Neo Soul — In Stock — CDs 
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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Aloe Blacc —
Good Things ... CD Stones Throw, 2010. Used ... $4.99
Cinematic soul rooted in the rawer organ, drums and horns vibes that resonated deeply in records from north to south in the 70s – done with a lean, tight and head nodding groove no doubt informed by Aloe Blacc's own roots in hip hop – on his best album yet and one of best raw soul ... read more CD
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Motown, 2006. Used ... $1.99
India Arie continues her sensuous journey in sound – working here in the same earthy blend of acoustic and electric elements that made other records so great, and showing that she's still one of the strongest voices in contemporary soul! The record's got a personal, intimate quality that's ... read more CD
(Out of print, barcode has a cutout hole.)
Motown, 2002. Used ... $2.99
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
BTG, 2009. Used ... $3.99
Sweet sweet work from Teodross Avery – a musician who's way more than the smooth jazz player you might expect! Teodross steps out here as a mini-maestro in soul – writing and producing the whole album with a well-rounded, soul-based approach that has Teo in the lead on saxes – ... read more CD
(CDr pressing.)
Teodross Avery, 2001. Used ... $5.99
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Erykah Badu —
Mama's Gun ... CD Universal, 2000. Used ... $2.99
A millennial classic from Erykah Badu – a set that came along right as the current century was starting up, to show a soulful path that would keep things strong for many years to come! The album grabbed a bigger audience than Erykah's first, but still kept things strong – really ... read more CD
(Motown pressing – note that the track list varies from what is printed on the back or in the booklet, and does not include "Props To A Lonely People" – correct sequence is printed on the CD. Punch through barcode.)
Interscope, 2001. Used ... $1.99
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.)
Hidden Beach/Sony, 2003. Used ... $4.99
Sweet jazzy funk from trombonist Jeff Bradshaw – but way more than a jazz album, as Jeff's working here with help from a huge variety of artists that include Jill Scott, Darius Rucker, Floetry, Glenn Lewis, Bilal, N'Dambi, and Carol Riddick! This all-star assortment makes the album a ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
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Delicious Vinyl, 1990. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Delicious Vinyl/Capitol, 1995. Used ... $1.99
A key addition to any collection of The Brand New Heavies! The set features remixes of some of the group's best tracks, plus a few older and rarer cuts, and some other favorites. Titles include "Mind Trips (BNH rmx)", "Bang", "Brother Sister (Angel rmx)", "Keep ... read more CD
(Promotional sticker on booklet cover & stamp on CD, mark through barcode.)
Chi City, 2001. Used ... $9.99
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 ... $11.99
Purpose/Wood (Japan), 2001. Used ... $8.99
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.)
Brash, 2004. Used ... $2.99
A nicely stripped-down debut from Atlanta native Anthony David – a songwriter and vocalist who recalls Bill Withers and Terry Callier with his deeply soulful, and often quite folksy groove – albeit with modern production values! The best bits on the album are the acoustic-based touches ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
JCR/Compost (Germany), 2001. Used ... $4.99
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 ... $4.99
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 ... $2.99
Blackbyrd, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Ahhh . . . What a treat! Peace Of Mind is the debut ep of Julie Dexter – a wonderful soul singer who we guarantee will be huge! Julie's got a sweet jazzy style that mixes together classic elements of 70s soul with tight modern instrumentation on electric piano and bass – in a warm ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Giant Step/Motown, 2002. Used ... $4.99
"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.)
Giant Step, 2001. Used ... $2.99
Great work from Donnie – a hell of a soul singer, and a talent that will be huge! Donnie's got a warm vocal style that reminds us a lot of his namesake Donny Hathaway – and the work on this ep has a similar 70s approach to mellow soul, warm, round, deep, and with slight touches of ... read more CD
Lizz Fields, 2003. Used ... $3.99
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 ... read more CD
(Out of print. Original CDr pressing.)
Sony, 2017. Used ... $7.99
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
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Universal Republic, 2011. Used ... $3.99
Mayer Hawthorne moves to the majors on How Do You Do – bringing that fun, neo classic bedroom soul sound he did so well on Stones Throw with him – pretty much picking up right where Strange Arrangement left off! The Mayer Hawthorne story was a strange one from the start – white ... read more CD
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Sonar Kollektiv (Germany), 2004. Used ... $12.99
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.)
