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Trailblazers of Fusion Unite For The Divine Sound of Josef Leimberg's "Mystic Journey"


Enjoy a peace of mind as greats of Fusion achieve new depths of emotion in spiritual Jazz through their divine musical expression. Josef Leimberg's "Mystic Journey" unites veterans such as Airto and Flora Purim with newer talents such as Daru Jones, Ryan Porter and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson. This collective realizes the significance of a higher power in music and life. The result is a sound and vibe which feel like you're ascending to heaven. So experience this stunning expression of the cosmos, one which is a   soundtrack to your relaxation and escape into the stratosphere.

Spend 2 Hours With DJ Spinna & Stevie Wonder at The Wonder-FULL Event 2026

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DJ Spinna performs live at Grand Performances in California Plaza in Downtown Los Angeles. 

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, DJ Spinna performed at this inter-generational dance party honoring the legacy of Stevie Wonder. Stevie’s seminal Songs in the Key of Life album turns 50 this year, and WONDER-FULL celebrates 20, making this event even more special. 


To commemorate the 50th anniversary, Stevie releases some gems from his vault which you can enjoy below. "Songs In The Key Of Life - The EP" 2026 release by Stevie Wonder is now available here at Apple Music and Amazon. A commemorative gold coin has also been released in celebration of the album's anniversary. You can find that in the R&B section of my eBay storefront (link in the blog's sidebar).
 

Embark On A Psychedelic Brazilian Funk Ride With "Revoada" by Maurício Fleury


"Delve into the quirky and psych-tinged world of Brazilian pianist, composer and multi-instrumentalist Mauricio Fleury.

With more than a hint to Brazilian jazz greats like Azymuth, Deodato and CTI Records in their prime, Revoada is a groove based jazz-framed record, primed with other transitory musical vignettes which touches on Turkish psych and soul-jazz born out of the 70’s film soundtrack genre.

Revoada is a 6 track album and storyboard of Mauricio’s migration and travels through Brazil’s geographical oddities , its rural and urban enclaves. Recorded in Brazil, it’s the result of numerous treks through funky flea markets, soaking up old vinyls and vintage cultural artefacts combined with a new life led in Berlin since 2022.

Mauricio, as well as a founding member of Bixiga 70 (google Brazilian Afrobeat pioneers), a band he fronted for over 12 years, is also an in-demand collaborator and musician who as a pianist, guitarist and even percussionist has shared stages and studios with the likes of Brazilian greats including Gal Costa, Emicida, Lucas Santtana, João Donato and Liniker." - Altercat Records

Get Closer To Love With Ginuwine & Janet Jackson's "Differences So Lonely"


Your whole life is bound to change when these R&B classics by Ginuwine & Janet Jackson collide. The "Differences So Lonely" blend celebrates the signature bounce and soul persona of late 90's/early 2000's R&B. As one romantic musical masterpiece supports the other, we have a reason to love again. Distance can be sweet as music demonstrates how good it feels to yearn for love.

Marley Marl Lets Loose Some Unreleased Masta Ace & Kool G Rap From The Archives


The classic Hip Hop of The House Of Hits endures as DJ Marley Marl lays some treats on 'em during his weekly radio show. The YouTube channel known as KING of UNRELEASED Hip Hop Radio Promos & Blends does their duty in recording these gems from FM radio for us to enjoy.

 

New Jack Swing Is In Full Effect on Christopher Williams' "I'm Dreamin'" (The Joshua Morse Remix)


This tune is sure to resonate in your mind even while you're asleep as Joshua Morse goes in on a 90's R&B classic. His remix of Christopher Williams' "I'm Dreamin'" is brimming with New Jack Swing flavor, from the signature keyboard licks to the unmistakable groove. Witness one of the reasons why the early 90's was a party like none other. Chris and Joshua unite to make you wanna hit the dance floor like Nino Brown & G-Money in New Jack City.

 

Kardinal Offishall Brings The Fire With Black Thought, Stove God Cooks & BJ the Chicago Kid


This is the power of music when the creators have a burning fire and desire for life within. The blaze driven by the need to achieve that projects into the microphone and to your speaker. Feel the heat as Kardinal Offishall draws from real world experience for Hip Hop which pushes the envelope of emotion. Black Thought, Stove God Cooks & BJ the Chicago Kid join Kardi for this powerful form of self-expression. The result is a unified movement to spark the fire beneath the listener and be your motivator with beats and rhymes.

 

Chaka Khan's "I Know You, I Live You" Lives On Through The Affection of Steal Vybe


What is already an uplifting tune powered by love receives a new dose of affection in instrumental form. Steal Vybe personify the good vibe of music in this dazzling cover of Chaka Khan's "I Know You, I Live You". Just like the original but with even more of a rush, this version is bound to make you want to get up. With it's thumping Soulful House persona, delightful guitar licks and flute arrangements, we feel the exuberance of Steal Vybe as they let go to this classic.


