NOW AND THEN: A collaboration that borrows from a shared love of 1990s hip-hop and a desire to speak to the current social and political climate, Spaceman Jones & The Motherships tap the strengths of two local acts. “Even people who don’t like rap can bounce to the beats, and we might turn them on to something they never thought they’d be into,” says Cliff Worsham, left, of RBTS WIN, with rapper Davaion Bristol, aka Spacemen Jones.

RBTS WIN and Spaceman Jones collaborate on a timely EP

Posted on May 23, 2017May 18, 2017 by Daniel Walton

Drawing from the approach of classic hip-hop producers such as Pete Rock, Diamond D and Large Professor, Worsham’s beats resonated with Bristol’s attitude toward rapping.

Smart bets: Lingua Franca

Posted on May 1, 2017April 25, 2017 by Emily Glaser

Lucianna Ania and Spaceman Jones will join Lingua Franca at The Mothlight on Saturday, May 6.

SPEAK OUT: A lot of the acts like to speak about their views of what’s going on in the community. That’s kind of what hip-hop is about,” says For the Love of Music organizer Joseph Lepanto. “They also want the night to go smoothly,” so the show likely won’t get too political.

For the Love of Music gives back to the community

Posted on February 14, 2017February 13, 2017 by Alli Marshall

The show, featuring more than 20 acts and benefiting local nonprofit Bounty & Soul, takes place at UpCountry Brewing Co. on Friday, Feb. 17.

WHOLE LOTTA LOVE: Mountain Soul Party, now in its second year, features local musicians who put unique spins on soul sounds. From left, Jonathan Santos, Juan Holladay, Leeda "Lyric" Jones, Stephanie Morgan and Michael Martinez are among the artists who will take the stage at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall.

Mountain Soul Party shines a spotlight on local artists

Posted on January 10, 2017January 9, 2017 by Alli Marshall

The event, now in its second year, showcases Asheville’s soul musicians. The production takes place at Isis Restaurant & Music Hall on Friday, Jan. 13.

POWER WORDS: The Grateful Meds project started when Chachillie, left, reached out to Spaceman Jones, right, for a verse on his song, “99%." Both musicians were working through personal challenges, and the collaboration allowed them to process those hardships as art.

Spaceman Jones and Chachillie release a collaborative EP

Posted on January 5, 2017January 5, 2017 by Alli Marshall

The soul-searching and beat-savvy four-song collection came out of four- or five-day writing and recording session. Spaceman Jones and Chachillie perform a show at The Odditorium on Saturday, Jan. 21.

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