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The best of the contemporary soul underground -- Eric Roberson, Ed Motta, D'Angelo, Incognito, Jose James, Monday Michiru, and many more!
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Motown, 2002. Used ... $1.99
A great second album from India Arie – sweet, smooth, soulful, and one we like even better than the first! The style is wonderful – a mix of warm vocals, spare production, and acoustic guitar – which gives the set a folksy quality that really offsets the smooth backings nicely. ... read more CD
Also available Voyage To India ... LP 11.99
Teodross Avery, 2001. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Red River, 2016. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
Brilliant Brazilian-tinged fusion from the mighty Bob Baldwin – the sweet, soulful keyboardist who sounds great in just about any sort of setting – but who really hits a special sort of groove on this double-length set! Bob almost seems to borrow a page from George Duke's book of ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Universal (Japan), 2018. Used ... $9.99
Fantastic future soul from Bigyuki – an artist who's got a really far-reaching vision for his music – even though his sound is very stripped down overall! The music here is almost a science fiction take on contemporary soul – with these really wonderful, almost sinister keyboards ... read more CD
Also available Reaching For Chiron ... CD 13.99(Includes obi!)
Interscope, 2001. Used ... $0.99
Debut full length from the singer we've heard on everybody else's cuts. The tracks bump along nicely, with a slightly harder vibe than most other Nusoul and certainly any radio-friendly R&B these days on a number of tracks, especially those produced by Dre, though the Soulquarians and Rafael ... read more CD
(Advance promo copy with single sided front tray card pictured here but without full booklet, includes all 17 tracks.)
West End, 2003. Used 2 CDs ... $12.99
Incredible work from Blaze – one of their most soulful records in years! In a way, the album's a return to the group's roots in the New Jersey garage scene of the late 80s – a smooth blend of styles that has the feel of an instant classic club record – pumping forth majestically ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Delicious Vinyl, 1990. Used ... $1.99
A monumental piece of funk – and a record that came into the world at a time when it seemed like just about everyone had forgotten how to play real funky music! This set's the US version of the first album by London scenesters The Brand New Heavies – and although it came out in the ... read more CD
Chi City, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The Chicago soul girl group tradition lives again – in this trio of lovelies who are the latest project from legendary producer Clarence Johnson! Clarence was the production talent behind some of the best underground 70s harmony groups from Chicago – like The Lovelites and Brighter ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Mr Bongo (UK), 2003. Used ... $2.99
The genius of Terry Callier – remixed! One of the greatest things to happen to Chicago soul legend Callier in recent years was his discovery by a host of cutting edge producers and DJs on the European scene – important talents who took his work to a whole new audience, by fusing Terry's ... (Soul, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase.)
Concord, 2013. Used ... $6.99
Elektra, 2010. Used ... $5.99
Cee-Lo the Lady Killer and hip hop soul phenomenon – continuing his unpredictable win streak! Celebrating spontaneity, funk and soul and with his signature raspy vocals – and blending classic soul and funk influences with straight up modern hip hop production seamlessly! Features ... (Hip Hop, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Virgin, 2017. Used ... $3.99
One of the most unique artists we've heard in years – and one who will no doubt be setting the world on fire for years to come! Benjamin Clementine's a singer, but also a poet – inspired by jazz and classical music, yet working here in neither – and instead, finding a path that's ... read more CD
Purpose/Wood (Japan), 2001. Used ... $4.99
The great first full album from Cooly's Hot Box – issued hot on the heels of a number of great singles and compilation tracks, and the start of a great run that's continued to flower strongly over the years! The album's a real blend of styles – and shifts from jazzy funked-up tracks ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
EMI, 1996. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
JCR/Compost (Germany), 2001. Used ... $2.99
Prepare to meet your new favorite soul singer! Victor Davies is an incredible talent – with a warm soulful voice that has slight folksy touches, in a manner that reminds us a lot of classic work by singers like Terry Callier or Jon Lucien. This debut album is incredible – an instant ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
EverLove, 2016. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A sultry saxophonist from the Chicago scene – an artist who's especially great on soprano sax, which she uses in a sweet style that takes us back to Grover Washington in the 70s! Yet there's also a contemporary vibe to the record, too – not a smooth jazz polish, but instead a reworking ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Sony (UK), 1998. Used ... $1.99
Giant Step/Motown, 2002. Used ... $2.99
"Destined To Be A Modern Soul Classic" says the sticker on the front – and for once, they finally got it right! The album's the first-ever full length from Donnie – a brilliant young soul singer who's been bubbling out of the Atlanta scene over the past few years, and who has ... read more CD
(Out of print. Small drill hole through spine.)
