Inner Life feat Jocelyn Brown - Make It Last Forever

Sounds like Barry White strings, 1980's squelchy keyboard bass and Jocelyn Brown. Great stuff...

Kym Sims - Too Blind To See It (1991)

Memories....

Tweet - Turn Da Lights Off

The beat on this one is awesome. Just wish Missy would turn her mouth off. Sadly she doesn't.

Karin Jones Here I Go Again

Lyn Christopher Take Me With You

Lyn Christopher - Take Me With You. This is nice...

Donald Byrd Think Twice

More brilliance from Donald Byrd. Sampled on a house track (4.46) and by various other hip hop artists..

Donald Byrd Wind Parade 1975

Did these 1970's soul legends really realise just what they were creating? Donald Byrd with yet another killer track. Sampled by Black Moon and Tupac. Real music.

Bell Biv DeVoe Poison 1990

Undeniable classic.

Timmy Thomas Why Can't We Live Together

Strange how the majority of the world seem to think this way... There was actually a nice version of this in the early 90's - anyone know who it was by? Timmy Thomas with a timeless classic..

Otis Redding (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

Real soul music from Otis Redding.

Aaliyah At Your Best (You Are Love) Tribute

Nice tribute to Aaliyah. RIP.

Soul Inspired - Soul Night In Manchester UK

Soul music - in Manchester? The legendary soul control sound system are back! The amplifiers are being dusted down as we speak! Real soul music hits Manchester this weekend. Streetsoul/rnb/classic 80's grooves will be the order of the day here, or night! The last time I heard Mike Stephens play he was on FIRE! If you like the tunes on this blog and complain there's nowhere to go - this is for you. The survival of nights like this relies on people like you to make an appearance! Get yourself down there, I'm sure this is gonna be something special.

Diana Ross My Old Piano 1980

Check the bassline.....

James Brown The Boss (Black Caesar Movie) 1973

Simply fantastic. James Brown, the man who invented modern black music.

Syleena Johnson feat R Kelly Special Occasion

Feel good club tune from Syleena Johnson. Reminds me of some good times.

Mantronix feat Wondress Take Your Time 1989

Classic Mantronix joint from back in time. As always, I like to bring the memories back...

Audio Problems

Apologies, there is an issue with the audio, as far as I'm aware it will ll be back on 31st October

Ike & Tina Turner River Deep, Mountain High (1966)

Just watching a Phil Spector documentary. Forgot about some of these gems from the 1960's.. This one's from 1966. Compare this to today's pop music!

Dred Scott Check The Vibe Remix 1994 (Feat Adriana Evans)

Wicked dreamy remix of Dred Scott's CLASSIC from 1994

Hil St Soul Smile

Check this out...

Omar There's Nothing Like This

Omar's classic bassline smash here! This video isn't seen very often.

Alisha Warren Discover Me (RCA) 1990

Alisha Warren Discover Me (RCA) 1990



Nice soul tune...

Alyson Williams I Need Your Lovin' (Def Jam) 1989

A rare piece of fottage from BBC TV's Top Of The Pops. Alyson Williams.

Jedi Mind Tricks - Animal Rap (Micky Ward Instrumental)

Awesome hip hop instrumental! Thanks Jepi.

D'Influence Good Lover (EW) 1992

Classic acid jazz sounds from D'Influence..

D'Influence Good Lover

Name That Tune?

Anyone know what this tasty vocal sample is, or what tune it is originally from? The female vocal I am talking about, not the rap!

Alfonzo Hunter - Just The Way (Playas Play) 1996

Classic from 1996, big bassline

Gladys Knight & The Pips

One of my favourite soul vocalists...

The Flamingos I Only Have Eyes For You (1959)

Going way way back here with this one. Real soul music from 1959...Sampled by The Fugees..

Adeva Beautiful Love (Cooltempo) 1989

Superb soul tune from Adeva. Beautiful.

Zhane Crush (Motown) 1997

Wonderful stuff.

Rene & Angela I'll Be Good 1985

Great 1980's soul. Never get tired of the classics.

Jaki Graham Heaven Knows 1985

Original version of 'Heaven Knows' from UK singer Jaki Graham. This was covered by the magnificent Lalah Hathaway in 1990. Not sure which I prefer, there's not a lot in it..

