Showing posts with label neosoul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label neosoul. Show all posts


No matter what production she’s singing over, Faith Walker’s vocals stick out like a diamond in the ruff. Sharp and effulgent, these harmonies will spin celestially between your headphones, with the final effect being your “Head In The Clouds”. With that being said, these Los Angeles-born/Toronto-raised songstress couldn’t have titled her EP better.



Embarking on this album destines you for an cottony, R&B joyride. Not only does Faith prove magical with her singing; but her command of the early-2000 aesthetic of R&B is equally top notch. She glides soulfully, wafting through production that forwards heavy-hitting drums, and guitar-tinged, chord-waving instrumentation. These elements give “Head In The Clouds” a musical purity and authenticity that is impossible to ignore. Soar into songs such as the title track, as well as “Love By Now”, “Catch My Heart” (feat. Orion Tukal), and “Enough Of Your Love” and the beauty of this album will illuminate; deeming Faith Walker a beacon for the indie R&B circuit. For, if one thing can be concluded from listening to “Head In The Clouds”, it is that this amorous woman is destined for astronomical stardom. 



Full EP “Head In the Clouds” on Spotify 


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With their first three projects, “Koinda Vol. 1”, “Koinda Vol. 2”, and “Koinda Vol. 2.5” (Producers Only Album), the Koindanomics collective succeeded in bringing their worldly agenda new light. They focused greatly on showcasing talents from around the world; cultivating international bodies of work that spread their message of global growth, community, and love. Now, after all of that amazing externality, Koinda Records are changing directions; dedicating their latest installment, “Koinda Vol. 3”, to the power of self. Presented as a “meditation album”, this eight-track opus is devoted entirely to spiritual betterment and growth. For its four zen-ful, mind-calming instrumentals, the collective tapped A-Rell and See See Beats. For the three “guided meditations”, Ace Burns is our tranquil host. Albeit, only three notable parties are spotlighted on this project, the strength of Koinda Records, as a whole, is still awesomely felt. Their agenda to impact, enlighten and heal the world around them illuminates even brighter with “Koinda Vol. 3”; further proving the magnitude of this collective’s potential.



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After having released their first installment in the “Koinda” series a little over a month ago, the powergroup Koindanomics has returned with “Koinda Vol. 2”. Contrary to their last effort, “Koinda Vol. 2” proffers a total of fifteen tracks with a revised cast of stars. Verily, this project sees the recurrence of the first’s phenomenal artists, such as P5YCHONOMIXXX, BLAKFIST, CG Que, and Brian Nightingale; however, it likewise bolsters new, illuminating talent. JSoul delivers a soulful, boom-bap chop for the album’s intro; Marrani is moving with a Afro-beat tirade, “Olisa”; Esco and Ace Burns light up the party with a terrific, trap banger, “Someone Do It For Me”; and BYNO delivers a cinematic, R&B jam through “Once Bitten Twice Shy”. The album is an amalgam; yet, soul is as present as ever before. “Koinda Vol. 2.” is abundant with well-crafted, mesmerizing music. With so many distinct, emotive flavors pulled in from the world around, it paves an identical path of success to its predecessor: uniting everyone through the objective of economic empowerment. That is the goal of Koindanomics; and with a project as appealing as this, their message is rings even louder across the globe.




“Koinda Vol. 2” 


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Time is money; and when it comes down to it, the international, economic organization, Koindamonics’, 45-minute group LP, “Koinda Vol. 1” is worth more than you can imagine. Especially when their goal is to bring financial education to communities that need it the most. That makes “Koinda Vol. 1” priceless. Yet, if there had to be a value affixed to the music of this massive mixtape, it would be nothing less than pure gold. Composed by Angi Maxx, BLAKFIST, Brian Nightengale, Brooklyn Lou, CG, P5yckOnOmixXx, and Saturn; “Koinda Vol. 1” is rich in realness and originality. With songs ranging from Neo-Soul, Golden Era Hip-Hop, Abstract Hip-Hop, R&B, Worldly, and Trap, this album truly has something for everybody. It tethers all people and communities through a lovely batch of diverse, yet outstanding sounds; and that alone brings the collective closer to their altruistic goal. Koindanomics proves that music is still the most powerful medium for spreading a message; and upon playing their project, “Koinda Vol. 1”, you’ll hear there’s loud and clear.




“Koinda Vol.1”


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A vibrant, herculean kick, guided by the gush of an 808, is the first thing you’ll hear on this titanic release, “Emotional”. It is an outstanding musical commencement, for it beautifully segues into the iridescent vocals of Sassy Vee; and the “Break Free” EP cut, in an instant, transforms into the sonic ride of a lifetime. “Emotional” is Pop at its foundation; sporting a bubbly, electronic synth that sparkles about the peripherals of piano chords and trap snares. However, the San Diego-born, New Haven-based singer, unleashes pure R&B onto the microphone. She croons, melodizes and harmonizes with the dint of her sprightly soul; squeezing a sensual, amorous jam out of the record. Her voice, truly, hearkens to R&B/Neo-Soul eras of the past, and Sassy Vee masterfully matches it with a cutting-edge sound. In little under three-minutes and thirty seconds, alongside showing she’s a upcoming talent to keep our eyes on next year, she makes certain that her “Break Free” EP is what we’ll keep our ears on for the end of this one. And “Emotional”, in all of its romantic glory, is the ideal appetizer.
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With all of the beef and hoopla surrounding Hip Hop at the current moment, how about a song for the brothers? Well, if you have been looking for that one uplifting the (Black) man, lucky for you, we've got it. "Negus" yes I said Negus, is the latest single from incredible vocalist, Mahogany Soul. The word Negus is of Ethiopian origin which translates to Black Royalty, King, Ruler, Supreme. The Los Angeles Songstress kicks game to the brothers encouraging elevation and transformation. Strong lyrics such as "when Niggas turn to Gods, when Negus turn to Gods, it 's amazing" explains her premise very clearly. Mahogany Soul creates music that is empowering and light on the soul. Her musical influence 90's and early 2000's Hip Hop and Soul. Negus has a great mellow vibe and reminds me of a Hip Hop Soul Angie Stone or Lauryn Hill type of song. Keep your eyes open for Mahogany's first EP "Evolve-Lution" this summer. If Negus is any indication of what's to come, we should be expecting great things.


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