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Back catalogue: Funk Soul & Jazz
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Review: Z Records are kicking off 2023 in fine style with some seriously potent disco house wares, as if we would expect any less. On the A-side of this 7" we get AC Soul Symphony (Z main man Dave Lee to anyone else) having fun laying down the heat on 'The Philly Avengers' with a dramatic, wah wah toting funk explosion. On the B-side, Tiffany T'Zelle leads on vocals while Mistura handles the production for the swooning, passionate poise of 'If You Ever Need Somebody' - a future classic condensed into a radio-friendly edition for this killer 7".
… Read moreout of stock $15.09
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Funkin' For Jamaica (7")
Cat: PMKA 1005. Rel: 23 Dec 22
Review: Tom Browne's 1980 single 'Funkin' For Jamaica' has long been something of an anthem - a hybrid funk/boogie classic that remains a staple in sets of hip-hop, disco and soul DJs alike. Given its ubiquity, covering the song is fraught with danger, but remarkably Japanese producer Akiko and guest vocalist Mbanja Richy have successfully put a new spin on it. Their take is subtly tougher and more synth-heavy, with bilingual French/English vocals, nods to Zouk music and a bassline so squelchy it could have been lifted from a P-funk record. Over on the flip, the pair go mellow, deep and laidback on a pleasingly skewed hip-hop soul cover of Terry Callier's legendary vocal interpretation of Alex North's 'Love Theme' from 'Spartacus'. Inspired stuff all told.
… Read moreIntérprete: * Record Breakin' Music *
in stock $23.46
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Sun Goddess (7")
Cat: DFLSCR 0005. Rel: 14 Oct 24
Review: The opening notes of Sun Goddess set the tone for what feels like the perfect soundtrack to a summer afternoon. Track one, 'Sun Goddess (Instrumental)', introduces a playful yet sophisticated guitar riff, effortlessly blending elements of funk and soul. It's the kind of groove that immediately hooks you, a little funky, a little laid-back, making it impossible not to nod along. Things get even more vibrant with track two, 'Sun Goddess (feat Mykah 9)'. Here, the energy is dialled up, offering a soulful twist as Mykah 9's vocals glide smoothly over the beat. The track oozes warmth, combining funky rhythms with a band-like cohesiveness that makes you feel like you're right in the middle of a live performance. It's an immersive experience, with the vocals adding richness and depth to an already bright sound. Both tracks embrace that quintessential summer vibe, blending funk, soul and a touch of band music to create something undeniably upbeat and positive. Mykah 9's contributions, particularly on 'Sun Goddess', add an extra layer of groove, making it a standout. There's an ease to these tracks, an effortless cool that makes them feel timeless, and together, they deliver a feelgood, sun-soaked energy that's hard to resist.
… Read moreIntérprete: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Juno Recommends Funky House
out of stock $22.34
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Fountain Of Life Joy Choir Under The Direction Of Kevin Yancy - "I'm So Happy" (Marc Davis & Sadar Bahar edit) (6:17)
Review: If you go to the sort of quality dances where you might hear old sound disco then there is a good chance you will have lost your shit to this one at some point the past. It is a disco gospel 12" curated and edited by Chicago pair Sadar Bahar and Marc Davis. First, they up the energy levels on the joyous Fountain Of Life Joy Choir Under The Direction Of Kevin Yancy tune 'I'm So Happy' which is high speed, high spirit and life-affirming goodness. Then they tweak Rev Charles H Nicks Presents The Baptist Assembly Of Free Spirit Mass Choir's 'Optical Illusion' with swirling big band energy and magnificent organ chords.
… Read more in stock $17.88
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Let's Get Together (7")
Cat: TR 720. Rel: 24 May 18
Review: We just love hearing new soul and funk. Sure, a rare single from the 60s or 70s goes a long way in satisfying our needs, but how good is it to hear NEW music!? That's why we rate Finland's Timmion imprint so highly; they always come through with the goods, and there isn't a single EP they've put out that hasn't interested us... or flown off our shelves! This time, Jonny Benavidez, Cold Diamond and Mink team up for the absolute sexiness that is "Let's Get Together", a seductive soul ballad that is bound to lit up the room instantly! The instrumental is rather fine, too.
… Read moreout of stock $9.50
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Cat: TR 715. Rel: 09 Nov 17
Review: Coming through on Timmion's offshoot Stylart Records, Jonny Benavidez Cold Diamond and Mink have exactly what it takes to soothe those winter blues with a little bit of their own bluesy spirit. To be exact, this is pure-class soul music from the deepest part of their hearts, but there is a strong element of melancholia at its core, and that's what gives "Tell Me That You Love Me" its sparkle and mystique. Mink's voice is like velvet on this beautiful recording, and even the instrumental sounds like the sort of gem that everyone from Floating Points to Theo Parrish could dig. New music, too!
