Category Archive Neo Soul

ICEBIRD (RJD2 & AARON LIVINGSTON) – “Going And Going. And Going” November 29, 2011

RJD2 is a master of style. Whether it’s hip hop, funk, classic rock, or whatever it is, he blends genres together with perfection to create his own signature style. With Icebird, his project with Aaron Livingston, the evidence of this signature style is matched by Livingston’s cool, carefree vocals. The result is music that I [...] Read More…

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THUNDERCAT – The Golden Age of Apocalypse September 20, 2011

Thundercat is a bass player from Mars.  Listen to his debut album, The Golden Age of Apocalypse for proof. The experimental album is equal parts jazz, electronic, funk, electro-soul, and all sorts of styles and genres that are cooler than whatever else you’re listening to.  It’s a very intriguing combination of Flying Lotus, who produces [...] Read More…

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KING March 6, 2011

A girl I work with thought I might enjoy KING, an electro-soul girl trio, and I was really impressed. It’s very cool stuff. Questlove tweeted about them a week ago and now they’re getting some serious attention. Check out the 3 track EP above. Thanks to Kelly for this one. The Story EP (March 2011) Read More…

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GRAFFITI6 – “Stare Into The Sun” January 23, 2011

Colours (NWFree Music, October 2010) Read More…

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JOSE JAMES – “Vicadin” January 12, 2011

Vicodin?  No, “Vicadin” produced by FLYING LOTUS… Read More…

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ANDREYA TRIANA – “Lost Where I Belong” October 10, 2010

I first heard Andreya Triana on Bonobo’s latest album, Black Sands back in March of this year.  Just about a month ago, Triana released her debut album Lost Where I Belong.  The album is produced by Bonobo and features guest production from Fink on the title track and 2 others. Lost Where I Belong (Ninja [...] Read More…

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BLACK DUB – “I Believe In You” August 29, 2010

Black Dub (Jive, November 2010) Read More…

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ELECTRIC WIRE HUSTLE – “They Don’t Want” August 29, 2010

Electric Wire Hustle (BBE, July 2010) Read More…

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CEE-LO – “Georgia” August 23, 2010

The Lady Killer (October 2010) Read More…

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NEW KINGDOM – “Red Walls” July 15, 2010

NEW KINGDOM – “Red Walls” Naked Time EP (New Kingdom, July 2010) Read More…

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