Neo Soul — New Arrivals 
The best of the contemporary soul underground -- Eric Roberson, Ed Motta, D'Angelo, Incognito, Jose James, Monday Michiru, and many more!
CDs (12) new/used, Vinyl (27) new/used, LPs (24) new/used, 12-inch (2 used), 7-inch (1 new), All (39)
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Jill Scott —
Real Thing – Words & Sounds Vol 3 ... CD 
Hidden Beach, 2007. Used ... $3.99
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.)
Laura Mvula —
Dreaming Room ... LP 
Sony, 2016. Near Mint- ... $14.99
... LP, Vinyl record album
(EU pressing.)
Carlton Jumel Smith —
1634 Lexington Avenue ... LP Timmion, 2019. New Copy ... $20.99 21.99
The long-overdue debut of Carlton Jumel Smith – a soul singer with roots at the Harlem address listed in the title, and who's slowly been working his way around the globe in recent years! Those global travels are key to the success of this set – as Smith works very tightly in Finland's ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available 1634 Lexington Avenue ... CD 13.99
Esperanza Spalding —
12 Little Spells (with bonus tracks) ... CD Concord, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
12 sublime spells from Esperanza Spaulding – with 4 more spells added to the mix for the physical release of the album! The record's got Esperanza really blowing us away – not content to just stay in the safer territory that she virtually invented a few years back, and which could ... read more CD
Also available 12 Little Spells (with bonus tracks) ... LP 26.99
Marcus Strickland —
People Of The Sun ... LP Blue Note, 2018. New Copy ... $18.99 21.99
Saxophonist Marcus Strickland continues the electric explorations of his previous project with Meshell Ndegeocello – but works here on his own, with his very cool Twi-Life group – which certainly opens up a whole new dimension in his music! Marcus blows sopranino, alto, tenor, and bass ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available People Of The Sun ... CD 13.99
Jose James —
Lean On Me ... LP Blue Note, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $18.99
Maybe not the first album to ever pay tribute to the music of the great Bill Withers – but certainly one of the best we've ever heard, thanks to the mighty vocals of Jose James! Over a relatively short career, James has proven to be a singer who can handle himself in just about any setting ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Lean On Me ... CD 13.99
Kelly Finnigan —
Tales People Tell (red vinyl pressing) ... LP Colemine, 2019. New Copy Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
A killer debut from soul singer Kelly Finnigan – an artist who's got years of experience under his belt, working on other folks' projects – finally out in the spotlight on his own! Kelly's a blue-eyed singer, but has a voice that crackles with a classic soul rasp – set up here in ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Tales People Tell ... CD 11.99(Limited red colored vinyl pressing – with download!)
Jamila Woods —
Heavn (white vinyl pressing) ... LP Jagjaguwar, 2017. New Copy ... $14.99 19.99
A fantastic debut from Chicago soul singer Jamila Woods – the kind of artist that makes us very proud to be located in the Windy City! Woods is an extremely inventive lyricist – strongly inspired by poetry, but also immediately trying to communicate in a wider spectrum with her sound ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Limited white vinyl pressing – with download!)
Mark Morrison —
Return Of The Mack (C&J street mix, da beatminerz remix, acapella of mack, inst)/Atlantic, 1996. Very Good+ ... $19.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo in a stickered sleeve.)
Georgia Anne Muldrow & Madlib —
Seeds ... LP Someothaship/Epistrophik Peach Sound, 2012. Near Mint- 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
A stunner from Georgia Anne Muldrow – a record that makes us love her even more than before – and that's saying a lot, given the love we've shown her over the years! The cover's got the feel of some dusty old record, and many of the tunes do too – some wicked 70s soul elements ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
(Original Fat Beats pressing, including the insert. Cover has a bumped corner.)
