Dawn Richard-Calypso (Official Video)

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Dawn Richard worked with digital gif artist Kytten Janae to create the eye-catching video for “Calypso.” Her braids, controlled spasticity and limited motions androids has birthed one of her most interesting videos yet. Blackheart continues to build steam with all of her visual output.




Yasiin Bey Plays J. Dilla

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For one night only Yasiin Bey will rap over J.Dilla’s beats on June 11th at Indigo 02 in London. Bey, formerly known as Mos Def, will perform many of his classics in a once in a lifetime event that will surely build demand for the show to be done in the United States as well. Tickets can be purchased through Soundcrash.com.




Bluey-Saints & Sinners

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Incognito founder and leader Jean-Paul “Bluey” Maunick released his second solo album Life Between The Notes today. “Saints & Sinners” is from the collection of songs produced and arranged by Bluey, Richard Bull and Graham Harvey. The follow-up to his 2013 Leap Of Faith is more of the jazz/R&B/disco sound that he made popular with Incognito. Life Between The Notes is available via iTunes.




Til Infinity: The Souls of Mischief Documentary to Screen In NYC On May 1st

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The Shomari Smith directed documentary, Til Infinity, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Souls Of Mischief’s ’93 Til Infinity will screen in New York City at the New York City International Film Fest Friday May 1st. There is commentary from Yasiin Bey, DJ Sway, Phife Dawg, Robert Bobbito Garcia, Snoop Dogg, Rakaa Iriscience of Dilated Peoples and award-winning writer Thembisa S. Mshaka. Til Infinity will show at the Helen Mills Theater in New York City as part of the film festival Friday at 6PM.