Cheers

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

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- [...]

Right from the 1st day…

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

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”

What it is, ain’t what it was…

Just came back from holiday and I feel quite relaxed, lol. I’m listenin to this new Alicia Keys record and despite moving over 700k units I’m not that impressed. But, I give her credit for not being another typical R&B chic. Here’s a cut from her last lp.
Alicia Keys – “So Simple”

One Love

The Heat Brothers – “Smiling Billy Suite Pt. 2″

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 – [...]

Jack Herrera

I first heard of this group (fronted by the original Robin Thicke: Jon B) on the Red Star Sounds soundtrack, and even though they never officially released an album it’s not hard to find.
Jack Herrera – “City Lights”