Jennifer Hudson [2021] - (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman [Epic]

Last month I posted the new single from Jennifer Hudson "Here I Am (Singing My Way Home)" from the forthcoming biopic "Respect" soundtrack in which she stars as Aretha Franklin. The song is an original and not a song recorded by Franklin (also posted below).

Yesterday (16 Jul 2021) the next single from the soundtrack was drip fed. It's a her version of one of Aretha's most iconic songs from 1967 written by Carol King, Gerry Goffin & Jerry Wexler which should need no introduction "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman". JHud does not let us down on her rendition which is a good teaser for the movie due out in less than a month's time.

The movie and full album are due for release on 13 Aug 2021. The soundtrack will contain JHud's rendition of 16 Aretha classics along with the original song already issued as a single and one other non-Aretha track. They are much as you would expect from her 60s era (i.e. none later) except for an unusual song choice "Nature Boy" (first recorded in 1948 by Nat King Cole) which I can find no trace of her recording, but perhaps she sang it in her shows or it's a bit of poetic licence? To view the full track list for the soundtrack click on image below.

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Rating:	8.5
Genre/Style:	Classic Soul
Format:	Album Track
Media:	Digital
Label:	Epic
Cat No:	None
Year:	16/07/2021
Key/BPM:	7B/56
Value:	£1

Gabriels [2021] - Love and Hate in a Different Time (Kerri Chandler Remix) [Atlas Artists]

I suppose it was only a matter of time! A remix of Gabriels' "Love and Hate in a Different Time" by house/garage DJ/producer Kerri Chandler from New Jersey, released yesterday (16 Jul 2021). 

It gets a house reworking, tightening it up with the tempo upped a few notches from 120 to 124 BPM. I think it's quite effective.

There's a 7:26 full version and a 4:29 Edit.

I posted the original version back in Jan 2021 and the EP digital/reissue(?) in May 2021.

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Rating:	8
Genre/Style:	House/Gospel / Remix
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Atlas Artists
Cat No:	None
Year:	16/07/2021
Key/BPM:	8A/124
Value:	£1.29

Shaila Prospere [2021] - You Don't Know (DJ Soulchild Remix)

Last week (9 Jul 2021) Shaila Prospere released four new mixes of "You Don't Know", a track that featured on her latest album "Under My Skin" released last year. 

I've selected the two best mixes as one has rap (feat. Kimba), another is R&B oriented (Heavyhan Vibes mix). The best being "DJ Soulchild Remix (no rap)" which has a 90's steppers bounce, but "The Family Reunion Remix" is a pretty good downtempo mix, so I'll also post that one. If you want to hear the other two mixes then click on the 2nd YouTube icon below to listen on YT.

P.S. They are posted under her name but not on her 'official' channel which seems a bit odd, but they do have links to her website and social media, so I am posting on the basis that they are legit, but I'd listen quickly in case they get removed!

These mixes are only currently available directly from her website (as was her album initially). They are £1.99 each or all four for £5.

For further info about Shaila follow this link for previous posts.

        

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Rating:	8.8
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul / Remix
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Year:	09/07/2021
Key/BPM:	N/A
Value:	£5

Anika Dara [2021] - Enjoy The Moment [Self Released]

A debut single titled "Enjoy The Moment" by Anika Dara from Brooklyn, NYC was released 25 Jun 2021. Whilst it's debut release she has been singing for may years as a child performer who has won third place at The Apollo Amateur Night.

It's a fairly traditional soul sound, that won't necessarily set the world alight, but it is pleasant enough.

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Rating:	7
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Year:	25/06/2021
Key/BPM:	5A/88
Value:	£1

Wryter [2021] - If I Was An Artist [Boy Wonder Records] (Full Album)

An album titled "If I Was An Artist", released on 12 Jul 2021, from an artist calling himself "Wryter".

I got 'seduced' into this album from the lead track "What About Me", but the remainder of the album is mainly R&B.

It's another that appears to be a debut for Wryter as I can find nothing else from the artist. However, checking out the writer credits the name James Jayshawn Champion crops up on most songs and with some further digging his real name is James Smith from Bedford, OH (although his facebook states he now lives in Atlanta, GA). He works at Boy Wonder Records which he co-owns with current O'Jay Eric Nolan Grant and has written for the likes of Joe, Faith Evans, Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore, Ginuwine and Conya Doss.

He recorded some material as Champion & Coles in 2018.

The album needs to be listened to a few times as it's a 'grower', along with "What About Me" there are some good tracks including "Miracles", "You Won" and "Smoke". He explains the concept for the album on "Mr. Sandman" ... interesting!

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Details

Rating:	8
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Album
Media:	Digital
Label:	Boy Wonder Records
Cat No:	None
Year:	12/07/2021
Value:	£9.99

Shaleyah [2021] - Trap Lady [Self Released]

This appears to be only the second release from this artist, having released a single "Natural" in July last year 

Shaleyah (Sun Chaser) is from New Orleans and is also a fitness instructor and educator. She has released a six track EP "More Than  Enough" on 15 Jul 2021. The EP includes last year's single "Natural" which is one of the better tracks along with  "Trap Lady".

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Details

Rating:	7.8
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	EP
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Year:	15/07/2021
Value:	£5.94