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Wednesday 30 October 2013

Two podcasts in a week? Yes indeed ... been a great week for new music and old revivals so I thought that I would share my current playlist with you. Wonderful new music from Omar (Opolopo on the Remix), Dego and 2000Black, Robert Glasper with Dwele and Brandy, Tony Momrelle and Tyrone Lee. Back in Time section looks at 3 cuts written by Loose Ends. Taking you back section features 3 hard obscure West Coast gems from 1982. Featuring an Al Jarreau cut that has never been on CD! Something a little extra comes from Najee featuring Meli'sa Morgan. Catch you soon ... New and Upfront Treat You feat Caron Wheeler (Opolopo Remix) - Omar (2013 Treat You [Remixes]) Find A Way - Dego & The 2000Black Family (2013 Neroli Nero025t) Worries [Feat. Dwele] - Robert Glasper Experiment (2013 Black Radio 2 Spotlight - Tony Momrelle (2013 Fly EP) Woman In My World - Tyrone Lee (2013 Invitation) What Are We Doing [Feat. Brandy] - Robert Glasper Experiment (2013 Black Radio 2) Back In Time - Loose Ends Magic Touch (Vibes Version) featuring Roy Ayers - Loose Ends(1985 Virgin VS761 13) Ain't You Had Enough Love - Julie Roberts (1985 Bluebird 19) Good For Me - Cheryl Lynn (1989 Whatever It Takes) Taking You Back ... West Coast Magic 1982 Girls Know How - Al Jarreau (1982 Night Shift (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) The Right Place - Kimiko Kasai(1982 Kimiko Kasai) Let Yourself Go - Marlene With Seawind (1982 Summer Nights) Something a little extra produced by Demonte Posey! In The Mood To Take It Slow (feat Meli'sa Morgan) - Najee (2013 The Morning After)

Sunday 27 October 2013

Boogie Back and Associated Projects Special - Ernie McKone and Toby Baker! This week I thought that I would dedicate my show to the Boogie Back Sound which is currently under going a resurgence under the guidance of Ernie McKone and Toby Baker. Over the last few years these guys have been the men behind the music of some fantastic modern soul. Therefore, I thought that I would bring them all together in one show and also take a look back at where it all began back in the early 90s! I have included a few vinyl only cuts for those vinyl junkies... As a treat I will be featuring a *** FORTHCOMING NEW TRACK BY PAUL JOHNSON *** which these guys have lovingly remixed. It is one of the tracks of the year so far and you will not want to miss it! The final track is a real surprise ... Toby Baker's first ever group, Strike One, who recorded a great Brit-Funk Boogie classic for Elite Records in 1982 called 'Can't Touch Me Anymore'... The story continues ... I Want It - Soul Talk (2010 Soul Talk) A Taste Of Your Love - The Valentine Brothers (2012 Boogie Back BBR19) Bein' In Love With You - Sheree Brown (2013 Messages From The Heart) Loves Master Plan - Lady L (2013 Boogie Back BBR20) Jammin' In The Place- Glen Goldsmith (2011 Jammin' In The Place) ***Untitled Forthcoming - Paul Johnson (2013 Forthcoming)*** Back Into Time Section Put the Groove in My Mind - The Bb Allstars (2013 Groove Oil 3) The Present - The Max (1994 Boogie Back BBR-011) Got Me A Feeling (Dr. Bob Jones Surgery Mix)- Misty Oldland (1993 Boogie Back BBR-007) Painful Truths (feat Omar) - Max Beesley's High Vibes (1993 Boogie Back BBR-008) Come Into My Life (Original 12" Mix) - Vivienne McKone (1994 Boogie Back BBR 016) My Life (feat James B) - Speak No Evil (1994 Boogie Back BBR-015) Taking you back ... Can't Touch Me Anymore - Strike One (1982 Elite DAZZ 22)

Thursday 3 October 2013

I am here again ... after another month of excellent music. This podcast includes new music from Ledisi, Foreign Exchange, Yeme Marie, Lady L, Tony Momrelle and Imaani. I go back in time with 3 uptempo Love Vibes ... taking you back this week with an uber rare promo only 12 remix of Mica Paris and Omar from 1990. There is another track from Boogie Back featuring a mystery singer ... can you guess who it might be? Finally a great ballad between Chris Ballin and Omar from 2005. I hope you enjoy the selection ... New and Upfront I Blame You - Ledisi (2013 Single) Right After Midnight (feat. Sy Smith)- The Foreign Exchange (2013 Love In Flying Colors) Saturday - Yemi Marie (2013 Single) Loves Master Plan - Lady L (2013 Boogie Back 7") Fly (Original Mix) - Tony Momrelle (2013 Reel People Single) Live Without Love (Radio Edit) - Imaani (2013 Reel People Single) Back In Time (Can't You See) What You Do To Me - The Isley Brothers (1979 Winner Takes All) Can't Hide Your Love - Herbie Hancock (1982 Lite Me Up) City Lights - Chic (1982 Hangin) Taking You Back I Should've Known Better (K-Gee's Smooth Mix) - Mica Paris (1990 Promo 12) Fast Response (feat Sara Cimpi) - Max Beesley's High Vibes (1994 Boogie Back 12) Alright (feat Omar) - Chris Ballin (2005 Promo) A little something extra Love Is the Answer - Aloe Blacc (2013 Wake Up EP)