Robert Glasper —
Black Radio ... LP Blue Note, 2012. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
An amazing new chapter in the career of Robert Glasper – one of our favorite new jazz musicians of the past decade or so! This set features loads of Glasper's enigmatic piano lines – those fluid, elliptical sounds that are always filled with plenty of soul and imagination – ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Cecile McLorin Salvant —
Dreams & Daggers ... CD Mack Avenue, 2017. Used 2 CDs ... $11.99
That's quite an unusual cover for a jazz vocal album – but then again, Cecile McLorin Salvant is quite an unusual singer – and one who may well be out to change the future of her genre with records like this! The songs are this fantastic blend of original compositions, jazz standards, ... (Vocalists, Neo Soul) read more CD
Anderson Paak —
Ventura ... CD 12T/Aftermath, 2019. New Copy ... $12.99 13.98
Anderson.Paak heads to Ventura for this one – and something about that sunny coastal city brings out his soul influences after the primarily hip hop-leaning Oxnard! Paak leads on his raspy sung style for this one, an easygoing hip hop soul sound that's built to last, and again bringing in a ... read more CD
Dana Murray —
Negro Manifesto ... CD Ropeadope, 2018. Used ... Just Sold Out!
JD Allen adds his tenor to a fair bit of the tracks on this album from drummer Dana Murray – and while his horn isn't usually heard on records with a parental advisory sticker on the front, that setting also makes for a surprisingly strong outlet for his talents! Murray is clearly a very ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
D'Angelo —
Me & Those Dreamin Eyes Of Mine (def squad remix, def squad inst, dreamy remix, dreamy inst) ... 12-inch EMI, 1996. Very Good+ ... $24.99
... 12-inch, Vinyl record
(Promo.)
Skinny Pelembe —
Dreaming Is Dead Now ... LP Brownswood (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
Spacey, slinky soul from Skinny Pelembe – an artist whose groove is right in keeping with the groundbreaking, genre-busting style of the Brownswood label! Skinny's definitely his own man here – weaving together gentle beats, slightly trippy instrumentation, and an overall sense of ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Dreaming Is Dead Now ... CD 13.99
Skinny Pelembe —
Dreaming Is Dead Now ... CD Brownswood (UK), 2019. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Spacey, slinky soul from Skinny Pelembe – an artist whose groove is right in keeping with the groundbreaking, genre-busting style of the Brownswood label! Skinny's definitely his own man here – weaving together gentle beats, slightly trippy instrumentation, and an overall sense of ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Dreaming Is Dead Now ... LP 18.99
Flying Lotus —
Flamagra ... CD Warp, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic sounds from Flying Lotus – an artist who just keeps on pushing past any conventional expectations, to a point where his music is almost a genre unto itself! The record's got this very tripped-out sort of vibe – very much in keeping with the image on the cover – and ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available Flamagra (limited deluxe edition with mirriboard inner sleeve, pop-up gatefold & download) ... LP 35.99
Flying Lotus —
Flamagra ... LP Warp, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... Just Sold Out!
Fantastic sounds from Flying Lotus – an artist who just keeps on pushing past any conventional expectations, to a point where his music is almost a genre unto itself! The record's got this very tripped-out sort of vibe – very much in keeping with the image on the cover – and ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Flamagra (limited deluxe edition with mirriboard inner sleeve, pop-up gatefold & download) ... LP 35.99
Flying Lotus —
Flamagra (limited deluxe edition with mirriboard inner sleeve, pop-up gatefold & download) ... LP Warp, 2019. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $35.99 37.99
Fantastic sounds from Flying Lotus – an artist who just keeps on pushing past any conventional expectations, to a point where his music is almost a genre unto itself! The record's got this very tripped-out sort of vibe – very much in keeping with the image on the cover – and ... (New Grooves, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Erykah Badu & James Poyser —
Tempted (vocal, inst) (2019 Record Store Day Release) ... 7-inch 
Yep Roc, 2019. New Copy (pic cover, reissue)... Just Sold Out!
A very different version of this classic cut by Squeeze – done with slow-building, soul-based instrumentation – and given some really great vocals from both Badu and Poyser! (Funky 45's, Neo Soul) 7-inch, Vinyl record
(Includes download!)
