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Former Slave frontman Steve Arrington is working on a new Album. He teamed up with Stones Throw Records and Dam-Funk, and for this new FUNK album coming out in 2011. Below is an advance mp3 of "I Be Trippin," a track that will be on his (yet unnamed) album. This track was just released in September, on a sampler by Stones Throw entitled "Clouds Over The Pacific,". "I Be Trippin" will soon be released as a 12" on a vinyl. This sound is promising. Here's the first taste. |
Last year Drew Schultz put out the "Back To Class" CD that benefited the public school music programs in Detroit with The Four Tops and a ton of other old-school Motown artists as featured guests. This music project, which he just starting to continue:
Last Sunday, September 1st, he released the follow up single featuring Eddie Willis, original guitarist of Motown's studio recording band, The Funk Brothers. Eddie is the guitarist on almost every Detroit-era Motown hit by folks like Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, The Contours, Mary Wells, Junior Walker & The All Stars, Edwin Starr, and many more. As with the original CD, 50% of the profits will go to benefit the music programs at the Detroit Public Schools. This is the first in a line of singles, and Drew has plans on starting to branch the project out to other cities as well.
 | Levi Stubbs, the legendary lead singer of the Four Tops, and one of the greatest soul vocalists of all time, has died in Detroit after a long illness. Stubbs' death leaves only one remaining Tops founding member, Abdul "Duke" Fakir. As the distinctive lead of the Four Tops, Stubbs was best known for his deep, passionate vocal style that turned Holland-Dozier-Holland compositions like "Bernadette" and "Reach Out" and later, upon the group's move from Motown to ABC Records, on adult soul songs such as "Ain't No Woman (Like the One I Got)" and "Keeper of the Castle." |
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Gerald Levert, the son of O' Jays Eddie Levert, is no longer here. He passed away on 10th of november at age of 40 due to a heart attack. Gerald started with the group Levert back in 1985 where he recorded the album 'I Get Hot' and followed by Bloodline in 1986. Levert consist of the trio Gerald Levert, brother Sean Levert and Marc Gordon. The Big Throwdown, and Just Coolin', released in 1987 and 1988, respectively, both received gold certification. Beginning in the 1990s, Gerald began dividing his time between LeVert, and his solo career, but the band released three more albums. During his solo career Gerald recorded nine albums, such as Private Line, Groove on, Father & Son with his father Eddie, Gerald's World and Gerald's last album Do I Speak For The World. Gerald also participated in LSG the project with Johnny Gill and Keith Sweat in 1997 and 2003. He also produced several tracks for artists like Miki Howard, James Ingram, Geoff McBride, Keith Washington and others. In the eighties and ninetees he was, for me, one of the biggest musical creaters and inspirators.
My heart and Condolences go out to the Levert Family. Rest In Peace Gerald. Mark @ SoulAndFunkMusic.com |
This is a true story about how producer, writer Bruce Hawes grew up in The Sound Of Philadelphia. His T.S.O.P. music /entertainment-industry history is about an 19 year old who was without a job or a salary who walked into Philadelphia International Records recording company. And a lifelong career was born. He became a multi-faceted utilized talent. And he is still a music recording producer. Within this book you will read about many experiences and the lessons that Bruce have painfully learned. This book is full of short stories, facts and anecdotes from the Mighty Three Music Production team. You read about his relationship with Barbara Ingram, getting his first car from the company etc. A recommended reading for the Philly Soul lover.
 | A few albums from the 80s are rereleased. Three titles by popular R&B/funk band Starpoint, two of which were originally issued on Chocolate City in the early '80s: 'All Night Long ', 'Keep On It' And 'Wanting You'. Also from the same time period, two reissues of albums by the B.B. & Q. Band 'All Night Long' And 'Six Million Times'. |
Here’s another 30 classic Soul albums for you to consider for your collection. All records are one off’s so please order early to avoid disappointment. Records can be ordered on-line , over the phone of 020 8875 1018 or collected in person from our shop open Mon-Sat 10 -7 sun 11-5. Visit Soulbrother.com
A message from Jessie who's a friend of the daughter of Dick Griffey: I am bearing some sad news. Dick Griffey father of my friend Carolyn Griffey has passed away this morning. He was the CEO of Solar Records (Sound Of Los Angeles Records), manager and producer who brought us Shalamar, The Whispers, Lakeside, Dynasty, Midnight Starr etc. It would be nice if you give him a mention on your radio shows and play some of the songs from the groups he created on the Solar Record Label.Those of you with publications lets write up and remember that he was to the disco funk era, to what Berry Gordy was to cross over soul. He was a music pioner who should be remembered on this day.
Jessie x
Check this site for the Solar history.
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Now is the time to get rid of your Melba Moore Vinyls. Funky Town Grooves have decided to put the Melba Moore reissues all up for presale now to their loyal customers that order directly from their website, the interest for these titles has been incredible and they feel that they will sell out very quickly. You will benefit from only paying the cheaper combined postage rates if buying all the titles, and FTG will ship the titles as they arrive - see below What A Woman Wants & Other Side Of the Rainbow - Jan 28th 2011 Never Say Never & Read My Lips - Feb 28th 2011 A Lot Of Love - March 25th 2011 All CDs are Remastered & Expanded from The Original Studio Master Tapes Click here to preorder those Melba Moore CD at Funkytowngrooves.com |
 | SAFM introduce to you the soulandfunkmusic.com stream. I've scheduled all your favorite dance classics, boogie, soul and funk tunes from the 80s, 90s. You can look up relevant data of the
artists on soulandfunkmusic.com during listening by clicking the artist name or song. |
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After thirteen years not being on the scene Evelyn "Champagne" King. released a new album called "Open Book". This album contains 13 tracks with new dance tracks and ballads. See for tracklisting and to buy the CD Open Book |
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