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Latest offering from the Preston Glass circle is a very catchy Philly-sounding throwback from an artist called TAKIM. Song in question is ‘Say It Like You Mean It’. We’ve learned that Takim (Roberts) has been around music since the 80s when he became a part of the Los Angeles hip-hop scene. A decade or so later and our man found religion. Ordained a minister, he embraced gospel  working to, as […]

Just when you thought it was safe… our fave NY cop is back… well almost. We all have a soft spot for John Shaft and who doesn’t love the mighty Isaac Hayes Oscar winning title tune? Well, veteran US DJ, producer and remixer JOE VENTURA for one. Big Joe (CEO of Big Speaker music) kicks off his 2002 music odyssey with a big, banging tribute to the whole Shaft thing. […]

(March 24, 2021) Morris Mills is an artist who likes to keep his audience guessing. He won’t be predictable. When we last heard from him, he had dropped “Revival,” the very, very funky gospel song that found him singing about the transformational and saving power of Christ. However, Mills probably would not remain in the spiritual realm very long. Then too, saying that Mills moved from the spiritual realm because […]

(March 24, 2021) D-Nice has been “Mr. Everything” for a long time now. The DJ, producer, rapper and beatboxer first hit the scene more than three decades ago, and he is still going strong in 2021. On his latest, he delivers a dance-tastic earworm that will make it tough for SoulTrackers to stay in their seats. Featuring guest vocals by Ne-Yo and a rap by Kent Jones, “No Plans for Love” has become the […]

(March 24, 2021) Jennifer Hudson first won over America's hearts as a contestant on American Idol, but she became a star with her fictionalized historical character in the hit movie Dreamgirls. Hudson will soon be playing a very real historical figure, as Aretha Franklin in the upcoming movie Respect. Speaking of classic soul giants, for her newest single, Hudson covers an iconic Motown song. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" was taken to the top of the charts […]

Los Angeles, CA | March, 24, 2021 – There’s no stopping Gospel legend, CeCe Winans. The March 12th release of Believe For It (FairTrade Services/PureSprings Gospel) marked the first live recording for the icon and is quickly catapulting to the top of the charts. The beautifully arranged 12 track compilation appears to be exactly what the fans have been asking for and comes at a time when they need it most. The album highlights some […]

highlights of last months soul auctions A quick look back on the last months top ebay soul 45s.  Soul Record Auctions - Recent Completed Soul Auctions May 2019 [Sorted By Value] Doc Peabody-Here Without You-Both Sides-Impossibly Mode..  $5657.89  Ended 26 May  Records  $4096.30  Ended 31 May  The Lively Set Blues Get Off My Shoulder Satin Tx Fun..  $2415.00  Ended 15 May  Two Plus Two On Velgo Original Nashville Matrix Hear  $2356.94  Ended 15 May […]

an album a day through out June Saturday just gone saw the release of the vinyl double Soul Explosion album, which was part of Craft Recordings’ celebration of the 50th anniversary of Stax Records’ “Soul Explosion” As mentioned Craft are also releasing 30 albums (that's one a day) through out this month of June to commemorate Black History month. Marking the very first digital release of these albums, blurb follows below In June, to […]

must-watch documentary for Aretha Franklin fans Amazing Grace' a documentary film has just opened in the US to 'rave' reviews. In 1972, the Aretha Frankin live 'Amazing Grace' album was recorded during a live concert held over two days at the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. This album then went on to become  the highest selling Gospel music album of all time. Sydney Pollock was hired by Warner Brothers (Atlantic Records) […]

more sad news Seems that Lou Johnson passed away yesterday (his wife passed on the news to friends) … ANOTHER GREAT LOSS TO SOUL MUSIC …  More from Soul Source Magazine Anyone Who Had A Heart - Burt Bacharach - Book ReviewSyl Johnson Film - Any Way The Wind BlowsClarence Johnson RipGeneral Johnson Rip