Benny Sings —
City Pop ... LP Stones Throw, 2019. New Copy ... $18.99 19.99
We've loved the music of Benny Sings for years – and can't understand why the man's not a much bigger success at a worldwide level – because his songs have the gentle soul and careful construction of the sorts of music that used to grace the airwaves decades back! Yet maybe the ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available City Pop ... CD 8.99
Sudan Archives —
Sink ... LP Stones Throw, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
It's impossible to put a label on the sound of Sudan Archives – and while we were already blown away with the mix of future sounds and African inspiration on her debut EP, she's even more mindblowing here on an album that's based around recent experiences in Ghana! If you're expecting to ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Zhane —
Zhane (Pronounced Jah Nay) ... LP Motown, 1994. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $22.99 24.99
A stone classic from Zhane – a duo who maybe never had the longest life in soul music, but who made a massive impact with this gem from the 90s! The record was part of a new urban generation that was grounded both in hip hop production and deeper soul modes – territory maybe opened up ... (Soul, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Jill Scott —
By Popular Demand ... LP Hidden Beach, 2000s. New Copy ... $22.99 24.99
Classics from Jill Scott's phenomenal run for the Hidden Beach label from the early-to-mid 00s – easily some of the finest soul music to break out at the time! Jill will probably always be considered a leading light of the early 00s neo soul era, but there's a timelessness to her work that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Marcus Strickland —
People Of The Sun ... CD Blue Note, 2018. New Copy ... $13.99 14.99
Saxophonist Marcus Strickland continues the electric explorations of his previous project with Meshell Ndegeocello – but works here on his own, with his very cool Twi-Life group – which certainly opens up a whole new dimension in his music! Marcus blows sopranino, alto, tenor, and bass ... (Jazz, Neo Soul) read more CD
Also available People Of The Sun ... LP 18.99
Amy Winehouse —
Back To Black ... LP Universal, 2006. New Copy ... $16.99 19.98
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 LP, Vinyl record album
Devin Morrison —
Bussin' ... LP NBN, 2019. New Copy 2LP ... Just Sold Out!
A great debut from soul singer Devin Morrison – an artist who brings a strong nod here to mainstream soul of a few decades back – while also opening the door for some great collaborative talents from the underground! Devin wrote and produced the whole set – with an ear that ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Anderson Paak —
Malibu ... LP Steel Wool, 2016. New Copy 2LP ... $23.99 24.98
A brilliant creative leap for singer/rhymer/producer Anderson .Paak as a solo star – released months after his standout, near show-stealing moments on Dr. Dre's Compton record! .Paak's proved himself a stellar collaborator many times over by the time Malibu dropped, and here he proves a ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Foreign Exchange —
Leave It All Behind ... LP HBD, 2008. New Copy 2LP Gatefold (reissue)... $26.99 29.98
The second album from Foreign Exchange – the formerly bi-continental project of North Carolina MC and soul singer Phonte of Little Brother, and transplanted Dutch producer Nicolay – who take an even deeper turn into spacey soul on Leave It All Behind! Given that Phonte is singing ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Midnight Hour (Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad) —
Midnight Hour Live At Linear Labs ... LP Linear Labs, 2019. New Copy ... Just Sold Out!
Adrian Younge is best known as a studio genius – and he's certainly working in that setting here – but in a live environment, with a larger group – in a way that really shows off a whole new side of his talents! Younge's partner here is Ali Shaheed Muhammad – who plays bass ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Midnight Hour Live At Linear Labs ... CD 11.99
Midnight Hour (Adrian Younge & Ali Shaheed Muhammad) —
Midnight Hour Live At Linear Labs ... CD Linear Labs, 2019. New Copy ... $11.99 12.98
Adrian Younge is best known as a studio genius – and he's certainly working in that setting here – but in a live environment, with a larger group – in a way that really shows off a whole new side of his talents! Younge's partner here is Ali Shaheed Muhammad – who plays bass ... (Deep Funk, Neo Soul) read more CD
Anderson Paak —
Oxnard (with bonus tracks) ... LP 12T/Aftermath, 2018. New Copy 2LP Gatefold ... $26.99 29.98
Cinematic hip hop soul from Anderson.Paak named after a seaside city west of Los Angeles, CA – but it's not Malibu, it's the stunning follow up Oxnard – a little looser, more diverse, and ultimately just as impressive set from this still rising talent! The uber-impressive guest list ... read more LP, Vinyl record album
Also available Oxnard (with bonus tracks) ... CD 12.99
Maxwell —
Embrya ... LP Columbia, 1998. Near Mint- 2LP Gatefold ... $29.99
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 LP, Vinyl record album
(Recent white vinyl remaster.)
Bob Baldwin —
Rejoice ... LP Atlantic, 1990. Near Mint- ... $4.99
Paul Jackson, Jr —
Out Of The Shadows ... LP Atlantic, 1990. Near Mint- ... $7.99
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