Vikter Duplaix —
Stimulation EP ... CD BBE (UK), 2006. Used ... $1.99
The first taste of a great new wave of music from Vikter Duplaix – all tracks that really further the sound he initially dropped on us a few years back! The tunes here all have a slinky, languid sort of quality – one that's spacey, but still pretty focused – a mellow soul groove ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Atlantic/Downtown, 2006. Used ... $3.99
A synthy soul funk project from the team of Danger Mouse and Cee-Lo – a set that's just trippy enough – and it's possibly the best full length from either party, ever! You don't need us to tell you that DM has had a finger in a handful of the best fringe pop/leftfield hip hop projects ... (Hip Hop, Neo Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 2002. Used ... $1.99
Prepare to discover a new favorite singer – the smooth, sweet, and soulful Vivian Green, a great new vocalist who's stepping out here with an excellent debut! The album's very much in the tradition of the best underground female NuSoul releases of the past few years – combined with the ... read more CD
AJ Real, 2002. Used ... $9.99
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(Out of print.)
Rhino/Atlantic, Late 90s/Early 2000s. Used ... $3.99
A batch of lost tracks from Anthony Hamilton – record from '99 through '01 for the now defunct Soulife label – finally seeing the light of day now that Hamilton's a bonafide neo soul superstar! Soulife finds Anthony in a mode that has him channeling Bill Withers in a modern way – ... read more CD
Sony, 2017. Used ... $3.99
Trumpeter Keyon Harrold starts out this album with an inspirational message from his mother taken from his voicemail – then draws from that message to create one of his most amazing albums to date! Harrold's already been part of a strong underground scene for years – but here, he's ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Cutout hole through CD case.)
Sonar Kollektiv (Germany), 2004. Used ... $6.99
The long-awaited debut of Clara Hill – one of the best soul singers to emerge from the European scene in recent years! This album's as pure a document of 21st Century Soul as we've heard yet this millenium – a brilliant blend of voice, beats, and keys – all filtered through a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Ropeadope, 2017. Used ... $4.99
The cover's got a couple of monkeys playing the music – but the sound here actually comes from bothers Mike and Aaron Dolton – the first of whom plays the drums, the latter who seems to handle just about everything else! Their music is a blend of jazz and soul – sometimes with ... read more CD
Also available Funk Classics – The 70's – Vol 2 ... CD 6.99
Talkin' Loud/Universal, 1993. Used ... $3.99
Wonderful work from Incognito – perhaps their greatest album ever! By the time of this 1993 release, this Brit funky soul combo was in perfect form – blending together classic modes of jazz funk into a tight modern blend that's lasted a lot longer than anyone might have thought at the ... read more CD
Paul Jackson Jr —
Lay It Back ... CD Branch, 2008. Used ... $9.99
Nia, 2014. Used ... $4.99
Every new album from Angela Johnson turns out to be a treasure – but this set may well be one of the best she's done in years – and a really strong step forward for the singer! The music has this full, rich style that almost feels like classic soul at times – not a retro 60s vibe ... read more CD
(Out of print US pressing.)
