Damn` these are really amazing! can listen to these all night long

On November 12th, singer/songwriter Ab & beat-smith 14KT will release the collaboration album, “Saturn Return.” Five years in the making, the progressive soul album was created during a transitory period of their lives.

While on the surface the album seems to be about a story of a man and woman, it’s also about growing up and reexamining choices to have a better future. Fittingly called Saturn Return after the astrological transit that everyone experiences between ages 27-30, this collaboration between Ab and 14KT show two artists that combine their years of musical experience and personal angst to create a soulful, galactic journey that everyone can relate to.

The first single from the album is a co-produced funk record titled “Lover’s Galaxy” that is reminiscent of legends “Zapp & Roger” due to Ab’s use of the vocoder on top off 14KT’s rhythmic drum pulse. “Lover’s Galaxy” is the introduction to the holy matrimony of 14KT’s hard-hitting drums and euphoric atmosphere coupled with Ab’s melodic and soulful approach to instrumentation.

“Lover’s Galaxy” is also the beginning of the story of “Ab” and “Lalah”, two fictional characters that are caught in a whirlwind romance throughout the entire Saturn Return album. On this record we meet Ab as he’s attempting to court Lalah and encouraging her to “let her guard down.” The invitation is as much for Lalah as it is for the listener that is beginning this journey into a rare soul album with a definitive purpose.

Lover's Galaxy is available for free download at www.saturnreturnalbum.com

About Ab:

Aaron Abernathy, professionally known as Ab, is a multi-talented musician -- singer, songwriter, producer, and entertainer. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Ab joined the ranks of artists like Donny Hathaway and Roberta Flack as a graduate from the prestigious music program at Howard University, where he sharpened his vocal abilities and musicianship. With outstanding talents as both a keyboard player and a vocalist, he has collaborated and acted as musical director for global touring acts Black Milk and Slum Village as well as collaborated with Grammy-nominated artists including Jack White, The Foreign Exchange, and Eric Roberson.

About 14KT:

Kendall Tucker, professionally known as 14KT, is an extraordinary producer/DJ hailing from Ypsilanti, Michigan. As a two-time winner of Red Bull's Big Tune national beat battle competition, 14KT has produced for the likes of Mayer Hawthorne, Bun B, Jay Electronica, and Aloe Blacc. As a DJ he’s performed at SXSW as well as one of the most influential venues for the 'beat music' genre, “Low End Theory.” 14KT has also been spotted on tour with Mayer Hawthorne, across the U.S. and Canada, and throughout Europe.

For more information contact:

Jeff Klein
Jeff@asideworldwide.com

Ab & 14KT "Lover's Galaxy" Prod by 14KT

2009 Release on Record Breakin' Download while it lasts...

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D'Angelo - Devil's Pie (Diomo's version)

a song to listen to while losing your streak on duolingo

Flow in the beauty of this very moment...

Take You There

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For the second installment of our monthly Dutch producer series,  we invited Rotterdam-based producer Moods to the Red Bull Studios Amsterdam.
Each month we invite a Dutch producer to showcase his artistry and challenge him to work in an amazingly fruitful environment.

The Red Bull Studios Amsterdam is a state-of-the-art recording and production facility, where renowned and up-and-coming artists, are provided with everything they need in order to celebrate and create music!

We also invited the alluring SIAM from Ghent (Belgium) to lay down some amazing vocals and managed to record and mix everything within a day. Her jazzy style of singing fits perfectly with Nick's production on the newly created song "Organic".

If you enjoy the music, please be so kind to hit the REPOST button or leave a nice comment.

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Artwork by Serena Indigo: htpp://serenaindigo.wix.com/indigo
Mixing & Mastering by @Flixor
Shot & Cut by Joao Costa: htpp://joaombcosta.com

Moods X SIAM - Organic

Dedicated to the late and great J Dilla! R.I.P.

