Monday, 31 January 2022

Teddy Pendergrass [2022] - John Morales Presents Teddy Pendergrass, The Voice, Remixed With Philly Love [BBE #BBE688] (Full Album)


The songs on this new Teddy Pendergrass compilation hardly need any introduction. The CD Version of "John Morales Presents Teddy Pendergrass, The Voice, Remixed With Philly Love" consists of seven tracks when he was with Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes and eleven solo tracks.

This is what the label, BBE, writes about John Morales' remix treatment:

"The masterful, revealing remix work of John Morales affords these classic songs improved clarity, allowing each individual player more space to be heard and modernising the recordings without ever losing sight of the original spirit. The virtuoso quality of the songwriting, production, arrangements and performances shine forth anew, and so do some of the music’s subtler qualities and nuanced, sometimes conflicted, subtexts that might have been overlooked in the most conventional view of Pendergrass in his prime."

The compilation will be available on 3 x vinyl (£35) or 2 x CD (£20) on 25 Feb 2022 and is available to pre-order from BBE. There is no mention of it being available digitally. The vinyl version has 12 tracks, whilst the CD version contains 19, tracklist below.


3 x Vinyl Tracklist:

A1 – The More I Get, The More I Want (John Morales M + M Mix)
A2 – Only You (John Morales M + M Mix)
B1 – The Love I Lost (John Morales M + M Mix)
B2 – Come Go With Me (John Morales M + M Mix)

C1 – Don’t Leave Me This Way (John Morales M + M Mix)
C2 – Now Is The Time To Do It (John Morales M + M Mix)
D1 – Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) (John Morales M + M Mix)
D2 – If You Know Like I Know (John Morales M + M Mix

E1 – You Can’t Hide from Yourself (John Morales M + M Mix)
E2 – Is There A Place for Me (John Morales M + M Mix)
F1 – Where Are All My Friends (John Morales M + M Mix)
F2 – If You Don’t Know Me by Now (John Morales M + M Mix)

2 x CD Tracklist:
90 second soundclips only I'm afraid for security.

CD1
1 – The More I Get, the More I Want (John Morales M + M Mix)
2 – Only You (John Morales M + M Mix)
3 – If You Know Like I Know (John Morales M + M Mix)
4 – Now Is the Time to Do It (John Morales M + M Mix)
5 – The Love I Lost (John Morales M + M Mix) (HM &Blue Notes)
6 – I Don’t Love You Anymore (John Morales M + M Mix)
7 – Come Go With Me (John Morales M + M Mix)
8 – Bad Luck (John Morales M + M Mix) (HM &Blue Notes)
9 – If You Don’t Know Me By Now (John Morales M + M Mix) (HM &Blue Notes)

CD2
1 – You Can’t Hide From Yourself (John Morales M + M Mix)
2 – Where Are All My Friends (John Morales M + M Mix) (HM &Blue Notes)
3 – Life Is A Song Worth Singing (John Morales M + M Mix)
4 – Satisfaction Guaranteed (Or Take Your Love Back) (John Morales M + M Mix) (HM &Blue Notes)
5 – Do Me (John Morales M + M Mix)
6 – Somebody Told Me (John Morales M + M Mix)
7 – Is There A Place For Me (John Morales M + M Mix) (HM &Blue Notes)
8 – Turn Off The Lights (John Morales M + M Mix)
9 – Don’t Leave Me This Way (John Morales M + M Mix) (HM &Blue Notes)

Details
Rating: 9.5
Explicit: N
Genre/Style: Philly Soul
Format: Album / Compilation
Media: Digital (?) / CD /LP
Label: BBE
Cat No: BBE688
Date: 25/02/2022
Value: £? / £20 / £35

Devon Howard [2022] - Forever & Always (Always Steppers Mix) [Self Released]


Due for release on 2 Feb 2022 is the Always Steppers Mix of Devon Howard's  "Forever & Always". The original mix (also included below) was released on 8 Oct 2022. 

Devon is a singer/songwriter from Baltimore, MD, who grew up listening to his father's record collection which consisted of the likes of The Manhattans, Stylistics and Commodores. He was a member of several groups including Me-2-U who released a self-titled album on RCA in 1993 and subsequently three singles from it. He was known then as DeVaughn Howard.

His debut solo project "DH" was released in 2008 followed by "Return To Love" in 2015 and he is finalising his latest album "Morning Son" which is due for release on 8 Mar 2022 from which "Always & Forever" is the lead single.

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Details
Rating: 8
Explicit: N
Genre/Style: New Soul
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Self Released
Cat No: None
Date: 02/02/2022
Key/BPM: N/A
Value: £1

Cornell CC Carter [2022] - The Moment (Steppers Remix) [CDC Productions]


A new steppers remix of Cornell CC Carter's recent single and album track "The Moment" from "Next Life" is due for release on Friday 4 Feb 2022.

