Tuesday, 16 March 2021

EXCLUSIVE Al Lindsey Feat. Laura Rain [2021] - Claim It [Pulsating Music]


This is a SoulStrutter EXCLUSIVE.  I reached out to Al Lindsey about his fantastic new release with current 'hot property' Laura Rain and he has provided a soundfile and the details posted below.

It's not due for release until 3rd April 2021 and will be available at the usual digital outlets. Please go and buy it when it's available and support these artists so they can give us more great tunes.

"Motown has delivered it's share of classic duets.  Artists such as Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston to name a few have set a high bar for this great city of music. Now we have the tantalizing collaboration of Soulful Al Lindsey and Laura Rain with Claim It, both products of Detroit. They met though the magic of social media. They both have been on the musical scene for quite a while and have produced some great music.  Prolific Laura Rain of the group Laura Rain and Caesars has toured the world sharing her talent and has delivered four albums.  Al is a gifted vocalist, lyricist, producer as well and has dropped four albums to his credit. Both Al and Laura has received several awards in recognition of their talent. Brace yourself for this powerful and soulful duo. Detroit you have outdone yourself with this one!"


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Pulsating Music
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 3B
BPM: 93
Value: £1

Sarah LeSol [2021] - Everyday In Everyway [Dream City]


The latest single from Sarah LeSol from Altlanta, GA, was released 14 Feb 2021.  It's a lovely neo southern soul stepper.

She released her sophomore album in 2018 'In My Feelings' which has a killer lead track 'My Everything' which is a must listen if you haven't heard it!  It was released as a single in 2017.

Her 2015 debut album 'Love In Full' is a great album for lovers of 'real soul' music.

I believe her real name may be Sarah Rucker as that's what's on publshing credits.


Listen to 'Love In Full' album here.
Listen to 'In My Feelings' album here.


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Dream City
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 10B
BPM: 81
Value: £1

Louis York [2021] - Velvet (Live) [Weirdo Workshop]


On 13 Mar 2021 Louis York released a live video of 'Velvet' which is a track from the 2019 album 'American Griots' which might suggest that this will be the new single?

Nashville based Louis York is a band formed by Claude Kelly (vocals) and Chuck Harmony (Charles T. Harmon) in 2015. The name comes from combining their hometown names, Harmony's East St Loius and Kelly's New York.  They were already established songwriters/producers with hit credits for Michael and Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Toni Braxton, John Legend and many others.



Details
Format: Album
Media: Digital
Label: Weirdo Workshop
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 10A
BPM: 130
Value: £7.99

Silk Sonic [2021] - Leave The Door Open [Live at Grammy Awards 14 Mar 2021]


I posted the Bruno Mars collaboration with Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic on the day of release 5 Mar 2021, that video has now had nearly 45m views!  

They performed the track at the Grammy awards on Sunday in true 70s style. It has entered the UK pop chart at #20 and Billboard Hot 100 at #4 this week.

I knew when I first heard it, and said at the time, that it had 'hit all over it' and won't be surprised if it's #1 both sides of the pond next week ... the appearance at the Grammy's certainly won't have done it any harm!  With a bit of luck it may inspire other artists to produce more 'real' music like this.  The production, the melody and the harmonies on this track are just incredible.  Sadly, it will probably be played to death which will kill it, but I think it will ultimately stand the test of time!

Mi'chel Rose [2021] - Mr. Right [Self Released]


The best track from a new album 'The Definition Of A Rose Compilation Album'' released 25 Feb 2021. It's a real mixed bag with R&B, hip-hop and this modern southern soul tune which is completely out of step with the rest of the material on the album.

She's from Houston, TX and was previously known as Barbie Z Blacc.



Details
Format: Album
Media: Digital
Label: Self Released
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 10A
BPM: 93
Value: £6.93

Melodic Feat. Shawnie [2021] - Speechless [Tek-Nique] (Full Album)


From a new album, 'What's The Vibe?', released 1 Mar 2021 which is predominantly R&B/hip-hop but this track stands out.  There are a few other tracks worth a listen (e.g. 'Ain't A Thing', ''Passion', 'Phone Call').  I think this is one of those albums that you need to listen to a few times to fully appreciate.

Listen to Full Album here.


Details
Format: Album
Media: Digital
Label: Tek-Nique
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 3A
BPM: 70
Value: £7.92

Leo Pastel & Muwosi [2021] - Candy Heart [Self Released]


Leo Pastel and Muwosi are singers/songwriters from Cincinnati who have been active since around 2018 when they released their debut single 'Woah'.

