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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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Tribe (UK), 2013. Used ... $6.99
Warm audio therapy from Nathan Adams – an artist who works here in a sublime blend of club and soul – with a style that maybe recalls the best of the Naked Music generation – or maybe the tightest work of Peven Everett too! There's a warm glow to most of the album – but not ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve (Japan), 2002. Used ... $13.99
The second album by Japanese singer Akiko – and light years ahead of her first! This set brings Akiko's jazzy vocals into contact with work by a number of different arrangers and producers – including Keiji Matsumoto, Yoshito Tanaka, and Swing Out Sister! The range of tracks is really ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Carleen Anderson —
True Spirit ... CD Virgin, 1994. Used ... $3.99
The lovely lady from the Young Disciples steps out on her own – making the move to a solo act that so many other Brit female soul singers were doing at the time! Luckily, Carleen's got a voice that really holds up to such a shift – stretching out here on some wonderful tracks that show ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Erykah Badu —
Baduizm ... CD Universal, 1997. Used ... $2.99
A landmark debut from the mighty Erykah Badu – a record that really set the world on fire when it first appeared – and which continues to blow our minds all these many years later! There's a simple, straightforward grace to the album that comes through immediately – as Erykah ... read more CD
Universal, 1997. Used ... $3.99
A surprising second album from Erykah Badu – a live recording, coming right on the heels of her first studio set – and showing that the girl's equally great without any added production work! The feel is warm, earth, and wonderful – intimate, and richly spiritual – as ... read more CD
Verve, 2019. Used ... $7.99
Philip Bailey's looking hipper than usual on the cover – and he's sounding hipper than usual within – thanks to fantastic production help from Robert Glasper, Christian McBride, and Chick Corea – all artists who play on the record, and help give Bailey a really timeless sense of ... (Soul, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Love Will Find A Way ... CD 13.99
Compendia, 2004. Used ... $9.99
Sweet and smooth blue eyed soul from Pete Belasco – recorded with lots of jazzy undertones, and a really warm full sound that's mighty nice! Pete knows very well that less is more, and unlike other singers of his nature who can sometimes push things too much with a fake soul sound, Pete ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony (Japan), 2002. Used ... $9.99
The third album from Japanese soul singer Bird – sounding lovelier here than ever before! Bird produced the whole album herself – and it's a fantastic blend of strings, beats, acoustic guitar, and her wonderful vocals. The sound here is even stronger than before – "Gokujo&qu ... read more CD
(This out of print limited version comes in an extremely beautiful package – a tri-fold cover with beautiful colors and photos, and a really nice book!)
Dome (UK), 2013. Used ... $14.99
No need for a leap of faith where Bluey's concerned – as we've been loving his music with Incognito for many many years, and we're more than happy to hear the man on his own! The vibe here is every bit as soulful and righteous as the best Incognito work – but there's also a more ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Verve (Germany), 2008. Used 2 Discs ... $11.99
The deepest album we've heard in years from Till Bronner – a beautiful collection of Brazilian-tinged tunes, performed with a host of wonderful guest stars! Bronner plays his usual trumpet, and also sings a bit too – in that warmly raspy voice that we first grew to love during his Chet ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Innovative Leisure, 2019. Used ... $1.99
A really great second set from Harriet Brown – one of those "recorded at home" soul records that may well set the tone for a generation to come! Brown's got this always-skittish, almost-nervous approach to his music – one that often echoes the lyrics of the tunes, and their ... read more CD
Also available Mall Of Fortune ... LP 9.99
D'Angelo —
Voodoo ... CD Virgin, 2000. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Sweet and gritty soul from D'Angelo – who takes a huge step into deeper territory on Voodoo – and it's one of the most monumental records of its time! On one level, Voodoo works as a nicely stripped-down session with a very classic soul feel. Gone are the overzealous flourishes that ... read more CD
Ropeadope, 2020. Used ... $2.99
Tracks "Really Human" and "Full Grown" co-produced by Georgia Anne Muldrow. CD
Basileus, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Joseph Diamond's definitely not your typical New Yorker – he's a heck of a great pianist with a sweetly smooth style that nicely mixes up jazz and Latin influences! The sound here is a warm blend of acoustic keys, percussion, and some slight electric touches – all in a mode that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Expansion (UK), 2010. Used ... $11.99
A mellow soul killer from Dira J Sugandi – working here with production from Bluey, and help from the rest of the Incognito crew! In a way, the album's almost an Incognito record at heart – yet Dira's vocals and overall approach really help give it a fresh feel too – a mode that ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Blackout, 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Essential wisdom, knowledge, and grooves from one of the greatest groups going! Fertile Ground may hail from Baltimore, but they've got a global impact – and are one of the few combos we can think of with a power to rival the most righteous groups of the 70s. Fertile Ground's power lies not ... read more CD
(Out of print, digipack case has some light edgewear.)
