Jalen Ngonda - Come Around And Love Me

Without a doubt, my favourite new discovery of 2023. Josh Milan sent this to Louie Vega, who in turn sent it to me. Since then, I haven't stopped talking about Jalen to everyone I've come across. His music sounds like it's from another time, giving off serious Marvin Gaye vibes, all while remaining to sound fresh and exciting. Jalen is the truth... and then some.

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Raphael Saadiq - Rikers Island

One of the standout records from the new album by R&B / neo-soul legend Raphael Saadiq, which is his first full solo release in eight years. Featuring the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Brook D’Leau, this is a must listen for a lazy Sunday at home. Get your copy of the album here.

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Samm Henshaw - Our Love

Nearly 8 months on since the release of his debut EP 'The Sound Experiment', which subsequently saw him named as One To Watch for 2016 by the likes of Spotify, Google Play & BBC Radio 1Xtra, 21 year-old singer-songwriter Samm Henshaw returns with new music in the form of the warm and effortlessly uplifting 'Our Love', an infectious soul-soaked track that feels like an instant summer classic & further confirms Henshaw's position as an exciting new breed of UK pop-star.

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D'Angelo - Brown Sugar/Voodoo (Vinyl Reissue)

Following the roaring success of his 2014 release 'Black Messiah', legendary R&B/neo-soul singer-songwriter D'Angelo has announced the reissue of his two previous iconic albums 'Brown Sugar' and 'Voodoo' on 180gm audiophile vinyl. This is the first time both albums have been reissued on vinyl and they will be available on August 21st through USM. Check out the full tracklists after the jump and make sure you keep an eye out for this much sought after re-release.

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D'Angelo and The Vanguard - Sugah Daddy

After announcing that his first album in 14 years is now finished, D'Angelo last night blessed us with some brand new material from the forthcoming 'Black Messiah'. This stunning track should eradicate any fears that D will not be able to provide us a with a worthy follow-up to the iconic 'Voodoo' - slick, smooth and better than anything else we have heard all year. The greatest, is back...

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