You want some Soul and R&B? For all those Soul and R&B lovers out there, DJ Zita and Dmadness got a soul-stimulating mix for you. Let’s name a few of the favorites: Les Nubians, Sade, Jill, Alicia, Mary J, Common, Stevie, Luther, D’angelo, MC Lyte. What do you think? DJ Zita ,and her man Dmadness, got together and took these kings and queens of Soul and freshly blended it to create sugar for your ears. It starts off with an acapella - deep, flowing harmonies of local Funk/Soul artist, Femi, of Oakland. Then the gradual transition to Les Nubians and Jill seems to tie it all in. Personally, I was moved at every single joint that came on. One track after the other, I’d be either swaying, bobbing my head, or yelling “Ah I love this song!!!� So check it out, unless you haven’t yet, “Golden mixes Vol. 1: Soul Sisters & Brothers.� So now its time for you to try it out! Buy it online. Enjoy!!!
Sexy never really left, it just went into hiding for 25 years. I recently had the pleasure of being introduced to the smooth sounds of Darondo. Once upon a time, back in the day, you could find Darondo cruising the streets in his Rolls Royce, clad in funky fresh threads and a mink coat to match. And then he was gone. Thankfully he has come back into the public eye in recent years to share with us his sexy dance moves and on point advice for loving the ladies…fella’s pay close attention and take notes. You can purchase his “Let My People Go!” LP here and his “Legs” E.P. here. And befriend him on myspace here.
This past Friday night I had the ultimate pleasure of seeing him perform live in SF at The Independent. As part of the opening act for Orgone, he did his thang with Nino Moschella, backed by The Park. Here’s a little video from the night. Please note Darondo rocks Creative Rec’s…steeeeeeze for daze.
I remember hearing Estelle a few years back on some UK Grime compilations and really liked her flow. Because I knew her as a grimey rapper I was really surprised to hear her new sound and see her new look. Her new album, Shine, released this past Tuesday and features Estelle doing a bit more singing than she did on her debut album. She also worked with some interesting people on her new album including Kanye West, John Legend, Cee-Lo and Kardinal Offishall, Mark Ronson, Swizz Beatz, Wyclef Jean, and will.i.am. Her new album features a more grown & sexy Estelle, one that sounds confident in her new sound. You can purchase the album in stores or here.
