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