Tag: Soul
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flowsfordays Co-Signs #5 (Playlist)
The 5th edition of our Co-Sign series is upon us! We’ve got 11 fresh joints from independent artists who deserve recognition for their music. Flowsfordays has always been a platform for rappers and singers that don’t get posted on blogs for reasons I cannot figure out. Music discovery is the centerpiece of our site, and…
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Grey Genius Drops a Neo-Soul Classic In ‘Heavens’
I haven’t received submissions from soul singers in some time, but that’s all changed with Grey Genius‘ newest track Heavens. The Milwaukee native is meant to slay on the stage, filling smoky venues with nostalgic, jazz-infused vocals and heartfelt lyrics. In Heavens, Grey has lost herself through relationship woes, intense emotions, and a lot of…
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D2X Solidifies His Place In Chicago’s Hip Hop Scene With New DJ L Produced Track ‘Calling’
You can always depend on D2X for some heat. In just 4 months time, the Chicago native has dropped five solid tracks in various formats. A collab, remix, and 3 dope records have solidified his place in the city’s underground. More attention should be given for his consistency and work ethic, but life is not…
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James Gardin’s Funk Inspired Hit ‘Complaining’ Finally Gets the Visual Treatment
James Gardin’s newest song Complaining has become a national hit. The track was featured on Hot97, NPR, ESPN’s “First Take,” and Spotify with critical acclaim. The attention is not a fluke – Complaining is a feel good, funk inspired single featuring groovy production from Young Heat. The Complaining music video has finally dropped, and is a perfect representation of…
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AUSTRALIA’S SAMPA THE GREAT BRINGS FORTH A LANDMARK MIX OF RAP AND JAZZ ON NEW SINGLE “BYE RIVER”
Jazz music is an artform that has always had a close relationship with rap music, whether through the samples driving classic material from acts like A Tribe Called Quest or groups like The Roots being comprised of live instrumentalists who internalized the spirit of jazz. The connection between these two sounds continues to manifest itself…
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Chicago’s Doso Drops A Tribute to Tupac In New Song ”Again, Again”
Chicago rapper & singer Doso has been working on his craft for over 3 years, and it shows. 3 years in, multiple song releases, a visual, and independently crafted shows have brought him success and accolades – but much more praise is deserved. Doso has a wide array of talents from singing prowess, lyrical dexterity,…
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Soulful Singer MoonLander Drops A Silky Smooth Ballad in “Won’t”
In the current world of bass heavy, aggressive, and minimal hip hop, it’s nice to hear a song that goes in a totally different direction. MoonLander makes music that sounds just like his artist name – spacey, light, and reverb-heavy. He’s been making music since 8th grade, in hopes of inspiring people who are struggling.…
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Plainro & Tiffany Hines Join For A Heartfelt Duet In “Gravity Pt. 1”
Plainro has been on my radar for a very long time. He’s an excellent musician and someone who inspires me creatively. FFD premiered one of his tracks, and I’ve written up a lot of his music as he puts everything he has into each song and project. It’s been awhile since a full length, but…
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