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Eric Lau – One Of Many

After touring, Eric Lau went to work on his second studio album. With guest appearances by Oddisee, Rahel, Tawiah, Fatima, Olivier St. Louis and Georgia Anne Muldrow One Of Many is sure to stand out in the crowd. This Album is dopness personified to say the least. Stream the entire CD here. Enjoy!!!!
TRACKLISTING:

01. Many
02. Here (feat. Rahel)
03. Lily of the Desert (feat. Georgia Anne Muldrow)
04. Rise Up (feat. Oddisee & Olivier St. Louis)
05. Everytime (feat. Rahel)
06. The Gathering
07. For You (feat. Tawiah)
08. Guide You (feat. Rahel)
09. Closer (feat. Tawiah)
10. We All Are
11. Not Alone (feat. Tawiah)
12. Divine (feat. Fatima)
13. Where To Go Now (feat. Tawiah)
14. One

First Spin : Tortured Soul – Can’t Keep Rhythem From A Dancer

For over a decade the gifted NY-based trio has been spilling their retro disco-meets-soulful house fusion on the dance floors of live hot spots, nightclubs and music festivals across the globe. Lead Singer, drummer and songwriter John-Christian Urich, along with his supporting soul brothers Ethan White and Jordan Scannella, are currently gearing up for their highly anticipated third album release, slated to drop later this year.

Fans of their organic sound have already been pampered with one of the album’s lead singles, the provocative synth-embossed gem ‘Dirty.’ This summer, the three-piece dance outfit turns up the heat with ‘Can’t Keep Rhythm From a Dancer.’ Inside the original version, the band lavishes in a hookfest of Chic-schooled guitar riffs, euphoric synths and Luther Vandross up-tempo soul. When placed neatly against Daft Punk’s ‘Lucky,’ the TS Boys prove to be just as hip. The power of intoxicating rhythms is on full display, coercing Urich to certify them as being the key to success: ‘If you want her heart, that’s where you gotta start.’
Abiding clubland protocol, Independent Music Award winner and breakout indie deep house producer Miguel Migs of San Francisco supplies the song with three delicious tribal drummed dance mixes. The ‘Salted Vocal’ and ‘Salted Dub’ mixes are beat-savvy, decoratively spun with the utmost intention of sweating up the dance floor. The ‘Stripped’ version, inspired by the danger of New York nightlife, appears darker and grittier. Fans of classic disco and deep house will thoroughly enjoy Tortured Soul’s latest footnote in their ever-evolving repertoire. Regardless of what’s trending and who’s trendsetting in the latest foray of EDM, it’s going to be very hard to keep these rhythms from any dancer.

First Spin: Jean Baylor – Father’s Song

In celebration of Father’s Day, Jean Baylor has returned this season with an original song and new video that will touch the hearts of anyone who knows a father’s meaning to his daughter. Simply titled, “Father’s Song,” was written and produced by Jean and husband Marcus Baylor (aka “The Baylors”) on their self- owned label “Be A Light”
With the release of “Father’s Song,” and Father’s Day right around the corner, we urge you to take a moment. Share it with a loved one. Remember the blessings.

BILAL “A LOVE SURREAL “TOUR CONTINUES

JUNE 1 HARLOW’S SACRAMENTO, CA
JUNE 2 FULTON 55 FRESNO, CA
JUNE 7 WORLD CAFE WILMINGTON, DELAWARE
JUNE 8 CAPITAL JAZZ COLUMBIA, MD
JUNE 9 SOBS, NEW YORK, NY
JUNE 13 NEW DAISY THEATER, MEMPHIS, TENN
JUNE 14 JAZZ and JOKES NASHVILLE, TENN
JUNE 19 CHENE PARK DETROIT, MICHIGAN
JUNE 27 LA BELLAVILLOISE PARIS, FRANCE
JUNE 28 BAND ON THE WALL MANCHESTER, UK
JUNE 30 BASS FESTIVAL BIRMINGHAM, UK

JULY 1 CBE COLOGNE, GERMANY
JULY 2 BITTERZOET/PARIDISO AMSTERDAM/NETHERLANDS 
JULY 4 JAZZ CAFE LONDON, UK
JULY 6 ESSENCE FESTIVAL NEW ORLEANS,LA

Stream The New Quadron LP Avalanche

The Danish duo Quadron, Coco O and Robin Hannibal, are back with their sophomore release Avalanche. The LP drops June 4, 2013 but you can stream it first here. Enjoy!

