In my bag I fished out a brand new track to play on the Electric Soul show tonight for my listeners. The track in question is called “Put it in the Wind” by Teedra Moses (2009 release) which is I received as a promo. Slow to nearly mid tempo Rn’b tune here. Teedra Moses on the underground Rn’b scene seems to be getting more and more respect and fan base as she is bringing out quality tunes each and every time these days. However, it always seems that chart success eludes her. I like the funky bass on this, and the drum pattern within this track. Its not that complicated or harsh sounding that it drowns Teedra’s voice. And what a lovely voice she has. It’s made to sound even better with a couple of backing singers that enhancers her voice even better. I like the futuristic keyboards sounds that are on this track as well. Enhances the funky sound even better. Please click on the link below to hear the song in full yourself.
One thing that I always like to do on this show is to give up and coming talent, or brand new artists a chance or even better established artists that need a helping hand within the promotional stakes of things. In that case I decided to drop this tune on my listeners. The track is called “Stayed Tuned” by Rare Jewelz (released in 200, Uk).
I like this tune. In fact I like it a lot. It has that Little Brother feel to it, who are just huge on the Usa underground Hip hop circuit at the moment. And to give it more credence it is Gospel styled hip Hop record. Yes we are listening to a Gospel Hip Hop tune here. The Rapper called Klarity (who is original from New Jersey, Usa. Now resides in South East London. England) provides great lyrics on this track(about life in general, and how one should go about things), and the tempo and the flow of his delivery is first class. The music is sample fodder however in that it seems that they have used to obscure Soul track for this single. The single is not too fast or not too slow. Please listen to this track to get the full flavour by clicking on the link below.
One of the biggest tracks at the moment within Rn’b music full stop was dedicated towards Alicia Caley Brown. This was because it was her birthday. “Valentine” by Ryan Leslie is fast becoming everyone’s favourite and it seemed appropriate to play this track for Alicia who is a niece of mine. Happy Birthday Alicia. From the start with the Piano like riff going through the song to the gradually incorporation of a drum line or drum pattern. Ryan Leslie’s, Prince like voice eventually follows the drum line into the mix. Wow is what I’m thinking as we have only had those parts just added into the song so far. After about a further 10 seconds all the other instruments are thrown in such as the bass line and other keyboard sounds. What a track. What an Album. I stress you anyone to get this album as soon as they can. I really do. But first please have a listen to this track first by clicking on the tune below via the link situated below.
I was really cooking now and I decided with the next track to keep the heat up high with a track that has been blazing up the charts since December 2008. It’s the new track from Justin Timberlake and T.I called “If I”(released 16th December, 2008,Usa). Wow, this is so funky. I have to say that Justin Timberlake sounds like Prince. What’s with everyone wanting to sound like Prince all of sudden? In relation to the music side of things it sounds if it something that the group called Nerd would have bought out a few years ago. Its really that funky. I love the drums and especially the bass line on this songs, as it seems as if the two are joined at the hip. Credit must also be given to T.I who provides a creditable rap within this song; and also provides a verse or two where he sings himself. I can see this being huge floor filler. Please click on the link below to hear the full song.
Yeap you’ve guessed it. It was time for me to play the Rare Groove selection part 1 of the show. For those of you that listen in each week I need not say anything more. For those of you that are new to this well. Each week I play two sections of the Rare Groove selection. 3 songs in each part. These songs are either bonafide rare grooves, or songs that people have simply forgotten about. (However, if you want to know what was played in this part of the show you will have to listen to the show!)
As the last throes of the last song within the Rare Groove selection was finishing. I had already decided on playing some more Hip Hop music within the show. This came within the form of the group called Green Jade from the Uk. They were a group that I had found over the Internet whilist looking and researching for new talent within the Hip hop world. The track that I wanted to play from them was called “Life as we know it” by GreenJade featuring Chenoa (released 2008, London, England). Very futuristic sounding and I have to say that it sounds very vaguely like Outcast’s Prototype (from the Love Below/Speakerboxx – 2004 album) from a few years back but not as soulful. Love the atmospheric feel that this track has on it, and also like the light drum pattern and bass line in the background. I like the rapper on this as well(Chenoa??) She delivers a poetry styled like rap on this tune. She gives us a gritty and vivid insight into what life is like for her in her part of the world. It’s one of those tracks that you have to listen to a few times and then you will get it. It will hit you over the head in which you will not fully recover from. Give it a listen you will eventually love this track. Please click on the track link below to hear it.
