Cheers

Here’s to the new year folks.
Society of Soul- “E.M.B.R.A.C.E”

The Coldest Winter

John Coltrane- “Wise One”

Swing Out Soul Sista

Fuck “Breakout”, cat’s don’t know nuthin’ ’bout this. Well, maybe Mr. Cheeks.
Swing Out Sister- “Communion”

I’m about to shine

With her debut solo release, Infinite Possibilities, Amel Larrieux helped solidify the burgeoning “neo-soul” movement as a true alternative to the cookie cutter hip hop-soul that was cluttering the airwaves in early 2000. This song always stuck out because it’s one of those uplifting joints that isn’t too preachy. A definite feel good record.
Amel Larrieux- [...]

Northern Soul

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

Take your time, do your thing

Pete Rock + Loose Ends= HEAT!
Pete Rock feat. Loose Ends- “Take Your Time”
Off that Soul Survivor lp.

Right from the 1st day…

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

More Soul II Soul

Classic joint off that Beatminerz lp, Brace 4 Impak. This shit makes me wish for a Caron Wheeler lp produced by Pete Rock.
Da Beatminerz feat. Caron Wheeler & Pete Rock- “Open”

I gotta bone….2 pick wit chu

She just dropped a new album on the legendary Stax label, but her first album is still my favorite. This cut was produced by A Tribe Called Quest dj/producer, Ali Shaheed Muhammed.
Angie Stone – “Bone 2 Pic (Wit U)”

Ghetto love

Unreleased joint off that Jay Love Japan lp. 
J Dilla feat. Truth Hurts – “Ghetto Love”