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The Grooveblaster & Anji Bee “Destiny” Lyrics Video

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Retro beat maestro, The Grooveblaster, and soulful songstress, Anji Bee, have created a number of laid back collaborations over the past decade, but “Destiny” is perhaps their best yet. Though originally released in mid 2016 as a digital single, this is the first time it’s been released on YouTube. It’s high time this beautiful chill out song had an equally gorgeous video. Get ready to swing into spring with this flowery lyric video shot and edited by Ms Bee, herself!

Buy the “Destiny” single on Bandcamp or iTunes.

 

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Anji Bee and The Grooveblaster Release ‘Destiny’

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‘Destiny’ the beautiful new single from The Grooveblaster & Anji Bee is now available on iTunes. It is the 12th and final single of the Grooveblaster’s 12 singles in 12 months campaign, and the ninth song this duo has created together. In 2008, The Grooveblaster created a remix of “This Truth,” by Anji’s band, Lovespirals. Soon after, she contributed vocals to 2 tracks on The Grooveblaster album, ‘Cities Streets & Bebop Nights.’ Another two collaborations were created for his 2011 album, ‘Out of the Past,’ and 2 more Grooveblaster remixes were produced from Anji’s first solo album, ‘Love Me Leave Me.’ There are tentative plans to re-release all of these collabs in one collection, potentially with one or two more original songs by the duo. Keep your eyes out for more news!

Or Buy ‘Destiny’ by The Grooveblaster & Anji Bee on iTunes

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‘Put Some Music On EP’ Out Now

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Anji Bee’s first single from her upcoming debut solo album was recently released by 3345 Music. The Put Some Music On EP includes The Grooveblaster mix from his latest album, Out Of The Past (which AcidTed described as, “a bit wee small hours, smokier and sleazier” than the original mix), plus a dubby mix by 3345 Music’s own 3C, and 2 brand new remixes by Intensity of Sound, the project of veteran German dance producers, Marcel Grasmück and Kay Praag. The Intensity of Sound “Retro Funk Mix” hit #2 on the Traxsource Lounge Essential 20 list in December and #16 on the Juno Recommends Downtempo list for January, whereas DJ Oxide at Resident Advisor and Urbnet’s Jackhouse Magazine listed the full Put Some Music On EP at #2 on his Top 10 Picks for January 2012.

Purchase your copy of Anji Bee’s Put Some Music On EP now!

Promo from 3345 Music:

A seriously sultry voice oozes soul and emotion. “Put Some Music On” describes the proper end to a day… Anji Bee brings it to life in a cinematic setting.

Intensity of Sound’s Retro Funk Mix – Recalling the Lisa Stansfield era, Intensity of Sound delivers a fresh take on a retro feeling.

Original Version – The impeccable production and Anji’s tremendous vocal range drive a downbeat trip to downtown.

Intensity of Sound Deep House Excursion – A moment moving past too fast, Intensity of Sound captures the vibe and groove.

The Grooveblaster Mix – With a jazzy combination of guitar and groove, the Grooveblaster creates his own masterpiece.

3C Ragga Club Mix – A left turn into the deepest of beats and bass, a totally down nightmare not on wax…

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Anji Bee on ‘Out Of The Past’ By GROOVEBLASTER

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The second full-length album by The Grooveblaster, Out Of The Past, was recently released via Bandcamp and other digital retailers.

Once again, producer Gerald Belsha enlisted Anji Bee (of Lovespirals) and Yasi Baby! of (Pacha Massive) to lend their lyrical and vocal talents to his retro-styled jazzy electronica. Anji is featured on the Philly soul styled “Put Some Music On (Good Times)” and the bittersweet pop gem “Smiling, while Yasi sings on the upbeat, funky “Dare” and the laid back “Lady Groove,” which debuted at #4 and spent 2 weeks on the Below Zero Beats Top 10 chart.

The 13 track album also features guest vocals by Berlin chanteuse, Jana Tarasenko, as well as a host of groove inducing instrumentals. “Stretch Out and Relax” featuring Jana debuted at #7 in the Below Zero Beats top 10. Instrumental cut, “It’s in Her Kiss,” was also featured on the recent Chillcast with Anji Bee: 5 Years of Chillin’ free compilation, alongside Bee’s own version of “Put Some Music On,” co-produced with her Lovespirals partner, Ryan Lum.

