A.K. Paul - Landcruisin'

There's an awful lot of hype surrounding the new track from A.K. Paul, and maybe rightly so.  "Landcruisin'" is a kind of fractured Prince style of R&B, full of disorderly beats and retro, sci-fi synths.  It's kind of infectious...dance music for the huddled, replicating masses.  Listen to the single below and get it from the Paul Institute.

NITE-FUNK

Here's a smooth, nighttime funky synth jam to cruise into the early morning hours to from NITE-FUNK, otherwise known as Nite Jewel and Dam-Funk.  Listen to and download the sexy "Can U Read Me?" below.  Awwwww yeah...

D'Angelo and The Vanguard

I'm curious how many writers and bloggers are rushing to update and edit their year end best-of lists, since D'Angelo came seemingly out of nowhere a week or so ago to drop "Black Messiah," his first album in 14 years.  From the tracks i've heard, it's a really solid neo-soul and R&B offering that wholly indicates that he's still got it...that he never lost it.  Political under and overtones and callbacks to the modern and old school greats of funk and soul, the album feels like an instant classic.  Anxiously awaiting a vinyl release.  Listen to "Sugah Daddy" below.