Neo soul is a term coined by music industry entrepreneur Kedar Massenburg during the late 1990s to market and describe a style of music that emerged from soul and contemporary R&B. Heavily based in soul music, neo soul is distinguished by a less conventional sound than its contemporary R&B counterpart, with incorporated elements ranging from jazz, funk, and hip hop to pop, fusion, and African music. It has been noted by music writers for its traditional R&B influences, conscious-driven lyrics, and strong female presence.

Neo Soul Survivor

And another one....


Tracklist:

For My Ladies- Yussef Dayes
It’s All There- Xavier Omar & ELHAE
Rare Pleasure II- Mndsgn
Prototype- Jeff Bradshaw
Lowrider- halfpastseven & Kretek
Colors- Alex Isley
Lush Grind- Anthony Drawn
Ludesfordays- DJ Jazzy Jeff
Break Even- Potatohead People
Tape Memories-King Chino
Ancestors- Gas-Lab
Sunrays- Khoa & Elmo
Erykah’s Interlude- Moon Allure
Coming & Going -Stan Lodge
Silver Villain- Rotem Sivan
For Leslie-Zo!

Art Of Good Music

A chilled to mid-tempo mix to ride to family. 

Tracklist:

When You're Around- Lusanda & Noxz
Stutter-Danniella Dee
Ooh La La- Jessica Jolia
Nobody Knows- Destin Conrad
Pick Up Your Phone- Play Nice
Jai's Song- THEHONESTGUY
Ambience- Nia Sultana
Erykah's Interlude- Moon Allure
Is It Worth It- Rae Khalil
Elements- Paul Grant
Digits- Grace Sorenson
High Vibration- Valntna
2ManyThings- Gwen Bunn
Chasing- Amelia Rose
Proof- Asal Hazel
Morocco- 9Days
Sun + Moon- Grimm Lynn

Road Trip

The Foreign Exchange is one of my favorite groups. It consists of Phonte and the producer Nicolay. However, they have also teamed up with many other artists and provided them with their signature sound. These artists include Eric Roberson, Sy Smith, Darien Brockington, Stokley, and Zo! That's why I titled this mix The Foreign Exchange Family. This is just good music. Put this mix on, get something to sip on, and vibe with me. Enjoy:) 

Tracklist:

Tell Me Something New- Zo!
All Is Well With Love- Zo! (feat.. Chantae Cann)
Sweat- Zo! (feat.. Stokley)
City Sounds- Nicolay
Indian Summer- Nicolay
Photograph- Sy Smith
Picture Perfect- Eric Roberson
Greater Than The Sun- Zo! (feat Phonte)
DayKeeper- The Foreign Exchange
Hold My Hand- Zo! & Tall Black Guy
Somebody To Love- Darien Brockington
The Newness- Eric Roberson
For Leslie- Zo!
For Tina- Zo!
All The Ways- Sy Smith
Lifelines- Zo! (feat Dornik)
Better- The Foreign Exchange
Come Around- The Foreign Exchange
Making Time- Zo! (feat. Phonte & Choklate)

The Foreign Exchange Music Family

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FOR THE LOVE OF...ERYKAH BADU live recording dj sets: BOOGIE DAN & SAN GABRIEL

After a rousing homage to Lauryn Hill, we have the enormous pleasure of presenting you with another exciting edition of our FTLO... soirees.

Live Recording:
Kami Awori fka CaramelBrown (GENEVA/PARIS)

DJs:
Guest DJ Nadav Neeman (KULI ALMA/TEL AVIV)
DJ San Gabriel (FTLO/BERLIN)
Boogie Dan (ImageCtrl/BERLIN)

Special Drinks: "Apple Tree", Orange Moon" and "Baduizm" created by Bar Mixologist Magdalena Karkosz

Video projection: Tom Laroc (MIAMI)

Hosted by Mo, Carla and Gabriel

If you were at our last "For The Love Of..." event, then you may have waited in line for hours or not made in at all. In order to avoid all that, we're releasing a limited amount of pre-sale tickets starting today! Get them in advance in order to avoid any disappointment at the door!

