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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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Highlife, 2007. Used ... $4.99 6.99
A great debut from June April – a spiritual singer/songwriter, but one who comes across with plenty of straight soul appeal as well! June's really got it all going on here – able to slide into a compelling soul tune at one minute, then serve up a mellower ballad the next – all ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Forward, 2022. New Copy ... $7.99 13.99
A damn great record from Aquakulture – and a set that's way more of an R&B album than we might have expected – fleshed-out, fully formed, and with a sense of tracks and timing that really makes for a great flow al the way through! There's a lot of guests on the record, and while we ... read more CD
Naive/Dramatico (UK), 2010. Used ... $4.99
A boundary skirting set of catchy soul from Asa – a Nigerian-born, Paris-based singer with a sound that's timelessly crafted and easy to love – ranging from rave up pop soul to more delicately layered and stripped down! Asa has just a bit of gravel in her voice, which works great and ... read more CD
(Includes slipcase.)
Sony (France), 2000. Used ... $5.99
An extremely well put-together album by this NuSoul combo! The record builds off the group's earlier work on Mo Wax, but takes things to the next level with a more fully developed sense of soul. The beats are as heavy as always, but there's also some wonderful instrumentation in the mix – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
P-Vine (Japan), 2006. Used ... $11.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
Universal (France), 2011. Used ... $4.99 8.99
A nice mix of singer-songwriter energy and soul from Ayo – an artist who seems to have only gotten more intense since we last heard from her! There's a bubbling power to most tracks here – a way of turning fragile, openly emotive sounds back on themselves – to create a new sort ... read more CD
(Comes in a small hardcover book)
Purpose, 2007. Used ... $4.99
No junkyard jewel here, as Maya Azucena sounds even better on this record than she did on her debut – more focused, more confident, and with a righteous groove that's really incredible! The album has Maya working with a small combo that's mostly acoustic – a mix of guitars, percussion, ... read more CD
Jon Batiste —
World Music Radio ... CD Verve, 2023. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Jon Batiste steps out of his jazzy comfort zone, and opens the door to a whole host of global elements – and also manages to step into the world of soul as well! The record's almost to Batiste what the Black Radio projects were to Robert Glasper – showing a growing cultural presence ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available World Music Radio (baby blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 39.99
Blue Note, 2022. New Copy ... $11.99 13.99
A mighty fresh debut from Domi and JD Beck – a duo who mix together keyboards and drums at a level that channels lots of styles from the global underground of the past decade or so, but with a jazzier sort of warmth, and a nicely soulful current throughout! The pair first got attention on a ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Not Tight (180 gram pressing) ... LP 24.99
Timmion (Finland), 2023. New Copy ... $15.99 16.99
Johnny Benavidez hits it right on the money here – serving up a set of laidback soul that feels like the classic material that would play big on the scene in East LA – music that's heartbreaking, but deep at the same time – graced with these very personal vocals from Johnny, and ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available My Echo, Shadow, & Me (pink vinyl pressing) ... LP 23.99
Benny Sings —
Champagne People ... CD Sonar Kollektiv (Germany), 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
A surprisingly soulful set from Holland's greatest contribution to modern music in years – the wonderful Benny Sings! Benny may hail from the Dutch side of the spectrum, but he sings in English, with a sound that's like the best of our current Neo Soul underground – nicely compressed ... read more CD
Sony (Japan), 2001. Used ... $1.99 2.99
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 ... read more CD
Naked, 2007. Used ... $7.99
Blue Six are definitely deepening the groove on this set – still staying in the warm Naked Music territory of their previous records, but also allowing space for some earthier, more organic elements in the mix! There's some great percussion that rumbles out at the bottom of some cuts – ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Melting Pot (Germany), 2011. Used ... $9.99
The best work yet from Kansas City groover Miles Bonny – smoldering, modern hip hop soul from a singer and a roster of collaborators and labelmates who started good – and get better and better with each new thing we hear! It's slow cooked material for the most part, but it pulls you ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more CD
Sonic Healing Ministries, 2023. New Copy ... $4.99 8.99
A record that continues that journey past jazz that reedman David Boykin has given us on a few recent releases – an EP that features two surprisingly soulful cuts, yet which still have some great tenor solos as well! Manu Wise delivers some lyrics on "Calculations" – a cut ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
(CDR release – direct from the artist!)
