Balance & The Traveling Sounds - Jump To It (Official Video)

Some pool party based visuals for the lead single from Balance & The Traveling Sounds' second EP, which is called 'Lost Luggage' and is hosted by men's clothing line Orisue. As with their debut EP, 'Lost Luggage' includes a couple of covers/remakes, alongside some original material, with their funky and soulful Hip-Hop sound bringing them together to create an effortlessly cool and smooth listen. Check out the video after the jump, along with their incredible remix/mash-up of 'Cream/NoDiggity', and download the EP HERE. One of my favourite groups in the world right now.

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Balance & The Traveling Sound - Hey Lady

After bringing you their Dilla cover the other day, here is my favourite track from Balance & The Traveling Sound's new EP, Departure, which you download for free HERE! Their cover of Won't Do was amazing, but the fact that they are producing their own material (of this quality) excites more than anything. They have a ridiculous amount of talent and the effortless fusion of Hip-Hop, Jazz, Soul & Funk without a doubt makes these guys one of my favourite discoveries of 2011.

Balance & The Traveling Sound - Won't Do (J Dilla Cover)

WOW! Here is a live performance of a stunning Dilla cover from Balance & The Traveling Sound, which is going to be on their upcoming Departure EP (out tomorrow). Always worries me when people take on one of my favourite Dilla joints, but this accumulation of Soul and Jazz, which is reminiscent of the Motown era with a raw Hip-Hop edge to it, is nothing short of mind-blowing. One of the best tributes I've ever seen to my hero and the best to ever do it. Currently on my 5th listen, and still going. More info HERE.