EARLY BIRD PRESALE TICKETS: 10€
www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-love-…ets-22458917226

For The Love Of...Erykah Badu
Definitely an artist known for being unapologetically bold and unique, Erykah Badu is part of a few gifted artists and producers credited for establishing the "neo soul" genre in the early 90s. Her abstract music has occasionally been likened to live poetry. This conscious songstress went on to quickly sign her first record deal after opening for D’Angelo back in 1994.
She continues to push and define musical barriers by fusing RnB, hip hop and jazz elements. Miss Badu is credited for ohrwurms like the Brown Sugar soundtrack “Love Of My Life (Ode to Hip Hop)", "Apple Tree”, "On and On”, "Bag Lady” and “Tyrone”. Dubbed as the Queen and First Lady of Neo Soul, she has received critical acclaim from the industry's stakeholders and fellow artists alike.

Over the past two decades, Miss Erykah Badu has garnered numerous music awards and nominations including a Grammy in 2000. Besides her multiple albums, Erykah has also been featured alongside reputable artists such as Zap Mama, Flying Lotus, Q-Tip, Bonobo, Tyler the creator, Janelle Monae just to name a few.
For The Love Of
"For The Love Of... “ is a newly established event series that consists of DJ sessions and live showcases celebrating the love for music and paying homage to some of the greatest legends the music industry has brought forth.

ARTIST INFO:

KAMI AWORI (CaramelBrown/GENEVA/PARIS)
Our sterling live performers this time around are a young, promising female duo from Paris. Awori (singer-songwriter) and Karami (pianist turned producer) make up the duo Kami Awori formerly known as CaramelBrown.
Their music is a mix between minimalist Electro Soul, Hip Hop & Afro–Caribbean percussions.
Galvanised by the reception of their debut EP "ESQUISSES", the duo embarked on a European tour with singer DENA.
Upon their return, they produced #THROWBACK, a compilation of laidback remixes with a contemporary vibe. Following its release, their rendition of Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools" was featured on blogs in & out of Switzerland namely JOIZ TV, Reprezent.ch & Dynamic Africa.
The globetrotting twosome then recorded their third EP, "CARAMELBROWN Y VIA LIBRE", with a Cuban collective in Havana. The visuals for their single "Pinot In The Grass" won an Award of Merit at the Los Angeles IndieFEST Film Awards as well as Best Music Video at the Berlin Independent Film Festival.
Kami Awori is currently working on their debut album, "CHAOS", created between New York, Berlin, Kampala & Bamako, and is set to be released later on this year.

Like always, we endeavour to pick a top crew and location. We are excited about the most amazing people set to come around - yes, YOU!

LOCATION
Amano Grand Central's rooftop APARTMENT BAR set right by Hauptbahnhof, Amano Grand Central is the latest addition to Berlin’s buzzing social scene.

APARTMENT on top of AMANO Grand Central Hotel, Heidestrasse 62 (Hauptbahnhof), Berlin


For The Love Of Erykah Badu - DJ Sets by San Gabriel  & Boogie Dan 4 hours live mix 18.03.2016

A tribute to the eclectic sounds of The Foreign Exchange.

Live In Flying Colors  | The Foreign Exchange Tribute Mix

Contact DJ MrWright for all occasions. Birthdays, weddings, private and corporate events. I spin the best in all genres of old school and new school music.https://www.facebook.com/DjMrWright1/ or Mrwrightthedj@gmail.com.

Lots of Phonte and new soul/hip hop artists cover this mix.  ENJOY!

Mr Wright's NeoCentricRnBHipHopSoulStep6

Independent and Neo Soul show Father's DayDJ Corny 17.6.18

Another NeoSoul Mix

J.PERIOD's career-spanning tribute to Ms. Lauryn Hill is cited among hip hop's most influential mixtapes. Tracing the lines of the multi-talented rapper and singer from her Fugees origins to solo fame, J.PERIOD's epic tribute spans 2 volumes of hits, exclusive remixes, rare & unreleased material, concert performances, behind-the-scenes commentary and interviews with Ms. Hill herself. VOl. 1 includes the exclusive "Killing A Soundbody [J.PERIOD Remix]" feat. Buju Banton & Steele (Smif’n’Wessun). Now available to stream worldwide on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-best-of-lauryn-hill-vol-1-fire-dj-mix/1497790682?app=music. 

