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The Unpacking is a mix I recently created to have something to relax to while returning clothes, albums and equipment to their proper place after performing several consecutive gigs or just a weekend of travel. Unpacking is inevitable and like most things, it's easier to do when good music is involved. This mix is equally effective for mentally unpacking and unwinding after a long day, or shedding prohibitive thoughts in preparation for an ambitious endeavor. Press play, enjoy this cocktail of Soul, Jazz, Funk, & Hip Hop and prepare to move to the next step. Thanks for listening to The Diamond Soul XXXperience! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

The passing of Malik "Phife" Taylor affected me more profoundly than the death of any previous musical celebrity to date. I never met him personally but bonded with A Tribe Called Quest's aesthetics as a Freshman in high school. During this period of self discovery I began to select music that was derived from my tastes, not the influence of my peers and immediately felt a connection to the "Bohemian" band of brothers. Their nonconformist approach to style and music set them apart from their counterparts who embraced them wholly and showed others, me specifically, that standing out isn't always the polar opposite of fitting in. The sentiment was much-needed at the time and still holds true to this day. Phife's passing sucked the desire to listen to, enjoy, and share music from me. Only when I began to prep for my DJ gig in St Louis this past weekend did I begin to rediscover the joy I find in music. Grief affects us all differently I suppose. This mix is my release of the sadness I felt and a true expression

Tonight's Diamond Soul XXXperience features prolific producer Freddie Joachim, who I place in my top 10 favorite producers list. You may have heard him on Joey Badass 2015 B4.Da.$$ or read about him on Okayfuture's best Erykah Badu remixes post. I sit down with him and find out what producers he's listening to, discuss technology and find out who he would like to work with. Listen and enjoy then rate, review and subscribe on iTunes --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

After summoning the courage to perform in an Alice Coltrane tribute in 2007, tonight's guest, Brandee Younger has become a force on the NYC music scene. You may have heard her on the intro to Common's Finding Forever, or even with John Legend, but you must make time to preorder her upcoming album Wax & Wane. Her sophomore project is described as a fusion of Jazz, Hip Hop & Funk and I call it a "must listen" for any fans of her idol Dorothy Ashby. We discuss her idols, the obstacles of toting a Harp to gigs, her upcoming album and much more! Brandee Younger - Oriental Folk Song Columbia Nights - Didn't Cha Know Mark De Clive Lowe - Move On Up (Opaque Remix) Michael Jackson - Off the Wall (Stro Elliot Flip) K-Def x AG x Damu the Fudgemunk - Gotta Get Away Kev Brown x Grap Luva - Power Packs 101 (Kenny Keys Mix) Ta-Ku - Fourteen Jill Scott - Slowly Surely Andra Day - No Make Up (Kendrick Lamar Cover) Diggs Duke - He Wants to Live Like you Brandee Younger - He Has A Name (Awareness) Brandee Younger Inter

Last Friday I interviewed Cecilia Stalin who I first discovered on Swedish electronic duo, Koop’s 2001 sophomore album waltz For Koop. She’s released several Jazz oriented projects since then including John Coltrane tribute Step Like a Giant and last year’s amazing The Story of Love with Daz-I-Kue of Bugz in the Attic and DSXXX Episode guest Khari Simmons. This year, she returns with The Love EP to shine as she shows us she is not easily confined by any genre or label. Enjoy! Cecilia Stalin - Summer's Coming Byron the Aquarius - Don't Fall In Love (Prelude) Hiatus Kaiyote - Nakamarra Wake Self – I Still Love Her ft Miles Bonny Floacist – Good Love Soul Quality Quartet – I’m Not Here Bebel Gilberto – Ceu Distante (DJ Spinna Remix) Mabanua – Trap Mecca:83 – Love Story 4Hero – Morning Child Koop – Waltz for Koop ft Cecilia Stalin Cecilia Stalin Interview part 1 Cecilia Stalin x Khari Simmons x Daz-I-Kue– Norwegian Wood Cecilia Stalin Interview part 2 Cecilai Stalin – You Are ft Jesse Boykins III – Amorous Yamin

