iMusic... Metabeats + Vanity Jay - Passport (Video)

I knew I was missing out by not checking out Metabeats' new record with Vanity Jay titled "Passport" but I didn't know how much I was missing out until now. Here's the excellent new music video for "Passport" which was recently premiered by Dazed & Confused, check it out UP top... "Passport" is out NOW on Associated Minds and you can purchase it on iTunes.

#Peace.Love.Passport

iMusic... Prince - Breakfast Can Wait

Spotted over at Pinboard Blog, we've got some brand NEW music from the great one Prince to share with you! This one is titled "Breakfast Can Wait" and it was recently unveiled on his own website 3rd Eye Girl. Listen below and purchase it now along with "Screwdriver" which he unveiled the other week and a couple new remixes HERE for only $0.88 each...

#Peace.Love.BreakfastCanWait

iMusic... Skillit - Running Things (Produced by Bobby Tank)

With less than three weeks until he releases his debut album titled Skillit Bang, East London Hip-Hop artist Skillit unveils an exclusive album cut from the record titled "Running Things" which sees fast-rising beatsmith Bobby Tank on production. Listen below:

#Peace.Love.RunningThings

iVideo... D'Angelo - Brown Sugar (Live at Vega, Copenhagen)

From the second show of his 2012 comeback tour - LIVE at Vega in Copenhagen, Denmark - here is D'Angelo channeling his inner Prince to perform this Funky rendition of his classic track "Brown Sugar", check out the footage UP top...

#Peace.Love.BrownSugar

iMusic... MNEK - If He's The One

16-year British Nigerian old singer, songwriter and producer MNEK - signed to Moshi Moshi Records - unveils a brand new song titled "If He's The One" for FREE download and it's one helluva catchy New Jack Swing-influenced number. Listen below and get your download underneath...

Download: MNEK - If He's The One

#Peace.Love.MNEK

iVideo... The Hippy Mafia - King Of The Sky

Introducing "21st Century Commonweath Soul" band by the name of The Hippy Mafia with their brand new single titled "King Of The Sky". The Manchester/Toronto band can count Liam Gallagher and Andy Bell of Beady Eye and Oasis as fans so it does mean you might wanna pay attention here, check out the visuals to their new single UP top...

Purchase: The Hippy Mafia - King Of The Sky (iTunes)

#Peace.Love.KingOfTheSky

iVideo... Genius Collective - Stronger Than Me (Amy Winehouse Cover/Tribute)

"Birmingham based Soul / Funk / Hip Hop Septet Genius Collective's acoustic tribute to the late great Amy Winehouse. This version of the now somewhat haunting "Stronger Than Me" is performed live by 4 of the 7 Genius Collective members; Kezia Johnson (Vocals), Bonez (Keys), Tee Pett (Guitar), Vice (Percussion) (The additional GC members are - Alto Smith (Sax), Ste Sheldon (Guitar) & pincher (Drums)." - Genius Collective

Directed by Jaspal Kandola for Dilated Films, here's the video for an acoustic cover of the late great Amy Winehouse's "Stronger Than Me" from emerging Birmingham-based Soul/Funk/Hip-Hop band Genius Collective, hope you like it! If you do like it, get your download on below...

Download: Genius Collective - Stronger Than me (Amy Winehouse Cover/Tribute)

Keep Tabs on Genius Collective: Facebook // Twitter // Youtube

#Peace.Love.StrongerThanMe

iMusic... Hologram Heart Parade - Dirty Heart

"Hologram Heart Parade formed at the turn of 2011. Combining Tom Tom Club's playful vigour and Grace Jones' brooding menace. The two-woman, three-man band led by Glasgow born singer and songwriter Pauline Johnston recall pop's soulful side while tipping their hat to Sparks, Roxy Music, Prince and the The Pointer Sisters. The promo release of "DIRTY HEART" bristles with glamour and a laid-back disco heartbeat that compels you to dance the pain away. It is available as a free download now."

This is that GOOD GOOD music - excellent Pop music filled with great vocals, lush synths, groovy guitar licks and well funky drum patterns that take you right back to the 80's - courtesy of emerging Manchester quintet Hologram Heart Parade led by singer/songwriter Pauline Johnston... A sure winner, this!

Download: Hologram Heart Parade - Dirty Heart (Bandcamp)

#Peace.Love.HologramHeartParade

iMusic... Frequently Asked Questions - Pied Piper

I'm quite feeling this here record titled "Pied Piper" from emerging Manchester-based Soul/Funk band Frequently Asked Questions... Check it out below and lemme know what you think!

