Soul Strutter: 11/08/22

Tuesday, 8 November 2022

Steve Aggasild [2022-11-07] - SoulAndJazzFlavas [Soul Groove Radio]

This Monday's episode of Soul & Jazz Flavas show from 'The Soul Master' Steve Aggasild on Soul Groove Radio 7th Nov 2022.

Following the same format as last week, in hour one looking back at some of the fabulous music that we have had the pleasure of listening to in the earlier part of 2022, with hour two focusing on just some of the brilliant fresh soul from the last week or so.

Steve's show on Soul Groove Radio between 22:00-24:00 BST tonight is another two hours of fresh new releases that he couldn't squeeze in last night.

If you have yet to listen to Steve's shows please do take a listen as he is one of the best UK soul radio presenters around with a 40 year pedigree.

Catch up with other SoulAndJazzFlavas podcasts at Mixcloud or from 27 Jun 2022 onwards Podbean

Playlist:

Hour 1

01 - Toy Taha - Loving On Me (2022 Eight EP)

02 - The Ton3s - Thinking About You (2022 We Are The Ton3s LP)

03 - Such - I Can't Stop Loving You [2022]

04 - Sharon Rae North Feat. Arnetta Johnson - You Make Me Wanna

(2022 Silhouette LP)

05 - Sipprell - Already Yours (2022)

06 - B Golden - I'm Through (2022 Feelings LP)

07 - Antonio McLendon - How I Feel (2022)

08 - Melvin Gentry - My Feelings (2022 Soul Weekend LP)

09 - Kyoto Jazz Massive Feat. Roy Ayes & Vanessa Freeman - Get Up

(Kaidi Tatham Remix) (2022 Message From A New Dawn LP)

10 - DMo! Feat. Sy Smith - DYFYSW (2022 Also Know As LP)

11 - Beth - Let Me Be (2022 Get To Know Me LP)

12 - Isley Bros - There’ll Never Be (2022 Make Me Say It Again LP)

13 - Upper Reality - I'm Cool (2022)

14 - Zenesoul - Don't Mind (2022)

Hour 2

15 - Chris Bangs - Samba Do Sueno (2022)

16 - Sound of SuperBad Feat. Joyce San Mateo - Loving You

(Ubiquity Mix) (2022) (Bandcamp only)

17 - Maysa - Whatever (2022)

18 - Darryl Anders Agapesoul Feat. Zoe Ellis - Breathless

(2022 Heart Conditions EP)

19 - Will Downing - Kinda Guy (2022 / 2023 Pieces) (TBC)

20 - Adi Oasis Feat. Kirby - Adonis (2022) (16 Nov)

21 - Binkley DeLeon Feat. Tony Lindsay - Wanna Love You (2022)

22 - Brendalynn McKinney - Don't Lead Me (2022) (TBC)

23 - Marcy Brown - Never Give You Up (2022)

24 - Candy Dulfer - Deeper (2022 We Never Stop LP)

25 - Joe Leavy - Let It Go (2022)

26 - Swatkins Feat. Ashley Jayy - Letting Go

(2022 Friends & Other Necessaities LP)

27 - Sir Spencer Feat. Kendra Glenn - Be About It

(2022 The Second LP)

28 - Output/Input Feat. Katie Holmes Smith - Really No Chance

(11 Nov)

Tracks in amber are all forthcoming

SoulStrutter Summary Oct 2022 Neo Soul

A summary of some of the best Neo Soul releases from October 2022.

Previous Months

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

The Dirty Dozen

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

Note that no playlists were posted on blog for week 43 & 42 as I was away but the links will take you to the Spotify playlist.

Week 43 (24 Oct - 30 Oct)

Sapphire Phoenix - Hard Pill To Swallow (Personal EP) [29 Oct]

aimi, EMI MARIA & Modesty Beats - Day N Night [26 Oct]

Charlene - Keep Shining [14 Oct]

Zoe Kypri - MAZE [28 Oct]

Forever Lizz - Feeling Me (Love Me EP) [23 Oct]

Adanna Duru - Boogie [21 Oct]

Mijah - Thin Line (Seasonal Lover EP) [16 Oct]

Ginge - Just in Case (Bummer EP) [28 Oct]

Misha, Sattalite Feat. Ayelle - Chance [20 Oct]

China Bowls - Night Owl [27 Oct]

Faron Rashelle - Crazy Love (Rose Petals LP) [21 Oct]

Faron Rashelle - Outside (Rose Petals LP) [21 Oct]

Nelccia - Triggers [26 Oct]

BaggE - No Good For Me [21 Oct]

Zesi - Little Bite [23 Oct]

Ginge - Take My Picture (Bummer EP) [28 Oct]

Week 42 (17 Oct - 23 Oct)

