International Soul Summit

For a limited period (to Aug 15) I can offer reduced admission passes. Please email me mike@lifeandsoulpromotions.co.uk for details

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ARE YOU COMING THIS YEAR?

The International Soul Music Summit
September 12th & 13th 2008 in Atlanta, GA….(Save the Date)
http://www.myspace.com/soulsummitsos

Hotel:
Renaissance Downtown Atlanta
590 W Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30308
(404) 881-6000

ISMS Hotel Rate Special Code: imsimsa

Registration: $100

Make your money orders payable to:
GrooveNation, Inc.
2970 Peachtree Rd
Suite 404
Atlanta, GA 30305

REGISTRATION SPECIAL!
Bring a friend and you both pay $75.00 UNTIL AUGUST 15, 2008!

RENAISSANCE ATLANTA HOTEL DOWNTOWN
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Want to get involved with the summit? Email us at Soulmusucsummit@gmail.com

2008 International Soul Music Summit
Summit Returns for a 3rd Year with Mission to Connect
Musical Worlds While Making a Global Impact
Atlanta, GA – (June, 2008) – The International Soul Music Summit (ISMS) returns to Atlanta, Georgia, September 12th – 13th, 2008 with a new theme, more artists, networking and nightlife activities.

With the theme: State of Emergency Part II: Is Soul Music Dead? The International Soul Music Summit is ready to make a global impact. The largest music conference in the world dedicated to the soul genre; the International Soul Music Summit provides mainstream, emerging and independent soul artists, retailers, consumers and executives with information, networking opportunities, and technology on how to build noteworthy careers while continuing to make passionate, timeless music.

Components of the 2008 International Soul Music Summit, September 12th – 13th, include:
• Panels (artists, retail, radio, management, performance, consumers etc.)
• Live Performances & Concerts/Acoustic Jam Sessions
• Themed Networking Sessions/ISMS Network
• Unsigned Artists Showcase

Hotel and registration specials are now available for a limited time online @ www.soulmusicsummit.net

MARTHA REDBONE Aug 9 & 11th @ LA CASITA- LINCOLN CENTER OUT OF DOORS

Hey Family!
We invite you to 2 free concerts which are both part of LA CASITA presented by LINCOLN CENTER OUT OF DOORS concert series.

Saturday August 9th @ 1-1:30pm
La Casita @ Lincoln Center Out of Doors,
South Plaza 66th & Bway, rain or shine

Monday August 11th @ 5:30 sharp
Smithsonian Nat’l Museum of the American Indian
Broadway @ Bowling Green, NYC
(if it rains, you can find us indoors in the Pavilion)
Band Line-up: Aaron Whitby-keys, Fred Cash-bass, Kevin Johnson-drums, Robin Macatangay- guitar, Keith Fluitt- vocals

About LA CASITA- A HOME FOR THE HEART is now in its 8th season. It is very popular and has brought the wonderful poetry and songs of the Caribbean, Africa, Mexico, Spain, Central America and Latin America, Middle East, Asia, and voices from Native American artists, to all kinds of people. Community gardens, casitas and improvised poetry are interconnected and are an important part of many cultural traditions. The poetry includes spoken word and sung word taking many forms, including calypso, reggae, rhapso, dub, decima, son, bomba, plena, balladeers, griots, spanglish, corridos, flamenco, storytelling and ritual chants and many more.

La Casita—A Home for the Heart presents over 20 different poets, troubadours, and bands during a two-day period. It is in one weekend of Lincoln Center Out of Doors, one of the Northeastern United States’ largest and oldest festivals of free music, dance, special events, projects, and children’s activities. Over 200,000 people visit Lincoln Center Out of Doors during this three week season in August. About l0,000 of these attend La Casita, sitting spellbound through the two days of performances. Two to three additional performances of La Casita are toured: Pregones Theater and The Pont in the Bronx, and the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian in Lower Manhattan.

Thanks to all who came out to Carl Schurz Park Summer Sounds last month! We had an amazing crowd and were blessed with beautiful weather as we played our music in the breeze overlooking the East River. The park’s organization got lots of new memberships as well as a sponsor or two for their beautiful flower beds. If you didn’t get a chance to see us there please make it a point to visit this gorgeous cozy corner of Manhattan. You will love it! More news updates soon…

Thanks for reading and hope to see you for La Casita,
Love, Martha

DON-E, YOLANDA BROWN & ADELAIDE MACKENZIE under 1 roof for 1 night only!!