Soul Cycle, 2020. Used ... $8.99
Jesse Fischer on piano, rhodes, wurlitzer, Hammond B-3, Moog Little Phatty, Prophet Rev2, Juno 106, mandolin, voice and percussion, Billy Bass on trumpet, Godwin Louis on soprano and alto saxophone, Morgan Guerin on tenor saxophone and drums, Jordan Peters on guitar, David Cutler on bass, Obed ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Epic, 1999. Used ... $2.99
Macy's first album, debuting her raw approach to both singing and lyrical content. With "I've Committed Murder", "Why Didn't You Call Me", "Sex-o-matic Venus Freak", "A Moment To myself", "Do Something" and "The Letter". CD
Mayer Hawthorne —
Strange Arrangement ... CD Stones Throw, 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The full length debut of Mayer Hawthorne for Stones Throw – with both classic Motown and 60s & 70s Detroit indie soul influences, done the right way, and all of it wonderful and true to his heroes – after some promising early singles, we can now say emphatically that Mayer Hawthorne ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Talkin' Loud/Polygram (Japan), 1997. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
Canyon (Japan), 2002. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A great album gets even better – as Bluey and crew open the door, and let in a host of great guest talents to remix their impeccable Who Needs Love album! The set's got all the soulful magic of the original – a lasting groove that goes deeper than any of Incognito's recent albums, and ... read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Shanachie, 2012. Used ... $9.99
Soulful, not surreal – a sublime set of sounds from Incognito – one of the few groups who could ever stay this great for so long! The record's overflowing with everything we love about Incognito – that warm blend of soul, jazz, and funk – trained in the best 70s elements at ... read more CD
Boney James —
Body Language ... CD Warner, 1999. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover)
Jhelisa —
Language Electric ... CD Dorado (UK), 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The second LP from this enigmatic UK soul diva. The album, like her first, has a tightly produced sample-driven funk groove, with lots of warm keyboard touches that work well with Jhelisa's shimmering vocals. There's definitely a bit more spaciness to the production style here, but it works ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Island, 1992. Used ... $6.99
A classic bit of London funky guitar from Ronny Jordan – the heir apparent to Grant Green and Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones – and one of the best new players of his generation! The set takes the older funky guitar styles of the 60s soul jazz generation, and fuses it with a 90s nujazz ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Antidote ... CD 5.99(Out of print.)
4th & Broadway, 1992. Used ... $5.99
A classic bit of London funky guitar from Ronny Jordan – the heir apparent to Grant Green and Ivan Boogaloo Joe Jones – and one of the best new players of his generation! The set takes the older funky guitar styles of the 60s soul jazz generation, and fuses it with a 90s nujazz ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Antidote ... CD 6.99(Out of prin)
Concord, 2017. Used ... $9.99
Valerie June's been bubbling under for almost a decade – recording work with other artists, doing a variety of projects, and finally getting her chance to shine in the spotlight with her previous debut – yet it may well be this well-crafted second album that finally puts the singer over ... read more CD
(Cover appears to be signed by the artist.)