Friday 13 September 2013

It's been a really long time, two months to be precise, but I am back with a short series of podcasts over the forthcoming week. This podcast features all new or forthcoming left field nuggets that are really ticking all the boxes for me at the moment. I kick it off with the best re-edit I have ever heard from the great MJJ - Rock With You (Reflex Revision)... Awesome bonus track from Joe Thomas cleverly using Curtis Mayfield's You're So Good To Me, new EWF and Robert Glasper featuring the divine Jill Scott. A great new album from Trombone Shorty produced by Raphael Saadiq! Jose James remix, new John Legend produced by Q Tip. Terrace Martin, Booker T Jones and Werkha round off the selection. Something extra this week is an limited only download from Neil Tomo and a wonderfully chilled out mix of his summer anthem. Catch you later this week ...
I am back after a few weeks absence ... and its sooooo hot! Have some great new music from Charlie Wilson, Glen Goldsmith, Don-E and an all-star cast, Omar, George Duke and Marcia Mitchell. Back in time focuses on 3 great Love Vibes from the early 80s. Taking you back features 3 ore wonderful extended versions and finally something a little extra from Eric Benet 2002 ... unreleased! Enjoy the sunshine ...
Back after 3 weeks with some incredible new music from and all-star line up which includes Bah Samba remixed by Incognito, Maysa, Omar, Earth Wind & Fire, Joe, Amel Larrieux. Back in time section features 3 West Coast stunners. Taking you back section looks at Extended Versions of 3 tracks from early 90s. Finally something little extra comes from the remix board of Jazzy Jeff and James Poyser. I'll be back soon ...
After a really tough week for me I thought I would throw myself into a podcast to take my mind off everything. New music from Nick Van Gelder feat Valentine Bros, Crossroads, B Thompson, Timotha Lanae, R. Hannah, and Omar feat Caron Wheeler. Back in time look at 3 wonderful female performances from circa 1980. Thanks to Andy Madhatter and Stevie Street for the wonderful extended mix of Patti Brooks! Taking you back looks at 3 promo only remixes. Something a little extra is a uber rare UK remix of the R. Kelly classic Bum N Grind - the Tempted To Touch Remixes. Enjoy!

Saturday 1 June 2013

Milestone reached with episode 30 ... Great new music this week from Joey Negro, Zo with Eric Roberson, Diane Marsh, Leon Ware, Dezaray Dawn, Ruth Koleva. Back in time section looks at 3 previously unreleased gems from the early 80s. Gwen McCrae is wonderfully rare and obscure ... Taking you back section focuses on Unreleased R&B Dancers. Finally, something a little extra for you is a smooth jazz floor filler. Enjoy! New and Upfront Make Room For Me (Joey Negro Extended Disco Mix) - Antonello Ferrari feat. Jennifer Wallace 2013 - Zedd12187 We Are On the Move (feat. Eric Roberson) - Zo! 2013 - ManMade Hornyficational - Diane Marsh 2013 - single Work Me (Original Mix) - Leon Ware 2013 - Work Me (Single) Don't You Dare - Dezaray Dawn 2013 - The Dawning Better - Ruth Koleva 2013 - Better Back into time - 3 Previously Unreleased Reach Out [Previously Unreleased] - Webster Lewis 1981 - Let Me Be The One Doin' It [Previously Unreleased Alternate] - Gwen McCrae 1982 - On My Way Just Call Me [Previously Unreleased] - Chic 1983 - The Chic Organization Box Set Vol 1 Taking You Back - Unreleased R&B Dancers Every Where I Go - Talent 1999 - Bulls Eye Sum 'n' Tonight - Richard Burton 2001 - Ballamore Let Me Show U - Rell 2004 - The Remedy Something a little extra ... smooth jazz niceness In The Flow - Althea Rene 2013 - In The Flow
29 and counting ... some great new music this week from Kenya, Omar, Shaun Escoffery, Leon Ware, Maysa and Ann Nesby. Back in Time section looks at some great two-steppers from 1981. Taking you back section focuses on 3 great tracks produced by David and Wayne Lewis of Atlantic Starr! Finally I include the great new track from Pharrell ... enjoy! New and Upfront I Can't Help It (SugaBoom Remix) - Kenya 2013 I Can't Help It (Sugaboom Remix) The Man - Omar 2013 The Man Nature's Call - Shaun Escoffery 2013 Nature's Call (Promo) A Seed In You (feat Leon Ware) - Guida de Palma And Jazzinho 2013 Veludo When You Touch Me - Maysa 2013 Blue Velvet Soul Through With You - Ann Nesby 2013 Through With You Back In Time - 1981 Tell Me You'll Stay - Jerry Bell 1981 Winter Love Affair Nothing Between Us But Love - Johnny Mathis 1981 Columbia 18-02194 We Belong Together - L.V. Johnson 1981 We Belong Together Taking You Back - David / Wayne Lewis I'll Give You Love - Sue Ann Carwell 1988 Painkiller Girl Your Love's So Fine - Mac Band 1988 Mac Band Without You - Gary Brown 1992 Rhythm Or Romance Something a little extra ... Happy - Pharrell 2013 Despicable Me 2