Jive, 2002. Used ... $5.99
A surprisingly great album from Syl Johnson's daughter! Syleena's got a bit of a bite in her vocals – almost a touch of blues, showing her link to the rich soul lineage of which her father was a part – but she's also working here with some sweet modern arrangements, bubbling under in a ... read more CD
Brooklyn Boy, 2003. Used 2CDs ... $18.99
The first album in years from the mighty Kashif – kind of mainstream soul during the 80s, emerging here as a strong underground talent for the 21st Century! The album's actually Kashif's first for the 21st century – and it's got a sound that's quite different than his earlier work. ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
BBE (UK), 2017. Used ... $8.99
A fantastic debut from the James L'Estraunge Orchestra – a studio combo, but one who come together with this amazing mix of groove and sophisticated arrangements! The project is the brainchild of Ricky Reid – who you might know in his work with The Soul Renegades – and there's a ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
Lee, 2017. Used ... $1.99
Lee may not know his math, but he sure knows how to give us some great music – both back when he was working as the Square Egg, and now when he's out under his own name too! The man's a one man force in underground soul – a very creative songwriter and sharp-edged producer who's always ... read more CD
Epic, 2002. Used ... $1.99
A sweetly soulful debut from Glenn Lewis – a modern singer with a classic approach to vocals, dipped heavily in the tradition of Stevie Wonder, especially on his early 70s masterpieces, produced here with a bit of the current vocal processing approach used in the NuSoul era. Andre Harris co-w ... read more CD
(Small drill hole thorugh spine.)
Atlantic, 2016. Used ... $5.99
A bristling, crackling, completely charming set from Bruno Mars – and a record that lives up to all the best promise he has to offer! We don't know the man personally, but Bruno seems like a hell of a guy – warmly confident, upbeat, and positive – all qualities that really come ... read more CD
Also available 24K Magic (with download) ... LP 17.99(Punch through barcode.)
Columbia, 2009. Used CD & DVD ... $4.99
A massive return to form for Maxwell – his first album in many years, but definitely well worth the wait! The set's supposedly the start of a trilogy – but hell, we're more than happy to have it all on its own – a wonderful reminder of the deeply soulful sound that first made us ... read more CD
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $0.99
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 ... read more CD
Columbia, 1996. Used ... $2.99
An excellent bit of modern soul – a smooth seductive album that fits perfectly with an older mellow groove, but which also sparkles with the best recent efforts of the past decade. Maxwell's got a wonderful vocal style – reminding us a bit of classic Isley Brothers, Leon Ware, or O'Jay ... read more CD
FMCCombmusic, 2004. Used ... $22.99
Incredible work from neo soul maestro Frank McComb – the kind of a record that will have you saying "dang, what's that classic jam" – and then being amazed that it's a brand new set from Frank! The record surpasses even the quality of Frank's amazing album The Truth – ... read more CD
(Out of print – includes obi!)
Boobeescoot, 2006. Used ... $9.99
Mindblowing work from the mighty Frank McComb – an all-instrumental set, but one that's every bit as soulful as his vocal outings! As you might guess from the title, Frank's paying tribute to some of the greats from years past – and as you'd think from the electric piano on the cover, ... read more CD
(This is Frank McComb's own version – a self produced CDR in a slimline case, with color copy cover. Out of print.)
Mia Melodic, 2003. Used ... $1.99
One of the freshest records we've ever heard from the Neo Soul underground – a killer debut release that makes the claim of having a rich blend of jazz and soul – and really lives up to it! There's a stunning sort of Roy Ayers vibe running through the set – a snapping jazz-tinged ... read more CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr.)
