Own Appeal

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Maryland rapper Oddisee returns with this tasty new track 'Own Appeal' taken from his forthcoming  mixtape "Tangible Dream" .

It's available with "The Beauty In All" his new instrumental album which follows on from his last instrumental album, the superb ode to Rock Creek Park.. Top stuff.

I've Been Life

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I'm a big fan of Cody ChesnuTT's album 'Landing On A Hundred' and whilst his voice draws comparisons to the likes of Marvin Gaye, this video for new single 'I've Been Life' proves he's not to bad on the visuals either. On this film shot in Brooklyns historic Bedford Stuyvesant area he showcases the lively stilt-walking group, the Brooklyn Jumbies. 

One True Vine

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Mavis Staples of the Staples Singers fame releases her 13th Solo album next week and it could just be the lucky13th  album!

On first listen this is a deeply heartfelt album revolving around faith, life and experience

The fine people at The Guardian are streaming it upfront this week::

http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/musicblog/2013/jun/18/mavis-staples-one-true-vine-stream?CMP=twt_fd

Strictly Reserved For You

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A soul funk flag bearer for Daptone, Charles Bradley today previewed a track from his forthcoming album 'Victim Of Love'. With his trademark gravelly vocals that would have James Brown raising an eyebrow and perhaps a cursory nod of approval, Strictly Reserved For You represents a less politised track from Bradley whose new album is telling stories on relationship. As ever his sound is deeply rooted to a 70's sound and is suitably weather beaten with female harmonies in all the right places.

Needless to say but this track is making me excited for the album in Spring!