Love can be a very strange thing. It can bring polarizing individuals together for a common mission that is often greater then themselves. For the case of Candice Anitra and Mustafa Effortless, the unifying force of love and music has brought together a left-of-soul songstress and a consciousness-raising emcee to create The Love Machine Project. With their blend of Tina-Turner-meets-Guru alien pop, here is their first single “Love Machine” from the cosmically created EP, The Love Machine Project scheduled for release June 4th. Tell us what you think?

Candice Anitra moves to the beat of the funky drummer and that’s never been more evident than with her new release “Love Sick”; an urgent plea for self-love and an aggressive approach for self-respect. When she is moved, she flows and words and images attach to the parts of her brain that creates aural and visual magic for her thoughts.

“Love Sick” is not your typical song and releasing it on Valentine’s Day is typical for Anitra, as she attempts to spread the love she has developed for herself to young woman who in her words, “Find themselves in a body they don’t have an owner’s manual for”. “Love Sick” is as important as Candice Anitra is right now. She’s a voice to those that believe no one is speaking for them.

Candice Anitra releases her second album, “The Big Tree”, March 28th.

This post was submitted by Al-Lateef Farmer.

GFM NYC Fam we want to take some time out today and help spread the word about some very importing events going on in the city that will benefit the people of Haiti. Artists are coming together and using their gifts to make a difference for a country and people that need all of our support.

From the press release

Jan 9th, 2012

NYC- Philly born/Brooklyn based singer/songwriter Candice Anitra http://www.candiceanitra.com has finished up in the studio her eagerly awaited sophomore project ‘Big Tree’ which will see a release on March 28th, 2012 world-wide.

One of the songs off the danceable/soul endeavour was inspired by the devastating Earthquake in Haiti. The song “Today” marks 2 years later and addresses mother nature, emotion and our vulnerability.

“Today” the music video will have its premiere at SOB’s at the Kreyol Hip Hop 4 Haiti Benefit on Wednesday, Jan 11th and will be available to everyone to watch on Jan 12th.. (more…)

GFM Fam wanted to put you up on a highly anticipated album due out in March 2012 from Candice Anitra entitled Big Tree. With Joel Hamilton (Elvis Costello, Nina Simone, Blakroc, Dub Trio, Matisyahu, Talib Kweli, Soulive, Lettuce) handling the production duties and mastering by Brian Gardner the set is sure to be a sonic treat. Checkout the track “Teatro” which is featured here in the album video teaser. (more…)

GFM fam we wanted to put you on to two great offerings from Candice Anitra. First the video…

A pacifist in pumps / Not afraid to throw a punch / Or eat your hurt feelings for lunch,” begins Candice Anitra on the female powered anthem, “Too Much Woman.” The video for the track was created by award-winning director, Vinz Feller, and award-winning animator, Biljana Labovic. In the video, featuring live actors backed by illustrated technicolor settings, Candice faces derogatory and inhibiting comments. She responds by drawing boxes around the perpetrators, effectively caging them in, as she chastises their disrespect and croons, “Nah, nah, nah boo boo / Too much for you you / Who’s stuck in a box – me or you?” The surreal illustrated backgrounds contrast with the serious subject matter and position Candice as a confident woman who will not let others confine nor define her, true to her vision as a person and artist. ‘The Big Tree’ will be available in Jan 2012. Check out the remix which is available as a free download after the break. (more…)