I decided on playing the tune called "Take of the blues" from the album, which will surprise many on hearing it, as it’s a really good Rn'b cut. Once again it has that slow to mid tempo groove about it. But I got to say I just love Darien Brockington voice on this.
The right man for the right song I think. He is helped along by some backing vocals on this track. But I think the inclusion of a horn section within the song at around 2 minutes and seven seconds into the tune is a mark of genius. Already in the Usa they have gained a lot of interest over this song already. Don’t just take my word for it. Have a listen to the tune yourselves by clicking on the link its self.
The next tune that was up was a slow to mid temp tune in regards of Rn’b music that I decided to drop. “Could it be”(2007 release) by L Michele was the tune in question. I have had this tune since 2007 when L Michelle sent this over to me to showcase her talent way back in 2007. However instead of using a funk music vibe throughout this track, Michele decided on following a Soulful music approach instead. Good thinking I thought as she does have wonderful vocal talent. She is helped on this track vocally with some equally impressive backing vocals. Have a listen to the track that was done live via the link below.
I decided to flip the switch early on in this week show and play some Soulful and Deep House music for my listeners. I have to say it doesn’t come better than this. “Waterfalls” by Afterhours (Released 1991 on Strictly Rhythm records,USA) is the track in question. Wow this is such a nice record. An instrumental so you have to pay a little more attention to it. This is really is a Jazz/Soul record but with a House music beat to it in simple terms. You can hear the standard four to the floor house music drum line going through it. However, its not that which capture’s your heart. It’s the flute playing, Rhodes piano and plus all the other fine touches that have been added to this track that make it sound so sublime. It really does sound like a track that should be played after hours. So relaxing and so nice this tune is. I am so glad that I have this tune personally myself. Please have a listen to tune below yourselves by click on the music link below.
Once again I decided on stay via the Soulful House tip with one more tune; and another wicked tune to boot. “Treat me right” by Kim English and John Cutler (released 1998, USA) is the tune in question. The four to the floor House beat is ever present throughout this track. However it’s that soul chord progression and the funky sounding bass line in the background that makes you pay attention. In come features like the melodic piano line and Kim English voice which makes you want to smile. I just love this tune. I hope that whenever you think of House music you will think of tunes like this. Sunny, bright, happy sounding and carefree. I just couldn’t understand why this never charted back in the late 1990’s. It’s such a good tune even now. Please have a listen to tune by clicking on the link directly below, and notice how you can’t keep smiling. It’s that good a tune.
The next song was on the roaster was by an up and coming artist called Kemi Lake from London, England. I played this last week as it so happens. I thought why not play it again this week? I’m always on the look out for up and coming talent (if those are the words to use on this occasion) in regards to this show. Been in contact with Kemi over the last couple of weeks in regards to finding out all about her via her my space website. I liked the track of hers called “Come into my life” (2008 release).
The tracks starts of with a flute like riff, then all the other instruments are gradually added over a short space time (i.e. the drums, bass line and handclaps, etc), and then finally Kemi’s voice. It works and would sound great in today’s modern dance floors. The background singers that are employed are added in all of the correct places that enhance the song even further. Have a listen to this track and make your own judgement. Please go to Kemi’s own my space website to hear this song and a few others there. Just click on the link below.
Another song from the group called Cool Million and from their album called “Going out tonight”(released in September, 2008). Yes I have been playing various tunes from the album over a period of at least a month now. However this week I decided to play the tune called "Closier" by Cool Million featuring Diana Marsh. Such is he depth of this album I feel that I could be playing even many more tunes from this set over a number of weeks on the Electric Soul Show. This such a nice tune. It reminds me of the early to mid 1980’s. It got that vibe and groove all over it that makes me start reminding myself of group such as Dayton, Midnight Star, Kashif or Kleer or even our very our Loose Ends. I really like Diane Marsh's voice. Her voice is spot on for this type of tune. It’s bumpy and groovy all at the same time, and yet makes you think of 80’s Soul music. Sharp syths sounding keyboard, bumpy bass lines and 80’s style percussion. Please have a listen to this tune youselves will like it. Please click on the link below.