… Read moreout of stock $8.93
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My Echo Shadow & Me (7" + photo)
Cat: TR 734V2. Rel: 15 Jun 23
Review: Timmion is one of our favourite labels out of anywhere, let alone Finland. 'here comes another golden soul cut from the frozen north with Jonny Benavidez back in collaboration with the ever delightful grooves of Cold Diamond & Mink. The A-side is a heart melting soul ballad in the form of 'My Echo, Shadow and Me' which manages to pay homage to the classics while bringing something new. On the flip is a more dreamy and mid tempo soul sound in the Mandells'esque 'Playing The Fool' which carries you away to a better place.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Soul
out of stock $9.23
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Review: Dennis Bovell is a British reggae legend; one of the originators within the genre and the producer of big hits such as 'Silly Games' (Janet Kay) and 'After Tonight' with his band Matumbi. He collaborated with vocalist Marie Pierre back in the day on this one called 'Groovin', an absolutely uplifting and sun kissed lover's rock number that will hook you from the first note. On the flip we have more feel good vibes on the rap/r'n'b and disco infused groove of 'Can't Go Through' which is guaranteed to keep the party going until the break of dawn. Marie Pierre's career was most active from the late '70s to the early '80s.
… Read moreIntérprete: Piers Harrison, Juno Recommends Reggae
out of stock $18.72
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Review: Taken from their last album Victim Of Love, both "Confusion" and "Where Do We Go From Here?" represent Charles and the Menahan Street Band's bright, tight funk credentials with powerful glee. The former is an unashamed funk stomper (think Sam Moore) with big psychedelic splashes on the chorus while the latter is a much slower, moodier jam where a bold guitar riff glides us into much more emotional pastures. Outstanding contemporary funk soul.
… Read moreout of stock $7.27
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Review: Mad About brings the funky goodness here with a superb double sided 7". Sonny Bravo kick off with 'Tighten Up' which brings nice loose break beats and ton pot percussive clatter. The big horns are the icing on this particularly delicious cake. On the flip is the more Northern Soul style sound of Mongo Santamaria's 'We Got Latin Soul' with its fiery South American spirit, blasts of horn and edgy stabs all topped off with a great vocal that oozes cool. Another fine outing from the always on point Mad About.
… Read moreout of stock $17.33
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Lunedi Cinema (clear vinyl 7")
Cat: RK 45107C1. Rel: 14 Nov 24
Review: Calibro 35's latest release showcases the band's ability to explore new sonic territories while paying tribute to the legends of jazz-funk. This limited edition 7" vinyl includes two standout tracks, 'Lunedi Cinema feat. Marco Castello' and 'Chaser.' 'Lunedi Cinema' revisits Lucio Dalla's iconic theme from RAI TV's Monday Movie, infusing it with a fresh jazzy disco-funk feel. Marco Castello's scat singing adds a playful yet sophisticated layer to this energetic reimagining, keeping the spirit of the original intact while adding a modern flair. On the flip side, 'Chaser' is a groovy jazz-funk stormer originally composed by Piero Umiliani for the 1975 noir film The Body. Calibro 35's rendition brings the song's cinematic intensity to life, weaving in funky rhythms that make it an electrifying listen. Calibro 35 once again prove their versatility and creativity in this thrilling release.
… Read moreout of stock $13.98
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Joe CLAUSSELL / MYRNA SUMMERS / THE COMBINED CHOIRS OF THE REFRESHING SPRINGS COGIC / BISHOP JEFF BANKS & THE REVIVAL TEMPLE MASS CHOIR
Praise Sampler (blue marbled 12'' limited to 200 copies)
Cat: SL 121823BLUE. Rel: 30 Jan 25
Myrna Summers & The Combined Choirs Of The Refreshing Strings - "So Much To Live For" (Joe Claussell Underground Ministry) (5:14)
Review: Spiritual house diviner Joaquin "Joe" Claussell reissues his latest song of praise for the frankly named Gospel Music According To Joe Claussell imprint, documenting two obscure but rhapsodic ecstasies in kick-pumping form, this time on transparent 12" blue vinyl. First up is Myrna Summers' 'So Much To Live For', an affirmation to which Claussell testifies his allegiance through swirling piano backings and hand-clapping encomia. Then there's Bishop Jeff Banks with 'Jerusalem', to which Claussell leads a responsive liturgical hymn, mind-zapping us right on back to said promised land through rising walking basses and glorious sampled hollers.