Wave Hill, 2007. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet and smooth grooves from the legendary Randy Muller – an artist we know from his great work with larger horns in 70s soul, but who steps out nicely here on his own! The album focuses on Randy's own work on funky flute – and features some really great grooves with a sweetly jazzy ... read more CD
(Out of print original CD pressing, not a CDr. Piece of clear tape covering)
E One, 2017. Used 2 CDs ... $8.99
Musiq Soulchild has been making music for many years – the man virtually invented the beats n keys format back at the start of the century – and he's still got the sharp crackle and classic depth that won us over to his sound back in the day! This double-length set is completely ... read more CD
BMG, 1994. Used ... $4.99
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 ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole, booklet has a small promo sticker in one corner.)
Ether (UK), 2006. Used ... $5.99
It's been over 5 years since we heard from Omar last – but dang, this album is more than worth the wait! Unlike some of his contemporaries, who sometimes spread themselves a bit too thin, Omar has a great way of holding his talents in for a number of years – then burst forth with a ... read more CD
Omar —
There's Nothing Like This (ragga grunge mix DJ version, love mix original version)/Groovetown/RCA, 1995. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Schema (Italy), 2017. Used ... $6.99
A dream of a record from Marvin Parks – a hell of a jazz singer, and one that we'd place in an elite legacy that runs from Oscar Brown up through Jose James! The work here is wonderful – as Nicola Conte produced the record, and gives it the same sort of jazzy sparkle as his own sublime ... (Vocalists, Neo Soul) read more CD
Hard Boiled, 2016. Used ... $8.99
A fantastic collaboration between Phonte and Eric Roberson – one that's way more than just the sum of its parts, as the duo really find a special place to come together and soar! Phonte's been giving us much more soulful sounds in recent years, and Roberson's always had a strong ear for a ... read more CD
(Digipack has some edgewear, nothing major.)
Ubiquity, 2005. Used ... $3.99
The long-awaited debut from Platinum Pied Pipers – an incredible set that melds underground soul, deep hip hop, and innovative club groove into a cohesive sound all its own! The PPP is essentially the duo of Waajeed (a founding member of Slum Village and frequent Jay Dee collaborator) and ... read more CD
Ubiquity, 2008. Used ... $6.99
A bigger and more uniquely soulful sound for Triple P – aka cosmic DJ production duo Platinum Pied Pipers, rechristened as PPP with the addition of vocalists Coultrain and Karma to the group on the wonderful Abundance! The vocals, and a tighter focus on great songs than on an overall vibe, ... read more CD
Prince —
Rainbow Children ... CD NPG, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
We hate to say it, but we love this album! Prince is finally back in fine form – a return to the mellower, more soulful songs of the mid 80s, without any of the gimmicks or silly behavior of recent work. The sound is stripped down, warm, and very well put together – with some great ... (Soul, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Decision, 2008/2009. Used ... $4.99
Funky soul from The Revelations and lead vocalist Tre Williams – a deeply soulful set that's a great mix of classic soul and funk influences, but hardly a throwback – actually quite a timeless, live band soul set! Some of the tunes feel like a modern spin on Hi Records style soul, with ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Columbia, 2008. Used ... $5.99
Raphael Saadiq takes throwback soul and r&b to the next level on The Way I See It – rolling in a groove that recalls 60s Motown, grittier group soul, the sophisticated strings of the 70s scene, and subtle contemporary touches that keep it in the here and now! An awareness of the past and ... read more CD
Ropeadope, 2018. Used CD & DVD ... $3.99
Really great work from this up-and-coming combo – a group who seems like they can spin together neo soul and hip hop better than most of the rest – and who also make great use of some live jazzy instrumentation as well! The set compiles live performances done around the midwest in ... read more CD
Also available Shoulder Season (CD & DVD) ... CD 10.99
Siji —
Ade Siji ... CD Ivy, 2008. Used ... $11.99
Brilliant work from Siji – a beautiful album through and through, and even better than his debut! There's a full, righteous sensibility to the record that really grabs us from the start – a sound that goes way beyond what you might expect, given that Siji did most of the music himself ... read more CD
(Out of print, packaged in a slim sleeve.)
