putting out a new project (fully produced by Exile) so if you don’t know, you’d better recognize! This musical Jack-of-all-trades recently dropped this song called “Houston”…enjoy. Gotta give it up for OnSmash for this one.

Aloe Blacc – Houston

Live from Chocolate City Slimkat78 brings us another hot one. This producer has been making some noise for a while now with beats on Muhsinah’s & Diamond District their album. Some fresh beats for ya’ll to chill to and the project goes by the name of “Soundfreakers Vol #1”. Now what could be greater than a FREE download?!?! Enjoy this one and thanks to Slim & BamaLoveSoul..

Slimkat78 – Soundfreakers Vol #1

In response to the recent announcement from Exile regarding the upcoming album between himself and ADaD, they decided to let loose a few new tracks from the this Chi-Town MC. Check out this bass heavy chorus-less beast (produced by ADaD)… 4 minutes of a grimy, head knockin beat alongside ADaD’s precise lyrical delivery. Here he tackles the missteps and realizations of taking a realistic approach to accomplishing his objectives. Big shout outs to all the Chicago artists working hard trying to “Get it”…

ADaD – Get It

ADaD – Sunday Morning (Dirty)

Just in…brand new Pac Div video of with the title “Pac Div” from the “Church League Champions” album! Big ups Fresh Milk for the 411..

On September 29th, Skyzoo will be dropping his first full-length LP, “The Salvation”, through Jamla/Duck Down Records. Production coming from the likes of Just Blaze, 9th Wonder, Best Kept Secret, Cyrus the Great, Black Milk, Illmind, Needlz, Eric G & Nottz. Big ups to Shake.

Skyzoo – Easy To Fly Feat Carlitta Durand (Prod. 9th Wonder)

Announced only a few weeks ago, Oh No follows up Dr. No’s Oxperiment by diving again into Egon’s record collection for a region-based intrumental beat album. This time he’s headed into the album inspired-by and sampled-from rare 60s and 70s Ethiopian funk, jazz, folk, soul and psychedelic rock.

Even if you’ve never heard an instrument tuned to the qenet scale before, even if you’re more into ballads than you are tezetas, Oh No’s transformative effect on his source material will blow you away in its otherworldy funkiness. Stonesthrow

Oh No – Whoo Doo

Oh No – Concentrate / The Funk