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Mix Master Bestor: Tunnelgazing Into Lo-Fi Soul

    How did we get to this point? In 2019 the derivations of R&B spread like a great sycamore tree. However, the prominence and preeminence of R&B is nothing new, nevertheless, the character of it in today’s day and age is something pretty remarkable. Trace back to the late 70’s with the rise of Disco and you’ll see one of the first times the world of popular music was ensconced in the groove and melody of R&B. The chart-topping...

Mix Master Bestor’s Modern Soulness Vol. IX

Yes, there are nine of these things, but this is the first one I have posted. These mixes, all falling under the umbrella theme of “Modern Soulness” have been some of my favorite to make lately because the world of Soul/R&B is constantly becoming more complex and intriguing. New talents like Jorja Smith, Kali Uchis, and Daniel Caesar continue to emerge and integrate themselves into the community that is modern R&B. The greatest proof of this “community” is that all...