Info: Scheduled to appear at SOUL-D-OUT #4 Friday 5th September - Don-e, Yolanda Brown, Adelaide Mackenzie

READ ON....

Gospel and R&B singer Adelaide Mackenzie is making her name in the music world. She’s already been spotted and signed by independent label Struggs, and has been tipped by Choice Fm and New Nation as one of the hottest acts to listen out for, her 1st Single ‘He gives Me More" was nominated for a GEM Award "Best Single" 2004 & her debut album 'Daily Process' was showcased at the Jazz Café!**********************Many people have come to realise the uniqueness of the artist that is YolanDa Brown.

YolanDa Brown's main aim through her music is to "Make the Saxophone Her Voice..."

PRESS REVIEWS

“Bright young saxophone talent – sounding somewhere between Stan Getz and Courtney Pine (minus the showboating chops) – Brown's music is an accessible mix of classic jazz tones with a twist of R&B and funk. Something of an unusual 'crossover' star in the making (she's not a singer for starters)”-- TIME OUT

“A name you are going to hear you are going to hear lots and tonnes and loads about in the not too distant future”-- BBC London

“One to look out for in 2008”-- Choice FM

******************************Artist: don-eAlbum: naturalA stunning album from one of the UK's most gifted urban music talents. A beautifully crafted collection of songs from the up-tempo party vibe (Addictive Love), to the Eighties-flavoured groove (Stay A While) and Don-e's nod to the reggae scene (Holla At Me).

Featuring duets and guest stars by the UK's leading artists (Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena, Kele Le Roc, D'Angelo).

Tracklisting

1. Addictive Love2. Love Shine In3. Kool4. Stay A While5. Writing's On The Wall (featuring Keisha Buchanan)6. Waiting In Vain7. You & I8. Get Off9. E-scape (interlude)10. Drive11. Like I Like It (featuring Kele Le Roc)12. So Cold (Azure, with D'Angelo on Rhodes)13. Holla At Me!14. Natural15. The Time is Now (featuring Mutya Buena)

Albums will be available to purchase on the night

Call 07723 081832 for guestlist entry @ £10 and more info....

The Cobden Club (private members club)170 Kensal roadLondon W10 5BN

Regards,     d'nyceSOUL-D-OUT (the live series)www.myspace.com/souledoutukwww.myspace.com/lil_dnyceTel. +44 7723 081832     (wwww.hot96.co.uk or 96.3fm - jumpoff saturday 11am-1pm)(www.hot96.co.uk or 96.3fm - sould-d-out tuesday 7pm-9pm)   

Tim Dillinger: Upcoming Nashville Performance!

Hello everybody–

Just a quick note to let everybody know that I will be doing a show on my 33rd birthday, Friday, September 26th here in Nashville at the French Quarter. French Quarter has an awesome menu as well, so you’ll be able to dine during the show. You can find more about their menu at www.frenchquartercafe.com.

I hope that you will join me!!! I’ve already gotten word from folks that are flying in…so it’s sure to be an event!

Tickets are $15 in advance…and are limited so pick them up now!!!

I can’t wait to see you all there!!!

Tim
www.timdillinger.com

Click here to purchase tickets!

Cali’s Cerebral Vortex makes his NY Debut and Kissey’s last week in NY in U.S!!