Victoria Jane - Good & Low-Key [20 Oct]

Flwr Chyld Feat. Kadhja Bonet - Outer Body (Luv N Chaos EP) [14 Oct]

Sundele - No Changing [20 Oct]

VIA - Catch 22 [14 Oct]

Kenya T - Tic (Writer's Room:Vol. 1 LP) [21 Oct]

Kenya T - Joan (Writer's Room:Vol. 1 LP) [21 Oct]

Kenya T - Rue (Writer's Room:Vol. 1 LP) [21 Oct]

KIA Feat. JR Jones - Loose Change [21 Oct]

Flower Child & Jah Born - Solace (Solace EP) [30 Oct]

Flower Child & Jah Born - Peace In Me (Solace EP) [30 Oct]

Lotti - Casualty [20 Oct]

NxWorries Feat. H.E.R. - Where I Go [19 Oct]

Flower Child & Jah Born - Chosen (Solace EP) [30 Oct]

LAW - Why Me? [21 Oct]

Pip Millett - My Way (When Everything Is Better, I'll Let You Know LP) [21 Oct]

Week 41 (10 Oct - 16 Oct)

Mone't - The Narcissist (Interlude) [8 Oct]

Lily Massie Feat. Marzz & Amari Noelle [2022] - Lose (Remix) [11 Oct]

Benita Feat. NBDY - Dopamine [29 Sep]

Aisyla Arriet - Villain (Villain EP) [1 Oct]

Charlotte Dos Santos - Bye (Morfo LP) [14 Oct]

Aisyla Arriet - Do It To Me (Villain EP) [1 Oct]

Amber Lee - SWEET RELEASE (THE SWEET RELEASE EP) [30 Sep]

Mia Kai - Room [14 Oct]

edbl - What's Good (edbl & Friends - James Berkeley LP) [14 Oct]

KIRBY - Take Care [13 Oct]

Mariella - Deserve It [12 Oct]

Mikhala Jené - The Switch (The Missing Peace LP) [14 Oct]

Week 40 (3 Oct - 9 Oct)

Chari' Joy - Again [3 Oct]

PARADISE RISING Feat. Kristina Acordo - sensless (semilucent 3 EP) [6 Oct]

Alex Vaughn - So Be It (Hurtbook LP) [7 Oct]

Chasity Londyn - 22 Questions [1 Oct]

Amaria Feat. Destin Conrad - All For You [7 Oct]

Sara - Jane - fragile [7 Oct]

GINGE - Hedonism [7 Oct]

Kyra - Excellent [29 Sep]

Sophie Faith - Pinky Blues [7 Oct]

thuy - girls like me don't cry (girls like me don't cry LP) [6 Oct]

Alex Vaughn - I'm Leaving (Hurtbook LP) [7 Oct]

Chloe Bodur - Kitty & I (RÜYA EP) [6 Oct / 16 Aug]

thuy - u should feel special (girls like me don't cry LP) [6 Oct]

SoulStrutter Summary Oct 2022

The SoulStrutter Selections of the Week and The Dirty Dozen Playlists for October 2022.

Previous months

Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

SoulStrutter Selections of the Week

Week 43 (24 Oct - 30 Oct)

Melani - From My Soul EP [25 Oct]

Week 42 (17 Oct - 23 Oct)

Penny Wells - I Wanna Be More (You Are) [17 Oct]

Week 41 (10 Oct - 16 Oct)

The Jack Moves - Cruiserweight LP [14 Oct]

Week 40 3 Oct - 9 Oct)

Mavis SWAN Poole - The Assignment [7 Oct]

The Dirty Dozen

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

NOTE after being away for the best part of a week from 22 Oct I'm behind with the playlists so no playlists currently available on the blog for Weeks 42 & 43 but the link will take you to Spotify)

Week 43 (24 Oct - 30 Oct)

Jerry Bell - Believe In Love [28 Oct]

Sophie Faith - Heart Is On My Sleeve [28 Oct]

Swatkins - Letting Go (Friends & Other Necessities LP) [28 Oct]

JKabel - My Mind Stays On Jesus [28 Oct]

Tasha Nicole - You (It's Not Over LP) [21 Oct]

Tasha Nicole - Who Knew (It's Not Over LP) [21 Oct]

Forever Lizz - Without You (Love Me EP) [23 Oct]

Tasha Nicole - Boss (It's Not Over LP )[21 Oct]

Rcadia - Future Self (Through My Eyes LP) [25 Oct]

Swatkins - Sweet Talk (Friends & Other Necessities LP) [28 Oct]

Donna Odain - Comfortable [28 Oct]

Bob Baldwin - Let's Rewind (Nigel Lowis Philly Soul Mix) [28 Oct]