Sonic Healing Ministries, 2021. New Copy ... $2.99 8.99
David Boykin works here in a very different guise than his usual role as a saxophonist – stepping out here with a range of different singers, in a set of tracks that showcase a whole new side of his talents! The music is a mix of modern jazz vocals and contemporary soul modes – ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
(CDR release – direct from the artist!)
Brand New Heavies —
Shelter ... CD Delicious Vinyl, 1997. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An overlooked mid 90s set from The Brand New Heavies – not as hitbound as some of their earlier work, but still plenty darn great – recorded with a strong emphasis on the vocals, and a no-nonsense soul sound that's always refreshing! There's one or two instrumentals on the album, but ... read more CD
Cee-Lo —
Lady Killer ... CD Elektra, 2010. Used ... Just Sold Out!
One of the records that forever cemented Cee-Lo's role in the contemporary soul cosmos – a set that's got the singer in superstar territory that nobody could have imagined back when he was part of the Goodie Mob! Here, Cee-Lo's an uber-confident soul singer – soaring with a spirit that ... read more CD
Okeh, 2021. New Copy ... $8.99 14.99
Wonderfully righteous work from trumpeter Theo Croker – and a set that's really got the sort of majesty you might expect from the cover! Theo's never been a straight jazz artist on other records – but here, he really ups his game on the cosmic soul front – mixing in guest vocals ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Sony, 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Maybe the moodiest record we've ever heard from trumpeter Theo Croker – a set that blends together his earthy Afrofuturist experiments with other electric horn-based modes – maybe currents of 70s Miles or Jon Hassell, but served up in much more soul-based territory overall! Many cuts ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Dome (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $15.99 18.99
A set that's way more than just a "best of" from Anthony David – as it opens with his great recent cut "Heaven", a sublime duet with Algebra Blesset, and a stunning acoustic remake of a classic Womack tune from way back! The warmth of David's vocals has only deepened over ... read more CD
Afro Gigolo (UK), 2007. Used ... $8.99
An explosion of wonderful tracks – almost like finding a crateful of some of the best contemporary club work around, all sung by a single artist! We loved Victor Davies' Hear The Sound album tremendously, and this remix project takes the whole thing even further – pushing the ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony/Afro Gigolo (Japan), 2003. Used ... $9.99
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 ... read more CD
(Includes obi.)
Legacy, 2016. Used ... $4.99
Robert Glasper takes on the music of Miles Davis – in a set that's way more of Glasper's own than you might guess from the presentation! True, the tracks are all based around Miles Davis material from the Columbia Records vaults – but Robert really opens things up right away with his ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Bombay (Canada), 2000. Used ... $4.99
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(Out of print.)
Oonops Drops (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 16.99
Singer Lisa Decker shares the set with two different groups – Nautilus on one side, and Saturnvybz on the other – both of whom provide some great grooves for her vocals! Nautilus have a style that's nice and lean – a core funky trio with lots of sweet keyboards that slide in ... read more CD
Also available Soliloquise ... LP 28.99
EverLove, 2005. Used ... $4.99
Smooth jazz and sultry soul from the lovely D-Erania – an up-an-coming artist from the Chicago scene, stepping out here in a really well-crafted debut! D plays alto, soprano sax, and keyboards –a nd also vocalizes on some of the album's best tracks – stepping gently in a sweet ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Dinner Party (Terrace Martin, Robert Glasper, 9th Wonder, & Kamasi Washington) —
Enigmatic Society ... CD Sound Of Crenshaw, 2023. New Copy ... $10.99 13.99
Maybe the best work so far from this really wonderful group – a magnificent match of the keyboards of Robert Glasper, the saxophones of Terrace Martin and Kamasi Washington, and the superb production talents of 9th Wonder – all working together in a stunning blend of jazz, soul, funk, ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Enigmatic Society (yellow vinyl pressing) ... LP 22.99
Expansion (UK), 2010. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
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
City Slang, 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
McKinley Dixon has an amazing way of mixing depth with crisp, catchy production – at a level that delivers a record that's instantly personal, and pretty darn powerful – yet which also has a quality that could well make McKinley a superstar, if the world had any justice! The music ... (Hip Hop, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Beloved Paradise Jazz ... LP 23.99
Papa (UK), 2008. Used ... $6.99
One of the most soulful projects we've ever heard from Domu – a wonderful collaboration with singer Pete Simpson, whose vocals really bring a lot of focus to the set! The record's more of a soul session than the more skittish rhythms we've come to expect from Domu – and Simpson really ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
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.)