– Vol 1, Issue 1

In This Issue CEREBRAL VORTEX KISSEY ASPLUND JAGUAR SKILLS OWN YOUR POWER REEL PEOPLE CHERRY BOMB APRIL HILL Friendly Links CHERRY BOMB KISSEY ASPLUND APRIL HILL JAGUAR SKILLS OWN YOUR POWER SAM THE KID HESTON THE BLOOM BLOG KARINA NISTAL DROM DRED SCOTT TRIO REEL PEOPLE STRICTLY SOCIAL SHANTELL MARTIN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARDS		Friends and Fam This Summer is just flying – thought it would slow down but the heat continues. I hosted the Nu-Soul Series this past weekend over at Frank’s Lounge in Brooklyn. I love to host so please keep me in mind if you need a master of ceremonies to introduce your night and add to the atmosphere. One of the artists performing was originally from Ethiopia and lives in D.C called Wayna. I really loved her songs, presence and very powerful words. Can’t wait to see more of her. She’s going places. This week I’m at shows/events every night. Want to shout out my bloggers– they’re great. Dred Scott, Miz Metro, Elida from Dirty Fuzz and Kissey. They’re all incredible artists and contribute to my blog for the love and added exposure. If anyone has any ideas, or comments or is interested in contributing to The Bloom Blog- let me know… Also, if you need tech advice or strategy online and or any help with launching a blog or getting the optimum value- hit up Tony Z from Netmix. He’s amazing! CEREBRAL VORTEX I met Vortex at SXSW this year outside an event with British MC Sway. I had heard Cerebral’s name for a while but we’d never met in person. Or if we had- it was years prior. We stayed in touch and the next thing you know- as the world gets smaller— he’s been working with Kissey Asplund. So I decided that he needed to get over to NY and do a show….. The particular show I had in mind actually fell through but…..Managed to find him a slot performing Monday- July 28th at REHAB. Vortex will be performing right at 7PM- special guests include Freshest Kids, Kissey A and others. Vortex has traveled all over the world and lived in Japan, Germany, San Antonio and now the Bay Area. He’s released a number of projects and collaborations. He was busy over the weekend shooting a full on high level multi-camera/grips video featuring Kissey A. Can’t wait to see it. So please come support indie hip hop from Cali. Let’s give Cerebral Vortex a NY Hip Hop Welcome!

KISSEY ASPLUND

This Swedish/Caribbean sensation is everywhere! Well, everywhere in NY that is. She’s had a great run here over this past month….It’s not slowing down. Last week at Studio B despite the horrible downpour, and the rooftop shutting down- her birthday was lovely! Her debut album ‘ Plethora’ on R2 Records is receiving serious accolades and her star is shining brightly. Come see what everyone is buzzing about. Kissey Asplund is performing here this week. Let’s give her a huge send off and show her lots of love before she goes back to Sweden. Monday at REHAB rocking with Cerebral Vortex. Tuesday at the fabulous Raw Fusion party at APT with Amon, Simbad, OP! and Scribe and…. Sol Village- hosted by Eric Roberson. SOB’s on Wednesday, July 30th.

JAGUAR SKILLS

British DJ Jaguar Skills hit NY by storm last week with 3 hot club gigs. Looks like he’ll be back in October for CMJ. You can hear him on BBC1XTRA on Saturday night with Trevor Nelson. Also can download all his mix CD’s for FREE at Jaguar Skills. And— Jag has been nominated for the best HIP HOP DJ at the DJ Awards this year! VOTE FOR HIM!!!! IT WOULD BE AMAZING TO WIN!!!! So – you gotta go here; DJ AWARDS And vote!!!! Tell all ya friends and get them to vote too!!!! Go on!!!!!! Voting closes on Sunday August 17

OWN YOUR POWER

Treat yourself to a relaxing escape with like minds- It’s the 2nd Annual OWN YOUR POWER RETREAT. Announcing NEW DATES: Sept 26-27th at Miami Botanical Gardens This retreat promises to be an empowering weekend. You will enjoy personal development, business and natural healing workshops designed to broaden your vision and bring clarity. A total integration of Body, Mind and Spirit. Don’t miss out…. Tables/booths selling out fast!!!! REGISTER NOW!!!

REEL PEOPLE

I got a lot of England in my life right now and this oh so makes me happy…My roots! All the way live from London is the funky soulful dance act- Reel People. Their 2nd album will see the light Stateside- as they ready the release of ‘Seven Ways to Wonder’. Reel People spearheaded by Oli Lazurus of Papa Records fame… Oli will come over to NY for promo and guest DJ appearances sometime in September. There are 12 juicy tracks on the latest project and a few guests including Darien and Omar… In fact– I can’t stop listening to this album.. Will be doing something special with them for International Soul Music Summit in Atlanta 2nd week of September. So keep your eyes peeled..

