Electric Wire Hustle - "Waters"

Here is another cut off Electric Wire Hustle's album Every Waking Hour titled "Waters". If you remember, I last posted their video for the song "Perception" (Check archives on right of page). Enjoy the track and when you're done, check out their myspace page by following the link below.
Electric Wire Hustle Myspace

Big Pooh - The Purple Tape

Rapper Big Pooh - "Purple Tape" documentary from HOJTV on Vimeo.

Here is a "promo" video from Rapper Big Pooh fro his upcoming EP that will be produced by Black Milk. The upcoming EP will be titled The Purple Tape consisting of beats inspired by Price's Purple Rain. The first leak from the mixtape is called "When I'm Done" which is already a new favorite of mine. Head over to Okayplayer.com to check out the audio stream of "When I'm Done".

Goapele - "Milk & Honey"

There's no way i can't have this video playin' at The Lounge after all the excitement!
Visit her site by following the link below. Enjoy!
Goapele's Official Website

Goapele - Milk & Honey

This has got to be the best news I've heard since discovering Slum Village & Sade are to release projects this year! Its been about 5 years since singer Goapele has release her sophomore album Change It All, a must have album that left fans leaping for more. Here is an interview with Goapele giving us the scoop on what we can expect for her upcoming album Milk & Honey. The album is set to drop this upcoming spring, perfect timing if you ask me!

Muhsinah - "Rediscovered" (Video)

Muhsinah // "Rediscovered" - The Oscillations:Triangle from Rock Slinger Incorporated on Vimeo.

Here's a video by Muhsinah for the song "Rediscovered" which was released on her latest album Oscillations: Triangle which is unfortunately only available via itunes. Good news for ipod owners (chumps). Enjoy the video!

Kaskade - "Still Still Still"

Just the other day I bought DJ Kaskade's double disc album Here And Now. Though I don't usually post much House music here at The Lounge, I couldn't let this one slide by. The guitar solo makes this track what it is (Rich Dixon) not to mention Becky Williams on the vocals! Maybe there will be more posts like this?? Visit the OM Records website to buy this album & to get acquainted with the rest of the OM Family.
OM Records Website

Maxwell Interview

Check out the interview above of singer Maxwell as he breaks down the meaning of his latest album title BLACKsummers'night. Enjoy!
(spotted @ okayplayer)

N'Dambi - "Whats Wrong With You"

Here is one of my favorite songs by singer N'Dambi titled "Whats Wrong With You". This song was featured on her debut album Little Lost Girls Blues which was released in 1999. Since then N'Dambi has release 3 other albums, her most recent is titled Pink Elephant which is available in stores now. Enjoy the audio above!

Skillz - "Rap Up 09"

If you are familiar with rapper Skillz from VA, than you would know that every year he drops a re-cap of the year just past. Well it's that time again, here is the audio for Skillz much anticipated "Rap Up 09". Listen how he addresses issues from Drake's mixtape So Far Gone being album of the year, to Tiger Woods winning his "Idiot Of The Year" award.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Jesse Boykins III - Itis (Official Music Video)

Jesse Boykins III- Itis (Official Music Video) from Jesse Boykins III on Vimeo.

Here it is ladies and gents... Jesse Boykins III finally hits us with a video for his cut "Itis" from his 2nd album The Beauty Created. This is definitely a superb way to cap off 2009. Enjoy the video & Happy New Year!
(Spotted at Soulbounce.com)

Sade - Soldier Of Love Sizzle Reel

As if the wait for the release of Sade's forthcoming album Soldier Of Love isn't bad enough, here is a "sizzle reel" to get you even more excited about the album. Head over to Sade's official website to pre order the album and to listen to the first single off the album, "Soldier Of Love".
(Spotted @ 2dopeboyz.com)
Sade's Official Website

Suff Daddy Ft. Miles Bonny - "Late Night Suff"

Here is one of my favorite cuts from Suff Daddy's Efil4ffus album titled "Late Night Suff" featuring Miles Bonny. If you are unfamiliar with Suff Daddy, swing by his myspace page by following the link below to hear more. You can find Suff's album available for digital download at amazon or by heading to Melting Pot Music. In the mean time, enjoy the video above.
Suff Daddy's myspace

Black Milk - "Keep Going"

As Black Milk readies his newest project Album Of The Year, he hooks us up with the first single off the album titled "Keep Going". This joint features Daru Jones on the drums and AB on the background vocals. Be on the lookout for Black Milk's Album Of The Year which will be out early 2010.

J*Davey - Boudoir Synema (The Great Mistape)

I don't know how i let this one slip by the blogs but here it is better late than never, J*Davey's newest mixtape titled Boudoir Synema (The Great Mistape). If you aren't familiar with producer Brook D'Leau and singer Ms. Jack Davey, then i suggest you head over to amazon.com and purchase their debut album which was released in July of 08' titled The Beauty in Distortion/The Land of the Lost. Download J*Davey's newest mixtape by following the link below and enjoy!
Download Here

Slum Village - "Count The Ways"

I was just listening to SV's Detroit Deli and decided i would post one of my favorite cuts from the album called "Count The Ways". Be on the lookout for Slum Village in the new year as they have very much in store for us!

Full Crate & Mar - "Conversations With Her" Promo Video

'Conversations With Her' Promo Film from Full Crate on Vimeo.

Here is promotional video for Full Crate & Mar's upcoming Conversations With Her EP which will be available for digital DL on January 8th along with the vinyl on January 15th. I will be sure to hit you all with a link for the digital DL on the 8th so be sure to keep stopping by The Lounge. If you are unfamiliar with the duo from Amsterdam Full Crate & Mar, you can view previous posts here at The Lounge or you can visit their myspace page by following the link below.
Full Crate myspace
Mar myspace

Reflection Eternal - (Untitled) Ft. Jay Electronica, Mos Def, & J. Cole

While checking one of my favorite sites, moovmnt.com, i saw that they had a re-post of Reflection Eternal's "Untitled" which features Jay Electronica, Mos Def, & J. Cole. Check the audio above & be on the lookout for the sophomore album from Reflection Eternal set to drop soon!

BlackBerryJones

BlackBerryJones is the musical mastermind behind DC trio Black Lincolns. Here is a video of him chopping up Michael Jackson's "Can't Get Ready" as well as Raheem Devaughn's "You". Though many would make the argument that he is not necessarily a musician, regardless he is extremely talented and creates dope Music. Check out BBJ & Black Lincolns myspace page by following the links below.
BlackBerryJones myspace
Black Lincolns myspace

Eric Roberson - "Dealing" Ft. Lalah Hathaway

Singer Eric Roberson hits us with a new video for the song "Dealing" from his latest album Music Fan First. This song features the extremely talented Lalah Hathaway and is just one of the many amazing songs off of the album. Don't sleep on this one!

Apple Juice Kid - Louis Armstong Remixed

Today I'm hittin' you all with something special. Super Producer Apple Juice Kid teames up with Battalion Armour to bring us their latest project, Beautiful Warriors 2: Louis Armstrong Remixed. After releasing his previous project Miles Remixed, it was only right that AJK do it again. To go along with this FREE download, Battalion Armour releases six sexy videos of six different classy, semi-nude women posing for the camera. Follow the links below to view the videos & download the free album!
Watch Videos Here
Download Here