NY based Manchildblack signs with NY’s Deep Haven Music to release “Live 4 Love” with deep and soulful sound and warm vocals of “Raw Soul” brother. Remixers on the release include label’s head DJ Man-X (recognize the rhythm of Soul Central’s “In-ten-city” here?), Chris Perez from Blvd East with great synth solos and William “ReelSoul” Rodriguez from SOLE Channel. True New York style. read more »

I’d like to recommend my readers another great radioshow I’ve recently open for myself. “Casamena Radio Hour” is a weekly trip to Global Soul: deep, soulful, afro, tribal grooves, rare cuts, everything from house to even soul to salsa. Good selection of good music.

Casamena (aka Carlos Mena) is the man behind Ocha Records and fellow man of Osunlade (Yoruba Rec.), he’s a DJ, producer, MC and a long-time music industry pro. read more »

Another deep spiritual journey dropped on June 3rd from Ocha Records, which is a joint venture of maestro Osunlade [Yoruba Records] and Carlos Mena (aka Casamena). Ocha was launched in 2006 and aims to hip-hop, soul, house, jazz, funk stuff. Being numbered 4 on Ocha Rec., “Like Rain” by Tamara Wellons is also the second single from her upcoming album. read more »