Master Of The Mix spin-masters, Vikter Duplaix and DJ Mars have teamed up to deliver For Players Only a collage of classic Duplaix helmed grooves. With a little help from DJ Doc, the musical collective delivers a fantastic journey that explores the sound that is signature Duplaix.

So who is Vikter Duplaix? Try a Grammy nominated songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and of course DJ. The Philly-bred artist has released several solo albums and has been featured on tracks by Erykah Badu, Clara Hill,  Eric Benet, Incognito, Esthero, Jamiroquai, and the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire. Convinced? Thought so.

DOWNLOAD: “FOR PLAYERS ONLY”

— from the starcloud, NEBULA OUT.

Catch Vikter flex his skills on Master of the Mix every Wednesday @ 10:30 pm est on Centric

By now its no secret Grammy nominated recording artist Bilal (nee Bilal Sayeed Oliver) is back with Airtight’s Revenge. The album—his first in nine years—is said to be a provocative genre-bending album that dissects love, politics and relationships. “It’s a mix of jazz, hip-hop, soul, blues, and experimental free music,” says the Philadelphia bred-singer. Bilal co-produced the album with Steve McKie, who has worked with Jill Scott, Estelle and Vivian Green. The album also features production by Nottz, 88 Keys, Shafiq Husayn of Sa-Ra and Tone Whitefield. A true artist’s artist, the singer has captivated the ears of Erykah Badu, The Roots’ QuestLove, Q-Tip and Janelle Monae.

Log on daily for exclusively videos of the singer dishing on the inspiration behind each track only on SubCentric. Here’s the skinny on tracks one and two.

Airtight’s Revenge available September 14

Bilal on “Cake and Eat it Too” from Centric TV on Vimeo.

Bilal on “Restart” from Centric TV on Vimeo.

Check out the female voice of the  2010  Grammy Nominated Group Foreign Exchange.  Her solo project “The Ballad Of Purple Saint James” will be available May 4!

“BALLAD OF PURPLE SAINT JAMES”  SAMPLER”

[FREE listening and downloading pleasure!] http://www.theforeignexchangemusic.com/

Track List

a) Shadow intro
b) All My Days feat. Darien Brockington
c) Cry Over You feat. Phonte
d) Have A Heart
e) Change Your Mind
f) Starship
g) Shadow Outro

http://www.vimeo.com/10316649

Sa-Ra member and Erykah Badu collaborator Shafiq Husayn performed in LA recently at the monthly event Strictly Social. Witness the vibes.

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Geno was born and raised in Dallas, TX were he cultivated his talent at the Arts Magnet High School, the harmonious hallways as Roy Hargrove, Erykah Badu, and Norah Jones. To further his love of music, Geno studied music at Howard University in Washington, D.C. The next chapter of our story finds our soul Brother touring the world as musical director, arranger, and producer for multiple Grammy award winner, Erykah Badu. He also served as associate executive producer for N’Dambi’s “Tunin’up. Most recently Geno served as a producer and A & R director for soul star Carmen Rodgers.

Shafiq Husayn, best known for his work with Erykah Badu and as a member of Sa-Ra Creative Partners, will be performing in LA this Wednesday March 17, 2010. Expect a layered live experience full of depth and truth as Shafiq performs material from his solo debut, Shafiq En’ A Free-Ka. Also performing will be Rogiérs and Breezy Lovejoy!

Tickets and Details available HERE

Check out Shafiq Husyan:

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Check out the New Video “Jump In The Air”

The Dirty South has done it again — a combination no one saw coming.

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Vikter Duplaix (born in Philadelphia, PA) is a songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and DJ. Duplaix has traditional soul singer’s beginnings – being raised in both Philadelphia and Augusta, Georgia singing in church choirs, and later took work programming drum tracks while working at a Philadelphia studio. He has released several solo records as well as appearing on the releases of Erykah Badu, Jazzanova, King Britt´s Sylk 130, Jamiroquai, Me’Shell Ndegeocello, Incognito, Esthero, Cherokee, Jaguar Wright, Eric Benet and Dynamite MC, often with fellow studio rat James Poyser. Associations with DJ Jazzy Jeff and Kenny Gamble proved to be instrumental to his growth and stature.

His relationship with King Britt led to immersion in dance music. He contributed vocals to Britt’s Scuba project ‘Swell’, and before long, Duplaix was producing his own material. Remixes and collaborations with the likes of Jazzanova and an installment in !K7’s DJ Kicks series all led up to International Affairs, Duplaix’s full-length debut as a solo artist. The album was released in Europe in late 2002; it came out in the United States early the following year on Hollywood Records. His sophomore album release, Bold and Beautiful, followed in 2006 on bbe records. “Make A Baby”, a single from “Bold and Beautiful”, was nominated for a 2008 Grammy Awards in the Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance. Vikter released a new single, “Electric Love”. The single is available as a free download from his website. link for Free Downlaod: http://www.vikterduplaix.com