Brand new Waxpoetics, issue #35 features a melting pot of innovative artists across a wide range of styles, including articles on Ralph MacDonald, Byron Lee, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dust Brother Mike Simpson, Def Jef, and Roger Troutman!!! The late Roger Troutman graces the cover to remind us that his talkbox holds the eternal trump card over Autotune.
If you haven’t checked up on the subscription lately, now is the time to make sure you’re up to date. You can also get this at Fatbeats.
Just got some new unreleased Guilty Simpson music produced by J Dilla himself (from Guilty’s unfinished album) . Keep your eye on that “Jay Stay Paid” album REAL dropping soon!
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One thing is clear when listening to Lee Fields’ 2009 release ‘My World’: this record could easily be mistaken for an unearthed diamond that is finally brought to surface after at least 35 years. Vintage soul and funk sounds from the late 60’s and early 70’s are perfectly captured here in ballads, uptempo grooves and interludes by the Expressions, Lee’s backing band and the team behind Brooklyn’s Truth & Soul Records.
Fields has been making records ever since his departure from his religious upbringing in North Carliona and move to New York in 1969. This old soul is still alive and kicking today, singing with a voice both tender and sand-paper rough on records in the vein of Otis Redding and Bobby Womack. On this solid album filled with thick drumgrooves, horns and string sections, Fields deals with the themes; such as heartaches, adoration of loved ones and social problems; that have been so common in soul and funk music. Rather than sounding dated and overly-familiar, Lee and his band succeed in writing songs that will last throughout time to remain relevant today.
It’s hard to pick highlights in such a well put-together album. Standout tracks are delivered when Lee yearns for affection on ‘Love Comes And Goes’ and ‘The Only One Loving You’; is driven almost to tears after being left behind in ‘Honey Dove’; and gives social commentary on ‘My World,’ driven by a lush drum groove and strings that will send chills up your spine.
No fillers here, except for the three instrumental tracks, ‘Expressions’ Theme,’ ‘These Moments’ and ‘Last Ride,’ that round out a very nice record, surpassing a number of artists who attempt to capture that old sound but simply fail to write good songs. Visit Rushhour to pre-order the album on VINYL or CD!
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Lee Fields & The Expressions – Honey Dove
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Lee Fields & The Expressions – My World
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Pseudo Slang, a Buffalo, New York based hip-hop duo comprised of rapper Emcee Sick, of the crewXtracts Of Slang, and producer Tone Atlas, of the crew Pseudo Intellectuals, are proud to announce the release of their new studio LP. “Broke & Copasetic” – the album’s lead single – features R&B/new soul songstress Vinia Mojica whom we all have been waiting for to drop something new ever since her “Black & Blue” bootleg (with productions by Hi-Tek, DJ Spinna & Ge-0logy). Their first single sounds like hiphop used to sound when I was still into vinyl. I guess that’s a big compliment coming from me nowadays so ya’ll keep an eye out for Pseudo Slang’s new album “We’ll Keep Looking” when it drops June 2nd via Fat Beats Records.
Pseudo Slang – Broke and Copasetic Feat. Vinia Mojica
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After having had some minor troubles with malware, we’re back in business again. A couple of weeks ago Rehes hooked me up with this Zaki Ibrahim joint and I had to share this one with ya’ll. “Daylight” is from the “Iqra In Orange” EP and is two years old. Recently Zaki released “Eclectica In Purple” which can be purchased HERE so check her out.
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The French beatmaking trio of Madhi, Dusty & DJ Damage better known as the Jazz Liberatorz, are back with another timeless jazz influented hip-hop album. Although this is not my favorite release from the Jazz Liberatorz, I can still understand that people can relate to this, and this reminds people of the time when hip-hop really sounded this way.
The new album entitled “Fruit of the Past” features Aloe Blacc, Fat Lip, Wildchild, Mos Def and others! Thanks to our Japanese friends for sending this.. moovmnt’s favorite tracks below…
Jazz Liberatorz – Music Makes The World Go Round Feat. Declaime (20 Syl Remix)
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Jazz Liberatorz – Mountain Sunlight Feat Mos Def
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For all the beatheads out there, #8 of 7 is the last in the All City beat series. This 45 comes from Swiss beatmaker Dimlite. 4 Minutes of abstract futuristic madness crossing between sick 80’s style new wave dirt into dreamy soul tinged indie-smurf folk..I couldn’t explain it better. Maybe you’re just not ready for this..but you should give it a try.
Upcoming releases on All City: Mike Slott, Martyn, Nosaj Thing, Take, Ruckazoid
Dimlite – Quiz Tears
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My man J Kim hooked us up with this joint early in the morning. Now I was kinda busy, but I had to squeeze this dope Co$$ joint in. Fonetik on the production and this is L.A. at it’s finest! Got nothing but love for this kinda music. This one didn’t make the upcoming album that’ll be out on Tres Records late summer.
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After being shot in the head and losing a fiance to suicide Vstylez has stayed persistant in the pursuit of his dreams. He began recording his solo project “Masterpiece Theater” with additional scores by DJ DEZ (Slum Village) and MoSS. “Clash of the Titans” has a sick line-up and MoSS did a hell of a job on the production. It’s Hiphop like we used to listen to back in the days…quality. Together with Buff1 and Stretch Money V gives us “Can’t Stop a Man” which is just as impressive and was produced by DJ DEZ. Listen for yourself and pass judgement. Thnx to DetroitRap
Vstylez – Clash of the Titans Feat. Royce da 5’9″, Rapper Big Pooh, Elzhi & Phat Kat
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K-Murdock just released the “Limited Budget Unlimited Quality” album…for FREE!! Crossrhodes is a collective consisting of K-Murdock, Raheem Devaughn and Wes Felton – who did several collaborations – prior to Raheem’s major label deal. This album was recorded in a 3 month span (from November 2001 – Feb 2002) I read that Raheem announced this free album on Twitter recently, but thanks to Neosonix Blogspot here it is.
Now let me be honest and tell ya’ll that this is one hell of an album considering the price you have to pay for it. The productions are tight and certainly not half ass or rushed. No surprise the vocals are tight as can be and the skits are funny. We’ve been waiting for some quality soul music for a while and here it is in the form of a free release…now ain’t that something?! Tracklisting after the jump…
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