Jay Carlos [2022] - '95 (The Beginning) [JcsArtistGroup] (Full EP)

Having released five or six singles since 2017, Jay Carlos (from Shreveport, LA, now living in Dallas, TX), released a debut five track EP "'95 (The Beginning)" on 31 Jan 2022. It's a nice mellow EP with the clear standout being "Come Closer" but I don't think there is a bad track on it with each sounding better with each listen with "Options" being my next favourite.

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Details

Rating:	8.8
Explicit:	Y Track 3,4,5
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	EP
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	31/01/2022
Value:	£4.95

DJ Kool Keith [2022-02-13] - Soulful Slow Jams [Soul Groove Radio]

DJ Kool Keith once again mixing up the old with the new on his latest Soulful Slow Jams show broadcast Sunday, 13 Feb 2022 on Soul Groove Radio.

He really does pick out some gems if you prefer the mellower, more soulful vibes. One worth highlighting is the only single from The Indigos from 1971. A one-off recording for both group and label so most likely a private press. I was going to say pretty scarce but there seems to be plenty for sale on Discogs with the main dealers asking £200. Both sides written by L. Edwards and Paul Wilkins, presumably group members, who are understood to be from the Boston area. Nice, early 70s, sweet soul group harmony.

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

Playlist:

The Players - Why Did I Lie [1966]

Robert Owens - Don't Give Up On Our Love [2022]

Brian Courtney Wilson - Just Love [2008]

The Indigos - Far Far Away [1971]

Lisa Knowles & The Brown Singers - God Will Make A Way [2009]

Charles Bond - Made A Way (feat. Courtney Little) [2012]

L. Young - Can't Get You Off My Mind [2018]

Melba Moore - Company (feat. Carmichael Musiclover) [2022]

Gil - You're Beside Me [2022]

Clarence Mann - Come What May [1985]

Beth - Free [2017]

Dave Hollister - Pray (Til I Get An Answer) [2006]

Chris Walker - Everyday Woman [2011]

Wesley Bright - Come Right Back (pt. 1) [2022]

Greg Ware - Baby I'm Back [2022]

Greg Ware - Good Man [2022]

Mary J. Blige - Come See About Me [2022]

Deniece Williams - One Kiss [2021]

Bernard - Pitter Patter [2011]

BL - Make Love [2022]

Maysa - Just Stay [2022]

Silk  - I Know I Didn't Do You Wrong [1977]

Gene Robinson Jr. - So Real [2022]

Dawkins & Dawkins - Never Give Up [2011]

Archie Bell & The Drells - She's My Woman, She's My Girl [1967]

Loleatta Holloway - For Sentimental Reasons [1971]

Eddie Parker - But If You Must Go [1976]

Jennifer Holliday - So In Love (Radio Edit)  [2022]

Sound Of SuperBad feat. Monique MissVocalz - A Little Something [2022]

Ivy Lo [2022] - Soul Tied [Estabrookroad]

A couple of weeks ago on 29 Jan a five track debut EP "A Love Ride" was self-released by Ivy Lo which caused quite a stir as it was excellent. Within about a week it was withdrawn. Apparently she signed to a record label (Estabrookroad) who withdrew it and are now re-promoting it. I thought, incorrectly as it turns out, that the full EP would be reissued today, but it seems that only one of the tracks "Soul Tied" has been released as a single and "Sip N' Dip" is scheduled for 4 Mar. 

Ivy Lo is the stage name of 19 year old Skylar Corrin Parhms from Monroe, LA, who began her singing career in 2020 with Southern University A&M College, Baton Rouge, jazz band. She wrote all tracks on her EP.

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Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Estabrookroad
Cat No:	None
Date:	14/02/2022
Key/BPM:	4A/60
Value:	£1

UK Soul Chart 14th Feb 2022 (Week 06)

14th Feb 2022

The new UK Soul Chart for 14th Feb 2022. There are 7 risers, 12 fallers, 1 none mover and 10 new entries, the highest of which is H'Atina at #8 followed closely by Cornell CC Carter and Maysa at #9 and #10 respectively.

