UK Smooth grooves at its finest. Coming correct from that Acid Jazz era, Lulu Reeds "There Has got to be a way" is a favorite of mine, kind of a blast to the past. If you're familiar with "Drizabone" music, then you already know the production will be solid... Check it out.
A lot of bands meet as kids at school. Others come together after an over-enthusiastic conversation about music at some random party. Aluna Francis and George Reid however, met through the internet. While their online encounter is more MySpace than Match.com, it was in fact through a mutual respect for each other's work that led them to go on to form AlunaGeorge. Now together for just barely a year, the talented duo have been churning out a series of infectious mixes which fuse Francis' sweet vocal harmonies with the hushed electronic stylings courtesy of Reid.
Make sure you pick this limited 7" from PAUL MAC INNES & T.B.O.I on Sundae Soul records. The vinyl was pressed in 2010 which might be hard to find now as its limited press! You can also check out the album on Itunes, or where ever good music sold!
The swedish, Gothenburg based Soul, Paul Mac Innes & T.B.O.I. now make their self titeled album available worldwide. This album expresses their love for soulful music and the result is their very own soulful sound, carrying influence of Jazz, Soul and RnB.
Katalyst is the Sydney based producer Ashley Anderson of international acclaim. All of his solo releases have been nominated for ARIA Awards in Australia and there's a strong fan base established for his work worldwide. He also runs the Invada label in Australia with with Portishead's Geoff Barrow
Steve Spacek originates form London landed in Sydney via and LA. He has worked with the likes of J Dilla, Mos Def, Slum Village, Common and many more. He is likened to classic soul singers Curtis Mayfield and Marvin Gaye and has been championed by everyone from Entertainment Weekly to Mos Def.
Entitled Soul:Fi the album features an impressive cameo cast of guest talent, including the likes of Detroit rappers Dank (Frank & Dank) and Buff 1, Australian soul divas Jade MacRae and Fantine and Australian Jamican RuCL. On Soul:Fi Space Invadas successfully create an innovative, unique, futuristic sound by fusing bonafide Soul and laid back Hip Hop.
It's hard to believe that nearly a generation has passed since the late 1980s and early 1990s. That means that in the "what's old is new again" world that is popular music, listeners will be treated (or consigned) to music made in or influenced by that era. This will be something of a treat for people who liked the progressive soul and R&B sounds emanating from across the pond during those years. The music of bands like Loose Ends, Soul II Soul and Incognito found a willing audience in the states during that time.
Fans of these groups enjoyed the way they paid reverence to the American sounds of blues, jazz and soul by putting a right now spin on their original songs. People also dug the energy bands like Incognito pumped into old soul classics like Stevie's "Don't You Worry ‘Bout a Thing." Many people believe that the British progressive soul sound of that era was a precursor for the so-called neo-soul movement that hit America starting in the late 1990s.
Jamiroqui is modern soul at its finest. I Love when he sparks a big fat joint on stage and passes it around. Great Jam session as well during the PUFF break...
Another mix from our English Gentlemen Dominic Swinn. Straight from the UK now in SF Dom shares a taste of his Funky, Rare Grooves & Disco Gemms in this mix. See you this Saturday at Reach UP DOM SWINN - THE ENGLSIH GENTLEMEN
LIVE PERFORMANCES FROM SOME OF THE TOP 80 SOUL ARTIST. THIS IS UK SOUL PARTY, SIMILAR TO SOUL TRAIN. KEEP FUNKING...
1.Aurra. Like I Like It.1985. 2.7th Heaven. Hot Fun .1985. 3.Joanna Gardner .Watching You.1985. 4.Mai Tai . History.1985. 5.Loose Ends. Hangin' On A String .1985. 6.Mercy Mercy.What Are We Gonna Do About It.1986. 7.Michael Lovesmith.Break The Ice.1985.
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The Cool Notes from south London were a popular European R&B act during the mid-eighties and they had several hits of which the most famous of course is 'Spend The Night'. They continued to record until the early 90's and their original, crystal-clear music still sounds so fresh today. 'I Wanna Dance' is their most sought after release and featuresthe equal nice 'Blown It' on the flip. Both tracks were not included on Cool Notes splendid album, which also has become a collectors item. This Cool Notes 12 inch fetches aproximately $ 150 nowadays and shows up just once in a while. THE COOL NOTES - SPEND THE NIGHT 1985
