Top Tips For 2012

Well, its that time of year again...

by Sean Hampsey

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in Soul News on 02 Jan 2012

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Hi all,

Well, its that time of year again :thumbsup:

It's 12 months since we did the last 'Top Tips' thread... so, as it's now a Soul Source tradition, here we go again!

Here's your opportunity to tip the tunes in your box for future greatness, during the forthcoming year... or simply list any number of records that you'd like to recommend to other Soul Sourcers.

You might be a DJ with that tasty unplayed, unknown, hardly played or semi-known 45 stuck in the back of your box that you'd love to play out... but haven't quite got around to it... yet!

You might be a collector, sitting on a tune that you know, if it got into the right hands, could become massive in the next 12 months.

It could be an LP track that, for whatever reason, has never been given the recognition it deserves.

It might be a tasty 'B' side that, given the right exposure, might just have what it takes to become a monster!

We're talking, Northern, Modern, Crossover or 'Just Soul'

Whatever floats your boat!

With increased diversity around these days, this should be an interesting list!

No need to post sound clips. Just let us know what you've got that you think deserves a really big plug in the coming year!

So come on. Look at your box and let's have your top tip (or tips) for 2012.

Oh... and a Happy (and Soulful) New Year to all!

:thumbsup:

Sean Hampsey

102 Comments

Simon M Posted: Jan 02 2012 09:54 AM

Offers

CHARLES ABDUL KHALIQ /JUST YOU & ME GIRL and :g:

Seattle Pure Dynomite/ I Wonder Love

Should go big this year , but maybe not in the uk

Russ Vickers Posted: Jan 02 2012 10:04 AM

warped !

Sugar Boy & the Shades of Black - Free Man - Shades

Sublime dance floor crossover, that will surely gain more exposure this year.

Happy New Year

Best Russ

soulontop Posted: Jan 02 2012 10:13 AM

Tape swappers fav

Russ Vickers, on 02 January 2012 - 10:04 AM, said:

Sugar Boy & the Shades of Black - Free Man - Shades

Sublime dance floor crossover, that will surely gain more exposure this year.

Happy New Year

Best Russ

Just played this on you tube sounds a nice dancer.

71 Steve Posted: Jan 02 2012 10:50 AM

Semi known gem

Just listened for first time to the Sugar Boy & Shades of Black 45 quoted above. Love it, but doubt very much in my price range, even if I could ever find one! Personally I'm gonna TRY and stick to affordable records, 60's to current.

In terms of current soul, I'll be looking out for more from the likes of JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound (I think their track "To love someone that don't love you" is just sublime), DeRobert and the Half-Truths (eg, "The Joy" is lovely modern feel-good track) Westcoast Soulstars, The Teenagers, Kings go Forth and other great / tight bands like these.

Also more new releases from long-established soul artists like Betty Wright...Does anyone know if "In the middle of the game" is going to be released on a 45 soon?! I hope so. Was great performance of this on Jools Holland the other night.

All the best for 2012, Steve. :thumbsup:

Russ Vickers Posted: Jan 02 2012 10:50 AM

warped !

Thank you - I really hope it gets more exposure, has huge potential & I love everything about it.....went down down very well at 'Filthy Soul' last week, alongside Scott Three, which is another quality dancer which could do with a bit more of a push this year.

Best Russ

Russ Vickers Posted: Jan 02 2012 11:03 AM

warped !

I would also nominate Emmit Long - Call Me, which seems to have had a few revived plays towards the end of last year, first played 15 odd years ago, but reaching a whole new audience now....

Best Russ

KevH Posted: Jan 02 2012 12:26 PM

Massive everywhere

edit.

viphitman Posted: Jan 02 2012 12:58 PM

Semi known gem

Ok 3 from me.........

