Funny how it takes a great song to make you realize how average everything else is that’s coming out.

Aloe Blacc has been experimenting with different sounds and styles for a while now, and it appears he has found his stride. Produced by Truth and Soul, and backed by the Expressions and El Michels Affair, “I Need A Dollar” is captivating from first strike of the piano to the pristine horn sections closing. Aloe himself has never sounded better; his voice more bold and comfortable as he rides the swinging rhythm. Penned with a humanistic eye for detail, “I Need A Dollar” has pop aspirations but resonates on much more profound level. Far from a contrived modern twist of the retro vibe, Aloe has created an authentic hit. Just ask HBO. Read the rest of this entry »

Sunday soul served up courtesy of El Michels Affair and their interpretation of various songs by Black Moses. Read the rest of this entry »

As if we haven’t given this album enough praise to encourage you to cop it, here’s another offering, disguised as a Daily Funk entry. Don’t worry, the label Read the rest of this entry »

It looks like my joy from the weekend has carried over into Monday. First, word leaks of a new SRC project, and now, El Michels is finally releasing a complete physical version of their Wu-inspired recordings. They’ll be dropping Enter The 37th Chamber, available 4.21 via Fat Beats Records.

I’ve been a follower for a minute, dating back to Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Chris “Preach” Smith

If you’re anything like me, Sundays are your last day of relief before you settle into a routine of madness called the American work week. You’re either cleaning, trying to recuperate from Saturday night’s activities or just trying to take it easy. As I sat back and did some cleaning, I decided to take a listen to Truth and Soul Records’ latest compilation, Fallin’ Off The Reel Vol.2. The Brooklyn, New York label has released the songs on this album primarily on vinyl in 7″ and 12″ format in a limited amount of copies and now have re-released these tunes on CD to spread
the soul to a wider audience. Read the rest of this entry »