Nicholas Payton - Two

Nicholas Payton is an accomplished trumpeter from New Orleans creating beautful Black American Music (as he calls it)! If you like "Two" check out his website here for his new EP Numbers and his other recordings!

Reuben Vincent - Shine

This 13 year old MC with an OLD soul gets busy on the mic...period. "Shine" the track above turned 9th Wonder's head, and is certainly worth the listen. There's definitely more to come from this young brother, and you can check for more of his recordings on his soundcloud page, and by following him on twitter @ReubenVincent_

Andrew Ashong - Special

photo credit: Alex Fairman

Andrew Ashong is a simply brilliant Ghanian brother residing in the UK, using his skills as a DJ, guitarrist and singer to make hot flaky soul goodness. Check out "Special" above, and if it tickles your funky fancy...simply let the playlist continue for a few more of his sounds. There are a few EP's I plan to purchase, and his self titled EP available here is one of them.

Chelsea Reject - Good Mourning

I'm SO excited about these new TALENTED artists coming out of BK making good art! Chelsea Reject, is an MC and Singer from Kings County, who fits firmly within that movement. "Good Mourning", the track posted above is three minutes of heat, and quite worthy of a good listen. If you want to hear more from her check out the rest of her (exceptional) mixtape "radi8" on her soundcloud page!

Ahmed Sirour - I Wish (the MEGA Mashup Remix)

Ahmed Sirour is a Brooklynite and a ridiculous talent. He is an arranger, producer, and composer who plays all of the instruments on his songs. Check out his crazy dope mix of Stevie Wonder's I Wish with about 8 other records from James Brown, Bob James, Janet Jackson and the House Party Soundtrack above! If you dig it check out some of his original compositions at Ahmed's bandcamp page, or support his next EP, which he's trying to crowdfund here.

Jessica Betts - Missing You More

 

Jessica Betts simply has the thick, spirit stirring alto vocals that I STAN for.  Her acoustic recording of "Missing You More", above with the soulful folks at NYCROPHONE gives you a goosebump inducing example. If you want more of Jessica's tunes check out the other excellent songs she recorded at her acoustic session with NYCROPHONE, or visit jessicabettsmusic.com, for her new EP "LL Cool Jess".

Nadia Washington - Danger

Nadia Washington is a musician wielding a guitar (quite well) to complement her buttery, rich vocals. Enjoy this cut "Danger", and get more sounds at her bandcamp site, if the spirit moves you to do so!

Skyzoo - Spike Lee was my Hero (ft. Talib Kweli)

Skyzoo brings you a Brooklyn Hip-Hop Anthem with the BKMC Talib Kweli. His new album Barrel Brothers with Torae (prod by Premier, Black Milk Illmind, Oh No) is on the streets and in stores now. For more sounds from Skyzoo hit his website for his solo album called "A Dream Deferred".

Phony Ppl - I Wish I Was a Chair

 

Phony Ppl is a talented collective of brothers from Brooklyn,NYC creating Hip-Hop and Soul Music that is certainly worth the listen. Check out their R&B stylings on the track "I Wish I Was a Chair" above, and visit phonyppl.com for more sounds from these brothers.

Moses Sumney - Plastic

Photo Credit Eric Gyamfi

Todays sounds come from Moses Sumney. His new EP  Mid City Island was recorded with a guitar, his voice and a four track tape player...and its DOPE.

Check out Plastic from his EP here
If it tickles your fancy...check the rest of the tracks on his soundcloud page.

Jaime Woods - Just Can't Let it Go

Harmonies that stick to the ribs. Much like soul oatmeal. (Or Grits.)
Follow her at @jaime_coryn on twitter or check her youtube channel here.