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VIDEO: MARA HRUBY – THE PANTIES (MOS DEF COVER)

I had the pleasure of hosting a show with this lovely lady and I seriously think she’s hitting some home runs with her style, voice, and message. Last year she dropped her EP From Her Eyes, collection of cover songs that were originally made by men. Through her gentle voice and stylistic nuances the listener forgets the lines from the commercial releases and her own variations. I love it. Check out this new video and download Ms. Hruby‘s EP below.

MARA HRUBY – FROM HER EYES [DOWNLOAD]

Tags: 510, BAY AREA, Mara Hruby, Mos Def, OAKLAND, R N B, soul, THE PANTIES

BET MUSIC MATTERS TOUR, SF 3.22.11

Do I really need to tell you how LIVE this show will be?!!! And you know it wouldn’t be official, without the Blind I Camp- in the Front of the line, Back of the club and at the Center of Attention… catching all the #ACTION!

BET MUSIC MATTERS TOUR goes down at 1015 Folsom Premiere Nightclub, in San Francisco CA, tomorrow night! Enjoy the melodic soul sounds of, Melanie Fiona and Marsha Ambrosius, along with special guest, the Bay Area’s own – London (Lights. Camera. Action!) and DJ D-Sharp in the mix. ((If you don’t know who D-Sharp is, you can find him under the Definition of A Star! ))

For more information on the show or the artist CLICK HERE

See you at the show!

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Tags: 1015 Folsom, BET, BET Music Matters Tour, DJ D-Sharp, Hip-Hop, KBLX Fm, Live Music, LONDON, MARSHA AMBROSIUS, Melanie Fiona, nightclub, R&B, SAN FRANCISCO, soul

DJ NERSTYLIST – BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS

One of my favorite musical buddies here in The Bay, Nerstylist knows his tunes. This is a mix he made about four years ago but never had the chance to press it up and put it out. Well, he put it on me to drop it to the masses, so count yourself lucky to be listening to this gem right here for free. Dude’s like Gilles Peterson to me. From Jazz, Afrobeat, Brazilian, and soulful blends expect this to be the soundtrack to a perfect weekend.

DJ NERSTYLIST – BEAUTIFUL SOUNDS [DOWNLOAD]

Dj Nerstylist – Beautiful Sounds by nerstylist

Tags: AFROBEAT, BOSSANOVA, DJ Nerstylist, JAZZ, soul

DJ EKOGIRL – SOULIFE

My homie DJ EkoGirl made a nice mix of soulful goodness that y’all need to DL. In her own words…

Soulife is the nuSoul sound I’m most well-known for at a residency called Kiss.?some well-known heavy hitters in there with new tracks: Alicia, Sade ~ some really fly remixes: Stardust, Erykah+Bisope, Bugz ~ some super amazing new music from: Electric Wire Hustle, Fat Freddy’s drop ~ and then a lot of unfamiliar staples that have been in my soul crates for a few years to round it out.it definitely could use some woofer-love for the low end on the dubstep at the front.I hope you like it too.. but really.. I do. and that’s why I do it. It’s SUCH a pleasure to share it with you.

love,

Ekogirl

Soulife by djeko

TRACK LIST AFTER THE J…

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Tags: A BUNCH OF DOPE SCHITT, AALIYAH, ALICIA KEYS, ALLEN ANTHONY, ALOE BLACC, D'ANGELO, DAFT PUNK, Dam Funk, DJ EKO, DJ EKOGIRL, DWELE, Erykah Badu, J DILLA, J*DAVEY, NUJAZZ, NUSOUL, R&B, SADE, soul, SOULIFE, STEVE SPACEK, YARBROUGH & PEOPLES

DWELE – HOW I DEAL (WAITIN ON OBAMA)

Tags: DWELE, soul, Video

Dj Merlin Presents… The MySpace Soul Collection

We here at Blind I take pride in bringing you the freshest shit on the planet. If it aint dope it aint fresh and if it aint fresh it aint us. Well I just happened to put together a lil collection that brings you the freshest Soul music that I found on MySpace. By no means is this the “best of” nor a definitive collection but it fa sho knocks. The collection contains a couple tracks from artists that I think should get some knock. I have been playing it non stop for the past couple weeks and let me tell ya it dont get old and you wont skip any tracks. Keep in mind that some artists post rough versions of their songs on their myspace so these songs may not be in their final stage and my not sound like this if and when it gets released. Some of these artists are not signed yet and some have just been signed. When you hear their music you’ll know why as it speaks for itself. This just goes to show how Da Undaground is alive and well.. All of these artists have star power and if I can bring them to the bay to do a show for us I think that’ll be too fresh. Please show your support on their respective myspace pages and/or commenting here.
FOR PROMOTIONAL USE ONLY. SO LETS GET TO IT!!

