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Remarkably, Bruner has managed to breathe new life and color into one of the most fertile musical traditions one can draw from.—Saby Reyes-Kulkarni. The Cycle is necessary, secular gospel for the healing of a truly damaged nation. She’s on her way up. Chika is the very definition of unconventional. Backed by a guitarist, keyboardist, bassist, drummer, ten horn players, vocalists, and conductor, Foster was not to be outdone: her power is unmistakable throughout. And that’s not even counting the scores of incredible mixtapes and LPs that landed prior to this hot streak. 1 a hidden gem. At 77 years-young Swamp Dogg's (Jerry Williams Jr.) custom brand of psychedelic, swampy soul and R&B has carried him far and wide since the 1950s. "Everything You Touch Is Gold" is quite the clever ode to a loved one that puts a subtle spin on the adage from King Midas who turned everything that he touched into gold. Back in 1995, when Boyz II Men standout Shawn Stockman turned heads with “Visions of a Sunset” on the Mr. Holland’s Opus soundtrack, we all figured a solo project was on the way. Neo-soul was born out of a necessity for the representation of … -- Adriane Pontecorvo. -- Sean McCarthy. -- Elisabeth Woronzoff. "Bittersweet" sets the theme of the album. The Bay Area's indelible psychedelic soul, live-show phenomenon, Monophonics have just released their third full-length, It's Only Us. He’s quietly become the hardest working man in hip-hop, guaranteed to drop an impressive project annually, even if it flies under mainstream radar. Britpop; Freakbeat; Psychedelic Pop; Rock & Roll; Beat Music I was wrong to worry – while those singles might not have stood out individually, as a package, they work marvelously well together. These tracks feature lively horn blowing, gospel organ grooves, and R&B riffs filtered through a rural sensibility reminiscent of that soulful stew from the Grind City in the past. The Most Anticipated Albums Of 2021. ! 2: Deja Vu Devvon Terrell 2020 $2.10. A Written Testimony is about the journey not the destination, and with one of rap’s GOATs as his guiding light, has Jay Electronica finally delivered. With Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House. It's tasteful without being slick. The theme of independence runs deep here – I’m glad Jojo has finally found herself. Will have to listen to the Shawn Stockman set. Kylie Minogue is well aware of the irony of releasing a dance-pop album called Disco during a year when going out to clubs isn't a good idea or even a possibility. Ro James spent several months laying the groundwork with several singles – none of which were necessarily bad, but certainly seemed well below the high bar set by his previous work. World events have touched every facet of our lives, including the music industry. Be that as it may, there's also something timeless about Dickenson's music. 2020-12-18 $1.99 follow: DJ Rae. There's a sense of intimacy about the album as well. While the themes center on the usual love gained n’ love lost motif, there’s an undercurrent of wisdom that her previous works lacked. She’s power personified. Take the seductive wail and brassy sway of Mingus' "Bemoanable Lady" and then listen to Muldrow's "gee mix" in which she snips it, chops it, and flips it, adding crisp percussion along with a haunting and swirling shriek. Khusi Seremane sings it about love, but it's as true about any given dream. The title of Staten Island-based instrumental funk group Budos Band's upcoming 15th-anniversary album, Long in the Tooth, is a perhaps obvious but no less satisfying piece of wordplay that speaks to both the group's longevity and style. The second half of the album specifically gains incredible momentum as they build upon the foundation they’ve laid for years now. That narrative has expanded with The Allegory â€“ taking those familial lessons into the black community to achieve, well, independence. June 11, 2020Edward BowserAnna Moore, best of, Chika, CJ Fly, Conway the Machine, DVSN, Eminem, Freddie Gibbs, G.I. But, where so many others are content to just mimic the production aesthetic that made classic soul records from the '60s and '70s so vibrant, Bruner keeps one foot anchored in the present. Thaba consistently sound like a dream, moving as they do at strange speeds, through electronic vapors. Various Artists, 2020. He's not retrofitting old styles for today. "Brand New Day" regenerates a positive energy much as it did when it was first released in 2014. Perhaps from the powers that be, perhaps not even in a political lean, but the theme strikes home for many of us in this day and static