Electika (Japan), 2005. Used ... $11.99 22.99
Proof that going indie is one of the best things to happen to Adriana Evans – and an album that follows off the brilliance of her Nomadic album! The sound here is lean and clean – nicely stripped down to a highly percussive groove that's still nicely laidback – one that lets ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Expansion (UK), 2010. New Copy ... $9.99 16.99
Brilliant work from Adriana Evans – quite possibly her greatest record so far, and that's saying a lot, given how much we've loved everything she's done! There's a perfect, professional vibe to the whole set that's really amazing – soul music like soul music's supposed to be done ... read more CD
Studio Confession, 2001. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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(Out of print, original CDr release.)
Think (Japan), 2023. New Copy ... $22.99 28.99
Gorgeous sounds from Xenia Franca – a Brazilian soul singer with a sound and style that should make her huge, if the world has any justice – but who's also more than great enough as the kind of special discovery that keeps us searching for unusual music from around the globe! Xenia's ... (Brazil, Neo Soul) read more CD
Fantasy, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
The record that may well push Devon Gilfillian over the top – and a set that might also set a whole new standard in soul music as well! Devon's got a way of embracing the sensual presence of male soul stars from years back, while also presenting himself with a fragile, open quality that's ... read more CD
Also available Love You Anyway (clear vinyl pressing) ... LP 23.99
Blue Note, 2012. New Copy 2CD ... $18.99 29.98
The start of an amazing new chapter in the career of Robert Glasper – one that would soon set the tone for a number of other records to come! This set features loads of Glasper's enigmatic piano lines – those fluid, elliptical sounds that are always filled with plenty of soul and ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Columbia/Skyblaze, 2005. Used ... $3.99
Bay Area neo soul songstress Goapele returns – with a set of tracks that's much more rooted in a genuinely thoughtful and strident groove than just about any other contemporary soul artist on a major label! We were first introduced to Goapele thanks to her work with cats from the Bay's ... read more CD
Ubuntu, 2023. New Copy ... $8.99 9.99
Ray Greene was the vocalist in Tower of Power for a number of years, but with a record like this, it's clear that he's more than deserving to be out front on his own – as a soul singer with a range that lives up to some of the greats from years back, yet possessed of this very personal ... read more CD
Nathan Haines —
Squire For Hire ... CD Chilli Funk (UK), 2003. Used ... $7.99
Lordy – what a great album! This is the kind of record that only comes down the pike once in a rare while – a completely solid, totally great, exemplary "take it to the next level" sort of album that you'll be playing for years! Nathan Haines already had our attention with ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Out of print.)
Wenha, 2004. New Copy ... $7.99 15.99
Wendell Harrison changes up his groove once again – hitting a smooth, urban-styled jazz mode – one that features vocals on a number of cuts, including a great guest appearance from Jean Carne! The overall feel of the set is like some of Harrison's albums of the 80s – a bit smooth ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Gearbox (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $17.99 19.99
Drummer Emanuel Harrold is way more than just a musician on the set – and the record is way more than jazz as well – as Emanuel works with some great guests throughout, and turns the whole thing into a record that's more like some soul-styled soundsystem overall! There's definitely ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available We Da People ... LP 31.99
Ropeadope, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 14.98
The debut of father/daughter soul duo Dorian Holley and Nayanna Holley – stepping out here on a set of classic tunes that are mostly remade with their unique approach to the music! Instrumentation is lean and laidback – graced with lots of great organ and Fender Rhodes from jazz great ... read more CD
Fantasy, 2013. Used ... $6.99
James Hunter at the Daptone Studios – working here with Bosco Mann production, and a sound that's much rawer than before! James has always had one hell of a voice, but this time around he also gets a bit more bite in his music too – a funky undercurrent that's more late 60s soul than ... read more CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Daptone, 2020. Used ... $6.99
One of the best things that ever happened to singer James Hunter was the moment he formed his James Hunter Six – a great combo who've really helped Hunter deepen his groove in recent years! James was always a great vocalist – one of the best blue-eyed soul singers of the past 20 years ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more CD
Nature Sounds, 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
The regal image on the cover really fits the spirit of the record – as Shafiq Husayn seems to be channeling some sort of subtle majesty throughout – really focusing his already-great talents, and maybe winning himself a rightful spot at the head of the table of the contemporary soul ... read more CD
Also available So Gold ... LP 25.99
P-Vine (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 24.99
A set that's as playful as the image on its cover – and one that's pretty darn soulful too – a really great criss-crossing of modes from a trio of three very different personalities who manage to come together with a vibe that's very much their own! The combination of three almost ... read more CD
Verve/Talkin' Loud, 1997. Used ... $0.99 1.99
A tightly woven batch of jazzy soul tracks – the usual from Bluey and Incognito, classier than most soul you'll find on the market today, and with a depth that gives the work a distinctly classic sound! Titles include "Dark Side of The Cog", "Out Of The Storm", "Livin ... read more CD
(CRC pressing.)