I like to put a lot of thought into each entry in The Mental Evolution series because they're really personal and extend beyond just the mere expression of my usual, musical preferences. I've procrastinated creating a new one for the past few years but have been filing selections away in my mental file cabinet for the day I actually attempt the endeavor. Enter Raheem Karim of Music Life Social who hit me Tue evening and asked me to have a mix to him by Fri LOL. As we discussed his expectations, he asked for something to commemorate the celebration of Dr. King's birthday and I immediately thought this would be the perfect opportunity to download and unleash these ME3 tracks from my brain. I completed this in much less time than usual, so please excuse any execution errors but I hope the message is received, in the words of Brother Farnell Newton, in Peace + Love. Thank you for listening! 80's Babies (Tall Black Guy x Dee Jackson) - Darkie DJ Jazzy Jeff - My Peoples ft Raheem Devaughn Children of Zeus - Still

We're excited to bring you our first show of 2016 featuring trumpeter, educator, and label head, Farnell Newton. Find out his inspirations, some of his philosophies and how he linked up with Bootsy Collins, Jill Scott and up and coming musician Jarrod Lawson. We pay respects to Nick Caldwell of The Whispers and supply you with new music and classics in The Diamond Soul fashion. Enjoy! 1. Jarrod Lawson - When Will You Call ft Farnell Newton & Chance Hayden 2. Makaya McCraven - Standing on Shoulders 3. Raphael Saadiq - Be Here ft D'angelo (Ruck P Remix) 4. Damu the Fudgemunk - Colorful Storms 5. Captain Supernova - 2016 Talkbox Dreams 6. Onra - Keep on Loving Me Farnell Newton Interview Pt 1 7. Farnell Newton - Peace + Love ft Jarrod Lawson & Tony Ozier Farnell Newton Interview Pt 2 8. Tope - Take your Time ft Farnell Newton 9. Dwele - Soon I'll Be... 10. Anderson.Paak - Seven Nation Army 11. Yusef Rumperfield - Brazilian Butta Groove 12. Astrud Gilberto – Corcovado (Tokimonsta Remix) 13. Murs & 9t

On this episode of The DSXXX, DJ Rahdu chats with Canadian producer Elaquent and Brooklyn guitarist Marcus Machado about their recent releases, Less is More and 29. Join him as he peeks behind the window to discover the motivation behind these albums and gain insight into their chosen musical aesthetic. Find out Elaquent's musical nemesis and what dangers to avoid while playing guitar with your teeth while enjoying this week's musical selections --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

One of the most amazing stores I've ever visited was a The Blue Marlin, a boutique sneaker store in Rome, Italy. Everything about the store was couture including the music, which the owner and I discussed although there was a small language barrier. I've often fantasized what the music will sound like when I own my store and decided it would sound something like this, at least weekly. After creating and enjoying, I decided it would be cool to pass this mix along to shop owners to play in their shops as well as to patrons to enjoy while perusing wares. This comes right on time as the holiday season is upon us Shop Music is a 1 hour mix of jazz, funk and hip hop instrumentals from DJ Quik to Tall Black Guy. Enjoy, play in your shop, add to your mp3 player, and listen responsibly. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

Soulpersona just released new album, Momentum featuring Deborah Bond, Pete Simpson, Princess Freesia and more. DJ Rahdu raps with Soulpersona to find out how he established the heralded, rare groove sound that make his releases instant classics. Enjoy stories from Soulpersona about gaining insight from Roy Ayers, chance meetings with his favorite artists and the impetus behind Momentum. Go to itunes to rate, subscribe and comment on the podcast to help us get more great interviews and gain more attention. SoulperFreesia - Don't You Wanna Be My Babe? Joyzza & The Joyous Juice - If I Ruled the World Lucy Pearl - Dance Tonight (Soulpersona Remix) Vikter Duplaix - Fade It The Foreign Exchange - Milk & Honey ft Shana Tucker Soulpersona Interview 1 Charlie Wilson - I Still Have You (SoulPersona Remix) Soulpersona Interview 2 Jamiroquai - Too Young to Die (Soulpersona Remix) Soulpersona Interview 3 Soulpersona - Ride In Time Dilouya - Over the Sun ft Omar Rahsaan Patterson - It Ain't Love Social Lovers -

