TAXIE [2021] - Rock Don't Stop / I Think I'm Falling In Love With You [Epsilon #EPS 008]

The latest offering from Yann Vatiste's Epsilon imprint is a reissue of "Rock Don't Stop" / "I Think I'm Falling In Love With You" the only single released by L.A. group TAXIE in 1979 on Archwood. It was reissued in 2015 by Melodies International on a limited run 12". However, the new release contains alternative mixes of the two sides. I've included YouTube clips of the original versions for comparison.

"Rock Don't Stop" is boogie funk number with the flip "I Think I'm Falling In Love With You" being a sweet soul harmony ballad/stepper.

TAXIE were formed in 1978 by three friends Woody Whittaker, Ronnie Arch, and Wayne Chatman who founded Cabfare Productions under which they created Archwoods Productions and Archwoods Publishing. Adding musicians/song writers, Charles (Ice Cream) Williams, Oneida James, and  vocalist Carlita Durhan (the original guitarist for the group Taste Of Honey) they performed throughout L.A.'s Hollywood circuit as TAXIE (Talented Artist Xclusively In Entertainment) opening for Stevie Wonder, Dennis Edwards and the Mary Jane Girls.

The single is available digitally for £2 or on vinyl £17.50 incl. UK shipping or £22.50 with international shipping from Epsilon

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Rating:	8
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Boogie Funk / Sweet Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital/7"
Label:	Epsilon
Cat No:	EPS 008
Date:	03/12/2021
Key/BPM:	N/A
Value:	£3 / £17.50 UK (£22.50 International)

Roger Williams [2021-12-05] - The SoulSorts Radio Show [Starpoint #55]

The latest SoulSorts show hosted by Roger Williams and broadcast on Starpoint Radio Sunday 5th December 2021. 

Roger's show is broadcast every Sunday between 22:00-00:00 (GMT) on Starpoint Radio playing his selection of the best new soul and jazz releases.

All podcasts are available from Podomatic and Mixcloud

Current show Podomatic, Mixcloud, Amazon

The SoulStrutter "The Dirty Dozen Mix" for w/e 28th Nov 2021 is tagged onto the end of the broadcast show.

Playlist:

Priestess Ekene – Belong (Album: Runaway Love)

Greyhound – Call

EDBL, Izza & Telica – Kindness (Album: Brockwell Mixtape)

The Headliner – Coming II You (Album: The Big Deal)

Aaron Taylor – What Do You Do (Album: Icarus)

Tendavillage – Waiting For Your Love (EP: A Tenda Universe)

Charli Taft - Money Can't Buy

Hareston Clay – Never Settle For Less (Album: I'm On Fire)

Regi Myrix presents Michelle Brooks-Thompson – Live It Up

Kenny Lattimore – What Are You Waiting For? (Album: Here To Stay)

Michelle Adams – Heaven (Album: I'm Ready)

Robert Brown – Hold Your Head Up (Album: One God One Love)

Tony Hightower – Can't Hide Love

Chalis O'Neal – La Tienda de Regalos (Album: Flirting)

Incognito – You Are In My System (feat. Bluey) (Album: Always There: 1981-2021 (40 Years & Still Groovin’)

The Soulstrutter Selection:

#1 The Degrees – All Said And Done

#2 Jamelle – Juice (Soulsorts Edit)

#3 Brandē Pa'trice – Life Without Me

Natalie Duncan – Pools (Album: Free)

Terrell Grice featuring Chante Moore – Guess Who I Saw Today (Live) (Album: The Terrell One Million Show)

Marcus Williams featuring Leonard Jullian and Tony Hightower – Thats The Way of the World

Tendavillage – Mac's Galaxy (EP: A Tenda Universe)

Tendavillage – Sprung (EP: A Tenda Universe)

Dexter Wansel; Suzanne Burgess – I'll Remember You With Love (Album: The Story of the Flight Crew to Mars)

Doc City – Heart Just Won't Give Up (Album: Welcome to Doc City)

Dante' Roberson feat. Phil Perry & Alyson Williams – Can I (Album: Caveat)

The Shindellas – When You're Lonely (Album: Hits That stick Like Grits)

Everis – What U Doing 2 Me

The Soulstrutter Dirty Dozen (extended to 20) (Week 47):

Maverick Sabre - Can't Be Wrong

Montianna - Set You Free

Jac Ross - Never Say

Pale Jay - Shameful Game

Nick Nery - I Don't Care

Iman Europe & Kaelin Ellis - and so it's so.

Timbo - Hypnotized

Latanya Alberto - Futurity

Terrie Rimson - It's Not Worth It

Tica Holiday - A Little Lit (a little bit)

Lizzy - 410th_mad lover (the album version)

Chanel Fyffe - Energy

Kazé - Love Ain't Enough

Elhae - FOMO

Capers - 1Hundid

Thaddeus Exposé - Get Out My Life

Calyco - Dance With U

Charli Taft - Sentimental

Eugene Cole - Together Forever in Love

Kraak & Smaak Feat. Ivar - Persuade You

Natalie Duncan [2020] - Free [Fallen Tree 1Hundred] (Full Album)

Natalie Duncan is from Croydon but grew up in Nottingham. She released a debut self-titled EP in 2009 and her first album "Devil In Me" in 2012. Her next album "Free" was the first release on Goldie's Fallen Tree 1Hundred in Jul 2020. Three singles ("Sirens", "Kansas" and "Pools") were pre-released from it before the album release .

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Details

Rating:	8.5
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Soul Jazz
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	31/07/2020
Value:	£9.99

Kaynohwiseup [2021] - Let Me Open You Up [Self Released]

"Let Me Open You Up" is yet another tune that uses this recurring sample from a prolific new artist called Kaynohwiseup who has released five albums and twenty four single in 2021, yet i can find no information about him.

At some point I'll have to create a playlist of all the songs using this sample!

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Rating:	7.9
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul / Rap
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	06/12/2021
Key/BPM:	11A/83
Value:	£1

Thee Illusions [2021] - Will You Love My Child [Black Bird #BBR-21-003]

The third and latest release from Thee Illusions from L.A. Both of their previous two singles have been posted. Their first "Thunderstorms & Earthquakes" / "I Know We're In Love" from 2020 followed by "Once In A Lifetime" / "Where Did He Come From" in early 2021, both now selling for 'silly' money on the re-sale market.  

The new single is a cover of Anna Raye "Will You Love My Child" from the late 60s which will apparently be the B side of a forthcoming 45 release but is currently available digitally.

Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Retro Soul / Crossover / Cover Version
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Black Bird
Cat No:	BBR-21-003
Date:	28/11/2021
Key/BPM:	10B/90
Value:	£1