Monday, July 25, 2011 at 1:29PM A stunning exclusive performance from upcoming Manchester-born Soul/R&B artist, Daley. This is the first in Pinboard's new 'introduces' series, which is aimed at concentrating on good music and an important undercurrent of that is discovering and exposing a new generation of music makers. One of my favourite blogs + one of my favourite new artists = great combo. Enjoy.
Friday, July 22, 2011 at 10:46AM 
Some unreleased music from Mr. Hamilton, produced by Jack Splash, which nobody seems to know when it's from or what it's for. Either way, it's amazing, and it hopefully means a new album is on the way. 2-Step.
Anthony Hamilton, R&B, Soul Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 10:33PM 
Joss Stone has been in the news recently for an incident that was somewhat bizarre and disturbing to hear, but now she's going to be in the news for all the right reasons, as her fifth studio album is set to be released next week. Personally, the album isn't for me, but this song is pretty incredible. Pre-order your copy HERE.
Joss Stone, R&B, Soul Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 3:25PM 
Kindred The Family Soul are an R&B/Soul duo consisting of the married couple of Fatin Dantzler and Aja Graydon. They are signed to Hidden Beach Recordings and emerged from the Philadelphia Neo-Soul movement that also includes Jill Scott, who discovered them while the couple were performing at the Black Lily Film & Music Festival in 2001. Since then they have released three studio albums, and this track will feature on their fourth, Love Has No Recession, which is set to be released next week. A very cool album.
Chuck Brown, DJ Kool, Hip-Hop, Kindred Soul Family, R&B, Soul Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 3:17PM 
My favourite track from Soul Unsigned's new compilation album, which is aimed at supporting and promoting unsigned and independant Soul artists. The compilation is amazing, but this track in particular is one of the smoothest joints I have heard for a very long time. You can hear and support the whole compilation HERE.
Charles Lane, Hip-Hop, Jameil Aossey, Soul, Soul Unsigned Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 11:58PM 
Mr Westbeech has been a busy man as of late; finishing his album, doing covers and now recording a Summer mix for our listening pleasure. The mix is full of delicious tracks, from old skool Hip-Hop, to Deep House, to classic Soul/Motown - all my favourite music in one mix really. You can listen/download below and get the tracklist over on Strictly Rhythm's Soundcloud. More new stuff from Ben is on the way, but for now you can enjoy this and read my thoughts of his spectacular second album HERE (label wanted the track taking down, for now - will update when I get the nod).
Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 12:36AM 
I'm always a little worried when people remix songs that mean a lot to me, and my word does this song mean a lot to me. However, Ahmed Sirour isn't one to shy away from a challenge and decided to take on one of my favourite songs of all-time and succeeded in creating something that may be even more beautiful than the original. He has changed the beat, tempo and modernised it a little, but still stayed true to the original - the outcome is fabulous. So much love.
Ahmed Sirour, R&B, Remix, Soul, Stevie Wonder Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 12:18AM 
Having heard a few cuts from this tape, it's safe to say that I was very excited to hear the project in its entirety - I'm glad to report that it didn't disappoint, at all. Having sent Jeff a stab in the dark Myspace message a few years ago, Ayah has become one of the most refreshing voices I've heard for a long time and this is one of the most amazing soul projects for years. Here is my favourite track, and you can download the mixtape for free, HERE. (Barry White can sleep in peace knowing that his music is being put to such good use by the likes of Jeff and Zo!)
Ayah, DJ Jazzy Jeff, R&B, Soul Thursday, July 14, 2011 at 8:16PM 
Here is my favourite track from Down To The Bone's new album, The Main Ingredients, which takes the band into double digit territory marking their 10th release and one that takes the band back to its original roots with 10 tracks still steeped in groove, but with a heavy dose of 21st century influence. Three tracks feature the superb vocals of Imaani, who has become well-known figure on the underground soul scene over the past decade, however the other seven are soul infused funk instrumentals that wouldn't sound out of place next to some of the all-time greats of the 70s. Must hear album that you can cop on Amazon NOW!
Down To The Bone, Funk, Imaani, Soul Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at 3:37PM 
For those of you who have known about this man for a while, you will have watched Rahsaan Patterson grow from the skinny, wide-eyed boy on the classic children’s show Kids Incorporated to one of the most influential soul men on the planet. During this colorful journey, Rahsaan has written songs for and collaborated with Brandy, Van Hunt, Ledisi and Lalah Hathaway; as well as releasing his own critically acclaimed albums and performing to loyal, ecstatic audiences worldwide. I honestly had no idea the new album was so close, but when this dropped in my inbox, I was nothing short of ecstatic. He is one of my favourite soul singers of the past 5 years, and this album has made me realise why - one of the most stunning releases of the year so far.
R&B, Rahsaan Patterson, Soul 