Baltimore spitfire Rye Rye has worked with a slew of big names including Robyn, M.I.A., Far East Movement, and Esthero to name a few. With her debut album Go!Pop!Bang! finally in stores Nu-Soul was able to catch up with the very busy MC. Read the interview
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Nu-Soul interviews Rye Rye
Download: Soulspeak – “Sketches of Floating Lives”
SOulspeak is a music producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Beijing. “Sketches of Floating Lives” is a project that is dedicated to the dirt and beauty of a rapidly changing city (Beijing) and to all the lives of people who feel rootless in a city always in construction, demolition, and chaos. Check out this dope beat-centric [...]
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Nu-Soul interviews Conya Doss
Confident and poised, soulful and sultry, Conya Doss exudes a fierce sense of purpose both in her physical presence and through her music. Check out our interview with this lovely and talented artist! Read the interview
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Listen: Tensei – “Two” EP
After the release of their “One” EP, Tensei, which consists of Chicago based musicians Simple X and Midas Wells, have released their second instrumental effort, “Two” on LA based label, Plug Research. Inspired by ’70s soul, afro-funk, and themed soundtracks that recall espionage, “Two” builds from the experimental hip hop inspired beats of “One.” However, [...]
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Download: Lolah Brown – “Show Me” feat. Dunson
Lolah Brown, a singer/songwriter from Cleveland, Ohio who has sung background vocals for the likes of Nicki Minaj, Keri Hilson and John Legend, releases a new collaboration featuring Dunson. The song entitled “Show Me” is produced by Phatboiz, the Grammy-nominated producers behind John Legend’s single “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)” as well as Dunson’s single [...]
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Download: Dnte – Wake Me Up
Check out producer Dnte. He dropped this beautiful beat-driven titled Wake Up. Take a whiff of the vibes. Wake Me Up by Dnte http://twitter.com/dante_aka_andet
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Watch: Ilhame – Still Waiting (featuring Ky-Mani Marley)
On the heels of Marley – the official documentary about the life and times of Bob Marley, French-Moroccan vocalist Ilhame (pronounced Eelum) covers Bob’s “Waiting In Vain”, dubbs it “Still Waiting” and gets Bob’s son Ky-Mani Marley to help. Loosely translated into French and Arabic, Ilhame beautifully displays the sentiment and feeling of the original [...]
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Contest: Win Tickets to Lee Fields/Cody Chesnutt Show on Saturday May 19
Nu-Soul has another great contest for you! Enter for your chance to win tickets to check out Lee Fields and Cody Chesnutt at the Echoplex this Saturday May 19, 2012 courtesy of Plug Research and Art Don’t Sleep. ENTER HERE Plug Research & ArtDontSleep present: Saturday May 19th, 2012 Live Performances by: Lee Fields & [...]
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Nu-Soul interviews Bassnectar
With his new album Vava Voom blowing up speakers everywhere, Nu-Soul decided it was time to interview the incredible Bassnectar! Read the interview by Norman Mayers
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Watch: Dezaray Dawn – Over It
The talented broken beat soul artists Dezaray Dawn drops her first video for the lovely track “Over It”. Enjoy the vibes. And get ready for her debut LP this summer!
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Listen: Anthony Valadez feat. Mar – “Under Water”
One of our favorite people in the LA community is Anthony Valadez. With his show on KCRW, his outstanding DJ sets, his curating of some very awesome events, and his longstanding support of Nu-Soul, Valadez represents all that is amazing about Los Angeles. With his new album coming out on Plug Research, look for Anthony [...]
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The Final BROKE AS F**K at The Blu Monkey – Wed May 23, 2012
Nu-Soul Magazine presents THE FINAL BROKE AS F**K At The Blu Monkey Wednesday May 23, 2012 Sadly we say goodbye to the Blu Monkey our home for the last 2 years. Come join us for our final BASS BONANZA featuring all residents and a few surprise guests throwing down for an all night tag team [...]
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Download: Rye Rye Go!Pop!Bang! Mixtape
Rye Rye is getting ready for the May 15 release of her album GO!POP!BANG! and has dropped a hot little mixtape featuring some of the album’s best cuts. You may have heard some but there is plenty of new stuff on here to hold you over until the album drops. Get some! Go! Pop! Bang! [...]
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Photos: Felix Cartal at Avalon
Nu-Soul photographer Scott Orth was there to catch all the craziness as superstar DJ Felix Cartal (with guest Clockwork) rocked the Avalon in Hollywood. Check out the pics. // PLEASE CHANGE DEFAULT EXCERPT HANDLING TO CLEAN OR FULL (go to your WordPress Dashboard/Settings/Cincopa Options ... cp_load_widget("[cincopa AwHAv7Kl-Ujx]", "_cp_widget_4fbec3d4a4fb4"); Click here to open the gallery.Powere
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Watch: Oddisee remixes Marvin Gaye
This is pretty damn cool. Check out this remix of Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t That Peculiar” by Oddisee. Oddisee is preparing to release his new album “People Hear What They See” next month, but rather than do the standard issue single leaks, he wanted to make it more interesting. The video was done by editing several [...]
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Listen: Hudson Mohawke x Lunice – “Bugg’n”
Get ready for a big collaboration from 2 of our favorite producers of the moment: Hudson Mohawke and Lunice. Their TNGHT project is coming out as a five track EP on vinyl and digitally July 24th via Warp Records/LuckyMe. Those familiar with the genre-blending, ground-quaking beats of Glasgow’s Hudson Mohawke and Montreal’s Lunice will think [...]
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Listen: Sonnymoon “Wild Rumpus”
Sonnymoon is gearing up for the May 22 release of their debut on Plug Research. Get a whiff of the new single, a rowdy track titled “Wild Rumpus”. Check it out below along with a pair of remixes by Blum and Time Wharp. https://twitter.com/sonnymoonmusic Sonnymoon – Wild Rumpus Single by Plug Research
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Mix: DJ Destroyer – NuHouz Soul Excusrions
DJ Destroyer is back at it again with another mix of sexy soulful house. Get into it now! 1. Show Me (Original Mix) – Kings Of Tomorrow feat. Elzi Hall 2. Inspiration To Me (Terry Hunter 2012 Classic Club Mix) – Terry Hunter feat. Eric King 3. My King (DJ Spen & Gary Hudgins Remix) [...]
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Download: speakers – And Her Too
Los Angeles based duo speakers fuse elements of dance, R&B, hip-hop and electronic pop, to craft their own unique sound on their debut EP, New Frequency. Singer/musician/producer Blair Taylor and singer/rapper/lyricist Keon B deliver hyper-experimental party jams like the funked-up instant classic “And Her Too.” Take a listen to the track below and DOWNLOAD courtesy [...]
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Listen: Lady Gaga – “Real Cool” New Music
Lady Gaga is showcasing a new style and we like it. Giving off the vibe of early 90s dance meets disco check out her new track “Real Cool”. // PLEASE CHANGE DEFAULT EXCERPT HANDLING TO CLEAN OR FULL (go to your WordPress Dashboard/Settings/Cincopa Options ... cp_load_widget("[cincopa AQDAe4aA48fL]", "_cp_widget_4fb5822d66e53"); Click here to open the gallery.Powered by Cincopa [...]
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