Bee had previous contributed to The Grooveblaster’s 2008 album, Cities, Streets, and Bebop Nights, on the tracks “Whole Wide World” and “Summer Days.”

Featuring several tracks with a few different female vocalists, the album creates a party vibe that anybody who appreciates the origins of a genre like hip-hop will certainly enjoy.

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Chillcast #264: Good Mood

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This week’s playlist has put me in a really good mood. Hope it’ll do the same for you! I want to wish a happy belated Cinco de Mayo and early happy Mother’s Day to everyone. OH, also wanted to mention that the Amalia Remix Contest winner was announced last night after I recorded this! Also, we are extending the big Karmacoda feat. Beth Hirsch & Anji Bee CD-single giveaway so email info<at>karmacoda.com ASAP to enter! There are some amazing free downloads this week by some of my all-time favorite artists, so be sure to grab all of those while they’re available. Enjoy!

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Playlist:

  1. “Contigo (feat. Nidia Ortiz – Radio Edit)” Velvet Lounge Project Soul & Love Lounge (2011) Buy on iTunes
  2. “Lady Groove” The Grooveblaster Out Of The Past (2011) Buy on iTunes
  3. “Changes (Jazzual Suspects Remix)” Soulstice Changes – Bonus Track (2011) Download Free Mp3
  4. “Rippled” All India Radio Rippled (2011) Download Free Mp3 (Limited-Time!)
  5. “Changed (Radio Edit)” Mario & Vidis feat. Ernesto Changed (2011) Buy on iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  6. “Nääw” Pinku Vääty Pinku Very Much (2011) Buy on iTunes
  7. “All The Funk I Need (Soulization Remix)” Amalia Remix Contest Entrant (2011) Download Free Mp3
  8. “Lost Childhood” Poussez Discuits (2011) Buy on Beatport
  9. “Down To Love (D-Pulse Remix)” Hot Toddy Single (2011) Download Free Mp3
  10. “Cool Kids (RAC Remix)” Natalie Walker Cool Kids – Single (2011) Buy on Beatport | Download Free Mp3
  11. “Open Your Eyes (CMC and Silenta Remix)” Spherical Quincy Jointz presents Lime Sorbet (2011) Buy on iTunes
  12. “Wings Of Love (feat. the Underground Divas – Albin Janoska Radio Mix)” Zagar Wings Of Love Remixes (2010) Buy on iTunes

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Anji Bee Guests Properly Chilled

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Lovespirals vocalist, Anji Bee, guest hosted a one hour set on the radio show, Properly Chilled, last weekend. The show airs on 101.5 FM WXGR in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, every Saturday from 6-8 pm, and streams live worldwide via http://www.wxgrfm.org. Luckily for you, it is also released as a podcast the following week. You can Check out Properly Chilled Podcast #44 (B): Guest Anji Bee on Mixcloud or check out the full show and view the complete shownotes for Properly Chilled #44 with Guest DJ Anji Bee on Properly Chilled.com.

Included in Anji’s set is Lovespirals’ brand new track, “Try To Forget,” as well as her solo song, “Put Some Music On” (produced by Ryan Lum, of Lovespirals, btw…), along with several other cuts from her new 5 Years of Chillin’ compilation. In addition, she featured several recent Lovespirals remixes, including the winner of the “Feel So Good” remix competition held by Sony Acid Planet earlier this year. Also in the mix are 2 brand new Anji Bee collaborations; one with The Grooveblaster, and the other with Karmacoda and Beth Hirsch, as well as her recent collaboration with 7 Day Visa.

Properly Chilled was founded in January 2005. Dedicated to downtempo music and culture, their approach is a widely inclusive one, bringing together the sounds of nu jazz, broken beat, world fusion, dub, trip hop, deep house, jazzy hip hop, ambient electronic, idm, glitch, reggae, acid jazz, afrobeat, cosmic disco, dubstep and pretty much any other laid back child of electronic music.

