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On Nov 16th, ESL Music presents the debut EP “Booty Lock” by Frank Mitchell Jr.! A mysterious rogue hailing from Washington DC, Frank Mitchell Jr. has a voice like honey and the sensibilities of a man that’d make Isaac Hayes and Curtis Mayfield blush.Side A features the no-nonsense roller-skating disco jam “Booty Lock.”Rubbery bass, wah-wah guitars, and silky horns don’t even begin to describe the naughtiness within.The B side, in this case “B” for “bad ass,” features “Body and Mind” another future soul classic.Just get a little closer and let the rhythm grab you by the hips and draw you in! |
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Independent Soul Divas 2 is slicker, smoother, jazzier and a lot more soulful than the previous one. There's the welcome return for Adina Howard. Adina debuts for Lola Waxx with ‘What Do I Do', showing us a more versatile, serious and soulful dimension to her. The groove is a 21st Century Brand New Heavies influenced concoction but the vocals are Adina Howard all over. Exclusive only to this album, ‘What Do I Do' will gain new territory for the lady whilst is sure to surprise and please her existing fans. LeNora Jaye chips in with her timely ‘Times Are hard’, which tackles the current global recession and the financial uncertainty facing many people at this time. Who could have thought that the economic meltdown could be made to sound so soulful? |
| ndependent Soul Divas 2 also features brand new singles by Lea Lorien, Rena Scott, Maya Neiada, Kelli Sae, Razzberry, D'Cheri and Lori Jenaire. Then there's Sy Smith, Rachel Brown, Melissa Young, Lina, Tracy Cruz and Kendra Ross. And if that isn't enough, Aura Jackson's anthemic ‘Walk After U' (also known as ‘Tingle in My Toes'), gets a well-deserved UK outing at last. You'll find 16 killer cuts (with 10 new songs!) and no fillers. No need to press the skip button on this one. This is undoubtedly the compilation set of 2009. |
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Funk's most recognizable bassist Bootsy Collins unveils plans for the world's first Funk University where he will serve as Professor Los Angeles, CA -- It began with a simple message on Bootsy Collins' twitter page to his more than 400,000 followers, which simply read "If You Build It, They Will Funk." Fans had no idea he was referring to the upcoming debut of Bootsy's Funk University, an online bass school for players around the planet to study under his direction. Bootsy’s Funk University begins its first semester on July 1, 2010 with enrollment based on a first come, first serve basis. Currently, interested players are encouraged to sign-up for exclusive information at www.thefunkuniversity.com. Registration for enrollment is set to begin in April for the summer launch. |
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Now is the time to get rid of your Melba Moore Vinyls. Funky Town Grooves have decided to put the Melba Moore reissues all up for presale now to their loyal customers that order directly from their website, the interest for these titles has been incredible and they feel that they will sell out very quickly. You will benefit from only paying the cheaper combined postage rates if buying all the titles, and FTG will ship the titles as they arrive - see below What A Woman Wants & Other Side Of the Rainbow - Jan 28th 2011 Never Say Never & Read My Lips - Feb 28th 2011 A Lot Of Love - March 25th 2011 All CDs are Remastered & Expanded from The Original Studio Master Tapes Click here to preorder those Melba Moore CD at Funkytowngrooves.com |
John Whitehead, a prominent R&B artist best known for the 1979 hit song "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now," was shot dead Tuesday the 11th of may.
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Huge Selection of Rare Japan CD Reissues, All New & Sealed with OBI Strip Available on both our websites www.funkytowngrooves.com www.funkytowngrooves.co.uk |
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DETROIT (AP) - Ali-Ollie Woodson, who led the legendary Motown quintet The Temptations in the 1980s and '90s and helped restore them to their hit-making glory with songs including "Treat Her Like A Lady," has died, a friend said. He was 58. Woodson died Sunday in southern California after battling cancer, Motown Alumni Association President Billy Wilson said. Wilson said Woodson's wife, Juanita, told him about the death Sunday. Woodson was not an original member of the group, which had several lineup changes since it started in the 1960s. But he played an integral part in keeping the Temptations from becoming just nostalgia act. |
A message from Jessie who's a friend of the daughter of Dick Griffey: I am bearing some sad news. Dick Griffey father of my friend Carolyn Griffey has passed away this morning. He was the CEO of Solar Records (Sound Of Los Angeles Records), manager and producer who brought us Shalamar, The Whispers, Lakeside, Dynasty, Midnight Starr etc. It would be nice if you give him a mention on your radio shows and play some of the songs from the groups he created on the Solar Record Label.Those of you with publications lets write up and remember that he was to the disco funk era, to what Berry Gordy was to cross over soul. He was a music pioner who should be remembered on this day.
Jessie x
Check this site for the Solar history.
 | Levi Stubbs, the legendary lead singer of the Four Tops, and one of the greatest soul vocalists of all time, has died in Detroit after a long illness. Stubbs' death leaves only one remaining Tops founding member, Abdul "Duke" Fakir. As the distinctive lead of the Four Tops, Stubbs was best known for his deep, passionate vocal style that turned Holland-Dozier-Holland compositions like "Bernadette" and "Reach Out" and later, upon the group's move from Motown to ABC Records, on adult soul songs such as "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I Got)" and "Keeper of the Castle." |
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.
 | 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 |
Here are some great Soul Original Vinyl Albums that have recently arrived for you to check for your collection, we have added clips for most titles so you can hear them before you buy. All records are one -offs so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered on line , over the phone on 020 8875 1018 or collected from our shop in Putney open Mon -sat 10 -7 and Sun 11-5.
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