Monday, 30 May 2022

Roger Williams [2022-05-29] - The Soulsorts Podcast [Podcast #8]


"The Soulsorts Record Room '22 Summer C120 Sessions #4" is the fourth in a series of podcasts by Roger Williams continuing the theme of one hour album tracks and one hour of singles all on vinyl. 

Mainly 'golden era' 70s/80s tunes having a quick scan through the playlist and once again many underplayed, lesser known and unknown gems.


Playlist:

LP & 12 inch side:
Incognito – Freedom Town (12” Talkin’ Loud)
A Certain Pleasure feat. Guida De Palma – Be There (12” 2-Groove Productions)
Natalie Cole – I Wanna Be That Woman (12” Pink Cadillac EP Manhattan Records)
James D-Train Williams - Child Of Love (LP: In Your Eyes)
Mikki Bleu – Something Real (LP: I Promise)
Sid The Kid – I Wanna Hold You Tight (LP: The Basics Of Love)
René Hayes – Since I Found You (LP: You Are The Answer)
Donna Allen feat. Howard Johnson – Perfect Timing (LP: Perfect Timing)
Corky Hale feat. Joe Coleman – So Much In Love (LP: Harp Beat)
Audio – You Stay On My Mind (LP: Romantic)
Jazzanova feat. Sean Haefeli – Lost My Love (LP: Strata Records The Sound Of Detroit Reimagined)
Tata Vega – In The Morning (LP: Try My Love)
Gateway – The Show Is Over Part 1 (LP: Love Affair The Hidden Sounds Of Soul Music)
Positive Force – Tell Me What You See (LP: Positive. Force)

45 side:
Margo Thunder – Mama You’re Alright With Me (45: Haven Records)
Jeannie Reynolds – Unwanted Company (45: Casablanca)
Al Wilson – I’ve Got A Feeling We’ll Be Seeing Each Other Again (45: Playboy Records)
Gene Redding – (We’ve Got) More Than It Takes (45: Haven Records)
Charles Mann – I Can Feel It (45: ABC Records)
Rev. T. L. Barratt – Said It Long Time Ago (45: Gospel Roots)
The Johnny Otis Show feat. Barbara Morrison – Hey Boy! I Want Ya’ (45: Jazz World Records)
Zingara – Gettin’ Down (45: Wheel Records)
Lou Courtney – Why (45: Epic)
Dottie Pearson – Bring It Over Baby (45: Grapevine)
Frankie Kelly – Ain’t That The Truth (45: 10 Records)
Smoke – Have I Really Lost You (45: J-Bridge Records)
Syreeta & G. C. Cameron – Love To The Rescue (45: Motown Records)
Bobby Thurston – I Really Didn’t Mean It (45: Prelude Records)
Ron Keith And Ladys – Can’t Live Without You (Sticks And Stones) (45: A&M Records)
Akwaaba People – What Am I Gonna Do (45: Deep Funk Records)
Atlantic Starr – Don’t Abuse My Love (45: A&M Records)
John Edwards – Cold Hearted Woman (45: Kent Records)

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DJ Kool Keith [2022-05-29] - Soulful Slow Jams [Soul Groove Radio]


This week's installment  of Soulful Slow Jams across the decades with 'The Soul Emperor' DJ Kool Keith.

I hadn't realised that Z.Z. Hill did "That Ain't The Way You Make Love" co-written by Lamont Dozier's brother Reginald and McKinley Jackson and unsurprisingly produced by Lamont Dozier. It was also recorded, and is a big modern soul tune, by Reggie Garner a year earlier in 1974. It makes you almost wonder if Reggie Garner was a pseudonym for Reggie Dozier but I don't think it is? Hill's version is album only ("Keep On Lovin' You" (1975)) and featured Edna Wright (Sandy Wynns), Shirley Jones (Jones Girls), Dennis Perry (brother of Greg, Jeff et al) and Ty Hunter (The Glass House), amongst others, on backing vocals.

I had a feeling that someone else recorded the song but was confusing it with Jimmy Jones - "Ain't Nothing Wrong Makin' Love The First Night" which is another wonderful tune (don't ask me why I thought of this song it must be linked somewhere in my brain).

