Soul Strutter: 01/04/23

Wednesday, 4 January 2023

Mica Millar Tour Dates 2023

To consolidate on her recent success and appearances at the Jazz Cafe and Albert Hall, Mica Millar has announced a series of live dates for 2023. Tickets go on sale here: HERE:

05 May - Jazz Cafe, London (Tickets HERE)

21 May - Epstein Theatre, Liverpool (Tickets HERE)

25 May - Band on the Wall, Manchester (Tickets HERE)

30 May - The Wardrobe, Leeds (Tickets HERE)

The annual prestigious Jazz FM Awards celebrates the best emerging soul and jazz musicians. This year Mica opened the ceremony at Shoreditch Town Hall on 20 Oct 2022 with a special live performance. She was nominated in two categories: "Soul Act of the Year" and "Breakthrough Act of the Year" winning the award for "Soul Act of the Year" following in the footsteps of artists which include Philip Bailey, Jon Batiste, Jill Scott, Moonchild and Poppy Ajudha.

The award followed on from two massive album launch shows Mica played in September for the release of her debut album "Heaven Knows" with a sold out show at the capital’s prestigious Jazz Café followed by a special hometown performance filling out the iconic Albert Hall in Manchester.

In response to her achievement Mica says:

"I've never won an award before so this feels really special. I just love soul music so much and it's taught me so many lessons about love, empowerment, hope, faith, lessons in history… for me, it’s also taught me how to connect with and express matters of the soul and I’m so grateful for this. To win ‘Soul Act of the Year’ is really incredible.

This year really has felt like a year of breaking through, it’s been incredible and I’m so grateful to everyone for all of the support I’ve received since releasing "Heaven Knows" and particularly to Jazz FM who have been amazing at really getting behind me and the album. To be acknowledged for my work in a genre that I have so much respect and love for is a real honour".

Mica’s debut album "Heaven Knows" received widespread acclaim gaining national radio support from the likes of Trevor Nelson (BBC Radio 2), Craig Charles & Tom Robinson (BBC 6 Music), Victoria Jane (BBC Radio 1) and of course JazzFM who 'A' playlisted "Girl" (Track of the Week), "Heaven Knows", "Flashlights" and "More Than You Give Me" as well as featuring "Heaven Knows" as Album of the Week.

Mica also graced the covers of prestigious soul magazines Blues & Soul and Echoes.

Soul Album of the Month ★★★★★ - Echoes Magazine

“A star with intense emotional sincerity is born.” ★★★★ - Blues and Soul

“Her voice is amazing and her originals feel timeless and euphoric." - Daily Mirror

"A classy debut.” – Daily Express

Steve Aggasild [2023-01-02] - SoulAndJazzFlavas [Soul Groove Radio]

This Monday's episode of Soul & Jazz Flavas show from 'The Soul Master' Steve Aggasild on Soul Groove Radio 2nd Jan 2023.

Once again this week Steve plays a selection of the best of 2022.

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:

01 - AlphaMama - Hate You Love (2022)

02 - Avery Sunshine - Lucky (2022 Four Songs & A Bootleg LP)

03 - Aydiee Vaughn - Still Loving You (2022 Black Lucy Experience EP)

04 - Binkley DeLeon feat. Tony Lindsay - Wanna Love You (2022)

05 - Blair Bryant feat. Beth Griffith-Manley - Kiss of Life (2022)

06 - Bobby Sparks II - Forever Mine feat Donessa Perry

(2022 Paranoia LP)

07 - Carmichael Musiclover - Don't Say A Word (2022 Black Elvis LP)

08 - Centric feat. Sakari - Begin Again (2022 Love Received LP)

09 - Dave & Omar - Starlight (Extended Album Mix)

(2022 Produced With Love II LP)

10 - Dee Dee Davis - I Got My Happy Back (2022)

11 - Jamison Ross feat. Avery Sunshine - One Day At A Time

(2022 Jamo LP)

12 - Khari Cabral & JIVA ft. Lindsey Webster, Mo Hausler &

Martin Kearns - Heaven's Design (2022 5 EP)

13 - Lena Byrd Miles - I Don't Want It (2022 Brand New LP)

14 - Lindsey Webster feat. Brian Culbertson- I Didn't Mean It

(2022 Reasons LP)

15 - Melba Moore feat. Carmichael Musiclover - Company (2022)

16 - Moonchild feat. Lalah Hathaway- Tell Him (2022 Starfruit LP)

17 - Natalie Duncan - Hearts In A Cage (2022)

18 - Output-Input feat. Antonio McLendon - I'm In Love (2022)

19 - PJ Morton feat. Jill Scott & Alex Isley - Still Believe

(2022 Watch The Sun LP)

20 - Raheem DeVaughn feat. Brendalynn McKinney- Waiting For Your

Love (2022 From Lust Till Dawn LP)

21 - Robert Glasper feat. Luke James - My Queen

(2022 Black Radio III Supreme Edition LP)

22 - Sha Sha - Holidays (Intro Edit) (2022 I'm Alive LP)

23 - The R&R Soul Orchestra - Moods (2022)

DJ Kool Keith [2022-12-31] - Soulful Slow Jams [Soul Radio Coast2Coast]

The Soul Emperor's Soulful Slow Jams show broadcast on L.A. station Soul Radio Coast 2 Coast Sat/Sun (31 Dec 2022 / 1 Jan 2023).