The Charmels As Long As I've Got You

Wicked soul tune sampled by Wu Tang Clan.

Jah Screechy Walk and Skank

Love this. UK people will remember the SL2 version of this 'On A Ragga Tip'

Jill Scott Cross My Mind

Jill Scott!

Sade Somebody Already Broke My Heart (Sony) 2000

Sade with another classic taken from Lovers Rock in 2000

Isaac Hayes RIP

Saddened to hear that Isaac Hayes has died. A 70's soul genius much sampled and appreciated by the hip hop community and the world for his amazing music. A sad day. RIP Isaac, thanks for the music you left us.




Isaac Hayes Walk On By



Isaac Hayes Ike's Mood



Issac Hayes Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymystic



Isaac Hayes Bumpy's Lament



Isaac Hayes Shaft



Isaac Hayes They Long To Be Close To You

RIP Bernie Mac

October 5, 1957 – August 9, 2008

Sad to hear that US comedian Bernie Mac has passed away. Very funny man, he'll be missed. Rest In Peace Bernie.

Gwen Guthrie Save Your Love For Me (Polydor) 1986

As requested, the late great Gwen Guthrie with 'Save Your Love For Me' This was a B Side track on the 'Outside In The Rain' 12" This one's for you Kelly.

Gwen Guthrie Save Your Love For Me

Faze-O Riding High

Wicked mellow vibes from Faze-O. Sampled by Fresh 4 on Wishing On A Star amongst others. Listen and you'll see why, or hear why...

Joyce Sims All and All (Live)

It DOES NOT get any better than this. If anyone tells you it does - don't believe them!

Minnie Riperton Reasons

The late Minnie Riperton with a funky cut from her classic 'Perfect Angel' LP.

Kem Heaven (Album II) (Motown) 2005

This guy is amazing. Real soul music on the Motown label. I cannot believe I've been sleeping on these albums! This is only one track from them, I could have picked another ten. Thanks for Dean Jay for putting me on to these. If anyone likes soulful house music, you need to check his podcast out - it's exceptional. CLICK HERE

Kem Heaven

Chante Moore Love's Taken Over Quiet Storm Version-Long (MCA) 1992

The Quiet storm version of classic Love's Taken Over. Take a few minute to relax...

Chante Moore Love's Taken Over (Quiet Storm Version)

The Jacksons Show You The Way To Go (Epic) 1976

A stone cold classic from The Jacksons.

The Jacksons Show You The Way To Go

Brooklyn Dreams Music, Harmony and Rhythm (Millenium Music) 1977

Real feel good music from Brooklyn Dreams!!!

Brooklyn Dreams Music, Harmony and Rhythm

Lafayette Afro Rock Band Darkest Light

This will always remind me of Public Enemy's 'Show Em Watcha Got' which used this CLASSIC sax riff on the political cut up instrumental track from album 'It Takes A Nation Of Millions' Darkest Light has also been used by Jay Z and a classic rave track from the early 90's..

Lafayette Afro Rock Band Darkest Light


Public Enemy Show Em Watcha Got (Def Jam) 1988

Aaron Neville Hercules (Jazzman) 1973

Another classic sampled to great effect by Young Mc on 'I Come Off' Check the original out.

Aaron Neville Hercules


Young Mc I Come Off (Southern Comfort Mix)(Delicious Vinyl) 1990

Donald Byrd and 125th Street NYC Feel Like Loving You Today (Love Byrd) (Elektra) 1981

Amazing stuff from Donald Byrd. Such a sweet tune. Sampled a few times, by Group Home back in 1995 (2 Thousand) and Erykah Badu in 1997's Sometimes... You can hear trademark Isaac Hayes production in this as well. Top notch.

Donald Byrd and 125th Street NYC Feel Like Loving You Today

7th Wonder Daisy Lady (Climbing Higher) (Parachute) 1979

Instantly recognisable classic! Sampled many times, this is the original version.

7th Wonder Daisy Lady

Fresh 4 Wishing On A Star (10 Records) 1989

Smith and Mighty Anyone

Classic from the old skool!!

Massive Attack Safe From Harm (Wild Bunch) 1991

Lovely.