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Playlist:
Lydia Persaud - Unsung [2022]
Ravyn Lenae - Skin Tight (feat. Steve Lacy) [2022]
The Emotions - Love Of A Girl [1965]
Linda Jones - What've I Done (To Make You Mad) [1967]
Marcus Anderson - Matter Of Time (feat. Kenny Lattimore) [2022]
Maplewood  - We Got A Good Thang [1978]
Barbara Brown - Pity A Fool [1972]
Roszunn - Tonight [2022]
Ray, Goodman & Brown - Don't Make Me Wait [1988]
Ray, Goodman & Brown - Next Time I'll Know [1988]
Executive Suite  - I Must Move On [1979]
The Ultimates - I Just Can't Stand It [1974]
Wee Gee - You've Been A Part Of Me [1980]
Gene Williams - Want You, Need You, Love You [2013]
Z.Z. Hill - That Ain't The Way You Make Love [1975]
Jazzie Cazzie And The Eight Sounds - Young Girl [1970]
Basic Black - Baby Can We Talk [1990]
Kool And Together - His Beginning Is My End [1977]
Bobby Sparks II - Somebody Already Broke My Heart [2022]
The Manhattans - I'm The One That Love Forgot [1965]
Sho Nuff - Don't Be Lonely [1982]
Juanita Wynn - Make It Right [2022]
The Entertains - I'll Answer You With Love [2022]
Wish - You're The One [1984]
Sonia Ross - Don't Go Breaking My Heart [2021]
Phajja - What Are You Waiting For? [1997]
Assorted Phlavors - First You Said  [1996]
The Controllers - I'll Miss You Always [1978]
Impact - My Love [1977]

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Sunday, 29 May 2022

SoulStrutter Summary May 2022

The SoulStrutter Selections of the Week and The Dirty Dozen Mixes for May 2022.

Previous months
Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr

SoulStrutter Selections of the Week

Week 21 (23 May - 30 May)
Nanette - Dream Girl (27 May / 21 Jan as single)

Week 20 (16 May - 22 May)
Juanita Wynn - Make It Right (20 May)

Week 19 (9 May - 15 May)
Tamara Dos Santos - Would You Wait? (6 May)

Week 18 (2 May - 14 May)
Morgan Munroe - Mutual (4 May)

The Dirty Dozen

NB Links to Spotify playlist on week number and to individual entries on title.

Week 21 (23 May - 29 May)
Khalea Lynee - Can't Let You Go (27 May)
Honey & Blue - No One Since You (25 May) (25 Jun 2020)
Brownsuede - In My Dreams (27 May)
Michon Young - Secrets (27 May)
Meaghan Maples - Someone (27 May / 24 Feb single)
Rockwell Hallman - Do You Love Me (24 May)
Rockwell Hallman - Never thought id found love (24 May)
E3 - For Another TV Edit (20 May)
Khalea Lynee - Let Go (27 May)
Michon Young - Only You (27 May)
Naomi Raine - Not Ready (27 May)
MS1 Project Feat. J.Dapahney- Set It Off (27 May)

Week 20 (16 May - 22 May)
Najee - Modern Lovers (13 May)
Just'n - Good Ol Lovin (8 May)
Roszunn - Tonight (6 May)
The SWR Big Band & Ola Onabule - The Meaning Of Love (13 May)
Bobby Sparks II Feat. Donessa Perry - Forever Mine (15 May)
Terri Green - Caught Up (20 May)
The Lady Songbird Jinda - Vibe (6 May)
Mitkol - Just Another Number (25 Apr)
Cameron Foster - Find A Way (15 May)
Devon Howard - Your Love Is (16 May)
Billy Butler Feat. Jadea - You Just Don't Understand (15 May)
The Shapeshifters Feat. Adi Oasis - Tell Me It's Not Over (20 May)
Week 19 (9 May - 15 May)
Karla Felecia Scaife - Just Call (12 May)
Claudia Campagnol - Confused (12 May)
Nikkole Feat. Leon Sylvers IV - We Can Make It If We Try (6 May)
Jordan Lee - Easy (12 May)
Tank & The Bangas, Jamison Ross, Trombone Shorty, Rachel Robinson - Cafe Du Monde (13 May)
Tanika Charles - Million Ways (13 May)
Tamara Dos Santos - Would You Wait? (6 May)
Lena Byrd-Miles - W.O.W. (Walk On Water) (6 May)
Jemila Richardson - Move (13 May)
Jafar Curry - On The Low (Remix) (15 May)
Tank & The Bangas, Lalah Hathaway, Jacob Collier - Where Do We All Go (13 May)
TC Cotton - Never Get Enough (10 May)
KC Roberts & The Live Revolution - Rosa (13 May)
Altess Ego - Fool Me Twice (6 May)
Anzushi - Raindrops (11 May)