Leo Pastel: facebook / SoundCloud

Muwosi: facebook / SoundCloud


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Self Released
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 10A
BPM: 97
Value: £1

Saucy Lady [2021] - Delerious [Star Creature] (Full EP)


Boston based singer, songwriter and DJ Saucy Lady (aka Beantown Disco Queen) released her latest EP 'Delerium' on 20 Feb 2021. The best track, which is an uptempo version of Minnie Riperton's 1975 single 'Inside My Love', has already been released as a single last August (posted below).

She's also just posted up a 'teaser' for a new single (a collaboration with U KEY) which is another cover of Bobby Caldwell's 'What You Won't Do For Love' (posted below), also just released by Roniece Levias.


Listen to Full EP here.


Inside My Love

What You Won't Do For Love (with U Key)


Details
Format: EP / Single
Media: Digital
Label: Star Creature / Midnight Riot
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 3A / ?
BPM: 103 / ? 
Value: £5.94/ ?

UK Soul Chart - 15th March 2021

Courtesey of Starpoint Radio (https://uksoulchart.com/)

The latest UK Soul chart for 15th March 2021.

There's a new number one and eight new entries this week with Geroge Anderson's album going straight in at #9.

Highest Climbers:
Miracle Thomas, Tyra Levone, Robin Thicke

Biggest Fallers:
Bey Bright, ERBF Feat. Raena, Mario Biondi


01 (10) (+09) Herb Middleton & Marc Staggers - Making Plans (Mixes)
02 (19) (+17) Tyra Levone - Wishing on a Star
03 (02) (-01) Alvin Garrett - The Lightness of Love (Album)
04 (01) (-03) J.D's Time Machine ft Cleveland P Jones/ AgapeSoul & U-Nam - Kiss Of Freedom
05 (03) (-02) Will Downing - The Song Garden (Album)
06 (04) (-02) The Groove Association feat. Georgie B - It's Been So Long (Album/Remixes)
07 (12) (+05) Lori Williams - A New Book (Album)
08 (29) (+21) Miracle Thomas - I'm All You Need (Rob Hardt Mix)

09 (NE) George Anderson - Songs from Tomorrow (Album)
Already posted here

10 (16) (+06) Gemia Burns - When I Think Of You
11 (06) (-05) Ten City - Be Free (Emmaculate & Shannon Chambers Mix)
12 (07) (-05) Raquel Rodriguez - Undone / Don't You Know
13 (05) (-08) Leela James - Complicated

14 (NE) Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) - Leave The Door Open
Already posted here

15 (NE) Vince Broomfield - I'm Ready For A Love Of My Life / Buckle Up
Already posted here

16 (18) (+02) Jack Tyson Charles - Dualism (EP)
17 (28) (+11) Robin Thicke - On Earth and in Heaven (Album)

18 (NE) Bradd Marquis - Love (Album)
Already posted here

19 (08) (-11) Mario Biondi - Dare (Album)

20 (NE) Deborah Bond - compass I (Album)
Already posted here

21 (24) (+03) BFlyLadyDi - Live Life To The Fullest

22 (NE) Sheree Brown - Messages From The Spirit The Collective (Album)
Already posted here

23 (27) (+04) Dave Mascall Feat. Julia Quinn - Feel The Same (Mixes)
24 (21) (-03) Tanqueray Hayward - Caught Up
25 (RE) Portrait - Afro Trees (Album)

26 (NE) Binky Womack - Again
Already posted here

27 (14) (-13) ERBF Feat. Raena - Decided
28 (30) (+02) Terisa Griffin - Angel

29 (NE) Ronnie McNeir - Understanding
Already posted here

30 (13) (-17) Bey Bright - Soul Nostalgia 3 (Album)

UK Soul Chart - 15th March 2021 - The Breakers

Courtesey of Starpoint Radio (https://uksoulchart.com/)

01 - The Groove Association Feat. Georgie B - Been So Long (The Max Mix)
I can't find a full sound file for this track but there is a video previewing the whole album here which is only available direct from George B.'s website for £13.99 for download or £14.99 for CD  + download. George B. is George Bromfield who was a member of 80s Brit-Funk band Second Image.

