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Reel People Music expands the fizzing dynamic between highly accomplished label associates Opolopo (AKA Peter Major) and Angela Johnson with the release of their brand new album Best of Both Worlds. The nine-track record is a sublime meeting of soulful musical minds, building on the pair’s previous ‘track-by-track’ collaboration, as well as influences ranging from Quincy Jones and The Gap Band to Ohio Players and The Isley Brothers, with purpose, poise and punch. Opolopo’s vibrant live-sounding studio craft meets Johnson’s rich and deliciously textured vocals – nuff said!

“Angie and I didn’t have any agenda when making this record other than just living in the feeling. The vibe between us was easy, as always, so the grooves and songs flowed organically,” Major explains. “The quality and range of Angie’s vocals blow me away. They add so much soul and feel-good energy to the tracks we create. More than that they pull everything together and take you on a journey. Best of Both Worlds is funky, driving, danceable… but it also has honesty and depth.”

“We didn’t want to make anything obvious,” Johnson adds. “This album looks to connect with the themes that concern and inspire people around the world right now. Peter challenged me. His musical ideas are really wide-ranging, which was a breath of fresh air in terms of pushing me to perform in different ways – from soul beats to uptempo to my gospel roots. We’re from different parts of the musical spectrum but fit together perfectly. It really is the best of both worlds, hence the album title.”

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, DJ-producer Opolopo continues to fruitfully explore the frontiers of funkiness after some two decades of productions right across the soulful dancefloor spectrum for labels such as Local Talk, Z Records and Defected. His remix discography includes Gregory Porter, Jungle, Leroy Burgess and Mother’s Favorite Child. New York native Angela Johnson was a member of acid jazz group Cooly’s Hot Box before enjoying solo success via a string of acclaimed R&B albums including They Don’t Know, It’s Personal and Naturally Me. During the Noughties, Johnson featured on Reel People singles Can’t Stop, In The Sun and You Used To Hold Me So Tight. Most recently, she has collaborated with Opolopo on hit Reel People Music singles Stay This Way, Good Lover and Sunshine.

Reel People Music is a label borne out of the success of acclaimed collective Reel People but representing so much more. Launched in late 2009, the imprint has built a fiercely loyal international fanbase through its passion for artist development, musicianship, song-craft and soulful groove.

Produced in Sweden and the US last year, Best Of Both Worlds marks the latest shining output from a renowned record label and talented studio partnership with so much soulfully to say. It’s a joy to listen.

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Opolopo & Angela Johnson - Best Of Both Worlds (Clips)

After forging a formidable collaboration on the album FUTURE RETRO with songs such as DO BETTER, TELL ME NOW & BRING ME JOY, THE LAYABOUTS & PORTIA MONIQUE link up again with a brand new single for 2013.

COLOURS OF LOVE is the fruits of their labour and offers us everything we have grown to love about the partnership.

The classic feel good soulful production that has now become the signature of THE LAYABOUTS mixed with the warm and sultry tones of PORTIA MONIQUE gives COLOURS OF LOVE the right formula that will keep us warm over the Winter months ahead. 

For more info on all of our artists and releases go to www.reelpeoplemusic.co.uk

Colours Of Love

Colours Of Love (The Layabouts Vocal Mix)

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The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique - Colours Of Love (The Layabouts Vocal Mix)

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Back in 2011 REEL PEOPLE MUSIC released FOUND MY LIGHT a single by one of the UK’s most treasured voices, IMAANI.

Remixed originally by THE LAYABOUTS, FOUND MY LIGHT is a heart felt song, written about the joy that motherhood had brought to her life.

A certified anthem around the world and especially with our loyal friends in South Africa, FOUND MY LIGHT has now been remixed in 2022 by UK don producer MARTIN ‘ATJAZZ’ IVESON.

