Sa-Ra's Rozzi Daime + Jesse Saunders + Erykah Badu - Feb 27th Strictly Social

Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union once again bring you a night of eclectic soul fusion with Strictly Social.
On Wednesday February 27 prepare for the most eclectic lineup yet!
FEATURING APPEARANCES BY:

House legend JESSE SAUNDERS will be performing a special DJ set in support of his new book House Music: The Real Story
www.myspace.com/jessesaunders
Purchase the book at Amazon

ROZZI DAIME
Featured artist on Sa-Ra Creative Partners' Hollywood Recordings
www.myspace.com/rozzidaime

We will also be celebrating the release of the highly anticipated release of Erykah Badu's New Amerykah with a special listening party at 9pm and lots of cool goodies for the early birds
Setting the vibe will be the amazing photography of Gregory Prescott
www.myspace.com/prescottphotography
Resident DJs Milky Wayne & Destroyer will be providing the musical cocktails

Admission is free with RSVP to info@nu-soulmag.com b4 10:30pm and just $5 after so get there early!

Strictly Social
Wednesday February 27
@ Skinny's Lounge
4923 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Plenty of FREE parking!
Free with RSVP b4 10:30
$5 after
9pm-2am
www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
www.nu-soulmag.com

Win A Copy of Scion cd 19 - Daptone Records Remixed

Scion has partnered with indie funk and soul label Daptone Records to launch Scion CD Sampler Vol. 19 - Daptone Records Remixed, a double CD-set compilation including nine exclusive remixes of various artists, along with the nine original recordings.

In keeping with the spirit of supporting independent music initiatives that underpin the Scion A/V label, all proceeds from this release will go directly back to the artists on the Daptone Records label. Scion has enlisted the help of today's hottest DJs and remixers to produce the unique sounds on Scion CD 19 including Mark Ronson, Kenny Dope, Mad Professor, Afrodisiac Soundsystem, Ticklah, Hank Shocklee, DJ Spinna and Bull Jun (remix features vocal by Large Professor). Listeners can expect to hear exclusive remixes of original Daptone artists such as The Budos Band, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, The Daktaris and The Sugarman Three & Co.

CLICK HERE to enter the contest to win a copy!

Remixers:
Mark Ronson
Kenny Dope
Mad Professor
Cool Calm Pete
Afrodisiac Soundsystem
Ticklah
Hank Shocklee
DJ Spinna
Bull Jun (remix features vocal by Large Professor)

Original Artists:
The Budos Band
Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings
The Daktaris
The Sugarman Three & Co.

www.scion.com/sav
www.daptonerecords.com

CLICK HERE to enter the contest to win a copy!

Free Download from Concrete Project album

Grab yourself a free MP3 from newly launched Mahasa Music's Concrete Project release, compiled by DCee. The track is the futuristic "Atomic Light N’ Sound", produced by Rustie and featuring the vocals of Kissey Asplund. Download here

Res + Talib Kweli = Idle Warship

Res, one of the most talented artists to be continually overlooked by the label system, and Talib Kweli have formed a group - Idle Warship. Personally I'd like to see Res collabo with someone a little....edgier, maybe, than Talib but maybe this will help get her some well-deserved shine until those Pharrell tracks she's supposedly working on actually drop. You can check out several tracks on their MySpace. The one being most talked about is Industry Diary which recounts their industry drama over Alicia Keys' "Diary". Eskay has the download link over here,
and like him, I have to credit InverseHipHop for bringing it to my attention.

My Favorite EP - open source music

Indie-hop artist Domer has embarked on an innovative 'open source' music project. He made 5 acappellas available for download and invited producers to create their own tracks around them. The results are now available for download. All the various versions can be downloaded for free, and you can create your own version of the EP. Our selections are below, but head over to:
www.reverbnation.com/MyFavoriteEp
to create your own.

You can also download a special "My Favorite Mixtape" here.

Samantha James Live At Hotel Cafe

Om Records' artist Samantha James played a live show at the Hotel Cafe in Hollywood last night - Feb 4th 2008. Check the show review HERE, courtesy of MobileUnderground.

If you missed this one, she's performing again in LA at King King on Feb 22nd. Check her Myspace for details.

And if you've been sleeping on Samantha James and need to get up to speed - grab yourself this podcast via Om Records where she talks about her excellent debut album Rise and plays select tracks from it. Also head over to Nu-Soul Mag for this feature interview with James.

Free Conya Doss Download

This comes via SoulTracks.com's Choice Track feature
The wonderful Conya Doss has a new album (her 4th) coming out and has kindly made a preview track available for free. Right click HERE to download "Let's Do Something Tonight". To be honest, it's not my favorite track she's ever done, but it's still Conya, so its definitely worth a listen.

Strictly Social Event Review and Pics

Wednesday's Strictly Social was the best yet! Much fun was had by all.
The listening party for Heavy's album "Jazz Money" set the tone for the evening, then DJ Moonbaby dropped a soulful set to warm up the crowd. And let's not forget the dope photography of Kawai (Air Philosophy) that provided the visual ambiance.

By the time Amber Ojeda and her band took to the stage, Skinny's was packed and attentive to her soulful, jazzy set.
Then Jimi James took things to the next level with her futuristic sound and unique stage show (while rockin' a fresh pair of London Underground boots) 2 background singers, 2 MCs and a thrift store backdrop and theme added to Jimi's own electric stage presence. Don't sleep on Jimi James, she's a star in the making.....you heard it here first ;)

Check Norman's blog for a more eloquent description of the night and plenty of pics!!
Next month's event is set to be a hot one too. Stay tuned for details....

Amber Ojeda puts it down all soulful n' jazzy like.....



