Saturday 23 February 2008

Mary J Blige My Love (On Da Street) (MCA) 1994



One of Mary's best! Love this tune...this 'On Da Street' mix seems to go on forever giving it even more depth...Wicked tune.

Mary J Blige My Love (On Da Street)

Lalah Hathaway It's Soemthin' (Virgin) 1991



Of course the original label has writing on it, but as usual I can't find a image and the vinyl is not here.. Real soul music from Lalah Hathaway taken from her self titled debut album back in the day..

Lalah Hathaway It's Soemthin'

China Black Searching (Wildcard) 1994



Massive soul/reggae vibes from China Black! I know there's definitely better mixes of this one but my vinyl is buried away somewhere..

China Black Searching


China Black Searching 2

Fresh 4 (Children Of The Ghetto) Feat Lizz E Wishing On A Star (No Jb Beats) (Ten) 1989



Stripped down mix of Fresh 4's awesome cover version of 'Wishing On A Star' The 'no JB mix' means no James Brown beats' as the original samples his 'Funky Drummer' breakbeat..

Fresh 4 (Children Of The Ghetto) Feat Lizz E Wishing On A Star (No Jb Beats)

Dee Fredrix Live My Life (EW) 1994



Back to 1994, this is Dee Fredrix with 'Live My Life' more than borrows from Gwen McCrae's classic 'All This Love That I'm Giving' Seems to be quite rare now this one..

Dee Fredrix Live My Life

Friday 22 February 2008

Julianne Keep It Comin' (Intimate Records) 1992



I was sure I'd posted this already..obviously not so thanks for the reminder G! This is another from the UK soul archives by Julianne.

Julianne Keep It Comin'

Thursday 21 February 2008

Yvette Michele I'm Not Feeling You (Reggae Remix) (Loud) 1997



Massive Yvette Michele remix from 1997.

Yvette Michele I'm Not Feeling You (Reggae Remix)

Wednesday 20 February 2008

Julianne Loving The Right Way E.P. (Highlight) 1993 (Visions)



This is an essential UK soul EP from Julianne. The track 'Visions' is without doubt one of the best from the 90's UK soul era, it is pure class. Also on here is another killer streetsoul tune called 'Loving The Right Way'

Julianne Visions


Julianne Loving The Right Way


Azizi Don't Say That It's Over (Arista) 1991



Wicked tune mixes by legendary Frankie Knuckles. Bt unusual this one as it has 4/4 beats and builds up almost like a house tune as well. Awesome stuff.

Azizi Don't Say That It's Over

Soul Inspirations Try My Luv (Solution Records) 1992.



Nice soul 12" from the Soul Control crew, legends amongst the Manchester soul circuit and responsible for Soul Nation 1046 radio which was very successful indeed during the mid 90's period. Check them out here.

Soul Inspirations Try My Luv

Bovel Check For You (Blue Label) 1996



Manchester streetsoul from 1996. BIg throbbing bassline on this one and sweet vocals.

Bovel Check For You

Mix Master Dee (Featuring T Love) If You Want Me (Raiders) 1992



Seems I got the title wrong on this one last time I posted it.oops..This sounds like an early East 17 tune and features samples from Sylvia Striplin's classic 'You Can't Turn Me Away' Nice and mellow this one...Back to the old skool...

Mix Master Dee (Featuring T Love) If You Want Me


Tuesday 19 February 2008

Reach Sooner or Later/ Jamaica Funk (Warner) 1991




OK....got the sleeve image now. Love this tune from 1991. Badass bass, tight and funky beats with a great vocal..



Courtney Buchanan Heaven (Conscious) 1994



Wicked UK soul from Courtney Buchanan. It's all about them horns and that bassline for me. Another classic on badboy-soul!! Memories of Soul Nation 1046..

Courtney Buchanan Heaven

Dark Knights Feat Mary Pearce 2 Be A Friend/Still In Love With U (E-Zee) 1993



Massive streetsoul from 1993. Two top notch tracks on this 12" If you've not got this you really need to get a copy..




Aretha Daye No More Makin' Love (Come Correct) 1991



Old skool pirate radio favourite from back in time. Listen.

Aretha Daye No More Makin' Love

Volume Ten Feat Paula David Pride (Rca) 1990



Late night pirate radio darkness....Nice atmospheric build up on this...UK soul at its best...

