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If you’re a fan of Common, then by now you'll most likely have noticed there is a pattern with him and his work: He'll put out maybe one or two quality, dope albums in a row, then get comfortable and try to branch out a bit and do something experimental, then after an overall lukewarm reception from the fans, goes right back in and cranks out another gem to make up for the last one. The Dreamer, The Believer is the fruits of his labor after the experiment, and true to the pattern he has established for himself, it is indeed a gem.
It’s good to see your favorite artists grow and mature musically over the years, but it’s even better when they know how to go back to the sound that got you interested in them in the first place. Common definitely does that by wisely linking up with long time collaborator No I.D. to produce the entire album. Despite how well Common and Kanye work together (see Com's album, Be) The chemistry born between these two on wax is awe inspiring, and if you somehow missed out on the last masterpiece created by their said chemistry (Resurrection) then here is a good chance to see what it’s about. Com really put his foot in this one.
Make sure you come check out the Grammy nominated Lalah Hathaway live in concert on February 23rd at Martha's Lounge & Bistro, in Columbus, OH. Lalah released Where It All Begins in October of 2011, an album that has several up-tempo gems like "If You Want To" and a newly arranged and recorderd version of "I'm Coming Back" which features the dynamic vocalist, Rachelle Ferrell. If you ever had the chance to see her live, you know she puts on one heck of a show.
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Click below to hear "I'm Coming Back" which is currently in rotation on MO'Betta Music Radio!
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Arriving early at the Scarlet & Grey Café on that Monday night, found you facing a dimly lit stage set with blue lights shining perfectly on a drum set, saxophone, a few boards including a Roland Juno-60 and a Mac laptop. This small venue located on The Ohio State University campus at the corner of N. High St. and Norwich, started to fill in slowly to see the Grammy nominated producer Nicolay with The Hot at Nights. The folks slipping in seemed to be mainly comprised of music aficionados that really follow these artists, anxious to experience an intimate groove on this brisk January night.
RaVaughn is the newest Compound University/Columbia Records signee who we need to keep an eye on because I definitely feel she's up next. The up and coming singer/songwriter steps on the scene strong letting the world know she is tired of dealing with the same ol' BS from men. The video features a cameo from Grammy Award winning singer/songwriter Ne-Yo.
Make sure you support this brotha. This album is packed with features from your favorite soul/neo soul artists like Erykah Badu, Bilal, Meshell Ndegeocello, Chrisette Michele, Stokely Williams and more!
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A remake of Minnie Riperton's song of the same name, Inside My Love featuring the smooth vocals of Sy Smith is backed by a modem-Jamaican sound is the 2nd release from The Decoders first installment of modern-Jamaican Lovers Rock-inspired versions of soul classics they dug up from the vaults of the Music Sales publishing catalogue.
The Decoders are Los Angeles based producer duo Itai Shapira (producer/engineer & studio/live musician) and Todd Simon (Trumpeter/Arranger for mayer Hawthorne) w/ contributions from Quincy McCrary on keys (Mayer Hawthorne) and Blake Colie on drums (The Lions).
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Inside My Love is also in rotation on MO'Betta Music Radio.