Blue Note, 2016. Used ... $6.99
Derrick Hodge blows our mind yet again – and reminds us with this set that he's way more than just a bassist who's known for his earlier work with Robert Glasper! Instead, Hodge takes on a whole host of different instruments – and often provides most of the music on most of the tracks, ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
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Mercury/Talkin' Loud, 1999. Used ... $2.99
More than a decade of work from Incognito, and Bluey's still going strong! The group here are picking up some of the 21st Century Soul touches of late 90s Talking Loud – but that's a great thing by us, as they forge together the warmth of their earlier tunes with the crisp freshness of the ... read more CD
Warner, 2005. Used ... $2.99
Powerhouse nusoul chanteuse Leela James recruits an all star slate of guests behind the boards for her Warner Bros debut – but it's the specter of soul greats such as Chaka Kahn, Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Betty Davis, and Ike-era Tina Turner that really inform the sound! Leela has the ... read more CD
Nia, 2014. Used ... $9.99
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.)
Kindred The Family Soul —
Couple Friends ... CD Shanachie, 2014. Used ... $8.99
Always-great work from Kindred The Family Soul – the unassuming duo who've really kept things strong over the years – and who always win us over with records like this! The pair sing together wonderfully – with a vibe that's rooted in spiritual modes, but turned towards very ... read more CD
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Columbia, 1995. Used ... $3.99
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Arista, 2001. Used ... $0.99
A bit of a guilty pleasure – but a pretty darn great batch of smooth soul tracks, percolated through with popping beats on most tracks, but also awash in warm keyboards that fit perfectly with Kenny's stretched out vocal approach. Think of D'Angelo with a bit of a mainstream R&B twist, ... (Soul, Neo Soul) read more CD
LeSun, 2003. Used ... $4.99
An excellent bit of modern soul – very much in the vein of Jill Scott, Laurnea, N'Dambi, or some of the other current underground divas from the US indie soul scene! Ledisi's got a heck of a voice – very rich and mellow, in a style that reminds us a bit of classic work by jazzy soul ... read more CD
(Out of print. Spine has a cutout mark.)
Lee, 2017. Used ... $2.99
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
GOOD/Columbia, 2010. Used ... $1.99
John Legend shakes loose of the contemporary pop soul style of his previous couple of records with a comparatively raw and direct soul vibe – revisiting some of best socially aware, emotionally resonant and still relevant songs of the 60s & 70s! The best tracks on the set are the ones ... read more CD
Epic, 2002. Used ... $3.99
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.)
Mia Melodic, 2003. Used ... $5.99
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.)
Kitty (Japan), 1996. Used ... $19.99
Great record that has Monday working with a host of different producers and remixers – all of whom do a great job with her jazzy soul sound. The album features production and playing by United Future Organization, Airto, Dred Scott, Flora Purim, DJ Krush, The Angel, Ray Hayden from Opaz, and ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kitty (Japan), 1996. Used ... $11.99
An album that has Monday Michiru returning to her jazz funk "roots", and singing with a band that plays live throughout, with no overdubs or samples. The band is a tight collective of young Japanese players, and they get a good hard sound that's reminiscent of the playing on the early ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Kitty (Japan), 1995. Used ... $4.99
The breakthrough LP that brought Monday Michiru out of Japan, and exposed her work to a new worldwide audience! The record (like so many of her others) features performances by a great array of cool guests, including Cleveland Watkiss, DJ Krush, and Simon Richmond of Palm Skin Productions. The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Polydor (Japan), 1998. Used ... $11.99
A bit shorter than her usual albums, but a great batch of tracks that has Monday's soulful voice in a setting that's a little bit more club-oriented than usual. The grooves are warm and jazzy, with lots of nice acoustic touches that keep things rooted in the same style as her earlier albums. The ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
NEC (Japan), 1993. Used ... $5.99
This 5 track CD features early work by one of Japan's greatest current soul singers, recorded early in her career, back when she was working with DJ Krush! Krush handled the rhythm tracks and arrangements for the material on the ep, which is released here as part of Universal's "Reproduction ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Artist Share, 2006. Used ... $6.99
Another top-shelf session from Monday Michiru – one of the few current artists who's been able to hold our attention for so many years, thanks to an ever-deepening quality in her work! Back at the end of the 90s, we were first amazed when Monday moved simpler dance-based work into more ... read more CD
(Out of print US pressing.)
Polygram (Japan), 1998. Used ... $6.99
Monday Michiru at her soulful best – working in a smooth modern setting, stepping out with a very seductive feel! "You Make Me" is an extremely catchy number – done with Shinichi Osawa in a warm Sakura Hills Disco mode – lots of beats at the bottom, and a snappingly ... read more CD
(Out of print, promotional sticker over barcode.)
