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And here's the mixcloud archive..... Following the success of our D-VINE SPIRITUALS 45's LABEL FOCUS, we've decided to shine the spotlight on the Hoyt Sullivan Enterprises subsidiary; SU-ANN - THE STARMAKER LABEL HOYT SULLIVAN was an interesting character, to say the least...he ran his umbrella label HSE, alongside a small number of offshoots, releasing arguably some of the most crucial material to appear in the gospel soul market. Here we focus on SU-ANN. He dubbed it The Starmaker Label....the dreams were big, but the reality was quite the opposite. Mr Sullivan has been rumored to be not the businessman he appeared to be consequently leaving his labels in various states of disarray. From funk to sweet to modern to deep....dive in!

Apologies for the delay in archiving the Divine Chord Gospel pt.90 - Su-Ann The Starmaker Label Focus....here's the tracklisting....the mixcloud link will be available shortly. Cheers! Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 90 broadcast on 23rd January 2019 presented by DJ Greg Belson SU-ANN – The Starmaker Label - FOCUS Royal Lights ‘Working on the Good Foot of Jesus’ (Su-Ann) Gospel I.Q.’s ‘It may seem strange’ (Su-Ann) Bishop Manning and the Manning Family ‘This is everybody’s song’ (Su-Ann) Ramada Singers ‘Wade in the water’ (Su-Ann) Golden Harmonizers of Brooklyn, New York ‘Jesus did’ (Su-Ann) Ponder Brothers ‘Keep on running’ (Su-Ann) Kings of Harmony ‘Jesus on the mainline’ (Su-Ann) White Star Spiritual Singers of Orlando, Florida ‘I woke up this morning’ (Su-Ann) Gospel Carolettes ‘I’m satisfied’ (Su-Ann) 5 on the LP sides – selected from 5 33rpm recordings Harmony Stars ‘Time’ (Su-Ann) Ramada Singers ‘Don’t condemn me now’ (Su-Ann) Louise Richardson ‘Why do men want to die’ (Su-Ann) Southern Four of Detroit, Michigan ‘Who is a stranger’ (Su-Ann) Rev. O. C. Sandidge & Rapture ‘The train’ (Su-Ann) Talkset Michigan Sensational Voices of Faith ‘God will answer prayer’ (Su-Ann) Rhyant Singers ‘Oh, Lord save me (Su-Ann) C Lord C’s ‘If you ever need the Lord’ (Su-Ann) Fantastic Six ‘He hung and died’ (Su-Ann) Golden Trumpets ‘Wasted years’ (Su-Ann) Trumpeteers of Joy of Bellamy ‘When Jesus comes’ (Su-Ann) Sensation Monarchs ‘Keep on praying’ (Su-Ann) Mighty Tenernears of Reidsville, N.C. ‘Won’t have to cry no more’ (Su-Ann) Evangelist W. M. Phillmore ‘Someone to care’ (Su-Ann) Luther Pou and the Gospel Disciples ‘Coming home’ (Su-Ann) Golden Crowns ‘Precious Lord’ (Su-Ann) Sensational Meadow Larks ‘I put all my trust in the Lord’ (Su-Ann) Talkset Baby Sister & the Gospel Echoettes ‘Up above my head’ (Su-Ann) Mighty Reverlaires ‘Lord remember me’ (Su-Ann) Mighty Starlites ‘My Lord and I’ (Su-Ann) Mighty Zion Trumpets Gospel Singers ‘Don’t leave me alone’ (Su-Ann) Josephine Dicks & the Rock Gospel Informations ‘Let’s study war no more’ (Su-Ann) Flames of Harmony of Brooklyn, N.Y. ‘My soul look back and wonder’ (Su-Ann) Mighty Gospel Singers ‘I found a friend’ (Su-Ann) Brother William & the Saints ‘Don’t forget God’ (Su-Ann) Gospel I.Q.’s ‘Waiting on you’ (Su-Ann) Gospel Persuaders ‘Love in the first degree’ (Su-Ann) Singing Crusaders ‘Who will be able’ (Su-Ann) Exciting Supreme Highlights ‘Jesus loves me’ (Su-Ann) Sensational Allstars ‘This may be the last time’ (Su-Ann)

