Check out The Basic Soul Show, not just because this week’s show features a song from Zane Tate, but because all the selections are dope.  You’ll hear The Politik, IG Culture, Robert Mitchell ft. Bembe Segue… great soulful music.   Check the playlist at the web site, or subscribe to the podcast.

“There are a whole series of messages that could be sent to our young people and these rap artists, and Hip-Hop artists, they’re creative enough that they can communicate that message in a way that will appeal to young people, so we just have to tap that creativity,” Obama said. Read more at allhiphop

Nicolay has started his own record label on which he plans to release several new projects. The new label, a partnership with Premium Blend Music Productions, will bear the same name as his production company, Nicolay Music. Nicolay says, “Starting the label definitely is a dream come true for me! I believe that the future [...]

From Hospital Records, it’s new High Contrast.  Get it from the Hospital shop or iTunes.