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"SOS is the second studio album from Grammy award winning singer SZA, and the follow up to 2017's major label debut album Ctrl The genre-blending album contains elements of pop, R&B, soft-rock, gospel, and hip-hop SOS features guest appearances from Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers, and the late Ol Dirty Bastard" -...
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Out of stockAstonishing smouldering R&B flex from Brooklyn’s Dawuna, making strong debut moves on the ace O___o label that gave us LA Timpa’s first record If u like it slow x dripping in a prince/d'angelo style with intricate almost concrète production - this is as good as it gets The debut of the decade Aye, we reckon v...
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On 18th November, Brownswood Recordings releases the 6th edition of the Future Bubblers compilation An expansion of Gilles Peterson’s network supported by Arts Council England, the ongoing talent discovery and artist development scheme focuses on developing unsigned talent and building audiences for new left-field music With...
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Out of stockDr John's Gumbo is the fifth album by New Orleans singer and pianist Dr John, a tribute to the music of his native city The album is a collection of covers of New Orleans classics, played by a major figure in the city's music In May of 2012, Dr John's Gumbo was listed in the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time Dr John's Gumbo...
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This compilation pays tribute to the soul music of Boston that was originally captured on tape by legendary Boston record store owner, turned label owner and curator, Skippy White This release is a labor of love for all involved in compiling it, especially Eli Paperboy Reed In addition to being a songwriter and performer, Eli is...
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Dawuna follows that insane ‘Glass Lit Dream’ album with a stunning 3-track whitelabel, burning thru R&B's resinous ash with lilting, minimal production and a neo-soul glow Some of the best music we’ve heard this year - of any description - essential if yr into anything from Prince/Camille to Coby Sey/Tirzah x Nearly God...
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One In A Million is the sophomore album by Aaliyah was first released in 1996 by Blackground Records The record features production from a variety of producers including Timbaland, Missy Elliot, Carl-So-Lowe, J Dibbs, Jermaine Dupri, Kay Gee, Vincent Herbert, Rodney Jenkins, Craig King, Darren Lighty and Darryl SimmonsWith...
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Feel Good, not Superfly, is the sound of early-'70s pimping -- even when the tempo slows down, which happens rarely, it's for a slow blues grind, not a ballad, and songs like Tina's "Kay Got Laid (Joe Got Paid)" make no apologies for mythologizing pimps This results in a supremely sleazy, utterly addictive record, one that's...
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Rip It Up: The Best Of Specialty Records brings together some of the most important tracks to be released on the notable Los Angeles record label Founded in 1945 by Art Rupe, Specialty Records made a giant impact in the fields of gospel, rock n roll, and R&B With legendary artists including Little Richard, Lloyd Price, Sam...
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Out of stockThe first ever vinyl LP compilation of songs by the great Eddie and Ernie! The duo produced tons of great singles throughout the 60’s and early 70’s This LP features a couple dance numbers, but mostly slow dramatic soul ballads reminiscent of the best moments of more well known acts like Sam and Dave and Otis Redding Some...