Special thanks to Sarah Crisman for conducting this excellent interview with Dallas born and bred musician Geno Young. Also checkout the track “Shoulda” after the jump that is available as a free download today from Geno.
Geno Young was born and bred to be a revolutionary soul artist. That’s how we do in Dallas. Or as our neighbors, Erykah Badu and producer Jah Born like to say “Dirty Always Live like a Soldier.” Yet few truly understand the contributions the Dallas community has made to the music industry at large – from Gospel, R&B, to Soul and Jazz, Dallas cats are playing the game on a different level compared to other urban hubs. (more…)
From Broadway dancer to Indie artist, this D-town native/New Yorker is back with a new single and a lyrical mission to “remind the world of how powerful and creative we are”.
Check out Nakia Henry’s Love Letter (He Wants To Win)
Described as “…a beautiful mix of Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu and Andre 3000 with a twist of UGK” Alkhemi Jones is definitely one to watch. Her sound is refreshing, adventurous and compelling. GFM fam put your ears on a couple of tracks that she’s been working on and hit us up and let us now what you think!
Classics between 2 of my favorite performers ever. What makes this mix different is that I incorporated live versions of the songs as well.
Intros…
Jill Scott – Long Walk (Groove)
Erykah Badu – Searching
Jill Scott – Whatever
Erykah Badu – Turn Me Away (Get Munny)
Jill Scott ft. Mos Def – Love Rain (Head Nod Remix)
Erykah Badu – Back in the Day (Puff)
Jill Scott – Family Reunion
Erykah Badu – Me
Jill Scott – Hate On Me
Erykah Badu – Fall In Love (Your Funeral)
Jill Scott – He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)
Erykah Badu – Live Bootleg – 14 – Ye Yo
This is what it sounds like when music is happening… no pretense, no processing, just space and energy combined to transport you to somewhere else for a few minutes.
Well, I could not let this opportunity go by and not say anything, now could I? First of all let’s get the formalities out of the way: I love this video. Period. I know that there are many who will disagree for a myriad of reasons and that’s cool. (more…)
Great tribute recording to the one and only Erykah(and some other notable divas mixed in for good measure) from Durand Bernarr. Check it out for yourself and download it after the jump. Also you can follow him on Twitter @AlcoholHarmony and check out his you tube channel here. (more…)