Week 18 (2 May - 14 May)
Lee Wilson & Jennie Laws - Gone (6 May)
Morgan Munroe - Mutual (4 May) 2A/70
Gavin Holligan - This Hotel Is Closed (6 May)
Raheem DeVaughn Feat. Brendalynn McKinney - Waiting For Your Love (6 May)
Color Me Badd - California Dreamin (5 May)
Raheem DeVaughn Feat. Grenique - Memory Lane (6 May)
Tony Walk - More (6 May)
Renay - Good Without You (29 Apr)
J. Brown - My Queen (6 May)
Daniel Leon - Find A Way (Acoustic Version) (29 Apr)
Tony Walk - Good Vibes Only (6 May)
Luis Radio & Pietro Nicosia - Barraka (Walter G Remix) (29 Apr)
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SoulStrutter Summary May 2022 Neo Soul

A summary of  some of the best Neo Soul releases from May 2022.
Previous Months

The Dirty Dozen

NB Links to Spotify playlist on week number and to individual entries on title.

Week 21 (23 May - 29 May)
Sha'Leah Nikole Feat. Wali Ali Jr - Wanna Ride (27 May)
Amie Blu - Like That (29 Apr)
Men At Large - Faded (27 May)
Sha'Leah Nikole Feat. Blaq Thompson - Blew Your Mind (27 May)
Nanette - Dream Girl (27 May / 21 Jan single)
thuy Feat. Christian Kuria - universe remix (24 May)
Jüde - brAnd neW dreSs (25 May)
Rockwell Hallman - Smoove (24 May)
Sophie Faith - Something I Said (27 May)
Meaghan Maples - Say So  (27 May)
Satya - Oakland  (27 May)
Teri Tobin - The One (22 May)

Week 20 (16 May - 22 May)
Brooklyn Love - Grey Space (22 May)
Aliana Joy - WIFEY (20 May) [E]
Mone't - Fairytales (22 May) 10A/73
Yahali - Showing Up. (Keep Showing Love) (21 May) [E]
Lambi - Numb (25 Apr)
Davina - Again (18 May)
Phil Tyler & Jaz Lund - I Like It (29 Apr)
Ravyn Lenae - Satellites (20 May)
Searchlight Feat. Tolü Makay - Can We Go Back (6 May)
N'shai Iman - Reasons (To Be Me) (Radio Edit) (8 Apr)
Cheyenne Wright - Say It (20 May)
Ley Vara - Touch (10 May) [E]
Kadeem Tyrell - I Want You (18 May)
Gadis - In All Way (20 May)
Theo Croker Feat. Ego Ella May - SOMETHIN' (20 May)
Latanya Alberto - Miss Chance (19 May)
Ravyn Lenae Feat. Mereba - Where I'm From (20 May)
Freekind. - Visualize (3 May)
Week 19  (9 May - 15 May)
Flores - Brown (11 May)
Lily Massie - Lose (Radio Edit) (10 May)
Tank & The Bangas - Jellyfish (13 May)
Savannah Cristina - Bad Bitch Energy (28 Apr)
Jazzlyn Soul - Rainy Days (7 May) 2A/75
Sydney Raneé  - Catch These Feelings (13 May)
Sydney ChiChi - Stay Away (22 Apr)
Tamara Dos Santos - Would You Wait? (6 May)
Angela Hunte - Better Without Me (14 Apr)
Thaïs Lona - Gem (6 May)
Ruby Cole - High Risk Behaviour (6 May)
Brooklynn Skye - Take You There (12 May)
Lola - One Lonely Night (6 May)
Lara D - Better By Myself (13 May)
Sidibe - Tellin' U (13 May) 6A/92
Week 18 (2 May - 14 May)
Sabrina Claudio - IOU (6 May)
Shamiya Battles - One Way (5 May)
Mya K - Tipsy (5 May)
Yola - Wateva (4 May)
Sabrina Claudio - Subtle Things (6 May)
Juiicy 2xs - Farewell (6 May)
Nathalie Olsson - Makeover (6 May)
Pip Millett - Downright (5 May) 
Soul Nana - Intentions (28 Apr)
DIXSON Feat. Sevyn Streeter - CHERRY SORBET (6 May)
Sabrina Claudio - Impersonator (6 May)
hard.times & Lady Phyl - High with Me (20 Apr)
Ogi - Envy (5 May, released as a single 24 Mar) 
Jessiqa Jones - REHAB? (6 May)
Meadoe Janee - Soar (29 Apr)
Angela Nashed - Star (22 Apr)
Moonchild - What You Wanted (Kiefer Remix) (3 May)
Kenyon Dixon Feat. Gwen Bunn - WYTD (6 May)
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The Dirty Dozen - The Best Of 2022... Part 21 (May 2022 Wk 21) Spotify Playlist

