New Music :: DJ Kemit - Everlasting

On July 31st a new and exciting release from Atlanta's own, Grammy-nominated DJ/Producer DJ Kemit, hits stores worldwide. Everlasting hits the mark for those looking for a soulful house excursion with a nice pinch of contemporary soul and cosmic/funk/jazz sprinkled in. It's been quite some time since we've heard a soulful house album that boasts a who's who of contemporary artists that we've come to know and love over the years. DJ Kemit does an excellent job bridging the gap between a range of artists and styles for this album. Kemit's ear for quality and talent is what helps make Everlasting this summer's most anticipated release. It has range but yet it's still very cohesive and dancefloor ready. If you've ever experienced Spread Love, one of DJ Kemit's monthly music/art/dance events in Atlanta, then you understand what I mean by dancefloor ready. Everlasting will burn up the dancefloor but is laid back and soulful enough for the lounge with something a little edgy added for your eclectic side and something groovy for your cosmic/funk/jazz side. Everlasting has been highly anticipated all summer and is here just in time to make your summer playlist! You can expect wonderful contributions from some of our favorites like Lady Alma, Carl McIntosh (Loose Ends), Osunlade, Choklate, Eric Roberson, Jean Baylor (Zhane), Mykel, Frank McComb, Terrance Downs, Kev Choice, N'Dambi, Craig Love and Sepesenahki.

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Jarrard Anthony - "Ready To Live" - Out Now!

Every once in a while an indie soul album will come along that totally blows me away! Honestly, I didn't know what to expect from Ready To Live. All I knew was that I wanted to press play, sit back and listen to a full album without having to skip songs. Didn't want to have to 'cherry pick' songs from the project and make my own EP. Too many potentially good albums are, in my opinion, ruined when there is no fluidity to the album. I consider myself a professional listener (everybody can't be an artist) so I know 'filler' songs when I hear it.

Well, this is not the case with Ready To Live, the new album by singer/songwriter/musician and Richmond, Virginia native Jarrard Anthony. I knew from the first song, Lucky Day, that it was indeed my 'lucky day' to have been blessed with this amazing new album. I could feel that I was in store for a smooth, soulful excursion with a nice pinch of jazz sprinkled in. Jarrard Anthony has been working the scene for several years but this may very well be his break out release. Ready To Live is contemporary soul at its finest and Jarrard Anthony's voice is warm and enticing with just enough soulful depth on every song to make this album an instant classic. None of the songs on the album feel forced or out of place making Ready To Live a genuine, must have album and a totally satisfying listening experience.

Ready To Live also boasts some very talented artists and legendary musicians that step in to round out the album. Lucky Day features New York-based pianist, composer, and bandleader Onaje Allan Gumbs (Norman Connors, Roy Ayers, Phyllis Hyman) and I Love You features Richmond, Virginia native and legendary jazz keyboardist Lonnie Liston Smith. I Love You is a cover and tribute to the late, great jazz-funk pianist/composer/playwright and Hampton, Virginian Weldon Irvine and also features native Virginian singer Patrice Covington and New York-based flutist Monet. Other wonderful talents that grace Ready To Live are Amer Amen, Amma Whatt, Darien, Eric Roberson, Jon Bibbs and Wildman.

Going forward I consider this album a blueprint for indie contemporary soul albums. Listen and you'll understand.

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Zo! :: Sunstorm

SunStorm is the latest album from Detroit-area born, DC-area based producer/multi-instrumentalist Zo!
Best known for his 2008 collaboration with Phonte on the cult classic "Zo and Tigallo Love the 80's" as well as his work on The Foreign Exchange's Grammy-nominated LP, "Leave It All Behind," 'SunStorm" is an extensive 12-track set that shows the ever-expanding range and depth of Zo! and the entire Foreign Exchange Music family.

Indie soul siren and American Idol vocalist Sy Smith serves up a slice of 70's soul on the breezy "Greatest Weapon Of All Time," and Lady Alma, a Philly veteran and stalwart of the UK house scene, takes it to the dance floor on the frenetic "Free Your Mind." The album's lead single, "This Could Be The Night," features Darien Brockington, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Eric Roberson, and Rapper Big Pooh of Little Brother over a thumping two-step groove specifically intended for the 'steppers' of Zo's native Detroit. Another highlight is the Phonte-assisted "Flight Of The Blackbyrd," Zo's heartfelt homage to the 70's jazz/funk fusion of The Mizell Bros. and George Duke.