Volume Ten Feat Paula David Pride


Sylvia Striplin You Can't Turn Me Away (Uno Melodica) 1980



This has to be one of the best reissues EVER. Sylvia Striplin's amazing 'You Can't Turn Me Away' which was produced by Roy Ayers and released originally in 1980. Sampled many times for it's catchy riff. Timeless classic.

Sylvia Striplin You Can't Turn Me Away

Irini Love On My Mind (Here It Is) 1993



Love this downtempo classic from Irini.. This is a link to her Myspace page for more info.

Irini Love On My Mind

Jhovan For Da Record (Conscious) 1994



Proper classic UK soul tune from 1994. Wicked lyrics and bassline on this one. KILLER

Jhovan For Da Record

Mary Pearce Legacy (EC1) 1993



Amazingly good UK soul music from Mary Pearce. Another I posted months ago but never had the image for! Great tune.

Mary Pearce Legacy

Bassline feat Lorraine Chambers You've Gone (RMH) 1989



Wow! 'You've Gone' by Lorraine Chambers...what a tune this is! Managed to find the vinyl for some images.. From the opening bars it is instantly recognisable. Really stops you dead in your tracks this song. Lyrically brilliant, it is enhanced by her high tone, moody synth, classic breakbeat and bassline. This just works. and is a real classic. Despite her less than exceptional vocal abilities this is one of the most powerful tunes you will ever hear and I wouldn't change anything about it. Magic.

Bassline feat Lorraine Chambers You've Gone


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This was the B-side dub version of the absolute classic tune 'You've Gone' Was always worth a spin this track. The atmospheric synth and her haunting acappella vocals at the start make this unmissable..


Mike Anthony Love Tko (Homey Remix) (Gussie P) 1991



Rare soul tune from reggae singer Mike Anthony. Managed to dig the record out to get an image so reposting it! This is a serious classic.. His myspace page is here.

Vicki Anderson Message From The Soul Sisters



Classic old skool from Vicki Anderson, produced by the one and only James Brown. Used by Lil' Kim back in 1996.

Vicki Anderson Message From The Soul Sisters


Lil' Kim No Time

Sunday 17 February 2008

Can anyone ID this tune?

Anyone any idea what this is? Be grateful if anyone can tell me..



PP ARNOLD A LITTLE PAIN (10 RECORDS) 1985

Jepi-you're the man, I wouldn't have got that at all! Thanks very much.

Guru Feat N'Dea Davenport Trust Me (Chrysalis) 1993



A blast from the past! All the way back to 1993 with this one.. Guru who is one half of rap superstars Gangstarr on the smoothed out tip with the wonderful N'Dea Davenport..

Guru Feat N'Dea Davenport Trust Me

Judy Albanese That Ain't Right (Lo-Down Hip Hop Mix) (Maxi) 1996



Killer from Judy Albanese, this is the original mix or the Lo-Down Hip Hop Mix on the US 12" Real soul music, she even posted a message on this blog so big respect Judy!!

Judy Albanese That Ain't Right (Lo-Down Hip Hop Mix)

Broadway Sunset 102 (1992)



This is a Broadway tape that was recorded from Manchester's Sunset 102fm. Anyone who loves the old skool will be in heaven with this one..Big up Pepsi and the Moss Side crew! Proper classics on here....Things seemed so much better in these days.......... Download HERE. (Click free)



Dazzle Dazzle You (Jam Today) 1989



Another nice soul track from 1989, taken from the album 'Soul Sisters' I think these two are still knocking about somewhere as just found a page on myspace. Big shout out to you if you're reading this ladies..

Dazzle Dazzle You

Gold In The Shade Shining Through (TSR) 1990



Huge street soul classic from Gold In The Shade. Practically impossible to find an original of this record. If you ever see this pick it up!!! This is a cover version of an old Manhattans track, only found this out last year... The Manhattans Shining Star

Gold In The Shade Shining Through mp3 sample


The Manhattans Shining Star mp3 sample

Three Times Dope Mr Sandman (City Beat) 1990



As requested, here's Three Times Dope from 1990. Not heard this one for a while..

Three Times Dope Mr Sandman mp3 sample