Cover art by Fuse Green

J.PERIOD - Best of Lauryn Hill (Vol. 1 : Fire)[2020 Remaster + Bonus Tracks]

DJ SAN GABRIEL

Born, raised and living in Berlin, DJ San Gabriel aka Deejay Brother G started his DJ career in 1989, blessing clubs and events all over Europe ever since. San Gabriel represents an eclectic music philosophy which has matured over the last 29 years. His long-lasting career enables him to draw from a massive reservoir abundant with manifold styles. On his turntables, you’ll find the best from Afrobeats, HipHop, Reggae, Dancehall, Latin, RareGroove, Disco, Funk, House, Garage, Afrohouse, Electro, Grime, Bashment, Dubstep, Drum & Bass. Although San Gabriel’s concept meets today’s crossover attitude of Berlin’s clubs it is firmly rooted in his own experiences and performances. But most of all, DJ San Gabriel is a “crowd-friendly” DJ, who creates an atmosphere for the people out there. His sound follows the vibe of the crowd and creates the flow. Great stories for a grand night out! His outstanding individual style gained San Gabriel recognition and success. He’s at home in the clubs of Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Wuppertal, Würzburg, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Munich, Graz, Bern, Zurich, Prague, Budapest, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Sicily, London, Paris, Barcelona, Istanbul, Haiti, New York, Buenos, Aires, Casablanca, Essouira, Marrakech, Tanger, San Diego, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Miami, Tel Aviv, Haifa, Jerusalem, Capetown, Accra, Abuja, Lagos and Dakar. He also played at events such as Berlin Love Parade, Zurich Street Parade , Oasis Festival Marrakech, Feel Festival, Distortion Festival Copenhagen, Teranga Jam Dakar, Afropolitan Festival Lago, Jamrock Abuja, Gurten Festival Bern, Spring Festival Graz, and Miami Art Basel & Winter Music Conference. Among the highlights of his DJ career are gigs at Berlin Film Festival (“Berlinale”), German Film Award (“Deutscher Filmpreis”), German Echo Award and the Film Festival in Cannes. Apart from his activities as DJ and producer, San Gabriel must also be considered an experienced event and music manager. He did the booking and was in charge of all creative music affairs (website, CD compilations and mix tapes) for “101 Lounge” (each thursday at Kudamm 101 Hotel), the Nightcrawlers event at Bristol Hotel/Frankfurt, the “Herz aus Gold” event series (each wednesday and saturday) and the “liveDEMO” events (international booking. During one of the liveDEMO events, he introduced the rather different personalities of Walera Goodman (experimental HipHop and Electro) and Ono (former front man of Walkin’ Large / HipHop) to one another, and joined their exciting new collabo Data mc as co-producer and DJ in june 2004. 

Since 2007 he runs the monthly Party called Hiphop Don't Stop in Berlin, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Wuppertal, Düsseldorf, Munich, Cologne, Zurich, Miami & Tel-Aviv. www.hiphopdontstop.net

Since January 2011 he host the weekly Hiphop Don't Stop Radio Show on 93,6 JAM FM RADIO in Germany.

Since October 2013 djing,musical director (booking and programming) for DEAN Club Berlin (AMANO HOTEL GROUP).

Since March 2014 booking and programming for YAAM Berlin.

From December 2017 - June 2018 managing alternative soul/afropop artist: K.ZIA (Belgium).

https://soundcloud.com/djsangabriel

www.hiphopdontstop.net

instagram.com/djsangabriel

www.residentadvisor.ne/djsangabriel

https://www.facebook.com/hiphopdontstop.official

https://www.facebook.com/deejaysangabriel