Week 42 (17 Oct - 23 Oct)

Coco Jones - ICU [21 Oct]

MeMe Myatt - Stingy [21 Oct]

Joe Leavy Feat. Steve Hanuman - Let It Go [18 Oct]

Penny Wells - I Wanna Be More (You Are) [17 Oct]

Darryl Anders Agapesoul Feat. Zoe Ellis - Breathless (Heart Conditions EP) -[21 Oct]

Qween Dafa - Starcrossed (The Qween's Diary: Chapter One LP) [14 Oct]

Sir Spencer - Maybe (The Second LP) [22 Oct]

Sir Spencer Feat. Kendra Glenn - Be About It (The Second LP) [22 Oct]

Darryl Anders Agapesoul Feat. Tony Momrelle - Last Romance (Heart Conditions EP) [21 Oct]

Sir LSG Feat. Brian Temba - Don't Give Up (Radio Edit) [7 Oct]

Week 41 (10 Oct - 16 Oct)

Lynn Davis - Can I Come Over [14 Oct]

Rebecca Jade Feat. Eric Darius - Bottle Up Magic (Shade Of Jade LP) [14 Oct]

The Jack Moves - This Time (Cruiserweight LP) [14 Oct]

Kim Tavar - Good Ole Days [14 Oct]

CJW - Take Your Time [14 Oct]

Lena Byrd-Miles - I Don't Want It (Brand New LP) [14 Oct]

Mikhala Jené - When Bridges Burn (The Missing Peace LP) [14 Oct]

Susy K Feat. Dave Browning - Keep On Going [14 Oct]

Adi Oasis - Get it Got it [12 Oct]

The Jack Moves - So Long (Cruiserweight LP) [14 Oct]

Annyett Royale - I Wanna Know [2 Sep]

Leven Kali - Let It Rain [1 Apr / 28 Oct]

The Jack Moves - Lionel Richie (Cruiserweight LP) [14 Oct]

Lakeshore Commission & Dave Lee Feat. Bluey - In 2 The Light (Dave Lee Mind Travel Mix) [14 Oct]

Tiffany Bynoe - Never Say Never [10 Oct]

Week40 (3 Oct - 9 Oct)

Jazmine Sullivan - Stand Up [7 Oct]

DAVEON #1 - TELL HER [4 Oct]

Mavis SWAN Poole - The Assignment [7 Oct]

Kim Keys - Real Thang [30 Sep]

Novine - talk about it [7 Oct]

Princess Freesia - Sweet (Soulpersona Remix) [8 Oct]

Deva Mahal - Run Me Through [7 Oct]

Frank Riley - Oh Girl (Step Dance Mix) (Still Soul LP) [1 Oct]

Nick Colionne - Step To This [12 Aug]

MOONGA K. - feels like [7 Oct]

Assal - I Don't Wanna Be With U [7 Oct]

Victor Haynes - Back To Love [7 Oct]

UK Soul Chart BREAKERS 5th Nov 2022 (Week 44)

Here are the latest UK Soul Chart Breakers for 5th Nov 2022 with links to tracks posted (or to Spotify for those not yet posted).

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

Artist - Title	Rel'd	Post
Michael B Sutton - Sexual
Alvin Frazier - Not Around (Bonus Track)	06/09	07/09
Andre Ward & K'Jon - Casualty Of Love	27/10	31/10
Hil St. Soul - A Feeling So Beautiful (Nigel Lowis Mix)	11/11	02/11
Donna Odain - Comfortable	28/10	28/10
Miranda Joan - I Love You, Dwyane	03/11	03/11
Sophie Faith - Heart Is On My Knees	28/10	28/10
Acantha Lang - Carry The Weight	02/11	02/11
Bob Baldwin Feat. Kathy Kosins - Let's Rewind (Nigel Lowis Mix)	28/10	28/10
Candy Dulfer - Deeper	28/10	05/11
Tony Jackson - Stepping Out On The Groove (Remix)	04/11	05/11
The Ton3s Feat. Mr Talkbox - Thank You	28/10	01/11
Flamingo Cartel - Good Loving	03/11
Binkley DeLeon Feat. Tony Lindsay - Wanna Love You	01/11	29/10
Jerry Bell - Believe In Love	28/10	29/10

UK Soul Chart 7th Nov 2022 (Week 44)

7th Nov 2022

The new UK Soul Chart for 7th Nov 2022.