… Read moreIntérprete: Craig Charles Funk And Soul
out of stock $26.54
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Review: Finland's Timmion Records should, by now, be categorised as leaders in the leftfield soul game. Their catalogue contains a wealth of both old and new talents and, whenever we see that famous 'TRI' sign hit our shelves, we just know we're in for the good shit. Thankfully, this new collaboration by the mysterious Cold Diamond and Mink is right up there with the rest of the label's wacky, soulful mind-melters, except that here we head into even deeper quarters. The 7" contains two parts of "Queen Of Soul", a rough, wavy piece of lo-fi strumming that uses its wonderfully exchoing guitars to guide the listener into a state of total psychedelia. We love it, and we suggest you to cop one now before it pops up for the triple the price in a decade's time. Bliss.
… Read moreout of stock $6.69
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Cat: AHS 67. Rel: 30 Aug 23
Review: Fresh 7" single bizness by DJ Marky, Makoto and Kez YM, all of whom lend their hands to nu-funk and disco on this fresh two-sider from Japan. 'You're The One (You're My Number One)' covers the eponymous 1983 disco cut by Katie Kissoon, but this rendition contains fresh vocals by featuring singer Sally Green. The flipside, meanwhile, flaunts an original.'Chameleon', with Takumi Kaneko from Cro Magnon handling keyboards, before offering up the track for a moody 'live' house edit by DJ Kawasaki.
… Read moreIntérprete: Mukatsuku Records Chart, Juno Recommends Soul
out of stock $20.96
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Cat: BURN 007. Rel: 22 May 23
Review: This is a long awaited reissue for fans of modern funk and soul. It originally came back in 2018 and sold out in quick fashion. Now it is back via Cannonball Records with originals costing somewhere around L100. Big Lee Dowell And The Cannonballs Feat. Maxim Moston are behind 'What I Done Wrong' which has a lo-fi aesthetic and authentic old school feel - the dusty drums and soaring strings could be from the early 70s, and even the vocals have an authentic and original soul feeling. The groove is catchy and the Jazzy Wurly instrumental is full of extra funk.
… Read moreIntérprete: Charlie bucket/ dancing in space
out of stock $14.26
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Review: Duktus and Maya Killtron is a perfect coming together of vocalist and beat maker and this new 7" is simply irresistible. 'So Natural' opens with glossy soul vocals and boogie bass but also has some epic balearic guitar riffs to bring that beauty sundown vibe. It's a heartfelt tune but one that goes big for dancers too. On the back-side is 'It's Our Time' again featuring Maya Killtron, but this time it is a more seductive and late night sound. The scuffed up drums echo Dam Funk and the boogie bass, retro synths and superb vocal all melt the heart.
… Read moreIntérprete: I Love 45's!, Juno Recommends Soul
out of stock $12.29
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Without You (12")
Cat: AOTN 12016. Rel: 29 Apr 21
Review: Having recently made their debut via a fine lovers' rock cover of Eddie Kendricks classic 'Date With The Rain', East Coast Love Affair (AKA "the Athens of the North house band", according to member and label founder Euan Fryer) return with something rather different. 'Without You' is a deliciously dreamy, effortlessly soulful vocal deep house number that's as immersive, warm and comforting as a loved-up hug from that special person in your life. It sounds like it could have been made in NYC or NJ in the very late 1980s, but that's no bad thing. Over on the flip Fryer and his collaborators provide an authentic, boogie era-style extended remix of Mary Love Comer's 'Come Out of The Sandbox', giving it a reverential but far more DJ-friendly twist.
… Read moreout of stock $16.48
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I Know Where You're Coming From (pink vinyl 7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: PP 015 PINK. Rel: 16 Nov 23
Review: Though they're well known for just four songs put out all the way back in 1971, Judy Freeman and Blackrock cut many more songs, which we're sad to say have been languishing in the vaults up until now. The newly-unearthed 'I Know Where You're Coming From' is a funky 70s Northern Soul masterpiece; The Preserveation Project have here rescued a lost, never-heard-before track by the group for the A-Side, a blistering anthemic Northern Soul monster with which fans will immediately resonate and connect. On the B, meanwhile, comes the formerly unrelated, previously unreleased Marshall Hooks cut 'She Is All I Need' - a relatively straight-ahead Otis Redding-styled soul original that thumps as a neat-fitting complement.
… Read moreout of stock $22.64
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I Know Where You're Coming From (limited 7")
Cat: PP 015BLACK. Rel: 16 Nov 23
Review: One of many hidden RCA gems to be preserved by the Preservation Project - which revives and attempts to "immortalize" the oldest and most obscure soul cuts not yet known to the hordes - 'I Know Where You're Coming From' is a standout collision of worlds between New York-born soul singer Judy Freeman and soul / disco / funk instrumentalists Blackrock. Buzzing and jubilant, the A-side hears the California-bound singer urge us to stop wasting time and leave our problems at the door, in an emphatic statement of sympathy. The B revives the no less affecting Blackrock cut as it was released in the early 70s.