ITI Records, 2016. Used ... $8.99
... CD
(Sticker over barcode & some writing in pen on CD.)
Universal (UK), 1994. Used ... $4.99
An overlooked album by Swing Out Sister – recorded at the tail end of their early fame, and at a point when they were really starting to stretch their wings and grow creatively! The album's got production by Ray Hayden of Opaz – who gives the record a sweetly jazzy finish, one that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Acid Jazz, 1995. Used ... $5.99
One of our favorite albums of the 90s – an instant-classic soul set from the James Taylor Quartet, working here at the height of their powers! James and his group hit a classic vibe that sounds somewhere in between Johnny Hammond's Gears LP and some of the other great records on Fantasy. ... read more CD
(Out of print, booklet has a slight cut corner.)
Jump World (Japan), 2018. Used ... $19.99
A set that really lives up to its cover – as the music here is a very galactic take on contemporary soul – grounded by excellent vocals from Tea, but served up with lots of cool cosmic elements in the music! Things are nice and warm throughout – that version of space first ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Madame Freak, 2015. Used ... $2.99
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Jazz & People (France), 2018. Used Gatefold ... $1.99
Thiefs are a jazz combo at the core – outfitted with saxes, acoustic bass, and drums – but all three members also use a fair bit of electronics, and do so in a way that opens the door to a range of different voices that help shape the sound of the record! The mode is a bit like some of ... read more CD
Also available Graft [La Greffe] ... CD 11.99
Skytown, Late 2000s/2010s. Used ... $7.99
A strong overview of recent sounds from U-Nam – one of the few contemporary guitarists to inherit the best 70s styles of artists like George Benson or David T Walker – and a set that also features a few new titles too! Like both of those jazz giants, U-Nam has a way of playing with a ... read more CD
Skytown, 2012. Used ... $5.99
A nice little tribute to soul, jazz and fusion legend George Benson – and a project that's a labor of love for Benson-devotee, soulful spirit and brilliant guitarist U-Nam – with an allstar lineup that features Ronnie Foster, George Duke, Patrice Rushen, Andreas Oberg, Tim Owens, Marcus ... read more CD
Edclectic, 2009. Used ... $0.99
A beautifully bright second set from Steve Wallace – an artist who really caught our ears a few years back with his debut, and who's still sounding equally fresh here! Wallace has a great sense of flow in his music – a way of singing with the grooves that almost seems schooled in hip ... read more CD
(CDr pressing.)
Water Seed Music, 2018. Used ... $4.99
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Concord, 2017. Used ... $6.99
Lizz Wright teams up with producer Joe Henry on a tribute to the grace of the American south – on a record that may well be her strongest to date! The set's got a warm core that really suits Wright's vocals – and the strength of her presentation here is so rich, she hardly needs any ... read more CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Hard Boiled, 2016. Used ... $9.99
We've been loving Zo's music for years, and he just seems to get better and better – easily one of the most important contemporary talents repping the Detroit scene, and a visionary soul artist who carries on the legacy of that city's most righteous sounds! Zo's keyboards are as wonderful as ... read more CD
Listen Up, 2005. Used ... $11.99
A collection of work from the current Chicago soul underground – spearheaded by the McKenzie Burns Project, but also featuring tunes from some of our favorite other artists from the scene! Given Chicago's rich soul heritage, it's no surprise that the work on the set is extremely solid – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Island (UK), 1998. Used 2CD ... $11.99
The last of the legendary Rebirth Of The Cool series – and a double-length set that goes even farther than previous volumes! By the time of this one, the scene that first inspired the series was really stretching into new dimensions – so as well as classic-inspired new jazz and soul ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sweet Soul (Japan), 2016. Used ... $18.99
A killer collection of contemporary soul – put together by a Japanese label that's building a great reputation for digging out the coolest corners of the global underground! The set definitely earns the "world" in its title, as the singers here aren't just from the US scene – ... read more CD
(Includes obi!)
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