age. On 26 January 2019, the Ruthie Foster Big Band took the stage at the historic Paramount Theater in Austin. The best new jazz albums: Editor's Choice, May 2020 Thursday, April 16, 2020 Our pick of the best new jazz albums reviewed in the May 2020 issue of Jazzwise, featuring Gary Bartz & Maisha, Tim Berne’s Snakeoil, Gilfema, Trilok Gurtu, Jasper Høiby, Tony Kofi, Charles Lloyd, The Necks, Kandace Springs As COVID-19 forces individuals into accepting the digital connection and subsequent social disconnect, society is ensconced in the digital realm more than ever. Updated hourly. KIKI smartly appeals to younger R&B audiences and older heads alike. Pop/R&B; by: Elizabeth Nelson; December 26 2020. Lianne La Havas' eponymous third record suggests that she knows that there is more to existing than just the bare facts. Singer Kelly Finnigan and company are calling it as they see it about the common day political state and the overwhelming sense of loneliness. Long in the Tooth feels timely as a catharsis, but also mostly unexpected in terms of the immersive soundscapes and unspoken stories it contains. Of course, Thundercat is an acquired taste – his overtly jazzy themes and nerdy references don’t always hit home – but in times like these, who doesn’t wanna hop on a spaceship and lose themselves? A proper soul record that smokes from start to finish is a fine way to mitigate the norms, social and otherwise. Before you roll your eyes, numbers don’t lie, check the scoreboard – Freddie teamed with Madlib to deliver the best album of 2019, and in 2020 returns with Alchemist with another album of the year contender. Let Luke James be your guide, Trap Gospel? While we are still waiting to see if meaningful change will come, (Black Is) serves as an inspiring, and essential documentation of a time when sitting on the sidelines no longer became an option. Jyoti's (aka Georgia Anne Muldrow) Mama, You Can Bet! When we last left Royce in 2018, he dropped off Book of Ryan, a poignant look at family life. It Is What It Is feels like a jazzy journey on a UFO, but its oddness is what’s so endearing. New albums from the legendary Brandy, Lianne La Havas, Gaidaa, Jaz Karis, Joe Hertz and a powerhouse quartet. Ignatius is dedicated to Ruff Ryders Entertainment A&R and record producer Ignatius “Icepick Jay” Jackson, who died in 2017. Guests like Rick Ross and Conway the Machine stop by and immediately raise their games – there’s no slacking when Gibbs is this fired up. Want to take your music reviews to YouTube? On The Wave: New Tunes & Albums We Can’t Stop Playing August 2020 from Brandy, Jaz Karis, Gaidaa, Joe Hertz, Lianne La Havas & More A month of exceptional new R&B & Neo-Soul releases June was. ... Ab-Soul Promises His New Album Is Coming In 2020. Your new year wantlist. The way things are looking, the best song of 2020 just might be a goofy tune about a guy covered in cat hair harassing women while wearing his Dragon Ball Z durag. It has been a longtime since we heard from Ab-Soul, to be exact it has been nearly 4 years since his last release of his last album “Do What Thou Wilt”.Recently though Ab-Soul performed at Day N Vegas Music Festival where just before he left the stage, he told fans that he would be releasing a new album in 2020. Infectious rhythms, coupled with his silky, smooth delivery, lay the gravel for the record. The success of the series comes down to the quality of tracks sourced from independent soul music artists, often unsigned or with recordings previously unissued or on limited release elsewhere. Daptone Records' most roguish staples have an enviable career and a sense of style that keeps on giving, and Long in the Tooth, for its ingenuity, is a vibrant continuation of that. That’s cool, P clearly has no desire to participate in popularity contests, which is why the authenticity of Styles David: Ghost Your Enthusiasm helps it excel. While the sounds vary throughout the album, the songs share a lush, soothing, self-assured energy, whether Porter is singing about flying with "wings like an eagle" from God's grace on the high-energy gospel anthem "Revival", or potentially becoming a foolish martyr to an illusory love on "If Love is Overrated". r&b/soul mix hits 2020before you leave make sure you like & subscribe!! Pristine vocals and a strong mix of upbeat tracks and midtempo standouts make Audacity Vol. -- Elisabeth Woronzoff. But Elec more than holds his own, showcasing the effortless wordplay that made hip-hop stand up and take notice nearly a decade ago. New albums to look out for in October. A majority of the Texas population is non-white and has been for 15 years. By Gabriela Helfet in