Sunday 12 May 2013

It's been a few weeks, but I am back. New music from Sheree Brown, 76 Degrees West Band, Jaheim, Kenya Henry, Lejit and Alvin Frazier. Back in time section looks at some wonderful mid 80s UK gems. Taking you back looks at promo only 90s remixes - including a killer LeVert remix of Smilin from 1988. Finally something a little extra from Donnie, a great promo from 2003. Enjoy ... New and Upfront Bein' In Love With You - Sheree Brown (2013 Messages From The Heart) Something (feat Raheem DeVaughn) - 76 Degrees West Band (2013 Something - Single) Age Ain't a Factor - Jaheim (2013 Age Ain't a Factor - Single) Gimme Dat - Kenya Henry (2013 Lover Girl) No Woman - Lejit (2013 New Beginning) Something to Remember (feat. Cassandra) - Alvin Frazier (2013 A Wonderful Love: Love & Faith, Vol. 2) Back In Time - 80s UK Gems World's Midnight - Paradise (1982 World's Midnight) What's Happening? - Second Image (1983 Second Image) Sunshine - Total Contrast (1985 Total Contrast) Taking You Back - 90s Promo Remixes Smilin (Extended Version No Rap) - Levert (1988 Atlantic PR 2855 [Promo]) Tell Me (Remix) - Wooten Brothers (1990 A&M 75021 7484 1 [Promo]) I Adore You (The Flow Jazzy Mix) - Caron Wheeler (1992 Perspective 31458 7403-1 [Promo]) Something a little extra! Rocketship (Steve 'The Scotsman' Harvey Mix) - Donnie (2003 Cloud 9 Remixes 12 [Promo])

Thursday 25 April 2013

Quiet week in the world of new music so I thought I would trawl through some goodies! Start with 3 DJ Spinna killers from mid 2000's. Movin onto 3 non-album cuts from the late 90s ... Back In Time section includes the INCREDIBLE Donny Hathaway cut released as part of RSD 2013. Taking You Back Section looks at remixes from Def Jef and Meech Wells - Tha Arsenal. Finally I have thrown in for good measure the lead track off the new Brand New Heavies album, Forward. DJ Spinna Selection Surely Featuring Ovasoul7 - DJ Spinna (2003 Here to There) Where's Your Love ft N'Dea Davenport - DJ Spinna (2006 Intergalactic Soul) Cloud 9 (DJ Spinna Mix) - Donnie (2007 Soul Desirables) Non Album 90s Yea, Yea, Yea [Non-Album Cut] - Nicole Renee (1998 Strawberry [CDS]) So Young [Non-Album Cut] - Tamia (1998 Tamia [Import]) Take Me Away [Non Album Cut] - Allure (1997 All Cried Out (feat. 112) (JP CDM) Back Into Time Memory Of Our Love - Donny Hathaway (1973 Atco RSD 2013) This Side Of Heaven - Gavin Christopher (1979 Gavin Christopher [RSO]) Your Love - Little Anthony (1980 Daylight) Def Jef Remixes Believe In Love [Phat Phili Mix] - Teddy Pendergrass (1993 Elektra [0-66227]) The Right Kinda Lover [Def Jef Remix] - Patti Labelle (1994 The Right Kinda Lover [CDS]) Can We Talk (Full Remix) - Tevin Campbell (1994 I'm Ready (CDM)) Something a little extra ... Forward - Brand New Heavies (2013 Forward)

Thursday 18 April 2013

Two shows this week, my podcast here, and broadcasting LIVE on Solar Radio, this Sunday 21st April 12am to 2pm ... no peace for the wicked. I found some new tracks from Zo feat Sy Smith, Bluey, Rayn, Omar, Bomey James feat Raheem DeVaughn and Brand New Heavies. Back in time section looks at 3 great Rick James productions from 1985 and I am taking you back to the mid 90s with 3 promo only remixes. Finally I will leave you with an interesting new song produced by Raphael Saadiq. New and Upfront The Train feat. Sy Smith (Single Mix) - Zo! (2013 The Train (Single) Why Did I Let You Go - Bluey (2013 Leap of Faith) We Got Love - Rayn (2013 A Creation from the Soul) Nothing Like This (2013 Version) - Omar (2013 The Man) Maker Of Love (feat Raheem DeVaughn) - Boney James (2013 The Beat) One More For The Road - The Brand New Heavies (2013 Forward) Back in Time - Rick James Productions 1985 Searching For Love - Process and the Doo Rags (1985 Too Sharp) Let's Fall In Love - Val Young (1985 Seduction) Shadow Lover - Mary Jane Girls (1985 Only Four You) Taking You Back - Remix Pressure from the mid 90s Make It Right [R.Kelly Remix No.1] - Lisa Stansfield (1994 Giant [Pro-Cd 7240-R] On The Down Low [Chucky Thompson Remix] - Brian McKnight (1995 On The Down Low [Remix CDS] There It Is [Alex's Remix] - Barry White (1994 There It Is [Promo CDM] Something a little extra ... Waiting (Produced Raphael Saadiq) - Adrien (2013 Promo)

