This super rare and surperb disco album has finally been reissued and you can pick up your copy of the CD at our sister site at Cultures of Soul. It features an album full of of deep and soulful modern sounds with a disco groove. There are no fillers on this album. DJs and collectors will already be familiar with cuts like "She's So Good", Love's Traffic", and "Come Let Me Love You." But also include is the hard to find "F.S. No Doubt " and "Can't Keep Me Feet On the Ground."  Originally released in 1979 it actually became a regional hit at the time in Shreveport, La., and Tyler, Texas.

The fully remastered version is what we have for sale today. Cultures of Soul Records is an exclusive retailer of this CD but its in limited supply so please head over to our shop today to pick up your copy before it's sold out.

Buy Solid Gold Revue - Love's Tracffic CD

The first release from our friends at Cultures of Soul is finally out now by the Original Black Sheep of the Family. Original Black Sheep was a group from the late 70s out of West Medford, Massachussets. The two tracks on this 45 are "Heaven Must Have Made You Girl" a rare modern soul song and "Do You Wanna Dance" a loose funk jam. For more info and to purchase go to Cultures of Soul Records.

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Original Black Sheep of the Family

Our friends over at Cultures of Soul Records are putting out their first release on May 25th by the Original Black Sheep of the Family. Two previously unreleased tracks, 'Heaven Must Have Made You Girl' and 'Do You Wanna Dance.' The first is a mide tempo modern soul gem with beautiful harmonies and serene organ. The B side is a loose disco funk jam with a rock groove. Limited to 500 copies pick yours up while you can.

As a thank you for pre-ordering our 7 inch you will automatically be enter into a contest to win an autographed copy of the Black Sheep's first release on Flock Rock Records, 'In the Forest.'

For sound clips, more info, and to pre-order go here:

Cultures of Soul Records

Not a lot of info on this one. It's a local Boston boogie modern soul track from 1985 featuring vocals by Michael Thomas.  It features some bumping synth bass and soulful vocals.

B Magic Operators - Summertime Girl

In keeping in step with our northern soul issue I'd like to announce the release of a new book on the northern soul scene called "Northern Soul Stories" compiled and written by Neil Rushton. The narrative of the book are accounts and eye witnesses form key clubs like Wigan Casino, Blackpool Mecca, The Torch and The Catacombs.

If you go to the Northern Soul Stories website you can pre-order yourself a hardcover copy and pick up a free unreleased 45 with tracks by Jackie Ross and Marvin Gaye.

If you've wondered how the Numero Group goes through the process of putting together their wonderful compilations lok no further than their own blog, Numero by the Numbers. It looks at the inner workings of putting together a compilation of lost recordings. Don't forget to check out their amazing photography/LP compilation, Light: On the South Side.

If you haven't heard of Mr. Peabody Records in Chicago you have to check them out. Mark Grusane and Mike Cole started collecting records years ago. After years of being rivals and sharing knowledge they finally got together and opened a store.  Check out this youtube doc on them and their rare records.

http://www.mrpeabodyrecords.com/

Mayer Hawthorne's real name is Andrew Cohen. Growing up in Ann Arbor influenced his love for Motown and his subsequent album, A Strange Arrangement on Stones Throw Records. Andrew plays most of the instruments as well as provding the soul drenched vocals for the album. Before putting toegether Mayer Hawthorne Andrew was in many hip hop groups including Athletic Mic League and the Lab Techs. Currently on tour in the U.S. you can check him at your local club.

http://www.stonesthrow.com/mayerhawthorne

What can one say about this sad day in music history. Specifically for us DJs this man has been a life saver. I don't think any DJ can honsetly say they have never played a Michael Jackson and most of us have to thank him personally for helping to start our dancefloors at one time or another.

Below is a great subtle and restraint remix "I Want You Back" by Arizonza DJ Z-Trip. So don't forget to play your deep cuts of Michael Jackson this weekend and thank MJ for the bodies moving on the floor.

I Want You Back - Jackson 5 Z-Trip Remix

This tight little track is brought to us by the Peoples Potential Unlimited boutique record label.  This 12" contains two great edits by Tom Noble from Lotusland Records.  Africa Bump is an unreleased record by Grupo Santa Cecilia.

Clips from Tom Noble's Africa Bump b/w Party Together