ALBUMS

Superb compilation by the Disco Soul Gold guys that shines a light on the rich seam of talent creating modern day classics, both in the US and the UK and beyond.

Lots of highlights here on this varied 19 track offering but some choice cuts include Yuma Hara Ft Monique Dehane ‘Be Free’, Ronnie Wright’s breezy ‘For Always’, K. Avett’s mellow winner ‘The Matter’, Kenny Thomas’ uplifting dancer ‘Your Love’, Soulutions’ airy groover ‘Cloud Number 9’, Darien Dean’s tight, swaggering ‘Hard 2 Put Words 2 It’,

L Young’s throwback sounding crossover gem ‘Ms Supa Thick’, Tyra Levone’s impassioned ‘Can’t Love You More and Regina Troupe’s catchy ‘Friday Night’.

Mixed by yours truly.

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Production and remix wizard Nigel Lowis presents this 16 track compilation featuring no less than 9 remixes/new tracks – the set also includes 7 number 1 and 2 UK soul chart hits.

Clean, crisp and modern grooves lace these sophisticated disco-soul numbers, including Ola Onabule’s ‘Soul Town’, the Philly sound of McCrei’s ‘Show Me’, the mid tempo version of ‘This Old Heart’ from Marc Staggers given a good twist, the sparkling ’Your Smile’ from Neo, the bustling big city soul of ‘State Of Mind’ as well as the club classic ‘Make You Mine’ from Samuel Sanders. Clif & Freda Payne duet on the mid temp ‘No Payne No Gain’ while Dina Carroll guests on the Digg Band’s ‘We Bring The Party’.

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San Franciscan Cornell CC Carter follows up his much praised ‘Vindicated Soul’ set from 2018 with his new offering ‘One Love’ that features production work from the likes of Morgan Howell (Soulpersona, UK), Brian Braziel, David Council, and Kirk Crumpler. There’s an old skool feel about the album with ‘Winners’ and ‘Relax’ sounding like late 80's dance grooves, ‘Badeyah’ is another, more contemporary slab of modern soul while the relaxed tempo of ‘Free’ brings some contrast.

The rich, percussive ‘One Love’ has shades of Marvin, the bubbling ‘That’s My Baby’ and the mellow stepper ‘Maybe’ both score high while the expansive, mid tempo ‘Life’ is a gem. Also check the warm grooves of ‘That Feeling’ and the sumptuous ‘Getaway’ for more highlights. Another strong set that will please his fans and earn new followers.

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