RPM103

Found My Light (Atjazz Remixes)

Imaani – Found My Light (Atjazz Remix)

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Back in 2017 REEL PEOPLE MUSIC released a dope remake of the R&B anthem HEARD IT ALL BEFORE courtesy of the ever so soulful US vocalist, LYDIA HARRELL.

5 years on we are now delighted to present the TURBOJAZZ & SEAN MCCABE remixes.

RPM104

Heard It All Before (Turbojazz & Sean McCabe Remixes)

Lydia Harrell - Heard It All Before (Turbojazz & Sean McCabe Remix)

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Fittingly, it is REEL PEOPLE who deliver release number ‘100’ for the REEL PEOPLE MUSIC imprint founded in their impeccably soulful image over 13 years ago. SOMETHING NEW is an ultra-tight collab with Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter MUHSINAH which more than demonstrates the consistent strength in depth that the REEL PEOPLE name has become globally known for.

Unfurling swinging afro-drums beneath uplifting sweeps of synthesizer, dubby chord stabs and MUHSINAH’s seductive vocals on embracing different relationships and experiences, SOMETHING NEW is a seriously stylish cut. The song’s rich mix of sounds and sentiment brings incomparable warmth and feeling to the dancefloor.

REEL PEOPLE, spearheaded by talented triumvirate OLI LAZARUS, MIKE PATTO and TONI ECONOMIDES, builds on a slew of quality releases on the RPM label this year including remixes of KELLI SAE – RIGHT NOW (GRANT NELSON) and ROBIN S - SHOW ME LOVE (EMMACULATE) and, most recently, TURBOJAZZ & SEAN MCCABE interpretations of LYDIA HARRELL’s SUNSHINE ANDERSON cover HEARD IT ALL BEFORE.

Hailing from Washington DC, MUHSINAH continues to push the boundaries of soul and electronic fusion. Her previous boundary-breaking output has, impressively, earned the attention of luminaries ranging from COMMON to RADIOHEAD’s THOM YORKE and makes MUHSINAH the perfect studio partner for a release closing one epic REEL PEOPLE MUSIC chapter and starting an exciting new one.

RPM100

Something New

Reel People & Muhsinah - Something New

Soul Love is out on 5th May 2014.
Formats: 25 track digital album // 14 track cd sampler // 2 x 7" vinyl samplers

DJ Spinna Mix Track listing:

1. Dolla Lova - Hopeless Dreamer
2. Chris Turner - Liquid Love
3. Debra Debs - Love Galore
4. Chaz Shepard - You Got That Magic
5. Timotha Lanae - People Pleaser
6. Sulpacio Jones - Risky
7. Louise Golbey - Comfortable
8. The Foreign Exchange - Take Off The Blues
9. Eric Lau feat. Fatima - Divine
10. Lady - Money
11. Joonie - Far Away
12. Don-E - Hold On
13. Omar feat. Caron Wheeler - Treat You
14. Eric Roberson - Summertime Anthem
15. Domu presents Pete Simpson - I’m Left Dreaming
16. Tyrone Lee - Get 2 Know U
17. L. Young - I Love My Girl (Reel People Remix)
18. Tony Momrelle - Spotlight 
19. AAries - Don’t Give It Up
20. Marc Evans - Supernatural (Radio Edit Reproduction)
21. The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique - Colours Of Love (Radio Edit)
22. Zo! feat. Eric Roberson - We Are On The Move 
23. Muzart - The Party After (Reel People Remix)
24. restless soul Fun Band - It’s Hard

Five highly absorbed months of compiling later and, at last, we have the finest, truest definition of modern soul yet – Soul Love 2014. No effort has been spared in bringing this album together, all corners of the globe scoured over much of last year for 25 contemporary cuts of exquisite groove, musicianship and emotion.

Here they now are, Soul Love 2014 throwing together smooth glides, funky grinds, peppy beat- downs and whipsmart house riffs by everyone from UK scene stalwarts Omar, Caron Wheeler, Tony Momrelle and Don-E to US thoroughbreds Eric Roberson, The Foreign Exchange and Marc Evans via white-hot youngbloods like Portia Monique, Lady, Chris Turner, Eric Lau, Debra Debs and Chaz Shepherd. This collective platform for soul music’s latest generation of stars really delivers sounds on the frontier, and reinforces just how bright the future really is.