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IAMNOBODI - OneForDilla

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KA-YU - No Need To Feel Blue

Twitter: @isattasheriff 

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--Lyrics--
Copyright: Isatta Sheriff 

Yeah I had it hard 
But I ain't had it like this
I sit and jog my memory 
As I try and reminisce 
I was only 17 and my life took a dip
Family suicide 
I felt like I wanted to quit 
Fast forward 
See another version of me opposite 
We're so similar 
That in my gut I felt sick
Except I'm on the other side now
That child calls me miss
I said I understand 
While not letting the tears drip
As we sit 
On top of that
It seems their home life is a myth
I know mine weren't the best
I'll admit but my mum never quit 
These days it's so much harder 
Just to fit 
Their gotta find themselves a clique
At a click 
And their fight net drama 
And pornograpy pics
The sensation leaves a dip
When their emotions hit 
But why resist huh?
It's seems that Facebook’s 
Tryna disprove Christ 
So now their just deleting God 
From their life
Is that right? 

-Hook-

Hey little brother
Hey little sister
Do you know your ready?
Try to remember 
When they're looking heavy 
Don't feel the pressure 
Your skills are many 
We'll pull together 
Hey little brother 
Hey little sister 
Do you know your ready
Try to remember
They can't tell you different 
You can be whatever 
I see the way your thinking
Your mind’s really clever 

It seems like every kid that I've met
at some point has been bullied 
He might be estranged 
Then again
His dad might be at the bookies 
Or his mum might be pushy 
Put herself first rookie 
You might just see a hoodie 
He's a sheep in wolves clothing really 
I see them 
souls that will make your heart melt 
Sitting their 
I can't tell you how I felt 
He's a product of society 
And now he needs our help 
If he could only see the skills 
In himself 
He's got a heart full of wealth 
Your talented
Don't kill you mind with Cannbis 
I know you've seen calamity 
Through sweat and tears 
You've managed it 
Articulated analyst 
Just use it as a catalyst 
The makings of an activist 
Yeah you can beat the challenges 
You got big tracks 
And spit game 
But sometimes you don't come in 
Because you can't afford the train
It's ok young Donny 
Theirs no need to be ashamed 
No need to overcompensate 
When you talk of Cash 
And big chains 

-Hook-

Hey little brother
Hey little sister
Do you know your ready?
Try to remember 
When they're looking heavy 
Don't feel the pressure 
Your skills are many 
We'll pull together 
Hey little brother 
Hey little sister 
Do you know your ready
Try to remember
They can't tell you different 
You can be whatever 
I see the way your thinking
Your mind’s really clever 

I ain't tryna knock you
I see you got that hood fame 
You can spit a sick verse 
Create a picture 
No frame
I see you got it in your veins
Some of your tracks are insane
No I don't want you detained 
So I don't back it 
when you rap 'bout cocaine (Na man)
My little friend 
I ain't seen him in a while 
Give him praise 
He'll light up the whole room 
With his smile   
Now his missing 
I know you got our problems 
Yeah I feel frustrated 
Cause I can't cure any of them 
Plus 
I'm Aunty Tor 
I'm thinking bout 
My nieces and my nephews 
There's dramas 
And I'm tryna think of ways 
That I can rescue 
Its hurts so much 
Be need to see that God 
He is the refuge
It's not what I do
You're gonna be incredible 
You're reaching for the stars 
Leave behind all your baggage 
You won't even need a car 
I ain't talking bout the riches 
When I say you'll go far 
Free your mind and you'll be higher
Than The shard 
You're large 

-Hook-

Hey little brother
Hey little sister
Do you know your ready?
Try to remember 
When they're looking heavy 
Don't feel the pressure 
Your skills are many 
We'll pull together 
Hey little brother 
Hey little sister 
Do you know your ready
Try to remember
They can't tell you different 
You can be whatever 
I see the way your thinking
Your mind’s really clever

Feelin Sunday AF

Evil Needle - Another Smooth Ride

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