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Details
Rating: 8.6
Explicit: N
Genre/Style: New Soul
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: CDC Productions
Cat No: None
Date: 04/02/2022
Key/BPM: N/A
Value: £1

Allison & The South Funk Boulevard Band [2022] - Pay Before You Lay / It's Love [Epsilon #EPS 010]


Yann Vatiste (aka DJ Camembert) has been industrious in recent weeks and releases, probably, one the best singles on his Epsilon imprint. Two good crossover sides from Allison & The South Funk Boulevard Band, "Pay Before You Lay" / "It's Love".

Allison Lewis' real name was Leroy Robert Alician Lewis Jr. who also used various aliases such as Allison, Bobby Al Lewis and Leroy Lewis mainly on writing credits.

He was a member of Houston group who backed Archie Bell & The Drells, The T.S.U. Toronadoes (named after the university where they were formed i.e. Texas State University and a General Motors car model).

He became the main writer of the groups songs after their first two singles writing songs such as "Getting The Corners", "Work On It", "I Still Love You", "Got To Get Through To You", "Only Inside" and "Flight Too Many" as well as co-writing others.

When the group split up in 1971 he formed Allison & South Funk Blvd. with two other members Jerry Jenkins (bass) and Nelson Mills (horns) and some new members and released a single "What Happen to Association" / "Turn On With Music" in 1971 on Ovide, the same label as T.S.U. Toronadoes and Archie Bell & The Drells. They later become South Boulevard Funk Band and released a single "Skying High Getting Off On Your Loving" & "Be Together" on Captain Funk Records (presumably a self press as it is the only single listed for the label) and two albums on Crazy Cajun, a self-titled album on 1977 followed by another in 1978 billed and titled Allison & South Boulevard Funk Band from which these two sides are taken.

Allison wrote an autobiography under the name Al Lewis in 2013 titled "The Hidden Man: The Story of An Unfulfilled Dream" which has been reviewed, and recommended, by rare soul connoisseur Dave Thorley.

The leader for it on Amazon  reads:
"What does Leroy Lewis, (leader of the mid-60's group "The TSU Toronadoes" who recorded the music for "Tighten Up" behind Archie Bell & the Drells), Allison Lewis (founder of Allison & South Funk Blvd and the writer of the funk classic "Skyin' High") and Al Lewis (pastor and founder of Restoration UMC and the Imani New Life Recovery program) have in common? Find out in this detailed autobiography. This is the story of the man behind it all the dream that burned within."

The single is available on vinyl (only) from Epsilon. Check out Yann's website for some great vintage photos.


Details
Rating: 8.7
Explicit: N
Genre/Style: Crossover
Format: Single
Media: 7"
Label: Epsilon
Cat No: EPS 010
Date: 31/01/2022
Key/BPM: N/A
Value: £17.50 (incl. UK P&P) or £22.50 (incl. worldwide P&P)

DJ Kool Keith [2022-01-30] - Soulful Slow Jams [Soul Groove Radio]


This week's podcast of DJ Kool Keith's Soulful Slow Jams show broadcast on Soul Groove Radio every Sunday between 2pm-4pm (GMT). 

Once again a mixed bag of quality selections from across the decades from the 60s thru 2022.

You can catch up with all DJ Kool Keith's previous shows on Podomatic.


Playlist:
Floyd Braggs - Highlight Of My Life [2013]
Roger Hill - Come Back To Me [2022]
Jesse James - Father We're Having Trouble Down Here [2022]
Ray, Goodman & Brown - Who's Gonna Make The First Move [1984]
Lew Kirton & The Invitations - Let's Love (And Find Together) [2020]
Pulse - Baby I Miss You [1978]
JD's Time Machine presents Jherimi Harmoni - Rain On My Star [2022]
Donnie Elbert - Can't Get Over Losing You [1970]
Anthony LaShawn - Is It OK (feat. Eliane Gibbs) [2011]
Courtney Williams - Do What You Gotta Do [2010]
Kenyon Dixon & Tiffany Gouche - Love On Replay [2022]
Timothy Wilson - Baby Baby Please [1967]
Aliah Sheffield - Never Drinking Again (Gedi Edit) [2022]
The Futures - Love Is Here [1972]
Freddie Hughes - Send My Baby Back [1968]
Highlighters - Have A Little Faith [1972?]
The Symphonies - That's What Love Will Do [1969]
The Symphonies - Need Someone To Love [1969]
Delegates Of Soul - Don't Take Your Love From Me [1970]
Luke James & Nu Deco Ensemble feat. Samoht & Sensei Bueno - Shine On [2022]
Ty Juan - Good Love [2022]
Ty Juan - When & If [2022]
Byrd Pressley - Feeling Your Love [2022]
James Phelps - Love Is Fair [2010]
Eddie Parker - Crying Clown [1976] NB previously unreleased slower version (2019)
The Impressions - Falling In Love With You [1966]
Betty Lavette - Your Turn To Cry [1973]
Karl Kirven - Lovers Not Friends [2021]
Ward Brown - I'm Coming Home [2022]
Will Preston - The End [2021]

Sunday, 30 January 2022

The Dirty Dozen - The Best Of 2022... Part 04 (Jan 2022 Wk 04) Spotify Playlist


My selection of the best releases this week (Jan 2022 Wk 04)
In no particular order other than tempo. 