Wave Hill, 2007. Used ... $5.99
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)
Maverick, 2003. Used ... $2.99
Another dazzling batch of tunes from Meshell Ndegeocello – an incredible songwriter and performer who may have peaked commercially a few years back, but she is still maturing in ways that stretch far, far beyond the chart singles she scored in the past! The woman has never put out the same ... read more CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp on booklet cover.)
Schema (Italy), 2017. Used ... $9.99
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
MCA, 1996. Used ... $3.99
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(Out of print, punch through barcode & sticker remnant on booklet cover.)
Warner, 2003. Used ... $3.99
A surprisingly wonderful departure for trumpeter Nicholas Payton – a mad set of space jazz, with roots that stretch back to electric Miles and Herbie of the 70s – but an overall sound that's 21st Century Soul all the way! Some of the tunes get quite abstract – with Payton blowing ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Digipack case has some edgewear & a penmark through barcode.)
Blue Note, 2017. Used ... $6.99
The great Gregory Porter in a very different setting than usual – working here with larger backings from an entire orchestra, as part of the album's tribute to Nat King Cole during his glory days at Capitol Records! The style here isn't the King Cole Trio vibe of the mid 40s, but instead ... (Vocalists, Neo Soul) read more CD
Blue Note, 2000. Used ... $2.99
Sweet sophisticated vocals from the great Dianne Reeves – singing here in a beautifully mellow live setting, more stripped-down than on a lot of her other studio albums. The group's very jazz-oriented – and Dianne shines nicely on great versions of "Afro Blue", "Triste&qu ... (Vocalists, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
550 Music/Sony, 1999. Used ... $0.99
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Pookie/Victor (Japan), 2004. Used ... $6.99
Raphael Saadiq gets his pimp strut on as Ray Ray – his nom de plume for this stellar set of sophisticated, yet trippy soul! Raphael ditched the major label for this second official solo album, and he's better off without it – if ever an artist needed the freedom to chase his own ideas, ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Polystar/G&N (Japan), 2006. Used Gatefold ... $9.99
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(Out of print, includes obi which has a sticker over the barcode.)
Hidden Beach/Victor (Japan), 2007. Used ... $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.)
Razor & Tie, 2007. Used ... $1.99
From the cover, Ryan Shaw looks like he might be this year's contender for American Idol – but he's actually a pretty decent soul singer with a real bent towards classic-styled work! We might have passed this one by were it not for the leadoff cut – a remake of The Sharpees' classic ... read more CD
(Small cutout hole through case.)
Ropeadope, 2018. Used CD & DVD ... $5.99
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
Shanachie, 2008. Used ... $6.99
These guys just keep getting better and better – growing up with a mature sound that we never would have expected a few decades back – to a level where they're easily one of the hippest, most sophisticated acts around! As on other recent albums, there's a really classic vibe going on ... read more CD
Shanachie, 2004. Used ... $8.99
Simply incredible work from Swing Out Sister – a group who left the charts decades ago, it seems, but who sound better and better with each passing year! This album may well be their best so far – a swirling blend of soul, jazz, bossa, and 60s mod touches – put together with an ... read more CD
Acid Jazz, 1995. Used ... $7.99
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.)
Island (UK), 1996. Used ... $4.99
A hell of a classic from UK singer Lewis Taylor – one of the best blue-eyed soul albums recorded in the 90s, and a record that's still years ahead of its time! In a stretch when so many others were putting out fake soul – or breathing heavily on downtempo records – Taylor found a ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Jazz & People (France), 2018. Used Gatefold ... $4.99
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
Palm, 2004. Used ... $0.99
Finally, here's a solo set from Martina Topley-Bird, the sweet counterpart to Tricky's raspy vocals on his best earlier albums! Martina takes a much more outgoing tack for her debut – which touches on stripped-down, bare bones acoustic soul, to full on aggressive funky rock. She's not ... read more CD
Skytown, 2016. Used ... $12.99
The grooves here go way past the surface level – mighty deep overall, and served up in that fantastic mix of jazzy fusion and club that we love so much from U-Nam! The guitarist just seems to get better and better with each new recording – mixing a 70s style of George Benson soloing ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Skytown, 2012. Used ... $7.99
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 ... $4.99
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 ... Just Sold Out!
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Water Seed Music, 2017. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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Concord, 2017. Used ... $8.99
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
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Listen Up, 2005. Used ... $14.99
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.)
Hidden Beach/Sony, 2005. Used ... $3.99
The wonderful Hidden Beach groove continues – smooth, but never slick – and a great attempt at bringing instrumental work to a much younger generation! There's a really jazzy sensibility here that's moved far beyond the roots of the series – a style that completely transforms the ... read more CD
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