Meek's Diary [2021] - Rain On Me [Self Released]

This is a similar vein to the previous post for Sanura, i.e. a contemporary tune that also has a retro feel. It's the second single from an artist named Meek's Diary "Rain On Me" released on 12 Dec 2021. Her previous single "Lazy Afternoon" was released only a couple of weeks ago on 26 Nov. 

Both songs were written by Schemeka Ford who I assume to be Meek's Diary, which was confirmed when I found her facebook page as it has a link to her YouTube channel where she also has videos of several cover versions going back two years.

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Rating:	8
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	New Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	11/12/2021
Key/BPM:	6A/80
Value:	£1

Sanura [2021] - Hey Baby [Sanara Music]

Tiffany Sanura Harris originates from Virginia Beach, VA and moved to L.A. in 2015. She was a backing singer for Stevie Wonder before pursuing a solo career in 2016 with the release of her debut EP "SAGA".

She featured on the blog in July with an EP "New Moon". She released her first new material since then, a new self-written single "Hey Baby" on 12 Dec 2021.

This hits all the right spots, it's contemporary, yet at the same time has a retro feel which means it could have a broad appeal. I like it .. a lot!

Whilst writing this post one of her earlier tunes from 2019 "Will U Be There" popped up on the player which is also very nice, so why not? If she's good enough to back Stevie Wonder, one of the greatest artists of all time, then who's to argue? She has a lovely tone to her voice so I've also checked out  lot of here earlier releases and all sound pretty good.

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Details

Rating:	8.7
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Sanura Music / Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	12/12/2021
Key/BPM:	11B/75
Value:	£1

Londxxn [2021] - That One Time During Quarantine [Self Released] (Full EP)

Having five singles under her belt since debuting last year, Las Vegas born Londxxn (Lon'Don Childs) released her debut EP "That One Time During Quarantine" on 13 Dec 2021.

It contains four nice mellow, neo soul, self-written tracks but, if pushed, I'd choose the opening track "Work It Out" as the standout.

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Details

Rating:	8.1
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	EP
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	13/12/2021
Value:	£3.96

Clyde Anthony [2021] - It's Time [Hitman Records] (Full Album)

This album "It's Time" from Clyde Anthony is a bit of a mystery as I found his Soundcloud channel and nine of the songs were posted there seven years ago, so obviously not all new material. Not that that matters in the slightest as good music is good music regardless of how old it is.  The two 'new' tracks are the first two "Don't Wanna Talk About It" and "Happy People".

I can find no other material from him so assume that he has finally got around to releasing a debut album.

I would describe this as southern 'modern' soul with some nice deep and soulful songs and he gives Barry White a good run for his money with his deep gravelly voice.

I think on first listen my favourite track would have to be "When Can I See You Again", along with "Happy People" being a nice ballad/stepper and "Can't Get You Off My Mind" , "You Don't Have To Take That" and "Faithful, Honest And True" being the better of the deep tunes.

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Rating:	8.2
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Southern Soul / Modern Soul
Format:	Album
Media:	Digital/CD
Label:	Hitman Records
Cat No:	None
Date:	10/12/2021
Value:	£7.99 / £14.10

C'Mon Feat. Andrea Moore [2021] - CJack Run Presents [CJack Run Records] (Full EP)

I can't find any information about this artist except that CJack is Charles D Jackson. The six track EP is titled "CJack Run Presents" and the vocalist is Andrea Moore. 

It's oddly titled as C'Mon Feat. Andrea Moore as C'Mon is the title of the first track so I assume it should really just be Andrea Moore. 

The music has a timeless, smooth and soulful jazz quality and sounds to me like it could have been recorded any time from late 80s, so whether these are new recordings or not I've no idea, but it was released yesterday (14 Dec 2021). I really enjoyed it!

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Rating:	8.5
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Soul Jazz
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	CJack Run Records
Cat No:	None
Date:	14/12/2021
Value:	£5.94

Jabari Clay [2021] - Write It Off [motifmedia]

Contemporary, bluesy, southern soul from Jabari Clay who released his fourth solo single (all this year) "Write It Off" yesterday (14 Dec 2021).

He is from Orlando, FL, and was part of a group named jabarisishngrits formed in 2012. He is currently lead singer on The B.B. King All-Star Band.

His debut solo outing was "Shadow" on 30 Apr 2021 which sounds pretty good to my ears so I've also included it below. It's more of a contemporary, neo soul/R&B tune, but he has a very soulful voice. It's not a particularly short tune but seems to end all too quickly which is always a good sign of quality as it leaves you wanting more. It sort of sounds familiar and there's a riff in there that reminds me of The Dramatics "Whatcha See Is Whatcha Get", so whether it's been sampled or not I don't know?

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Details

Rating:	8
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	motifmedia
Cat No:	None
Date:	14/12/2021
Key/BPM:	11A/78
Value:	£1