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

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'

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)

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

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