Friday 12 April 2013

I have compiled a cd sized tribute to the late, great Don Blackman (September 1, 1953 - April 11, 2013) who sadly passed away yesterday. I have included original compositions, productions and covers. I hope you enjoy the selection and appreciate what a true legend this guy was! RIP Don... Hearts Desire - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman) I Love You - Weldon Irvine (1976 Sinbad) Holding You, Loving You - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman) Haboglabotribin' - Bernard Wright (1980 'Nard) Never Miss a Thing - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman) Peanut Butter - Twennynine Feat. Lenny White (1979 Best of Friends) Since You Been Away So Long - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman) So I Say To You - Sylvia St. James (1980 Magic) Morning Sunrise - Twennynine Feat. Lenny White (1979 Best of Friends) Let Love Groove Me - Sylvia St. James (1980 Magic) Spend The Night With Me - Charles Earland (1980 Coming To You Live) Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide - Don Blackman (1982 Don Blackman) Glad That You Were Mine (feat Don Blackman)- Esperanto (1995 Esperanto) Coming To You - Coming To Me - Don Blackman (1999 Listen) Ghetto Lament - Sylvia St. James (1980 Magic) Holding You, Loving You - Zo! (2009 ...just visiting too) I Love You (feat. Lonnie Liston Smith & Patrice Covington & Monet) - Jarrard Anthony (2012 Ready To Live) Heart's Desire - Sunlightsquare (2012 Soul Togetherness)

Monday 8 April 2013

Went on holiday last week but I am back once again for episode 24. New music a plenty this week, great new cut from Brand New Heavies, Eric Lau, Ronald Isley, Bluey, Falty DL, Tyler feat Erykah Badu. Back in Time section focuses on the production and writing skills of Rod Temperton ... I take you back to the 90s with 3 great Soulpower Rollerskate Mixes. Finally. something a little extra this week comes from SOULSPY and their remix of Eric Benet - Georgy Porgy! See you next week ... New and Upfront Sunlight - The Brand New Heavies (2013 Sunlight - Single) Everytime Ft Rahel - Eric Lau (2013 Lau) Dinner And A Movie - Ronald Isley (2013 Single) Ain't Nobody's Business - Bluey (2013 Leap of Faith) She Sleeps (2000Black Remix) - FaltyDL (2013 She Sleeps Remix) Treehome95 (ft Coco O & Erykah Badu) - Tyler, The Creator (2013 Wolf) Back In Time - Rod Temperton Closer to the One That You Love - The Brothers Johnson (1980 Light Up the Night) Live In Me - Rufus & Chaka Khan (1979 Masterjam) Posin' 'til Closin' - Heatwave (1980 Candles) Taking You Back - Soulpower Rollerskate Mixes I Belong to You (Rollerskate Radio Mix) - Toni Braxton (1994 I Belong to You-How Many Ways CDM) Come On [Soulpower Rollerskate Remix] - Barry White (1994 Come On [CDM]) S.O.S. - Cathy Dennis (1994 Beverly Hills 90210: The College Years) Something a little extra ... Georgy Porgy (SOULSPY Georgy Benson Remix) - Eric Benet (2013 SOULSPY Remix)

Wednesday 27 March 2013

It's an Easter special this week looking at Non-Album B-sides and extra cuts that should have been on albums. Featuring B-Sides from Mica Paris and Bobby Womack - together; Natalie Cole, Whitney Houston, Vanessa Williams, Quincy Jones and Carleen Anderson. Back In Time section includes a wonderful cut from Dazz Band, and EWF sounding song from Chaka Khan and Gwen Guthrie meets Surface from 1986. Next up I include 3 non-album cuts produced by Mike City ... finally, something a little extra was originally a PEPSI TAPE only track from Michael Jackson produced by Teddy Riley! Easter Special ... Non Album B-Sides I Wish I'd Never Met U (feat Bobby Womack) - Mica Paris(1991 If I Love U 2 Night) I Wanna Be That Woman [Non-Album Cut] - Natalie Cole(1988 Manhattan CD MT50) Dancin' On The Smooth Edge [Non Album Cut]- Whitney Houston (1990 All The Man That I Need [CDS]) Love Like This [Non-Album Cut] - Vanessa Williams (1992 Polydor PZCD 213) In the Pocket (feat. For Real) [Non-Album Cut] - Quincy Jones (1995 You Put a Move on My Heart [CDS]) Ain't Givin Up On You - Carleen Anderson (1993 Dusky Sappho [EP]) Only Love [Non-Album Track] - Dazz Band (1980 Motown TMG 1213) Lover's Touch [Non-Album Track] - Chaka Khan (1981 WB 17784) Save Your Love For Me (ft Surface) - Gwen Guthrie (1986 POSP 822) Heaven - Mike City ft. Lalah Hathaway (2007 We Are Family [VA]) I Don't Know You Anymore [Non-Album Cut] - Jamie Foxx (2006 Extravaganza [CDS]) Like It Was Yesterday [Non Album Cut] - Brandy (2004 Afrodisiac CDS) Someone Put Your Hand Out - Michael Jackson (1991 Pepsi Tape)