Valerie June —
Pushin' Against A Stone ... CD Concord, 2013. Used ... $4.99
A really compelling mix of folk roots and deeper soul – served up here by one of the most unique artists we've heard in years! Valerie June is really carving out some unique territory here – singing and playing guitar at a level that feels rooted in Appalachia, but also sometimes ... read more CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Hidden Beach/Sony, 2003. Used ... $2.99
Just when you thought Philadelphia had shown us all its great new soul singers, another fantastic act pops into the limelight! Kindred The Family Soul are a treasure, and the kind of group we can warm to on first listen! This debut record for Hidden Beach is a rich blend of male and female vocals ... read more CD
Flatline Collective, 2014. Used ... $4.99
A beautiful debut from Ruth Koleva – a singer with roots in Bulgaria, but an ability to sing in a really universal style – a crisp take on 21st Century soul music that's bound to make her a real up-and-comer in the global soul underground! The album's got a perfect groove from start to ... read more CD
(Punch through digipack spine.)
Amel Larrieux —
Infinite Possibilities ... CD Epic, 1999. Used ... $4.99
A seminal set in helping shape the sound of Neo Soul for the 21st Century – the solo debut of Amel Larreiux, recorded after an initial rise to fame in Groove Theory! The set's got a simple, yet seductive groove – a mix of spare beats and keyboards that really gives Amel's sweet vocals ... read more CD
Lauryn Hill —
MTV Unplugged 2.0 ... CD Columbia, 2002. Used 2 CDs ... $2.99
Ms Hill's notorious double album follow up to the Miseducation Of. . .album – a pretty nice set of unvarnished, intimate performances that would have gone done a lot smoother in an earlier era! After the whirlwind success of her first solo album, Lauryn, either a) decided that the peak of ... (Hip Hop, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Vibrafon (Japan), 1995. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print, includes obi which has a small Japanese prom sticker over the barcode.)
Bruno Mars —
Unorthodox Jukebox ... CD Atlantic, 2012. Used ... $4.99
We're always hard-pressed to define that certain something that makes Bruno Mars so great – that unusual quality that isn't quite soul, isn't quite pop, and which almost takes us back to some of our favorite crossover moments of the early 80s. Bruno's got this classic raspy voice, but ... read more CD
Columbia, 1998. Used ... Just Sold Out!
The second album by smooth soul singer Maxwell – and every bit as great as the first! Although the vibe is modern, the sound is quite classic – with lush warm arrangements that perfectly wrap up Maxwell's sweet and soulful vocals. The record picks up a tradition that was left off by ... read more CD
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Boobeescoot, 2012. Used ... $6.99
A brilliant setting for the soulful Frank McComb – a stretched out live performance that unlocks a whole new side of Frank's talents, and makes us love him even more than before! The tunes are very laidback – and McComb accompanies himself on Fender Rhodes and acoustic piano with an ... read more CD
(This is Frank McComb's own version – a self produced CDR in a slimline case, with color copy cover.)
Polygram (Japan), 2000. Used 2 CDs ... Just Sold Out!
Special limited 2CD version! This sparkling single is one of her best yet – with an extended groove on both sides, and a style of production and songwriting that pushers her deeper and deeper into new territory. "Mysteries Of Life" is an amazing track – one that starts with ... read more CD
(Out of print. Includes slipcase and obi!)
Pony Canyon (Japan), 2003. Used ... $6.99
Japanese singer Moet meets up with Jean-Paul "Bluey" Maunick of Incognito – and the result is a jazzy set of tunes that crackle with the Incognito touch! The album's got a mix of English and Japanese lyrics, and backings done in that blend of classic jazz and soul that first made ... read more CD
Cheeky I, 2001. Used 2 CDs ... $7.99
Brilliant work by one of our favorite NuSoul singers! N'Dambi's moving way past her Little Lost Girls Blues album on this set – a beautiful 2CD set that showcases a much more expansive musical vision than before! The set's got the feel of a laidback studio session with N'Dambi – as ... read more CD
(Out of print, digipack has some edgewear, nothing major.)
