Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 14]

Last week may have been our Valentine’s edition of Sunday Night Soul, but this week’s lineup features many of the singles crafted specifically with the special holiday in mind. Given that information, it’s no surprise that this week saw some major releases from many of the most exalted players in R&B. We’ve got an All-Star lineup prepared for you tonight (ironic considering the NBA All-Star Game just ended), featuring such lofty names as Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, OmarionNe-Yo, Mya and JoJo (the latter three also happened to drop some spectacular Valentine’s EPs as well). Of course they weren’t the only ones feeling the love this busy week, as we have a loaded collection of gorgeous tunes from a slew of talented artists like Kites, mdnt, Oskar Key Sung, John MichaelRÁJ, Chet Faker, Erik Hassle, Shura, Maths Time Joy, Canid, Jeftuz and Trippy Turtle. Check out all there is to offer below, and if you messed up this Valentine’s Day, use this playlist as your way to patch things up.

’Kites – A Taste Of Honey’
’subdaio – PillowTalk.’
’mdnt – Adonis (stripped version)’
’Maths Time Joy – Atlantis’
’Oskar Key Sung
Holograms’
’TVNE – Damnitbabe’
’ΔGØLDWYN – Nobody but you – Free DL’
’vaisle – left’
’aywy. – Need U’
’aywy. – Lost Ft. Maximus MMC’
’GhostChant – Sincerity ft Låpsley (Demo)’
’Plue Starfox
Jhene’s Lament’
’TEI SHI – NEVERMIND THE END (LIL SAD REMIX)’
’Daniela Andrade – Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)’
’Mara Hruby – Cry Me A River’
’Iman Europe – Miine (Beyonce Cover)’
’Chet Faker – Talk Is Cheap’
’John Michael – Dead Wrong’
’Dao Jones – Good At Being Single’
’BOY/FRIEND – Eve feat. VA$HTIE (Prod. Gautier)’
’Ballad
Love You Down’
’Angelique Sabrina – I’m Ready’
’Göld Spex – Lost In The Sound’
’RÁJ – Let Me Love You’
’PARTYNEXTDOOR – Persian Rugs’
’Prote J – Stepitup (feat. Mark Russell) (Prod. by Prote J)’
’LeMarvin – One More Night (Produced by T Town)’
’blackbear – The Afternoon’
’Ezra James – All About You’
’Robin Thicke – The Rest Of My Life (Remix) ft Tamar Braxton’
’Mya – Space’
’Alicia Keys – Zebras And Airplanes’
’JoJo – Caught Up In The Rapture’
’Mariah Carey – You’re Mine (Eternal)’
’Omarion – You Like It’
’Eric Bellinger – Kiss Goodnight ft. Kid Ink’
’Ne Yo – New Love’
’Mishon – Luckiest Man feat. Problem (prod. Jermaine Dupri & B. Cox)’
’Elijah Blake – Sing For Me feat Rick Ross & The Game’
’Luke James – One Of A Kind’
’LeToya Luckett – Dont Make Me Wait’
’Erik Hassle – Pathetic’
’Audego – From my blue’
’Shura – Touch’
’MØ – Say You’ll Be There’
’POWERS – Money’
’Shlohmo & Jeremih – No More’
’Drake ft. Jhené Aiko – From Time (Rey Ruccio Edit)’
’Duncan Gerow – Ciara + J.Louis = Like A Boy’
’Pharrell – Happy (T AARONmusic REMIX)’
’Aaliyah
Never Comin’Back (Jeftuz Remix)’
’Fortune – Wifey (Celine)ft. Etizzz *Is This Love 2 IS OUT NOW*’
’Blackstreet
Good Lovin (Jeftuz Refix)’
’SevnthWonder – Love The Way’
’Jessie Ware & Sampha – Valentine (Canid remix)’
’Braxton/Palmer – Callin’ Your Body’
’Drake – Living In The Moment (Kun Remix)’
’Trippy Turtle – Wet’
’Trippy Turtle – Wet (DJ TiGERFACE EDIT)’
’Beyonce – Drunk in Love (Hunt For The Breeze Edit)’
’Jeremih – Fuck U All The Time (The Flexican Remix)’
’Jo Def – Body Call’
’SHIVUM SHARMA – FLICKER (TCTS REMIX)’
’SOHN – Artifice (Radio Rip)’
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Sunday Night Soul [Vol. 5]

It’s the middle of December, which for many of us means our Holiday break is just an arm’s length away. Of course there’s some hurdles to get through along the way. Whether it’s a hellish finals week packed with little to no sleep, or having to endure office parties while donning your ugliest Holiday sweaters (admittedly, the second option sounds a bit less stressful), we’re here to give you a few moments of reprise as you sort through your hectic schedule.

