The Dirty Dozen - The Best Of 2022... Part 10 (Mar 2022 Wk 10) Spotify Playlist

My selection of the best releases this week (Mar 2022 Wk 10)

In no particular order other than tempo. 

Yet another so-so sort of week for good quality new material with nothing really standing out from the pack. The EP from Aaliyah Zhané has a few good tracks on it, only the second release from LIDI. is nice and the new single from another newcomer Nalani Rothrock are all worthy of mention. Tonya Nicole's single, released on Friday, is a real grower but 'ruined' by an 'unnecessary' rap so the tape splicer will be taken to that. This week's choice is a five track EP from London-based, Dutch singer/songwriter Dafne Adriana for her debut EP "Don't Get Obsessed With A Stranger" which is therefore this week's SoulStrutter Selection of the Week.

This week I've split the more neo soul style releases into a separate playlist "The Neo Dirty Dozen".

2022

Pt 01, Pt 02, Pt 03, Pt 04, Pt 05, Pt 06, Pt 07, Pt 08, Pt 09

2021

Pt 46, Pt 45, Pt 44, Pt 43, Pt 42, Pt 41

Pt 40, Pt 39, Pt 38, Pt 37, Pt 36, Pt 35, Pt 34, Pt 33, Pt 32, Pt 31

Pt 30, Pt 29, Pt 28, Pt 27, Pt 26, Pt 25, Pt 24, Pt 23, Pt 22, Pt 21,

Pt 20, Pt 19, Pt 18, Pt 17, Pt 16, Pt 15, Pt 14, Pt 13, Pt 12, Pt 11, 

Pt 10, Pt 9,Pt 8, Pt 7, Pt 6, Pt 5, Pt 4, Pt 3, Pt 2, Pt 1

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The Neo Dirty Dozen - The Best Of 2022... Part 10 (Mar 2022 Wk 10) Spotify Playlist

My selection of the best Neo soul releases this week (Mar 2022 Wk 10)

In no particular order other than tempo. 

A new feature as I've decided to separate out the more neo soul tunes from the main Dirty Dozen so that perhaps they both flow a bit better

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JKabel [2022] - Love You Still [Self Released] SAMPLE ONLY

The new single from JKabel (aka Jarod K. Holloway from Florida) "Love You Still" was received on Friday but Jarod has requested that only a short sample be posted.

It will be released next Friday (18 Mar 2022) with a full album "Rhythm & Bible" following on 6 Apr 2022.

The full track will be posted when it is released.

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Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	New Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	18/03/2022
Key/BPM:	N/A
Value:	£1

James Foster [2022] - Distant Lover 2022 Mix [Self Released]

I can't find much information about James Foster, but he originally recorded a cover of Marvin Gaye's "Distant Lover" ("Let's Get It On" 1973) in 2017 and today (13 Mar 2022) has released a 2022 Mix. I've posted both versions as, to be honest, I can't really hear any significant difference.

I did find a video for it which premiered on YouTube on Christmas Eve 2021 where his name is given as James Nelson Foster. The same video has been posted on another channel on 11 Mar which gives a little more info stating that: James Foster has appeared as an opening act for legendary artists such as the Temptations, The Whispers and The Manhattans. He is currently singing around Baltimore while writing and recording his own original material.

He has an excellent voice and a similar timbre to the great Marvin Gaye who he has been compared to on numerous occasions.

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Details

Rating:	8.6
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Classic Soul / Cover Version / Remix
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	13/03/2022
Key/BPM:	12A/99
Value:	£1

Chin Injeti Feat. Iman Wamboi [2022] - YUH [Self Released]

Pranam 'Chin' Injeti  is an Indian singer, musician, producer based based in Vancouver (Canada) who has written and produced songs for Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Drake, Eminem and P!nk. He has won three Grammy awards for his work with Eminen and Lecrae.

His latest single "YUH" (released 24 Feb 2022) features Kenyan born, Canadian bred, singer, actor, model Iman Wamboi  from Vancouver.

