Andy Compton of The Rurals (Peng Records) has created a reputation as one of the best and most prolific Deep House producers in the business. Here he comes with a brand new sound that is really close to his heart. COMPTON is a Soul/Funk/Jazz project that boasts the very best musicians from the West Coast like Charlie Hearnshaw , Jeff Bass, Pete Mo, Andy Barton and Alex Pamplin along with guest vocals from amazing soul artists from around the world including: Jaidene Veda, Ladybird, Diviniti and Kafele (all House legends in their own right). This project is quite interesting because it showcases another side to these artists’ talents. Taking inspiration from it’s urban LA name sake, you can hear COMPTON’s musical influences from The Crusaders, Shuggie Otis, Isaac Hayes, Leroy Hutson, War, Marvin Gaye and of course James Brown. This project represents the next level in Soul music with real organic musicianship and production. The result is quite simply a modern classic.
Esperanza Spalding – Body & Soul
Thundercat – For Love I Come
Dezaray Dawn – B-tween-the-Lines
KING – Supernatural
Zo! – Let It Go feat. Nicholas Ryan Gant
Mary J. Blige – Feel Inside (Ft. Nas)
Lyricl – Cold Feet
Bucie – Get Over It (Ezel Nu-Soul Remix)
Tracy Cruz – Rise Above (feat. SigNatural, Yvette Pylant)
DJ Jazzy Jeff & Ayah – Hold On
Eric Roberson – Picture Perfect Ft Phonte
Minnie Riperton – I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun
YahZarah – I Can’t Help It (soletickler soulful house xperiment)
Usher – Here I Stand (Abicah soul mix)
Amel Larrieux – Gills and Tails [Manousos Remix]
Aya – The Sun (PowderSoul Mix)
Blue Six – Sweeter Love (David Montoya Candy Edit)
Floacist – Let Me (MAXRUB)
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Bucie – Induku Enhle (feat. Demor Sikhosana)
Deborah Bond – You Are The One (Neter Supreme Neo Split)
India Arie – Always In My Head (DJ.DOUBLE.O RE-FIX)
Sal Negro Feat. Mona Bode – Can’t Sleep (Original Mix)
Rosa Passos – Samurai (Azee Project BR Edit)
John Oudo & The Sound – Hold Me Tighter – ft Nicole Mitchell (Original Radio Vocal Mix)
It’s that time again!!! Time to make way for the musical experience you’ve been waiting for all year!! The ONE Musicfest is back and better than ever. Here’s this year’s line up and great festivities!! (more…)
I was asked to flip the script from the typical R&B / Hip-Hop. So I present the Soulful House Edition of What is Grown Folks Music. Where my househeads at!
Lyfe Jennings – It Must Be Nice (Marley Marl Vocal Mix)
Raheem De Vaughn – You (Darryl James Vox)
DJ Spinna feat. Gordon Chambers – Never Fall In Love Again
Ciara ft Ludacris – Oh (Pablo Martinez remix)
Jill Scott – He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat) (Illegal Mix – Jay J & Chris Lum Edit)
Heather Headley – He Is (Vocal Mix)
Dwele – I Think I Love You (Reel Soul Remix)
Darien – Think It Over (Reel Soul Mix)
Justin Timberlake – Sexyback (Poker Face House Remix)
Conya Doss – What I’d do (Pablo Martinez remix)
Aaliyah – I Miss You (David Harness Remix)
AG Thomas – The 1,2 (ReelSoul Mixes) (ReelSoul Vocal)
Musiq Soulchild – Just Friends (Sunny)
The three mixes of this recording are destined to make you do one thing…move. This is another great track from Mark De Clive-Lowe collaborating with a serious GFM fave Ms. Jody! Ralvero provides a great stripped down Tech House remix of this great tune. Out now on Strictly Rhythm. To purchase a copy of the project go here.
Super producer Mark de Clive-Lowe shared this jewel last night from her highly anticipated new album due out on April 28th. Dance and house heads get ready….
The beautiful and personable chameleon known as Jody Watley, has recently released the International version of her album, The Makeover (2006/Avitone) with, well a Makeover. She continues to recreate herself, both as an artist and entrepreneur. In this clip, she discusses the re-release, the changes and her new album, Chameleon, scheduled to drop in 2010.
Be sure to follow her on Twitter (she does engage her fans), FaceBook and support her at iTunes. Check out more from Jody including the stellar cover “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) and her Michael Jackson Tribute after the jump.
Nu Soul / Neo-Soul Mixtape Tracklist
. She continues to recreate herself, both as an artist and entrepreneur. In this clip, she discusses the re-release, the changes and her new album, Chameleon, scheduled to drop in 2010.