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Sounds From The Soul Underground - Various Artists - Freestyle Records Word of a interesting comp from Freestyle Records, release notes follow Sounds From The Soul Underground draws together tracks by some of the greatest contemporary acts from all over the globe and working within the genres of soul, funk, afrobeat, latin and jazz today. With a hard to find rarity from Ray Camacho & The Tear Drops, a DJ Format remix of a Speedometer single, brand new, previously unheard material from Nick Van Gelder, Jessica Lauren Four, and The Andy Tolman Cartel as well as a smattering of recent dance floor destroyers from established Freestyle acts and like minded artists and record labels across the globe, Sounds From The Soul Underground provides an eclectic snapshot of the magnificently healthy international underground music scene. Whilst the variety of genres included is varied in feel and styles, all the featured artists share a common love of, and are rooted in soulful black music and typify an organic approach to modern music making. Many of these tracks have become essential and reliable crowd pleasers in my DJ sets, from Brighton to Barcelona, Lausanne to New York, when open minded people hear these quality grooves it's always the same result, jam packed dance floors, happy faces and weary, tired legs come closing time. Massive thanks to all the contributing artists, labels, and the clubs, DJ's, promoters and radio shows right across the planet who continue to fly the flag for underground music made with heart, soul and simply for the love of the music. Greg Boraman Freestyle Records http://www.freestyle...ul-underground/ Track listing The Delicious AllStars - "Poker Nights Theme" Jo Stance - "Hey Girl" The Mighty Showstoppers - "Shaft In Africa" The Ariya Astrobeat Arkestra - "Put Leg To Road" Nick Van Gelder - "Somethings Gotta Give" Renegades Of Jazz - "Cascade" Speedometer - "Again & Again" Pay Camacho & The Tear Drops - "Movin' On" Frootful - "Colours" Ray Lugo & The Boogaloo Destroyers - "Sol El Ray" The Andy Tolman Cartel - "You What?" Dub Colossus - "Diaspora Square" Los Charly's Orchestra - "Dana's Dream" Jessica Lauren Four - "Mr G" The Haggis Horns - "Cockroach Grind" The Qualitons - "Kekfeny" The Killer Meters - "Cramp Your Style" one of the highlights from here is the re-appearance of this tip top lp track cover ..

Out March 27th... a double cd/lp release featuring the collected words of Michigan soul singer/songwriter Regional Garland from Now Again records Release notes follow below Check the link out at the end for a free mp3 download and further info/details release notes clip... "The collected works of the Flint, Michigan soul singer/songwriter and his band. Contains the crossover masterpiece "It's A Bad Feeling" and entries by Hunts Determination Band, 21st Generations, Reggie and Vann and Brilliance. Presented as a CD and 2LP. Worldwide street date March 27th. Although Flint, Michigan's Regional Garland toiled in regional obscurity for years, he managed to pen, sing and produce a series of 1970s soul songs that have been appreciated for decades in various musical circles around the world. Some - like The Perfections' "Girl, You Better Hurry" and the 21st Generations' "I Need Love" - have been lionized by the soul-collecting cognoscenti. Others - such as Mixed Sugar's "It's A Bad Feeling" and "Fifteen Ain't Young No More" - were played in the hallowed halls of Northern Soul Parthenon Wiggan Casino in the mid-'70s and helped anchor the 80s Modern Soul scene. Much of the audio contained on Mixed Sugar: The Complete Works, 1970-1987 came from master tapes and is previously unreleased. CD comes with a 32 page booklet; 2LP comes with a 16 page booklet. Both includes a wealth of photos and ephemera and extensive liner notes by Ronnie Reese and Egon. Below, we're offering a download of Mixed Sugar's "It's A Bad Feeling." This song will also appear on our forthcoming Soul Cal anthology, scheduled for early April 2012. Original sessions produced by Regional Garland and others. This compilation produced, annotated and researched by Egon Liner notes by Ronnie Reese, edited by Egon. Licensed, and all photos, courtesy Regional Garland Tracklist: 01. I NEED LOVE (21ST GENERATIONS) 2:03 02. HEY JAMES 2:53 03. GIRL YOU BETTER HURRY 3:40 04. GET