Played as a breaker on last night's Global Soul Chart show tipped by Soul Groove Radio's Tesh Palmer.

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Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	24/02/2022
Key/BPM:	10B/62
Value:	£1

SoulStrutter Top 30 - 13th Mar 2022 (Week 10)

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

There are eight new entries, the highest being from Blue Lab Beats collaboration with DedachiKenta which seems to have come from nowhere. As anticipated Charlie Wilson leapfrogs Sound Of Superbad into the top spot with significantly more views in the last week in particular.

The surprising high new entry is Aaliyah Zhané with her EP "The Good & The Bad" which was only posted yesterday.

I don't think there will be a lot of movement next week looking at durations but we will definitely loose seven: Melba & Carmichael, Silk Sonic, Mary J. Blige, LaToya & Anthony Hamilton, Jennifer Holliday, Duceplay and Cocoa St. James.

Summary: 4 risers, 11 fallers, 7 non-movers, 8 new entries

Only new material appears in the Top 30, however, re-issued material does attract lots of views and the top 10 reissues are currently:

01 - Don-E - Future Bounce EP (previously released material)

02 - Thelma Houston - Nothing Left To Give (Expansion re-issue)

03 - VA - Soul Drops  (Miles Away compilation)

04 - Down To Earth - Still Ridin' High (vinyl issue)

05 - Manhattans - The Philadelpia Re-edit Sessions (remixes)

06 - Gil Scott-Heron - Ghetto Ghosts (Live 1977) (live recording)

07 - Raja-Nee - Come Get This Love (forthcoming LRK vinyl reissue)

08 - Marc Staggers - What The World Needs Now (reissue)

09 - UCFM - California Funk Machine Vol 1 (compilation of covers)

10 - Dayton - Sky's The Limit (Super Disco Edits prev. unreleased)

Pos	Prev	Artist - Title	Posted	Days
1	2	Charlie Wilson - No Stoppin' Us	25/02	16
2	1	Sound of SuperBad Feat. Monique MissVocalz       - A Little Something	26/02	15
3	3	Solutions - Good Time	25/02	16
4	4	Jade Vanessa - Ocean LP	23/02	18
5	5	Baby Tate - What's Love EP	19/02	22
6	8	Otis Kane - Wanna Love You	25/02	16
7	6	Moneá - 777  EP	22/02	19
8	7	Stone Paxton - History	20/02	21
9	9	Tiffani Michelle - Aura	23/02	18
10	10	Blu2th - Back to Euphoria (Original Mix)	25/02	16
11	16	Krishawna - Second Offering LP	01/03	12
12	11	Melba Moore Feat. Carmichael Musiclover  - Company	11/02	30
13	12	Silk Sonic - Love's Train	15/02	26
14		DedachiKenta & Blue Lab Beats  - I Can't Seem To Let You Go	25/02	16
15	15	Candace Woodson - (Trying To Be) Perfect	25/02	16
16	14	Mary J. Blige - Good Morning Gorgeous LP	11/02	30
17	17	Vicky Farewell - Kakashi (All Of The Time)	25/02	16
18		Ego Ella May - FIELDNOTES PT II EP	08/03	5
19		Aaliyah Zhané - The Good & The Bad EP	12/03	1
20		Royalty Duo - Marriage LP	21/02	20
21	18	LaToya London Feat. Anthony Hamilton  - On Everything	15/02	26
22		Mary Wilson - The Motown Anthology LP	08/03	5
23	25	Terrie Rimson - Give Me Love	04/03	9
24	19	Jennifer Holliday - So In Love	11/02	30
25	20	Tygressa - My Love's Coming Down	20/02	21
26		Khari Cabral & JIVA  - Show Me The Way / North Node	11/03	2
27		Kim Tibbs - Where Would I Be Without You?	12/03	1
28	23	Duceplay - Opened My Eyes	17/02	24
29	24	Cocoa St. James - Inside Me	12/02	29
30		Tank & The Bangas - Stolen Fruit	25/02	16

Global Soul Chart BREAKERS 12th Mar 2022 (Week 10)

12th Mar 2022

The Global Soul "Breakers" featured on the Global Soul Chart show Sat 12th Mar. All except two have been previously posted (i.e. Sharna Bass and Dom Jones both posted today).