Saturday 23 March 2013

22 and rising ... these episodes come thick and fast! Great new music this week from Elements of Life, Tuxedo, India Irie, Brian McKnight (doing Steely Dan), King and Shafiq Husayn. Back in Time section looks at 3 great songs written by Kae Williams. Taking you Back section focuses on original unreleased versions of songs ... including Rahsaan Patterson's Demo for Tevin Campbell, Dos Of Soul's original of Jamecia and Derrick Dimitri's version before Montell Jordan. Finally, something extra comes from the late Vesta Williams, Chuckii Booker's original version of 'Outstanding' before it was reproduced for the album. New and Upfront You Came Into My Life - Elements Of Life (2013 Eclipse) So Good - Tuxedo (2013 Tuxedo EP) Cocoa Butter - India Arie (2013 Single) Get U 2 Stay - Brian McKnight (2013 More Than Words) In the Meantime - King (2013 Single) Twelve - Shafiq Husayn & The Dove Society (2013 SONIC BOOM VOL. 3) Back In Time - Kae Williams compsositions Love of My Life - Breakwater (1980 Splashdown) Breathless - Mason (1987 Livin On The Edge) Genie - B.B. & Q Band (1985 Genie) Taking You Back - 3 Original Demos Back To The World - Rahsaan Patterson (1993 Demo) Wonderful - Dos of Soul (1996 Dos of Soul [Unreleased]) Get It On Tonite - Derrick Dimitri (1997 Freeworld Sampler [Unreleased]) Something a little extra - Chuckii Booker's original version... Outstanding (Original Mix) - Vesta Williams (1993 Chuckii Booker Unreleased Tape)

Sunday 17 March 2013

Got some real exclusives for you this week ... Kick it off with the Record Store Day Exclusive OPOLOPO Remix of Mario Biondi 'This Is What You Are'. New Frankie Knuckles remix of Sunburst Band, I Ced, Natasha Rice and Sunshine Anderson. My final EXCLUSIVE comes from C.Robert Walker who's forthcoming album will be released by Expansion Records. I go back in time with 3 unbelievable Stevie Wonder productions from the early 70s. Including Michael Jackson's original version of 'Buttercup.' Taking you back section looks at the productions of Pete Kuzma - sublime strings on the cut by V. Finally, something a little extra from Tall Black Guy and his rework of Jones Girls - Nights Over Egypt. New and Upfront This Is What You Are (OPOLOPO Remix) - Mario Biondi (2013 EXPAND 102 Record Day Exclusive) The Secret LIfe of Us (Director's Cut Signature Radio Edit) - Joey Negro & The Sunburst Band (2013 Zedd 12182) Wildest Dreams - I, CED (2013 Wildest Dreams) Born To Be A Star (12 Mix) - Natasha Watts (2013 Born To Be A Star) Somethings Going On - C. Robert Walker (2013 C. Robert Walker - Expansion Exclusive) Count On Me (feat. Stephfon) - Sunshine Anderson (2013 Interracial Dating in America (Going Deeper)) Back In Time - Stevie Wonder Productions - Early 70s Buttercup - Jackson 5 feat Michael Jackson(1974 I Want You Back! Unreleased Masters) Make My Water Boil (Loving You Has Been So Wonderful) - David Ruffin (1972 The Great David Ruffin [Unreleased]) We Had A Love So Strong - Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (1972 Flying High Together) Taking You Back - Pete Kuzma ... strings to go Who Would I Be - V (2005 The Revelation Is Now Televised) Without You - Dwele (2003 Subject) Not Like Crazy - Jill Scott (2004 Beautifully Human, Vol. 2) Something A Little Extra... Make Life Better (Night’s Over Egypt Re-Blap Up) - Tall Black Guy (2012 Unreleased)
Landmark time ... number 20 is here! Another wonderful week in the world of soul music. Open with new cuts from Matt Bianco, Reel People (Remix), Dr Robert from the Blow Monkeys, more from Bluey, Phil Perry and a great live cover version from D'Angelo! Back in time this week features the productions and arrangements of Richard Evans - stings to go! Taking you back this week with 3 wonderful 4hero remixes circa 2001. Finally ... something extra this week from the late Omar Chandler. New and Upfront You'll Never Know (feat Elisabeth Troy) -Matt Bianco (2013 Hideaway) It Will Be (Ezel Quisqueya Soul Mix)- Reel People ft. Tony Momrelle (2013 MP3) Heavenly Thing - Dr. Robert (2013 Sundae Soul 0011) Take a Chance On Me - Bluey (2013 Leap of Faith) Can't Hide Love (Feat. Najee) - Phil Perry (2013 Say Yes) Tell Me If You Still Care- (Live At Brooklyn Bowl March 4, 2013)- D'Angelo & Questlove (2013 Live) Back In Time - Richard Evans Capricorn Rising - Richard Evans (1979 Richard Evans) Our Song - Linda Williams (1979 City Living) My Music - Samuel Jonathan Johnson (1978 My Music) Taking You Back - 4hero Soul Remixes Bring You Down [4 Hero Bring You Up Mix] - Incognito (2001 Talkin Loud Promo) Come Speak to Me (4hero Mix) - Elisa (2002 Epic Promo) Word Love (4Hero Soul Mix) - Rhianna (2002 Epic Promo) Lest we forget ... the late Omar Chandler Love Tangle - Omar Chandler (1991 Omar Chandler)