… Read moreout of stock $20.68
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Dancin Free (hand-stamped 12" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: FGSP 9. Rel: 17 Jul 18
Review: Family Groove continues to unearth serious gems in the archives of obscure American soul and disco labels. This double A-side affair is the result of this privileged research. On the A-side you'll find a previously unreleased disco-funk workout from Goodie that was discovered in the master tapes held in storage by Total Experience Records. It's a fantastically driving but groovy affair rich in rubbery electric bass, warm electric piano and some particularly hazy vocals. On the flip Capricorn Records has shared a previously unheard end-of-night slow jam from Mary Holmes entitled "Living in a World of Make Believe". It's as slick, sugary and loved-up as you'd expect.
… Read moreout of stock $28.50
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Cat: GLITS 020. Rel: 07 Feb 25
Review: Some may argue that Dimitri From Paris and Tom Moulton have already provided the definitive remixes of Ron Hall, the Muthafunkaz and Marc Evans' 2006 gem "The Way You Love Me". This Glitterbox 12", which features alternative versions of those two legendary reworks, proves that they're wrong. Dimitri's "Glitterbox Retouch" of his Philadelphia International-inspired TSOP Version is a little more focused and tightly edited than its predecessor, but naturally incredibly similar. It's Moulton's "Philly Regrooved Mix", though, that's the real stunner. A near perfect example of Moulton's classic mixing skills, it sees the original disco mixer give space to each instrumental solo before unleashing the now oh-so-familiar vocal. The result is 13 minutes of unashamed disco bliss.
… Read moreout of stock $16.75
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Weekend (translucent red & blue double vinyl 7" limited to 300 copies)
Cat: 45SCLE 001. Rel: 31 Jul 24
Review: This limited edition double 7" vinyl offers up Rob Hardt's hit track 'Weekend,' which you might consider to be the ultimate family barbecue anthem, as well as being the title song of the inaugural 45 Weekender Hamburg festival. The single comes with some on-point remixes by renowned DJs and producers like Rob Hardt, DJ Friction, and EFBNMXMIX who work it into different realms but all of them are still suited to summer gatherings, block parties, and smooth DJ sets. It comes pressed on coloured vinyl after originally being released for the festival's opening party on July 12th 2024 when it was handed out to 30 international 45Soulciety DJs who helped quickly make it a classic.
… Read more in stock $25.99
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Cat: SSCR 010. Rel: 01 Aug 24
Review: If you like classic r&b and Afrobeat then get your lugs around this where both sounds meet in a perfect fusion on this German-Nigerian collaboration. Featuring modern, warm drums and potent basslines, this release kicks off the Sedsoulciety Recordings Gold Line series aimed at showcasing contemporary styles. 'Tell Me What You Want' is presented here in two versions: the Afro Vibe Mix on the A-side and the Groove Mix on the flip. Both tracks bring plenty of heart and also dance floor heft so get things underway in great style.
… Read more in stock $17.33
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Review: This is the first single cut including "Here I Go", which is famous as the finest modern soul from the masterpeace album in 1976! B-side includes a self-cover of Harris and O's "Spread Love", a funky groove featured by Kenny Dope and Madlib from "Love Will Rise" which was released by Michael O in '81. This is also the first 7-inch release!!
… Read moreout of stock $18.99
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Review: The superbly classy Daptone label comes on strong with another perfect formed 7" of retro soul. This time, the label's in house crew Menahan Street Band provide their famously authentic grooves, with big horns, rolling licks and drawn out leads on 'How Did I Get Here?' which on the a-side has vocals from LaRose Jackson. Soaring high and filled with rich soul, it's another timeless tune. On the flip is the instrumental. It's a story telling tune with some cosmic synth work and nice old school tambourines for an old/new fusion that gets you movin'.
… Read more in stock $7.55
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Do Ya Think I'm Sexy (reissue) (limited 7")
Cat: FL 011. Rel: 16 Feb 21
Review: Fantasy Love score big here with an official reissue of Van Jones & Mary Diggs's 1983 disco boogie gem 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy'. It's a bit of a grail amongst those who know and fetches plenty of cash whenever it appears for sale. Originally written by Rod Stewart, the version of 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy' offered here is upbeat and funky, with claps, great drums and falsetto vocals all run through with great synth sounds that still sound future. 'Hypnotized' is a much more slow, smoochy and sentimental number for gentle Sunday sessions.
