Song of the Day: Locked Inside – Camera Soul

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For all you jazz lovers out there, I have a REAL treat for you! Today’s song is Locked Inside by Italian Jazz -funk group CAMERA SOUL. The track is coming from their second album, Not For Ordinary People.

Consisting a lineup of world-class musicians (including singer Serena Brancale and veteran composer-arrangers, brothers Piero and Pippo Lombardo) CAMERA SOUL creates a blissful infusion of  jazz and soul which puts me in the mind of INCOGNITO, BRAND NEW HEAVIES and perhaps EARTH, WIND AND FIRE. Their chill out stamp on jazz hasn’t gone unnoticed as they topped the UK Soul chart last year and was named one of the Best Acts by BBC’s  The Paul Miller Soul Show.

Take time out and listen to Locked Inside – this spine-tingling track is a true testament that they deserve the recognition – and a place on the UK Soul chart.

If you become an instant fan of CAMERA SOUL after listening to Locked Inside, check out their album, Not For Ordinary People on Bandcamp and say hi to them on Twitter @Camera_Soul.

Song of the Day: Why? – Adrien Bass

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Today’s song is Why? by British/Senegal reggae artist ADRIEN BASS. The single is coming from his album, Assaults.

Whilst growing up in the Caribbean, this music enthusiast learned to play the banjo, but did not fully exploit his musical talents until he moved to England. He started off as a DJ in Yorkshire and went on to play in a reggae band in London and developed a taste for jazz. To expand his desire for the genre, the true rastaman  studied jazz music at college, where he rustled up some talented musician…and the band ABASS was born. Having back-to-back gigs across London, the band quickly gained respect from the underground Jazz scene.

Now armed with his unique infusion of reggae and jazz, ADRIEN BASS took his music career to the next level and started a record label called Organic Jazz Records, based in Senegal and is now working with some of the biggest producers and upcoming musicians in the country and London.

So there you have it! Take time out and listen to Why? This song features that typical classic reggae/lovers rock chill out groove coupled with though provoking and truth-be-told lyrics.

If you’re digging this track, play a visit to his Soundcloud page where there’s a catalogue of his mind-blowing tracks. Once you get there, listen to The Eyes Never Tell a Lie and Dub of Visions for the full reggae/jazz experience. Heart-meltingly beautiful!

Also connect with him @adrienbass and say hi!

Song of the Day: 100 Naira Swagga – Nasty J ft.Frenzy

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This is sure to brighten up your Monday!

Today’s track is Nasty from African hip-hop artist NASTY J.

As the co-founder of Sosohits Entertainment, NASTY J is hailed as the next youngest new music business entrepreneur in his home town Lagos. The video, which features partner & producer FRENZY, has debuted as the first African hip hop music video of 2014. It’s definitely an interesting one to watch – so before you leave this post check-it-out –  it’s sure worth the time!

If you’re feeling this track you can connect with Nasty J @nastyj9ja and Frenzy @frenzynaija . You can also find out about their empire at @sosohits

Song of the Day: Roll One & Drop – Blunder

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I would like to welcome back this SUPER (and I really mean super) talented rapper BLUNDER with his latest track, Roll One & Drop.

Last August, his off-the-chart mixtape Dorm Sessions was reviewed on NEW LEASE MUSIC. If you haven’t listen to the mixtape, I REALLY suggest you should find the time and have a blast – because this teenager is one of the reasons why I love discovering fresh talent.

For now listen to the smoother-than-velvet Roll One & Drop – after listening to this track, I guarantee it that you don’t need to roll up to chill out! Are you loving BLUNDER? Connect with him @IAmBlunder.