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“Smiling” Lyrics

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“Smiling” The Grooveblaster Out Of The Past (2011)

Everyone thinks I’m happy

But I’ve got to confide
There’s so many things I try to hide
You always see me smiling
Can’t hear me cry
So many things I try to hide

Smiling through the tears
Laughing through the sighs
So many things I try to hide

I don’t always know
How to speak my mind
There’s so many things I try to hide
You always see me smiling
Can’t hear me cry
So many things I try to hide

Smiling through the tears
Laughing through the sighs
So many things I try to hide

Smiling through the tears
Laughing through the sighs
So many things I try to hide

Smiling through the tears
Laughing through the sighs
So many things I try to hide

— Anji Bee (BMI)

Smiling by The Grooveblaster & Anji Bee from ‘Out of the Past’ (2011)

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“Put Some Music On” Lyrics

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“Put Some Music On”  5 Years of Chillin’ (2011), Out Of The Past by The Grooveblaster (2011), Put Some Music On Remixes EP (2012), Love Me Leave Me LP (2013)

Put some music on
Put out the lights
Put your cares behind
We’ll have a party tonight

Put some music on
Put out the lights
Put your cares behind
We’ll have a party alright

I’ll loosen my hair
You’ll loosen your tie
Let’s loosen up
We’ll laugh and drink some wine

I’ll loosen my hair
You’ll loosen your tie
Let’s loosen up
And have a real good time tonight

(repeat x3)

Note: These lyrics were originally penned in 2006 during a Lovespirals songwriting session. 2 versions of this song were created in 2010, the first one for The Grooveblaster and the second one for my debut solo album. I released by version first on the ‘5 Years of Chillin’ compilation, created to celebrate the 5th anniversary of The Chillcast with Anji Bee. Shortly thereafter, Grooveblaster’s album came out with his version. In late 2011, I began working with 3345 Music on a remix EP, which resulted in 2 excellent mixes by Intensity of Sound and one more by 3C. The original mix was also featured on my debut solo album, “Love Me Leave Me,” released in late 2013.

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Chillin’ with Lovespirals #80

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Anji and Ryan sit down together to share all of Lovespirals latest doings. They open the show chatting about the Junip and Sheryl Crow shows they attended last week, including their thoughts on Sheryl’s album, 100 Miles From Memphis, produced and co-written by their favorite guitarist/vocalist/songwriter, Doyle Bramhall II. The duo also give an update on production of the new Anji Bee album, and working on new song as Lovespirals,  plus collaborations with The Grooveblaster and Bart of Audra. Anji discusses the new video for “Believe,” the behind-the-scenes Future Past photoshoot video, and Chillcast Video show. Ryan introduces the official launch of Anji’s Goodies, a food blog with Anji’s vegan recipes and tips, as well as an update to Ryan’s personal blog.The biggest news is Lovespirals’ Sony ACIDplanet remix contest for “Feel So Good” — the band closes out the show with a great remix by 7 Day Visa.

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Chillcast #230: Summertime

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Today’s 1 hour show is a pretty classic summertime Chillcast mix; you’ve got a number of genres represented here with both vocal and instrumental pieces. We start out with dub, move into downtempo chillout, pick it up with deep house, then a little drum ‘n’ bass, and bring it on home with a killer dance pop track. After I recorded the show I saw an amazing Lee Scratch Perry photo and interview feature that I highly recommend. Be sure to grab the 4 superb free downloads included!

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Playlist:

  1. “Psalm” Lee Scratch Perry Revelation (2010) Buy on Amazon MP3 | Download Free Mp3
  2. “Inner Space (feat. Aaron Aarti)” Temple of Truth Funky Sanctuary (2010) Buy at iTunes | Download Free Mp3
  3. “Trip To Tuscany” Show-B & Cyrus Cosmic Chill Lounge Vol. 4 (Beachclub Edition) (2010) Buy on iTunes
  4. “Between You And Me” By The Way Diamonds & Pearls Lounge Vol. 4 (2010) Buy on iTunes
  5. “Angie Dickinson (DJ Spinna Remix)” The Grooveblaster Angie Dickinson (2010) Buy on Traxsource
  6. “Third Sign (feat. Kes – Original)” Modern Groove Assembly The Third Sign (2010) Buy on AmieSt
  7. “Stay (Original Vocal Mix)” Phil Marwood & Kellylee Evans Stay (2010) Buy on iTunes
  8. “Stay With You” Style Disciples Stay With You/Logical Thinking (2010) Buy at iTunes | Download Free Mp3)
  9. “Overwhelm (Seba Remix)” Blu Mar Ten Natural History Remixes: Part 1 (2010) Buy on iTunes
  10. “Two Different Worlds” Afrobeta Do You Party? EP (2010) Buy at iTunes | Download Free Mp3

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