Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at 10:58PM 
Can’t believe I’m a month late on this. Here is my favourite track from Anthony David’s 3rd studio album, As Above So Below, which features Algebra & Phonte. He is one of the most under-rated R&B/Soul singers of the past 5 years. This is a massive tune, and the album is stunning.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 1:28PM 
Yesterday one of my favourite singles of 2011, Falling by Ben Westbeech, was released on Strictly Rhythm and is the first single from his overdue new album, There’s More To Life Than This. His soulful, sweetly sung vocals ride insistent, percussion-driven and disco-tinged production by Lovebirds, the alias of Hamburg resident Sebastian Döring. The result is an impressively stylish, surprisingly catchy song that’s as satisfying to hear on headphones, at home or through a car stereo as on a club soundsystem. To celebrate the release, Ben’s label, Strictly Rhythm are giving away an iPod complete with the labels entire back catalog and a podcast featuring a chat and mini-mix with Ben himself. You can watch the official video HERE, buy the single HERE and you can hit the jump to hear more about the label and find all the info you need to enter the competition.
GOOD LUCK!
Strictly Rhythm relaunches its website next week with a new makeover for 2011, giving house music fans a portal to the latest releases, upfront news, exclusive DJ mixes, charts, artist information and much more.
With an impressive list of DJs, artists and joint venture labels the site will always have something to offer; be the first to hear the new monthly radio show presented by head of A&R and international DJ Seamus Haji, playing exclusive new tracks and dusting off some of the old skool classics.
eamus Haji says “We wanted to give music lovers a better platform to see what Strictly has to offer and this new site does exactly that.”
To launch the new site Strictly Rhythm is giving away a multi-touch iPod Nano fully loaded with all six volumes of the Strictly Rhythms compilation series, mixed by luminaries such as Radio Slave, Ramon Tapia and Michel Cleis. Simply enter your email to sign up to the newsletter.
Ben Westbeech, Competition, House, Lovebirds, Soul, Strictly Rhythm in Aside Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 1:01PM 
My favourite track from Alexis Jordan’s self-titled upcoming debut album, which is produced solely by Norwegian production team Stargate. This is just Alexis and a guitar, showing off her vocal talents to the fullest. A very commercially friendly album, but pretty nice.
Alexis Jordan, R&B, Soul in Aside Friday, February 25, 2011 at 1:44AM 
My favourite track from Marsha Ambrosius’ spectacular upcoming debut album, Late Nights & Early Mornings. It will be released on March 1st, but for you now you can enjoy this beautiful piano driven balled, which is produced by Marsha herself. She is one of the most talented women in music. This is the best album I’ve heard this year and will be one of the best R&B albums of 2011.
Marsha Ambrosius, R&B, Soul in Aside Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 8:04PM 
Title track from Raphael Saadiq’s upcoming album, Stone Rollin’. Everything I’ve heard from it thus far has been brilliant, and this is no exception. So much soul. Spotted over @ Pinboard.
Raphael Saadiq, Soul, Stone Rollin' in Aside Friday, February 18, 2011 at 9:18PM 
A funky cut from Cee-Lo’s latest album Lady Killer that wouldn’t have sounded out of place if it did make the final tracklist. It wouldn’t have been the best track on the album, but it was produced by Jack Splash, who was the man on the decks for ‘I Want You’, which was one of my favourites of 2010.
Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 7:42PM 
Tony Cook, better known as James Brown’s drummer, has had an album released on his behalf by Stones Throw, which is a full-length unreleased anthology that was recorded between 1982-1986 (unearthed by Peanut Butter Wolf). Here is a free MP3 that they have put up on their site, which features The Party People and reminds me of the all-time classic, Planet Rock - all the other details you need are HERE. The funk will never die.
James Brown, Soul, Stones Throw, Tony Cook in Aside Sunday, February 13, 2011 at 10:48AM 
So it’s Valentine’s Day tomorrow, and although I don’t really believe in it and have no-one to share it with in person this year, I felt it necessary to put a little playlist together for all the lovers out there. There is something in here for everyone, no matter your gender or relationship status - it includes some of my most loved and personal pieces of music ever. After the jump you can find the tracklist and a download link for all 25 tracks. Oh, and if you were wondering, my favourite love song of all-time is My Cherie Amour by Stevie Wonder.
This has been the most difficult weekend weekend of my life, but I hope everyone has a nice Valentine’s Day. ❤
1. Coldplay - Sparks
2. John Legend - I Love, You Love
3. Chuck Prophet - No Other Love
4. Beyoncé - The Closer I Get To You (Feat. Luther Vandross)
5. Erykah Badu - In Love With You (Feat. Kymani Marley)
6. Chrisette Michele - Love Is You (Feat. John Legend As Pianist)
7. Al Green - I’m Glad You’re Mine
8. Stevie Wonder - My Cherie Amour
9. Lemar - Someone Should Tell You
10. Shanice - I Love Your Smile
11. Bobby Womack - Love Has Finally Come At Last
12. Anthony Hamilton - My First Love (Feat. Latoiya Williams)
13. Amy Winehouse - (There Is) No Greater Love
14. Curtis Mayfield - P.S. I Love You
15. Laura Izibor - From My Heart To Yours
16. Anthony David - Something About You (Feat. Cekoya)
17. Donny Hathaway - Love, Love, Love
18. Raphael Saadiq - I Love Her
19. Drew Sidora - For The Love (Feat. Mario)
20. Illa J - Sounds Like Love (Feat. Debi Nova)
21. Common - The Light
22. The Foreign Exchange - Come Around
23. D’Angelo - Your Precious Love (Feat. Erykah Badu)
24. Maxwell - Whenever Wherever Whatever
25. Carlos Nino & Miguel Atwood-Ferguson - Fall In Love
Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at 4:34PM 
Here is the new single from Stephen Marley, which features the ever brilliant Melanie Fiona. After the jump you can also hear her joining Cee-Lo on a revamped version of the original Phillip Bailey-assisted track off The Lady Killer. I love this woman.
Cee-Lo, Melanie Fiona, Reggae, Soul, Stephen Marley in Aside Wednesday, February 2, 2011 at 8:46PM Visuals for Ben Westbeech’s latest single, Falling. One of the most under-rated artists in this country. This has a definite Jamiroquai feel to it. I love it.
Ben Westbeech, Funk, House, Soul, Video 