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A tasty bit of smooth jazz from the Passion label -- in a mode that's similar to some of their other recent acts, like Niteflite or the Jazz Steppers. The group's led by the team of drummer Roger Odell and keyboardist Jamie Odell -- and in their best moments, they remind us of late 70s jams on the... read more

The third single from Bird's excellent Mind Travel LP -- and a sweet mellow soul number that's more downtempo than previous singles, which are a bit more house oriented. The Mad Professor remix has a lover's rock sound that's really great -- complete with lots of dubby effects, and some nice... read more

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Pure niceness on this first single from the Voodoo LP, produced by Premier.... read more

A beautiful little record from UK soul singer Victor Davies -- a really unique artist who's as steeped in folk and Brazilian styles as he is in soul! The album was written, arranged, and produced by Victor -- done completely in his own style, with a warmth and sense of creativity that's instantly... read more

A mindblowing second album from Conya Doss -- a singer who first came to our attention a few years back, then got lost amidst the politics of major label shuffling -- but who's thankfully reemerged here with a fantastic new sound! Over the past few years, Conya's picked up a groove that's got a... read more

An excellent blend of contemporary R&B -- with a beat-heavy sound that's clearly in the lineage of Mary J Blige, but with an underground feel that keeps things really fresh throughout. Driza's got a voice that won't quit, with the kind of range and strength of Jocelyn Brown in her classic... read more

The long awaited debut album from DWH -- a UK combo we've been digging on singles, finally stepping into the light with their first full length statement! DWH have a deeply righteous sound that blends together jazz with bits of soul -- all served up in a blend that's never forced, and never done... read more

One of the heaviest house albums we've heard from Peven Everett in years -- a set that's filled with upbeat, joyous grooves -- all done with the same deep soul you'd expect from other recent records! The whole thing's a great step back towards some of the classic grooves from Everett's Chicago... read more

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An instant classic -- the debut album by Lizz Fields, one of the freshest talents we've heard from the Philly scene in years! Lizz has a style that starts with the hip laidback soul of Jill Scott -- lots of low beats and keyboards underneath street smart vocals with a bit of an edge -- but she's... read more

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The debut album from Floetry -- a sweet batch of NuSoul tunes with a street harmony feel! The pair are London-bred, spent time in Atlanta's hotly bubbling scene, and are now part of the massive Philly underground that's been rocking the world over the past few years. This debut more than puts... read more

A solo debut from Karl Frierson -- formerly known as the lead singer in De Phazz, stepping out here on his own as more conventional soul artist! At the best moments, the record bubbles with some of the electric 70s soul that was beginning to show in the De Phazz sound of the last few records -- an... read more

Smooth yet funky jazz from Chicago saxophonist Chris Greene -- a set that's done in a style that certainly has some classic references, and which comes off well in the stripped-down sound of the group. Chris is working here with a lineup that includes electric bass and keyboards -- plus some extra-... read more

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A sublime set of contemporary soul -- headed up by drummer/producer Steve Harvey, and featuring vocals by a host of great guests who include Donnie, Ledisi, N'Dambi, Rahsaan Patterson, KK, and others! Steve's been kicking things up strongly on the west coast for a number of years -- lending his... read more

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A really classic-styled soul album -- less funk-based than most contemporary efforts, and more in the mode of some of the best mellow soul singers of the 70s! Glen Anthony Henry has some really great vocals -- an approach that's deep, yet never in a way that sounds forced or like it's trying to... read more

An amazing new direction for the lovely Clara Hill -- easily one of our favorite singers on the European scene -- working here in her new Folkwaves project with members of Jazztronik and 4 Hero! The sound here is a bit like you might guess from group's title -- slightly acoustic at moments, a bit... read more

Blue-eyed soul at its best -- served up by James Hunter with a really classic sort of sound! This album came out a decade before Hunter's more famous work, but is a set that we still like a fair bit more -- a surprisingly simple, no-nonsense effort that owes a fair bit to the smoother side of... read more

A jazzy gem from singer Jasmin Williams -- one of the more striking new vocalists we've heard in recent years! At some level Jasmin's a jazz singer -- as she's got strong sense of melody and warm improvisation -- but at another level, she sings with a soulfulness that puts her right at the... read more

The second album from Kem -- in case you couldn't guess from the title -- and even deeper than the first! As before, Kem keeps the whole thing true to himself -- by writing and producing every track on the record, and working in a spare and soulful groove that draws a clear lineage back to the... read more

Includes a megamix from "Adventures In Lo Fi" on one CD and sneak peeks of 4 tracks from the "Here To There" album.... read more

Wonderful work from Kloud 9 -- one of the classiest soul acts around, and one of the few who really know how to make the male duo style work! The mix of vocals here is totally great -- a smooth, fluid approach that slinks around the gentle rhythms of the set nicely, but never in ways that have a... read more

A lovely debut from this icy little Finnish ensemble -- done in a laidback singer-songwriter mode, one that mixes together equal parts Quintessence-styled soul and guitar-based pop. Many of the tunes are nice and mellow -- combining English language vocals with cool-toned piano lines, light... read more

The first indie release by Amel Larrieux -- and a great one! Amel's sounding stronger than ever here -- working in stripped-down territory that recalls her earlier work, yet which also put her in the forefront of underground soul artists keeping the genre fresh and strong. After years singing... read more