Nu Shooz I Can't Wait (Live) 1986

You just tune in and I'll bring 'em all to one place for ya! New Shooz, I 'Can't Wait' live. Sounds suspiciously like the studio version to me... Like this wasn't all produced on a Casio anyway. Stonecold 1980's classic.

Joyce Sims Lifetime Love 1988

Surprising what you can find diggin' around on Youtube. Classic sh*t from Joyce Sims taken from the 'Come Into My Life' Album produced by Mantronix.

Fonda Rae Over Like A Fat Rat 1982

Killer...

Baby Huey Hard Times (1971)

Classic breaks tune from Baby Huey.

Sounds Of Blackness Optimistic (A&M) 1991

Diggin' deep...

Bassomatic Fascinating Rhythm (1990)

Another from the archives...

Soul II Soul Keep On Movin' (Virgin) 1989

Ahh, the good old days...

Stevie Wonder Rocket Love

Check this one out.

Curtis Mayfield Freddie's Dead

Pieces Of A Dream Warm Weather (Elektra) 1981

This makes me glad to be alive...

Pieces Of A Dream Warm Weather

The Bygraves Set Me Free (Unheard) 1991

Classic Manchester soul from The Bygraves. Top notch song with conscious lyrics. Marvellous.

The Bygraves Set Me Free

Sade Cherish The Day (Sony) 1992

This is absolutely amazing. The video, the song, surely this has to be Sade at her very very best...

Billy Preston & Syreeta Wright With You I'm Born Again

Beautiful stuff. They have both passed away sadly. RIP.

Rose Royce Love Don't Live Here Anymore 1978

This is why they cover these tunes. Truly outstanding music from Rose Royce.

Bobby Caldwell What You Won't Do For Love (1979)

Absolute classic from Bobby Caldwell. Sampled by 2pac on 'Do For Love' (Yes, I'm shocked that he looks like that as well!)

Erykah Badu Otherside Of The Game (Universal) 1997

My favourite track from her Baduizm album.

Cymande Dove (Janus) 1972

Classic from Cymande, sampled to good effect by The Fugees.

Cymande Dove

Donna Gardier I'll Be There (Virgin) 1990

Love this track, thanks a lot for Stevie Street from the wonderful forum back2basics for identifying this for me. Killer from 1990!

Donna Gardier I'll Be There (Classic Club Mix)

Barbara Mason Winter Love

Don't know anything about this tune apart from I like it - isn't that all that counts?

Movement 98 Feat Carroll Thompson Joy and Heartbreak (Circa) 1990

Top drawer from the old school...

P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family Can't Believe (feat. Faith Evans & Carl Thomas) (Puff Daddy Records) 2001

Faith Evans and Carl Thomas with 'Can't Believe' taken from the Diddy album The 'Saga Continues'

P. Diddy & The Bad Boy Family Can't Believe (feat. Faith Evans & Carl Thomas)

The Salsoul Orchestra Ooh, I Love It (Love Break) (Salsoul) 1983

Nice track from The Salsoul Orchestra. She almost raps her way through this much sampled classic. Great percussion, stabs and bass as well...

The Salsoul Orchestra Ooh, I Love It (Love Break)

Marvin Gaye What's Going On / What's Happening Brother

The late, great Marvin Gaye. Beautiful.

Anyone know what this tune is from 1990?

Anyone help with this tune?

Thanks for your responses! This is Donna gardier 'I'll Be There' (Classic Club Mix) from 1990!

Hashim - Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) (Cutting Records) 1983

You kids MUST learn. Absolutely WICKED electro track from back in the day.

Davina So Good (Loud) 1997

Total Can't You See

UB40 Impossible Love (DEP) 1989

Powerful stuff from UB40. Taken from the album 'Labour Of Love II' which is a classic in its own right. Beautiful tune...

Sos Band No One's Gonna Love You /NWA Express Yourself Beats

What it says on the tin...

Sos Band No One's Gonna Love You /NWA Express Yourself Beats

The Good Girls It Must Be Love

Caron Wheeler Blue Is The Colour Of Pain

Didn't even know there was a video for this one.

The Family Stand Ghetto Heaven (Atlantic) 1990

This is one of my all time favourites. Amazing tune, great video.

En Vogue My Lovin' (EW) 1992

Classic from back in the day. There's never been a better and sexier vocal rnb group than these four...has there?

