“Lady” is the third single from D’Angelo’s classic debut album Brown Sugar. “Lady” went to #10 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and #2 on the R&B chart. Check out the remix video below too!

Special Sundays Radio Show and The Mad Bloggers present: “Love H.E.R.”, a compilation of artists using Common’s extended metaphor of a woman to describe his relationship with hip hop. The songs selected incorporate hip-hop artists from all over the country, from mainstream to underground and female to male. Whether you used to love her, still love her, love her again or she’s the love of your life, this is for you… head here to get that goodness!

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Some new audio goodness from Robert Glasper with Erykah Badu doing it on that vocals… a take on the Mongo Santamaria composition Afro Blue this will be included on Robert’s next project Black Radio. Also, make sure you head over to robertglasper.com to pre-order Black Radio as well as to sign up for a free download.

Robert Glasper x Erykah Badu – Afro Blue by BamaLoveSoul

No it’s not Sunday(this tune is certainly a prime candidate for our “Cover Me” series) but the reason I selected this song today is all about the 0:03 mark. Ms. Badu says it all there. Because this is truly “Grown Folks Music” (more…)

If you haven’t had a chance to peep out the RE:GENERATION series in which a variety of DJs will team up with artists from all genres, Mark Ronson has crafted all-star collaborative cut A La Modeliste. On this jazzy ensemble banger, the UK DJ/producer/songwriter/guitarist comes together with Erykah Badu, Trombone Shorty, Mos Def, Zigaboo Modeliste and the Dap Kings. Dig…

Mark Ronson – A La Modeliste (ft. Erykah Badu, Mos Def & Dap Kings) (RE:GENERATION) by Moosetache

Great new mixtape from GFM fave Collette which serves as the overture for forthcoming full length album Revolution due out later this Spring. Revolution is a truly independent fan-funded production which you can read about here. Instead of talking about making a difference Collette and her supporters are making a difference in the marketplace 101 supporters made this project a reality. Now that’s a Revolution! Checkout Coco By Request below and head on over to Collette’s Bandcamp to purchase a download to keep the Revolution going.

From the album New Amerykah Part Two: Return of the Ankh, directed by Flying Lotus!

Erykah Badu – Gone Baby, Don’t be Long from beeple on Vimeo.

RAHBI is the soul of Rock and Roll, a revolving energy that continues to produce Legends, Statements, Superstars & Icons. Musical Goddess Erykah Badu has dubbed RAHBI as “Pure Light” while Janelle Monae says his fearlessness inspires her. RAHBI’s new single “ROLLERCOASTER,” produced by Grammy award winning artist PJ Morton, encourages the world to live life on the fun side… A lovely prelude to his forthcoming studio album “GoldenChild.”

Future/Past, New/Familiar: “Rollercoaster” is an electronic musical cine-play that contains flourishes of Newcleus, Laid Back and Linn Drum era Prince coupled with a multi-layered vocal ensemble that is reminiscent of the “Wall of Sound” that doesn’t make its way into many of today’s production. If you would like to be transported on a ride that is equal parts aural and cerebral stimulation, press play. You can purchase the EP on iTunes here.

Rollercoaster by GrownFolksMusic