The Humour and Misfortune of Hollie Smith

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Tweet Facebook / Twitter / Official / Myspace I downloaded her new album, ‘The humour and misfortune of others’ among others but I didn’t take a listen to it until a few days ago. I liked it, specially a song called ‘Mamma’, which is the first single. While I was taking a listen I thought she… Read More

JD Green’s Diurnal: Movements Is Truly Heavenly

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JD Green’s upcoming album “Diurnal: Movements” is something that I did not expect. It’s something that has a presence and essence that can easily be heard through each of of the songs on the album. Each song has it’s own feel, vibe and soul.

Avery*Sunshine’s debut coming out on 10th May

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Tweet Twitter / MySpace / Official Website Atlanta based singer songwriter Avery*Sunshine will  release her debut album in a few days. Each song tells a story about love and loss, about finding oneself, about healing and move on from the hardest situations. Nevertheless, she considers herself a music therapist. Her vocals and lyrics are strong… Read More

Ever Been Surprised By A Live Tropical Fish?

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Tweet Today has been a day, that my eyes were opened a bit wider by a group name Live Tropical Fish.  Who are they you ask?  They are an Italian trio that have the great talent and vision to grow, blend, expand, transform genres of music into a sound that is truly artistic.  The group… Read More

Catch Res’s Interview on Eavesdrop Radio

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Res has a new interview on the podcast from Eavesdrop Radio. It’s actually a very relaxed and informative interview. It gave me a better understanding of Res’s background and thought process.

Carolina Chocolate Drops

Tweet The Carolina Chocolate Drops are one of the few remaining African American old-time string bands in existence today.  Hailing from Durham, North Carolina, this eclectic trio (Justin Robinson, Rhiannon Giddens, and Dom Flemons) all sing and play a variety of instruments, creating their own unique, down-home sound.  The trio has released five albums to date, their most… Read More

Iman Williams Is Everywhere and Growing

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I have recently had the pleasure to listen to the music of Iman Williams. She is an artist, singer and songwriter from Alabama, California and Atlanta.

Avery*Sunshine Brightens Us With EP and Album

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As a music lover, new music comes to me in various ways. This morning, I awoke to the name Avery*Sunshine. Listened to her voice, and now I’m writing to share with you.

Izzi Dunn releases ”The Bigger Picture EP” for Free

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UK artist Izzi Dunn is going to release her second album, ”Cries And Smiles” soon. In the meantime, you can listen to ”The Bigger Picture EP” which includes her new single ”Tits And Ass”.

It’s Vital that You Listen

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My friend and awesome artist, Natassja, let me know about a new artist Vital. I could only find limited information on him, but what I did find was amazing.

Artist Spotlight: Mélissa Laveaux

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Mélissa Leveaux has a unique style making music. You can check it listening to her cover of Beyonce’s mega-hit ‘Crazy In Love’. Her self-released album ‘Camphor & Copper’ from 2006 is about to be re-released soon.

Soulganic set to release “From the Storm to the Sun”

From the Storm to the Sun

They are a perfected blended sound of Funk and Soul. There are also sprinkles of Jazz, some Blues and a few other ingredients.

Artist Spotlight: Green Tea

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Tweet MySpace/Twitter/Facebook/Youtube I have had the pleasure of being introduced to the artist Green Tea. Thanks SoulUK.  Green Tea is an artist that brings a true positivity to her music, along with voice that soothes her message into your ears.  Like many other well known singers, she has background singing in her church. One of… Read More

Soulified’s Favorite Group/Collaboration Of 2009: The Foreign Exchange

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Tweet Website/MySpace/FaceBook/YouTube/Twitter This honor of being Soulified’s Favorite Group/Collaboration of 2009, can only go to The Foreign Exchange.  The Foreign Exchange is made up of singer/songwriter Phonte and producer Nicolay.  The sheer number or artists/groups that they work with, is only surpassed by the quality of their productions.  Even though their second album “Leave It All Behind”… Read More

Soulified’s Favorite New Male Artists of 2009

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Tweet MySpace/Facebook Receiving Soulified’s 2nd award for 2009, is Nicholas Kopernicus.  They came out with their debut album Audiocentric, and really created a unique sound.  Nicholas Kopernicus is made up of Jason “classicbeatz” Minnis (Producer/Pianist/Songwriter) and Seon Gomez (Guitarist/Songwriter).  With so many new acts arriving on the scene, it’s refreshing to have music that sets… Read More