As we all patiently await the return of D’angelo, DJ RoddyRod makes us reminisce the music of yore with a four track sampler aptly titled “Vudu 4 u”—which serves as an appetizer for an upcoming EP of the same name. RoddyRod loops, chops and puts his stamp on D’s classic “Voodoo” album. If this is any indication of whats to come —we say send it on, send it through.

DOWNLOAD: “Vudu 4 u”

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Napoleon Wright II has released his debut album, “Home” and made it available for download. The mutlti-talented artist from Raleigh, NC wrote and produced the majority of the project. The album features Von Pea from well known hip-hop group, Tanya Morgan, and Charlie Smarts and Tab-One of Kooley High.

Download “Home” by Napoleon Wright II.

Electro/Jazz producer Benedict Lamdin (aka Nostalgia 77) takes to the camera to speak on ”The Sleepwalking Society,” his long-awaited fourth studio album. Lamdin, who has created tracks for Alice Russell and Lizzy Parks, taps into the sounds of folk and blues. “The Sleepwalking Society” will be available March 22nd.

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Critically acclaimed Detroit-based producer Apollo Brown is setting the stage for the March 1st release of his instrumental album “CLOUDS,” with a mini-mix. Mixed by TreeTops; the project features classic, rare, and exclusive joints all produced by Brown.

Track Listing:
01. Danny Brown “The Wizard”
02. Dudley Perkins “Heaven & Hell” [rmx]
03. MagestikLegend “Brag Language”
04. Bang Bang [instro]
05. Diamond District “Streets Won’t Let Me Chill” [rmx]
06. Helpless Dreamer [instro]
07. The Left ft. MarvWon “Real Detroit” [rmx]
08. Finale “Departure”
09. The Left ft. Mu “Battle Axe”

Mixed by TreeTops
Produced by Apollo Brown

DOWNLOAD : APOLLO BROWN MINI-MIX

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Teedra Moses “Together We Grind”

It’s been seven years since R&B singer Teedra Moses came out with an album. When her debut Complex Simplicity was released, music lovers were introduced to a very unique sound. During her “absence” the songwriter penned hits for Macy Gray, Mary J. Blige, Teairra Marie and several others. Aside from touring and putting out a few mixtapes, there’s been a huge desire for Moses to recreate the magic that once was. As she preps for her upcoming album, “The Young Lioness” and a brand new video for “R U 4Real,” her most recent single comes in the form of “I Adore You.” Click here to listen. —Jeremy Clayton

Indie soul finally has a place to call home in Los Angeles thanks to Nu-Soul Magazine and The Little Temple. Starting Thursday February 10th, music lovers can catch the best in independent soul music and beyond at Nu-Thursdays—the new weekly event at the cozy Silverlake venue Little Temple. Things are kicking off in a big way for Grammy weekend with an outstanding showcase of some of the biggest names in soul right now including 2011 Grammy nominees Eric Roberson and Carolyn Malachi, who are serving as the hosts for the evening. Performances by Yahzarah, Sy Smith, and Avery*Sunshine are on tap. This event rocks until 2am so you know it’s gonna be a party.

Tickets are on sale for just $15 via http://templebarconcepts.tickets.musictoday.com/

Upcoming artists performing at Nu-Thursdays include Choklate, Jaguar Wright, Lady Alma, Taylor McFerrin and Nikko Gray.

Tai Allen from the legendary Vicelounge crew, serves up “Canned Goods”—a deliciously classic tune that makes one reminiscence on the days of good music.

Music producer Kil has been churning out beats for indie artists for years. With a production style that’s reminiscent of DJ Premier and Pete Rock, the Philadelphia native is releasing “Through the Wire”—a mix of heavy hitting instrumentals that are spiced with sound bites from the HBO series “The Wire” (one of the best shows in the history of television). ”Through the Wire is the perfect marriage between two of my loves, making beats and the HBO television series The Wire. I’ve been addicted to the Wire since it first dropped in 2002 and have been using samples from the show to match the mood of my beats ever since. Over the years I’ve made a rack of beats like this, and decided to put this project together for all the Wire heads out there. If you mess with the Wire and dope beats, this album is right up your alley,” said Kil. The CD is available for download in both clean and dirty versions.

Download: Through The Wire (Clean) | Through The Wire (Dirty)

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