Summary: There are 10 risers, 10 fallers, 2 non-movers, 6 new entries, 2 re-entries

New Entries: Daryl Anders AgapeSoul (9), Candace Woodson (14), Chris Jasper (16), Michael LeBlanc (18), Mark Knight & Lukas Setto (21), Kevin Robinson (BB&Q Band) (25)

Re-Entry: N.W.O (23), Rich Beggar (27)

Highest Risers: Penny Wells (+24), The Jack Moves (+10), Don-E (+4)

Biggest Fallers: Soul Messengers (-21), Down To Earth (-19), Dennis Taylor (-18), Marc Staggers (-7), IshMaleSings (-6)

Losers: Kenny Thomas, Sir Spencer, Gloria Scott, Nia Simmons, Richard Alexander Davis, Saint Jaimz (Monday), Shaila Prosper, Marc Stggers

Pos	Last	Chg	Artist - Title
1	3	+2	Maysa - Whatever
2	26	+24	Penny Wells - I Wanna Be More (You Are)
3	2	-1	Lynn Davis - Can I Come Over
4	3	-1	Victor Haynes - Back To Love
5	8	+3	Kim Tavar - Good Ole Days
6	4	-2	Kim Tibbs - The Science Of Completion Volume 1 LP
7	7	0	Isley Bros - Make Me Say It Again Girl LP
8	9	+1	Richard Burton & Randy Roberts - I Miss You
9			Daryl Anders AgapeSoul - Heart Conditions EP
10	10	0	Lindsey Webster - Reasons LP
11	12	+1	Melvin Gentry - Soul Weekend LP
12	13	+1	Lisa Dietrich - Move Me No Mountain
13	17	+4	Don E - Make It Last
14			Candace Woodson - Step Into This Love Song (Nigel Lowis Mix)
15	21	+6	Dawn Tallman - Get Here
16			Chris Jasper - We Are The People (We Are The Nation)
17	27	+10	The Jack Moves - Cruiserweight LP
18			Michael LeBlanc - I'm Not Pushing
19	14	-5	Hil St Soul - A Feeling So Beautiful
20	19	-1	IshMaleSings - A Hearts Journey LP
21			Mark Knight & Lukas Setto - Get With You Tonight
22	24	+2	La'Zay - Curl Up (With Me Tonight)
23	RE		N.W.O - The Answer
24	6	-18	Dennis Taylor - The Best Of LP
25			Kevin Robinson (BB&Q Band) - You Make My Dreams Possible
26	5	-21	Soul Messengers - Move (You Got To) Mixes
27	RE		Rich Beggar - Sucha Good Feelin'
28	23	-5	Saint Jaimz - Too Grown 4 Games (Mixes)
29	28	-1	Susanne Smith - I'm Different
30	11	-19	Down To Earth - What We Gonna Do / My Guiding Star

Minnie Riperton - A Profile

Minnie Riperton, who will be forever remembered for her 1975 #1 single "Lovin' You", would have been 75 today. She tragically died in 1979 from breast cancer aged only 31 at the height of her career being diagnosed not long after her 1975 hit.

She was born and grew up in Chicago and became a member of The Gems aged 15, who recorded around six singles for Chess in the 60s and were used as backing singers for several Chess artists including Ramsey Lewis, The Dells, Etta James, Billy Stewart, Little Milton and Fontella Bass. They later recorded as The Girls Three: Jess Dot & Me and then The Starlets. They are NOT the same group who had a Northern Soul biggie with "I'll Be There" on Riverside in 1967 who were from New York, but another Northern Soul spin was The Girls Three: Jess Dot & Me "Baby, I Want You" and a couple of others in the same mould, but don't know if it ever got plays, is "All Of It" by The Gems from 1964 along with the only single by The Starlets with their Motownesque "Loving You Is Something New".

Minnie recorded her first solo single "Lonely Girl" / "You Gave Me Soul" as Andrea Davis on Chess in Oct 1966 before joining Rotary Connection in 1967, which included Sidney Barnes as one of the members. They released six albums and around ten singles between 1968-71. She released five solo albums between 1970-79 with another released posthumously in 1980. It featured Stevie Wonder, Michaal Jackson, George Benson, Peabo Bryson, Roberta Flack, Patrice Rushen and Tom Scott.

Her husband, Richard Rudolph, wrote the song, "Now That I Have You", for her but she never got the chance to record it so he gave the song to Teena Marie who recorded it on her "Lady T" album in 1980.

Incredibly, only "Lovin' You" and "Inside My Love" made the Hot 100 the latter only reaching #75, and "Lovin' You" is her only UK chart entry reaching #2.

Her album track "Memory Lane" was covered this year on Raheem DeVaughn's "From Lust Till Dawn" album.

Album Discography

1970 - Come to My Garden

1974 - Perfect Angel

1975 - Adventures in Paradise

1977 - Stay in Love

1979 - Minnie

1980 - Love Lives Forever

As a tribute here are 31 songs she has featured on for each year of her life along with the song written for her by her husband recorded by Teena Marie.