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Contra-Band of War (r) 


Liberation
RELEASED Fall 2015  Three mid-western artists have come together to pour poetic elixir on the wounded with a powerful and unconventional mesh of Deep Soul, Spoken Word, Hip-Hop Soul & Instrumentals. 
"Contraband of War"
 was the status term applied to an escaped slave during the Civil War who fled north and was not returned to slavery, as was the law at that time (Fugitive Slave Act).  Though the Union Army legally enlisted Africans in America after July 17, 1862, many fled to the north to achieve freedom and fight against their southern oppressors. These “Contrabands” were housed in self-made camps, the largest of which was called “Slabtown” on the now Hampton University Campus.  This is where true communities were born and education took place for the first time.  This album is dedicated to “Contrabands of War” – our forefathers!
Soul Strong Entertainment Record Label
BRIEF  BIO 

Has performed and recorded: w/ Anthony David, Raheem DeVaughn, Jaguar Wright, Jon Bibbs, En Vogue, Oleta Adams, Peabo Bryson, John Secada, Roy Ayers, Bilal, Chicago Symphony Cntr, performed in France, London, Hawaii, Mexico and abroad
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Kalimba Music
The company is based in Sherman Oaks, CA and is focused on partnering with innovative artists for the Contemporary Jazz Market.
Location: 
Sherman Oaks, CA
Genre: Contemporary Jazz
 
Web: Website
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Strange Music 
Hip hop label established in 2000. Home to Tech N9ne. Supplying dope independent hip hop for more than 15 years.
Location: Kansas City
Genre: Hip-Hop
Web: Website
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Jamla Records
Independent record label founded by Grammy Award-winning producer 9th Wonder and home to many of today's most talented and relevant hip hop and R&B artists
Location: North Carolina 
Genre: Hip-Hop and R&B  
Web: Website

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Brainfeeder
The LA based indie label, Brainfeeder, was founded and started by producer Flying Lotus in 2008, with a diverse artist lineup in hip-hop, jazz, electronic and more.
Location: Los Angeles

Genre: Experimental 
Web: Website

Musicians/Bands


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Latasha Alcindor
Also informally addressed as "LA," is A MULti-Talented independent music and visual artist based out of New York City
Location: New York City based
Genre: Hip-Hop/Rap 
Web: Website
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MODLEE
Living in Quebec, Modlee has made Her debut within the beatmaking community from Montreal called ARTBEAT MTL.
Location: Québec City
Genre: Future Soul 
Web: Website
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Arima Ederra
Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter and visual artist with a mellow,  dreamy new expression. 
Location: Los Angeles
Genre: Alternative soul 
Web: Website
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Leyla McCalla
New York-born Haitian-American living in New Orleans, who sings in French, Haitian Creole & English, & plays cello, tenor banjo & guitar. 
Location: New Orleans
Genre: Alternative soul 
Web: Website
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A O S O O N
AOSOON (A Lot of Something Out of Nothing) are a duo from London, United Kingdom consisting of Marisa Hylton (vocals and guitar) and Manny Folorunso (bass).
Location: London
Genre: Soul
Web: Website
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RYLI
The Virginia Beach, Virginia, native moved to New York City with her mother at the age of 14 to pursue her dream of being a performer. 
Location: Virginia Beach
Genre: R&B 
Web: Website

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