Jesse Boykins III – “Future Soul” Article Written by Marisa Aveling
The article speaks on the latest release with MeLo-X ‘ZULU GURU’, The Romantic Movement, Love Apparatus and his perspective on the balance between the feminine and masculine in society. Order a copy here : http://store.waxpoetics.com/products/issue-53-current-issue

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World Soul music is what I use as my remedy like so many others. So I give you LOVElife to add to your collection of remedies that help you continue to live life in all its beauty. I am merely a middleman trying to bring you and true love together. Lovelife is my melodic contribution that starts off with highlighting the significance of Loving Yourself, Sharing growth, and learning to forgive . Releasing this body of art on this day is my gift to you & also to myself to signify this as a rebirth, for I was born on this day. Hence the name Christopher aka Chris Turner. LOVElife is a necessary part of an important search to find romance, of which there is no end. Schwaza Life. Happy Holidays from Myself and The Romantic Movement .
LOVEchild LP coming (@ChrisTurnerLC)

“It’s my great pleasure to announce the release of my good friend and one of the best singers I know @ChrisTurnerLC Mixtape appropriately called ‘LOVElife Is A Challenge” enjoy. #TheRomanticMovement #schwaza

The history of the ZuLu is one rich with stories of royalty, valor and the warrior spirit. In an age of creative freedom through the use of social networks we have become warriors of free expression. Never bound by the shackles of genre, we travel and shift through musical landscapes breaking down barriers in the process. Our approach to music is similar to that of the spirited tribal warrior; conquering new land as we travel the world winning wars through romance. As we venture into a new level in our careers, we continue to embody the Zulu warrior spirit while elaborating on the romantic qualities in everyday life.

The greatest minds are the ones that connect wholeheartedly with their artistic visions and do all they can to make it reality. The Guru in us all simply craves evolution and tranquility which comes with experience, which is simply the process in which we become more and more true to ourselves: being able to acknowledge our flaws and mistakes and wrongdoings and grow for the better.

In this music there is honesty; pure understanding or putting forth the effort to understand the emotions that make us do what we do. We write to express and highlight things within ourselves and our culture that we feel hold some sort of significance, good or bad. We deeply connect with the many cultures of the world, traveling and over-involving ourselves with awareness. This music we bring to you is a sonic form of connection, a humbling form of passion, and the advancement of art in form of romance.

- Jesse Boykins III x MeLo-X ZULU GURU

‘Zulu Guru’ is available to buy now:
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ARTWORK by @DrWooArt

1. Zulu Guru - Trae Harris – written & performed by T. Harris
2. I’m New Here – written & performed by J.Boykins III & MeLo-X , produced by MeLo-X all instruments by MeLo-X
3. Black Orpheus – written & performed by J.Boykins III & MeLo-X , produced by Afta-1 all instruments by Afta-1
4. Change Of Heart ft Chris Turner, MoRuf – written & performed by J.Boykins III, MeLo-X, MoRuf, Chris Turner, produced by J.Boykins III , instruments by (M.Ross III – Trumpet, S.Wyreman Guitar, B.Travis Bass, A.Hardin Keys, Effects/Synths J.Boykins III)
5. Broken Wings – written & performed by J.Boykins III & MeLo-X, produced by MeLo-X, all instruments by MeLo-X
6. Schwaza – JoeKenneth – written & performed by JoeKenneth
7. The Perfect Blues – written & performed by J.Boykins III, produced by Gora Sou, instruments : Piano Dorian Concept, Background Vocals Andrea Balency, Drum Programming & Synths Gora Sou
8. Searching Her Ways – written & performed by J.Boykins III & MeLo-X, produced by A.CHAL all instruments by A.CHAL
9. Primal Chance ft Mara Hruby – written by J.Boykins III & Mara Hruby, produced by Trackademics all instruments by Trackademics
10. Strange Recreation – performed by J.Boykins III, written by T.Schwartz & J. Wilms of Big Mono, instruments by Big Mono
11. Tribe of Stafa – written & performed by MeLo-X, produced by J.Most
12. Better For You [Remix] ft. Ango – written & performed by J.Boykins III & MeLo-X & Ango, produced by Ango , all instruments by Ango
13. Outta My Mind ft. Chris Turner – written & performed by Chris Turner & J.Boykins III, produced by J.Boykins III
14. Zulu Guru II – Kesed written & performed by Kesed
15. Schwaza Culture ft. Street Etiquette – written & performed by J.Boykins III & MeLo-X, produced by MeLo-X, instruments David Linaburg Guitar, Dennis Turner Bass, Synths & Drums Programming MeLo-X

MUCH LOVE TO THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT

BETTER FOR YOU

THE PERFECT BLUES [MACHINEDRUM REMIX]

THE PERFECT BLUES [JACQUES GREENE REMIX]

Taken from the Jesse Boykins III & MeLo-X single ‘I’m New Here’ – released December 10th 2012 on Ninja Tune.
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‘Black Orpheus’ taken from the album ‘Zulu Guru‘, out now on Ninja Tune.
Directed & Edited by Dr.Woo

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The color blue is supernatural. It has the power to create a peaceful state and form bonds in any space. It allows for full spiritual bloom in unlikely places, it creates life from nothing. From my perspective, the color blue represents space, time, and the beauty found in a given moment. Quite fortunately, I was provided this type of space by Red Bull Music Academy during my stay in Madrid. Finally connecting with Gora Sou, on the same wave, to produce such a powerful song like “The Perfect Blues”. My experience in Tokyo is the visual representation which reflects the continuation of my musical and spiritual journey. Documented by Dr.Woo, “The Perfect Blues” is simply a sign of how art and color reflect real life and true living.

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Video by Dr Woo. Written by Jesse Boykins III (USA). Produced by Gora Sou (GER). Programming by Gora Sou, keyboards by Dorian Concept, backing vocals by Andrea Balency.

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written by Jesse Boykins III | produced by Sinden & Jesse Boykins III
arrangement by Sinden | Artwork by kilo kish

bass : Dennis Turner rhodes : Aaron Hardin guitar : David Linaburg drums : Steve Mckie

I can stand the test of times with the worst of them,
have the the best of times with the worst of friends,
unsuspected rhymes in my comfort zone,
undetected lies is what I thrive on,
I could miss the times when you were around,
counts the mines as I dodge the ground,
flying high with no fuel left,
Its like I know all the lines, but I lose my breath.

Never a dull moment,searching for dull moments,
never a dull moment, when you were here
Don’t go I need we so, I need we so.
When you were here..

I been losing sleep, trying to stay away
been on the run, trying to hesitate
fast pacing traces, of forgotten smiles
do you think of me once in a while
I’m not quiet sure what I ate today
but Im sure I cleaned the plate
should of never asked if you were down to wait
on moments you already participated in
one lost, zero wins
and its a waste of breath, when I lose my breath.

Never a dull moment,searching for dull moments,
never a dull moment, when you were here
Don’t go I need we so, I need we so.
When you were here.