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Nas Appears As A Rap Pharaoh In The Black Eyed Peas’ Ode To Hip-Hop

Nas Appears As A Rap Pharaoh In The Black Eyed Peas’ Ode To Hip-Hop

Last week, Nas appeared in the video to one of his best songs of 2018. The track and subsequent visual are courtesy of a guest verse on Swizz Beatz' "Echo." Days later, Nasir appears in another highlight feature shot from the year. This time it's from the Black Eyed Peas'... Read more
December 17, 2018 Video
Teddy Riley Reveals Some Of Heavy D’s Biggest Hits Were Meant For Wreckx-N-Effect

Teddy Riley Reveals Some Of Heavy D’s Biggest Hits Were Meant For Wreckx-N-Effect

UPDATE: Teddy Riley's full Red Bull Music Academy Festival lecture video with Jeff "Chairman" Mao: ORIGINAL MAY 15 POST: Earlier this month, artist/producer Teddy Riley appeared before a live New York City audience as part of the Red Bull Music Academy speaker series. There, the Harlem, New Yorker spoke about... Read more
May 15, 2017 Throwback
Do Remember When Soul II Soul Took A Classic Hip-Hop Beat & Kept It Movin’ (Video)

Do Remember When Soul II Soul Took A Classic Hip-Hop Beat & Kept It Movin’ (Video)

In 1989, Soul II Soul's unique blend of R&B, Dance, and Hip-Hop music not only crossed oceans from its British origins, it had everybody crossing the dance-floor to find a partner. Before "Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)" would be a pillar of "acapella-cool," another Club Classics, Vol. 1... Read more
February 23, 2017 Do Remember
N.O.R.E. Is Back In His Musical Time Machine (Audio)

N.O.R.E. Is Back In His Musical Time Machine (Audio)

In one fell swoop, N.O.R.E. weaves all of his styles into one song. "How Ever" backs down any tough-talking challengers, with sheer confidence, street savvy, and O.G. wisdom. But the MC known as Noreaga manages to incorporate his love of old-fashioned cassette-style Hip-Hop in this "ButchRock Blend." Like some of... Read more
July 24, 2015 Audio
Fire Up the BBQ and Let This Old School Mix Turn Up the Heat (Audio)

Fire Up the BBQ and Let This Old School Mix Turn Up the Heat (Audio)

A few years ago, DJ Spinbad put together this short but killer Memorial Day BBQ Mix. Its Old School blends featuring The Jackson 5, Soul II Soul, Eric B. and Rakim, Main Source, Nas, Gap Band, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Biggie, Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince and much more... Read more
May 25, 2014 Audio, Throwback
Here’s a Mix of Some of the Brilliant British Soul From the 80’s & 90’s (Audio)

Here’s a Mix of Some of the Brilliant British Soul From the 80’s & 90’s (Audio)

It's been called Acid Jazz, British Soul and other names. Whatever the description, it was fresh. Here's a mix of the many artists from the 80's and 90's who brought the funk from across the pond. You'll hear music from Soul II Soul, Loose Ends, Jamiroquai, Terrence Trent D'Arby, Incognito,... Read more
May 18, 2014 Audio
Keep on Movin’: The Story of Soul II Soul

Keep on Movin’: The Story of Soul II Soul

25 years ago, the U.K. collective Soul II Soul released Keep On Movin' and changed the sonic landscape. Wax Poetic caught up with Jazzie B and Caron Wheeler to discuss the making of the album. Check out an excerpt and link to the full article below. Here's an excerpt from... Read more
May 17, 2014 Fresh
Soul II Soul’s Caron Wheeler Supports Omar On The Delightfully Soulful Treat You (Video)

Soul II Soul’s Caron Wheeler Supports Omar On The Delightfully Soulful Treat You (Video)

At the height of the "Hip-House" movement, Soul II Soul was seemingly in every Head's Walkman, car stereo, or home music library. It was Caron Wheeler's jaw-dropping notes (along with her songwriting) that made that music like "Back To Life" and "Keep On Movin'" time-pieces for an era of club-going,... Read more
November 18, 2013 Fresh, The Bridge, Video
In the late 80’s and early 90’s there was an incredible British soul invasion. The music was called Acid Jazz, but make no mistake–it was SOUL music.

In the late 80’s and early 90’s there was an incredible British soul invasion. The music was called Acid Jazz, but make no mistake–it was SOUL music.

This week's Soul Cooking installment is dedicated to that movement. If names like Loose Ends, Soul II Soul, The Brand New Heavies and Jamiroquai mean anything to you, get ready for a ride down memory lane. If those names are new to you and you appreciate good soul music, this... Read more
May 22, 2011 Audio
Never Too Much – Classic Soul and R&B Playlist

Never Too Much – Classic Soul and R&B Playlist

Classic joints never get old.  They just get better.  Click here or above to play.  Trackist below: Never Too Much - Luther Vandross Rock With You - Michael Jackson Give Me the Night - George Benson Give it to Me Baby - Rick James September - Earth, Wind and Fire... Read more
June 12, 2010 Audio, Playlists, Video