Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 11:28PM 
The first two singles from Kelly Price’s upcoming album are both brilliant, but this new track that leaked today has something very special about it. Sounds like a 70s/80s throwback that wouldn’t sound out of place next to Luther or Earth, Wind & Fire. So much love for this.
Funk, Kelly Price, R&B, Soul in Aside Monday, April 25, 2011 at 5:49PM 
Aloe Blacc dropped into Maida Vale this morning to do a little live lounge session for Trevor Nelson. While he was there he performed I Need A Dollar and Loving You Is Killing Me, but it was his cover of 99 Problems that stole the show. This is just another example of why he is one of my favourite artists right now; way too cool. He is like a modern day James Brown.
Aloe Blacc, Cover, Hip-Hop, Jay-Z, Live Lounge, Soul in Aside Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 12:59AM 
Here is a little something from Reel People’s new album, Golden Lady. The album premieres exclusive new Reel People songs whilst collecting earlier outings from the outfit and a wide sweep of material by artists signed to its Reel People Music imprint – a sister stable to the highly regarded Papa Records. All 10 songs are a must have, but this joint from BSTC & JL is my favourite. Funky as hell.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 10:08AM 
Here is the first taster from Soul UK, which is Beverley Knight’s upcoming 8th studio album. This is a promo-only version of my favourite Soul II Soul track, Fairplay, which features an intro from Jazzie B himself. Beverley’s version adds a fierce horn section and incredibly powerful vocals that we have come to expect. The album is a personal journey, curated by Beverley and delivered with her own unique soul/gospel style, through some of her all time favorite soulful tracks by British artists. The first commercially available single is a storming take on Junior’s classic, Mama Used To Say, which is out June 27th. Smacked it.
Beverley Knight, Cover, R&B, Soul, Soul II Soul in Aside Monday, April 18, 2011 at 9:45PM 
As part of their “They Never Shoulda Gave You Niggas Studio Equipment”, Zo! & Phonte have released this funny, yet brilliant, piano led cover of Mark Morrison’s classic, Return Of The Mack. Two of my favourite people in music.
Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 9:41PM
Here is Miss Erykah Badu’s spectacular performance from the main stage @ Coachella yesterday. She is my favourite female artist by such a long way, and this proves exactly way. Her vibrant personality always shines through when she performs. Love love love.
Friday, April 15, 2011 at 11:36PM 
Earlier today we got the video for Jill Scott’s lead single from the upcoming album, The Light Of The Sun. Now she has dropped the next single, which features the flawless Anthony Hamilton, and it’s absolute perfection. Soul music at its very best. This album could be a classic.
Anthony Hamilton, Jill Scott, R&B, Soul in Aside Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 12:21PM 
Ed Sheeran released a live 3 track EP called One Take this morning that was recorded at the Rocket Studios in the West End. Below you can hear a stunning new album track, UNI, and a mind blowing cover of Wayfaring Stranger, which uses the same arrangement as Jamie Woon’s cover. You can download both of them with You Need Me HERE and watch a video of him performing Wayfaring Stranger HERE. I feel so lucky to know this man - talented doesn’t even come close.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 3:14AM My boys over at PinBoard caught up with Raphael Saadiq the other day @ Red Bulls recording studio - he did an exceptional acoustic performance of Good Man, which is one of my favourite tracks of 2011. His new album, Stone Rollin’, was released the other week and if you haven’t got yourself a copy, then you don’t know what you’re missing out on. You can catch him over at Shepherds Bush Empire on the 28th April. Genius.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at 6:17PM 
Last year when I first heard this I wasn’t too familiar with the name Baller B, but over the past 12 months he has become a good friend of mine, and as many of you already know, has become the tour DJ for Example. This mix is everything that I love about soulful house and is a showcase of his exceptional DJ skills. With a little help from his friend Lucas The Beatbox, this is the most perfect mix for beach parties, BBQs or any summer party you’re at this year. You can download below and catch the tracklist after the jump. My new mix will be here in the next two weeks, promise.
1. DJ Jazzy Jeff - Rock With You (Feat. Eric Roberson) (Osunlade Mix)
2. Shaun Escoffery - Days Like This (Spinna & Ticklah Mix)
3. Donaeo - I
4. Blaze - Breathe (Liquid People Presents Danism Remix)
5. Quentin Harris - Travelling (Feat. Cordell McClary) (Unreleased Mix)
6. Simbad - Soul Fever (Remix)
7. Fuzzy Logik - The Way You Move
8. Jill Scott - Golden (Sir Piers Remix)
9. Rudimental & May - Sexy, Sexy
10. Blackcoffee - Turn Me On (Feat. Bucie)
11. Bizzi - Bizzi’s Party (Soulful House Mix)
12. Jazztronik - Samurai
13. Jazmine Sullivan - Bust Your Windows (Attacca Pesante Remix)
14. Fish Go Deep & Tracey K - Cure & The Cause (Dennis Ferrer Remix)
15. Bah Samba - Tired Little One (Yoruba Soul Vocal)
16. Sia Furler - Waiting For You (Restless Soul Mix)
17. Restless Soul - Tricks (Feat. Shea Soul)
18. Amy Winehouse - In My Bed (Bugz In The Attic Vox Mix)
19. John Cutler - It’s Yours
20. Diamond - Love At First Sight (Feat. Terri Walker)
