Metasota -"Aint No Love (prod. by Tek)"-mp3

Meta and Tek release the burner "Aint No Love", about which Metasota states "Fuck the police that's how I treat em, we buy our way outta jail but we can't buy freedom." In solidarity with oppressed people EVERYWHERE!

Metasota -"Aint No Love (prod. by Tek)"-mp3

Muja Messiah -"Burn This Bitch Down"-mp3

Minneapolis Muja Messiah goes in over the Gang Starr classic "Code Of The Streets". Never shy on sharing his opinion, coming a few days after he opened for the socially conscious Mos Def, bluntly speaks out on Baltimore and the never ending police brutality against black youth. Also check out Muja Messiah & I Self Devine deliver the message very clearly with "It Goes Down" video, directed by Mark Wojahn. Baby shout out to City Pages for Powerful Scenes at the Black Lives Matter Rally for Freddie Gray. Check out Muja Messiah with P Murda on their podcast, The Godcast. Next jump Muja Messiah & Greg Grease May 8th at The Capri, Minneapolis.

Muja Messiah -"Burn This Bitch Down"-mp3

Kamasi Washington -"Re Run Home"-mp3

New avant-soul jazz from Brainfeeder artist Kamasi Washington very serious business from Flying Lotus label artist who makes his debut with a 3 hour record, The Epic. He's not John Coltrane quite yet, but you can hear the Ornette Coleman's influence. Jeff Weiss has a nice feature at LA Weekly with An Inglewood Saxophonist Might Have Made The Best Jazz Record Of The Year.

Kamasi Washington -"Re Run Home"-mp3

Yabil -"Off White (demo)"-mp3

Minneapolis producer Yabil changes gears on new solo project. Jonathan Cliby formerly known as The Sundance Kid, known for his work with MC Mally. Now Jonathan Cliby goes by Yabil, with hints of sensual electro-soul and an adventurous "feel good" vibe. Yabil makes his debut at Red Bull Sound Select show with Thundercat and Greg Grease with DJ's Sarah White & Tiiiiiiiiip, Mat 21st at The Amsterdam.

Yabil -"Off White (demo)"-mp3

Ta-ku ft. JMSN & Sango -"Love Again"-mp3

Ta-ku recruits Soulections producer Sango and JMSN for the lovely "Love Again", off the upcoming Songs To Make Up To, available June 12th on Future Classic / Fool's Gold.

Ta-ku ft. JMSN & Sango -"Love Again"-mp3

Shamz Le Roc ft. Herda Vim – "Out My Head"-mp3

East London-based, Anglo-Caribbean artist Shamz Le Roc makes her solo debut with Incipio. Shamz Le Roc has a handful of tracks and also collaborated with Hudson Mohawke. Dazed and Confused has a nice feature Shamz Le Roc gets real on her debut EP.

Shamz Le Roc -"Out My Head Ft Herda Vim"-mp3 .

De La Soul ft. Nas - "God It"-mp3

As New Yorkers De La Soul finish work on their new record they let loose a nice little baby burner "God It", featuring fellow veteran Nas. "God It" will not appear on their new record, but guest will include Little Dragon, Damon Albarn, David Byrne & 2 Chainz.

De La Soul ft. Nas -"God It"-mp3