Also including a bonus DJ Mix by Brooklyn legend DJ Spinna, Soul Love 2014 is a project all about moving forward; about distinguishing itself from the overload of compilations treading the same old soul clichés by celebrating a younger, fresher, totally inspiring new line-up of music-makers. Travelling from London to LA via Philly, Stockholm to Johannesburg and even, surprisingly, the frosty climes of Helsinki (courtesy of talented hip-hop-flecked trio Dolla Lova), Soul Love 2014 is an exhilarating global showcase of what exactly makes modern soul tick.

A big-up to the soul heroes of today and tomorrow - the most comprehensive yet compiled – it reflects utterly relevant and energised song-craft able to strike deep at heart and mind.

www.soullove2014.com // www.reelpeoplemusic.co.uk

Soul Love 2014 (Mixed with love by DJ Spinna)

Soul Love 2014 is out on 5th May 2014.
Formats: 25 track digital album // 14 track cd sampler // 2 x 7" vinyl samplers

Five highly absorbed months of compiling later and, at last, we have the finest, truest definition of modern soul yet – Soul Love 2014. No effort has been spared in bringing this album together, all corners of the globe scoured over much of last year for 25 contemporary cuts of exquisite groove, musicianship and emotion.

Here they now are, Soul Love 2014 throwing together smooth glides, funky grinds, peppy beat- downs and whipsmart house riffs by everyone from UK scene stalwarts Omar, Caron Wheeler, Tony Momrelle and Don-E to US thoroughbreds Eric Roberson, The Foreign Exchange and Marc Evans via white-hot youngbloods like Portia Monique, Lady, Chris Turner, Eric Lau, Debra Debs and Chaz Shepherd. This collective platform for soul music’s latest generation of stars really delivers sounds on the frontier, and reinforces just how bright the future really is.

Also including a bonus DJ Mix by Brooklyn legend DJ Spinna, Soul Love 2014 is a project all about moving forward; about distinguishing itself from the overload of compilations treading the same old soul clichés by celebrating a younger, fresher, totally inspiring new line-up of music-makers. Travelling from London to LA via Philly, Stockholm to Johannesburg and even, surprisingly, the frosty climes of Helsinki (courtesy of talented hip-hop-flecked trio Dolla Lova), Soul Love 2014 is an exhilarating global showcase of what exactly makes modern soul tick.

A big-up to the soul heroes of today and tomorrow - the most comprehensive yet compiled – it reflects utterly relevant and energised song-craft able to strike deep at heart and mind.

www.soullove2014.com // www.reelpeoplemusic.co.uk

The Foreign Exchange - Take Off The Blues

THE COMPANY officially unleash summertime with their debut REEL PEOPLE MUSIC release, SUPERSTAR.

Full of Soul and with a nod of the head to some classic 90s R&B, SUPERSTAR is set for some heavy rotation over the coming sun-drenched weeks.

THE COMPANY comprises 4 very talented musical individuals; ROCSTARR, REID, KAY and founder member BABY BROOKS.

As always we present some very special remixes with label bosses REEL PEOPLE and also a warm welcome to Italian Soulful House maestro, MARK DI MEO. 

For more info on all of our artists and releases, please go to: www.reelpeoplemusic.co.uk


Superstar

Superstar (Reel People Vocal Mix)

The Company - Superstar (Reel People Vocal Mix)

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REEL PEOPLE MUSIC are excited to present our next release, an outstanding remix package by UK house music legend GRANT NELSON of RISK ASSESSMENT FEAT. MONICA BLAIRE - IT’S NOT RIGHT BUT IT’S OKAY.