Here's the playlist and archived mixcloud link from last Saturday's show of The LA TAPES broadcast on 12th January 2019 hosted by DJ Greg Belson via Mi Soul Connoisseurs. Ray Manning Singers – Give him a chance Hellen Hollins Singers – He’s been good Metters Family – He is a friend of mine 21st Century Singers – Keep on pressing my way Shirley Caesar – Heavenly father Calvin Bridges & the Faith Tabernacle Voices – Turn it over to Jesus Mighty Supreme Voices of Dallas, Texas – Prayed for me Movin’ Forward presented by DJ Andy Cobb pt. 1 David Simmons – Hooked on you EKG – Give me love Admiral Ice – My Carolina girl Sam Butler – I can’t get over losing you Infinity – Put everything in place Johnny Guitar Watson – It’s way too late Seville – Show me the way Stevens & Foster – I want to be loved Movin’ Forward presented by DJ Andy Cobb pt. 2 Raj – Something inside California Malibus – Love in my life Tony Troutman – What’s the use Vessie Simmons – I can’t make it on my own Side Effect – Always there Lady Margo – Simply gotta make it without you Profascination – Try love again Mixed Emotions – Gold in my life Merry Clayton – Emotion Billy Butler – Play my music Terry Huff & Special Delivery – Just not enough love Roy Simpson – Tiger love Cameron – Funk down Chuck Jackson – Beautiful woman Bobby Thurston – You got what it takes

Link to the show is available here. Cheers!

Thanks to those of you that tuned in live to The Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 88....here's the tracklisting....a stroll through some vintage r&b. The mixcloud archive will be available shortly. Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 88 broadcast on 28th November 2018 presented by DJ Greg Belson Sparky Rucker ‘Gospel train’ (June Appal) Famous Tyler Trio ‘If you just hold out' (Music City) Reverend Gary Davis ‘Bad company brought me here’ (Prestige) Staple Singers ‘Masters of war’ (Riverside) Josh White ‘I’ve got that pure religion’ (Elektra) Highway QC’s ‘I can’t feel at home’ (VeeJay) Talkset Stars of Faith featuring Kitty Parham ‘Long as I live (Hob is Gospel) Bill Moss and the Celestials ‘Willing to run’ (Savoy) Dorothy Norwood Singers ‘In that little town’ (Savoy) Psalmeneers of Columbus, Ohio ‘My heart is fixed’ (Gospel) Gene Viale ‘Peace in the valley (Checker) Talkset Gospel Chimes ‘Miss me’ (Atlantic) Phillipian Gospel Singers ‘The Christian Army’ (Jewel) Roberta Martin Singers ‘You’ve been truly blessed’ (Savoy) Staple Singers ‘Wish I had answered’ (Riverside) Gospel Crusaders of L.A. ‘To be like Jesus’ (Songbird) Gospel Encores ‘On that morning’ (Hob is Gospel) Harris Family ‘Won’t it be wonderful’ (Hob is Gospel) Gospel Starlets ‘I’m a worker for you Lord’ (Hob)

