Talk about truth in advertising… if you wanted to know what does Honey Larochelle sound like, you need to look no further than aptly given professional moniker: Honey. Warm, rich and soothing it makes perfect sense that she is an in-demand background singer,producer, arranging, and writer. Having shared the stage with music industry luminaries such as Brand New Heavies and Joss Stone, Omar and Roberta Flack the demands of which barely left Honey anytime to explore her inner muse. Fortunately for us Honey’s time and sound has come in the form of her debut album The Yes Feeling out tomorrow March 19th.

Check out some of the clips from the project after the jump as well as the album cover which enabled to take you to a point of purchase. In these very pages we often lament about the lack, Honey Larochelle is not an artist that would be in that category. This type of music, from this type of artist is just what we need to take us into a new season, perhaps with birds, bees, flowers oh and yeah some Honey. (more…)

Filled with an abstract and whimsical tone of visual storytelling, Joss Stone’s video has an otherworldly context and slightly nods at artist, Salvador Dali from The Persistence of Memory.  Originally done by the indie pop/rock group, Broken Bells, Stone’s voice brings a texture of soul that lends a nice twist of interpretation for the single, The High Road. Here are both versions for your listening pleasure. Tell us what you think of Stone’s remake. (more…)

Check out some of the new music released this week.

Sparkle: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Leela James: Loving You More In The Spirit Of Etta James

Lenny Williams: Still In The Game

Karyn White: Carpe Diem

Joss Stone: The Soul Sessions Vol. 2

J. Moss: V4… The Other Side

Allen Stone: Allen Stone (Physical Re-Release)

Various Artists: Smooth Jazz Tribute To Jaheim

Checkout this all star collection of artists including Anthony Hamilton, Joss Stone, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Mary Mary rendition of “We Shall Overcome” dedicated to that fateful day in Memphis 44 years ago.

Soundtrack For a Revolution celebrates the vitality of this music. Directed by Bill Guttentag and Dan Sturman (Nanking), and executive produced by Danny Glover, Soundtrack for a Revolution is a vibrant blend of heart-wrenching interviews, dramatic images, and thrilling contemporary performances — a film of significance, energy and power.

The freedom songs evolved from slave chants, from the labor movement, and especially from the black church. The music enabled blacks to sing words they could not say, and it was crucial in helping the protesters as they faced down brutal aggression with dignity and non-violence.

Soundtrack for a Revolution on iTunes http://ow.ly/8sS8E
Soundtrack for a Revolution on Amazon http://ow.ly/8NcA6

Soundtrack for a Revolution tells the story of the American Civil Rights Movement through its powerful music. Featuring music from: THE ROOTS, MARY MARY, JOHN LEGEND, WYCLEF, RICHIE HAVENS, THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA, ANTHONY HAMILTON, JOSS STONE, VIVIAN GREEN, AND ANGIE STONE

In stores 2/14.

Preorder it on iTunes here ow.ly/8sS8E
Preorder it on Amazon.com here ow.ly/8NcA6

20 yrs ago a friend and ventured on a 20-30min ride outside of Atlanta to go see Quincy Jones’ documentary “Listen up”. To say we were awe struck was an understatement. But it is safe to say that we were forever Quincy Jones fans….and students.

Fast forward 20 yrs and Q releases a new disc “Soul Bossanostra”. My friend and I are split on it. He bought it and thinks it’s pretty good. I signed the save Q from himself petition on GFM! Who am I to criticize Quincy Jones?! The man has certainly done his share for music. However I do wish he would’ve leaned more on his musical ear instead of his commercial eye.

But instead of complaining I decided to play a little game. If I had to “share” my suggestions w/Quincy about the direction to take for a project here’s what I would’ve suggested for the Dude!

Project Title: Genius in the Key of Quincy

1. The Roots,Jill Scott, Badu,Mos Def, Talib,Common, Bilal, Jaguar Wright, Q-Tip,Jazzyphatnastees – Listen Up
Interlude of the Roots playing a score piece from one of Q’s films

2. Raphael Saadiq - Light up the Night(Brothers Johnson cover)
Interlude of Saadiq & Joss Stone jamming on “It’s my party”

3. Sy Smith & Lettuce – Razzamatazz (BGV- Lalah,Rahsahaan,Ledisi, Kenya Hathaway, Bilal)
Interlude of Lettuce playing a film score (more…)