The Coldest Winter

John Coltrane- “Wise One”

Northern Soul

Booker T and the MG’s- “Soul Dressing”

Right from the 1st day…

If you haven’t seen them live, your playin’ yourself.
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly- “While I’m Alone”

Hey Mr. DJ

Issued in the spring of 1976, It’s Good to Be Alive was D.J. Rogers’ RCA debut after having recorded for Leon Russell’s Shelter label. It was a unique mix of soul and gospel that featured the original version of his classic ballad , “Say You Love Me” as well as today’s featured classic.
DJ Rogers – [...]

Last Nite-Nite Before

After helping Slave create a major part of funk history, Steve Arrington broke ranks to do his own thing, and in the process created two albums that still, when played today, sound as fresh as the decade they were released.  Today’s cut is from his, Steve Arrington’s Hall Of Fame Vol. 1, lp.
Steve Arrington – [...]

Maiden Voyage

The pop covers on this release are not that inspiring, but the reason why this release is sought after is due to the production provided by Charles Stepney. Lewis’s ‘Les Fleur’ cover is just as powerful even without Minnie’s vocals.
Ramsey Lewis – “Les Fleur”

Black Byrd

Donald Byrd – “Christo Redentor”
from the Blue Note lp, Perfect Takes

“As a music dude, I mastered this Rubik’s cube…”- Nasir Jones

Feel me on this.
Peabo Bryson – “Born to Love”

Relax yourself girl, please settle down

Ronnie Foster has worked with a wide range of musicians, including jazz guitarist George Benson and his 1976 album Breezin’, where he plays the electric piano, Mini-Moog, and contributes one song, “Lady.” Other artists he has worked with include Grover Washington, Roberta Flack , Earl Klugh , Jimmy Smith , and Stevie Wonder. Hip-hop heads recognize [...]

Lady Tee

I fuckin love this song. It’s ranks right up there with “Casanova Brown” as one of my favorite Teena Marie songs. One of the many gems off her Irons in the Fire lp.
Teena Marie – “Tune in Tomorrow”