Here are some quality house music "hotness" that DJ Soulgiver says must be in your crates- digital or analog.

1. Elements-Jovonn (Defected)
2. Running For Nothing-Lady Alma (Raw Fusion)
3. Reap-Inaya Day & Ralf Gum (Deep Sugar Music)
4. What About Us?-Kerri Chandler (Large Music)
5. Insatiable-Back to Fundamentals by Miamik (Llorca)

Daru has been a favorite of mine ever since I came across a music compilation of his on myspace about two years ago. An accomplished drummer and beatmaker, he has a sound that is raw, funky, and very soulful. His self-described sound- "soul-hop" is a mixture of hip hop & soul.

He has played live drums, produced, and/or did remixes for many artists including Slum Village, Black Milk, Hi-Tek & Talib Kweli, Kissey Asplund, Tableek of Maspyke, Reggie B, & Rena.

If you haven't been checking for Daru (Daru Beats), make sure you do so soon. Take it from me this brother is an artist/producer definitely to watch out for.

Above is a video featuring Daru and his sister Rena with this very hot tune called "ILuvYou."

For more info on Daru:

www.darujones.blogspot.com 
www.myspace.com/darubeats (Beats)
www.myspace.com/rusic 

As with any artists we play on the show or feature on this site, make sure you support them by purchasing their music and by catching them live.