Lovelogiq [2021] - S.H.E. Thee Album [Self Released] (Full Album)

Efrem 'Love-Logiq' Bryant is from L.A. and has been performing for around fifteen years. His new (which I believe may be his first) album 'S.H.E. Thee Album' was released 7 May 2021. It's about 50/50 R&B/hip-hop and neo soul.

The standout track is '3 AM', and the others of interest to soulies may be 'S.H.E. Whenever U Call', 'Why Waste Time?'. 'Dedication' and 'Trust All In' are OK if you're tolerant of some rapping.

I'll post the whole album as some may appreciate some of the other tracks, and/or they may grow on me after a few listens as is often the case.

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Rating:	7.2
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Album
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Year:	07/05/2021
Value:	£7.99

Children of Zeus [2021] - No Love Song [First Word Records]

I've resisted posted this for a few weeks (released 23 Apr 2021), but have to relent, as it is a new entry into the Global Soul chart this week. It's a pleasant enough melody I suppose, but I'm afraid, it doesn't do a great deal for me. There are now two versions, the original explicit, and a new clean version which will appear on the album.

Children of Zeus are the duo Tyler Daley & Konny Kon, based in Manchester. They released their debut album 'Travel Light' in 2018, This track is from a new album called 'Balance' due on 4 Jun 2021.

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Rating:	7.2
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	First Word Records
Cat No:	None
Year:	23/04/2021
Key:	2A/70
Value:	£1

The Dirty Dozen - The Best Of 2021... Part 14 (May 2021 Wk 18) Spotify Playlist

My selection of the best releases this week (May 2021 Wk 18). 

This week's selection of top new releases (in no particular order except BPM). 

Jarrod Lawson 'Be The Change (Michele Chiavarini Remix)' would have made the cut but it's not officially released until 21 May so no doubt, unless there are a dozen better releases that week, it will feature later. Also, Situation Feat. Venessa Jackson 'Time' is omitted because it's not officially available digitally so not on Spotify. It was actully released a month ago but I've only just posted it.

Pt 13, Pt 12, Pt 11, Pt 10, Pt 9,Pt 8, Pt 7, Pt 6, Pt 5, Pt 4, Pt 3, Pt 2, Pt 1

NB You must be logged on to Spotify to listen in full

The Dirty Dozen - The Best Of 2021... Covers, Reissues, Remixes & Samples Part 9 (May 2021 Wk 18)

My selection of this week's best cover versions, remixes, reissues, previously unreleased and new songs using samples (May 2021 Wk 17). (In no particular order)

Part 8, Part 7, Part 6, Part 5, Part 4, Part 3, Part 2, Part 1

The Global Soul Chart - 8th May 2021 - The Essential 5 & The Breakers

This week's 'Essential 5' and 'The Breakers' played by Franklin Sinclair on his Global Soul Chart Show which is aired between 5pm-7pm every Saturday on Global Soul Radio.

He plays the Essential 5 at the start of the show, whilst The Breakers are interspersed between chart entries. 

A podcast of the show is posted each week on Mixcloud. If you want to listen to the whole show then the podcast is posted on the latest 'The Global Soul Chart - 8th May 2021' post.

The Essential 5

Three of the five have all already been posted.

Tom Bailey - Love And Happiness (posted 23/04/2012)

Ayanda Jiya - Talk To Me (LP Queen)

W3sst - Midnight (posted 30/04/2021)

Dawn Richard - Mornin | Streetlights (LP Second Line)

Full Crate & SABRI - Tell Me Why (posted 01/05/2021)

The Breakers

Only six breakers were played this week as there was an interview with Deirdre Gaddis included in the show. five of the six have already been posted. 

Monique Ella Rose - Can't Get Enough (A Love Odyssey) (posted 28/04/2021)

Mayfeel - At The End Of The Day (posted 13/05/2021)

Lamone Feat. Najee - You Complete Me (posted 04 & 07/05/2021)

Teri Tobin - Thank You Enough (posted 07/04/2021)

Anomalie, Chromeo & Mndsgn - Bend The Rules (Mnsdgn Remix)

Dego - Message To You (posted 05/05/2021)

The Global Soul Chart - 8th May 2021

Only four new entries this week, three already posted.

Losers:

The ones making way for the new entries are Joe Hertz, TanQueray Hayward, Kindred The Family Soul, Joyce Wrice

Highest Risers:

Michon Young (+14), Davante Thornton (+14), Jonas Winge Leisner (+10)

Biggest Fallers:

Arletis (-10), Middle Name Band (-7), Bruce Gardner Experience (-7)

NB The 'Essential 5' and 'The Breakers' are listed in a separate post.

The album/EP tracks shown are the ones played on the Global Soul Chart show.

