Soul Strutter: 02/19/23

Sunday, 19 February 2023

China Paige & The Jeromes [2023] - Love Peace and Soul [French Boys Music] (Full Album)

The Jeromes are a soul/funk band from France who debuted in 2020 with a single "Since I Let You Go" which is included on their debut album "Love Peace and Soul" released today (19 Feb '23). Anthony De Fretias, Antoine Demantke and Ludovic Bors feature on most, if not all, of the writing credits, along with China Paige (Chynna Leonard), although the first three are not members of the group.

China Paige is the lead vocalist who began her career in California in 2001 as background vocalist for Diana Ross and then for the late Mary Wilson who she toured with. China is the god daughter of Maxayn Lewis (aka Paulette Parker) who was a member of The Ikettes and in the 70s joined the group Maxayn who later became Mandre (on Motown) named after the man she married, Michael Andre Lewis. She also released a couple of singles as Paulette Parker on Duke in 1969 with "(Gimme Back) My Man" getting action on the talcumed dancefloors, and "I Pity The Fool" a nice deep soul number.

It's good album if you like retro funky soul. I haven't settled on a standout track as yet but "Secrets", "Don't Call" and "Seine Saint Denis Mood" seem to be the ones that resonate on first listen. The Northern Soulies might take to "Falling In Love" as it has that Motown beat.

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Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Retro Soul
Format:	Album
Media:	Digital
Label:	French Boys Music
Cat No:	None
Date:	19/02/2023
Price:	£7.99

Ida Divine [2023] - Wonderful [Self Released]

Ida Divine (LaQuana Thompson) is an independent artist from Staten Island (NYC) who made a big noise in neo soul circles in 2021 with her single "In§omnia".

She last featured here in Oct '22 with "Science Fiction (Sci-Fi)" and has released another single since then ("All In All" (Nov '22)) before her latest, another Valentines Day release, "Wonderful".

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Rating:	8.4
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Neo Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Self Released
Cat No:	None
Date:	14/02/2023
Key/BPM:	7A/78
Price:	£1

Terrell Carter [2023] - Be Alone [Problem Child Music]

Yesterday we posted a debut album from Terrill Carter and today a single from earlier in the week from Terrell Carter.

Terrell Carter is now predominantly an actor but has been releasing music since 2004 with a debut album "The Story". His latest single, a deep gospel style ballad, "Be Alone" was released on 13 Feb '23.

Terrell was born and raised in Buffalo, NY, but now resides in L.A. After being singed by Quincy Jones as a writer/artist and has worked with superstars including Patti LaBelle, Beyoncé, Celine Dion, Mariah Carey, and Christina Aguilera. In 2011 he was a contestant on season 8 of The X Factor making it through his first audition with a rendition of Stevie's "A Ribbon In The Sky" but didn't make it to the live shows (a very short clip included below)..

In March 2020 he published a book "Problem Child" which relates to his own childhood. He was born to an eleven year old special needs mother who was raped and he was the product! You can hear an interview about his experience on The Tammi Mac Show.

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Rating:	8
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	New Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital
Label:	Problem Child Music
Cat No:	None
Date:	13/02/2023
Key/BPM:	8A/113
Price:	£1

Steve Aggasild [2023-02-17] - Soul Struttin' [Soul Music Radio]

This Friday's "Soul Struttin'" show from Steve Aggasild on the brand new radio station Soul Music Radio broadcast on 17 Feb 2023 between 21:00-23:00 GMT.

The show follows a similar format to his previous shows where Steve digs through his music library to bring you some classic oldies whilst also showcasing many of the best new releases around.

