Big Daddy Kane Very Special (Cold Chillin') 1993

Big tune from one of the best rap artists there ever was. Big Daddy Kane did many styles within his career, this was one of his 'loverman' type raps and had some wicked soul vocals on it as well.

Big Daddy Kane Very Special

Queen Latifah Just Another Day... (Motown) 1994

Another good effort from Queen Latifah. More nice smooth production on this 12"

Queen Latifah Just Another Day...

Queen Latifah UNITY (U.N.I.T.Y.) (Motown) 1993

Love that cool sax on the intro to this..Not sure who produced this tune but with the bassline it almost sounds like Pete Rock or someone similar? Conscious rap which still sounds good now-if only for the memories..

Queen Latifah UNITY (U.N.I.T.Y.)

Neneh Cherry Manchild (Circa) 1989

Top drawer album track from Neneh's 'Raw Like Sushi' Hard to believe that it's nearly 20 years old..

Neneh Cherry Manchild

Marcus Miller & Me'Shell Ndegéocello Rush Over (Columbia) 1997

Smooth jazzy soul track taken from the Love Jones Soundtrack from 1997. Lovely stuff!

Marcus Miller & Me'Shell Ndegéocello Rush Over

Aaliyah (At Your Best) You Are Love (Jive) 1994

I always thought that this was the best tune she ever did. Her vocals have always been amazing and they really come through on this track. A slice of real soul music. RIP Aaliyah.

Aaliyah (At Your Best) You Are Love

The Isley Brothers Between The Sheets (Epic) 1983

WOW! What a killer tune-that riff is amazing. How do these guys make tunes like this? It really is the best! This was famously sampled by Notorious BIG on 'Big Poppa' and has been had numerous times because of its catchy hook. This is a masterpiece in my eyes..

The Isley Brothers Between The Sheets

Rose Royce Magic Touch (Streetwave) 1984

Wicked 80's soul grooves. Produced by Nick Martinelli this one is pure class. They don't make 'em like this anymore..CLASSIC.

Rose Royce Magic Touch

Joyce Sims Walk Away (Come Into My Life) (Sleeping Bag) 1988

You've heard the saying 'don't judge a book by it's cover' Never has that been so true as in this case. That's possibly the worst album cover I have ever seen...the UK issue was a lot better.. This is a track taken from the fantastic album 'Come Into My Life' by Joyce Sims. I thought Mantronix produced the full album but have just realised that Joyce herself produced this wonderful track plus some others on the album as well. The whole album is sh*t hot and this is an ABSOLUTE MUST for your collection. (OK, 'Love Makes A Woman' sticks out a little bit...)

Joyce Sims Walk Away

Billy Lawrence Paradise (East West) 1997

I have not got a clue what the tune 'Up & Down' is? It was the beautiful song called 'Paradise' that immediately took my attention. Billy Lawrence has the sweetest most angelic vocals you will ever hear and the production/instrumentation on this track suits her down to the ground. This is a lovely tune.

Billy Lawrence Paradise

The Sounds Of Blackness I'm Going All The Way (AM PM) 1993

Funny one this..I always thought this was pretty non-descript at the time but after having a little listen I have realised that it is quite tasty.. The 7" radio mix seems to have the toughest beats as well which is another surprise. Of course The Sounds Of Blackness are most famous for their classic 'banger' 'Optimistic' and also the laidback 'Black Butterfly' but this tune is definitely worth a listen...not surprising given the immense vocal talent of this group..

The Sounds Of Blackness I'm Going All The Way

Lloydie Crucial All Night (KGR) 1995

The ragga soul crossover with Mary J Blige samples. Big thanks to FRV at http://back2basics.biz/ on this track!

Lloydie Crucial All Night

Patrice Rushen Remind Me (Elektra) 1984

So so smooth this record. I wish they made them like this these days, this is perfect for a relaxing Sunday. Beautiful vocals and almost a gentle feel to the production make this an exceptional piece of music. Breathtakingly good.

Patrice Rushen Remind Me

DMC Groove On 1991 Mix

Mix with all the classics from 1991-

'She's Got Soul' - JAMESTOWN

'Summertime' - DJ JAZZY JEFF & THE FRESH PRINCE

'Thinking About Your Love' - KENNY THOMAS

'Can I Kick It' - A TRIBE CALLED QUEST

'Daddy's Little Girl' - NIKKI D

'Set Adrift On Memory Bliss' - PM DAWN

'I Don't Even Know' - SOUL FAMILY SENSATION

'I Wanna Sex You Up' - COLOR ME BADD

'Never Stop' - BRAND NEW HEAVIES

'Groove On' - YO YO HONEY

'Take A Rest' - GANGSTARR

'Same Song' - DIGITAL UNDERGROUND

'Ring Ring Ring' - DE LA SOUL

'Optimistic' - SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS

'Change' - LISA STANSFIELD

'Remember The Day' - INNOCENCE

'It's Too Late' - QUARTZ

'Dream About You' - D'BORA

'Nobody Does It Better' - NIKKE NICOLE

'Real Love' - DRIZA BONE

'Romantic' - KAREN WHITE

'Boulevard Of Broken Dreams' - BEATMASTERS

'Let The Beat Hit 'Em' - LISA LISA & CULT JAM

'Unfinished Sympathy' - MASSIVE ATTACK

'Must Bee The Music' - KING BEE

Dina Carroll Hold On (So Close) (AM PM) 1993

Dark album track from Dina Carroll. Sounds like a nice streetsoul tune with the beats and bassline on this one.

Dina Carroll Hold On

Jesus Loves You One On One (Massive Attack Mix) (More Protein) 1990

Nice laidback soul grooves from 1990.

Jesus Loves You One On One (Massive Attack Mix)

Heavy D Big Daddy (Universal) 1996

Top soul/rap 12" from Heavy D. Killer soulful chorus makes this tune.

Heavy D Big Daddy

702 Steelo (Remix) (Biv 10) 1996

Loving this at the moment, the remix of 702's Steelo. I don't remember hearing this at the time and I just happened to flick it on the other day and prefer this to the original version! Maybe it's because there's less of Missy's annoying vocals..

702 Steelo (Remix)


702 Steelo (Original)

The Pharcyde Runnin' (Delicious Vinyl) 1995

One of my favourite hip hop twelves of all time. This is so good. Produced by Jay Dee. The little sample that runs in the background just makes this record.

The Pharcyde Runnin'

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2008