Highest Risers: Raheem DeVaughn & Bee Boy$oul (+25), Moonchild (+20), Castella (+15)

Biggest Fallers: Bey Bright (-23), Lindsey Webster ft Brian Culbertson (-22), Sandra-Mae Lux (-20)

Losers: Wade C. Long, Calyo, Roger Hill, J.D’s Time Machine Presents, Bobby Washington, Hareston Clay, Stan Taylor, Julian Jonah ft Ada Dyer, Nicole Henry, Isaac Aragon & The Healing

Pos	Last	Chg	Artist - Title
1	1	0	David Morales - Life Is A Song (Mixes) / Never Give Up /  I Can Dream (Life Is A Song LP)
2	6	+4	Patrick McLean Feat Deborah Bell  - Look Where You're Going
3	23	+20	Moonchild - Tell Him / Love I Need / Too Good (Starfruit LP)
4	19	+15	Castella - So Into You (Let Me Love You EP)
5	30	+25	Raheem DeVaughn & Bee Boy$oul - Back 2 Love (LP)
6	5	-1	Don-E - Follow Your Heart / One Time Is Not Enough (Winter Warmers EP)
7	4	-3	Dynasty - Still In Love / I Can Tell
8	NE		H'Atina - Be Mine
9	NE		Cornell CC Carter - The Moment (Steppers Mix)
10	NE		Maysa - Just Say / Make Sure You're Sure
11	2	-9	Tanqueray Hayward - Complicated (The Realm Remix)
12	NE		Devon Howard - Forever & Always (Always Steppers Mix)
13	8	-5	Sydnee Ranee - Wake Up & Get It
14	16	+2	Dave Mascall - Various Cuts (Acid Lounge 6 LP)
15	24	+9	Cale Austin - Whisper
16	NE		Lukas Setto - Here You Are
17	12	-5	Leee John Imagination - It Feels So Good (Mixes)
18	17	-1	Tabitha King - Unconditionally (I'm Gonna Make It)
19	26	+7	JKriv Featuring Norman Vladimir - The Way (Mixes)
20	NE		The Real Thing - True Reflection (Brand New Day LP)
21	NE		Chris Jasper - I Promise
22	10	-12	The Temptations - Calling Out Her Name (Temptations 60 LP)
23	13	-10	VA - Luxury Soul 2022 (LP)
24	11	-13	Takim Brown - Say It Like You Mean It (Philly Soul Select Vol 2 LP)
25	3	-22	Lindsey Webster ft Brian Culbertson - I Didn't Mean It
26	NE		Ivy Lo - Get Ya Money (A Love Ride LP)
27	NE		US - Fly Away (EmCee Remix)
28	NE		Binky Womack - Magic Woman / I Know That You Miss Me
29	9	-20	Sandra-Mae Lux - You Me And Tomorrow
30	7	-23	Bey Bright - SN4: Music Beats & Life EP

Taura Lamb Feat. edbl [2022] - Beat Kicks In [Self Released]

A British blue-eyed affair from London based, Midlands bred, Taura Lamb featuring edbl (Ed Black from Chester) who co-wrote and produced the new single "Beat Kicks In" released on Friday (11 Feb 2022). It may appeal to those who appreciate the wispy, blue-eyed, neo soul.

Taura also released a single with Chloe Martini on 4 Feb "Distraction" which I'll also post here.

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Details

Rating:	7.6
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	11/02/2022
Key/BPM:	10B/62
Value:	£1

Li Ward [2022] - Revived [Self Released] (Full Album)

Li Ward (Elisha Ward) is a new artist from NYC who released a single "The Invitation" last year (April) which is included as the opening track on her debut, self-written, album "Revived" released on 12 Feb 2022.

My choice cuts are "Forever Love" and "333" much of the other tracks are quite R&B slanted.

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Rating:	7.9
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul / R&B
Format:	Album
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	12/02/2022
Value:	£7.92

Freda Payne [2022] - Just To Be With You [The Sound of L.A.]

Another of Friday's releases and the first from 79 year old Freda Payne since the MOR/Jazz EP "Let There Be Love" last year. 

The new single is "Just To Be With You", a song written by Anissa Boudjaoui (aka Aneessa) and Michael B. Sutton and originally recorded by Aneessa two years ago (28 Feb 2020) and released on Sutton's The Sound of L.A. label. (also posted below)

Not only does Freda have this new single released, but Expansion has also scheduled the first vinyl 7" release of her modern soul / two-step classic "Tell Me Please" which appeared on her 1978 album "Supernatural High" and is due in March 2022. The song was written by Skip Scarborough who also produced, arranged and performed keyboards on the album The flip side will be her 1977 single "I Get High (On Your Memory)" written by prolific Motown writer Pam Sawyer and the recently deceased Marilyn McLeod.

The new single appears to be streaming only and available exclusively to purchase directly from Freda Payne's website.

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Details

Rating:	7.8
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul / Smooth Jazz
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	11/02/2022
Key/BPM:	10A/86
Value:	£1