Moving away from Hip Hop for a moment I decided to play a track from the man of the moment once again. That is of course Ryan Leslie. I decided on playing a second track from his recently released debut album called “Ryan Leslie” as well. The track picked up on this occasion was “I.R.I.N.A” by Ryan Leslie (released 2009 on the album called Ryan Leslie, Usa). This is a nice slow to mid tempo Rn’b cut that will appeal to most peoples. Not harsh, well sung, you can hear the words really clearly and the chorus is easily singable. The bass line is semi funky and the drums are not over powering on this track. The other instruments such as the piano and keyboards seem intent on just sticking to laying down chords. Ryan Leslie voice however fits like a glove on this track which was earlier released in the year of 2008 and was a big underground hit. The man at the moment seems not to be able to do no wrong. Please click on the link below to hear the song in full.
The next track is pure genius. Phonte Coleman of the group called Little Brother is on the “solo duty” this time for this track. Yes it’s a Hip Hop track, and yes it does have a few naughty words here and there, but I will overlook this on this occasion; because this tune touches on what many people think when working within a retail department store. He observes the various races coming into the store on trying to get bargains from which he is the Manager. This includes Mexicans, White people, Black people, Soccer Mums and Indians. The track is called “Last Day” by Phonte Coleman (released in 2007 of the mixtape by “And for Justus for all”, Usa) and is a real beauty. I did my research this time for you on where Phonte got the sample from to create this track and it was from - Onyx ft. Dead Prez "Last Days (it's yours)". I truly hope that the whole Little Brother/Foreign Exchange/9th Wonder collective get credit where credit is due because tracks like these are the real deal when it comes to Hip hop music. Please listen to this classic track
Decided to flip the script so to speak via the next choice of my next track. “Faith” by Keirra Kiki Shread (released 2006 on the album called “This is me”, Usa). Completely different song from the last one in terms of outlook in people in general. This track deals with or an attempt to deal with when we are all down in the dumps and nothings is going right for us. Keirra tells us to look to the Lord. And if more people did that there would be less troubles in the world. Keirra’s track is a Gospel track. However, it not just a Gospel track with a message. It’s a great gospel track with a message. Slow to mid tempo Rn’b styled tune. Keirra gives us a belt of her vocals right at the start of the track without any instruments accompanying her. Then a huge sounding Drum and bass line at the beginning of the track is incorporated, which is then sweetened with a Rhodes piano playing Jazz Chord progression for us. Then Keirra “Kikki” Shread joins the party with her fantastic voice of hers which gains some helps with equally good backing singers. This track is so good that I make it the best track of the album in my opinion. Please have a listen to this track. Its that good. Just click on the link below.
I was enjoying myself so much that I nearly missed the playing the second of part of the Rare Groove selection part 2 on the show. Time just rushed away with me this week. No I'm not going to tell you what I played. You will have to listen in future to find out.
I still had 4 minutes to play my last tune of the night though. “Imagine” by Lei-an (2008 release from the album called “Imagine me”, Uk). Played this track at least for 2 months now. It was originally released in December 2008, and it still sounds great. To be honest it doesn’t sound as if it was made in 2008 or 2008.Instead it sounds as if it was made the late 1980’s or early 1990’s. Its got that old school vibe about it which means that it doesn’t seem to use to much bass or drum effects throughout the track.
It has running through the whole track a really simple guitar riff that works, and every thing is built around that except Lei-an voice and her backing singers. Everyone who has heard this first time around thinks it by some kind of new sensation from the Usa. But its actually from the artist called Lei-an from West London, England, who has a voice to fall in love for. I just hope that people pick up on this track. It is really classy and deserver to have some chart success. Please listen to this track, another one that you can’t afford to miss. Please click on the link below to hear the whole track.
Well my time is now up and I'm away until next Wednesday show. If you want to leave any comments that I have made about any tracks that were played; or any stories that I mentioned relating to the tracks as well. Then please add your own personal comments below via clicking on the "Comments button" OK? Don't be afraid to have your say here.
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