SoulStrutter selections of the best releases this week 
(May 2022 Wk 21)
In no particular order other than tempo. 

All tracks in this week's playlist were released in the last week (most from Friday) but it was tough going selecting a dozen 'outstanding' tracks for this week's main Dirty Dozen.

The new Michon Young album ("LLE V3)", her first since 2018, was released on Friday consisting of 18 tracks, but removing the interludes and two already released as singles leaves 12 new songs. Four tracks were sent out on promo "Say What You Mean", "Try Me", Gonna Make Sure" and "Cause I Love You" with the latter also being released as a single on 13 May. It's taken a while to digest the album with nothing clearly standing out over the other tracks but the ones that are emerging, for me, are the first three promos along with "Secrets" and "Only You". 

The debut self-titled EP by The Voice contestant Khalea Lynee should appeal to lovers of traditional soul music, the two best tracks are included in this week's playlist.

There is a track included from Honey & Blue's "BLOOM" album which is technically a reissue as it's a Deluxe edition of the album released in 2020. Meagham Maples is also an old track released as as single in Feb. but is included as the choice cut on her debut album '1763" released on Friday. Rockwell Hallman released an album "Rockwell" and one of the two included tracks has already been released as a single in 2019. All highlighting how much of a stretch it has been narrowing it down this week.

The track that I keep coming back to this week is one that was actually the first pre-released as a single back in January from Nanette's debut album "Bad Weather" released on Friday. I've watched as four tracks have been drip fed over the last few months thinking that the album was a bit too R&B oriented but I love this track.  Another that has been out before is thuy "Universe" but has been remixed for her Deluxe edition album released on Friday.

So this week's SoulStrutter Selection of the Week goes to Nanette "Dream Girl" from "The Neo Dirty Dozen". I'm pleased to see that last week's selection, Juanita Wynn "Make It Right", has entered the Global Soul Chart this week but as Franklin (the chart compiler) stated on the show it will be pushed to do really well as it is hindered by being a Bandcamp only release.
2022
,Pt 10, Pt 09, Pt 08, Pt 07, Pt 06, Pt 05, Pt 04, Pt 03, Pt 02, Pt 01  

2021

Playlist:
Khalea Lynee - Can't Let You Go (27 May)
Honey & Blue - No One Since You (25 May) (25 Jun 2020)
Brownsuede - In My Dreams (27 May)
Michon Young - Secrets (27 May)
Meaghan Maples - Someone (27 May / 24 Feb single)
Rockwell Hallman - Do You Love Me (24 May)
Rockwell Hallman - Never thought id found love (24 May)
E3 - For Another TV Edit (20 May)
Khalea Lynee - Let Go (27 May)
Michon Young - Only You (27 May)
Naomi Raine - Not Ready (27 May)
MS1 Project Feat. J.Dapahney- Set It Off (27 May)

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The Neo Dirty Dozen - The Best Of 2022... Part 11 (May 2022 Wk 21) Spotify Playlist

The SoulStrutter selection of the best Neo Soul releases
for: May 2022 Wk 21 in no particular order.

This week's neo soul selections which are all from this week except Amie Blu which is from the last week of April.

