As some of you will be aware EMS (Essential Modern Soul) had to close its doors earlier in the year due to a server provider issue, losing years of information is the process.

And as it seems it is unlikely to return, i would like to bring a bit of what was lost to arguably the other best the soul forum in the internet world.

I know this won't be to everyones taste, i understand that, but to those who like a bit of modern, disco, soulful house, ect., it might go someway to fill the gap where EMS is sadly missed.

i would ask all those who posted podcasts there to pop them in here as well, along with weekly traxsource charts (Mark, please), soul charts (Gary) so we can help build up a resource for all to see whats going on in the world of modern soul.

And anybody else who would like to share a track, whether it be vinyl, CD, or download, that would be great.

all the best

alan 

Edited July 15, 20168 yr by ajb

Great gospel dancer

 

This is brilliant......

 

to my mind this needs a release..............

 

Totally with you there, Alan - top tune. Mick O'Donnell has been on this for many months, so here's hoping for another Leon Timbo.

a nice early doors track to ease you in to the weekend...........................

 

great rework of a classic.....................

Jingo Hands of Fire (The Sophisticado Silver Room Block Party Mix) & Jingo Hands of Fire (The Niyumba Sonar Dub Mix)

listen in full here..............

https://love4soul.bandcamp.com/album/the-jingo-hands-of-fire-tribute-remixes

my favourite song today..................

 

"In the late 1960's, Neftali Santiago's family bought their first home in Willingboro, New Jersey at 22 Somerset Drive. Here he would learn to play the drums and honed his skills, which landed him a spot as the drummer and a singer/ songwriter in Mandrill, one of the most diverse funk bands of all time. In 1975, Santiago took a hiatus from the band and returned home to start a new project. Though he would return to Mandrill in 1978, between the years of 1975 and 1978 Santiago recorded an album's worth of material that has largely been unreleased until now.  

Under the moniker Santiago, Neftali and the talented multi-arranger Joe Byrne recorded four tracks, two of which landed on the band's first single in 1975. Despite the limited success of the band's only single, Neftali's manager secured high profile tours with The Ohio Players and Gil-Scott Heron. After moving across the country, Neftali started new bands (the Santiago Band, Santiago & Friends, and Neftali’s Beast) and kept recording, though nothing came of the tracks except the mysteriously bootlegged “Bionic Funk” 45 in the late 70’s. Though Neftali’s solo career came to an end in 1978 when he rejoined Mandrill, he left a treasure trove of unreleased funk tracks that are sure to please fans of Parliament/ Funkadelic, Boosty Collins, Sly & The Family Stone, and 70’s rare groove. Manufactured Recordings is proud to present Santiago’s complete recordings for the first time ever."

https://neftalisantiago.bandcamp.com/album/22-somerset-dr-1976-1978

 

 

Edited November 16, 20168 yr by ajb

released finally, you don't want to miss this, trust me..................

 

Edited November 17, 20168 yr by ajb

 

 

 

 

A couple of treats available from today..................

the annual future disco Vol 10 is out with those great tunes you've been boogieing down to (or not whatever the case may be), and some you will be........

https://www.juno.co.uk/products/future-disco-vol-10-complete-repeat/632300-01/

And Gilles Peterson's Havana Cultura anthology, for those who like a little spice................................

 

https://www.juno.co.uk/products/gilles-peterson-gilles-peterson-presents-havana-cultura/631336-01/

Edited November 25, 20168 yr by ajb

I must have missed this thread, but for those of you who were on EMS and don't know,  there is a FBook version but sadly its nothing like the Forum with mostly event promos and very little song content, although some folks do post up their Mixcloud uploads, shame EMS was such a goldmine of information.

 

 

 

 

all over this, been a fan of Jeb Loy Nichols for a while, add Opolopo and BOOM!.................

 

On 11 November 2016 at 07:49, ajb said:

a nice early doors track to ease you in to the weekend...........................

 

Nice slice of Jazz Funk ut am i the only one that thinks that Brian on the opening phot bars more than a passing resemblance to Fenners from SoccerAM?

these are the tracks i like finding, brings a smile to my face .........................

 

 

liking this as well....................

https://www.reverbnation.com/KimTibbs

 

if you haven't all ready, you'll need one of these in your life before they all go ..............

