Songs of Black Lives Matter: James Brown, “Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud”
Godfather of Soul James Brown redefined black pride in just five words with this Top 10 hit.
LITTLE ANTHONY: Just Like It Was Yesterday (SoulMusic Records/Warner X)
SoulMusic Records in association with Platinum Garage Recordings is excited to announce the release of a brand new digital single by the legendary Little Anthony. Produced by award-winning music man Preston Glass, "Just Like It Was Yesterday" was co-written by Philly soul icon Thom Bell. Distributed by Warner X and available on all digital platforms...
Songs of Black Lives Matter: Aretha Franklin, “Respect”
Aretha Franklin's 1967 cover of Otis Redding's "Respect" became the emblem of the civil rights movement, a fiery force in the feminist movement and another unstoppable No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. #QueenofSoul
Songs of Black Lives Matter: Curtis Mayfield, “New World Order”
Today - June 3 - we celebrate Curtis Mayfield and his rallying anthems for love and encouragement on what would have marked the King of Conscious Soul's 78th birthday.
Songs of Black Lives Matter: Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On”
In the words of the visionary Marvin Gaye, "Picket lines and picket signs/ Don't punish me with brutality/ C'mon talk to me/ So you can see/ What's going on."
PRESTON GLASS PRESENTS LOVE & COMPASSION 2 (SoulMusic Records/Warner X)
Perfect timing indeed for the release of PRESTON GLASS PRESENTS LOVE & COMPASSION 2.
Motown Spotlight, May 2020
May 2020's Motown Spotlight from Sharon Davis focuses on Dennis Edwards and his history as a solo artist and with The Temptations and a new Diana Ross remix album...
Songwriter Preston Glass Reflects on Working with Earth, Wind & Fire’s Maurice White
The acclaimed songwriter looks back at working with Maurice White for over 40 years.
DAVID SANBORN: ANYTHING YOU WANT – The Warner-Reprise-Elektra Years (1975-1999) 3CD (SoulMusic Records/Cherry Red)
On July 30, David Sanborn turns 75-years-old while 2020 additionally marks the 45th anniversary of his debut LP as a leader. ANYTHING YOU WANT: THE WARNER-REPRISE-ELEKTRA YEARS (1975-1999) salutes Sanborn by taking a deep dive into the 17 albums he recorded as a solo artist within the highly impressionable 25-year period he was earning a reputation for world alto saxophone dominance. From Taking Off (Warner – 1975) to Close-Up (Reprise – 1988) through Inside (Elektra – 1999).
DAVID NATHAN’S DIARY – Reflections Of The Journey OF A British Soul Man…
Last week, host Bethany Dawson welcomed SoulMusic.com founder David Nathan and A&R Specialist Darone Bowers as they chat about how Nathan got his start in music journalism, the many artists he's interviewed and how Soul Music has evolved over the decades. Tune in here if you missed it!
