Category Archives: R&B

SONG OF THE DAY King Khan and The Shrines – Que Lindo Sueño

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

Canadian born and now Berlin-based, Arish Ahmad Khan, aka King Khan is the impressive front man of King Khan and the Shrines, also referred to as King Khan and His Sensational Shrines. His music, which blends together psychedelic soul, garage … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY El Michels Affair – Shaolin Brew

Posted on May 11, 2017 by

Last month, New York’s El Michels Affair, aka the group of Leon Michels, released their highly anticipated follow-up album to their 2009, Enter the 37th Chamber. Titled, Return To The 37th Chamber, this collection of songs revisits the albums of the Wu … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dee Dee Sharp – I Really Love You

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

Behind every great hip hop tune, there is usually a great sample and today’s song has been sampled in Shabazz Palaces’ new track, Shine A Light (listen to this in yesterdays post). Originally performed by the Philidelphia r&b Singer, Dione LaRue (a.k.a … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Gene Faith – My Baby’s Missing

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

In a couple of days time, Germany’s Tramp Records are going to release a double album called Virtue Recording Studios.  Consisting of 24 soul & funk tracks by a variety of artists, this compilation has been named after the Philadelphia … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Will Sessions – Run, Don’t Walk Away

Posted on April 30, 2017 by

Will Sessions have established themselves as one of Detroit’s must-see live bands, with a varied musical output that reflects their city’s roots. In addition to their own work, the group is known for collaborations with the likes of Amp Fiddler, … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Nick Waterhouse – I Cry

Posted on April 24, 2017 by

Last week R&B groover, Nick Waterhouse released a new 7″ single from his third album, Never Twice. Pressed on limited vinyl pressings, the A-side is called L.A. Turnaround, (which features on last year’s album), with the B-side a new recording and previously unreleased … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Charles Sheffield – It’s Your Voodoo Working

Posted on April 23, 2017 by

Everywhere I go lately I keep hearing this song!  I first heard it in a playlist I’ve been working my way through (compiled by a man with exceptional taste), it then appeared on a new soul/funk compilation I’ve bought recently … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Como Mama’s – Move Upstairs

Posted on April 2, 2017 by

The Como Mamas are a funky trio of Gospel singers from Mississippi, consisting of sisters Angela Taylor, Della Daniels and their friend Ester Mae Smith.  They have been singing together since they were all children in the Mt. Mariah Baptist … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY Dion – Daddy Rollin’ (In Your Arms)

Posted on September 25, 2016 by

Having kicked heroin after years of teen stardom as the leader of the Belmonts, Dion Francis DiMucci, better known as Dion, released ‘Daddy Rollin’ (In Your Arms)’ in 1968. Released as the the b-side to ‘Abraham, Martin and John,” Dion has described this song … Continue reading →

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SONG OF THE DAY The Olympians – Sirens of Jupiter

Posted on September 21, 2016 by

Today’s funky, fresh and soulful bundle of instrumental joy is the lead single from Daptone’s new super band, The Olympians. Led by Toby Pazner (Lee Fields & The Expressions, El Michels Affair), this NYC-based band are a product of a … Continue reading →

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