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One of my favourite songs of all time has been given the once over by Ronald Isley & Aretha Franklin. This is taken from Ron’s first album since being released from prison. Reminds me of the classic Isley Brothers days.
One of my favourite songs of all time has been given the once over by Ronald Isley & Aretha Franklin. This is taken from Ron’s first album since being released from prison. Reminds me of the classic Isley Brothers days.
Title track from Chrisette Michele’s new album, which features Talib Kweli & Black Thought. Never thought I would hear her rapping, but I love this. Good album too.
Aloe performing You Make Me Smile, Billie Jean and I Need A Dollar. Something else.
This track is taken from an album which I am kicking myself for being late on and relying on my Mum to bring it to my attention. Richard Earnshaw is a super-talented UK producer who in August laid down a 10-tracker that will blow your mind. It’s a glorious and effervescent mix of late 70s boogie flavours interspersed with forward thinking house beats, jazzy vibes and ultra-soulful vocals. Everything I could wish for really. The album includes appearances from Jocelyn Brown, Eric Dillard, Carleen Anderson and many more. This track however features two absolute legends - Kenny Thomas and Roy Ayers. Make sure you also check out Grant Nelson’s remix of the lead single, here. Real music.
New video for one of the more enjoyable tracks from Quincy Jones’ tribute album, Q: Soul Bossa Nostra. The track is a cover of Q’s own 1960s’ hit Soul Bossa Nova.
New one from Miguel’s debut album, All I Want Is You. Was really looking forward to this, but there are far too many skippable tracks in my opinion. The lead single/title track, along with this & Vixen are my personal favourites. His voice is still one of the best out there though.
For those of you who don’t know who Liam Bailey is; he is the guy that is featured on the new Chase & Status track, Blind Faith. The other day he did an acoustic session for Soul Culture in Camden Town, which simply blew me away. First he performed his own track, I Belong, which is produced by the brilliant Salaam Remi and will feature on his forthcoming LP. He then did a cover of version of one of my favourite Etta James songs; I’d Rather Go Blind. This guy has incredibly amounts of talent, and then some.
Here is a new one from Marsha Ambrosius’ upcoming album, Late Nights & Early Mornings, which is set to drop in early 2011. Just Blaze’s production is incredible and I much prefer it to the lead single, I Hope She Cheats On You. So much love for this woman’s music, and her new look.
Jazmine Sullivan hit us with this 80s influenced track this morning from her forthcoming album Love Me Back, which will be released on November 30th. Love the track and how hot does she look on the cover?!
Brilliant video to go with one of my favourite tracks of 2010. This guy is ridiculously talented.