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Collectors Item - Music, Art and Life: Phonte
With J Dilla's Influence, The God Note Gets Mellow On Hip Hop And R&B Classics


Like the analog thump of an early J Dilla beat tape, The God Note gets your head nodding with jazzy lo-fi Hip Hop grooves. On Soundcloud, this producer/pianist follows in the steps of Jay Dee while adding a dose of their own musicality to the mix. While many Dilla-influenced producers go the route of emphasizing his sound with more elaborate musical approach, The God Note just keeps it simple and soulful. Each remix carries a dreamlike quality in the essence of Dilla, supported by a sound selection and carefree vibe that's sure to make you happy. 

Revisit Hip Hop and R&B classics in The God Note's 68-song catalog of remixes. It's quite an interesting mix of tunes that are all soulful and reflect the urban Black experience, dating back to the mid-90's into the early 2000's. As your browse the list, you're sure to reminisce and say to yourself "damn, that's my SONG!"

Total Science, Phonte, Darien Brockington & Kaidi Tatham Live Life To The Fullest On "Wasiting Time"


These guys waste no time in saving the day with the best in soulful Hip Hop and their fresh perspective of love in music. Total Science, Phonte, Darien Brockington & Kaidi Tatham connect on a remix of "Wasting Time". Like a ray of sunshine, this collective are here to brighten your day as they demonstrate how to live life to the fullest. From the bounce of Kaidi's production to the inspirational songwriting of Phonte and Darien, "Wasting Time" is medicine for the soul. You're bound to feel a way as each artist lends their talent to provide a positive message about our internal value and perscpective of life.

Lissen Here As Max Merseny On Sax & Phonte On Rhymes Get Jazzy

By JR on 7:44 PM

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A Rap Jiggalo from North Carolina gets down to the groovy sound of a world traveler, showing the beauty which occurs when dope rhymes and instrumentation meet. Enjoy the soul bounce of Max Merseny and Phonte as their joyful vibe of music beckon for the attention of every ear within reach. If 'Te recorded his own version of Jazzmatazz like The Guru, this is probably what it would sound like.

Max Merseny – alto saxophone, flute, synthesizers, organ, clavinet, drum programming, ambient sounds, vocals;
Federico González Peña – producer, Rhodes, organ, piano, moog bass, synthesizers, ambient sounds, percussion, drum programming, vocal arrangement;
Ferdinand Kirner – guitar

Phonte Talks "Tigallero", "No News Is Good News" + Upcoming Projects

By JR on 3:25 PM

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In portraying life through music, The Rap Jiggalo and singer of Foreign Exchange walks a fine line between comedy and stark reality both on the mic and in casual conversation each time. Catch up with Phonte as he shares his thoughts of life as a music artist and a number of interesting elements that come with it in addition to sharing news of projects to come plus the meaning behind some of his writing on the "Tigallerro" album.



Zo! Readies "Skybreak" With "Lifelines" ft. Dornik & Phonte

By JR on 3:15 PM

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Love is like a dream and the light of life in the music of Zo! as his beautiful sound of R&B/Soul brings vision the romantic journey of British singer Dornik and Phonte who unite to honor their significant others on the thumping "Lifelines". From Zo!'s forthcoming album "Skybreak".




Nicolay - "The Brightest Star" & "Afterglow" feat. Tamisha Waden & Phonte

By JR on 10:26 AM

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Let the bright hope of music be your guide as Nicolay unites with Tamisha Waden & Phonte for a soulful vision of happiness. "The Brightest Star" is the first single taken from Nicolay's upcoming solo album, City Lights Vol. 3: Soweto. The single bundle is available for purchase on iTunes now and includes the single edit of "The Brightest Star" as well as non-album B-Side "Afterglow". City Lights Vol. 3: Soweto drops 6/9/15 on +FE Music.

Talib Kweli, Elzhi & Phonte - "No Competition"

By JR on 4:29 PM

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Ain't no competition when 3 of the best MCs of the new millennium unite to bless the microphone. Khyrisis, Kweli, eLZhi and Phonte deliver Hip Hop one time for your mind in a display of beats and rhymes which upholds a high standard of competition and replay value.

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