As of late, I have just been listening to old soul, there is just something about it that just gets you going. I don’t know whether it is the lyrics, the singers, or the just sound or maybe it is the combination of the three, but it has just this passion and emotion that I feel is missing with new music. Modern music hasn’t forgotten this golden period, many artists cover these classics trying to give it a revamp sound while staying true to the originals. Check out the talented Gregory Porter’s version of You Send Me, while it has more of a jazzier sound than the original, he gives it justice. You can feel that old sound come through, I think Sam Cooke would approve. Check out the video below!
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French soul heavyweight Ben L’Oncle Soul has been hard working on his sophomore album and he ready to release the album this year. Hallelujah (J’ai tant besoin de toi) is the first single off the album, the whole album is backed by the fantastic Monophonics. In fact, the whole album was recorded and produced with the Monophonics at their studio in Califormia. The new single is a real soul burner. As well, there is a crazy collaboration between L’Oncle Ben and the super talented Gregory Porter doing a rendition of Bill Withers’ Grandma’s hands. Check both videos out!
Coming off the critical acclaim from his album Be Good, jazz virtuoso Gregory Porter released the titled single to his new album Liquid Spirit. This album will be his first on the legendary record label Blue Note. Mr. Porter has a powerful and mesmerizing voice and with the production being handled Brian Bacchus, this album is sure to be a classic. Check it out!


