Two GFM Faves, one great song and performance. What more could one ask for?

Download Rahsaan Patterson’s New Album, bleuphoria

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bleuphoria/id444284096

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bleuphoria-Rahsaan-Patterson/dp/B0052SNNZO

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www.rahsaan.com

www.facebook.com/rahsaanpattersonmusic

www.twitter.com/mynameis2long

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For a soul fan, Christmas just isn’t Christmas without Rahsaan Patterson’s 2008 The Ultimate Gift in heavy rotation. If you haven’t heard it, you need to add it to your collection, it’s like no other you’ve heard. It’s a nice mix of originals and classics, interpreted as only Rahsaan can.

I promise you’ll enjoy it. Don’t be surprise if you find yourself playing it in the middle of the summer! Check out the ultra joyful and funky, “Peace and Joy” along with “Holiday”.

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GFM fam you know what to do… press play! :)

GFM fam make sure you are tuned into Emancipation Radio tonight for a great convo, with a great artist none other than GFM Fave and Emancipation Radio Spotlight Artist Rahsaan Patterson. The lady that makes it happen Ginnie Love from Lyrical Rhapsody is hosting so you can best believe this will be an insightful, inspirational conversation. So make sure you tune in tonight at 10pm. For more info on the show make your way here.

The latest single from Rahsaan’s Bleuphoria!

Rahsaan Patterson – Crazy (Baby) by ThinkTank Digital

iTunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bleuphoria/id444284096

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Bleuphoria-Rahsaan-Patterson/dp/B0052SNNZO

Well, well, well what do they say about when you wake a sleeping giant? I think there are a lot of giants around (like minded individuals) who have basically gotten to the point with this music thing that they are tired of the bullish and just like in that great movie Network they are not going to take it anymore. (more…)

20 yrs ago a friend and ventured on a 20-30min ride outside of Atlanta to go see Quincy Jones’ documentary “Listen up”. To say we were awe struck was an understatement. But it is safe to say that we were forever Quincy Jones fans….and students.

Fast forward 20 yrs and Q releases a new disc “Soul Bossanostra”. My friend and I are split on it. He bought it and thinks it’s pretty good. I signed the save Q from himself petition on GFM! Who am I to criticize Quincy Jones?! The man has certainly done his share for music. However I do wish he would’ve leaned more on his musical ear instead of his commercial eye.

But instead of complaining I decided to play a little game. If I had to “share” my suggestions w/Quincy about the direction to take for a project here’s what I would’ve suggested for the Dude!

Project Title: Genius in the Key of Quincy

1. The Roots,Jill Scott, Badu,Mos Def, Talib,Common, Bilal, Jaguar Wright, Q-Tip,Jazzyphatnastees – Listen Up
Interlude of the Roots playing a score piece from one of Q’s films

2. Raphael Saadiq - Light up the Night(Brothers Johnson cover)
Interlude of Saadiq & Joss Stone jamming on “It’s my party”

3. Sy Smith & Lettuce – Razzamatazz (BGV- Lalah,Rahsahaan,Ledisi, Kenya Hathaway, Bilal)
Interlude of Lettuce playing a film score (more…)

Music from the forthcoming project Bleuphoria.

There is a certain standard that always comes with a Rahsaan Patterson project and like the title of the song says sometimes reaching that standard is “Easier Said Than Done”. To consistently put out material of this caliber takes hard work, perseverance and talent. Honestly, Rahsaan proves time and time again that the key to his success is the dedication he has to all three attributes. That’s why his music sounds the way it does, period. Looking forward to the release.