02 - Myles Sanko - Whatever You Are
Already posted here

03 - Hatty Keane - Sing It
Already posted here

04 - Reliably Bad - Make It Out
Already posted here

05 - Conor Albert & Alice Auer - See You
Already posted here

06 - Heidi Tann - I Wanna Feel Your Body
Already posted here

07 - Sinead Harnett - Take Me Away
Already posted here

08 - The Fanastics - Hey Mister
Already posted here

09 - Yass & DJ Fudge - (I Know) I'm Losing You
Already posted here

10 - Dennis Taylor - Love No Longer Has A Hold On Me
Already posted here

11 - Ginny Brown & The Collective - Starlight
Already posted here

12 - Alex Puddu - One For The Men
Already posted here

13 - Groove Junkies & Reelsoul - Risin' To The Top
Already posted here

14 - Love In Colour & Dave Leatherman - All The Ladies Are Shining
Already posted here

Love In Colour & Dave Leatherman [2021] - All The Ladies Are Shining [Sure Cuts]


Another new entry into this week's UK Soul Breakers chart is a reworking of T.H.S. (The Horne Section) 'Lady Shine (Shine On)'  boogie/funk track from 1984.


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Sure Cuts
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 1A
BPM: 120
Value: £1

Alex Puddu [2021] - Only For Men [Self Released]


The third single taken from Alex Puddu's forthcoming album 'Love After Dark' (due for release in April 2021) is a new entry on thiis week's UK Soul Breakers chart.
 
An instrumental disco track recorded in Florida, mixed by Rob Hardt and produced by Cool Million.  It  has a bit of a Timmy Thomas 'Why Can't We Live Together' feel about it. I can't find it currently available for sale anywhere, not even on his own website.


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Self Released
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 8B
BPM: 120
Value: £?

Ginny Brown & The Collective [2021] - Starlight [Parloscope International]


I'm only posting this as it's a new entry into UK Soul Breakers chart this week. It's a lightweight, contrived, poppy (probably blue-eyed and UK based) disco track ... it's even got a rock sounding guitar lick in there ... enough said!

A quick check confirms that this group is from Nottingham.


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Parloscope International
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 7A
BPM: 122
Value: £1

Sinead Harnett Feat. EARTHGANG [2021] - Take Me Away [Thairish]


Another new entry in the UK Soul Breakers chart this week from Sinead Harnett Feat. EARTHGANG. (A bit too R&B for my taste).


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Thairish
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 12A
BPM: 79
Value: £1

Heidi Tann [2021] - I Wanna Feel Your Body [Polyphemus]


A new entry on UK Soul Breakers chart this week from Heidi Tann released 3 Mar 2021.


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Polyphemus
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 6A
BPM: 50
Value: £1

Conor Albert & Alice Auer [2021] - See You [Young Poet]


New single from a 4 track EP which has entered the UK Breakers chart this week from Conor Albert & Alice Auer.

Listen to Full EP here.


Details
Format: EP
Media: Digital
Label: Young Poet
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 7B
BPM: 60
Value: £1

Southern Coffee [2021] - I Wanna Make Love To You [Self Released]


Tremendous deep soul ballad (released on 8 Mar 2021) from an artist calling himself/themselves(?) Southern Coffee who I can find nothing about. This tune has a timeless quality about it and is mostly spoken (not rapped) with a cool slow stepping vibe in the background. It just drips with 'soul'.


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label:Self Released
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 7A
BPM: 75
Value: £1

Jones [2021] - Brittle [BMG]


From a new EP released 12 Mar 2021 is a track previously issued as a single last Aug. The rest of the material is aimed at the pop market.



Details
Format: EP
Media: Digital
Label: BMG
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 8B
BPM: 100
Value: £1/£2.99

Binky Womack [2021] - Again [Bindelari]


The first single from a forthcoming album 'Mr. Womack' by Binky Womack (son of Cecil and nephew of Bobby) was released 25 Feb 2021. It's a new entry into UK Soul chart this week at #16. 


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Bindelari
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 11A
BPM: 57
Value: £1

Sheree Brown [2021] - Messages from the Spirit...The Collective [Expansion] (Full Album)


I posted a full Discography for Sheree Brown at the beginning of Feb 2021 with a link to the new single. The new album has now been released on 5 Mar 2021.

Listen to Full Album here.


I Choose Love


Details
Format: Album
Media: Digital/ CD
Label: Expansion
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 7B
BPM: 64
Value: £7.99 / £12.69

Don Bryant [2021] - A World Like That [Fat Possum]


A new single, released 9 Mar 2021, from 78 year old veteran southern soul singer/songwriter Don Bryant who married Ann Peebles in 1974.

He released a new album last year 'You Make Me Feel' which received a Grammy nomination for Best Traditional Blues Album. Note, this song isn't on the album.

For Northern Soul followers there's a version of 'Cracked Up Over You' on the album which he wrote and was big on the scene for both Lee Rogers (Wheelsville 1966) and Danny White (Decca 1966).


Details
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Fat Possum
Cat No: None
Year: 2021
Key: 8B
BPM: 80
Value: £1