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Greetings!
Happy New Year! A lot is going on in 2009 so be prepared!.
Check out all the goodies below including our special 2 part feature on the Future Sound of Breaks. Also we have some reviews on Common, Muhsinah and more. A look at the Cayman Islands Jazz Fest and a free mix tape from Floetry's Marsha Ambrosius!
And don't forget to check out our sponsors, friends, buy a t-shirt, and support Nu-Soul artists through Amazon, Itunes, Beatport & Mobile Underground. All our articles have links to purchase music so SUPPORT INDEPENDENT ARTISTS!!!
Norman Mayers
Editor-in-Chief
Nu-Soul
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Special Feature: Future Sound of Breaks
For those that don't know, the electro breakbeat sound that began
when Afrika Bambaataa dropped "Planet Rock" in the 1980s and spawned
the renaissance of modern hip-hop is alive and well. Leading the charge
for this often overlooked form of American dance music is the Future
Sound of Breaks (FSOB). This trailblazing organization has been working
steadily to raise the profile of the breakbeat community and sound
through a high level of marketing, event production, and music
releases. Join Nu-Soul Magazine as we take a closer look at FSOB and
their impact on the dance music community in a special two-part feature.
Read part 1: An interview with the CEO of the FSOB movement, Glyn Morgan
Read part 2: An interview with FSOB DJ/producer Supernaut
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New Review: Common
Strictly Social resident DJ Myxzlplix gives his view on the new Common release Universal Mind Control.
Artist: Common
Title: Universal Mind Control
Genre: Hip-Hop/Electronica
Read the review
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New Review: Muhsinah
Most recently heard on the Foreign Exchange's Leave It All Behind and Common's Universal Mind Control, Muhsinah is a force to be reckoned with. Check out the Nu-Soul review of her album The Oscillations: Sine.
Artist: Muhsinah
Title: The Oscillations: Sine
Genre: Soul/Electronica/Experimental
Read the review
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New Review: The Rurals
The Rurals are back for another set of sexy house, seductive soul, and soothing downtempo. Read our review of Farming Grooves.
Artist: The Rurals
Title: Farming Grooves
Genre: Soul/House/Nu-jazz
Read the review
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New Review: Darien
Check out our review of the debut album from Darien, an amazing new talent on the scene.
Artist: Darien
Title: If These Walls Could Talk
Genre: Soul/Hip-Hop
Read the review
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Event Recap: Cayman Islands Jazz Fest
Nu-Soul
Magazine was invited to attend the Cayman Islands Jazz Fest with
performances by Anita Baker, Angie Stone, Robin Thicke, Terrance
Howard, Algebra, Esperanza Spalding and more. Check out our recap with
lots of photos of the action.
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Download: Marsha Ambrosius mixtape
It's been awhile since we heard from Marsha Ambrosius aka the
Songstress from celebrated duo Floetry. Marsha signed to Dr. Dre's
aftermath a while ago and we have been waiting forever for this
powerhouse vocalist to come back with some music.
Well the wait is over with the release of this BANGING mixtape by
Miss Marsha Ambrosius. It featured beats by Focus and is mixed by Don
Cannon.
Download here
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LA: Bounce Rock Skate Encore
Friday January 9, 2009
Bounce Rock Skate at the Blue Velvet Lounge seems to catching on
like wildfire! They keep asking us back because this is definitely one
of the hottest events happening right now!
The Venue: The chic Blue Velvet Lounge provides the perfect surroundings
bluevelvetrestaurant.com
The Sound: Our residents Kaleem, Destroyer, 7, and Loslito bring the
heat with a signature blend of forward thinking future soul and
hip-hop, classics and more
The Vibe: LA's fashion forward citizens come correct to dance the night away
Admission is FREE with an RSVP to rsvp@bouncerockskate.com
Respect the dress code: Keep it sexy and classy
Bounce Rock Skate
Friday January 9, 2009
Blue Velvet Lounge
750 Garland Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90017
9pm-2am
21+
Valet Parking available
www.myspace.com/bouncerockskateclub
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LA: Strictly Social
Wednesday January 21, 2009
Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union are back in 2009 with Strictly Social. Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at Little Temple for an evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion.
On Wednesday January 21, 2009 we bring you another lineup of progressive talent that exemplifies the Nu-Soul sound.
Performances by:
Jimetta Rose
www.myspace.com/jimettarose
www.myspace.com/queenjrose
Mic Holden
www.myspace.com/micholden4president
DJs Twintables
www.myspace.com/djtwintables
Strictly Social Residents: DJ Destroyer, Milky Wayne, Myxzlplix
Admission is $7
Free with RSVP to events@nu-soulmag.com before 10:30pm
9pm-2am
21+
Little Temple
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
www.myspace.com/lastrictlysocial
www.nu-soulmag.com
www.littletemple.com
Flyer design by myxmedia (myxmedia@gmail.com)
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Nu-Soul bridges the gap between the world of R&B/soul and the underground vibes of electronica, the common factor being a grounding in funk, soul and urban lifestyle. This is a place where the sounds of neo-soul, drum and bass, deep house and breakbeat are a part of the same family. Through fascinating articles, engaging interviews, and the latest reviews, Nu-Soul hopes to open minds to the incredible array of soul influenced music available today.
Sincerely,
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Norman Mayers
Nu-Soul
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