MA Doom: Son Of Yvonne

Masta Ace's new album dropped a couple weeks ago. Produced entirely by MF Doom. I'll just get to the point, you need this in your life.

Undun

New Roots album was released this past Tuesday. I've always been a big fan & will always support! You can preview the entire album on KCRW. If you like what you hear, please go out & support good music!

Soulstice

I got to see the lovely Gina Rene perform at Nu Thurdays tonight. I highly recommend you pick up Soulstice' new album titled In The Light, you won't regret it!

*Photo by Ervin Arana 2011

Nasty

Nasty Nas at it again! His first single "Nasty" produced by Salaam Remi has been floating around the internet. So I thought I'd pass it along, check it... Download it HERE

While I'm at it, I'll share another one of my favorites. "New York State Of Mind (Featuring Alicia Keys & Rakim)" Enjoy.

The Light Of The Sun

Jill Scott's new album drops June 28th. I've been a fan of her's since the beginning of her career, when I discovered she wrote the hook for The Root's "You Got Me." & first heard her singing it on "The Roots Come Alive."

I'm already feeling the first single "So In Love" featuring Anthony Hamilton. Peep the video

"I Was Missing" Listening Party

Low Key is hosting Artson's new album, I Was Missing listening party. Plus, special guest DJ Dynamix (IF2) will be in the house along with yours truly. Rumor has it, we might have some special surprise guest coming by as well!

So I hope you'll join us this Wed May 25th at Carbon, always FREE! $3 dollar drink specials 9pm-10:30pm; 9300 Venice Blvd in Culver City. Follow us on twitter for more info.

Stone Rollin'

Raphael Saadiq's new album, Stone Rollin' in stores now. Please go out & support, you know you can't go wrong with Saadiq! I'm especially feeling "Good Man" Peep the video featuring Yaya DaCosta.

The Book Of David

Wake up! You just can't sleep on DJ Quik anymore. He's been producing classics since the late 80's & is always on point. His new album, "The Book Of David" drops on April 20th. Please do yourself a favor & pick it up at a local record store near you!

In the mean time, LA Leakers caught up with DJ Quik & produced "The Audio Biography of David" Download it HERE

"Take Me With You" by DJ Nu-Mark

Recognized for his pioneering work with Jurassic 5, DJ Nu-Mark is best known for his production on the anthem “What’s Golden”. Nu is putting the finishing touches on his debut solo release Broken Sunlight to be released in early 2011.

But in the meantime VTech and Mochilla present an exclusive look inside his forthcoming mix CD “Take Me With You…” with this exclusive 20 minute download. Click the link to download. http://music.vtechphones.com

Taken From; http://music.vtechphones.com

Wake Up

John Legend & The Roots' new album Wake Up was officially released this past Tuesday September 21st. Off the bat, I'm definitely feeling their first single, Wake Up Everyone. I haven't picked up the album yet but I've heard a few snippets of the rest of the tracks so we'll see how it goes. I'm a big fan of the Roots & John Legend so I'm hype to hear what they got for us! Peep the site for more info; http://johnlegend.com/

Setenta "Funky Tumbao"

Just discovered a new band out of Paris France. SETENTA's, latin funk combo of seven musicians' fusion of nuyorican salsa, modern boogaloo and mambo immediately caught my attention. Bottom line, this album's off the hook! Listen; http://fatbeats.com

Fire Away

This Tuesday April 20th at 6pm, Ozomatli will be performing at Amoeba Music (6400 Sunset Blvd Hollywood CA 90028) to celebrate the release of their new album Fire Away. I admit, I've been a little out of touch with Ozomatli's latest work and I haven't seen them perform for a couple years now, so I look forward to reconnecting with one of my favorite bands! For more info; http://www.ozomatli.com/

New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh

Erykah Badu is set to drop her latest album, New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh on Tuesday March 30th. I'm already feeling the first single, Window Seat. You can listen to it on her site; http://www.erykahbadu.com/ It's Erykah Badu, you can't go wrong!

Soldier Of Love

It's almost here! Sade's new album drops Tuesday, February 9th, 2010. I've been a fan since I was introduced to her music back in high school. Some of my all time favorites, Hang On To Your Love, Is It A Crime, No Ordinary Love and even the white label house remixes are off the hook! Then there's Mad Professor's Remix of Love Is Stronger Than Pride Wow, so much classic material from Sade.

No matter what direction the new album takes, Sade has definitely earned my trust. You can hear a snippet of the album on on her site http://www.sade.com/us/home/; and if like what you hear, make sure you pick up the album at your local record store.