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Andre 3000′s mother reportedly found dead in her home

 Sources are reporting that Andre 3000’s mother was found dead in her Atlanta home early this morning

According to DDotOmen & Mediaoutrage, police and ambulances have been up and down the street of the home where Sharon Benjamin Hodo (mother of Andre 3000) lives at. As details remain foggy and unknown, it has been reported confirmed from a close family member that Sharon has passed away. Reports state that she was in her early 60’s and lived in Rex, Georgia. Stay tuned as we’ll update the story when more information is known.

Our prayers and blessings go out to the Benjamin family, my grandmother, Cora Benjamin was Sharon’s Aunt.

First Spin: Quadron ft Kendrick Lamar – Better Off

If this song is any indication, we are going to be consumed by Quadron’s Avalanche of good music. first they blessed us with Hey Love… Now It’s better off featuring the doper than dope Kendrick Lamar. I can’t get enough of this song and I hope you like it too. Enjoy!!!

Guess Who’s Back???

After what seems the longest hiatus, Grammy nominated, Canadian Soul Singer Remy Shand is back with new music and it’s oh so worth the wait…. Looks like he’s figured out like so many artists today, that you don’t need a label to put your music out…… Shand ‘also has a new label called Remy Records…. It was 2002 when we first heard Remy s groundbreaking album “The Way I Feel.”   He was working on a sophomore album that never saw the light of day called “Day In The Shade” I’m excited that he’s back and I hope you are too…check out his new music below. Enjoy!

ZO! Releases new album “ManMade” Today!

The sophomore release from producer/keyboardist Zo! of The Foreign Exchange’s +FE Music family is out today, including appearances from Phonte, Eric Roberson, Sy Smith, Jeanne Jolly, Carmen Rodgers, Anthony David, Carlitta Durand and more! 

GET YOUR COPY HERE! 

BUY: iTunes|Amazon|http://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com

Tour dates and events for ZO!

Tue May 21, 2013 | Doors: 8:30 PM
ManMade Listening Event · Frank’s Lounge, Brooklyn NY

Fri May 24, 2013 | Doors: 4:00 PM
ManMade Listening Event · Teavolve, Baltimore MD

Wed May 29, 2013 | Doors: 8:00 PM
Liv Nightclub, Washington DC
Zo! with Deborah Bond & AB
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Sat Jun 1, 2013 | Doors: 8:00 PM
The Shrine, Chicago IL
Zo! feat. Deborah Bond
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Fri Jun 7, 2013 | Doors: 8:00 PM
ManMade Listening Event · C’est Le Vin, Richmond VA

Sat Jun 8, 2013 | Doors: 8:00 PM
Johnny Brenda’s, Philadelphia PA
Zo! feat. Deborah Bond + Lady Alma + Ursula Rucker
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Sun Jun 9, 2013 | Doors: 8:00 PM
DROM, New York NY
Zo! feat. Deborah Bond
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Sat Jun 15, 2013 | Doors: 8:00 PM
720 Music Cafe, Pittsburgh PA
Zo! feat. Deborah Bond
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Fri Jun 21, 2013 | Doors: 8:00 PM
Bootleg Bar, Los Angeles CA
Zo! & Choklate
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Sat Jun 22, 2013 | Doors: 7:30 PM
Westin La Paloma Resort, Tuscon AZ
Zo! & Choklate
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Sat Jun 29, 2013 | Doors: 8:00 PM
The Elizabeth Theatre at The Park Bar, Detroit MI
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Album Stream : Brand New Heavies – Forward

Hear the first studio album in 6 years from The Brand New Heavies here… and it is definitely worth the wait. Singer/songwriter, drummer, producer and keyboardist Jan Kincaid, guitarist Simon Bartholomew and bassist Andrew Levy are joined by vocalist N’Dea Davenport and vocalist Dawn Joseph have joined forces to bring you “Forward.” The album is filled with a load of nice dance tunes reminiscent of the old school, 70′s, disco, funk era … Funky, groove laced vibes describe this project to the tee. Needless to say it’s time to grab your favorite libation, vibe out and grove with the Heavies....Enjoy!!!