Bob Baldwin [2021] - New Urban Jazz 3 [City Sketches] (Full Album)

A new 15 track album of contemporary urban jazz/soul from Bob Baldwin released 26 Feb 2021 which features different female vocalists on various tracks, as well as a few instrumental tracks.

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Top tracks on first listen:

Funk in De Pocket Feat. LaRita Gaskins

Friday Night (Newurbanjazz Remix) Feat. Regina Troupe

Sunday Afternoon Feat. Lori Williams

Lay Your Heart (Beside Me) Feat. Gianna "Gigi" Welling

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Format:	Album
Media:	Digital/CD
Label:	City Sketches
Cat No:	None
Year:	28/02/2021
Value:	£7.99

George Anderson [2021] - Songs Of Tomorrow [Secret #SECCD249] (Full Album)

George Anderson is the bass player with 80s Brit jazz funk band Shakatak, who are still active with the same line-up as 1981 (Anderson (bass), Jill Saward (vocals), Bill Sharpe (keys) & Roger Odell (drums)). 

He's just released his fourth solo album 'Songs Of Tomorrow' on 26 Feb 2021 which features several guest vocalists.

There's 13 tracks with 3 bonus tracks. The top tracks, for me, are:

Love Makes U Feel The Pain - uptempo dancer

Keep The Faith - a soulful stepper

I Would Give U Everything Feat. Debby Bracknell - smooth and soulful ballad

Flow - mellow jazz/soul

What The Hell 2020 Feat. Debby Bracknell - jazz/funk

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Format:	Album
Media:	Digital/CD
Label:	Secret
Cat No:	None
Year:	26/02/2021
Value:	£7.99

Lloyd Brown [2021] - Untitled [PMI Jet Star] (Album Sampler)

A new 20 track album has just been released by UK veteran reggae artist Lloyd Brown. It's a mixed bag but I've selected three soulful tracks.

There is an in depth article about his career on DJSly.co.uk

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I'm going to pre-empt this post with a long time favourite lovers rock track he recorded with Tippa Irie in 1995. It always brings a smile to my face watching them perfom this.

Sublime

Melt With You

'Til The Music Fades

Canita [2021] - L.E.V.E.L.S. [TopNotch Music] (Full EP)

Finally! ... the best new release I've heard all week from a new 5 track EP, 'L.E.V.E.L.S.', by Canita which was released yesterday, 26 Feb 2021.

Listen to Full EP here.

Complacent

This track features Boston's Noel Gourdin who also co-wrote the song.

Lifeless

Details

Format:	EP
Media:	Digital
Label:	TopNotch Music
Cat No:	None
Year:	2021
Key:	5A / 10A
BPM:	85 / 88
Value:	£3.49

Miracle Thomas [2021] - I'm All You Need (Rob Hardt Mix) [Sedsoul]

Hot off the press, released 26 Feb 2021, from Washinton D.C. singer Miracle Thomas who released her first record in 1993.

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Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Sedsoul
Cat No:	None
Year:	2021
Key:	2A
BPM:	98
Value:	£1

Kim Tavar [2021] - My Story [Self Released] (Full Album)

Debut album from ex Boston police officer Kim Tavar was released 25 Feb 2021. It only seems to be available via BandCamp.  

Apart from the tracks she has already released as singles, Isiah and Movin', the standout tracks on the album, for me, are:

• Love Me For Now
• Time Won't Wait
• Trippin' Together
• Thank You

I note that UK's Roger 'The Dodger' Williams did the cover art. That's probably how he got the scoop on the album on his SoulSorts show on 24 Feb 2021. Nice one mate!

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Jaber Kutzner [2021] - Spiteful Wizards [Spinnup] (Album Sampler)

From a new album 'Spiteful Wizards' released by Jaber Kutzner on 25 Feb 2021. The album is mainly R&B/Hip-Hop but there are a couple of 'soulful' tracks if selected to feature.

I can find absolutely no info about Jaber Kutzner so have to assume that this is a debut. The album has been released via Spinnup which is a global streaming service, which suggests that it's an independent release.

Arms Of The Unknown

The Right to Be an Individual

Details

Format:	Album
Media:	Digital
Label:	Spinup / Independent
Cat No:	None
Year:	2021
Key:	7B / 9B
BPM:	65 / 65
Value:	£7.99

James Aaron [2021] - Chosen [Self Released]

New single released on 19 Feb 2021 by James Aaron (formerly Francis). A British artist from south east London who debuted in 2017, this will be his sixth single since then.

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Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Year:	2021
Key:	10A
BPM:	120
Value:	£1

James Vickery with Musiq Soulchild [2021] - Come To Me [TH3RD BRAIN]

New blue-eyed south London R&B singer James Vickery collaborates with Musiq Soulchild for a new single released 24 Feb 2021 which is from his forthcoming debut album due May 2021.

He's already released two EP's Overture and Until Morning.

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Details

Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	TH3RD BRAIN
Cat No:	None
Year:	2021
Key:	12B
BPM:	105/52
Value:	£1

Raul Midon [2021] - Really Love [ReKondite]

New release on 13 Feb 2021 from Raul Midon who released his first album in 1999.

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Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	ReKondite
Cat No:	None
Year:	2021
Key:	4B
BPM:	82
Value:	£1