I played this the last few months over here in germany to a fantastic reception !!! :thumbsup:

Nice little funky Crossover monster !!!!!!!

and this one is dead cheap, underplayed & soooooo nice !!!!!!!!!!

sharmo 1 Posted: Jan 02 2012 01:12 PM

Tape swappers fav

Hi there have to echoe what's been said judging by sales for last year 45's like "joy" ,"to love someone" are selling well and proving popular there's some great new stuff ready with release dates that should rock the modern/nu funk/nu soul world shortly .A lot of people are buying latin tinged modern and outfit's like Setenta and sunlight square are proving popular.With dj's like moldie ect playing total cross the board and it being accepted I think records like Mr.Confuse featuring Elaine Thomas "Why can't you see me " are going to be the way forward especially in alternative rooms at Royce's dayers ect.Happy new year Simon.

john parker Posted: Jan 02 2012 01:59 PM

Tape swappers fav

That time 0f year again

A few I hope to get round to playing out over the next few months

Roman Candle Love One Another Frankford/Wayne

Sledge Very Strong On You Cardinal

Barbara Christian There But For Love Sympathy

Soul Intentions Away With Me Empire

Chuck Strong I Got To Change My Way Of Living Aduwa

Monterey East Mannequin Girl Genie

Jack Harden She'll Be Back Star Shot

Norma Rivers You're Not Gonna Hurt Me Genuine

Bonnie Graham I Confess Preview

The Contenders I'll Show You How To Love Beth

The New Wanderers Since My Baby Came Back Bell Ac

Slip and Dell Gotta Get Away Modern Arts

The Celebrities The Rattler Ten High

and a couple following through from last year

IJ Harris All Ready To Go Cash

Tornadoes Wont You Forgive Magic Touch

Lena Mone You Stay On My Mind ASP

Happy New Year to you all

SBOLCA Posted: Jan 02 2012 02:45 PM

Semi known gem

CHARLES ABDUL KHALIQ /JUST YOU & ME GIRL and :g:

hmmm...I'm not sure about it . I bought it before listening the last part of the song , the ebay seller put a short soundclip without the instrumental long last part , after listening it without restrictions I'm not entirely convinced

dylan Posted: Jan 02 2012 03:17 PM

In-Demander

john parker, on 02 January 2012 - 01:59 PM, said:

Chuck Strong I Got To Change My Way Of Living Aduwa

I sold this on here middle of 2011 and always thought it was due some attention.

my 2 tips are

little beaver "i'm a man" cat

david dee "every loving man" time

both ripe for the rare soul scene.

viphitman Posted: Jan 02 2012 03:37 PM

Semi known gem

Ok last one from me

Fantastic Crossover which did really well at the last Motte Allnighter!!!!

rennie Posted: Jan 02 2012 04:27 PM

Semi known gem

Try again...

Happy New Year Everyone....think this ones right on the button

Simon M Posted: Jan 02 2012 06:06 PM

Offers

og 7 is different

TheBigO Posted: Jan 02 2012 07:20 PM

Getting spins again

Thanks viphitman that Thunder & Lightning has just gone on my hunt down at all costs list- TOON! SimonM, quality as always.

Nick Soule Posted: Jan 02 2012 09:54 PM

Semi known gem

Brotherhood - When you need me (Tesseract)

Sean Hampsey Posted: Jan 02 2012 10:21 PM

Massive everywhere

Nice start folks.

Some 30 odd titles - all very diverse as predicted!

Will get a few more under the belt and then compile a list.

Keep 'em coming!

:thumbsup:

Sean

Barry Cooper Posted: Jan 02 2012 10:49 PM

Getting spins again

Ben Westbeech "Something For The Weekend"

lightwatersoul Posted: Jan 02 2012 10:53 PM

deceased

Barry Cooper, on 02 January 2012 - 10:49 PM, said:

Ben Westbeech "Something For The Weekend"

ive heard you play this out a cpl of times barry.....im glad your playing it from vinyl
regards moldie

TOAD Posted: Jan 02 2012 10:54 PM

Massive everywhere

frank mitchell jnr " this time" disco 45 its new both side are great and it will only cost you a tenner ! Its on you tube and crazy beat records sell it !