Its Jimi James' world, we're just vibin in it

LifeNotes Music

So I just discovered these cats and they are dope indeed. One of the central creative figures appears to be Erik Rico a producer/writer/singer with an extensive list of credits including production and co-writes for Ladybug Mecca, Mystic, Dave Ghetto, Planet Asia and more. His latest release is his solo album "Journey Back To Me" which is a soulful affair with futuristic broken beats, hip-hop, jazz and all kinds of other good stuff.
To sample, go visit:
www.myspace.com/lifenotesmusic
www.myspace.com/erikricomusic

You can also grab a dope podcast from Joel Matthew. Tracklist below:
Squarepusher - "Bubble Life" - Warp 2006
Flying Lotus - "Tea Leaf Dancers" - Warp 2007
Bob James - "Nautilus" - KOCH Records 1974
Justis - "Jazz Music" (instrumental) - Do Right! Music 2007
Kutiman - "No Groove Where I Come From" - Melting Pot Music 2007
Cornelius - "Fit Song" - Everloving 2007
Great Weekend - "How Do You Feel" - mp3 2005
Little Dragon - "Constant Surprises" - Peacefrog 2007
Seventy Three - "Flashback" - Rush Hour Records 2007
Joash - "Salome" - Compost Records 2007
Outlines - "I'm in Love" - Sonar Kollektiv 2007
Donald Byrd - "Think Twice" - Blue Notes Records 1974
Linkwood Family - "Piece of Mind" - Firecracker Records 2007
Evaldo Montenovo - "Chile Con Carne" - Compost Records 1999
Ben Westbeech - "So Good Today (Dap Kings)" - Record Kicks 2007
Barakas - "Kes" - Tru Thoughts 2007
Erik Rico - "Forever" - LifeNotes Music 2007
Hird - "I Love You My Hope" (do right remix) - DNM 2006
4hero - "Look Inside" - Raw Canvas Records 2007

Enjoy!

Free Download from DJ Nerstylist

Another free DJ mix download, this time from DJ Nerstylist, via DJ Come of Age.
The mix is called "Quiet Time". Tracklist below. Download HERE

dj nerstylist - quiet time
(a smooth blend of downtempo, neo-soul, & jazzed up hip-hop)

1. jazz liberatorz - dark keys
2. dwele feat. teena marie - timeless
3. dj spinna - surely
4. lizz fields - i gotta go
5. james mason - funny girl (extended edit)
6. dj spinna - starz
7. dj mitsu feat. dwele - right here
8. dj mitsu feat. dwele - right here (seoul city refix)
9. lina - come to mama
10. the roots feat. jill scott - complexity
11. the platinum pied pipers feat. tiombe lockhart - i got you
12. patrice rushen - remind me
13. zhane - crush
14. venus malone - ain't home tonight
15. jill scott - whatever
16. jazzanova - soon (p smoovah mix)
17. vanessa freeman - shades
18. rahsaan patterson - get here
19. allison crockett - when i think of you
20. maxwell - the urban theme
21. the brand new heavies - never stop (extended version)
22. peven everett - one more time
23. common - go!
24. larry gold feat. nanda - feel so good
25. eric roberson - please don't leave me
26. masters at work - i can't get no sleep (the down low instrumental)
27. jazz liberatorz - loop prisoner
28. niamaj - the vibe
29. dj jazzy jeff feat. shawn stockman - how i do
30. headnodic - persistence
31. d'angelo - me & those dreamy eyes (jaydee remix)
32. soulive feat. talib kweli - bridge to 'bama (hi-tek remix)
33. adriana evans - remember the love (battle of the beats remix)
34. a tribe called quest - mind power
35. hezekiah feat. eleon - my life
36. groove theory - tell me (spark plug mix)
37. dj spinna - shazzam

www.myspace.com/djnerstylist

New DJ Rahdu Mix - Download Here

30 minutes of soulful vibes from DJ Rahdu. Check the details below.
Download HERE

1. Vicki Anderson; Bobby Byrd - You're welcome, Stop On By - Mother Popcorn - Vivid Sound
2. 9th Wonder instrumetal - CD-R
3. DJ Babu - Dee On - Beat Tape, Vol. 1 - Nature Sounds
4. Erykah Badu - The Healer - Nu Amerykah - Universal/Motown
5. Pete Rock; Leela James - No Tears - Soul Survivor 2 - Rapster
6. G&D - Time - Message Uni versa - Look
7. Coultrain - Lilac Tree - The Adventures of Seymour Liberty - Ju Ju Dust
8. Byron the Aquarius - Turn Back Time - CD-R
9. Sa-Ra; Rozzi Daime - So Special - The Hollywood Recordings - Babygrande
10 DJ Spinna - Starz - Compositions - Female Fun
11. Busta Rhymes - Woo-Hah! Got you All In Check! - the Coming - Elektra/WEA
12. Quantic Soul Orchestra - Raw Ingredients - Stampede - Tru Thoughts
13. The Bamboos; Tyra Hammond - Head In the Clouds - Rawville - Tru Thoughts
14. El Michels Affair - Detroit Think Twice - Sounding Out The City - PID
15. Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings - How Long Do I Have to Wait For You (Ticklah Remix) - Daptone Records Remixed - Daptone Records


This mix began as a blend of instrumentals. After I'd selected the 9th Wonder instrumental reworking of Vicki Anderson's Stop on By and Babu's refixing of Dionne Warwick's You're Gonna Need Me, I decided to go another route. Both of the originals have powerful female vocals which immediately put me in the mind of Northen Soul. Leela James and Georgia Anne Muldrow (1/2 of G&D) are current artists that I could easily see handling the reigns after Sharon Jones releases them. Strong drums, pianos and horns throughout and spacy at times, this mix is a 30 minute treat for the discerning listener. Enjoy!