Rainbow Blonde, 2022. New Copy ... $11.99 12.99
There's a very righteous image on the cover of this album from Jose James – one that evokes a record from Alice Coltrane, which might hide the fact that the album's a tremendous tribute to the music of Erykah Badu! Clearly, Badu's been a huge force in soul music for years, and opened the ... read more CD
Blue Note (Japan), 2015. Used ... $14.99
A sublime take on the music of Billie Holiday – served up in the tremendous vocals of Jose James! In the notes, James recalls that the music of Holiday is one of his first memories of childhood – and goes onto explain how much her music has meant to him over the years – a ... read more CD
(SHM-CD pressing! Includes obi.)
Soulnari, 2005. Used ... $6.99
Finally – the first full length album by Jiva, a group that we've loved for their singles in recent years, and have been dying to hear more of! Jiva are one of the strongest acts on the current Atlanta scene – a warmly soulful group who've also got a nice touch of jazz – and a ... read more CD
Jiva & Others —
Reloved & Reloving – The Remix Album ... CD Soulnari, 2009. Used ... Just Sold Out!
Jiva gets plenty of love, and spreads the loving back, too – in this sweet little collection that not only features remixes of their own work, but also has some Jiva-remixed tracks as well! The core vibe is very much in the best Jiva Atlanta soul mode – warmly righteous, and filled ... read more CD
Dead Oceans, 2022. New Copy ... $8.99
A really great follow-up to the first collaboration between Khruangbin and Leon Bridges – one with a title that's similar to the first, but a sound that's nicely different too! It's almost as if the group take the "moon" in the title seriously – and go for a more laidback, ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more CD
Tru Thoughts (UK), 2009. Used ... $4.99
Solo soul from Kinny – the vocalist who was last heard in the company of Espen Horne, as part of Kinny & Horne – but who's working here with a host of different artists on the Tru Thoughts label! Kinny's got a nice dose of deep soul in her vocals – one that puts her in the ... read more CD
Polydor (Australia), 2012. Used 2 CDs ... $4.99
The full length debut for Michael Kiwanuka – a record that stands out brilliantly, not only for it's strength and depth – but also because almost no one is making airy, often acoustic soul music on a major label in 2012! The record has been compared to Terry Callier's work with ... read more CD
(With a bonus disc of the Ethan Johns Session, packaged in an LP style sleeve which has some edgewear.)
First Word (UK), 2022. New Copy 2CDs ... $13.99 16.99
A very cool double-length package – one that brings together two full albums from trumpeter Takuya Kuroda! First up is Midnight Crisp – a set that furthers Kuroda's experiments in pushing farther past the jazz of his roots – still graced with plenty of strong trumpet work and ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Midnight Crisp EP ... LP 18.99
Big Crown, 2021. New Copy ... $6.99 14.98
Lady Wray has been giving us music for almost a decade – going back to her initial work in the duo Lady – but she's really stepping forward strongly with this record, and maybe finally reaching that level that will get her the sort of wider attention she deserves! While some of Wray's ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more CD
Soul Has No Tempo/P-Vine (Japan), 2019. New Copy ... $9.99 24.99
A really great bit of blue-eyed soul from Laneous – a singer who doesn't try to ape classic modes like some of his contemporaries, but who instead brings together a groove that's certainly got an influence from hip hop as much as it does classic soul – yet which is delivered on some ... read more CD
Amel Larrieux —
Infinite Possibilities ... CD Epic, 1999. Used ... Just Sold Out!