	Essential 5
Seq	Artist - Title	Rel'd	Posted
1	the della kit - clarity	14/02	15/02
2	Jha'mai - brown suga	03/03	03/03
3	JKabel - Love You Still	18/03
4	Officially Mo - Better Things	26/02	28/02
5	Lydia Persaud - Good For Us	23/02	23/02
	Breakers
Seq	Artist - Title	Rel'd	Posted
1	Ellison Kendrick - Got It Going On	14/03	03/03
2	Malia - Hung Up	04/03	04/03
3	Soultri - Boomerang	25/02
4	Asa - Morning Man	25/02
5	CLAY & Alessia Cara - WTSGD	02/03	04/03
6	DJonTheArtist - Right Here	22/02
7	Dafne Adriana - What I Wanna Do For You	11/03	11/03
8	Jermaine Hardsoul Feat. Omar - I'll Take You	11/03	11/03
9	Chin Injeti Feat. Iman Wamboi - YUH	24/02	13/03
10	Sevana - Brand New	21/02	02/03

Global Soul Chart 12th Mar 2022 (Week 10)

12th Mar 2022

The Global Soul chart broadcast on Sat 12th Mar as it is every Saturday between  5pm-7pm (GMT) on Global Soul Radio.

The "Essential 5" and 'Breakers' will be posted separately.

Mary J. Blige stays at #1 for the second week and will most likely be displaced by Krishawna next week who enters straight in at #2, the highest new entry (obviously!). Another two enter straight into the top 10 Ego Ella May and Blue Lab Beats. More than likely Nanette Maxine, Melba Moore, Frank McComb, Sound Of Superbad and  Robert Glasper will be gone next week.

Summary: 5 risers, 7 fallers, 2 non-movers and 6 new entries

New Entries: Krishawna, Ego Ella May, Blue Lab Beats, Netta Brielle, Terriwe Romson, Otis Kane

Highest Risers: Rose Prosecco (+9), Muni Long (+5)

Biggest Fallers: Melba Moore Feat. Carmichael Musiclover (-12), Sound Of Superbad (-9), Robert Glasper (-6)

Losers: Whodini, LaToya London & Anthony Hamilton, Courtney Mickens, Daniel Leon, Jane Handcock, Marshella Muzic

Pos	Last	Chg	Artist - Title	Rel'd	Posted
1	1	0	Mary J. Blige - Failing In Love (Good Morning Gorgeous LP)	11/02	11/02
2			Krishawna - Too Much (Second Offering LP)	01/03	27/02
3	5	+2	Royalty Duo - Bada Ba Ba (Stay Together) (Marriage LP)	06/02	21/02
4	7	+3	Natalie Imani - Sweet Dreams	14/02	18/02
5	2	-2	Moonchild - The Long Way Home (Starfruit  LP)	01/02	04/02
6			Ego Ella May - Introvert Hotline	22/02	22/02
7			Blue Lab Beats Feat. Teni Tinks  - I'll Be Here For You	25/02	25/02
8	3	-5	aimi - Baby / Good Without You	09/02	12/02
9	6	-3	B. Golden - Someone Like You	14/02	15/02
10	19	+9	Rose Prosecco - Calabasa (Hood Sinatra EP)	22/02	23/02
11			Netta Brielle Feat. J Rena' - DND	25/02	25/02
12	14	+2	Centric Feat. Kenya & T3 - Always On My Mind	24/02	25/02
13	18	+5	Muni Long - Hrs And Hrs Jazzy Hrs	24/02	24/02
14			Terrie Rimson - Give Me Your Love	04/03	24/02
15	10	-5	Nanette Maxine - Walls	22/01	13/02
16	4	-12	Melba Moore Feat. Carmichael Musiclover  - Company	11/02	11/02
17	17	0	Frank McComb - We Were Made For Us	01/03	24/02
18	9	-9	Sound Of Superbad - A Little Something	25/02	17/02
19	13	-6	Robert Glasper - Heaven's Here (Black Radio III LP)	25/02	25/02
20			Otis Kane - Wanna Love You	25/02	25/02

UK Soul Chart Breakers 12th Mar 2022 (Week 10)

Here are the latest UK Soul Chart Breakers for 12th Mar 2022 with links to tracks posted (or to Spotify for those not yet posted). A few tracks posted today from the chart not previously posted.

