Even Funkier [2022] - Bernard's Right [Juiced Music]

Even Funkier is London DJ Tom Whittaker who's released a new single "Bernard's Right" on 14 Feb 2022. It sounds like a mashup of several tunes, one of which I recognise that kicks in around 1:30 but can't recall what it's called, but think it's from the late 80s/90s (I can even hear the tune in my head and sure it was a backing for a rap tune). Some parts also sound like they could be sampled from Crown Heights Affair? I'm sure you will probably recognise/know it, answers on a postcard!

UPDATE: I set the soul hound DJ Kool Keith on the case and he's identified what seems obvious now (clue in the title!) that one of the tracks is Bernard Wright "Spinnin'" from 1981 and/or Skee-Lo "I Wish" from 1995 (which is the rap track I was thinking of but couldn't remember the name of) which samples "Spinnin'". KK thinks both are used.

Another little anecdote, Bernard Wright is the son of Roberta Flack who was married to jazz bassist Steve Novosel (his father) between 1966-72.

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Rating:	8.2
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Nu Disco
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Juiced Music
Cat No:	None
Date:	11/02/2022
Key/BPM:	9B/126
Value:	£1

the della kit [2022] - clarity [ArtHaus Music]

the della kit (her capitalisation) (aka Erica Dee Landsberg) is from Vancouver, Canada. She started singing aged 16 and was involved in the hip-hop scene from 2010. As Erica Dee she released an album "New Skies" in 2016. The artists that she cites that have inspired her are Ella Fitzgerald, Joni Mitchell and India.Arie.

She released a debut single as the della kit, "clarity" yesterday and the jazz influences are evident.

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Rating:	8.2
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul / Jazz
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	ArtHaus Music
Cat No:	None
Date:	14/02/2022
Key/BPM:	10A/88
Value:	£1

Mario Biondi [2022] - You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine [Beyond Srl]

Italy's answer to Barry White, Mario Biondi (Mario Ranno), throws his hat in the ring in the round of Valentines Day inspired releases with a cover of Lou Rawls 1976 Philly classic "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine".

Probably a 'Marmite' tune for many as this borders on lounge music to my ears. Listen to the original below, and then decide for yourself!

Having spent many years as a session vocalist, and backed Ray Charles, Biondi broke onto the scene with his single "This Is What You Are" in 2004. I take back what I said about this version now that I discover that he's originally from Sicily or I may be found 'sleeping with the fishes' or waking up beside a horses head!

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Rating:	7.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Classic Soul / Cover Version
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Beyond Srl
Cat No:	None
Date:	14/02/2022
Key/BPM:	10B/115
Value:	£1

Lenny Williams Feat. Shirley Jones [2022] - Can't Nobody Do Me Like You Do [Bridle Ridge Records]

Posted last week from promo, the new single by Lenny Williams featuring Shirley Jones (of 70s/80s Philly group The Jones Girls) with a song Lenny has released on three of his albums "Can't Nobody Do Me Like You Do" was released yesterday.

For more information on Lenny Williams check out his 60s/70s Discography.

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Rating:	8.2
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Classic Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Bridle Ridge Records
Cat No:	None
Date:	14/02/2022
Key/BPM:	11B/93
Value:	£1