… Read moreout of stock $14.26
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Xica Da Silva (remastered) (limited 7")
Cat: BRZ 45044R. Rel: 29 Aug 24
Review: This Mr Bongo Brazil 45 reissue features two classic tracks from legendary duo Jorge Ben and Miriam Makeba. Side A presents 'Xica Da Silva,' one of Jorge Ben's most iconic songs from his equally legendary Africa Brazil album which has long been a must-have for any discerning head. This magical MPB track with its laid-back funky samba vibe instantly transports you to the blissful shores of Rio de Janeiro as Ben's vocals tell the story of a historic Brazilian icon. On the flip side, Miriam Makeba delivers a captivating, slowed-down rendition of 'Xica da Silva' which is enriched with strutting guitar, off-beat piano, and hypnotic drums while her powerful voice takes centre stage.
… Read moreIntérprete: Fabietto Delgado (Ankle Release), Voodoocuts
in stock $8.93
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Review: "Remember Me" was one of the most effervescent and up-tempo moments on Carlton Jumel Smith's 2019 album "1634 Lexington Avenue", so it's terrific to see Timmion giving the song a seven-inch single release. Backed by in-house Timmion band Cold Diamond & Mink, New York's modern "Mr Soul" delivers a scintillating lead vocal above a rousing 1960s soul instrumental laden with killer bass, sustained horns and bustling breakbeats. It comes accompanied by Cold Diamond and Mink's instrumental version, which as usual with Timmion is exclusive to this "45" release. If fresh, sixties-sounding soul is your thing, you need this in your life.
… Read moreout of stock $8.93
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Cat: TR 745. Rel: 06 Aug 20
Review: Since first joining forces with Timmion's in-house band Cold Diamond & Mink two years ago, New York singer Carlton Jumel Smith has delivered a string of sublime singles and a must-check album, 2019's "1634 Lexington Avenue". It's from that set that his latest single is taken. "Help Me (Save Me From Myself)" is another emotive, 1960s soul style gem in which Smith passionately cries for help from a mystery woman over a typically on-point Cold Diamond & Mink backing track rich in hazy horns, wah-wah guitars and a laidback mid-tempo groove. The quality of the group's playing and production is laid bare in all its glory on the flipside instrumental version, which is naturally exclusive to this "45" release. Like the rest of Smith's singles, this is a must-have.
… Read moreIntérprete: I Love 45's!, Juno Recommends Soul
out of stock $8.93
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Review: So far, every collaboration between Timmion house band Cold Diamond & Mink and rising star Carlton Jumel Smith has been soulful gold. It goes without saying that their latest hook-up, "I'd Better", is another future soul classic. On the A-side version (taken from Smith's debut album "1634 Lexington Avenue"), Smith provides a raw, heartfelt and impassioned vocal over Cold Diamond & Mink's formidable backing track. This can be heard in all its glory on side B, where their 1960s soul style drum breaks, guitars, bass and fuzzy horns take centre stage.
… Read moreout of stock $8.93
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Cat: TR 718. Rel: 08 Feb 18
Review: Since making his debut back in the early 1990s, Carlton Jumel Smith has periodically popped up on a variety of soulful house and modern soul releases. Here the little-known vocalist takes a different approach, re-casting himself as a throaty, James Brown influenced '70s soul singer. He's at his heartfelt, full-throttle best on "Can't Love You Any More", a deliciously heavy and authentic chunk of Southern-fried deep soul complete with additional falsetto parts from fellow singer Pratt. The key to the track's success is the fantastic backing provided by Cold Diamond & Mink. Proof is provided on the flip via the band's effortlessly good instrumental take.
… Read more in stock $10.90
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Love Our Love Affair (7")
Cat: TR 730. Rel: 15 Aug 19
Review: If you're a talented soul vocalist who wants an authentically fuzzy late 1960s sound, you could do worse than join forces with Timmion Records' in-house backing band, Cold Diamond & Mink. They're in fine form here providing admirable backing to rising star Carlton Jumel Smith. "Love Our Love Affair" is undeniably attractive, with Smith's confident and emotion-rich vocal rising above the band's hazy horns, languid trumpet solos, sun-bright guitar licks and lolloping, hip-hop style funk-soul beats. As is customary, the band's tidy instrumental version can be found - and enjoyed - on the flip.