Thursday 28 February 2013

Podcast 19 returns with all of it's normal features ... Amazing new solo track from BLUEY of Incognito called Got To Let My Feelings Show, sounding very like High Fashion! Other new music includes the hot remix album from Foreign Exchange, welcome return from JOE, Will Downing, Tweet and Braxton Brothers. Back in time section skips through the land of smooth jazz vocals. Last week I focused on OMAR and this week I thought I would pay tribute to Don-E with 3 rarities from him. Something a little extra comes from the vaults of George Duke featuring Jody Watley 1984. See you on the other side ... New & Upfront Got To Let My Feelings Show - Bluey(2013 Leap Of Faith) Don't Let It Be So - The Foreign Exchange(2013 +FE Music: The Reworks) Falling - Will Downing(2013 Silver) I'd Rather Have A Love - Joe(2013 I'd Rather Have A Love [Single]) Enough - Tweet(2013 Promo) True Love (Feat. Chandlar) - Braxton Brothers(2013 True Love) Back In Time - Smooth Jazz Vocals Mr. Butterfly (ft Lynn Fiddmont) - Fowler Brothers(1988 Breakfast for Dinosaurs) Lady Sits Alone (feat Gerri Morrison) - Kofi(1992 Harlem Nocturne) You And I (feat Maysa) - Pieces Of A Dream(1999 Ahead To The Past) Taking You Back - Rarities from Don-E You Are The Best (Feat Don-E) - Esperanto(1995 Esperanto) All These Things Remind Me - Stuart Zender & Don-E(2000 Azur [Unreleased]) Don't She? (Back In The Day Mix) - Don-E(1995 4th & Broadway – 12BRX 329 DJ) Something a little extra ... unreleased Jody Watley and George Duke from 1984. Baby Love (Feat Jody Watley) - George Duke(1984 George Duke [Unreleased])
A quiet week in the land of new music, so I thought I would do some digging for episode 18. Start with 3 hard to find tracks produced by Rex Rideout. Followed this with 3 original demos of famous R&B hits. Went back in time with the arrangements of Clare Fischer and finally I have featured 3 hard to find tracks sung by recently made MBE Omar Lye-Fook. Something extra comes from the production of Lee Hutson Jr, son of Leroy Hutson! Digging Deep - Rex Rideout The Cure - Lalah Hathaway & Rahsaan Patterson(2010 United We Cure) More Betta - Angie Stone(2008 Shades Of A Woman) Fly Higher - Will Downing(2010 United We Cure) Demo Selection - 3 Original Demos Can't Live Without You - Glenn Lewis(2007 Demo) There Goes My Baby - Calvin Richardson(2006 Demo) Your Girl - Jayshawn Champion(2006 Demo) Back In Time - Clare Fischer Arrangements Push Me Away - The Jacksons(1978 Destiny) Magic In Your Eyes - Rufus & Chaka Khan (1977 Ask Rufus) I Might Fall in Love With You - Krystol (1986 Passion From a Woman) Taking You Back - OMAR Hard To Find Painful Truths (feat Omar) - Max Beesley's High Vibes(1993 Boogie Back 12") It's All About - Omar (1994 For Pleasure Japan) Oh Baby - Omar (1997 B-Side) Something A Little Extra ... produced by Lee Hutson Jr. Want You To Know (ft. Justin Timberlake) - Vanessa Marquez(2002 Demo)
Another week has flown by and here we are again ... Great new music this week from Crossroads (Soulpersona Remix), Zo!, Meelah The Artist, Vesta, Will Downing and Sean & Christianna. Our Back In Time Section celebrates the late Donald Byrd. Finally, our taking you back section looks at US artists remixed by the Brits. I leave you with a surprise live track as that little something extra. New and Upfront Sunday Afternoon (Soulpersona Remix) - Crossroads feat. Deborah Falanga(2013 Be Yourself!) This Could Be The Night feat. Eric Roberson, Darien Brockington & Phonte Tall Black Guy Rmx) - Zo! (2013 Foreign Exchange Remixes) Naturally Me f. Mothers Favorite Child - Meelah TheArtist (2013 Bandcamp) Better Day - Vesta(2013 Seven Single) You Were Meant Just for Me (feat Avery Sunshine) - Will Downing (2013 Silver) Love You Better - Sean & Christanna (2013 The Love Album) Back In Time - Donald Byrd RIP I Feel Like Loving You Today - Donald Byrd (1981 Love Byrd) Dreaming About You - The Blackbyrds (1977 Action) Backed Up Against the Wall - The Three Pieces (1975 Vibes of Truth) Taking You Back with some excellent UK Remixes I'm Going All The Way [Brixton Flavour Mix] - Sounds Of Blackness (1974 I'm Going All The Way [CDS]) Lovin' U Is Ah-ight (2B3 Vogue Mix) - Portrait (1995 How Deep Is Your Love [UK 12]) You Will Rise (Bone Idol Edit) - Sweetback (1997 You Will Rise CDS) A little something extra ... What'cha Gonna Do For Me (Live) - Surprise Singer (2013 BET Honors)
It's about that time for number 16! And the purple one is back, and back with a vengeance! PRINCE is featured this week with his amazing new song 'Breakfast Can Wait'. Also I feature new music from Mario Biondi with Leon Ware, Avant, Ivan Boyarkin, Bilal and Om'mas Keith. Back in time section celebrates the music of the late great Cecil Womack. Finally, taking you back section features tracks written by an artist who worked with Prince his name is Monte Moir! Something a little extra this week from Donell Jones with his new single, 'Forever'. Have a great week ...