CHERRY BOMB

We can all be Rock Stars now- thanks to this new book coming out early August by author and long time friend Carrie Borzillo-Vrenna. CHERRY BOMB- Published by Simon and Schuster- Simon Spotlight Entertainment. Carrie has rounded up some of her famous friends, favorite rock chicks, and cool experts to dish out advice, inspiration, and know-how in CHERRY BOMB: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Better Flirt, a Tougher Chick. and a Hotter Girlfriend, and to Living Life Like a Rock Star! CHERRY BOMB is an A-to-Z reference for everything awesome a girl needs to know, including the obvious (style, beauty, dating, and sex tips) and the not-so-obvious (how to prepare absinthe, how to sneak backstage, how to hit on a celebrity). Save The Date: NY Book Party- Tuesday, August 19th- Beauty Bar- 7PM-10PM DJ CAT NYC on the decks. Mel D. Cole on the lens. Sponsored by Urban Decay, Effen Vodka, Alternative Press, Touchd, Emergen-C, Pleasure Chest, Zildjian, Capitol Records and Burning Angel.

APRIL HILL

Atlanta jazzy soulful and pleasing to the ear April Hill is working on her craft and gearing up for a few dates on the road. Her debut ‘ Love 360′ is generating a nice buzz at radio and press. It’s getting heated. Come see why. April just rocked to a nice warm crowd in Birmingham this past weekend. Shouts to Laurence of Hot 107.7FM. She’s at The Blue Note on Friday, August 15th and then on August 20th at Fuzz Band’s weekly event in Norfolk.

I’m speaking this week at the Dynamic Producer conference. July 30th. This 3 day event runs from July 30-August 1st. I speak at 5PM this Wednesday at The Independence Day producer’s panel. I’ve been asked to be a judge at the Independent Music Awards. Very exciting! I’m on the panel with artists like Peter Gabriel, Roger Daltrey, Suzanne Vega, Ice T, DJ Skribble, MC Lars, and many other incredible artists and industry folks. This is an incredibly cool program that delivers a year of live & broadcast performance opportunities, as well as radio promotion, publicity, marketing and sales premiums that reach more than 15 million consumers, industry insiders, music journalists, film & tv music supervisors, etc., etc. The deadline to enter and be heard is Friday, August 1, 2008. You’ll find more details and entry forms at: Independent Music Awards The IMAs puts your music in front of some of the most influential artists and industry professionals who determine the winners in the programs’ 54 album, song, design, website and music video categories. Thanks again for supporting my events, artists and checking my blog and all my social media pages….I so do appreciate it. The Bloom Effect will be 2 years old in October! I’m celebrating early- going back to Barbados!! Sincerely, Fiona Bloom The Bloom Effect email: fiona@thebloomeffect.com

new album project with Sly and Robbie

IN THIS MONTHS UPDATE WE BRING YOU NEWS OF A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FOR AMP, AND FURTHER DETAILS ON AN EXCITING FORTHCOMING ALBUM PROJECT
Amp has been selected by a committee of five leading voices in soul music to receive the Heineken Independent Achiever Award this fall in Detroit. The award recognizes individuals in the music industry who possess the virtues of hustle, drive and the power to inspire others through their work in music.
A dinner will be held in Amp’s honor on August 5th in LA, and Amp will pick up the award in Detroit on September 4th.

THIS AUTUMN WILL SEE THE RELEASE OF A COLLABORATIVE ALBUM BETWEEN AMP AND JAMAICAN REGGAE LEGENDS SLY AND ROBBIE

A new series from the Strut label, Inspiration Information brings together current artists and producers with their musical heroes for a mouth-watering one-off collaboration.
“This is monumental for me” says Amp. “I discovered Sly & Robbie through their Compass Point productions with Wally Badarou, all the Grace Jones records, ‘Boops’ too. I loved the way they experimented with a more ambient direction.”
The album was recorded at Anchor Studios in Kingston, Jamaica during Amp’s recent trip there, and will be released in October.
The result is a confident, laid back set that brings a whole new twist to Amp’s trademark vocal style: Sly builds innovative digital and live rhythms, Robbie underpins the tracks with solid bass foundations and original generation guests “Sticky” Thompson (percussion) and Dalton Browne (guitar) add plenty of colour.
Amp will be over in Europe this Autumn to promote the album, before returning to Detroit to put the finishing touches to his next solo album, set for release in early 2009.
Keep checking Amp’s website and myspace page for exclusive previews of tracks from the album in the coming weeks.

