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.
Penned at his hometown of Wheaton, Maryland, Jalen returns with “Just As Long As We’re Together.” Available digitally now.
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.
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.
Carlton Jumel Smith – 1634 Lexington Avenue is out now on Timmion Records! On his debut album, Carlton explores different shades of the golden era of soul music, and it would be hard to find anyone doing it as fresh in 2019. You know those front to back soul album classics you treasure in your collection? This will stand up with the best of them.