Wednesday 30 January 2013

Podcast 15 is here! I am lucky enough to feature the 2nd new song in over 30 years from THE VALENTINE BROTHERS courtesy of Expansion Records! Other new music comes from Foreign Exchange, PJ Morton and Stevie Wonder, Jon B, Soltre James and Ragan Whiteside. I pay tribute to Sugarfoot from the Ohio Players who passed away this week, 3 killers featuring his unique vocals. Finally, I unleash 3 unreleased Neptunes produced joints ... something extra comes from Justin Timberlake, his new song is a breath of fresh air for me, new and out of the box! See you on the other side ... New and Upfront So What If It Is - The Foreign Exchange (2013 FE Music: The Reworks) Only One (feat. Stevie Wonder) - PJ Morton (2013 Single) Just Get On - Jon B (2013 B-Sides Collection) Break My Heart - The Valentine Brothers (2013 Expansion Single) I'm Not Coming Back - Soltre James (2013 Single) Feelin' Free (f/Bob Baldwin) - Ragan Whiteside (2012 Evolve) Back In Time - Sugarfoot RIP I Will Be Your Star - Sugarfoot (1985 Sugar Kiss) Just Me - The Ohio Players (1981 Ouch!) Don't Say Goodbye - The Ohio Players (1979 Everybody Up) Taking You Back - Neptunes Unreleased and Unleashed Amazin' feat. Pharrell - Kandice Love (2002 Amazin' (CDS)) Infatuated - Latrelle (2001 Dirty Girl, Wrong Girl, Bad Girl [Advance]) Gone Away feat Pharrell - Joe (2006 Promo) Something a little extra ... Suit & Tie (feat. JAY Z) - Justin Timberlake(2013 Single)

Thursday 24 January 2013

Podcast Number 14 includes new music from Charlie Wilson, Onita Boone, Chris Jasper, Carina Andersson, Seravince and Jose James. The Back In Time section looks at 3 track produced by Larry Blackmon of CAMEO and finally the Taking You Back section includes 3 songs produced or remixed by Soulshock & Karlin - Soulpower Productions. I leave you with a little something extra from Leah Labelle and her new single produced by Pharrell of The Neptunes. Until next time... New & Upfront I Still Have You - Charlie Wilson (CD Love Charlie 2013) I Don't Wanna - Onita Boone (CD Onita 2013) Inspired - Chris Jasper (MP3 Inspired (Single) 2013) Spiritually Active Understanding - Carina Andersson (MP3 Stars 2012) Perfect Stranger Ft. Renee Neufville - Seravince (CD Hear To See 2013) Make It Right - José James (CD No Beginning No End 2013) Back In Time ... Cameo Productions Let's Stay Together - Mantra (LP Mantra 1981) Promise Me - L.A. Connection (LP Now Appearing 1982) Never Had A Love Like This Before - Barbara Mitchell (LP High On Love 1986) Taking You Back - Soulpower Productions Forever (Soulpower Remix) - The Brand New Heavies (CD Excursions Remixes & Rare Grooves 1995) Foolish Pride - Brownstone (CD Still Climbing 1997) That's When You'll Know - Puff Johnson(CD Miracle (JAP) 1996) Something a little extra ... Lolita - Leah LaBelle (MP3 Leah LaBelle 2013)
Podcast Number 13 is here! I have included brand new music from Positive Flow (Soulpersona Remix), Lady Alma, Will Downing, Teena Marie, Sean J. Rankine and Jon B. The Back In Time section focuses on 3 productions of Leon Ware from the 80s. And finally, I have included 3 previously unreleased demos by Michael Jackson that were not included on the Thriller album. His full length version of 'Lady In My Life' includes a verse never released and sells for in excess of £200! The something extra section features a track by Aaliyah for her birthday. New and Upfront Do What I Do feat. Omar (Soulpersona Remix) - Positive Flow (MP3 Do What I Do (Remix Contest Finalists) 2013) Far Away - Lady Alma (MP3 Believe EP 2013) Stuff That I like - Will Downing (MP3 SIlVER 2013) Sweet Tooth - Teena Marie (CD Beautiful 2013) (Love Is) Here Now - Sean J. Rankine (MP3 Single 2013) Rockin Your Beautiful - Jon B (MP3 B-Sides Collection 2013) Back In Time - Productions of Leon Ware Lovers After All (feat Peabo Bryson) - Melissa Manchester (LP For The Working Girl 1980) Let Yourself Go - Marlene With Seawind (LP Summer Nights 1982) You Make Me Wanna Love Again - Con Funk Shun(LP Burnin' Love 1986) Taking You Back - 3 Previously Unreleased Demos from Michael Jackson Thriller! P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) [Demo Version] - Michael Jackson (CD The Ultimate Collection 2004/1982) Carousel - Michael Jackson (CD King Of Pop - Italy 2006/1982) The Lady In My Life [Full Version] - Michael Jackson (CD The Songs Of Rod Temperton 2002/1982) Something A Little Extra - Happy Birthday Aaliyah, 34 today. Are You Ready - Aaliyah (CD Sunset Park [Soundtrack] 1996)