Steve now does a show Fri 21:00-23:00 (GMT) on Soul Music Radio and two shows a week on SOTAR Sun 20:00-22:00 (GMT) and Wed 20:00-22:00 (GMT). If you have yet to listen then 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:

Artist	Title	Year
Locksmith	Blackjack (Unlock The Funk LP)	1980
Jeffrey Osborne	Don't You Get So Mad (Stay With Me Tonight LP)	1983
Lew Kirton	Just Can't Get Enough (Talk To Me LP)	1983
Light Of The World	London Town (Round Trip LP)	1980
Tower Of Power	It Really Doesn't Matter (Rhythm & Business LP)	1997
Switch	Keeping Secrets (Original 12 Mix)	1984
Tammy Payne	Take Me Now (Talkin' Loud)	1991
Teddy Pendergrass	Believe In Love (Phat Phili Mix) (12")	1993
Will Downing	Make You Mine (Pieces LP)	2023
Will Downing	What I Gotta Do (Pieces LP)	2023
The Degrees	Need You (The Day Out Of Time LP)	2023
Soulpersona Feat Darien Dean	What's Good (Demo Version) (Soulacoaster (2023 Remastered) LP	2009
Jose James Feat. Ebban Dorsey & Diana Dzhabbar	On And On (On And On LP)	2023
Terry Ronald	What The Child Needs (Soul Sounds Of The 90's CD)	1991
Absolute	Introduce Me To Love (12")	1992
Phyllis Hyman	You Sure Look Good To Me (Can't We Fall In Love Again LP)	1981
Alicia Myers	I Want To Thank You (Alicia LP)	1981
Andre De Lange	Don't Stop Believin' (Worth The Wait CD)	1997
October London	Midnight Love Affair (The Rebirth Of Marvin LP)	2023
October London	You Look Better (The Rebirth Of Marvin LP)	2023
October London	Make Me Wanna (The Rebirth Of Marvin LP)	2023
Soulpersona Feat. Katie Leone	Drippin' Soul (Demo Version) (Soulacoaster (2023 Remastered) LP)	2009
Mr Maph	Sweet Dancer	2022
Norman Connors Presents Aquarian Dream	Phoenix (Aquarian Dream LP)	1976
Nuyorican Soul Feat Jocelyn Brown	I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun (Nuyorican Soul LP)	1996

Rhythm Roots Allstars [2022] - Say I Do / Island Hustle [F-Spot Records #FSPT-1027]

A couple of singles which we thought we'd posted (?) that were released separately digitally two weeks apart last Dec and then paired for a vinyl release by F-Spot. The first batch on 7"s sold out quickly but a repress is under way.

The Rhythm Roots Allstars were the house band for Temple Bar club in LA in the late 90s. They co-wrote songs on "And The Anonymous Nobody" for De La Soul (who lost founding member David Jolicouer (aka Trugoy the Dove) earlier this week (12 Feb)) and recorded with the likes of Aloe Blacc and Ghostface Killah. As a bonus, included below is a cover of Prince' "I Would Die For You" featuring Raheem DeVaughn released in Apr 2010.

The A side, "Say I Do" features Fishbone's John Arthur Bigham on vocals, whilst the flip "Island Hustle" is an instrumental.

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Rating:	8.7
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	Retro Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital / 7" vinyl
Label:	F-Spot Records
Cat No:	FSPT-1027
Date:	01/12/2022 / 16/12/2022
Key/BPM:	8A/91 / 9B/109
Price:	£1

The Regime [2023] - Be A Lover / Keep On Lovin' [Izipho Soul #ZP82]

The third new vinyl release from Izipho Soul is the second offering on the label by The Regime. As with the other two posted (i.e. Norman Hutchins and Ronfo/Lee MDonald) is available to pre-order from Izipho Soul for release on 1 Mar '23

It is now, unbelievably, already three years since their wonderful "Never Gonna Stop" was released (included below to remind you just how good it was/is).

The new 7" pairing is "Be A Lover" (released digitally on Tuesday (14 Feb '23)) along with "Keep On Lovin'" for which at present only a short clip is available.

The Regime are a 20+ strong soul/funk collective based in Sydney who debuted with a six track EP "If it is, it is! Isn’t it?" in Aug 2019, which is well worth checking out if you haven't already.

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Izipho Soul · The Regime - Keep On Lovin' B Side (CLIP)

Details

Rating:	8.6
Explicit:	N
Genre/Style:	New Soul
Format:	Single
Media:	Digital / 7" Vinyl
Label:	Izipho Soul
Cat No:	ZP82
Date:	04/02/2023 / 01/03/2023
Key/BPM:	4B/88 / N/A
Price:	£1 / £12