Jayms Madison – http://www.myspace.com/jaymsmadison
This sexy young lady here got it goin on. Her single “Room Service” made a little noise but I don’t think the right people heard it. And after watching her live Im sold, and I think you will be too.

Kai Holmes – http://www.myspace.com/kaiholmes
From Boston this guy has the sound for the town. Personally If I was Diddy I would sign this guy on the spot. I think this is the sound he wanted for Donnie J. but just didn’t get there.. (Sorry Donnie maybe if you had lil bit more soul)

Zshatwa (Pronounced Sha-Twah) – http://www.myspace.com/zshatwa
Not only can the skater chick from LA sang but she can dance too. Possible triple threat in the making? You be the judge.

Drake – http://www.myspace.com/thisisdrake
From Toronto Canada this cat is makin moves. He’s already got a single with Trey Songs and another with Lil Wayne. Look out Omarion and Bow Wow cuz this is Drake and hes comin fo yo asses.

Choklate – http://www.myspace.com/listen2chok
This soul sista from Seattle, by way of LA, definitely has it goin on.

Michal Moore – http://www.myspace.com/michalmoore
I first heard of her on youtube actually as she keeps video blogs of her music life there. Then I checked out her myspace for more tracks, Then I knew she was something spectacular. She just got signed so look for her in stores soon.

ENJOY!

Tags: choklate, drake, jayms madison, kai holmes, merlin, michal moore, myspace, soul, soul mix, Zshatwa

Blind I For The Lover In You

I appreciate the love and feedback on Good Morning. When it comes to these compilations, I try to pick songs that are bit off the radar or lost in the throwback vault so you don’t get a slew of Mp3s that you already play everyday. I want it to be a grab bag of sorts, unpredictable and refreshing. Clearly I have quite the library so I hit you as I see fit from here on out! Here’s a bevy of tunes for the lover in you since it’s February. I have a soul comp en route for the end of the month with nothing but pure R&B, but I mixed this up a bit. What kind of lover are you? Street? Soul? Sultry? Bet you can’t guess mine.

*And BTW I recently discovered Apollo Nove (see “Inexplicata” in Sultry) and dammit if that doesn’t sound like love what does? Makes me want to attempt a slow samba, though I’d be so black with it. The layers of the harp, organ and background vocals are orgasmic. I can visualize myself on a cloud with a lover. I’m such a hippie.

Enjoy your Hearts Day. You could never be lonely cus Maiya Loves You!
XOXO
-M

Street

1. OutKast –Infatuation Interlude
2. Pete Rock N CL Smooth-I Got a Love
3. A Tribe Called Quest-Common Ground
4. Amy Winehouse- In My Bed
5. Busta Rhymes f. Erykah Badu-One
6. Gravediggaz-Never Gonna Come Back
7. Beenie Man f/ Mya-Girls Dem Suga
8. The Roots- You Got Me (live)
9. Hi-Tek-All I Need is You
10. Hezekiah-Let’s Get Involved
11. OutKast-Spottieottiedopaliscious
12. Kameleon-Migraine
13. Mobb Deep- Hey Love
14. RZA-Love Jones
15. Nas f/ Aaliyah- You Won’t See Me Tonight
16. Gangstarr- Nice Girl Wrong Place
17. Method Man f/D’Angelo-Break Ups to Make Ups

http://www.mediafire.com/?9e1dw5zv2dg

Soul

1. Jazzyfatnastees-Unconventional Ways
2. Sylvia- Pillow Talk
3. Norman Connors- You Are My Starship
4. Van Hunt- Down Here in Hell With You
5. Dwele- One Day at a Time
6. Erykah Badu- Kiss Me on My Neck
7. Lauryn Hill-I Gotta Find Piece of Mind
8. Jill Scott-Slowly Surely
9. Jonz-Situation 1
10. Minnie Ripperton- Close Your Eyes and Remember
11. Sylk 140 f/Vikter Duplaix- I’ll Do it For You
12. Erykah Badu-Green Eyes
13. Ginuwine-Only When You’re Lonely
14. Marvin Gaye-After the Dance
15. D’Angelo- Feel Like Making Love

http://www.mediafire.com/?ebiknbzvdnq

Sultry

1. Apollo Nove- Inexplicata
2. Dolphin Boy-Don’t Stop
3. Kylie Minogue-Chocolate
4. JDavey- No More
5. Babyface- There She Goes
6. Max and Sedgley- Slowly
7. Mama’s Gun-Finger On It
8. NERD-The Way She Dances
9. International Pony-Blow Your Mind
10. Kelis-Suspended
11. Kenna Static
12. Gnarls Barkley- St. Elsewhere
13. Total-I Tried
14. Annie- I Will Get On
15. Keane-Untitled 1
16. Sargasso Trio-She’s a Woman
17. OutKast-Stankonia (Stank Love)

http://www.mediafire.com/?8tmi1ijdxyx

Tags: Blindiforthelovers, soul, Street, Sultry