[MP3] Saun & Starr – Hot Shot

More new ‘old’ music from Daptone Records. Here’s their official plug for the track:

It is our distinct pleasure to present the debut release by two women who will forever change the Soul game: Saun & Starr. Like a two-headed Phoenix rising from the ashes of a bygone era when the duets of Sam & Dave, James & Bobby Purify, and Marvin & Tammi danced upon the airwaves, Saun & Starr have redefined the possibilities of what a great Soul duo can be. Though they each posess a tone and style that commands attention, together their voices compliment each other perfectly, lifting their sound to elevations neither could reach alone –– harmonies and phrases playfully intertwining to form the architecture for a soulful fortress of vocal prowess. This is obvious to anyone who’s heard them backing up Miss Sharon Jones (on stage or on record) under the loving pseudonym “The Dapettes.”

Though they are currently in the studio putting finishing touches on their debut full length album, two of their tunes have thankfully been committed to seven inch wax. The A-Side, ‘Hot Shot’ is a feel-good shaker that features the inexplicable range of Miss Starr Duncan Lowe, backed staunchly by the “Baddest Band in the Land”, The Dap-Kings. The flip, ‘Gonna Make Time’, showcases Saundra “Saun” Williams’ smooth, smoky vocal, atop a bed of deep low-rider soul. If this 45 ain’t your bag, please go lay down on a busy street. There’s no hope for you.

Pre-order the single HERE.

[MP3] The Names Are Known – Man’s World feat. Rich Kidd

Rich Kidd on his ‘Mad Producer’ sh-t on this track from Toronto duo, The Names Are Known (DJ Nana and I.James.Jones)’s J(N)AMES mixtape album. Track by J. Dilla.

[MP3] P. Reign – Ill Life Pt. 2 (prod. Pro Logic)

New track from Drake-affiliated, Toronto MC, P. Reign.

Previously on The Kitchen:

– P. Reign feat. Asap Rocky – We Them N-ggas (Prod. Pro Logic)

[MP3] Rick Ross & Young Jeezy – War Ready (Prod. Mike Will Made It)

#latepass on this one. Busy work week and life prevented me from posting this when it dropped but this is so epic, it merits posting still anyway! Mastermind next Tuesday or preview it HERE on iTunes radio if you’re in the US.

Previously on The Kitchen:

– Rick Ross – Oyster Perpetual [MP3]

[MP3] 88 – Bussin (Prod by Wala Beats)

Track from 88‘s new mixtape, Still Up Thinking dropping March 6th. Download it HERE then.

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