WANNA BE A PART OF AMP’S STREET TEAM?
What with this upcoming album release, more touring and a solo release in the pipeline too, things are really stepping up at Amp HQ. We’ve had a fantastic response to the street team sign ups so far with a steady growing collective of people stretching from Auckland to Oslo and everywhere in between.
If you are interested in being part of this growing band of dedicated fans please drop us an email and let us know. Anything you can do to help spread Amp’s profile, from online blog postings and event promo, helping give out stickers and flyers to your friends, holding Amp Fiddler listening parties, will all help to get Amp’s music to more ears!! In return for your help we’ll shower you with goodies; exclusive MP3s, free promos, signed posters, tickets to shows and more! You’ll also get the chance to meet and spend time with Amp and the crew next time he plays in your town.
If this interests you, please drop us an email at info@muthas.co.uk

FOR THE WHOLE RANGE OF AMP FIDDLER MERCHANDISE
including tees, beanie hats, and all his music releases, head to Amp’s official store. There are still a few copies left of the super limited edition ‘Rare and Unreleased‘ CD, featuring a host of original tracks and remixes from Amp’s catalogue that never saw the light of day. Also available are copies of Amp’s first ever release, Mr Fiddler – With Respect.
Click here for the official merchandise store

Amp also has online profiles at the following sites; pop by and say hi sometime. Click on the links below

Amp on Myspace – Amp on Facebook – Amp on Imeem – Amp on BlackPlanet
Amp on ReverbNation – Amp on Virb – Amp on YouTube

Thanks for your continued support

–
Muthas Music Group
www.muthas.co.uk

Representing Amp Fiddler – Stephanie Mckay – Bugz In The Attic – Morley – Drugs

SOUND-SPECT & CRATES ON FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST 2008!!!

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Soul music fans do not miss Eric, Anthony & Angela at Indigo2

…..soul music for the soul

JILL SCOTT calls him “a brilliant singer with a voice like red velvet cake”. And since they’ve worked together in the studio with Jazzy Jeff, she should know. She’s talking about America’s #1 independent soul star ERIC ROBERSON. Eric returns to the UK in October, and you can check out his message for UK and European fans. Click on the flyer on the right to see Eric’s video message!

Album Release Celebration: Rob Murat! August 1, 2008!!!

JOIN ONE OF THE HOTTEST ALBUM RELEASE PARTIES OF THE SUMMER!!!!!!
FRIDAY AUGUST 1, 2008 9P.M.
FULL OF SURPRISES AND SPECIAL GUEST!
You already know how live it gets on stage… don’t miss it… plus AFTERRRR PARTEEEEE!

Let’s Do It Again! @ SpokenWordSoul!7/31/08…

SpokenWordSoul was on fire last week!

Not only did we have the hometown heat with Jameze, G-B-D, Journey, Hidden, Nina, Ingrid, Black Buddafly, SlamCatz, Orlando, Richard Armande, & Quest … we were graced with special guests, singer/songwriter pianist, prodigy, Ryan McDaniel out of Naptown & guitarist/singer Dani L. out of Middletown!!

Talkin Bout Lettin Go…We left it all on the stage!

This week, we’re gonna do it all again with Special Guest Artists out of Naptown…you don’t wanna miss it!

Open Your Mind On the Mic This Week

Spoken.Word.Soul

Soul Food ~ Soul Music ~ Soul Inspiring…

Spoken.Word.Soul!

Thursday, July 31st

Doors open @ 8pm

$5 cover

The Dukester Jazz & Supper Club

7733 Reading Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45237

513.205.5201/513.761.0896

www.myspace.com/spokenwordsoul

D.Mawl @ The Soul Lounge… This Sunday!

2008 International Soul Music Summit

2008 International Soul Music Summit

Summit Returns for a 3rd Year with Mission to Connect
Musical Worlds While Making a Global Impact
Atlanta, GA – ( The International Soul Music Summit (ISMS) returns to Atlanta, Georgia, September 12th – 13th, 2008 with a new theme, more artists, networking and nightlife activities.

With the theme: State of Emergency Part II: Is Soul Music Dead? The International Soul Music Summit is ready to make a global impact. The largest music conference in the world dedicated to the soul genre; the International Soul Music Summit provides mainstream, emerging and independent soul artists, retailers, consumers and executives with information, networking opportunities, and technology on how to build noteworthy careers while continuing to make passionate, timeless music.