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
Erasound, 2003. Used ... $0.99 9.99
Beautiful work from Laurnea – some of her best ever! The set's got a polish and precision that we've never heard in her work before – a bold leap forward with a sound that really puts her at the forefront of the current soul underground. The album's a fiercely collaborative effort, ... read more 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
Lee, 2022. New Copy 2CDs ... $6.99 15.99
Lee's always been one of the most compelling artists in the neo soul underground – from his early work in Square Egg, to the handful of solo albums he's given us over the years – and although it's been awhile since we heard from his last, the singer seems to have honed his craft even ... read more CD
Afrasia, 2017. Used ... $9.99
Fantastic work from Carmen Lundy – one of our favorite jazz singers of all time, and an artist who keeps on giving us her best as the years go on! This album's definitely some of Carmen's best – as it features the singer working with a wonderful group that includes Jeff Parker on ... (Vocalists, Neo Soul) read more CD
Columbia, 2009. Used CD & DVD ... $2.99 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
(Digipack case has some light edgewear.)
Janelle Monae —
Age Of Pleasure ... CD Warner, 2023. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Janelle Monae took a bit of a rest between this album and her last – but given the results, it feels like she's really recharged her groove in that surprisingly long stretch! Not that Janelle needed recharging at all – but there's something here that sets the record apart from earlier ... read more CD
Sony (Japan), 2004. Used 2CD ... $14.99 19.99
A live recording that reworks Mondo Grosso's Next Wave album – and adds in a lot of extra bits! The set's got the feel of a spacious amphitheater concert, but is filled with new mixes of Mondo Grosso's soulful club work – interspersed with a few additional tunes, all mixed together ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony (Japan), 2004. Used 2CD ... $14.99 18.99
A live recording that reworks Mondo Grosso's Next Wave album – and adds in a lot of extra bits! The set's got the feel of a spacious amphitheater concert, but is filled with new mixes of Mondo Grosso's soulful club work – interspersed with a few additional tunes, all mixed together ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Sony (Japan), 2001. Used ... $4.99
One of the best albums of 2000 gets remixed! Mondo Grosso's MG4 is one of our favorite new albums of recent years – a fantastic blend of soul, jazz, Brazilian rhythms, and two-step production – and this new album takes all the best elements, and makes them even better. The list of ... read more CD
(Out of print, promotional stamp and small sticker on back of case.)
Trama (Brazil), 2005. Used ... $11.99
A bold move forward for Ed Motta – an artist who's already been making plenty of bold moves in the past few years! Aystelum further expands on the musical journey begun by Ed on Dwitza and Poptical – but it really pushes the envelope even more, and brings a lot more cosmic jazz and ... read more CD
Blue Note, 2023. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Meshell Ndegeocello just seems to grow more and more with each new record – quite a feat, given how unique she was at the start! Yet this record clearly marks a new chapter in her wonderful legacy – effortlessly weaving together soul, funk, and plenty of jazzy inspiration – all ... read more CD
Also available Omnichord Real Book ... LP 32.99
P-Vine (Japan), 2018. New Copy ... $4.99 24.99
British soul singer Olivia Nelson looks very down to earth on the cover – but the album's got a punch and power that's way more than the bedroom effort that image might imply! Nelson's got one of the best young voices on the UK soul scene, which she uses to wonderful effect here – ... read more CD
Nuspirit Helsinki —
Nuspirit Helsinki ... CD Guidance, 2002. Used ... $3.99
A stunning full length CD from Nuspirit Helsinki – far more soulful than any of their earlier singles, with a unified feel that we never expected, and a solid sound that will keep us coming back to this one for years! The record's infused with strands of recent work from London and the ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
(Penmark through barcode.)
Jakarta (Germany), 2017. New Copy ... $1.99 15.98
A duo who really take the hemispheres in their title seriously – as lyrics and vocals are all by Otis Junior, and the album's spare rhythms and instrumentation are from Dr Dundee! Otis is a hell of a frontman – as he's got this laidback, raspy style that really fits the open, honest ... read more CD
Output Input (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 14.99
A wicked soul set from Output/Input – a project spearheaded by Melvin Lee Davis, who worked behind Chaka Khan for years – experience that definitely shows in the warmth and richness of this set! The record's got a great classic/contemporary vibe, one that almost takes us back to the ... read more CD
Warp (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $16.99 17.99
Kassa Overall continues to be one of those artists who's not only impossible to peg, but who's also maybe a genre unto himself – a jazz drummer at the core, but one who's not afraid to throw in vocals, bits of funk, hip hop lyrics, and other styles as well! With each new record, Overall ... read more CD
Also available Animals (crystal vinyl pressing) ... LP 25.99
Partisan, 2023. New Copy ... $12.99 13.99
There's a slight 8-bit look to the cover image here, and that also follows through in some of the music too – a nice shift from the previous album from this wonderfully enigmatic singer – an artist who's got a very fresh vision for the future of soul! The tunes are catchy, and often ... read more CD
Sundae Soul (Germany), 2016. Used ... $4.99
Stunning soul from Peo Dahl – a Swedish musician by birth, as you might guess from the title – but one who comes across with a groove that matches the best hip Anglo soul of the past decade or two! There's a vibe here that reminds us especially of some of our favorite British acts ... read more CD
Bustin Loose/Mercury (Japan), 1999. Used ... $13.99
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(Out of print, includes obi.)
