The Sophisticated Audiophile

Robert Glasper – Black Radio

“Robert Glasper Experiment has kicked off 2012 with the release of the new single “Ah Yeah” this week through all digital retailers. The track—which features Musiq Soulchild and Chrisette Michele on vocals—is the lead single from Glasper’s highly-anticipated forthcoming album “Black Radio,” which will be released by Blue Note Records on February 28.

“Black Radio” showcases Glasper as a multi-talented producer, songwriter, keyboardist, and bandleader, and features many of his famous friends from across the spectrum of urban music, seamlessly incorporating appearances from a jaw-dropping roll call of special guests that also includes Erykah Badu, Bilal, Lupe Fiasco, Lalah Hathaway, Shafiq Husayn (Sa-Ra), KING, Ledisi, Meshell Ndegeocello, Stokley Williams (Mint Condition), and Yasiin Bey.” Source

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Fela Soul – A Fela Kuti and De La Soul Mashup

What happens when you mashup Fela Kuti and De La Soul? You get Fela Soul. It’s an interesting concept well worth the listen. Best of all, it’s free. Download it!

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The Hip Hop and Jazz Connection

The early to mid 90s was a golden period for jazz and hip hop. It’s no secret that hip hop had always sampled jazz music, so the connection was always there. However, this was beyond sampling. There was a clear hip hop and jazz movement. The music was fresh, innovative, creative and on point. Even hip hop detractors couldn’t deny the talent on display. Acts like Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth, Digable Planets, Pharcyde, A Tribe Called Quest, De La Soul, Gangstarr and Guru with his Jazzmatazz series later on all openly blended jazz into their music. This wasn’t underground music. This was as mainstream as you could get. This was music on the radio, music on tv, music people listened to, young and old alike.
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