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Meemee Nelzy – “Âme Nouvelle”
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, do not underestimate the power of social media. Artists not only have to create music...
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Erykah Badu – “New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh” (Video)
It’s finally here — the New Amerykah, Part Two: Return of the Ankh and it was worth the wait. Part One was riddled with heavy political...
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“Window Seat” – Erykah Badu (Video)
Amazing video! Turning objectification on its head, Ms. Erykah Badu clearly has given us something to think about. Can one evolve in objectification? Yes. But...
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Paul White & the Purple Brain “Ancient Treasures” (Download)
Here’s the first tune off Paul White & the Purple Brain‘s sophomore album, “Ancient Treasures.” The South London producer, Paul White, largely known for his...
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Dela – The Robert Glasper Beat Tape (Download)
Now if you’re familiar with Robert Glasper, you’ll know that his jazz works are outstanding; he has worked with practically all notable artists in hip...
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Phraim – Silver Lined (Download)
What can be said about Phraim? He’s a unique soul who approaches music with an eclecticism that transforms into something sweet. Hailing from the South Side...
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Bonobo – Black Sands (Video & Download)
Bonobo (a.k.a. Simon Green), producer and DJ, released his debut album Animal Magic (2001, Tru Thoughts), in the category of trip-hop and quickly garnered the...
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Ty – “Emotions” (The Remixes)
Firstly, we have to commend the Ty team in having a clear road map for this release. The journey is filled with anticipation and build...
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YahZarah – “Why Dontcha Call Me No More” (Download)
A year ago, when Muphoric Sounds was born, I did a feature on the “Wave of Girl Power“, where I mentioned three amazing women who...
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DJ Apple Jac’s Pre-WMC Treats (Download)
Tis the season for independent music artists to shine—SXSW is currently in full swing, and next week is the annual Winter Music Conference which takes...
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IN THE TRUNK: “Must Be Something” by Gil Scott Heron & Brian Jackson
The first time I heard “Must Be Something,” it was very reaffirming for me. I cannot call myself a revolutionary or a political activist but...
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Nikki & Rich (Video)
I know I haven’t been in a cave somewhere! So how did I miss these two?!! The sexy retro-soul duo, Nikki & Rich are about...
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Electrolightz – The Mixtape (Download)
Electrolightz isn’t the kind of group I ordinarily listen to, but I surprisingly liked some of what I heard! Good music is simply good music....
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Gorillaz – “Plastic Beach” (Audio)
We cannot deny the genius of the Gorillaz—the virtual animated band that can only exist on screen, has now become somewhat of a cult musical...
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J*Davey “Get Together” (Video)
In December, J*Davey released their Boudoir Synema: The Great Mistapes on their Bandcamp page for free download, and one of the songs which stuck out...
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De La Soul Wear Their “Royalty Capes” in New Video
The legendary rap group, De La Soul give us the third visual treatment for the single “Royalty Capes,” taken from their crowdsourced album Anonymous Nobody which was released in...