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Jahah: Bare My Heart [Music Video]

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 20:00:11 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVWp0ineOf0

Awesome song and video from ATL based singer Jahah declaring his affection while “baring his heart.” You can cop this single from his forthcoming album Nostalgia BLACK on iTunes.

Rhonda Thomas: Just Us [Music Video]

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:00:02 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_RMWF3iQkA

ATL based indie soul divas Rhonda Thomas and Avery Sunshine released a beautiful and fun video to their collab from Thomas’ second album Listen. “Just Us” is a remake of the Two Tons O’ Fun soul club classic and these ladies handled it with perfection. The video follows the friends along as they hang out and take in some dancing culture. We even get to see a glimpse of Thomas’ tap dancing skills. Go ladies!

The Slakadeliqs: The Other Side of Tomorrow

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 18:00:58 +0000

The Slakadeliqs is the less Hip Hop alter ego of Toronto based producer/singer Slakah The Beatchild. “The Other Side Of Tomorrow” sees the producer in a much more musical environment with a heavy dose of sixties and seventies inspired string, guitar laden, and sunshine driven pop tunes. The EP is available with a pay what you wish option. Also check out the video for the first tune featuring singer Justin Nozuka here.

The Other Side of Tomorrow by The Slakadeliqs

Yuna: Live Your Life

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:14 +0000

I’m really feeling this simple and danceable joint from Malaysian singer/songwriter/musician Yuna thanks impart to the string laced and beat drum production of The Neptunes. It’s taken from her forthcoming self-titled album on the FADER label. Check it out and purchase it on iTunes here.

Yuna: Live Your Life

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:00:14 +0000

Sureshot Symphony Solution: Chair On The Ceiling (feat. Coultrain) [Music Video]

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:00:51 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZiZt01bHk4

The Sureshot Symphony Solution is the latest project from SF based DJ Sureshot of theSharpshooters. The Good Look EP is a perfect marriage between Hip Hop and jazz with northern soul and sixties inspired pyschedelica. Guests include: Ohmega Watts, legendary The Mighty Pope, Myron & E, Moeses Soulright, and St. Louis soul prince and KN fav Coultrain. Check out the awesome and creative video of the espionage inspired track, “Chair On The Ceiling” featuring Coultrain and don’t forget to purchase or stream the EP here.

Sureshot Symphony Solution: Chair On The Ceiling (feat. Coultrain) [Music Video]

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 16:00:51 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZiZt01bHk4

Knxwledge & Blackspade: Spand Revisted

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 15:00:12 +0000

Check out this killer joint where St. Louis emcee/producer Black Spade spits fire over the instrumental joint “Spand” from Philly beatmaker Knxwledge taken from his Komposure EP from last year. Enjoy!

Esperanza Spalding: Black Gold (feat. Algebra Blessett) [Short Film]

Duane Powell — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:00:59 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOIsiyzIPsI

Grammy award winning singer/musician Esperanza Spalding released an inspiring short film to her beautiful first single ‘Black Gold“ from her highly anticipated album Radio Music Society. It’s a perfect way to kick off Black History Month so make sure to check out the short film, which follows a father as he teaches his sons lessons in pride and self-esteem as they learn about the history of Africa.

[News] Yasiin Bey Updates On Black Star & His “Top 40 Underdog” Project

HipHopDX RSS Feed — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:44:00 +0000

The artist formerly known as Mos Def discusses his work with Kweli and shares the inspiration behind his "Top 40 Underdog" series.