"Another demo tape recently discovered by Family Groove Records. **Hand Stamped limited edition of 300 copies.
Hall & Floyd’s previously unreleased 1981 session is a nice slice of Disco Funk & R&B that didn’t make the major label cut. Sunrise is the stand-out song featuring a nice blend of Earth Wind & Fire style harmonies, funky horns, spaced-out Moog Synth and a righteous groove good enough to properly fuel your next Roller Skating party."

Give all the tracks a listen.............

https://www.juno.co.uk/products/hall-floyd-sunrise/628637-01/

Edited December 12, 20168 yr by ajb

one to keep an eye out for in January...............

Ikebe Shakedown - Curitiba Strut b/w Monophonics - Hanging On

 

 

can't get enough of these at the moment..................

and pick up this download on a name your price.................

https://matasunarecords.bandcamp.com/track/elephants-on-carpets

El Count Executives "I Want To Thank You"

 

out in early January, and a nice touch with a tribute to the memory of Paul Thrower R.I.P

Loving this...........................

"Brass Horizon only ever had one effort put out onto vinyl. The much sought after "We want to play" on the Minda Mark label. Currently commanding big bucks on the collectors scene. The single also made it onto Keb Darge's Deep Funk lp. Now Super Disco Edits has dug deep again, and unearthed some killer tracks by the band. Brass Horizon were heavily into the Bay Area sound of the mid 70's and especially Tower of Power. The first recording to come to light from these dusty sessions is this one off studio mic take, introducing the band. Fully 6 mins long, we have trimmed it down so it gets a 45 release. pt1&2."

 

 

 

On 30/07/2016 at 00:27, algsoul said:

what about a nice 70ts type tune   not modern but    

 

hi lawrence , is this album only , or is there a 7" version , thanks john

1 hour ago, gogger said:

hi lawrence , is this album only , or is there a 7" version , thanks john

play mine from the album  don't think there is a seven but you never know

been a while so i thought i'd add this..................

https://www.juno.co.uk/products/kaidi-tatham-changing-times/638834-01/

 

about to drop soon, get ya pre order sorted, this'll blow the roof off...................

To hear in full...................

https://ghettodiscorecords.bandcamp.com/album/ghetto-disco-records-serge-gamesbourg

loving this Billy Paul rework..............

 

Edited February 14, 20178 yr by ajb

Sulpacio Jones - Better Way

This is lovely.............

https://sulpaciojones.bandcamp.com/track/better-way

New album out soon................

CD Release date may 5th on TGee Records
VINYL Release date August 5th on Ramrock Records
DIGITAL & STREAMNG September 5th

1 - Tom Glide & Gina Carey " Tribute To The Music " (Intro ) 0"49
2 - Tom Glide & Tracy Hamlin " Strong Feelings " 5"20
3 - Tom Glide & Hil St Soul " Soul Train " 4"26
4 - Tom Glide & Kenya " True Fantasy " 3"43
5 - Tom Glide & Stephanie Cooke " Light Up the Sky " 5"48
6 - Tom Glide & Nia Simmons " My Time ( Shine ) " 4"27
7 - Tom Glide & Funmilayo NGozi " All I Need Is You " 4"05
8 - Tom Glide & S.E.L " Teach Me " 5"47
9 - Tom Glide & Chidi " Old Skool Dayz " 4"05
10 - Tom Glide & Terisa Griffin " Magic ( Spell On Me ) " 4"41
11 - Tom Glide & Candace Woodson " Where You Are " 4"48
12 - Tom Glide & Gina Carey " Tribute To The Music " ( Extended Jam ) 7"24

I like the new Calvin Richardson (available as a free download at the moment)  -- TREAT HER RIGHT

it's got an vintage Bobby W feel to it (IMO).

ALSO like the new Walter Williams (O'Jays) track, not a dancer either but a classy ballad.

 

new album soon..............

 

This has just had a re-issue if you don't fancy spending £30+.................

https://www.juno.co.uk/products/will-sessions-amp-fiddler-lost-without-you/637327-01/

Edited May 20, 20178 yr by ajb

Nice edit to be had, if you would like a free DL of this what has become classic, courtsey of Cratebug .....................

 

 

 

More previously unreleased goodness set free..........................

OUT NOW!!!!!!!!

just right for summer

https://soundcloud.com/liquidbeat/sets/blossom-hot16-so-cool

 

On ‎15‎/‎08‎/‎2016 at 13:17, ajb said:

this may well be my track of the year, if you can find a copy buy it......................

Lapsley - Operator (DJ Kose's extended disco version)

 

Recently discovered this - 2 years late!

Great tune - white label demos only it appears. One or two now for sale on Discogs but quite expensive!