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Oddisee’s album “People Hear What They See” Is out June 12th via Mello Music Group!!
Last week, Oddisee dropped the amazing video for his remix of Marvin Gaye’s “Ain’t That Peculiar” in preparation of the full release of “Odd Renditions,” which also features remixes from Bon Iver, K-Os and Metronomy.
Today, enjoy the full EP download of “Odd Renditions,” which was premiered by the good folks at Stereogum and is something to hold you over till “People Hear What They See” is available in stores.
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Truly tragic news today with word that Soul Train host and creator has died of an apparently self-inflicted gunshot wound. And while the world mourns this titan of funk, soul, R&B, disco and hip-hop, we decided the only true way to honor Cornelius is to go back and watch the show he created. Having aired from 1971-2006, with over 1,100 episodes, it’s impossible to find all the incredible gems Soul Train had to offer. But here’s URB’s selection of 15 live performances that are impossible to forget.
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Legendary singer, songwriter and producer Nick Ashford died Monday at the age of 70 after a long battle with throat cancer.
The North Carolina-born Ashford met his wife Valerie Simpson in Harlem in the early ’60s, and began a career of writing hits for such artists as Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Diana Ross and Smokey Robinson. The duo later went on to perform their own songs in the ’70s and ’80s, including Larry Levan favorite “Bourgie Bourgie” and hti sngle “Solid.”
Enjoy some of Ashford & Simpson’s biggest songs after the jump.
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Sad news this AM as reports out of the UK have been confirmed. Legendary toaster Gregory Isaacs (1951-2010) has succumbed to a battle with cancer. Mr. Isaacs passed at his home in London October 25. The morbid rule of three has sadly been fulfilled; Eyedea, Ari-Up and now our dear Gregory. Anyone who ever brought their lady to one of his shows knows the power this subtle vocalist had over the female psyche and libido. The brand of reggae known as “Lovers Rock” or simply “Lovers” can be traced directly to Isaacs who’s stylings drew directly from the R&B, Motown and southern soul traditions; think Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke and even Teddy Pendergrass. Most people over the age of 25 (and some of you young boppers too) are familiar with his classic, “Night Nurse.” From his voluminous and celebrated catalog, my selector suggests these tunes as well: …MORE
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