Terry Bello, Executive Producer/Creator of The International Soul Music Summit and Billboard’s 2006 Music Director of the Year, says this year’s summit will be the event of the soul music world. The first and second conferences, attracted attendees from across the US and as far away as London and Germany. By calling attention to the importance of networking and education to fulfill the soul scene’s needs, we have invited people from other music scenes to honest, open and frank conversations about music. We have opened the door for artists to speak directly to the decision makers who are placing music, generating spins and we have provided the opportunity to gain the knowledge and contacts to augment their careers. Bello, a longtime radio personality and the voice of soul radio says, “My goal is to educate people about this music and do everything possible to get this scene and the music to the next level. Like Jazz and hip-hop before us, this music is poised to be the next big thing.

Components of the 2008 International Soul Music Summit, September 12th – 13th, include:
• Panels (artists, retail, radio, management, performance, consumers etc.)
• Live Performances & Concerts/Acoustic Jam Sessions
• Themed Networking Sessions/ISMS Network
• Unsigned Artists Showcase
Hotel and registration specials are now available for a limited time online @ www. soulsummitonline. com. Sponsors on board at press time include Heineken, BETJ, Rolling Out and The Music Choice.

About ISMS:
Birthed in 2006 by “the voice of soul” and Billboard’s 2006 Music Director of the Year, Terry Bello, The International Soul Music Summit is the largest music conference in the world dedicated to the soul music genre.

The inaugural conference created in 6 weeks brought over 500 attendees from as far as London, England. Among the artists who have supported this event are Trina Broussard, Rashaan Patterson, Peven Everett, Jaguar Wright, Heston, Eric Roberson, Martin Luther, Maysa (formerly of Incognito), Ann Nesby, Conya Doss, Joi, Algebra, Frank McComb, Lina, Davina, St. Juste, N’Dambi, Yazarah, Donnie, Melissa Young, Anthony David, Peter Hadar, Carmen Rodgers, Middle Child, Russell Taylor, Jon Bibbs, Carol Riddick, Salakida, Allison Crockett, Kelly Love Jones, Jaguar Wright, Kay-Ree, Sy Smith, Big Brooklyn Red, Marlon Saunders, Vinx, April Hill and Grammy Award Winner Gordon Chambers. The International Soul Music Summit prides itself on being the internationally known summit that provides informative and relevant panels along with networking & technology sessions on the future of soul music.

The 2008 International Soul Music Summit will take place in Atlanta, GA, September 12th – 13th, 2008.
For more information on The 2008 International Soul Music Summit, hotel accommodations, performance and panel schedules, visit www. soulsummitonline. com or call the ISMS Hotline @ 917.804.4926. For media inquires or interview requests contact PR COMPANY @ Phone Number or email address.

2008 International Soul Music Summit Fact Sheet
Dates: September 12th – 13th, 2008
Creator/Executive Producer: Terry Bello
Location: Atlanta, GA The International Soul Music Summit
September 12th & 13th 2008 in Atlanta, GA.

RENAISSANCE ATLANTA HOTEL DOWNTOWN
Hotel info
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For more information on The 2008 International Soul Music Summit, hotel accommodations, performance and panel schedules, visit www. soulsummitonline. com or email us at soulmusicsummit@gmail.com

Nu-Soul Magazine: Dwele, J*Davey, Esperanza Spalding, Strictly Social NYC & LA Photos