… Read moreout of stock $8.10
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Cat: S4R 43. Rel: 18 Nov 24
Review: A brand new funk and soul compilation throwing back to four cross-sixties exquisites, Soul 4 Real have really outdone themselves this time about. We lead with the pithy prancing-about that it Gladys Knight & The Pips' lost-love magic carpet ride in song, 'Show Me The Way', which flaunts the singer's tumescent voice in a flurry of longing to acquire her crush's ticker. Then Martha Reeves' apparently, formerly unreleased 'This Is The Love' showcases the Alabaman's vaso-dilated voice against an equally degage but still hooking soul jovial. The B travels further back in time to The Temptations' 'Since I Don't Have You', an unreleased stock with an especial Christmas charm from the Motown towerers; and finally, Blinky and Edwin Starr consummate a duetting soul love, through harmonics and end-phrase ghost notes, on the closing 'Never Gonna Give You Up'.
… Read moreIntérprete: Craig Charles Funk And Soul
out of stock $28.78
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Lovers' Special Request (12")
Cat: BK 092. Rel: 21 Aug 24
Review: The Lovers' Special Request EP presents a compelling selection of classic soul and reggae-infused tracks, making their debut on 12" vinyl. This collection features notable contributions from Christine Lewin, Marvin James, and Tricia Dean, with production by John Kpiaye and DJ Smokey Joe. On Side-1, Christine Lewin's 'In The Mood' reimagines Tyrone Davis's smooth after-hours classic, transforming it into a memorable female-led reggae hit. This rendition captures the essence of the mid-80s lovers rock scene, turning it into a timeless playlist staple. Marvin James follows with his soulful cover of The Spinners' 'I'll Be Around,' now reissued on vinyl for the first time. This track is paired with a sought-after instrumental mix, offering a deeper dive into its rich textures. Tricia Dean's 'Don't Let It Go To Your Head,' a cover of Jean Carn's soulful favorite, features the signature synth-led rhythms from Kpiaye and Smokey Joe. This track showcases the smooth blend of reggae and soul, rooted in the vibrant London music scene of the era. Side-2 features instrumental versions of each track, allowing listeners to appreciate the intricate production work behind these classic songs. The 'In The Mood Instrumental,' 'I'll Be Around Instrumental,' and 'Don't Let It Go To Your Head Instrumental' offer a fresh perspective on the grooves that have long been celebrated. Curated by Smokey Joe, a London DJ legend known for his extensive soca catalog and influential soul sets, this EP highlights his early work with soul and reggae, providing a nostalgic glimpse into a golden era of music.
… Read moreout of stock $18.16
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Review: Long-time friends and semi-regular collaborators Lord Funk and Moar established the Nova Onda imprint two years ago in order to deliver occasional seven-inch singles featuring razor-sharp, on-point re-edits of Brazilian gems. The series has now reached volume three, with the Paris-based pair delivering two more essential, light-touch re-rubs. Our pick of the pair is flipside 'Nova Onda', a DJ-friendly tweak of a Clavinet and quelchy synth-sporting chunk of P-funk influenced Brazilian boogie rich in excitable raps, high-register male backing vocals and grooves so addictive they should come with a health warning. A-side 'Bela Menina', meanwhile, is a similarly tidy revision of what sounds like a boogie-era MPB number - think improvised male vocals, jazz guitar licks, huggable grooves and dreamy synth sounds.
… Read moreout of stock $16.20
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Review: Paul Mac Innes is a real modern soul boy with a Motown twist. His latest single 'Falling By The Wayside' was written at some point before the pandemic hit and has been produced by Mattias Axelsson who also loves Motown. The original was shelved during lockdowns but then the pair decided to pull it out again during a post-Covid live show. It went down a storm and so it was time to finish it properly. They head to a studio in Gothenburg with some talented musicians and perfected the lovely tune that is now presented here on a tidy 7".
… Read morein stock $12.73
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Review: Modern day soul from the heart of Manchester and the heat of Barcelona... Elliot Macauley follows up his debut EP "Retro" with this beautiful sun-kissed doublet. "All My Life" sits somewhere between Amp Fiddler and Darondo produced by Louie Vega. Big, hooky, warm and heartfelt; this will work just as well on floors as it will at home. "Mamas Baby Boy", meanwhile, shows Elliot's acoustic guitar skills off as Cleveland Jones adds a crystalline falsetto that pays homage to the most important ladies of the world. Beautiful.
… Read moreout of stock $9.50
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Latin Boogaloo Holy Grail 45 (limited 7")
Cat: RK 45049. Rel: 30 Jan 14
Review: A cheeky teaser from Record Kicks' forthcoming Boogaloo Vol 6 album, here we find two authentic Latin northern soul covers originally recorded in the late 60s. "Hold On" takes the horn heavy Sam & Dave classic and gives it a rapid tongue Spanish twist while retaining the distinctive English chorus. "We Belong Together", meanwhile, is a more touching take on a Bobby Marin standard. With Giobel really belting out the crooning vocals and a lounge style polish to the horns, it's instant funk seduction. Only 500 of these 45s... So jump on this as soon as you can.