Shanachie, 2005. Used ... $4.99
An incredible departure for Meshell Ndegeocello – a jazz-based project with a sound that's different than any of her other work! The album shows a depth that we never expected – a richly instrumental mode that's only touched by vocals on a few songs – and which is mostly ... read more CD
(Tray card has cutout notch.)
Talkin' Loud (UK), 1991. Used ... $8.99
A classic of independent soul, and a record that showed the world that the indie spirt wasn't dead – even in the 90's. Omar put this debut album together himself in his bedroom, recorded the whole thing for under 30,000 pounds, and after a brief run issuing it himself, sold the album to ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Expansion (UK), 2013. Used ... $4.99
The first we've heard from this UK group – but given the strength of the record, we're betting we'll be digging them for many years to come! The album's a great no-nonsense contemporary soul affair – put together in a really old school sort of way that recalls the energy of Brand New ... read more CD
Blue Note, 2020. Used ... $16.99
A heck of a step forward for Gregory Porter – and we're stunned to say that, because he's already had so many great steps forward in his career! Gregory's already been a hell of a singer for years – we've loved him since the very first note he ever recorded – but with a record ... (Vocalists, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available (EU deluxe edition – in a book-styled cover, with bonus tracks!)
All Rise (deluxe edition – with bonus tracks) ... CD 19.99
All Rise (2LP pressing) ... LP 28.99
Jupiter (Finland), 2004. Used 2CD ... $9.99
A motherlode of funky grooves from Q-Continuum – the loose collection of Finnish musicians who work under a tighter format as the group Quintessence! The Q-Continuum sound is looser and more funk-based than that of Quintessence – but comes across with a similar depth of soul, really ... read more CD
Quiet Boys —
Bosh! ... CD Acid Jazz/Hollywood, 1995. Used ... $2.99
A sweet steppers classic that never gets old – one of the best albums ever by The Quiet Boys, a UK acid jazz outfit who broke big on both sides of the Atlantic in the 90s! The group's the brainchild of jazz DJ Chris Bangs – and the work here is steeped in older jazz funk influences, ... read more CD
(Out of print. Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Texicalli (Finland), 2002. Used ... $2.99
Wonderfully groovy, chill out soul from Finland's Quintessence – and warm batch of tracks the blends the echoey, tripped out 70s jazz aesthetic with hip hop and club production techniques as seamlessly as just about anything out there! Sublime keys, trumpet and occasional fluegelhorn lilt ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner, 2006. Used ... $2.99
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(Out of print.)
Right Now, 2012. Used ... $3.99
A damn great step forward for the Right Now – a record that's got an even sharper sound and deeper focus than their debut – and a surprisingly soulful sound as well! The group are way more than just another funky combo – thanks to lead vocals from Stefanie Berecz, who has this ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Warner, 1996. Used ... $1.99
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(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Phillippe Saisse Acoustique Trio —
My Favorite Songs ... CD 441, 2003. Used ... $2.99
Wonderful work from a real up-and-comer – a bright young jazz artist who seems to get better and better with each new record! Philippe Saisse takes his "acoustic" tag here with a grain of salt – as the French keyboardist also plays Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer organ, and vibes on ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jill Scott —
Experience – Jill Scott 826+ ... CD Epic/Hidden Beach, 2001. Used 2 CDs ... $1.99
Ok so she's got a Grammy – but that makes us love her even more! Jill Scott is one of the greatest soul artists to emerge in the past decade – and this second album avoids the usual "sophomore slump" by showing a whole new side of her talents! Disc one is a great live set ... read more CD
(Out of print, small cutout hole through case.)