The 90’s are alive and well in this week’s edition of Sunday Night Soul. From old school remixes of Aaliyah, Sade and Mary J. Blige, to throwback tinged offerings from Uness, Phony Ppl, and Jeff Bernat, it’ll be nearly impossible for you not to feel at least a slight tinge of nostalgia. Of course we can’t forget about the present, and with that in mind, we’ve also got plenty of relaxing tunes from the likes of XOV, Daniel Wilson, Niia, Alina Baraz, Blackbear and many more. Now I know your time is precious, so before I take up any more of it, I’ll let you get started with the playlist below. We promise you won’t be disappointed.

’Niia – Generation Blue’
’XOV – Lucifer // Naked Edition’
’Daniel Wilson
Will You’
’Jordan Bratton – Sinful World’
’Max Cooper – Adrift feat. Kathrin deBoer – FIELDS’
’Mélat – Stardate’
’Nina Sky – Overtime (prod. By Slimmy Neutron)’
’Chris James – Love Hates Me Ft. Pusha T’
’Jeff Bernat – Mind vs. Heart’
’Blackbear – Shower Music (prod. by ESTA)’
’Ellie Goulding – Burn (Ricky Cervantes Lounge Mix)’
’Jhene Aiko – Wrap Me Up ft. James Fauntleroy’
’Pieter T – Miss December (Produced by NΞHZVIL)’
’Uness – Used To Love You (Produced by K∪⌥ & NΞHZVIL)’
’Elijah Blake – Towers Of Tokyo (Produced By: Jack Splash)’
’Phony Ppl – Baby, Meet My Lover’
’Mary J. Blige – Be Without You (Noïthingness Remix)’
’Sade – Nothing Can Come Between Us (Pomo Edit)’
’Sampha – Happens (SevnthWonder Edit)’
’Sirens – Gallant (starRo 2am Mix)’
’Alina Baraz & Galimatias – Pretty Thoughts’
’Aaliyah – 4 Page Letter (NΞHZVIL Remix)’
’Rochelle Jordan – Follow Me’
’Phazz – Slow It Down (Feat. Bridge)’
’Tajan – Girlfriend’
’fwdslxsh & MD$ – Got Me Saying’
’UNO stereo – InnerVisions’
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[Hip-Hop/Soul] Elijah Black – X.O.X. ft. Common

There is nothing worse for a new relationship than dealing with the baggage from a previous one, but what happens when the love for the last was just too strong to overcome? R&B newcomer and Def Jam signee Elijah Blake croons about a Chris Brown-Rihanna worthy relationship of having trouble letting go of love for an ex. Mixing Blake’s soft but emotional vocals with the Yonny & Sleepy piano-driven beat, this soulful R&B track comes across as nothing less than raw. Enlisting the help of fellow Chitown native Common to drop some knowledge on an ex he too cant get over, this single is a dope effort and strong first listen for the new artist. Be sure to check it out below and hear more off his latest free digital LP Bijoux 22, available now.

’Elijah Blake – XOX ft. Common’
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[Album Review] Rick Ross – God Forgives, I Don’t

MIA might have a new king, watch out Pat Riley. Ricky Rozay has released a monster of an album and isn’t scared to tweet about it. Ross recruited Jay-Z, Dr. Dre, Andre 3000, and his MMG crew to be part of his historic album. The Boss utilizes Florida producers Cool & Dre and the J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League to create some polished, jazzy beats. With his lyrical evolution from Hustlin’ to GFID, it’s safe to say Ross has revolutionized the current rap scene to a more lyrically conscious audience, compared to artists like Waka Flocka. He diverges away from the typical trap music we associate with the drug aficionado and takes a turn to a more sophisticated mogul.

Ross’ taste has changed & he is altering the menu of rap/trap/hip-hop with him. With standouts like “Sixteen,” “Diced Pineapples,” and “Presidential,” Rick Ross has created THE standout hip-hop album of the summer. And with competition like Royalty,The Yellow Album, Life is Good, and Self Made Vol. 2, it’s a close race. Let’s see if G.O.O.D. Music’s Cruel Summer can break the finish line first, though. Stream a few of the notable tracks below and cop the album on iTunes.

’Sixteen ft. Andre 3000.mp3′

’Diced Pineapples ft. Drake & Wale.mp3′

’Presidential ft. Elijah Blake.mp3′
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