Thanks to those of you that tuned in live to The LA TAPES on Saturday, broadcast on Mi-Soul Connoisseurs....here's the tracklisting along with the link to the mixcloud archive. Cheers! The LA TAPES broadcast on 10th November 2018 hosted by DJ Greg Belson via Mi Soul Connoisseurs Crackin’ – You’ll feel better D.J. Rogers – Secret lady Roy Ayers – 2000 Black Ace Spectrum – Moving on Booty People – To the one I love Carl Carlton –Smokin’ room Flokey Van Hook – Testimony Ad Break Movin’ Forward presented by DJ Andy Cobb pt. 1 Tyrone Davis – Overdue Lady Margaret & Perry Smith – Out in space Patrice Rushen – Message in the music Natural Four – Count on me Lonnie Hill – Galveston Bay Ernie Johnson – Mouth to mouth resuscitation David Simmons – Some day, some way Ad Break Movin’ Forward presented by DJ Andy Cobb pt. 2 Archie Bell & the Drells – Dancing to your music Members of the Staff – I wanna thank you Shirley Brown – Yes sir brother Le Frank ‘O – Keep on getting’ down pts. 1 & 2 Luckey Davis – It’s not where you start (it’s where you finish) pts. 1 & 2 Pockets – Come go with me Lost Family – Blow my mind Pockets – Nothing is stronger Ad Break 7th Wonder – Absence Alton McClain & Destiny – My destiny Gentle Persuasion – I’m gonna blow your mind Bloodstone – Shake the building L.A. Boppers – Life is what you make it Touch of Class – I just can’t say goodbye Chameleon – Come into my life

Here. We. Go. Yeah, it's the 3rd ANNIVERSARY of the 45 Live Radio Show, broadcasting on dublab.com. Joining me in the studio, the DJ that helped start it all...JSTAR. It's a two hour celebration of the 7" single like no other. In this episode, your host pillages the crates and heavies up the Deep Funk for a top shelf selection of musical pearlers....JSTAR steers the ship into reggae influenced waters, poppin' the beats that send him globetrotting the club world with his own brand of the 'get down'. Then to round off, we're focusing on our own label, 45 Live Records....lend an ear. We be celebratin'.

Thanks to those of you that tuned in last Friday to the 45 Live Radio Show 3rd ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL with my guest, the one and only JSTAR....here's the tracklisting for your consideration. The archived links via mixcloud, soundcloud and itunes will be available shortly. Cheers! DJ Format – 45 Live Theme Set One by DJ Greg Belson Joseph Raposo – Mother Ghost nursery rhymes Staff at De Mass Associates – Birthday song Naomi Bradly – A fool in love Sounds of the City – Stuff and thangs Eli ‘Paperboy’ Reed – A few more days Pervis Herder – Honkey tonk junk Re-Vells – I want a new love Little Ceasar & the Euterpians – It ain’t what you do its’ the way how you do it Hollywood Hurricanes – Have love, will travel Earl ‘Duke’ Jenkins – Misusin’ me Preludes – Somebody help me Explosions – I seem to be crying Little Stanley and the 5 Brooks – The P.W. Fabulous Fantoms – The Mau Mau Guest Mix in session featuring DJ JSTAR Jurassic 5 - Unified Rebelution (Upstate Remix) Band From Atlantis - Lost And Found Fred - Take It Back Aretha Franklin - One Step (Featurecast Re­Edit) Skinny Man And DJ Flip - Not Bonny And Clyde (Instrumental) David Whittaker - Strip Poker At Caesar’s Palace Rotation - Rotation Grabbabeer - Strung Out Kurokawa Art Of Noise - Close To The Edit Dedy Dread And Mr.Bird - Love On Fire Dedy Dread - Steady Thug Jstar - No Diggity Richard Ace - Stayin Alive Suzy Brown - Shake Your Body Malcolm Locks - Get Up Stand Up Winston Wright With Tommy McCook - Psychedelic Reggae Boogaloo Assassins - No No No Dynatones - Fife Piper Cornell Cambell - My Baby Just Care’s For Me Jstar - Boss Dub Jstar - Warrior Featuring Dark Angel Johnny Osborne - Salute The Don Set Two by DJ Greg Belson 45 Live Records Showcase Christian Madden – Everybody get in line Aeon Seven – Preliminary battle M-Tri & Leecy T – Trading places Boca 45 feat. Louis Baker – Soul on top Outlaw Posse – Enforce the positive M-Tri & Leecy T – Palo Santo (Aeon Seven Remix) Aeon Seven – Seven breaks Boca 45 – Diego’s theme DJ Format feat. Andy Cooper – Get on that

And here's the mixcloud link....cheers!