… Read moreIntérprete: Shantisan, Powlo Thirsty Ear, Mukatsuku Records Chart, Dj Fede, AfroBase (Radio Chart), Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Boy Oliver, Jonny Drop, Record Kicks, Sir Jarvis - Badass 45 Records, Juno Recommends Funk, Afro Beat Foundation, Marc Hype, I Love 45's!, FunkNation, Originals
… Read moreout of stock $6.69
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Review: This new 7" from Jimmy Mack is a delightful piece of sunny soul. The Wisconsin man's a€iPop Goes The Weasela€™ was originally released in 1983 and has become an incredibly hard to find tune, and expensive when you do. The original sets off on an airy groove, with gentle flute leads, trilling chords and the effortless vocal melting your heart. On the flip side is an edit from a friend of the label, Bristol's Admin, who is one of the hottest edit talents in the game right now. His version is cleaned up a little but is sympathetic to the original with plenty of feel good grooves.
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Say You Love Me Girl (7")
Cat: DIG 009. Rel: 06 Dec 24
Review: Mad Black Latin Combo featuring Nick Kurusawa brings a delightful single with Say You Love Me Girl, released on Diguma Doughnuts from Japan. This 7" gem merges many styles and influences into one. On Side-1, 'Say You Love Me Girl' showcases a smooth and soulful blend of styles, highlighted by powerful vocal performance. It's a track that effortlessly bridges different musical influences, creating an engaging and catchy pop hit. Underneath it all, you have funk, salsa and disco all blending into a classy gem. Side-2 offers 'Say You Love Me Girl' (Mad Black Remix), which takes a more atmospheric and melodic approach. This remix transforms the track into a chilled-out, laid-back version, providing a fresh and relaxing alternative. This release combines energetic vibes with a smooth, sophisticated twist.
… Read moreIntérprete: Mukatsuku Records Chart
out of stock $19.55
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Review: Hyped in hushed tones, the latest dubbing by studio troubadour Mad Professor has been so successfully kept under wraps, that relevant preview clips and contextual info online for it remain intentionally, ambiguously short, and relatively impervious to sleuthing. Of course, this would reflect the anxious ambivalence of wholesalers to unleash it back into to the wild; it only goes with the territory of dubplate culture! But they may have good reason to um and ahh, since this is a rare, and perhaps the only, example of a Mad Professor rerub of a Marvin Gaye tune, and not just any: it's none other than 'What's Going On?', of course! The version first surfaced on KLTY Radio and has never heard a proper release since. Avianca Dubs does the honours of ducting two versions on wax, in what is sure to be a faster-than-light shelf-clearer...
… Read moreout of stock $17.88
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Because You're You (7")
Cat: PP 011. Rel: 02 Aug 21
Review: Maggtapp's previously unreleased 'Because You're You' is the stunning a-side on this new 7" from The Preservation Society. It has standout vocals that make it a real modern soul groover, with a steady back beat and funky bass buried deep under electric piano and organ. Flip it and reverse it and you will find a tear up from Joe McGlone & The Hot Pepper Band. Their take on the classic 'Love I Lost' is raw, high energy and brilliant with its big church riffs, Norther Soul grooves and classic call and response chorus.
… Read moreIntérprete: Juno Recommends Soul
out of stock $20.96
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Push The Rock (reissue) (clear vinyl 7")
Cat: GED-020 CLEAR. Rel: 15 Oct 24
Review: Magic In Threes' latest 7" single 'Push The Rock' comes as a rather experimental funk cut, and perhaps one that could only be made today. With the ghostly vocals of fellow Tennessee vocalist Amber Woodhouse gliding across the mix, this one's a veritable funk roller, floating on the vibe rather than leaning to far into disparate sections. With the band heavily inspired by old film soundtracks, obscure hip-hop tapes and library music, we can certainly hear that an added sense of eclecticism and exploration has gone into this track, informed not merely by funk alone.
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Review: Magic In Threes continue to blaze a trail of heavy-jamming funk with on eye on the dancefloor. The Nashville band haven't blessed us with any fresh wax since 2020's Stay In Your Lane, but now they're back with Amber Woodhouse in tow for the heady cut 'Push The Rock', landing on their long-time local label G.E.D. Soul Records. The bassline is everything, holding the groove down so the keys can flex and the guitar can get choppy on top. Meanwhile Woodhouse's understated intonations on the mic flow in and out of the mix with a relaxed cool, given a dubby treatment to add to the late night, get down vibe the band are aiming for. That's a vibe which comes on even stronger with the killer 'Remix' version on the B-side, too.
