[MP3] Erykah Badu – Phone Down

Ms. Badu KILLED Drake‘s “Hot Line Bling” a while back. Apparently, she’s been inspired by Aubs as of late because this great new track has a very Drake feel to it too (and maybe a little Dej Loaf??), no? Or is it just me that feel that way?

[MP3] Tanika Charles – Soul Run

Long time readers know I’ve been a fan of ‘Mz Chawls‘ forever, since I came across her epic track, “Think of You.” This new song, from her forthcoming new album, due early next year is a fantastic mix of old and new. A 60s soul stomper power by a classic hip-hop drum break. Love this track!

[MP3] Listen to Two Recent Tracks by Montreal’s Jai Nitai Lotus….

Recent music from the homie and #DK11 album alum, Jai Nitai Lotus. The first doesn’t feature any Jai vocals, it’s a remix of the Travis Scott track, “Upper Echelon” featuring T.I. and 2 Chainz that he gave the jazz treatment (I told y’all this cat “was infused with the spirit of jazz”). Here’s his blurb for the second track, “Standoffish” which he blasted out as a “song to get the Halloween spirit going!”:

This joint is part of my ‘One Off’ series (listen to the 1st collabo here: “You I”). “Standoffish” features my fellow MTLIENS, Shogun & CeasRock. Never heard of em?!?? They the “need-to-knows!” This track is like my RZA-meets-PE (Bomb Squad)-organ-in-a-bonfire type ish. For the B-Boys and Girls and those needing some sonic variety in their 808 lives. Parental Advisory!

Peace and Creativity is a must!

[MP3] WatchTheDuck – Making Luv To The Beat (feat. T.I. & DJ E-Feezy)

Three years ago, I first introduced Kitchen readers to the ATL urban alternative trapstep crew, Watch the Duck and said they’d blow up (BTW: I made that up that name for their music, I actually have no idea what they really call it, but if you don’t get a sense of where they’re coming from musically based on that description, I don’t know what to tell you!).

Since then they’ve dropped an incredible mixtape and linked up with T.I., and Pharrell who are co-executive producing their forthcoming official debut full length release. I’d say based on this first single from it and their career trajectory so far, that my prediction is a safe bet to happen. Agree?

[MP3] Logic – Like Whoa

New Logic, album coming in November!