As I've already mentioned, everything released on Moton is an edit.....so generally, tracks that are re-arranged, re-eq'd with more often than not, added percussive elements. Bootlegs are straight lifts of an artists work....edits are a totally different market and mindset, pressed in small numbers, to appeal to a particular type of dancefloor. I doubt many edits are licensed, unless tracks like Blueboy's 'Remember Me' start to take off and sell many 1,000's....then a license would be required, f'sure.

OK, so....Moton Records, Inc. is a re-edit label. Various producers under various guises rework tracks and turn them into club friendly records. They've been on the circuit for many years and have released a number of tracks that have become DJ tools. None of their releases are carvers.....they are pressed in relatively small quantities so to actually make any money out of them is virtually impossible. It's really done for the love, quite honestly. I've released two 12"s with them, re-editing a total of 5 tracks....re-arranging, eq'ing and adding additional percussive elements to beef the tracks up for a modern club setting. The track in question in this thread was reworked by David Hill (ex-Nuphonic) and sharpens the original Greene Sisters cut into a floor stompin', compact and concise winner. The identity of this track has been known for some time in clubbing circles, and only now is it trickling into the 'northern' sect....thanks to plays by Mr. Fish, and I guess me too....it's been a fixture in my playbox (for the relevant clubs) for some time. Hope that answers a few questions. Cheers!

Thanks to those of you that tuned in live to the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 87....this time, we rolled out an hours worth of r&b business....from strollers to raucous and everything in between. Here's the tracklisting....the mixcloud archive will be available shortly. Cheers! Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 87 broadcast on 24th October 2018 presented by DJ Greg Belson Soul Touchers of California ‘Touch by faith’ (Brownie) Sensational Harmonizers of Sacramento, Calif. ‘Wait on the Lord’ (Gospel Corner) Doulphous Singers ‘Day by day’ (De’Voice) Famous Ward Singers ‘I’m getting richer’ (Savoy) Chicago Gospel Stars ‘Hold me Jesus’ (Salem) Swanee Quintet ‘Race to run’ (Nashboro) Consolers ‘Almighty God’ (Nashboro) Talkset Spiritual Wonders ‘Have mercy’ (Spiritual Wonders) Voices of Light ‘Backslider’ (Holy Raiders) Heavenly Five ‘Make it in’ (Anderson) Gospel Harmonettes ‘Trouble’ (Exodus) Six Trumpets ‘Jesus Christ, the baby’ (Nashboro) Cross Jordan Singers ‘Jesus died’ (Enjoy) Universal Jubilaires of Chicago, ILL. ‘If you missed me’ (HLF) Bells of Zion ‘Do you know him’ (Peacock) Talkset Lynn Harmonizers ‘Come over here’ (Silver Cross) Taylor Bros. Gospel Singers ‘I’ll slave no more’ (Nashboro) Brown Singers ‘I feel it’ (Songbird) Mighty Gospel Giants ‘What have I done wrong’ (Minit) Original Joy Harmonizers ‘Teach me master’ (Orbit) Silver Tones Texarkana, Texas ‘Now Lord’ (Hosanna) Richard Roquemore ‘Shine’ (Hob) New Jerusalem Singers ‘Deep’ (Revelation Records, Inc.)

Here's the playlist for Saturday's The LA TAPES, broadcast on Mi Soul Connoisseurs, featuring a new segment, Andy Cobb's Movin' Forward. Check out the runners and riders here. The LA TAPES broadcast on 13th October 2018 hosted by DJ Greg Belson via Mi Soul Connoisseurs Albert Piamenta – Soul tune The Nights – Power Linda Williams – Elevate our minds Young and Company – I like what you’re doing to me Velvet Hammer – Man to woman Pierre – Loving you Martha High – Oh, this feeling Ad Break Movin’ Forward presented by DJ Andy Cobb pt. 1 Gene Page – To the bone Ujima – Hip to your ways Sidney Joe Qualls – Run to me Collins & Collins – Top of the stairs Bileo – You can win Mandrill – Having a love attack Coke Escovedo – I wouldn’t change a thing Ad Break Movin’ Forward presented by DJ Andy Cobb pt. 2 Wilson Williams – I like being in love with you Terry Ronald – What the child needs Rare Pleasure – Let me down easy Wales Wallace – Somebody I know S.O.U.L. with Larry Hancock – This time around Channel 3 – The sweetest thing Jeff Perry – Call on me Ad Break Divine Situation – The Problem Solver Divine Situation – Brand new feelin’ Heem the Music Monsters – God on your side Made in N.Y. – Forgive me Devoted Souls – Keep on (holding on)

