Myron & E - Do It Do It Disco (Tom Noble Remix)

Helping kick off Myron & E's first European tour for their album Broadway the track "Do It, Do It Disco" has been given the disco remix treatment by Tom Noble.

The duo are on tour in Europe with their original backing band The Soul Investigators. Dates below.

 

Aysha - Take me higher

new song for the upcoming CD Take Me Higher. An uplifting / up tempo song about a new beginning. Written by myself and Darren Rahn


Aysha is a successful Jazz and R&B vocalist with various appearances on the music circuit on and off the stage. Crossing genres from R&B, Pop, Smooth Jazz and Adult Contemporary, her velvety voice is sultry and smooth with a jazzy edge. Having influences ranging from the likes of Sade, Toni Braxton, Phyllis Hyman & Chante Moore, one can only imagine the vibe. Aysha’s music is destined to be heard, and it will surely soothe your soul. 


Excellent track.. I can't wait for the album..

The Coalitions (Souljunction Records)

The Coalitions story began with Philadelphian William Anthony Anderson who under the Stage name Of “Little Tony Talent” recorded “All That’s Good Baby/Your Too Young” for Juggy Murray’s Sue Label in 1966. Tony recorded a second and final solo release the Van McCoy penned and produced “Gotta Tell Somebody (About My Baby)/ Hooked On You” a 1967 release on the New York based Vando label, which McCoy co-owned with partner Jocko Henderson.

Tony who was still only fifteen at the time continued to enter local talent shows in and around Philadelphia and after being beaten on a couple of occasions by vocal groups, thought the best way forward was to form a group of his own.So with high school friends Alan Williams, Bruce Dunbar and Carl Smith, Tony formed a group known as the “Deltones”.

Due to a conflict of names with another Philly harmony group “The Delfonics” a change of name was soon to follow with the guys choosing a name that they thought was more relevant to the times they were living in, thus the name of “The Coalitions” was agreed on, at this juncture Carl Smith left the group to be replaced by the late Dwight Mitchell.

The Coalitions first recording “Instead … How Are You/I Don’t Mind Doin’ It (Instrumental)” appeared on the local “Re Dun” label in 1974. This release was picked up later in the same year by the nationally Jamie/Guyden distributed Phil. LA Of Soul label (367) a second release (371) of “Instead … How Are You” was issued in early 1975 this time dropping the instrumental flipside in favour of a vocal outing “Later Than You Think”. After the Phil. LA Of Soul adventure The Coalitions entered a barren period recording wise during which time Bruce Dunbar left the group. His position would later be filled by Bruce Fauntleroy, with a fifth member Stephen Ferguson also joining the group.

In circa 1979 with a group line up of Tony Anderson (Talent), Alan Williams, Bruce Fauntleroy, Milton Williams and Stephen Ferguson The Coalitions began recording their “Colour Me Blue” album project. Although after two years in the making the finished product was never issued. Following a lead 45 featuring two of the tracks from the album “The Memory Of You/On The Block” SJ512 which were released in 2011. You now finally have before you the much anticipated “Colour Me Blue” album which is available in both vinyl and CD format.

The Man Behind the Music : The Legendary Carl Davis

During the golden years of the; 50's 60's and 70's, Carl Davis, was one of Chicago's hottest music producers and record executives to ever blaze the trails of Chicago's renowned Record Row. This action packed memoir chronicles his rise to prominence and power in a dazzling yet cut-throat music business where only the strongest survived. Mastering the art of cutting a deal to the artistry of cutting wax, Davis' visionary leadership helped forge the legendary Chicago-Sound. From the stage of Chicago's famed Regal Theatre to the bright lights of concert venues throughout the world, his artists were some of the brightest stars of our time. No longer an unsung hero, this autobiography punctuates the tireless efforts and the timeless contributions of one of America's greatest music producers and record company executives. To many he was a friend, to others a businessman, but to his artists and fans throughout the world - he is and will always be - the man behind the music.

Charlene - Good Day

London based singer-songwriter Charlene releases her debut album, Good Day on JMC music.

Having spent the last two years locked away in preparation, Charlene finally unleashes her vision on her first full length album. Including the critically acclaimed single, Second Nature, Good day also sees Charlene paint her modern, urban stories over the soulful backdrops of 13 new songs.

Not relying on vocal acrobatics to captivate, it is Charlene’s pure tone and confessional lyrics that capture the attention on Good Day, making the album a bright, refreshing listen.

Tracklisting:
1. Good Day
2. Second Nature
3. Intoxicated
5. Thank U
6. Second Guessing
7. Lost
8. My Yesterday
9. Break Ups
10. Back To Me
11. The Central Line
12. First Date
13. Second Nature (2013 bonus track)
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August Heat - You And Me (Souljunction Records)

The August Heat Band, hail from the small town of Bristol near Opelousas, in the state of Louisiana. The main core of the August Heat band consist of the gospel trained lead soprano vocalist Eltonez Salton otherwise affectionately known as “Cookie”. Veteran lead guitarist, background vocalist, and the August Heat album project producer, John Kent Pierre-Auguste. Who more frequently uses the abbreviated name of Kent August. Along with bass guitarist Ronny Sonnier, drummer Michael “Joe Monk” Caesar and keyboardist Tony Lea. On the “Closer” album project additional keyboard parts were provided by local musician and studio engineer Michael Lockett. Who also recorded and mixed the entire album at his Lockdown studio in Lafayette, La. The “Closer” album project began in 2010 and was a further two years in the making. It is from this excellent album that we at Soul Junction have taken the delightful mid-tempo offering “You And Me” backed with the more up-tempo dancer “Hooked On You” for our next 45 release. In doing so, we hope to introduce the great sound of the August Heat Band to the appreciation of a greater worldwide audience. Here’s to a successful future, August Heat. For further information please contact Soul Junction At: Tel: +44 (0)121 602 8115. E-mail sales@souljunctionrecords.co.uk

Gavin Christopher-This Side Of Heaven

New-to-7 inch pressing of Gavin Christopher’s compelling dancer “This Side Of Heaven” taken from his eponymous RSO LP from 1979. Born in 1956, in Chicago, writer/producer Gavin is the brother of House music diva Shawn Christopher and was a former member of Lyfe and High Voltage. He has written for Chaka Khan and Rufus as well as Herbie Hancock and Ava Cherry and produced Grandmaster Flash and Mariah Carey. The flips side, "We'll Always Be Together, is also drawn from the same LP. MSV005 A. This Side Of Heaven B. We'll Always Be Together