DJ Rahdu sits down with one of the hottest producers in 2 countries, Tall Black Guy! Take a peek behind the curtain and find out the inspiration behind the man championed by everyone from Gilles Peterson to ?uestlove to get behind the boards, what not to do when collaborating with him, and one gem he learned while sitting with the greats! 80's Babies - I Digress Zo! - This Could Be the Night ft Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington & Phonte (Tall Black Guy Remix) Columbia Nights - My Groove ft SassyBlack 4Hero - The Action ft Ish AKA Butterfly J Dilla - 36 Soulpersona - Ride in Time ft Princess Freesia & Carl Hudson Tall Black Guy - WaterNoEnemy Tall Black Guy Interview 1 Skyzoo - Spike Lee Was My Hero ft Talib Kweli Tall Black Guy Interview 2 Tall Black Guy - Pay Me Back My Money 14KT x Tall Black Guy - Chop Field Butcher Brown - Pimp Canes Osunlade - Jus' Anuda Groove N'dambi - Call Me The Foreign Exchange - Asking For a Friend (Stro Elliot's Roller Rink Rework) Illa J - Universe Young Jazz Giants (Cam

Tonight's Diamond Soul XXXperience features Jesse Fischer and Mark de Clive Lowe, two artists who refuse to be confined by genre and push the musical landscape forward as a result. Find out their thoughts on being DIY vs Indie or Major label and more as they rap w/BamaLoveSoul's own DJ Rahdu. Gregory Porter - Liquid Spirits (Jesse Fischer Remix) - Soundcloud Byron the Aquarius - Daylight - Soundcloud D Maurice aka DMO! - Shades of Gray - Download Philippe Edison - Wonder Woman - King of Kings - Filthy Fortune Records ...::Jesse Fischer Interview::... Jesse Fischer x Sly5thAve - Watermelon Man - Vein Melter - Tru Thoughts ...::Jesse Fischer Interview::... Jesse Fischer - Suite for Blue Planet feat Takuya Kuroda - Day Dreamer - Rope a Dope Shaolin Jazz - Love & Heat - Byrd Over Staten Mark de Clive-Lowe - Prayer - Church - Mashibeats The Dining Rooms - Space is the Place - Do Hipsters Love Sun (Ra)? - Schema Jill Scott - Golden x The Politik - Money (Mark de Clive Lowe Mashup) Aaries - Dont Give it Up (Mar

Bilal’s unique vocal style has made him a commodity within the musical community. The evidence is in the number of featured appearances he’s racked up on our favorite, notable artist’s tracks over the course of a decade and a half. It’s difficult to comprehend, though, why he’s not a mainstream, household name. His desire to maintain his artistic integrity plays a part of course, in addition to a fickle market that advocates popularity over originality. To further argue the point that more recognition is due, The Philly Phenom is more than he appears; not only is he a vocalist, he’s also a songwriter, musician and producer. Talented and instilled with a desire to create diverse music that transcends genres, Bilal is a force to be reckoned with. With 5 albums over 14 years, he’s at a one album almost every 3 year average, but the staggering number of features and productions he’s churned out is staggering. Press play and observe as Bilal blesses each track, like a chameleon, with the prefect hue to complement

Some Jazz 17 delves into the catalogues of Madlib’s many jazz personas, mosy notably Yesterday’s New Quintet. You really have to give it up to the brother for doing so well at tackling the massive strata of the Jazz genre. Madlib as YNQ represents a bridge between Jazz and Hip Hop, and as a torchbearer in this sense, his efforts should be applauded. DJ Rahdu does just that in this Love Letter to his genius and passion. For the sake of cohesion, given the hour long time frame given, this set focuses more on the funky, rare grooves, Mizell, Hip Hop building block side of jazz. Enjoy and spread the word! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

Today is Super Bowl Sunday so I present a Super Chilled out Some Jazz for you to enjoy. Composed of many recently discovered artists, I hope this compilation adds joy and stress free vibes as you root your team to victory. To those completely oblivious to the game, like myself, pop this in during Sunday dinner and marinate to the selections with a nice red. Satoshi Yoshida - The Source Matthew Halsall - The Move Nat Birchall - Ancient World Allsopp, Vosloo, Stanley, Giles - The Sleeper Impermanence Trio - In The Light With the Dark On Sebastian Spanache Trio - On Such Short Notice The Cookers Quintet - Mudbug Shuffle Verneri Pohjola - Another Day Rudy Royston - Gangs of New york RJ Spangler Trio - Back in the Day --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