Jill Scott —
Real Thing – Words & Sounds Vol 3 (CD & DVD deluxe edition) ... CD Hidden Beach, 2007. Used CD & DVD ... $8.99
Mindblowing work from Jill Scott – possibly the best thing we've heard from her since her classic debut – and a record that reminds us that she's still one of the greatest soul singers around! Jill's a bit more grown up here than before – shaking off some of the more passive ... read more CD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Epic/Hidden Beach, 2000. Used ... $4.99
The incredible debut of the mighty Jill Scott – a record that asks and answers a question with the title – then goes on to not only establish Jill as one of the freshest soul music talents of her generation, but also an artist who set the tone for so many others to follow! The record ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Soulestial Elements, 2002. Used ... $6.99
The first full length album by Seek – one of the leading lights in the hip Atlanta scene that also includes Laurnea, Donnie, and Julie Dexter! The record's been in the works for years, but it's been worth waiting for – as the group's evolved into a really tight soul outfit with a great ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Red Butterfly Music, 2003. Used ... $4.99
A very righteous set of tracks from Shelley Nicole and her Blakbushe ensemble – a lot more powerful than some of the other underground soul sets of recent years, and done with lots of full-on instrumental touches on keyboards, guitar, and bass – making for a style that recalls some of ... read more CD
Jive, 2001. Used ... $9.99
A really beautiful album from Smoke City – one of their most Brazilian-tinged efforts yet, and a sunny blend of London soul with the warmth of the Rio scene. The group, if anything, have only gotten gentler over the years – and this album's a sweet mix of light vocals, acoustic guitar, ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Naked Vibes (UK), 1995. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print.)
Festival Park, 2018. Used ... $1.99
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(CDr release in a slim paper sleeve.)
Virgin, 2007. Used CD & DVD ... $6.99
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(Out of print, digipack case has some edgewear.)
S Curve, 2003. Used ... $2.99
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 CD
(BMG music club pressing.)
Ovum, 1997. Used ... $4.99
... CD
(Barcode has a cutout hole.)
Sylk 130 —
Rising (radio edit, 95 north club mix, joshua's dubble bubble dub, king britt's '80s dub) ... CD Six Degrees, 2011. Used ... $3.99
Features vocal by Kathy Sledge. CD
(Mark through barcode.)
Carl Thomas —
Emotional ... CD Bad Boy, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Thundercat —
Drunk ... CD Brainfeeder, 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic work from one of the most compelling mainstream talents in recent years – an artist who can get wide fame and acclaim, yet keep on pushing the boundaries into fresh new cosmic territory! This album may well be Thundercat's masterpiece – not just a summation of all the ideas ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
Third Ear (Japan), 2008. Used Gatefold ... $18.99
It's been 10 years since 2000 Black first started catching our ears, and they've never sounded better! This album's way more than just a "next set" of grooves from the pair – as it really shows a growth over time, a unified musical vision that has them hitting some of the same ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print, includes obi.)
Universal (France), 2004. Used ... $8.99
A gem of a record from one of the greatest mainstream soul artists working in Europe – the incredible Cunnie Williams, stepping forth here with his strongest record to date! Cunnie's come far far from his early years as just a soul voice on dance tracks – and the set's got a really ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Amy Winehouse —
Back To Black ... CD Universal, 2006. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible album from Amy Winehouse – even way better than her fantastic debut! Although a contemporary soul album, this one's steeped in tradition – soul styles that run the gamut from Detroit down to Kingston, and which are carried off here with a rougher, sharper-edged sound than ... read more CD
Lizz Wright —
Salt ... CD Verve, 2003. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A sweet young jazz singer – steeped in the traditions of Dee Dee Bridgewater and Dianne Reeves, striking out on her own in a really solid debut album! The set's got a warm, jazzy feel – lots of keyboards and piano in the backings, but done in a way that lifts up the voice of Lizz on a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Expansion (UK), 2019. Used ... $6.99
A killer collection of contemporary soul – served up in a way that really understands what makes classic soul music so great, then finds a way to provide a similar vibe from music that's new! And by that, we don't mean that the music is retro, or old-sounding at all – just that it's ... (Funky Compilations, Neo Soul) read more CD
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