Tuesday 8 January 2013

I am back for 2013 with number 12! Two weeks well earned break... I have included brand new music from Incognito and Boogie Back Allstars with a quick nod to an amazing Jamiroquai track that was only available as a free download. 2012 saw the welcome return of Earth, Wind & Fire, Leon Ware and the legendary Blackbyrds. The Back In Time sections focuses on Non-LP Cuts from the 80s/90s. And finally, I have included 3 brilliant Steve 'Silk' Hurley productions from Rahsaan Patterson, Donell Jones and the elusive Brandy - What About Us Old Skool mix. The something extra feature this week looks at an underrated UK remix from Kenny Thomas using a break from Dexter Wansel - The Sweetest Pain. Nod to the UK Brighter Than The Sun - Incognito (Single: Charity 2013) Music In My Mind - Boogie Back Allstars (CD: Groove Oil 3 2013) Smile - Jamiroquai (MP3: Smile 2011) Welcome Return in 2012 Guiding Lights (Radio Edit) - Earth, Wind & Fire(Single: Guiding Lights 2012) Hold Tight (Original Mix) - Leon Ware Feat Quadron(12: Orchids For The Sun 2012) Givin Love to You - The Blackbyrds(CD: Gotta Fly 2012) Back In Time - Non-LP Cuts Love In Your Eyes [Non-LP Cut] - Vaneese Thomas (12: Vaneese 1987) I Wanna Be That Woman [Non-Album Cut] - Natalie Cole (CDS: Manhattan CD MT50 1988) Feels So Good [Non-Album Cut] - Whitney Houston (CDS: I'm Your Baby Tonight (CD5) 1990) Taking You Back - Steve 'Silk' Hurley Productions Where You Are [Silk's Old Skool Mix] - Rahsaan Patterson (CDS: Where You Are [CD1] 1997) I'll Go - Donell Jones (CD: Love & Basketball 2000) What About Us (Steve 'Silk' Hurley Old Skool Mix) - Brandy (CDS: Atlantic Acetate Promo 2002) Something a little extra... Best Of You (Touchdown Mix) - Kenny Thomas (CDS: Best Of You (CDS) 1991)
It's Christmas Time and I am already on number 11! Voiceover is back this week ... brand new music from Souldynamic & Angela Johnson, Carina Andersson and Kloud 9. I have searched and found 3 new Christmas records from heavyweight artists such as Frank McComb, Kem feat Ledisi and Eric Benet feat Faith Evans. The Back In Time sections focuses on 3 tracks with a story, Jeannie Reynolds (soon to be released on Expansion) Atlantic Starr (To celebrate their appearance at Luxury Soul Weekend) and High Energy (In memory of singer Linda Howard who died this week. Finally, I have included 3 unreleased Nu Classic Soul tracks from the 00's Paula Campbell, Jazmine Sullivan and a killer cut from AAries. Something extra comes from Miguel Migs - house rework of Michael Jackson! New... Love (Incl. Terry Hunter & N'Dinga Gaba Remixes) (Original Mix) -Souldynamic feat. Angela Johnson (Love (Incl. Terry Hunter & N'Dinga Gaba Remixes) 2013) Time to Break Free - Carina Andersson (Stars 2012) Dime - Kloud 9 (Luxury Soul 2013) How I Remember Christmas - Frank McComb (How I Remember Christmas 2012) Be Mine For Christmas (Feat. Ledisi) - Kem (What Christmas Means 2012) Christmas Without You (Feat. Faith Evans) - Eric Benet (Christmas Without You (Feat. Faith Evans) 2013) Back In Time... I Don't Want To Be Second Best - Jeannie Reynolds (One Wish 1977) With Your Love I Come Alive - Atlantic Starr (Atlantic Starr 1978) Heaven's Just A Step Away (Everytime I Hold You) - High Inergy (High Inergy 1981) Taking You Back... Take Over You - Jazmine Sullivan (Promo 2006) Won't Love You Back - Paula Campbell (Promo 2006) Truly Yours - Aaries (Promo 2002) Something A Little Extra ... MJ - Rock With You - Tribute Bootleg - Miguel Migs (Miguel Migs Free Giveaway 2012)