Category: Entertainment

Afro Chic’s Pick Friday Mix: ERIMAJ – Conflict of a Man

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I had a chance to see Bilal live this week (AMAZING!) and met a dope artist by the name of Chris Turner who not only sings for Bilal but is also apart of the upcoming band, ERIMAJ.  Formed by Houston native and dummer Jamire Williams, ERIMAJ (his name spelled backwards) has been a moving and grooving sensation for underground bands today. The group includes; Corey King (Music Co-Director) Matthew Stevens, Chris Turner (on the vocals), John Ellis, Vicente Archer and Jason Moran on the piano.  Their latest single “Conflict of a Man” tells a story and the visual definitely paints a pretty picture. I’m hoping that I’d get a chance to see them live in the bay area…. *hint hint* lol

You can download ERIMAJ “Conflict of a Man” here.

British Songstress Watch: Kadija Kamara x Talking 2 Myself

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Europe is taking over, slowly but surely these soul artists are creeping into my speakers and making a statement for music today.  Check out upcoming British artist, Kadija Kamara and her official single “Talking 2 Myself” which is off her latest EP Changes.  She’s caught my attention with her soulful sound and gorgeous mane. The video you see below is of her accompanied by her guitar roaming the streets of London portraying the idea of getting attention and heard as an artist.

Her Changes Album EP was released in February of this year and be downloaded here.

Music Monday: Play x Goapele

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About damn time! Check out new music, “Play” by Goapele which is on her upcoming album Break of Dawn, set to be released October 25th.  Her sound is sexier and smoother this time so it will be interesting to know what she’s been working on all this time.

Press play and tell me what you think?

Morning Inspiration: Jill Scott x Hear My Call (Video)

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Good Morning to you all.  Thought I’d share with you Jill Scott’s newest video off her album Light of the Sun entitled “Hear My Call”.  This is one of my favorite songs off her album.  We all need spiritual healing sometimes and so if you listen to the words you can possibly relate these feelings to your own personal life. I love how vulnerable she makes herself in this visual, not to mention her voice is always breathe taking.  Enjoy!

Siaira Shawn x Unthinkable (Cover)

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I’ve been keeping up with this Bay Area songstress, Siaira Shawn since I met her this past winter and so it’s only right to share with you guys her passion for music.  Siaira Shawn was born and raised in San Francisco where she discovered her passion for the arts and developed into a songwriter, songstress, educator, purveyor of Esthestics. Check out her recent cover for Alicia Key’s “Unthinkable” which makes the first of her series compilation that you can download.  He debut 3 song EP “Where You Are” is highly anticipated to hit your iTunes store really soon.

Oakland Creative + BLKPXL Films presents Siaira Shawn from BLK PXLS on Vimeo.

Jesse Boykins III x Back Home (Mermaids and Dragons) Video

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Check out the visual for Jesse Boykins II “Back Home (Mermaids and Dragons).  “We are the reawakening of the romantic movement”- as he likes to call it and I couldn’t agree more.  This video was directed by Dr. Woo and shot by both Dr. Woo and Jesse himself on his travels. Makes me want to visit New York City even more! You can download his whole Compaliation “Way Of A Wayfarer” at  http://jesseboykinsiii.com .

P.S. I envy his big natural blow outs!

Clif Soulo x Pacific Standard Time (EP Album)

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If anyone has ever met him in person or follow his musical journey through Social Media, you will instantly discover that he is one smooth brotha. I’d like to say that all weekend I felt like my little Nissan Maxima was a drop top Chevy cruising down Highway 101 while listening to Clif Soulo’s “Pacific Standard Time”.  Clif is an Oakland bred emecee who naturally knows how to put the “Soul” in his records and it shows through his presence and the reaction it has on his fans.

I haven’t had a chance to see him live, but I’m sure if you check out his second album you will want to see what he’s all about. Finding his passion at the Age of 11, Clif Soulo took his career up a notch in 2010 where he released  Vol.1 of his new mixtape series, “I Wish These Were My Beats”.   The compilation consisted of dope ryhmes over popular beats.

Pacific Standard Time is exactly what it is, straight west coastin’ with songs like “HWY 101”, “Playistic”, and “Clif’s Groove”.  My favorite of the compilation is “Toast” which features fellow Bay Area artists 1 O.A.K and songstress Netta Brielle.  I’d like to call it the summer anthem where you step out on the weekends, toast to drinks, put all your worries behind and live your best fabulous life.  Other songs like “4 Tha Radio” and “She’s Dope” makes sure to appeal to different audiences where he speaks his mind about radio hits, his drive for his music, and even his love for Mary Jane.  Overall, Pacific Standard Time is a heating up August so download his album for free and see for yourself!

Download link—-> Pacific Standard Time

Rossi x Love (Video)

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Check out the official music video for “Love” by upcoming Bay Area bred singer, Rossi better known as @RossiSings.  If you are local you probably heard him on the radio or even seen him perform a few times. Or if you’re cool enough you might catch him wearing his jean jacket, fedora, trademark in the streets.  Either way, Rossi has given quite the buzz. I love how tasteful the video is and how expressive he makes himself for a debut as an artist.  You don’t come across too many aspiring Bay Area singers with originality like he does.  The “Save The Last Dance” sequence was cute.  Watch and tell me what you guys think?

follow him on twitter at @RossiSings and check out his blog rossisings.tumblr.com

Rossi - love official video music produced by Justin Kase written and performed by Rossi Produced and Sound XF by: LeChristopher Williams
Directed and Edited by: Aquavis Warfield
AD: LeChristopher Williams
Choreography: Anna Noble

Erk Tha Jerk x Nerds Eye 2

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Check out the second instillation to Nerds Eye View, from Bay Area’s own Erk Tha Jerk.  I’ve been an instant fan since I returned to the Bay Area and this project is far from a mixtape. I’m surprised the brotha gave this away cause I could definitely see his fans paying a pretty penny. Anyways, I’ve been on hiatus this whole weekend (not by choice) so this west coast artist brought me the flavor in all angles of hip hop.  Not to mention appearances from other dope bay area artists.  Take a listen for yourself and enjoy your weekend 🙂

Download link—–>> HERE

Come to his album release party for Nerds Eye 2, August 1st at Bay Area’s upcoming musical hangout Monday Soul at New Parish in Oakland. RSVP to ContactMondaySoul@gmail.com doors open at 10:30 pm. Show starts at 11:30 pm!!!

Moe Green x Lion Heart EP (Download)

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If you want to know anything about the progression of an artist and its take on the art of hip hop, check out the Vallejo reppin’, Moe Green and his latest EP “Lion Heart” which dropped this past Monday.  I had a chance to interview him right in the heat of his hunger and drive and let me tell you, he is not what I call up and coming, he is pretty much there. I always like to let new music/artists soak in and see how it can be applies to a 20-something, dreamer, and free thinker like myself and Lion Heart, has proved to be one of the realest and outspoken projects I’ve heard in awhile.  With the real life scenarios, relationships, and hardships, Moe Green allows you to continue the walk in shoes as he takes you on a journey that not only you can relate to but you will also respect.  If there is any message I can take from this one is to NEVER give up.  Enough of my explanation, cause this EP hardly needs one. Just know it has my approval.

“Right now all the wrong seems right, how I’mma wait for the future when I want right now”

(story of my life lol)

Download Lion Heart here.