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

Foreign Exchange

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” (download… Read More

Soulified’s Favorite New Male Artists of 2009

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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 it’s… Read More

Soulified’s Favorite New Female Artist of 2009

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Website/Twitter/MySpace/FaceBook/YouTube Soulified’s first award for the end of year wrap-up goes to Ayah.  I know you didn’t hear her all over the radio, or her videos on VH1 or MTV, but she has great talent and can hold her own with more well know female artists.  She first released her “Problem Woman Mixtape”(download link) at… Read More

Darien Brockington ~ The Cold Case Files

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It has been 3 years since Darien Brockington released his debut album, Somebody To Love. The Durham, North Carolina based singer has been through some things since his debut including a time where he quit music in its entirety. Many wondered where he had been until he began touring with the Grammy Nominated, Foreign Exchange… Read More

Jaspects, The Polkadotted Stripe, Album Release Party & Contest

Jaspects The Polkadotted Stripe

MySpace/Youtube Something different today. We have the Jaspects. A band from Atlanta that creates a great blend of Funk, Hip-Hop and Techno.  They have recently released their third album “The Polkadotted Stripe” in April, and are promoting it with an album release party.  Their two previous albums “Broadcasting the Definition“(2006) and “Double Consciousness“(2007) has garnered… Read More

Artist Spotlight: Lydia Rene

Lydia Rene
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MySpace/YouTube/Twitter/FaceBook Lydia Rene is a upcoming artist, writer and producer in the Philadelphia/South Jersey area.  She has a love of music, that she inherited from her parents, who have surrounded her in the warmth of music.  Her earthy and powerful voice, also has a softness that comes across very well.  It has a quality that… Read More

Artist Spotlight: Chinah Blac

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MySpace/FaceBook/Youtube/Twitter Spiritual.  That is the one word that describes Chinah Blac.  You should know her, since you have heard her before, but may have not been aware.  She has been singing background vocals for Jill Scott, Erykah Badu and also Dave Matthews.  It’s great to find an artist like Chinah Blac.  She just released the… Read More

Artist Spotlight: Amy Serrata

Amy Serrata

Website/MySpace/FaceBook/Twitter/YouTube Today we are shining that Soulified spotlight on the singer/songwriter Amy Serrata.  She is new to the scene, but is coming with force.  Last November she released her self titled debut album “Amy Serrata”.  Her singing talents gathered a lot of their strength from her gospel choir background.  This choir training, has given her… Read More

Artist Spotlight: Rafiya

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Myspace/Youtube Today we have an artist, that hails from Philadelphia, via the world.  Her name is Rafiya, and she brings aspects to Soul music that is very welcome.  Having lived in places such as Barbados, Congo, Benin, Cape Verde Islands, Senegal, Guinea and the Ivory Coast, she has embodied many of the sounds, vibes and… Read More

Memphis: The Chocolate Bar Returns on October 3rd

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Well… Zora’s Lounge is doing another The Chocolate Bar event on October 3rd.  If you recall I attended the previous event, and left with mixed feelings.  I loved the idea and the vision that they had, but was slightly blinded by the execution of it.  I have hope that they will improve this event.  Anyway,… Read More

Soul Artist Spotlight: Wendy McIntyre

Wendy McIntyre
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Website Myspace FaceBook Twitter Youtube Here is an artist that doesn’t get the attention that she deserves.  With one of the smoothest, and with incredible range, that I have been privileged to hear.  She released her debut album “The Anthem“, earlier this year.  It’s a nice mix of R&B, Jazz and Soul.  Below you can check out… Read More

Soul Artist Spotlight: Laura Izibor

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Website Myspace FaceBook Twitter Videos Shine Good morning people.  Today’s artist is Laura Izibor.  Sometimes the art that we just find out about, is not new to the scene, but just been under the radar. As an Irish born  musician, producer and recording artist, she started singing early in life.  She found her love in… Read More

Soul Artist Spotlight: Afi Soul

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Good morning people.  Going for a different vide today.   Afi Soul (pronounced ah-FEE) is singer that is from the Washington, DC area.  She has a very soft sensual voice that  lull you into a relaxed state.  She performs mostly on the East Coast, and has won many local awards for her voice and talent.  Afi… Read More

Soul Artist Spotlight: Shamika Brice (Brown Rice)

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Good morning people.  Ever have the feeling that life is good, and all that?  Then you hear or see something, that now you know you can’t live without. A voice that speaks to you in a way, that very few others have in the past. An emotion that speaks through the music, and grasps you…. Read More

Sade’s Site is Updated

Sade Updates

Sade’s US website has been updated with a new look, and a forum for her fans. There isn’t any new album info, but this helps confirm that. After going through the forum I’ve added a few of the fan sites links for you. Hopefully there will be an announcement of her new album.