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One of the most soulful Brazilian singers we've heard in years -- with a beautiful voice that fits wonderfully with the warm electronic arrangements of the set! The album's perfect example of the groundbreaking styles coming out of the Trama label -- a strong fusion of older and newer elements in... read more

There's no need to call this one Unplugged -- since the sound is warm, mellow, and with lots of electric touches -- almost a stripped-down approach to the work that Maxwell crafted on his excellent albums Urban Hang Suite and Embrya. In fact, there's a sound here that's even more classic soul --... read more

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A heavier sound than usual for Mondo Grosso -- lead vocals by Kj instead of a female singer, with an approach that includes acoustic guitars over driving beats -- all dancing around in a powerful mix that shows the group heading in a bold new direction!... read more

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Wonderfully jazzy soul from Philly's Natural Selection! Come On Over is one of the most lively and organic group efforts we've come across in a while -- with a warm, jazz-learned instrumental approach -- and powerful vocals from group founder Alesia Dessau! Alesia's vocals can groove or soar... read more

An incredible second album from IG Culture's New Sector Movements -- far more soulful than the first, with a sound that's really tremendous! The groove is chunky and funky -- not as skittish and skipping as on some of Culture's earlier broken beat work -- and as such, it sets a scene for lots more... read more

Brilliant work by Omar -- his 3rd album, supposedly a real break-out effort, but a record that disappeared almost immediately, thanks to poor handling by the label! The record's an excellent batch of instant-classic soul tracks -- done with a modern production twist, but still very much in Omar's... read more

A great collaboration between Bluey from Incognito and DJ Venom -- a tight batch of progressive club tracks that feature warm keyboards, jazzy riffs, and some of the more farther-reaching rhythmic approaches of the post drum n bass generation! Bluey's soulful touch is much appreciated here --... read more

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Warmly meditative work from Plunky -- a spare set of duets recorded with singer Shadiah, all in a stretched-out and spacey spiritual style! Plunky plays soprano sax throughout -- often in long, openly flowing lines -- and Shadiah both sings righteous lyrics and plays some additional world music... read more

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Raw, funky deep soul from Brooklyn based Tre Williams and the Revelations -- with a sound rooted in the classic southern sounds of Hi Records and others, but feels fresh and current -- not so much in the throwback vein of others in the soul and funk underground -- but a timelessly gritty sound! ... read more

Smooth modern R&B from soul singer Sandra St Victor -- a self-proclaimed "mack diva", and former singer with the late 80s UK group The Family Stand. This set's an extension of Sandra's work with the Family Stand -- who also helped produce the set -- kind of a mix of hip hop rhythms,... read more

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A sultry bit of Nu Soul from Canada! Singer Ivana Santilli has a great voice -- smooth, sexy, and perfect for the warm modern soul arrangements of this debut album. She may look like an indie rocker on the cover, but the album's all-soul, all-the way -- and it fits perfectly with some of the... read more

A sweet surprise from Marlon Saunders -- loose, and often jazzy live work recorded in the studio in early '05 -- shining a light on the group's strength as a unit! They come up with fresh takes on several tunes from the Enter My Mind Album and more -- really stretching the groove on some tracks,... read more

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A rare treasure from Sy Smith's short-lived stint at Hollywood Records -- a CD single of the excellent track "Gladly", presented here with a bonus 9 minute track that offers up a preview of the Psykosoul album -- even though Hollywood later declined to release the record! "Gladly&quo... read more

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Sweet, timeless group soul from Soul ID -- the group's way too long in the works debut from neo group soul maestros Soul ID -- and one of the better albums on ABB Soul! The ID is a 4 piece group whose roots are 3 parts Africa and 1 part Belgium -- but the sound is more cosmic than regional! ... read more

A strong second set by Angie Stone -- with production work by Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Raphael Saadiq, Rufus Blaq, and others -- warmly wrapped up in a NuSoul orgy of beats, smooth instrumentation, and gutsy soul vocals. Titles include "The Ingredients Of Love" with Musiq Soulchild, "Sn... read more

A surprisingly deep batch of pop soul from Joss Stone -- one that manages to live up to the title! Joss goes way out with her strong, deeply 70s influenced vocal histrionics on a batch of tunes that stretch all over the songwriting landscape. She tackles tunes by as far-reaching a group of... read more

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This is Tasha's World, and welcome to it! Tasha is Natascha Slagtand -- soul Diva from the Netherlands, working here in a tight modern R&B format that's every bit the best side of the London indie scene of recent years. The sound is possibly a bit more mainstream than some American soul indie... read more

An indie soul classic from Gary Taylor -- his first full album, originally issued in 1987 for Virgin! The set's got a style that's very much in the 80s mellow soul groove -- a fair bit of electronics in the backing, but a smooth, round style in the tunes that snakes out with a good late nite sort... read more

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Years before anyone was talking about "neo-classic" Zhane helped break a new wave of modern soul that wasn't afraid to show love for hip hop while keeping an eye on the past, and who wouldn't coming from the city of brotherly love. The hits "Hey Mr DJ" and "Groove... read more

Includes Carla Thomas, Serenade, Rob Alexander featuring Roy Ayers, Shogunn, The Wall Of Sound, and others.... read more

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