Features, New Vinyl Releases October 2, 2020. But on their third release, the duo known as DVSN spread their wings a bit, branching out into records that run the gamut from the club to the Caribbean. The rollout of 3.15.20 was a little clunky, first appearing on donaldgloverpresents.com then disappearing only to have a few tracks stream continuously. It feels like every year, without fail, I feature a Styles P project among the year’s best. H.A.R.D., AKA, the Housing District Rap Authority, serves as boom-bap heaven for fans of bully bars. Of all the chaos we’ve seen in 2020 – the death of cultural icons, global pandemic, social outrage – the LAST thing I would have expected is Jay Electronica to FINALLY deliver his looooooong awaited debut album. Directed by Pete Docter, Kemp Powers. Virgo Tendencies, Pt. They deserve shine, so that’s what we’ll give them here. And oh yeah, she’s still dropping the high-quality R&B that made her a star. “Unpredictable” is probably the best way to describe the chaotic past few months and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Kxng Crooked usually does “Bring It!” In their Tweet announcing their album, Sault mentioned George Floyd, but (Black Is)'s reach is global, urging us to remember the lessons of Rwanda and Uganda. Of all his comeback attempts, Music to Be Murdered By, Em’s 11 studio LP, comes closest to his former glory. For the first time, Bruner wrangles a sense of flow out of his reflex to throw everything and the kitchen sink into his music. Is there a "post-funk" label we could apply here? We’ve already got a bunch of reasons to be excited about 2020, because loads of huge names have already confirmed new albums – or said they’re working on something, at least. She tends to create low-key but strong melodies, making her songs a compelling listen that usually don't go for the big pop hook. Simply said, if you can make it past "Chances" without a repeat, you're dead inside. We’ve long debunked the myth that female MCs only focus on cash n’ twerking – Chika continues to raise the bar high with high concepts that run the gamut of Southern politics to imposter syndrome. -- Jeffrey Davies. It's just that his newfangled compositions have deep roots in traditions. The 50 Best Albums of 2020 So Far Including Bob Dylan, Lil Uzi Vert, Bad Bunny, Dua Lipa, and more Until now, the duo of Daniel Daley and producer Nineteen85 stayed pretty close to their lane, delivering that “vibey” OVO Sound (pun intended) that made their labelmates famous. Even better, the album does a solid job living up to its atmospheric expectations, thanks to a big assist from Jay Z. Jigga is the guiding force on this monumental project, adding context and structure around Jay Elec’s often-abstract soliloquies. In fact, you can mark pretty much anything released this year with an asterisk – it’s hard to measure music by traditional means in these nontraditional times. Hip-hop heads, don’t let this one pass you by. Glover wasn't exactly predicting social distancing, but 3.15.20 is prophetic in its criticism of the exceedingly blurred overlap between humanity and the digital. But his 2014 debut LP failed to catch fire (even though it was pretty solid in its own right) and Luke instead retreated to Hollywood, where he found the success that seemed certain in the booth. Not bad for an artist who is still looking to solidify her sound. Hot Slice Recordings. The Piano Album was recorded days before his big win, an intimate acoustic release that’s little more than a man and his piano revisiting his past hits. Hold Space for Me is a confident debut record that shows Orion Sun is very much in control of what she wants to do. Freddie believes he’s the best in the world, and with this run he’s on, it’s hard to argue with him. However, I quickly realized it wouldn’t be fair to ignored the artists who delivered strong albums, EPs and mixtapes to get us through. The album’s tracks weave perfectly into each other, so much so that the album feels like one long song. All Rise represents the forefront of the evolution of contemporary jazz. In days where live performances are understandably few and far between, The Piano Album is a refreshing experience, one that showcases the boundless talent of one of R&B’s new stalwarts. The pair have exceptional chemistry – there’s not a weak song to be found and both do their share to carry the load. Foster's approach to blues was never to wallow in pessimism. The difference now is that the singer has reached a stage in her life and career where appreciating the little things is more important than pushing boundaries. But time and again, the most charismatic member of