01 (04) (+03) Reel People - Fly (EP Hearts Collide) 

02 (01) (-01) Raheem DeVaughn & Apollo Brown - When A Man

03 (03) (=) Sunni Colon - Provide

04 (18) (+14) Michon Young - Happy 

05 (02) (-03) Zo! - Talking To Myself (LP Abstractions)

06 (20) (+14) Davante Thornton Feat. Ace -  Closer (LP Luh And Circumstance) 

07 (10) (+03) Deirdre Gaddis - When You Hold Her (LP D-E-I-R-D-R-E Keep Pushin')

08 (09) (+01) Tree Feat. Swiss - Even If

09 (19) (+10) Jonas Winge Leisner - Wrapped In Your Love (EP Sticky)

10 (16) (+06) Sondra Love - Free (LP No Smoking)

11 NE David Scott - You Don't Have To Be Hard (posted 23/04/2021)

12 (05) (-07) Bruce Gardner Experience - Whine For Me, Dulcet (EP)

13 NE Amber Mark - Worth It (posted 29/04/2021 but the one played was a new Jarreu Vandal remix)

14 NE Children Of Zeus - No Love Song (not posted)

15 (08) (-07) Middle Name Band - Weekend Love Chant

16 (06) (-10) Arletis - On Time

17 (11)  (-06) Claire Renee - Check On Yo Friends (LP Wings)

18 NE Ryan Carty - Would You Mind (posted 17/04/2021)

19 (15) (-04) KHAMI - Get Away

20 (13) (-03) Daul Feat. Robin Yerah & Noogi - Blink Of An Eye (LP Pipe Dreams)

East Coast Love Affair Feat. Peter Hunningale & L. Ross [2021] - Date With The Rain [AOTN]

A cover of the Eddie Kendricks classic on Tamla which was originally an album track in 1972 on 'Hold On' and was only released as a B side on a 45 in 1977. 

It's been covered several times. Frankie Gee was the first to release it on 45 in 1975, Arnie's Love recorded it in 1985 and Jamie Principle in 1990. There is also another version by Alexsamdor from 1979. Billy Griffin of The Miracles recorded a version with Ian Levine on Motorcity in 1996. If you know of any others then leave a comment.

Euen Fryer's Athens Of The North label has acquired the services of UK reggae singer Peter  Hunningale to do the vocals on this alternate take of the song. A 7" version was released last Aug, but a 12" version was released 30 Apr 2021.

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Rating:	7.4
Genre/Style:	70s Soul / Cover Version
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital/12"
Label:	AOTN
Cat No:	AOTN12017
Year:	30/04/2021
Key:	9B/117
Value:	£1

Dawwnae [2021] - Dawwnae [Dawncin With Music]

A debut, self-titled and self-released album from an artist called Dawnee from Houston, TX, who describes her music as 'hearted blues with some rhythm and spunk'.

The album is a bit hit 'n miss, but two tracks did spark my interest, two 'dark', neo bluesy ballads, 'Familiar' and 'Blue'.

I found some videos on her YT channel explaining the concept of the album which she has split into three sections which she calls 'Sun', 'Moon' and 'Rising', so I've linked to the 'Rising' section which covers the last three tracks, as two of those are the ones I've selected to feature.

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Rating:	7.8
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Album
Media:	Digital
Label:	Dawncin With Music
Cat No:	None
Year:	30/04/2021
Key/BPM:	11B/70
Key/BPM:	5A/61
Value:	£7.99

Iyamah [2021] - Tough Love [HMEMDE] (Full Album)

The third album/EP in as many years from Iyamah from Brighton, now living in London was released 7 May 2021 called 'Tough Love'. (The Truth EP.1 in 2019 and The Truth EP.2 in 2020). She describes her music as 'rootsy soul'. She released her first single 'Cryptic Love' in 2018.

The tracks which seem to be receiving most airplay are 'Ego' and the single 'Sofa', but also check out 'Conversations...' which is my favourite from the album.

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Rating:	7.7
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Album
Media:	Digital
Label:	Label
Cat No:	None
Year:	07/05/2021
Value:	£5.49

Teedra Moses Feat. Uncle Chucc & Brody [2021] - Make Me [eOne Music Canada]

A new single from Teedra Moses released 7 May 2021. This is the 'Clean' version and is a 'grower', I think it should do well.

She's from New Orleans but relocated to LA (and now looks like she's based in Miami). Her debut single 'Be Your Girl' was released in 2003 and is her only single to enter Hot 100, although she had two entries on the R&B chart.

Her discography is a bit disjointed, but I believe she has released six albums/EPs to date.

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Rating:	8.4
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	eOne Music Canada
Cat No:	None
Year:	07/05/2021
Key:	4A/75
Value:	£1