Albums of Black History: George Benson, ‘Breezin”
Revisiting the jazz guitarist's crossover smash.
My Classic Soul Podcast Goes ‘In the Storm’ on Lost El DeBarge Classic
You might know the biggest part of the El DeBarge story: as
Motown Spotlight, January 2021
In this Motown Spotlight, Sharon Davis recognizes the significant creative contribution of Mickey Stevenson, one of the key producers/songwriters and A&R executives at Hitsville USA, known for his work with artists such as Marvin Gaye, The Marvelettes, Martha & The Vandellas and Kim Weston....
JERMAINE LOCKHART ft. CHARITY: Now That We Found Love (Brotherly Love Remix) (SoulMusic Records/Warner X)
SOULMUSIC RECORDS in association with PLATINUM GARAGE RECORDINGS proudly announces the perfect timing digital release of a brand new remix of “Now That We Found Love” (also known as “Now That We’ve Found Love”) - one of the primary tracks on the "Philly Soul Select" compilation - by acclaimed saxophonist Jermaine Lockhart and features vocals by Charity....
Young Hearts Run Free: Candi Staton Joins My Classic Soul Podcast for Exclusive Interview
A chat with the long-running soul/disco hitmaker.
CANDI STATON: Classic Soul 1979 Interview
2021 intro: In 1979, Candi Staton – a 2020 ‘Lifetime Achievement’ inductee into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame - was enjoying a new level of international recognition in the wake of her 1976 mega mainstream hit, “Young Hearts Run Free” prompting some of her expanded audience to think her recording career had only just begun….
HONEY CONE – SoulMusic Hall Of Fame 2020 Inductees (Group)
Shelly Clark of the original trio Honey Cone proudly displays award certificate for the group's induction into The SoulMusic Hall Of Fame in December 2020, by popular vote online at SoulMusic.com...
PHILLY SOUL SELECT (SoulMusic Records/Warner X)
SOULMUSIC RECORDS in association with PLATINUM GARAGE RECORDINGS is proud to present “PHILLY SOUL SELECT – A PRESTON GLASS PRODUCTION,” a 12-track digital release celebrating the wonderful music associated with the ‘City Of Brotherly Love.’ The album is released on January 8, 2021 and available on all major digital platforms worldwide, distributed by Warner X.
THE THREE DEGREES: Classic Soul 1976 Interview
2021 Introduction: Recipients of a much-deserved SoulMusic Hall Of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award by popular vote online, The Three Degrees remain one of the most enduring female groups in contemporary music. In 1976, after major hits such as “When Will I See You Again” and “TSOP,” the trio (at the time, Sheila, Fayette & Valerie) switched record labels and shared with SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan about their growing international audience…
THE EMOTIONS: Classic Soul 1976 Interview
2021 introduction: The Emotions had spent a few years away from the limelight after the demise of Stax Records. Working with Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire, the family group was back in business in 1976...