Adeva So Right (Cooltempo) 1989

Adeva with another nice soul groove taken from her marvellous album back in 1989.

Adeva So Right

Amy Winehouse Stronger Than Me (Universal) 2003

The hard hitting 'Stronger Than Me' taken from the killer album 'Frank' which had some seriously good tunes on it.

Amy Winehouse Stronger Than Me

Bob Marley & The Wailers Natural Mystic (Exodus) (Island) 1977

Why does this sound so good?

Bob Marley & The Wailers Natural Mystic

The Jacksons That's What You Get For Being Polite (Epic) 1979

The B Side to "Shake Your Body Down To The Ground"

The Jacksons That's What You Get For Being Polite

Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience The Crown (Motown) 1983

'Chic' sounding disco production from Stevie Wonder on this back in time 12" Gary Byrd reminds us of how rap music used to sound before bitchez and bling. Stevie kills it on his verse...

Gary Byrd & The G.B. Experience The Crown

Dread Flimstone And The Modern Tone Age Family From The Ghetto (Urban) 1991

Old skool rave era 12" from Dread Flimstone. Listen...

Dread Flimstone And The Modern Tone Age Family From The Ghetto

David Joseph You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me) (Island) 1983

Back in time with this classic from David Joseph.

David Joseph You Can't Hide (Your Love From Me)

Badboysoul Mix 2

Another quick mix for ya DOWNLOAD here. Some Classics from the 80's and 90's, hope you enjoy. Leave feedback / comments!

Dark Nights Feat Mary Pearce Still In Love With U
Bonnie Byrd Good Girl
Tashan Read My Mind
PP Arnold A Little Pain
Midnight Star Curious
Mary J Blige Changes I've Been Going Through
Maxeen Everything I Want
Jill Scott Slowly Surely
Gold In The Shade Over You
Loose Ends Don't You Ever (Try To Change Me)
Lorraine How Can You Tell Me It's Over
Bassline Feat Lorraine Chambers You've Gone
Zhane Sending MyLove
Soul II Soul Missing You
Anita Baker Angel

UB40 Please Don't Make Me Cry (Labour Of Love) (DEP International) 1983

Loved this album when it came back in 1983. This is one of the stand out tracks for me.

UB40 Please Don't Make Me Cry

The Meters Just Kissed My Baby (Reprise Records) 1974

Delightful re-release from 2004, The Meters 'Just Kissed My Baby' Essential soul / funk grooves. I can't listen to this without mentioning the track that I first heard sample it in 1987...

The Meters Just Kissed My Baby


Public Enemy Timebomb (Yo! Bum Rush The Show) (Def Jam) 1987



Chuck D is on FIRE on this track, he absolutely murders it. This is how to make a rap tune, absolutely wicked. He is relentless all the way through, sounds like he could have gone on all night. Just played this 3 times back to back, you might find yourself doing the same...

Public Enemy Timebomb

Corrina Joseph Wanna Get Down (When You Get Down) Atlantic Jaxx) 1996

The cool sounds of Corrina Joseph, produced by BAsement Jaxx back in 1996.

Corrina Joseph Wanna Get Down (When You Get Down)(Summer Mix)

Michael Jackson Liberian Girl (Epic) 1989

One of the best from his Bad album.

Michael Jackson Liberian Girl

Al Jarreau We Got By (Reprise) 1975

Glad I found this tune...check it out.

Al Jarreau We Got By

Jodeci Come & Talk To Me (Hip Hop Mix) (MCA) 1992

This is the hip hop mix with the killer breakbeat.

Jodeci Come & Talk To Me (Hip Hop Mix)

Alyson Williams I Need Your Lovin' (Def Jam) 1989

Never seen this video before. Absolute monster of a soul tune from Alyson Williams remixed by Jazzie B and Nellee Hooper.

Eddy Grant Living On The Frontline (Ensign) 1979

Wow! Eddy Grant 'Living On The Frontline' This is a serious 12" record. The squelchy electronic bass on this is truly marvellous as are the lyrics. Listen to this in full, it's a great tune. Politically conscious words that are still as poignant and relevant as they were 29 years ago. Big respect Eddy.

Eddy Grant Living On The Frontline