Originally broadcast on Blind Faith Radio out of Italy last week, the good folks have uploaded the entire guest set from yours truly onto youtube for your listening pleasure....check out the rewind, diggin' into the deep, sweet, harmony side of the collection....then follow the links to all the good things happening over at Blind Faith.....righteous business!

Here we go....the final installment of the Divine Chord Gospel Show Summer Soundclash Specials for 2018....we've featured mighty battles from two of the finest, in DARRYN JONES (Chicago) & TONY TROFFA (NYC)...now we travel to London UK to pit crate vs crate to conclude our triumvirate of audio battles, against TONI ROSSANO aka THE SHOWFA. It's a modern soul beauty...2 hours of music you might not have before....from proper steppers, soulful swayers to dancefloor destroyers and discofied winners. As always, notepads at the ready.....it's a killer!

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Here we go with the latest Divine Chord Gospel Show....a lebl focus on the mighty D-VINE SPIRITUALS. A catalog offering heavy hitting funk, to proto hiphop beats and sweet sweet vocal harmony. Dive in if you're not familiar....an incredible label featuring the production skills of Juan D. Shipp.

Thanks to those of you that tuned in live to yesterdays Divine Chord Gospel Show....a 45's label focus on the amazing catalog of D-Vine Spirituals and the various productions of Juan D. Shipp. Here's the tracklisting....the archived mixcloud link will be available shortly. Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 81 D-Vine Spirituals 45’s Label Focus broadcast on Wednesday 25th April 2018 presented by DJ GREG BELSON Gospel Wymics ‘It’s a shame how this world has changed’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Chosen Wonders ‘God’s got power’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Gospel Four ‘A secret closet’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Supreme Travelers ‘Coming thru the years’ (D-Vine Spirituals) M & N Singers ‘Stand by me’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Elder J. Ward and the Gospel Four ‘A change is gonna come’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Gospel Six of Tunica, MS ‘Jesus, he’s a miracle worker’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Talkset Sensational Six ‘The Lord will make a way’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Costello and My Friends ‘Lord don’t stop loving me’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Exciting Legion Aires ‘Rain, rain’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Gospel Songbirds ‘Rain rain’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Fantastic Few Gospel Singers ‘God is not dead’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Southern Bells ‘He cares’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Sis. Elizabeth King and the Gospel Souls ‘So soon’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Talkset Southern Sons ‘I need the Lord’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Elder Ward & the Gospel Four ‘Walk close to me’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Heavenly Stars ‘Take me by the hand’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Gospel Four ‘The devil don’t like it’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Chosen Wonders ‘Like Jesus’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Pure Heart Travelers ‘I’m a pilgrim’ (D-Vine Spirituals) Supreme Travelers ‘This evening church’ (D-Vine Spirituals)