ON DOWN 2:42 05. I NEED LOVE (HUNTS DETERMINATION BAND - INSTRUMENTAL)* 2:01 06. ARE WE THROUGH (INSTRUMENTAL)* 2:55 07. IT'S A BAD FEELING 3:04 08. FIFTEEN AIN'T YOUNG NO MORE 2:40 09. GANGSTER GIRL* 3:11 10. I'M GONNA GET YOU* 2:24 11. THE DISCO JAM BAM BAM 3:17 12. I'M SAD WE'VE BROKE UP* 3:12 13. WHAT LOVE HAS JOINED TOGETHER* 3:14 14. WHY NOW (VOCAL) 4:14 15. IF THIS AIN'T LOVE 3:26 16. I'M FALLING IN LOVE 3:08 17. HIT GIRL 3:53 18. HOW COULD YOU (EXPECT ME TO TAKE YOU BACK) 3:25 19. CHILLIN' OUT 3:56 Bonus Tracks: 20. I NEED LOVE (HUNTS DETERMINATION BAND - VOCAL) 2:00 21. I NEED LOVE (HUNTS DETERMINATION BAND - 45 ISSUE) 2:19 2LP/CD. 2012. NA5090. Download high res cover art here http://nowagainrecords.com/up/RegionalGarlandHighRes.jpg Download/listen: Mixed Sugar "It's A Bad Feeling." http://nowagainrecords.com/up/ItsABadFeeling.mp3 http://nowagainrecords.com/up/ItsABadFeeling.mp3?sat Now Again Info page http://www.nowagainrecords.com/regional-garland-mixed-sugar/ Juno Player

A double cd release from hip-oselect Info from hip oselect release notes follows... The group issued singles, including "Soul Stomp"; this collection includes both the original single and a rare live version recorded in Paris. Their other non-LP singles include a cover of the Temptations' hit "Runaway Child, Running Wild." But Earl and the Funk Brothers were best at the music they played after hours: soul-jazz and steaming funk. Luckily, some of that music was recorded as well, and prime Funk Brothers cuts recorded under Earl's name that weren't released at all, from the gritty "Opus And Funk" to the late-night live blues jam, "You Name It," are here. The centerpiece of the unreleased material is a 12-minute version of "The Flick," a group original that became their stage theme; this uncut alternate features several keyboard solos from Earl and bass solos from James Jamerson. Also included are three tracks recorded under Jamerson's leadership, two of which were unreleased until now. The 45-track set concludes with "Ode To Benny B.," a previously unreleased tribute to the late Funk Brothers' drummer, Benny Benjamin, highlighted by emotional harmonica playing from a certain young Motown star who had been mentored by the guys in the band. The Motown Sound: The Complete Albums & More is housed in a gorgeous digi-pak with a 28-page booklet featuring rare photos, detailed track annotations and an essay by Allan "Dr. Licks" Slutsky, author of the original Standing Of The Shadows of Motown book and producer of the subsequent documentary film. appears available now in usa but uk sites such as amazon and hmv gives an availability date of 26 march Disc One - That Motown Sound - Earl Van Dyke & The Soul Brothers 1. Nowhere To Run 2. Come See About Me 3. You're A Wonderful One 4. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 5. My Girl 6. All For You 7. Too Many Fish In The Sea 8. Try It Baby 9. The Way You Do The Things You Do 10. Can I Get A Witness 11. Can You Jerk Like Me 12. Money (That's What I Want) Bonus Tracks 13. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) 14. Soul Stomp 15. Hot 'N' Tot 16. Mobile Lil The Dancing Witch 17. He Was Really Sayin' Somethin' 18. All Day, All Night [stereo Mix] 19. Opus And Funk 20. Too Many Fish In The Sea-Earl Van Dyke Sextet [Live In Paris] 21. Soul Stomp-Earl Van Dyke Sextet [Live In Paris] 22. 6 By 6-Earl Van Dyke & The Motown Brass 23. There Is No Greater Love-Earl Van Dyke & Motown Brass 24. The Flick-Parts 1, 2, 3 & 4 25. You Name It-Earl Van Dyke Quartet [Live At The Twenty Grand] Disc Two - The Earl Of Funk 1. Someday We'll Be Together 2. Rainy Night In Georgia 3. Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin 4. Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye 5. Wichita Lineman 6. The Flick 7. Cissy Strut 8. Stand By Me 9. My Cherie Amour 10. Fuschia Moods 11. The Stingray 12. The Whip-A-Rang Bonus Tracks 13. Runaway Child, Running Wild 14. Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got 15. Fever In The Funkhouse [Alt. Mix] 16. Behold 17. Greedy Green 18. Up On Your Feet 19. Too Busy Thinking About My Baby 20. Ode To Benny B amazon page http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B006OAB36U/ref=dm_dp_cdp?ie=UTF8&s=music hip-oselect page http://www.hip-oselect.com/scr.public.product.asp?product_id=5F89D273-45B0-4771-92D2-42EEFCF032BE