The floodgates of new release have finally opened this week with so much good music around which is a blessing after having to dig pretty deep for the last month or so.

Syndey Rennee' appeared in last weeks mix but not playlist as it was an oversight, therefore she is included this week.

With so much good stuff around this week it has been challenging choosing this week's selection. The new album from The Real Thing is a very pleasant surprise so please don't dismiss it for who it is as hopefully you too will be surprised by the quality. Sidibe's new single I think is possibly her best for some time. Blue Soul Ten featuring ShaMain, Jesse Wagner, one of the new tracks on Lady Wray's new album "I Do" are all contenders but I'm going for Zsa "The More Things Change" instinctively as I rated it as one of the best neo soul tunes heard this year when posted on Friday.

2022

2021

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SoulStrutter Top 30 - 30th Jan 2022 (Week 04)




The SoulStrutter Top 30 of the most viewed posts in the last 30 days (i.e. blog readers choices).

Not a lot of movement this week with only six new entries and no change at the top. The highest new entry is the new album from Raheem Devaugn with Bee Boy$oul.

Last 30 Days

Pos Prev Artist - Title Posted Days
1 1 Ania Garvey & Binky Womack -
Anywhere With You (Metro Beatz Way 2 Hot Mix)
05/01 25
2 2 Lindsey Webster Feat. Brian Culbertson -
I Didn't Mean It
07/01 23
3 3 Sandra-Mae Lux - You Me And Tomorrow 03/01 27
4 4 Nicole Henry - Time To Love Again LP 04/01 26
5 6 Ward Brown - I'm Coming Home 18/01 12
6   Raheem DeVaughn & Bee Boy$oul -
Back 2 Love LP
19/01 11
7 5 Castella - Let Me Love You EP 07/01 23
8 7 Tanqueray Hayward -
Complicated (The Realm Remix)
21/01 9
9 12 The Temptations - Calling Out Your Name 14/01 16
10 9 Davante Devaughn -
Be Thankful for What You Got
11/01 19
11 13 Isaac Aragon & The Healing -
Who's Standing With Me
11/01 19
12 14 Moonchild Feat. Lalah Hathaway - Tell Him 06/01 24
13 15 Trusoul Davis Feat. Queen Kee -
Impression (DJ Mystique Remix)
07/01 23
14 22 David Morales Feat. Michelle Perera -
Life Is A Song (Ol' Skool Mix)
18/01 12
15 16 J.D's Time Machine Presents -
Dream Again / Rain On My Star
03/01 27
16 19 Juliette Farrell - Ocean Eyes 20/01 10
17 17 Kelvin Evans Feat. Lynita Renea -
Spend The Night
05/01 25
18   Roger Hill - Come Back To Me 22/01 8
19 20 Don-E - Winter Warmer EP 11/01 19
20 19 Magoo - Time to Dance EP 03/01 27
21 24 Terri B! - Feels So Good 11/01 19
22 25 Dayton Grey - Love Is On the Line 08/01 22
23 28 Lovescene Feat. Blind Mic - Show Me What
I'm Missing (Radio Edit)
14/01 16
24 27 Aya Ito - Spellbound 11/01 19
25   Ruth Koleva & Diggs Duke - Beyond Borders 21/01 9
26 30 Mamas Gun - Party For One / Looking For Moses 14/01 16
27 29 BL - Make Love 07/01 23
28   Quon J - Strangers... Again 07/01 23
29   Mandee - Never Stop 03/01 27
30   Byrd Pressley - Feeling Your Love 21/01 9

Saturday, 29 January 2022

Floyd Fuji [2022] - Inside [Snafu Records]


Floyd Fuji (aka Kyle Thornton) is from Virginia and attended Berklee College of Music. His latest single is "Inside" released 26 Jan 2022.

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Details
Rating: 8
Explicit: N
Genre/Style: Neo Soul
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Snafu Records
Cat No: None
Date: 26/01/2022
Key/BPM: 11A/78
Value: £1

Piper-Grace [2022] - Caught Up [Self Released]


Piper-Grace (Bishop) from south west England debuted last September with "Things Lovers Do" and released her third single "Caught Up" (after an acoustic version of her first single) last week (21 Jan 2022).

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Details
Rating: 8
Explicit: N
Genre/Style: Neo Soul
Format: Single
Media: Digital
Label: Self Released
Cat No: None
Date: 21/01/2022
Key/BPM: 6A/77
Value: £1