Thanks to those of you that tuned in live to the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 80....here's the tracklisting....the archived mixcloud link will be available shortly. Cheers! Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 80 broadcast on Wednesday 28th March 2018 presented by DJ GREG BELSON Ernest Jones and the Gospel Stars ‘Coming again so soon’ (Last Stand) Rev. Dorosco Scarber ‘Traveling home’ (Sarbco Incorp) Gene Martin and the Gene Martin Singers ‘A little bit of faith’ (Savoy) “Small One” Prince Dixon ‘You don’t need no doctor’ (Gospel Corner) Mighty Clouds of Harmony ‘Never grow too old’ (King) Talkset Maddix Singers ‘Keep on pushing’ (Pandora) Sensational Voices of Faith of Lansing, Michigan ‘My thrill ain’t gone’ (Carter Records, Inc.) Prophet’s Trumpet ‘The Prince of Peace’ (Asiam) Betheletts ‘Something about God’s love’ (Launch) Sensational Gospel Specials ‘Jesus is waiting’ (Lance) Talkset Beacon of Hope Chapel Singers ‘Stealin’ in the name of the Lord’ (Cavern Custom) Salem Travelers ‘Hold on, children’ (Checker) Rev. Fred H. La Garde and the Church of Love Choir ‘I’ll take you there’ (Glori) Harlem Gospel Travelers ‘He’s on time’ (Colemine) Sister Clara Cubbage and the Boston Mass Choir ‘What a friend’ (Teams) Ola Andrews and the Believers ‘Judgment’ (Emmanuel)

For set sale, delivery is $4 within the US, $13.50 worldwide. Rance Allen Group - I know a man who (The Gospel Truth) M- (Unplayed stock copy. Label slightly pressed off center. Record plays perfectly) PRICE IN US DOLLARS = $100 + shipping **REDUCED to $90 + shipping** No introduction needed on this consistently desirable modern cut....a classic in the making. Clip for reference only. Cheers! Clip;

Played at the Manchester Weekender last year....I've been looking for a copy since then, and no luck. If anyone stumps up with two, then please lemme know after Darren. Cheers!

Here's the archived mixcloud link of the Champ 45's Label Focus of The Divine Chord Gospel Show. Get on board that gospel train and ride the rhythms from soul to funk to sweet to deep of one of the most desirable labels in the gospel fraternity.

Thanks to those of you that tuned in live yesterday to the Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 79 Champ 45's Label Focus. Here's the tracklisting for your consideration. The archived mixcloud link will be available shortly. Cheers! Divine Chord Gospel Show pt. 79 Champ 45’s Label Focus broadcast on Wednesday 28th February 2018 presented by DJ GREG BELSON Friendly Four of Selma, Alabama ‘If it wasn’t for the Lord’ (Champ) Supreme Jubilees ‘Listen to the raindrops’ (Champ) Mighty Golden Bells ‘Lord you been good’ (Champ) New Gospel Stylistics ‘Jesus love’ (Champ) Dynamic Deciples ‘This heart of mine’ (Champ) Sacred Four ‘Somebody watching you’ (Champ) Roy and the Sunset Spirituals ‘Jesus knows how much we can bear’ (Champ) Truth and Devotion ‘I’m so happy’ (Champ) Rev. Ravenell and the Jeremiah Ensemble ‘Move Satan’ (Champ) Talkset Fantastic B.J.’s ‘Gratitude and love’ (Champ) Mighty Gospel Clouds ‘You got to love him’ (Skyland) Clefs of Faith ‘Memories’ (Champ) Gospel Crusaders of Honestown, Mississippi ‘I’m on my journey’ (Champ) Sensational Friendly Six ‘When trouble comes around’ (Champ) King Brothers ‘Crying Lord remember’ (Champ) Talkset Sensational Wonders of Twin City ‘How I got over’ (Champ) Mighty Gospel Clouds ‘Jesus we love you’ (Champ) Golden Trumpets ‘See about me’ (Skyland) Rev. Robert Welch ‘He holds tomorrow’ (Champ) Northern Travelers ‘The day I was converted’ (Champ)

For set sale, delivery from California ($4 within the US, $20 Worldwide) Martha Bass - Rescue Me (Checker) Vinyl = Strong VG+ Jacket = Weak VG+ (all seams in tact, no corner dings, no water damage, back sleeve is dirty. Pic on request) Price in US DOLLARS = $125 + Shipping Contains the LP only dancefloor bomb 'Since I've been born again'. Clip for reference only. Cheers! Clip;