You can catch the breakers show each Saturday at 7pm-8pm presented by Andy Tee on Starpoint Radio.

Artist - Title	Rel'd	Post
Kim Tibbs - Where Would I Be Without You	25/03	12/03
Candace Woodson - Steal The Night	09/03	09/03
Joe Leavy - Love Me 2 My Soul	F'coming	15/03
Sofia Gillani - Water Run Dry	25/03	12/03
Dafne Adriana - Always On My Mind	11/03	11/03
Charmaine X - Lover And Friend	F'coming	15/03
Khani Cabral - Show Me The Way	11/03	07/03
Diane Marsh - It's OK Not To Be Ok	21/03	12/03
The Aston Grey Project - You Be On My Mind	F'coming
Output/Input Feat. Audrey Wheeler & Brent Carter  - Here We Go Again	08/04	10/03
Ginny Brown & The collective - Femme De La Femme	11/03	12/03
Sophie Lloyd Feat. Pauline Taylor - Angels By My Side	11/03	12/03
Jermaine Hardsoul Feat. - Sundress (Remix)	11/03	11/03
JKabel - Love You Still	18/03	18/03
Kenyada Nikile - Remember	04/03	05/03

NB tracks in yellow are forthcoming

Richard Marks [2022] - Innocent Bystander / Ups And Downs + Living My Life (Day To Day) [Hit And Run #HR 1537]

Garry Cape at Hit And Run has selected Richard Marks' original 1976 version of "Innocent Bystander", a track well know in rare soul circles via Bill Wright's 1978 version on Midtown, as the A side of a pair of new Hit and Run 45 reissues. It was originally issued on Salsoul subsidiary Free Spirit with an instrumental flip side. 

He has chosen, what he considers, perhaps the finest deep soul couplings ever released for the flip side as he found it impossible to choose which side to include so decided to go for both. "Ups And Downs" / "Living My Life (Day By Day)" were originally paired on the same single, recorded at New London Studios, Birmingham, AL, and released on Atlanta's Note label in 1974.

Richard Clyde Marks was a producer and guitarist from Atlanta, GA, and was very much a cult hero on the funk collector scene He died of cancer in 2016 and, according to Discogs, never having issued an album, or ever granting an interview. However, that has been rectified by Now-Again records who have released two compilations by him "Love Is Gone (The Lost Sessions: 1969-1977)" in 2020 and "Never Satisfied" in 2014 on which all three tracks on this single appear. Interestingly there is a version of Jimi Hendrix "Purple Haze" which is  very psychedelic. 

Izipho Soul also released three of his recordings on a single last year "Love Is Gone" / "Don't Take It Out On Me" / "I Can't Stand" which all appeared on the Now-Again 2020 compilation. 

As often the case, there are some interesting interconnections, as he co-wrote a song posted only a couple of weeks ago on Sound Gems by Vivilore Jordan, and a new cover of it by Beth Ann Wyn, "Put My Loving On You" and also co-wrote and produced the B side "Picking up Where She Left Off".

You can buy from your favourite purveyor of vinyl or direct from Hit And Run by sending £12 + £3 P&P (UK only and good for 3 records) via PayPal (Friends & family) to hitandrunsoul45@gmail.com

Details

Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Southern Soul, Deep soul / Reissue
Format:	Single
Media:	7"
Label:	Hit And Run
Cat No:	HR 1537
Date:	11/03/2022
Key/BPM:	N/A
Value:	£12 + £3 P&P (UK)