DJ Kool Keith has two shows per week, his Soulful Vibes show Sun 12:00-14:00 (GMT/UK Time) on Soul Groove Radio and his Soulful Slow Jams show on Soul Radio Coast 2 Coast 23:00 PST which has now been moved to Sat (Sun 07:00 GMT in UK).

All DJ Kool Keith podcast are available to listen/download from Podomatic.

Playlist:

Carmichael Musiclover - Thug Life [2022]

Tease - Firestarter [1986]

The Decisions - You Look Like An Angel [1971]

Here And Now - Let's Start Over Again [1993]

The Ebonys - You're The Reason Why [1971]

Pebbles - Stay With Me [1990]

The Visitors - I'm Gonna Stay [1969]

The Soul Majestics - I Done Told You Baby [1968]

The Notations - What More Can I Say [1973]

H-Town - Keepin' My Composure [1993]

H-Town - Knockin' Da Boots [1993]

Terry Huff - I Wish [1982]

Rodney Stith - Ride With Me [2022]

Rodney Stith - I Can't Help Myself [2022]

Willie Hobbs - How Could My Baby Know [1974]

The Jones Girls - Give Me What I Need [2013]

Eddie Cornelius - Still On My Mind [1982]

Smokey Robinson - Come To Me Soon [1990]

Bob & Gene - Don't Leave Me Girl [1970]

Bob & Gene - You Gave Me Love [1967]

The Modulations - Those Were The Best Days Of My Life [1975]

Meli'sa Morgan - Wrong Lane [1990]

Trammps - Down Three Dark Streets [1975]

Loleatta Holloway - Worn Out Broken Heart [1976]

Raechelle (Rae) - Fool [2022]

J.R. Bailey - You Pass My Love (Like A Moving Train) [1975]

Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Happiness [1980]

Carmichael Musiclover - When I'm With You (feat. Elisha La'Verne) [2013]

Captain Sky [2022] - Back Together Again [Cre8tive Conceptz]

Captain Sky is the alter-ego of Daryl L. Cameron who is a veteran P-funk musician from Chicago who has been active since 1978 releasing four albums between 1978-89. He was name checked by Sugarhill Gang in "Rappers Delight".

He re-emerged last year with an album "All Of The Above" which contained a few cover versions and he's back with a new single which continues the 80s Soul Weekender theme with a cover of Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway's 1979 soul weekender anthem "Back Together Again" which features none other than Yvonne Gage on female vocals.

The extended original version along with a few more covers are included below.

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Details

Rating:	8.2
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	New Soul / Cover Version
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Cre8tive Conceptz
Cat No:	None
Date:	22/12/2022
Key/BPM:	12A/108
Price:	£1

The Groove Association Feat. Georgie B. [2022] - You'll Never Know (80s Soul Weekender Mix) [GAB Records]

The hot new single from The Groove Association featuring, of course, the one and only Georgie B. The original and 'Smooth Mix" were released on 2 Dec but a new "80s Soul Weekender Mix" is now available in two mixes direct from Georgie's website GeorgieBMusic ONLY. Georgie has skilfully sampled Alexander O'Neal's 1985 classic "If You Were Here Tonight" for the new mix.

The new mix along with the the main mix is included below but from the website you can also purchase the "Smooth Mix" where he mellows it down into, perhaps, an even more soulful interpretation. Either way you prefer it, they are both going to burn up the airwaves.

The single is from his forthcoming 6th album due in Feb 2023 and follows his two recent chart toppers "Best Believe It" and "Living The Good Life".

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Details

Rating:	8.8 / 8.6
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	New Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	GAB Records / Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	28/12/2022 / 02/12/2022
Key/BPM:	N/A
Price:	£2.50 / £1.99

Bey Bright [2023] - Just a Little Bit [Bright Vision Entertainment]

Bey Bright is an indie soul music artist, songwriter, producer and is CEO of label Bright Vision Entertainment based in New York City & Washington, DC. He previously performed under the Grammy nominated moniker FlamBey and released a series of Nu Indie Soul compilations on Bright Vision (Nu Indie Soul Vols 1-3) between 2014-17.

He last featured here a year ago in Jan 2022 with the EP "SN4; Music, Beats And Life" and has released a new single "Just A Little Bit" today (4 Jan 2023) which is an R&B flavoured stepper.

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Details

Rating:	8.2
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Bright Vision Entertainment
Cat No:	None
Date:	02/01/2023
Key/BPM:	3A/92
Price:	£1