I recently completed Herbie Hancock's book, Possibilities. It's a testament to what can be created while remaining open-minded and adventurous within rigid and standardized institutions. Contributions from Herbie and other Jazz mavericks are what allow us to enjoy Jazz in it's multi-tiered splendor today. Their ability to create music to transcend the country clubs and jazz joints are what keep the genre popular today and constantly inspiring future generations. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

For this month's [some] jazz, Farnell Newton pulls out some new material from many great artists. So whether you like the Soulful Vocals of Jarrod Lawson or the genius keyboard playing of Cory Henry you will surely love this episode of [some] jazz. Even our very own Farnell Newton is performing on this episode with the Ezra Weiss Sextet. Otis Brown III "The Thought Of You - Part I (feat. Bilal) Ezra Weiss Sextet - Don't Need No Ticket [Live] Cyrille Aimee - Off the Wall Sharel Cassity - Over the Rainbow Gordon Lee With The Mel Brown Septet - Low Profile Joe Magnarelli - Miles Mode Dara Tucker - Time Is On Our Side Jarrod Lawson - Walk In The Park Jason Moran ft. Meshell Ndegeocello - Ain't Misbehavin’ Nicholas Payton - Six (from “Numbers” ft. Butcher Brown) Cory Henry - Gotcha Now Gregory Porter - Liquid Spirit --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

Every now and then the [some] jazz series will feature labels around the world that are putting out some of the finest in jazz music. The Posi-Tone catalog provides both new fans and devoted listeners with something they can count on to deliver the energy that exists in the current world of jazz. This episode of [some] jazz is curated by trumpeter, label head and friend Farnell Newton Joe Magnarelli - Easy Transition Nick Hempton - Five Ways Through Harsimus Cove Ralph Bowen - Yesterdays Orrin Evans' Captain Black Big Band - Maestra Brian Charette - Ease Back Michael Dease - Roppongi Jared Gold - Cubano Chant Walt Weiskopf - Night Vision Steve Fidyk - Love For Sale Sean Nowell - In the Shikshteesh Peter Brendler - Walk on the Wild Side --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

The jazz world recently lost the legendary Horace Silver, a pianist, composer and bandleader who was one of the most popular and influential jazz musicians of the 1950s and ‘60s. May he R.I.P. and continue inspiring generations to come. This episode of [some] jazz is curated by trumpeter, label head and friend Farnell Newton Horace Silver - Señor Blues Cécile McLorin Salvant - I Didn't Know What Time it Was NEXT Collective - Marvins Room Mimi Jones - Nothing Like You Kevin Louis - Bodhisattva Wonderful Sounds Moonchild - The Truth Norah Jones - Peace (Horace Silver) Snarky Puppy - Lingus Theo Croker Feat Dee Dee Bridgewater - Moody's Mood For Love Lil John Roberts - Space (feat. Musiq Soulchild, Stokley, Anthony David & Eric Roberson) Madlib - Song for my Father (Horace Silver) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support

For this month's [some] jazz, Farnell Newton concentrates on the vocalists and pulls out some familiar gems as well as some unexpected treats that will completely win you over. Not only is Farnell preparing a new [some] jazz for you monthly, he has also began a new label with Tony Ozier: FN|BeatsGalore. Here's to our hardworking homie! Show him some love in the comments section Rachel Eckroth - Future Emily Braden - Georgia O’keeffe Sly5thAve - Deme feat. Denitia Maria Quintanilla & Renato Diz - Flor De Lis Harvey Mason feat Chris Turner - If I Ever Lose This Heaven Lauren Desberg - Come Running To Me Cyrille Aimee & Diego Figueiredo - Just The Two Of Us Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait Unplugged Nancy King & Fred Hersh-There Will Never be Another You Jaspects feat. Chantae Can - Find My Way to Love --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bamalovesoul-radio/support