July 30, 2008 Nu-Soul Newsletter In This Issue Esperanze Spalding Dwele J*Davey Strictly Social NYC Strictly Social LA Bounce Rock Skate Free MIx Strictly Social Mix Quick Links Nu-Soul Homepage Nu-Soul on Myspace Nu-Soul on Facebook Nu-Soul Musings – The Blog Nu-Soul Fashions Nu-Soul Music Store Nu-Soul Interviews Nu-Soul CD Reviews Our Friends Please check out these quality sites Greetings! I am back from a nice long vacation. St. Martin is my new favorite destination! I will keep this short. Check out interviews with jazz artist Esperanza Spalding as well as recaps of J*Davey and Dwele for those new to the family. Enjoy the photos from our events on both coasts. And if you are in LA come out for the relaunch of Bounce Rock Skate this Friday!!! 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 New Interview: Esperanza Spalding Pinpointed as a musical talent since her early teens, the now 23 year-old Esperanza Spalding has grown from talented Portland-based pupil to college music professor and young emerging artist in little more than 8 years. Read the interview By Nokware Knight New Interview: Dwele Dwele, who is known for his smooth and sensual music, has released his third album entitled, Sketches Of A Man. This brilliant artist is a product of the Detroit sound that is known for its rich musical history and artistry. Read the interview by April Arasia Graham New Interview: J*Davey Influenced by everything from 80s new wave, gritty hip-hop, seductive soul, and punk, J*Davey has crafted a sound that has had the underground buzzing for years. J*Davey is leading the march into a brand new musical revolution. Read the interview by Norman Mayers Event Coverage: Strictly Social NYC We came, we saw, we conquered. Nu-Soul Magazine, Soul Union and the Bloom Effect made history by bringing our Strictly Social monthly to NYC for a one-time event. We are happy to say that the night was a rousing success. Not only did we have close to 300 people show up on a Wednesday night but thevibe was just right, perfectly capturing the scene we have created in LA for a New York audience. We also are getting lots of press and publicity for our hard work. Urb Magazine posted a story on their site. Click here to read The event photos are up at Village Slum.com Photos Part 1 Photos Part 2 We’ll have more for you in the coming days including exclusive video footage so stay tuned! Event Coverage: Strictly Social LA w/ Jimi James & Rogiers Strictly Social began a new chapter with the July 23rd show as the event moved to a new home at Los Angeles’ Little Temple Bar. The move proved to be a success with another pair of stellar performances. DJs Milky Wayne, Destroyer and Anthony Valadez (now of KCRW) set the mood for the night with their superb funk and soul selections as the crowd arrived. Yolanda Johnson, who was also showcasing her new jewelry line Beyoutiful by Pilar of Kreative Souls, was our gracious and hilarious hostess for the evening. Rogiers, in town from the East Coast, kicked off the night in style. He performed several tracks from his debut cd Life & Music: All of It, charming the audience with his silky smooth vocals and charisma. This was his first LA performance and we were proud to be able to make it happen. Read more and see all the photos LA: Bounce Rock Skate Returns Aug 1! This Friday August 1st-Soul Collective LA presents Bounce Rock Skate First Fridays Launch Party! Bounce Rock Skate returns on the first friday of every month with joint venture fam Soul Collective LA, Nu-Soul Mag, and RkEntertainment. For over 5 years on Tuesdays, Bounce Rock Skate was the premiere soul event in Los Angeles, being one of the first events to feature and promote the burgeoning “Neo-Soul” movement. Now we are back! Same space, different night! w/Dj’s Kaleem(Plei) Destroyer(Strictly Social) DJ 7(Rkentertainment) Loslito(Rootdown, Descarga) live performance byMic Holden(myspace.com/micholden4president)10pm show! @Boardners 1652 N. Cherokee, Hollywood, CA. 90028 $5 b4 10:30, $10 after Doors at 9:30pm-2am, 21/over, $10 valet available FREE!before 11pm-$5 after w/rsvp@bouncerockskate.comby 5pm Friday Aug.1st *List closes at midnight Free Mix: LA Smoove Vol 17 Tracklist: 01 Alicia Keys – Teenage love affair (Instrumental) 02 Bilal – Fast lane 03 The Roots ft D’Angelo – Shining star 04 Lone Catalysts ft All Natural – Renaissance 05 Musiq Soulchild – L’ is gone 06 Dwele ft Kanye West – Hold on remix 07 J.Dilla – Respiration remix instrumental 08 Amp Fiddler – You played me 09 The Roots ft Nonchalant- Take it there remix 10 J-Live – The understanding 11 Lupe Fiasco – Paris, Tokyo 12 Blu & Exile – The world is (Below the heavens..) 