In celebration of the 20th anniversary of SJDK’s Naturally, and what would’ve been Sharon Jones’ 69th birthday on May 4th, we are releasing a completely re-mastered double LP featuring never-before-heard instrumental mixes of all 10 tracks. Available May 2nd.
Jalen Ngonda “Just As Long As We’re Together”
Penned at his hometown of Wheaton, Maryland, Jalen returns with “Just As Long As We’re Together.” Available digitally now.
Junior Scaife “Nobody Gets My Love” 45
Junior Scaife returns with two strikingly soulful sides produced and co-written by Penrose staunchman, Anthony Masino. Stream “Nobody Gets My Love” now and pre-order the 45 – out March 28th.
Thee Sacred Souls “My Heart is Drowning” 45
The second 45 from Got a Story to Tell offers up two staff favorites. The moody, mid-tempo mover “My Heart is Drowning” opens with a foreboding, echo-drenched drip that lurks behind singer Josh Lane’s tale of a forlorn lover who’s past mistakes have left him drowning in despair. Pre-order the 45 now, Out March 28th.
Lee Fields “Waiting on the Sidelines”
Stream the new Lee Fields single, “Waiting on the Sidelines,” and pre-order the 45 now. LIMITED version with clear vinyl and baby blue label available ONLY at the Daptone Shop.
Lee Fields – Sentimental Fool
The new album from the greatest soul singer alive today is available now. From his first line to his final plaintive lyric, the beauty, power, and raw humanity of Leeʼs voice is on full display here; the culmination of an astounding career that has seemed to defy gravity, rising to only greater and greater heights.
Lee Fields – Ordinary Lives EP
We are proud to announce that the legendary Lee Fields has reunited with the Daptone family and is in the studio working on a new album slated for release in the Fall of 2022. We are celebrating his return with the release of this EP, available exclusively at upcoming Lee Fields shows, and at the Daptone Shop.