At my eBay storefront in the R&B section (link at the sidebar of the blog), I've got the original 1981 press kit of Chaka Khan plus other collector's items in store. Enjoy browsing and thanks in advance if you purchase!

In '97, Chino XL Heats The Mic Up on 96.1 fm's The DJ Khaled Show


If you know the flow of Chino, you already know what's about to go down. Here's a tape of the Puerto Rican rhyme slayer doing his duty during the early stage of Khaled's career. I was surprised to discover this because I'm so used to witnessing the flashy, blinged-out commercial version of DJ Khaled. Hopefully there's more gems like this from his radio show available.

Latin-Jazz-Dance Evokes A Brighter Day On "Feel The Sun" by Finn Rees


The power and grace of "Feel The Sun" is like the dawn of a new day, projecting solar energy in the form of music. Experience this dazzling moment in Latin-Jazz-Dance as Finn Rees takes you on a ride filled with optimism and joy. At a fast pace of rhythm, we receive a warm feeling which resonates even after the song is done. "Feel The Sun" is your soundtrack to a brighter day, a celebration of life and one of nature's greatest gifts.

Madlib Rocks With The Soul Surplus Band For The Madlib Sample Pack


If you've been following The Loop Digger Madlib in the 2010's, you'll know he's been doing some cool things in collaboration with musicians. Such is the case with Madlib's first-ever sample pack featuring the instrumentation of Soul Surplus. Like his own Library imprint Madlib Invasion, Madlib creates with this band to invent grooves that set a new precedent for beat making. 

Presented by the 100% royalty-free sound provider known as Splice, The Madlib Sample Pack offers stems from beats created by Madlib and Soul Surplus. Listen to the playlist of stems here at Splice to experience the raw sound which this duo create as each instrument is revealed. From track to track, you can hear the unique and eclectic ear of Madlib derived from years of crate digging.



27 melodic Loops, 46 drum loops, 40 drum one-shots, and 18 resampled chops, for over 200 sounds total. 

Soul Surplus is:

Bass: John McNeill, Keys: Joel McNeill, Drum Kit and Percussion: Pudge Tribbett, Guitars: John Smythe


"Thick Heat" by Soft Cuff Turns Up The Temperature on Psychedelic Funk


The impact of "Thick Heat" by Soft Cuff is likely to feel like breaking a sweat from the intensity this band delivers. Raw and edgy compositions evoke the rebellious persona of this band who burn from beginning to end. If you've ever thought of the feeling of music as being "warm" this album is a good example. "Thick Heat" pushes the barometer of psychedelic Funk, exceeding various degrees of warmth through the sensory effects of music.

Witness Beauty In Bloom With The Music of Jimetta Rose & Black Is Beautiful Experience


Like the presence of nature itself, Black appears beautiful as two bands express the divine essence of humanity. Join Jimetta Rose & Black Is Beautiful Experience in a celebration of life with songs that offer healing, happiness and enlightenment. On "Beauty In Bloom" harpist Brandee Younger lends her strings to compositions that exemplify beautiful progression. "Sleeping Beauty" by Jimetta Rose is equally as beautiful in it's approach of calm and meditative Jazz Fusion. Her combination of spoken word and singing projects the confidence and joy of the Black experience. With this divine sound, we bear witness to the dawn of a brighter day in the form of music.
 

Beyoncé Goes 80's R&B With B.B.& Q. Band on "Wishing On A Genie"


Feel the magic as Beyoncé's lovely voice projects one R&B classic over another in this special moment of mashup artistry. The synth-driven groove of B.B.& Q. Band's "Genie" creates a magical moment of music with the addition of "Wishing on a Star" (originally by Rose Royce). Envision your greatest wish come true with two heavenly songs that make the impossible seem achievable. 


For 2026, B.B.& Q. Band celebrate the 40th anniversary of "genie" with a blue vinyl and digital reissue featuring bonus tracks. Get your groove on like it's the late 80's and your chilling in the Bronx, Brooklyn or Queens as a classic of R&B is refreshed.

In '88, Public Enemy Perform & Interview on The Joan Rivers Show


Brothers Gonna Work It Out in '88 as the socially conscious movement known as Public Enemy takes the stage. Watch as Chuck, Flav, Terminator X and The S1Ws ignite a pro-Black explosion which leaves it's devastating impact upon American media. PE challenge both Joan Rivers and the audience who offer some push-back on PE's music and views of society.


For sale: I've got an original Public Enemy tour ticket, the original 1988 promo poster for "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back", plus more collectors items. Check them out at my eBay storefront (link at the blog's sidebar).

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