Stacey Epps is a talented Southern belle. She harmonizes and spits beat like a young Lauryn and a firey Bahamadia. This Atlanta native delivers these thoughtful rhymes and melodies which reminds us of why hip hop soul stays dear to our hearts. We think one of her key ingredients is working with today’s best underground producers – Madlib, MF Doom, J-Rawls, and Apex. Last summer saw the her debut release “Awakening” which features the cosmic track “Floatin” produced by Apex.

Stacey Epps performs a special set live at the Worldwide Awards on Saturday, January 24th.

So the WWA winners go a little something like this : Jazz Album of the Year – Robert Glasper ‘In My Element’, Lifetime Achievement – Steve Reid, Album of The Year – Theo Parrish ‘Sound Sculptures Vol. 1’, Track of the Year – Benga & Coki ‘Night’, BBC introducing… Award – Tawiah and Best Maida Vale Session – The Cinematic Orchestra. Congratulations to the winners, Gilles for putting it together and everyone involved in this fine event – stay tuned here for the pics, videos and more reports coming soon.