Song of the Day: Kamasi Washington – Sun Kissed Child
18/06/2021American Jazz Saxophonist Kamasi Washington released his new song Sun Kissed Child from the new compilation of various artists Liberated / Music For The Movement Vol. 3. The track is an epic eight-minute jazz opus dedicated to imbuing Black children with love, confidence and endless possibilities. The Los Angeles native has performed with a cadre of renowned artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Lauryn Hill, Nas, Snoop Dogg, George Duke, Chaka Khan, Raphael Saadiq, and St. Vincent. Washington has been nominated for several Grammy Awards and an Emmy Award, and has taken home multiple Libera Award. From our Blog: TERRACE MARTIN SHARES HIS THREE PART MUSIC SERIES…
Video of the Day: Jon Batiste – Freedom
Jon Batiste performs his new song Freedom live on The Late Late Show with James Corden. The song was lifted from Jon's last 2021 album WE ARE. is a masterfully constructed and visionary record that represents a completely new sonic…
Video of the Day: Curtis Harding – Hopeful
Atlanta-based soul singer and songwriter Curtis Harding returns with a new powerful anthem Hopeful. It's his first new music in three years. I wrote [“Hopeful”] some time ago but in theory it goes far beyond a time and place. I’ve…
Song of the Day: Timo Lassy – Orlo
Saxophonist and composer Timo Lassy presents his new song Orlo from his forthcoming album Trio, Tenor saxophonist Timo Lassy, one of Finland's leading jazz artists, is back with a new album release Trio on We Jazz Records. To be released on…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #12 (2021) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound Playlist #12 (2021) new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Jon Batiste, Kiefer, Jab, Emancipator, Rena Jones, Flowerpulse, Remulak, Move 78, Aver, Trio Elf, Soil…
Fresh Sounds: Aver & Move78 – Sanctuary
Berlin-based jazz band Aver & Move 78 released a new single Sanctuary from their forthcoming debut EP The Algorithm Smiles Upon You (Village Live Records). The album is a divine collection of solid hip-hop beats with jazzy instrumentation, unveiling the new…
Song of the Day: James Brandon Lewis – Chemurgy
Saxophonist and composer James Brandon Lewis presents his new band the Red Lily Quintet, and releases a new song Chemurgy from their forthcoming album Jesup Wagon: Voted Rising Star Tenor Saxophonist in the 2020 DownBeat Magazine International Critic’s Poll, James…
Fresh Sounds: Cyrano – White Wine
London-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Cyrano released his debut single White Wine. Cyrano’s White Wine is one of immediate friendship; on fleeting moments with consequential strangers who shift your worldview in one late-night conversation. The track celebrates those spontaneous hours…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #11 (2021) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound Playlist #11 (2021) new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Shane Savala, Brian Ward, Eric Hagstrom, Jason Fabus, Joe Armon-Jones, Tracy Sada, Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak,…
Re Imagined: Jordan Rakei – Lover, You Should’ve Come Over (Jeff Buckley)
Jordan Rakei shares his cover version of Jeff Buckley's song Lover, You Should've Come Over from his forthcoming compilation Late Night Tales. London-based soul Late Night Tales celebrate their 20th anniversary with the release of multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Jordan…
Fresh Sounds: Daniel Casimir – Safe, Pt 1
Daniel Casimir presents Safe (Part 1), the first single from his upcoming album planned for April 2021. The first single Safe (Part 1), is inspired by Derek Owusu's book of the same title which outlines the experience of being…
Song of the Day: Hiatus Kaiyote – Get Sun (feat Arthur Verocai)
Hiatus Kaiyote released a new song Get Sun featuring Brazilian artist Arthur Verocai. Twice Grammy-nominated, Melbourne-based group Hiatus Kaiyote returns to announce their new album Mood Valiant, out June 25th via Brainfeeder Records / Ninja Tune. Comprised of Naomi “Nai…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #10 (2021) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound Playlist #10 (2021) new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Myele Manzanza, Benjamin Muralt, Ashley Henry, George Crowley, Mark de Clive-Lowe, James Copus, Binker Golding, Steve…
Video of the Day: Gentleman (feat. Alborosie) – Journey To Jah
German reggae star Gentleman with his Italian friend and another modern reggae don Alborosie released a long-awaited video to a collaborative song Journey To Jah. Journey To Jah is a title track from the music documentary about Gentleman and Alborosie…
Song of the Day: Natural Information Society feat Evan Parker – descencion (Out of Our Constrictions)
Joshua Abrams with Natural Information Society shares a new composition descension (Out of Our Constrictions) featuring free jazz master Evan Parker. Chicago-based Natural Information Society is unlike any other being made today. Their sixth album in eleven years for Eremite…
Fresh Sounds: Jackson Mathod – Dumb People
Jackson Mathod presents Dumb People, the first single from his upcoming album planned for April 2021. Dumb People is reflecting on how the global pandemic we are all experiencing can sometimes reveal the most stupid side of the human race,…
Song of the Day: Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars’s Silk Sonic – Leave The Door Open
Anderson .Paak & Bruno Mars premier their duo project Silk Sonic'sfirst single Leave The Door Open from their forthcoming album An Evening With Silk Sonic: Leave The Door Open is a groovy, feel-good radio-friendly instant hit merging the talents of…
Fresh Sounds: Lewis Daniel – Why Me
Saxophonist Lewis Daniel shares his new song Why Me, from his forthcoming debut EP State Of Being planned for 30th of April via Black Nerd Records. This E.P comes about after years of composing and playing for other artists ranging…
The Wicked Sound Playlist #9 (2021) New Music Jazz Funk Soul Reggae Beats
The Wicked Sound Playlist #9 (2021) new playlist with new music across Jazz, Funk, Soul, Reggae, Electronic music and Hip Hop Beats. New music from Joe Chambers, Menahan Street Band, Henryk Debich, The Łódź Orchestra Of Polish Radio And Television, Garage…
Video of the Day: Anderson .Paak – Black Renaissance (YouTube Originals)
Anderson .Paak with The Free Nationals gives an exclusive and intimate performance in Black Renaissance YouTube Originals clip. Anderson .Paak performs his non-album single Lockdown, released in 2020 with the commemoration of Juneteenth in the United States. The music video, directed…
Re Imagined: KAMAUU – Mango Feat Adeline and Masego
KAMAUU released MANGO Remix featuring Adeline and Masego, via Atlantic Records. The original version of the song co-written by Adeline, Kamauu, and Morgan Wiley, and produced by Nightshade. The song was released in September 2020. At the same time came…
