[MP3] Pops Staples – Somebody Was Watching

This is so cool (although I kind of wish someone like Questlove or Mark Ronson would have been given a shot to produce this). Fifteen years after Pops Staples, patriarch of the iconic Staple Singers died, daughter Mavis Staples has teamed up with her collaborative partner Jeff Tweedy (producer of her albums, You Are Not Alone and One True Vine) to finish the recordings of his final tracks that he made in 1999. The tracks will be released as Don’t Lose This on February 17 via Wilco‘s dBpm imprint and Anti-.

[via Pitchfork]

[MP3] #TBT: Way To Go – Fever (Extended Mix)

Used to love this way under-appreciated classic from the legendary Tommy Boy record label (aka where I used to work) back in the day. Perfct track for a #TBT post. Enjoy….

[DJ Mix] Ms. Move On Up – Cruel Summer

Cruel Summer by Msmoveonup on Mixcloud

Some throwback soul and jazz w/ a little hip-hop and trip hop in the mix for your Sunday listening pleasure.

[MP3] Melanie Durrant – Four Seasons

This track is f-cking amazing! Been missing Amy Winehouse‘s throwback soul vibes? I gave you one option a while back. Toronto’s Melanie Durrant might be another if this “Four Seasons” is any indicator. Tell me I’m wrong here??

Previously on the Kitchen:

– Melanie Durrant – Loved [MP3]

[Event] Today at Cube’s Patio: DJs Paul E. Lopes & Mike Tull for HOT STEPPER SUNDAYS

I’m heading to Hotstepper Sundays at Cube for the first time this Summer. Always good times. Here’s the kind of music you might hear there this afternoon (and also CLICK HERE for more details on today’s event which kicks off at 4PM).

Sonzeira – The Mystery of Man (4hero Remix):

Diana Ross – The Boss (Dimitri From Paris Remix Edit):

Marvin Gaye – Inner City Blues (Ben Gomori’s Chuggy Pug Edit):