The next tune up was another up and coming artist to be played on the show. I played this tune on the show last week as well you know. Victoria Lockwood is her name, hailing from my hometown of Ipswich, based in England. Victoria’s track is called “Pure Love” (still a undecided release date?) and the track starts of with Victoria repeating the line “This is going out” together with simply constructed keyboard chords. Then a lazy sounding hip-hop drum line is added to the track. Eventually the bass line and her singing the first verse of the song comes to the fore.
When the chorus does come up, Victoria’s voice is strengthen by the fact that backing singers are singing with her on this on this track as well. Victoria reminds me of an artist that is forgotten somewhat today. I have to say on this track Victoria reminds me of the singer called Misty Oldland. Misty who is from London, England, released a track called “Got me a feeling” which became an Underground cult classic to the soul fans based in the Uk at the time (1993). This song by Victoria slightly reminds of “Got me feeling”(1993), and I feel that if pushed in the right direction it will go places. I love Victoria voice on this record. I am going to say that her voice is “Organic Soul”. That’s the term that I am going to use for Victoria. Please have a listen to this track by clicking on the link below that will take you to her website address where you will be able to hear this track and others.
Well, time had reached for me to play the Rare Groove selection part 1 of the show. For those of you that listen in each week I need not say anything more. For those of you that are new to this well. Each week I play two sections of the Rare Groove selection. 3 songs in each part. These songs are either bonafide Rare grooves, or songs that people have simply forgotten about. (However, if you want to know what was played in this part of the show you will have to listen to the show!)
The next tune up on the show was one that I had played previously about two to three weeks ago. I have to say that this tune is getting enormous amounts of attention since it came out on promo to us here in the Uk during the latter stages of 2008. The tune in question is called “Amorous” by Jesse Boykins 3 (2009 release I believe, USA). Slow, soulful and sexy is what I like to describe this tune as. An acoustic guitar sets the pace, which is armed with a great selection of jazz chords in abundance, which makes this tune sound even dreamier then, possible. (I believe the guitarist name on this track is called Steve Wyreman if you would like to know?) The soft drum pattern style and lazy sounding bass line in the background adds even more weight to this to this effect. Then Jesse Boykin’s voice cuts in. Equally lazy and yet summer sounding all at the same time which makes you want to turn up the radio volume even more to hear this classic. Reminds me a little of Raheem De Vaughan when he came out with the album called “The Love Experience” back in 2004 via the track called “You”. It got that immediate feeling about if you heard that track? Please click on this track to hear more of this track there, and few others more.
Well I can’t believe that this next track came out 4 years ago. The track that I am now commenting on is called “No more tears by Teedra Moses (released 2005 on the album called Complex Simplicity, USA). It sounds as if it’s only just come out. I wish it had have done. It’s really well rounded and sung. Everything about is great. I feel that more women in the audience will love this more then anyone. Just listen to the lyrics.
Love the reverb effect that is going on in this track. Slow to Mid temp tune, but the bas line is funky, there’s a funky sounding trumpet going on in the background, and of course there’s Teedra’s voice and her backing singers that make this a delight to listen to. Please have a listen to this. Another nice track. Please click on the link below.
The next track was made in 1992. But it has already secured its self within the halls of the rare groove temples. What I am harbouring on about? Well the track called “We got one” by Matt Covington(1992 release) is what I’m on about. Sounds as if it were made in the late 1970’s or early 1980’s; but no it’s definitely made in 1992. I just love the horn section riff in this, which you can just hear in the background. Also I love that lazy sounding bass line and drum pattern together with some orchestration that makes this track stand out even better. But most of all its the voice of Matt Covington that brings the tune out to the max. Wow. Well don’t just stand there. Click on the link below to hear the whole track. It’s that nice.
Time was now racing ahead for me to play The Rare Groove selection Part 2 of the show. I had 13 minutes left to play this as well. It was a race against time to get them in this week. I’ve mentioned earlier on within this same report that each and every week I play 3 songs from yester-year or bonafide rare grooves. However, if you want to hear them then please listen into the show so that you can hear them.
Well that was it for this week. If you listened to the show for the first time then I hope that you will continue to listen in next week. I’ll have more tunes for you. If you have any comments that you wish to make about anything that I have mentioned in this weeks show; or any of the artist/s that I have managed to put down on this week blog. Please leave your comments down on this site. I would love to hear them. Please don't be shy. Just click on the "Comments button" OK? Don't be afraid to have your say here.
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