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Music Video: Karen Jules – Jonny
Know nothing about this new T.dot soul singer, Karen Jules but here’s a plug I swiped from 1vibe.net who originally posted this video:
“About Karen Jules – a Christian Artist with a musician’s heart. A writer,addressing the world we live in through eyes that know that God is real. Done with a voice that can speak to hearts, simply by its sound, even without the words. Her first experimentation with music was as a hip hop inspired poet and rapper driven by the socially reflective wordplay of the second golden era of 1990’s hip hop. While her love for thoughtful lyrics would stay with her, it was her singing voice that would prove to be her gift. Along the way Karen discovered lyrics and melodies which reached more deeply into her heart, bringing listeners into her prayer closet– ultimately resonating with their own personal experiences in powerful ways. Comfortable over a variety of sounds, Karen brings questions about AIDS and gun violence, stories of friendship and disappointment in relationships, and the presence of God’s light and touch of destiny in all of us over a backdrop which ranges from jazzy instrumental to head-nodding soul, and even house. With more songs written then she has time to record, Karen is now carefully selecting the pieces that she will share with the world.”
She’s got a bit of a Jill Scott, Chrisette Michelle thing going on, no? I digs though….
[1vibe.net via City on my Back]
Two Videos from Toronto Spoken Word Artist Quentin Vercetty
The first video, “Where I’m From” was produced by Team Seven and shot with a Canon 7d with music contribution from Andrew Forde, JD Keys and Rich Kidd.
Here an explanation from director Team Seven on the second video above, “Through the Eyes of a Child”:
“When I first heard the poem, I felt that it begged to have some visuals accompany it.
Exploring a-day-in-the-life approach, we shot over two days in and around Regent Park, Toronto – Canada’s largest housing project. Although Regent is undergoing a face-lift, I wanted to keep the ruggedly beautiful esthetic (sic) of the old buildings front and centre.
The music was scored by a trio of wickedly talented guys: Andrew Forde, JD Keyes and Rich Kidd.
Hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed shooting it.”
Like what you hear? Check out Quentin Vercetty online.
[via 1 Love T.O. / TOflo.com]
Music Video: Ania Soul – Eagle
Some soothing acoustic soul for Sunday. Directed by Chris Strikes. On a side note: this girl looks so much like an ex-girlfriend of mine, it’s scary.
[via City on my Back]
New Music: Kanye West – The Joy feat. Jay-Z, Pete Rock, Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson & Curtis Mayfield
This week’s G.O.O.D. Friday offering is produced by the homie, the legendary Pete Rock and samples Curtis Mayfield??! This is so hip hop it hurts….
[via Trent]
Bonus:
Hit the jump for the original version of Kanye West’s “All Of The Lights” featuring Drake & Tony Williams before it became an 11 person extravaganza. (more…)
Toronto Event: Hot Stepper Productions’ 15th Anniversary feat. Caron Wheeler of Soul II Soul & DJ Paul E. Lopes
This is a while away but, with some new things going on in my life now, it doesn’t look like I’m going to have time to blog like I used to for a while plus unfortunately, I’m probably gonna miss this personally, so I’m posting about it now. T.dot heads: you CANNOT miss this though – Caron Wheeler, the voice behind the indelible UK soul classics, “Back to Life” and “Keep On Movin'” by Soul II Soul, live in Toronto to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Hot Stepper Production featuring my dude Paul E. Lopes spinning as well??! This is a MUST-ATTEND! Don’t sleep!!!!
You can BUY TICKETS HERE (in advance for a discount) or click on the Facebook event page or the Hot Stepper website for additional details and info.
#DK11: The album, This One Goes To Eleven… OUT NOW