13 Musiq Soulchild – Speechless 14 Floetry ft Common – Supastar 15 D´Angelo – Devil´s pie 16 Floetry ft Mos Def – Wanna b where u r remix 17 DJ Jazzy Jeff ft Slum Village – Are you ready 18 Startel ft Masta Killah – Let’s get into something 19 The Roots – You got me (Me tienes remix) 20 DJ Jazzy Jeff ft Baby Blak & Pauly Yamz – For the love of the game 21 Musiq Soulchild – Just friends (Sunny) 22 A Tribe Called Quest – 1nce again 23 Maxwell – Ascension (Dont ever wonder) 24 Arrested Development – Ease my mind 25 Guru ft Common & Bob James – State of clarity 26 Common – The light 27 Dwele – Find a way 28 The Roots – Silent treatment (Da Beatminerz remix) 29 A Tribe Called Quest – Award tour instrumental 30 J-Live – The incredible DOWNLOAD NOW Strictly Social Mixed Vol. 1 The Strictly Social Mix by DJ Destroyer Click the image to download Strictly Social has emerged as one of the Los Angeles soul scene’s most significant new monthly events thanks to a commitment to the concept of “Eclectic Soul Fusion.” Resident DJ and founder DJ Destroyer has been working diligently to fuse many styles of soul music into one cohesive night and with Strictly Social he has succeeded. Out of the desire to spread the Strictly Social sound even further, this first exclusive mix was born. The Strictly Social mix recreates the vibe found at the event itself by championing both established and new artists in genres such as neo-soul, progressive hip-hop, and soulful electronica. Acclaimed artists such as Jill Scott, Raheem DeVaughn, Eric Roberson, and Amp Fiddler share the spotlight with up and comers like Rogiers, Jon Bibbs, Jimi James, and Michelle Amador. Mixed live in one take, the Strictly Social mix will give you a taste of what this very special event is all about. STRICTLY SOCIAL MIX CD VOLUME 1 TRACKLIST 1.CONTEMPLATING- COLOSSUS FEAT. FLASH 2.LOVE THIRST-JEAN GRAE & 9TH WONDER 3.TOUCH ME WIT UR HANDZ-DJ JAZZY JEFF FEAT. CHINA BLAC 4.TIGHT EYES FEAT. OH NO AND THE LUV BUGS- NICOLAY & KAY 5.I CHOOSE YOU-JON BIBBS 6.LET IT BANG-9TH WONDER 7.RIGHTNESS-JILLSCOTT 8.SEX GOD FEAT.PHONTE-BRAND NEW HEAVIES 9.LET THE DOLLAR CIRCULATE-J DILLA AKA JAY DEE 10.DOLLAR-STEVE SPACEK 11.BEEN IN LOVE-ERIC ROBERSON 12.TRUE FRIENDS-BLACK SPADE 13.LIFE AND MUSIC-ROGIERS 14.CUZ I’M JAZZY-GURU FEAT.SLUM VILLAGE 15.RECKONERZ FEAT. CHARLI2NA-AMPLIVE 16.FLY.SHINE-YOLANDA JOHNSON 17.SCARED-AMP FIDDLER 18.CAN YOU RELATE-SOULSTICE 19.THE LIGHTS-NICOLAY & KAY 20.TRON-WAJEED 21.ENERGY-RAHEEM DEVAUGN FEAT. BIG BOI 22.TASTE-RICK JAMES 23.LUV’ YA-UNKLE JAM 24.BECAUSE OF YOU-MICHELLE AMADOR 25.CHECK YOUR COAT-O’NEAL McKNIGHT 26.EVERYTHING-JIMI JAMES 27.VIDEO TAPEZ FEAT DEL THE FUNKY HOMOSAPIEN-AMPLIVE 28.SPECIAL (ORIGINAL)-9TH WONDER 29.SO GONE-BLACK MILK 30.ANYTHING-WAJEED 31.STEP YA GAME UP (REMIX)-LITTLE BROTHER & HI TEK 32.THE HEALER/HIP HOP-ERYKAH BADU 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, Norman Mayers Nu-Soul

GARY TAYLOR, LIVE, IN DETROIT – 3 MORE WEEKS

GARY TAYLOR – LIVE IN DETROIT

FOR TICKET INFO www.ticketmaster.com or www.cheneparkdetroit.com. It’s been a long time Detroit. Come out and support the Artist you’ve been asking for. You don’t want to miss this!

AND IN NEW YORK

New York City July 29th!!! Make Ur Reservations NOW!!!

Just a reminder… tickets are still available. But not for long. Call now and reserve your seats!

Call 212 757-0788 NOW!!!

Don’t Tell Mama…is the place to be Tuesday, July 29th at 9pm! So you besta tell everybody you know to make their reservations early as this show

WILL SELL OUT!!!