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Dumplings én China – Your Motha EP (+Dowload)
Dumplings én China is so insanely good and dissimilar to anything else out, or not out. He once expressed that his usual points of creative reference stem from visiting art galleries, and if you pay attention to his growing body of work, that makes perfect sense. Dumplings has been a cosmic favorite since the beginning. I continue to anticipate the moment he will suddenly be that artist we hear about everywhere, blogged about constantly and live-performing my favorite jams. For now, we have this golden pot of a soundcloud to grab tracks from. I have also linked the download of the EP below. Enjoy! Download Your Motha EP facebook.com/dumplingsenchina instagram.com/dumplingsenchina…
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Aaliyah Jams Mix (+Download)
I thought it would be cool to compose my latest mix with remixes, features, rares, and flips of our favorite music Aaliyah and her team created during her time on this earth. I noticed that there are, literally, hundreds of Aaliyah remixes and mixes online. I combed through many of them to pick out a few of my favorite ones to add to a list of her songs I feel are not celebrated and known as the rest. So, here is something fresh to honor one uniquely influential artist. I hope you enjoy it and share with your friends! This one might stream only temporarily, but is available for download…
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BLKSUNCHILD – Low Off The Hii EP (+Download)
The Low Off The Hii EP is a must-listen which was released by the artist who goes by the name Blksunchild. This album features some superb lyricism. I was immediately impressed when I came across it. Blksunchild is a multi-faceted artist who also creates beautiful original sketches and paintings. I have found myself attentive when listening to each song on this gem. I played it several times after my first listen, only to catch more of his lines. Take in the sounds for yourself and also support Blksunchild’s art and his other music through the links I’ve gathered. Included is the mini-story for a new favorite of mine, Vice City…
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Tiron & Ayomari – The Great New Wonderful LP (+Visual)
Tiron & Ayomari are doing something really cool with their new album, The Great New Wonderful, one I’ve anticipated since following The Wonderful Prelude parts 1 & 2. I believe these are necessary artists that have come about time because of the enlightening messages they so thoughtfully incorporate into each their projects. I deeply appreciate many of the ideas being explored and questioned throughout this one, including self identity, love, comfort zones, and change -to name a few. It is refreshing to have music to go to which reminds of the good things you are, and of your potential when you feel hopeless and paralyzed by events of life, while…
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Real Chill Mix (+Download)
I felt like compiling a new list of some new and old tunes many people might not have heard before. After creating Female Intuition Is So Next Level and Beautiful Things Worth Saving, I realized how much I enjoy the role of a mixer. And so, I came up with this latest one. I stopped to dance and jam a lot in the process of blending the Real Chill Mix. I put it together so that I have something new to play, this weekend. I hope you enjoy it. THe beginning clip is one of many intriguing dialogues from the movie Before The Sunset. NEW DOWNLOAD coming soon More Mixes…
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Kat Majilla – Naked Bliss
Emotional honesty and vulnerability are two elements required for pure human connection, as well as personal growth. With her Naked Bliss project, Kat Majilla presents herself authentically with a fresh flow and dreamy vocals. The themes which decorate this one range from nostalgic, to vibrant and loving, melancholy, and uplifting. Altogether it is beautifully reflective. My current favorites are Beach Of Sorrows feat. Jay Yung, Me Myself & I, Why You [Yo, Yo] Intro, Ms. Got It Going On, and Soul Of A Poor Black Child. You are able to download each song via her soundcloud. Treat yourself to a listen and find more on Kat through her links I…
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Plewto Smith – #PUSSY EP & More
#PUSSY (Pure Urban Sensual Satisfying Youngin) is a clever work by the artist known as Plewto Smith. The Atlanta-based former-rapper recently created this smooth vocal project. Throughout #PUSSY, he shows his gift as a singer, blending soul, trap, and electronic styles throughout the eight-song mixtape. I am most impressed by the approach he took to blending classic r&b harmonies with more eclectic production. He states that he hopes to spread the message of individuality and love, which is forever embraced here on The Frolic. My favorite songs thus far are Freckle Girl, the wonderfully vulnerable You Don’t Know Me (Freckle-logue), and She-Real. Another song I love from this mixtape is…
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Phlow – Melanin EP
The Melanin EP is a wonderful play to either begin or end the night with a room full of friends, and I also highly recommend it when you attempt to get closer to a special one. The entire project is light and well balanced. It is truly fitting for any time you want to smile, dance, and celebrate life. The artist, Phlow has a soothingly smooth voice while the lyrical content throughout the project is as infectious as my favorite timeless neo-soul jams. It is not surprising that popular producers including Sango and IAMNOBODI provided sounds for a few of the songs, including my favorites Blackberry (Intro), Sweeter The Juice,…
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BC Kingdom & Mila J – Press Start
BC Kingdom recently released a surprise collaborative EP with Mila J, called Press Start. Over the weeks, this easily became one of my favorite EPs of the summer. You might know BC Kingdom from their association with Solange’s label, Saint Heron. I came to this project through following Mila J’s music for a while, from her girl groups and solo ventures. I feel their styles mesh perfectly. Hopefully more collaborations are ahead for these three in the future. For the moment, we have this well crafted treasure. I especially like the samples used on Play and that it’s a spin-off of a fifteen-year-old Spice Girls/Darkchild song, “Holler”. I like Ninja…
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INDIELUV – INDIELVVE & RNBODB (+Download)
Since SMMJRZ made my Sunday a few weeks ago, thatstreal has revealed two additional parts to the series of new and ever so smooth Indieluv music, INDIELVVE & RNBODB. I enjoy transitions of songs like CALL and INDUSTRYLUV. Other random favorites of mine are and PAINTINGS (featured on my Beautiful Things Worth Saving Mix back in February), luvindie, and wannabeurs. I streamed and linked downloads of each project below, as well as links where you can catch up on some of this artist’s wonderful archive. You are welcome and enjoy! DOWNLOAD INDIELVVE HERE DOWNLOAD RNBODB HERE thatstreal.com soundcloud.com/ndeluv2012 INDIELVVE RNBODB