… Read moreIntérprete: Voodoocuts, SPASIBO RECORDS
out of stock $10.34
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Review: Schema are really spoiling us this week, not only have they issued a seven inch taster for Nicola Conte's upcoming album but here they dig into their archives and lift out a gem from Alessandro Magnanini. "Secret Lover" originally featured on Someway Still I Do, the debut LP from the guitarist, composer and producer released on Schema back in 2009 and it's impossible not to visualise the song soundtracking some misadventures from James Bond. That's thanks largely to Magnanini's classicist arrangements that evoke John Williams at his best and the vocal contribution of Jenny B whose delivery could easily be mistaken for Dame Bassey. It's backed with "This Is What You Are", the song has launched the career of the Sicilian Mario Biondi.
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Review: ATA founders, Neil Innes and Pete Williams, appear here under their collective The Magnificent Tape Band moniker, and serve up two ice-cold soul nuggets that'll rock any system from here to Sheffield. In fact, to bring in an extra element of Northern Soul funk, the Steel City's Rachel Modest features on the vocals of both "Patterns In My Mind", a slow-burning charmer of a tune with dangling melodies and a lo-fi touch, and also on the gorgeous, swingier groove of the majestic "Golden Shades". Two stunning hits that are bound to stay up here in the soul chart for a while.
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Review: Six Nine looks back to go forwards here as the label serves up a couple of super fresh new mixes of a pair of stunning modern boogie and funk tunes. Magoo was the man behind the originals and T Groove is the man on remix duties. Up first are the glossy synths and seductive drums of 'Not Too Late (To Make It Right)'. The leads are withering, the disco dazzle high and the catchiness of the groove all too real. Flip it over for 'Let's Have A Boogie' (feat Heryo) which goes a little bit deeper and seduces you, especially with the buttery vocals.
… Read moreout of stock $17.33
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Review: Previously only available on US promo 45 - these 1973 Afrodisiac-era cuts from The Main Ingredients are well overdue. First up is a beautiful take on the Isley Brothers 1972 classic "Work To Do" (also famed for its Average White Band cover in 1974) while the B is draped in the powerful vocal harmonies and lavish strings of "Instant Love". Proof that sometimes all you need are two ingredients to cook a beautiful feast for the soul.
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Review: Sam Shepherd's Melodies International imprint has barely put a foot wrong to date, serving up a string of must-have reissues. Predictably, the label's latest offering - a facsimile reissue of a thoroughly obscure but in-demand disco 7" from 1979 - is another belter. A-side "Back Into Your Heart" is particularly potent, offering a rich, cheery and pleasingly fuzzy dance through horn-heavy disco-funk pastures, with a loved-up lead vocal joined by cascading strings, intergalactic synth solos and energy-packed drums. Turn to the flip for "Dance, Dance, Dance", an urgent chunk of funk-fuelled disco-rock that's almost as essential as the majestic A-side.
… Read moreIntérprete: Mukatsuku Records Chart, JimmyTheTwin, Mike Shawe ✮ Hot Buttered Soul, RUSTAM OSPANOFF., Craig Charles Funk And Soul, Fabietto Delgado (Ankle Release), Ionik (Traveller Records, KGS), Tom Central, Voodoocuts, Juno Recommends Disco, JKriv (Razor-N-Tape), Calamity Jade (Willwork4funk), Appian, Red Greg, Admin, 45 Live
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Cat: BBP 174 (B-STOCK). Rel: 06 Aug 20
B-STOCK: Record has very light surface marks/smudges, but otherwise in perfect working order
Review: ***B-STOCK: Record has very light surface marks/smudges, but otherwise in perfect working order***
Five years on from the release of the first seven-inch, Mako and Mr Bristow's Soul Edits" series reaches volume six. On the A-side's "Stealin Alright" they get to work on a riotous slab of funk-rock heaviness from the golden age of the sound - albeit one whose sweaty drum breaks, weighty bass and gravelly guitars also come accompanied by steel pan melodies. It's an odd combination but one that works really well. Over on side B, "Stealin' Nolan" is a tidy edit of another rhythm and blues style dancefloor workout, this time rich in stomping drums, memorable guitar riffs and stomping, Northern Soul style drums.
… Read moreFive years on from the release of the first seven-inch, Mako and Mr Bristow's Soul Edits" series reaches volume six. On the A-side's "Stealin Alright" they get to work on a riotous slab of funk-rock heaviness from the golden age of the sound - albeit one whose sweaty drum breaks, weighty bass and gravelly guitars also come accompanied by steel pan melodies. It's an odd combination but one that works really well. Over on side B, "Stealin' Nolan" is a tidy edit of another rhythm and blues style dancefloor workout, this time rich in stomping drums, memorable guitar riffs and stomping, Northern Soul style drums.
out of stock $6.65