the Griselda gang delivers, and Pray for Paris is probably his most cohesive album to date. On this new record, he's laid down sad songs, love songs, songs about death, clairvoyant songs on all facets of the human condition in an emotive pocket that sucks you dry and reinvigorates in one fell swoop. --Semassa Boko. Read this list. The Cycle is the latest from Mourning [A] BLKstar, an Ohio-based collective boasting three lead singers, horns, and insistent, portending grooves, There's no way not to recognize this band's roots in Afrofuturism; it's also impossible to hear them as anything other than starkly original. -- Andrew Cox, Son Little (real name: Aaron Earl Livingston), one of many current artists remaking soul music in their distinctive way, gets right to work on his new album Aloha, hitting listeners with the super catchy and decidedly sexy "Hey Rose". And best of all, the record is FUN, fueled by insanely catchy production, R&B-laced beats and even sprinkles of gospel. Those themes, as well as Royce’s masterful workplay, make The Allegory a standout on his already loaded resume. There are 35 titles here including some rarities and loads of great albums from The O’Jays, Archie Bell and the Drells etc. Which deserving albums did I miss? But with quality this good I’m here for it. 2020 is wild, I’m telling y’all. As always, the brief runtime is enough to make you beg for more but there’s enough substance to hold us over until the inevitable LP lands. is a revelation -- of time, of rhythm, of sound. Your email address will not be published. When people ask me what makes a classic album, I repeat two key elements – incredible music that defines an era. Once again, it seems like this one has slipped through the cracks but it’s definitely worth your time – talent like his can’t be overlooked for long. Aaron Williams Twitter Hip-Hop Editor. Music industry legends Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis’ mentees The RoneyBoys aim to heal hearts with new single “We Can Do Better” LOS ANGELES, Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As 2020 wrapped, socially-conscious young artists The RoneyBoys joined forces with songstress Jessica Jarrell to release the single “We Can Do Better,” a positive affirmation for the world in 2021. Which albums are getting you through this insane year? Griselda is known for its no-frills rap, and this is another cog in their unstoppable machine. In each manifestation, and with each cultural contribution, Glover deliberately defies intention and probability. "Hey Rose / Your soul is the picture," Little sings, "But your body is the frame / But the frame is exquisite / And you taste just like your name." It adds up to Texas Sun maybe being each artists' best work. There's a string section throughout, in case you were wondering if those still exist, and they're not the sad MIDI kind we get on a lot of pop ballads but the Nelson Riddle kind that sweep and swoon around her voice like one of her sumptuous dresses. Roberta Flack; First Take. Syleena’s strength has always been her passionate vocals, and they really resound with authority here. While Shawn’s vocals bring a warm familiarity to our ears, Foreword isn’t just a nostalgia trip. However, I quickly realized it wouldn’t be fair to ignored the artists who delivered strong albums, EPs and mixtapes to get us through. That's why it's surprising that Ready the Horses was recorded live in a studio on the southeast coast of England about three years ago. Best Jazz Albums of 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic halted live performance, the lifeblood of the genre, but a run of powerful albums — and standout debuts — provided respite, and hope. Clocking in at just over 73 minutes (61 on the standard version), Gregory Porter makes apt use of "his longtime loyal bandmates, a handpicked horn section, a 10-member choir, and the London Symphony Orchestra Strings". It’s a weighty listen, crammed with concepts of family, identity and success that will take more than a cursory listen to digest. There's a real sense of a budget, of humans at work. Some critics have knocked the project due to  Jay Z’s heavy-handed assistance, but honestly, I don’t see it as a bad thing. It's hard to have to know that Seremane's passing came as he and Cyr were on the brink of more, to hear such unique collaborations and wonder what could have been. The House of Slaughter gets a brief reunion on this bicoastal EP, and they’re back like they never left. Even when the momentum slightly slows near the end of the set, Gibbs’ never-ending confidence refuses to show weakness. 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