Playlist:
Sha'Leah Nikole Feat. Wali Ali Jr - Wanna Ride (27 May)
Amie Blu - Like That (29 Apr)
Men At Large - Faded (27 May)
Sha'Leah Nikole Feat. Blaq Thompson - Blew Your Mind (27 May)
Nanette - Dream Girl (27 May / 21 Jan single)
thuy Feat. Christian Kuria - universe remix (24 May)
Jüde - brAnd neW dreSs (25 May)
Rockwell Hallman - Smoove (24 May)
Sophie Faith - Something I Said (27 May)
Meaghan Maples - Say So  (27 May)
Satya - Oakland  (27 May)
Teri Tobin - The One (22 May)
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The Dirty Dozen - The Best Of 2022... Covers, Reissues, Remixes & Samples Part 10 (May 2022 Wk 21)


SoulStrutter selections for May 2022 Wk 21 of the best non-original songs i.e. cover versions, remixes, reissues, previously unreleased and new songs using samples or new releases with a retro feel. (In no particular order).

It was a bit of stretch finding a dozen this week so several tracks taken from Record Store Day album by Barbara Mason to pad it out and a track from Brian Jackson's new album included as a retro track.

Reissues: Barbara Mason x4 (incl. 2 covers), Barbara Lynn, Tania Maria, Three Pieces x2, Candy McKenzie (also a cover)

Remixes: Flight Facilities (Marvin Gaye), Bohannon (Dimitro From Paris Remix)

Retro: Brian Jackson

2022

2021

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Global Soul Chart 28th May 2022 (Week 21)


28th May 2022
The Global Soul chart broadcast on Sat 28th May as it is every Saturday between  5pm-7pm (GMT) on Global Soul Radio.

Each week around a dozen or more 'Breakers' are interspersed with chart entries. These will be posted separately. 

Raheem Devaughn stays on top for his second week and only third week on the chart. There were seven new entries, (four of them tipped last week Sidibe, Kadeem Tyrell, Jordan Lee and Juanita Wynn). Two entered straight into the top 10, with the highest being Sidibe at #3 (who could well be challenging Raheem DeVaughn next week?) followed by Kadeem Tyrell at #5.

The two highest climbers were new entries last week with Gavin Holligan up 9 places and Morgan Munroe up 3. The other two new entries from last week (Thais Lona and Roszunn) also moved up the chart.

All six predicted to go last week have gone along with Meadoe Soar. Next week's loser predictions are Sly Johnson, Tony Walk, Lenora and Grant Alexander which all look almost certain to go and I think J. Brown may join them.

Summary: 6 risers, 6 fallers, 1 non-mover and 7 new entries

New Entries: Sidibe, Kadeem Tyrell, Devon Howard, SunniDread, Jordan Lee, Juanita Wynn, J. Brown

Highest Risers: Gavin Holligan (+9), Morgan Munroe (+4), Roszunn (+3)

Biggest Fallers: Grant Alexander (-11), Lenora (-10), Sly Johnson (-9)

Losers: Zay Blaze, Clowette, Meadoe Jenee, Sierra Sellers, Kayla Amor, Desmond Parson, Gwen Bunn
PosLastChgArtist - TitleRel'dPosted
110Raheem Devaughn - If I Don't
(From Lust Til Dawn LP)		06/0506/05
24+2Kenyon Dixon - Marvin Gaye (Closer LP)05/0508/05
3  Sidibe Feat. MoonNeon - Tellin' U13/0513/05
42-2Reuben James - What U Need
(Tunnel Vision LP)		15/0415/04
5  Kadeem Tyrell - I Want You18/0518/05
63-3PJ Morton Love's Disease (Just Can't Get
Enough) (Watch The Sun LP)		29/0430/04
78+1Thaïs Lona - Heritage (CUBE LP)06/0511/05
810+2Sabrina Claudio - Impersonator
(Based On A Feeling EP)		06/0506/05
918+9Gavin Holligan - This Hotel Is Closed06/0508/05
1013+3Roszunn - Tonight06/0516/05
11  Devon Howard - Your Love Is16/0514/05
1216+4Morgan Munroe - Mutual04/0505/05
13  SunniDread - Bebop
(HIGHLY RECOMMENDED LP)		07/0514/05
14  Jordan Lee - Easy12/0512/05
15  Juanita Wynn - Make It Right20/0520/05
165-11Grant Alexander - Pardon Me (High Tide EP)   29/0430/04
177-10Lenora - Homebody14/0430/04
1812-6Tony Walk - More (Good Vibes Only EP)06/0507/05
19  J. Brown Feat. Mumu Fresh- You See Me
(Chapter & Fresh LP)		20/05 
2011-9Sly Johnson - Alive (55.4 LP)08/04

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