In related news, Frequently Asked Questions have been nominated in the Funk/Soul/Blues category at this year's The People's Music Awards (TPMA) which is to be held in London's The Scala on Saturday, June 18! For more information on the award ceremony, click HERE!

#Peace.Love.EmergingMusic

iMusic... Theophilus London + Sara Quin - Why Even Try

Brand NEW Music from the colossal one they call Theophilus London featuring Sara Quin of indie-rock outfit, Tegan & Sara. This one is titled 'Why Even Try' and is the lead single off of Mr. London's forthcoming 'Lovers Holiday' EP due out on February 8th.Very funkadelic and very soulful from Theophilus London and Sara Quin's hook and background vocals are just the lick!

Download: Theophilus London + Sara Quin - Why Even Try

#WhyEvenTry

iParty... The Red & White Party x Ruby Blue x December 23rd 2010

We Plug GOOD Music's final event of 2010 is their Christmas/End of Year Party this Thursday to celebrate what has been a great year in Emerging Music, at the exclusive and intimate Terrace Bar of West End club, Ruby Blue at the heart of Leicester Square in London. 

"All year round, One Mic and The Playhouse Club have showcased the very best of London's Up & Coming Talent, now they have come together to bring you 'The Red & White Party'; This Winter season's exclusive party to celebrate a year of our home-grown EMERGING MUSIC. It goes without saying that 2010 has been ground-breaking BUT 2011 is going to be even bigger so come party, network & celebrate Emerging Music with US at the BIGGEST PARTY of the year." - Press Release

 Read on for more details & how to get yourself on the Guestlist for what is looking like the PARTY that you do NOT wanna miss... With exclusive LIVE PAs from some of the stand-out emerging artists we've seen on the scene this year PLUS a special extended House Music set from the one they call Ossie as well as a specially requested Afrobeat set from a special guest DJ and an opportunity for emerging artists to hear their songs getting played in the party and LOADS more! It's obviously A LOT so check the details after the jump...

iAlbum... Iman Williams - Stupid Human Tricks

I'm a good two weeks late with this BUT amazing Soulful Hip-Hop artist/singer Iman Williams blessed us with her brand NEW album at the end of last month and it is really and truly a breathe of fresh air to listen to this album which excels at encompassing and merging Soul, Hip-Hop, Funk and Electro music effortlessly to create an opus of a record. Kudos to Ms. Williams and Buscrates 16-Bit Ensemble who handles production on 'Stupid Human Tricks'. Look out for my review of the album over at We Plug Good Music BUT in the mean time, you need to feel this goodness for yourself! Press Play below & just let it marinate...

Purchase: Iman Williams - Stupid Human Tricks

#UntilTheNextTime...

iVideo... Chromeo - Hot Mess

This Chromeo song is just the tune right now! So much Funk & Soul in those vocals from Dave 1! I absolutely Love It! Makes me feel like it's the weekend already... 'Hot Mess' is off of this Canadian Electrofunk's third studio album titled 'Business Casual' which is out now! I heard through the grapevine that La Roux is on another version of this song (hope she doesn't ruin it!)

Purchase: Chromeo - Hot Mess

#YouActLikeYouGotNothingToLose

iSHOWCASE... 24TH OCTOBER 2010 = allaboutgoodmusic LIVE @ JOSHUA BROOKS x MANCHESTER

"Bringing something fresh and fundamental to the heart of Manchester, allaboutgoodmusic Live! is a new and exciting live music event. It combines the talents of the UKs most promising artists and musicians – to create the most inspiring and emotive live performances. Music on the night will be a fusion of Soul, Funk, RnB and Acoustic Hip-Hop, with artists performing both original material and cover versions in their own unique styles. Housed in the cool and ambient basement of Joshua Brooks; it is guaranteed to be an enjoyable night filled with good vibes!" - allaboutgoodmusic Events

The good folks at Allaboutgoodmusic are preparing to turn the city of Manchester OUT with some quality live music this Sunday! The line-up that they've put together is immensely dope and that's putting it very lightly. They've managed to get one of the best London-based live bands around, The Remedies to play at their gig. That in itself is a treat worth any money but if only that were all, they also have The Mouse Outfit, GREEDS & Shakka playing at this gig... Check out the exhibits and more information about the event right after the jump!