THEESatisfaction - Awe Naturale Sub Pop: 2012 Over my couple of years writing here at Potholes I’ve been pretty clear about my affinity for R&B that is alternative , on that progressive soul , boho booty bump , or rooted to the gut bucket blues . Tight song writing, big hooks, and catchy melodies are low on my preferences for contemporary rhythm-n-blues as the late-50s to early-80s had that game on lock. The truth is in a world where rap, electronic, and indie rule the blogosphere, it’s hard for R&B and [...]

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Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click & "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of April 18, 2012 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. Our [...]

Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated [...]

Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & [...]

Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 28, 2012 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. [...]
Bruce Springsteen has just notched his tenth U.S. No. 1 album - knocking off the previously unstoppable juggernaut that is Adele, no less - on the Billboard charts. But with the kickoff for the massive Wrecking Ball world tour just around the corner, there are probably just as many burning questions in the minds of Boss fans, as there are [...]
Esperanza Spalding comes into this already boasting an impressive resume: flinty jazz bassist, carmel-voiced chanteuse, Grammy sensation. With Radio Music Society, she clearly hopes to add another line: Pop star. Far more accessible than 20102s somewhat stuffy flipside release Chamber Music Society, this new effort stirs elements of neo-soul (the lead single, "Black Gold"), Tin Pan Alley ("Hold On Me"), [...]
Funky guitarist, gifted composer, hipster arranger, giving philanthropist and hit-making svengali, Nile Rodgers is just as chic as ever. And still shaking every thing he's got. In fact, he's set for a return on March 31 to the legendary Hammerstein in New York City for "Legends of Disco 'Live' at the Ballroom," an event which promises to recreate a Studio [...]

Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of March 7, 2012 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and [...]

Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 29, 2012 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. [...]
One of the better blues based albums to come out in a while - respects the old but embraces something new.
Allen Stone released his self-titled album in October 2011, with smooth, groovy vocals and instrumentation.

Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion [...]

Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 15, 2012 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & [...]

There's no better way to remember what Whitney Houston's done for us and what we'll remember her by than with a beautiful acapella of her song, "How Will I Know," leaving her voice alone & unadulterated. I don't know of many singers who sound this good by themselves, but I know this is just as amazing as any with instrumentals added.

Player (via Podomatic feed): Direct mp3 Download (right click and "save as") This is the latest episode of the syndicated FuseBox Radio Broadcast with DJ Fusion & Jon Judah for the week of February 8, 2012 with some new and classic Hip-Hop & Soul Music, news and commentary. [...]
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