DC-based hip-hop/R&B/rock fusion group CSJQ (www.csjqmusic.com). The duo, comprised of multi-talented musicians Clayton Savage and JayQuan have released a four-track EP, The Life. Their Hollywood Music In Media award (HMMA) nominated single, “F.U.N” is an infectious, provocative bass driven nod to old-school hip-hop and R&B. Prior to joining musical forces in 2006, both artists worked with hip-hop pioneer Melle Mel (Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five). Savage, a member of the Furious 5, also released a self-titled album where his hit single “Palm of Her Hand” became the theme music for BET’s ‘Video Soul.’ JayQuan’s rich musical history includes working with Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz. In addition, he is the creator and webmaster of The Foundation, a website dedicated to chronicling the history of hip-hop.
| Soul music lost a great legend on January 5th. Willie Mitchell was responsible for the music of Al Green and the entire sound of Memphis based record label Hi-Records. Poppa Willie passed away at age 81 and leaves a tremendous catalog of classics behind. Dutch music collector Djef, who manages the Originals section at online jukebox 22tracks, selected 22 gems as an ode to him and his legacy. |
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| Mitchell produced sparkling jewels like Al Green's Let's Stay Together and diamonds in the rough such as Could I Be Falling In Love by the more obscure Syl Johnson. Rather than having a hard time keeping up with the pace of music, the distinguished sound he once wrote the blueprint for remains timeless. Do You Feel Me by Anthony Hamilton, produced by The Bomb Squad's Hank Shocklee and arranged by Willie Mitchell is a perfect example of how the sound of Hi-Records is still very much sought-after in today's music. | |
The Japanese CD reissues from Atlantic and Blue Note are outstanding value giving you Japanese Quality mastering at regular prices. Choose from nearly 100 limed edition quality titles dating from the 60′s and 70′s . Many of these are on CD for the first time, or have been put of print for many years. Please order early to avoid disappoinment. You can see these and all recent Japanese imports at this link.
Klik Op marktplaats staat een mooie collectie van southern soul en funk. Ben je een fan van Clarence Carter, Rufus Thomas, Joe Tex, Muddy Waters, The Trammps en vele anderen dan moet je zeker even kijken. Ook staat er bij dezelfde verkoper een complete collectie van James Brown uit de jaren zestig tot eind jaren tachtig. Het is zeker de moeite waard om dit even te bekijken. De Lp's zien er fysiek goed uit. Klik hier om de LPs te zien.
Check a southern soul funk collection on this dutch marketplace site. Prices are very reasonable and the condition of the albums are good. If you like southern soul artists like Joe Tex, Rufus Thomas or Clarence Carter then you must have a look. Almost all albums of James Brown from the sixties till late eighties are present. Click here to see the albums.
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Woody Cunningham of the popular 80s group Kleeer has died on 9th January 2010. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Bowie, Maryland, with his family. May he rest in Peace. My condolences, and God's blessings to the Cunninghams family!
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Lamar Thomas Prom Clips
Send For Me, R & B, Soulful track, taken from the new CD, "Dry Water Wet Tears"
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| Funky Town Grooves The number one website for collectable urban cd's has got some stunning new items on stock. We talk about the reissue CDs of Madagascar: Spirit Of The Street, Wax: Do You Believe In Magic and two on on CD from The Skool Boyz:Skool Boyz / This Is The Real Thing and Michael Wycoff: Come To My World / On the Line. The Audio, from all these CDs, is transferred from the master tapes by Mark Wilder at Sonys Battery Studios in New York. Check Them out on Funkytowngrooves.com Sound Samples are available. |
| | Soul and funk artist Isaac Hayes – best known for his pioneering sound in the 1970s – passed away at the age 65 in Memphis. Hayes – who was to turn 66 on August 20 – is the father of 12 children and the grandfather to 14. He has had four wives. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 and his new album was scheduled to be released on September 16. Hayes' "Theme From Shaft" won both Academy and Grammy awards. In 1997, Hayes was prominently featured as the voice of Chef in South Park |