Wise Girl Entertainment, 2002. Used ... $4.99
The sparkling debut of a great vocalist – singer Tanya Reed, stepping forth here in her first full length release! Tanya began her career working with a group called The Reed Sisters, but here, on her own, she really opens up – in a warm and soulful style that's somewhere in the range ... read more CD
(CDr pressing.)
Peng (UK), 2008. Used ... $11.99
The Rurals always know how to grab our attention – and as long as they keep putting out records like this, we'll always love them! The set's filled with the sort of simple, soulful groovers we've come to expect from the group – tunes that are upbeat, yet a lot more mellow than house ... read more CD
(Out of print.)
Nonesuch, 2022. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
A fantastic new chapter in music from Cecile McLorin Salvant – a singer who's only been with us for a little more than a decade, has already gotten a Grammy and a MacArthur Genius Grant – yet hasn't let that stop her from being even more creative than ever! Cecile's still very much a ... (Vocalists, Neo Soul) read more CD
Legere (UK), 2023. New Copy ... $14.99 15.99
Not just a live album from the great soul singer Myles Sanko, but one that showcases his talents with a full orchestral setting – as you might guess from the image on the cover! The setting unlocks this new sort of majesty in Myles' music – this soaring sensibility that's a real reward ... read more CD
Also available Myles Sanko – Live At Philharmonie Luxembourg ... LP 23.99
Blues Babe, 2011. Used ... $1.99
Jill Scott returns with Light Of The Sun – once again lighting up modern R&B like only she can! It's a solid return to form for Jill – delivering distinctively soulful, emotional gems with toned down, natural grooves along with funky hip soul backed tracks and righteous diva ... read more CD
Hidden Beach/Absolute (UK), 2007. Used ... $2.99 4.99
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.)
Epic/Hidden Beach, 2000. Used ... $1.99
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
Also available Who Is Jill Scott? ... LP 33.99(Booklet has light aging.)
Expansion (UK), 2018. New Copy ... $4.99 16.99
A beautiful tribute to the Cali soul sound of the 70s – served up here by Robb Scott with a wonderfully groovy sound! The music here recalls that great moment when things could be tight, but never slick or commercial – maybe the productions of Larry Mizell, or the flowing soulful ... read more CD
Silhouette Brown (Dego & Kaidi Tatham) —
Silhouette Brown ... CD Ether (UK), 2004. Used ... Just Sold Out!
An incredible record – one that's steeped in the best London sounds of the past few years, and which stands as a summation of the groove-based genius that's emerged from that city's scene! Silhouette Brown is the team of Dego and Kaidi Tatham – working in a sparkling jazzy groove that ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
Stones Throw, 2023. New Copy ... $9.99 10.99
Benny Sings doesn't look too young on the cover, but his music here really has the youthful spirit promised in the title – a continued refinement of that contemporary soul style that's always made him such a standout in the scene – served up at a level that just seems to get better and ... read more CD
Also available Young Hearts (blue vinyl pressing) ... LP 25.99
Young Hearts ... LP 23.99
P-Vine (Japan), 2013. New Copy ... $3.99 24.99
A great batch of Brazilian soul from Sorry Drummer – an artist with a touch that's a lot more open and laidback than some of his contemporaries – much more strongly influenced by American underground hip hop than some of the more booty-shaking beats of the Brazilian mainstream – ... read more CD
Ayva (Spain), 2006. Used ... $6.99
A wonderful little record that's like few other we can think of – the debut of bassist Esperanza Spaulding, a player who also sings along wordlessly with her strings! The style is quite unique, and completely great – and Esperanza's really opened up a whole new territory here with her ... read more CD
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