IT’S NOT RIGHT BUT IT’S OKAY is of course a rework of the WHITNEY HOUSTON R&B classic from 1999 produced by the legendary RODNEY JERKINS.

GLYNE BRATHWAITE aka RISK ASSESSMENT has been involved in the London House music scene for over 3 decades as a promoter, DJ and now producer and in recent times has had some outstanding releases on high calibre labels such as GLITTERBOX RECORDINGS, PEPPERMINT JAM, REEL PEOPLE MUSIC & NO FUSS RECORDS.

Detroit singer, songwriter, and MC MONICA BLAIRE is truly a unique alternative soulstress. Extremely versatile and very talented, her passion for music has led to amazing collaborations with artists such as R&B singers DWELE & VANESSA WILLIAMS, DENAUN PORTER from D12, WAAJEED from the PLATINUM PIED PIPERS and most recently a stunning solo album released on MAHOGANI MUSIC produced by label owner and legend MOODYMANN.

RPM115

It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Grant Nelson Remixes)

Risk Assessment feat. Monica Blaire – It’s Not Right But It’s Okay (Grant Nelson Remix)

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Back in 2014, REEL PEOPLE MUSIC released PORTIA MONIQUE’s self-entitled debut album.  

Produced by REEL PEOPLE it showcased this seriously talented singer-songwriter hailing from Seattle, USA. The album was the next step in her amazing journey having built herself upon a dazzlingly unique voice and with something very real to say. 

GRACE was one of the standout singles from the album incorporating elegant gospel piano progressions mixed with latin jazz drum shuffles and arm tingling vocals. 

Some 9 years later we are delighted to present some wonderful new remixes of GRACE from long time South African DJ/Producer SIR LSG and his new keyboard protégé THE BLESS.

RPM118

Grace (Sir LSG & The Bless Remix)

Portia Monique - Grace (Sir LSG & The Bless Remix)

Download/stream: https://reelpeoplemusic.fanlink.to/RemixVol1

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As we welcome in the Summer sun, REEL PEOPLE MUSIC are happy to showcase the first instalment of a new Remix EP series. 

Volume 1 includes a super cool rework from AKI BERGEN who put’s his twist on the anthem ‘THE TEA’ by CHOKLATE.

Next up, THE LAYABOUTS & AFRONAUGHT, get to grips with 2 tracks from the recent EP by MARK de CLIVE-LOWE. ‘FEELS LIKE HOME’ & ‘EVERYTHING I NEED’.

eel People Music on YouTube is the home of some of the UK's best soul and house artists including Tony Momrelle, Reel People, and many more.

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Reel People Music Remix EP vol.1

Feels Like Home (The Layabouts Future Retro Vocal Mix)

MdCL feat. Ovasoul7 - Feels Like Home (The Layabouts Future Retro Vocal Mix)

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Next up on REEL PEOPLE MUSIC we present the EZEL remixes of MOTHERS FAVORITE CHILD & SAEEDA WRIGHT – DANCE FOR ME.

Music producer and songwriter PARIS TOON, founder of MOTHERS FAVORITE CHILD (MFC), has once again teamed up with the ever so soulful vocalist SAEEDA WRIGHT on DANCE FOR ME. 

SAEEDA WRIGHT who has performed and recorded with PRINCE delivers her stylish vocals with a real nod to the classic 90’s R&B era and acts like ZHANÉ.

Hailing from SANTO DOMINGO in the DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, EZEL has been exciting us all with his soulful sounds for nearly 2 decades and he never fails to impress. This time around EZEL brings the swag & bounce to a remix that is set to shake global dance floors for many a year to come.

RPM120

Dance For Me (Ezel Remixes)

Mothers Favorite Child & Saeeda Wright - Dance For Me (Ezel Remix)

Nobody / Grace

Grace (Reel People Vocal Mix)

Portia Monique - Grace (Reel People Vocal Mix)

Grace (Original Mix)

Portia Monique - Grace (Original Mix)

Papa Deep Vol. 2

Take Me To My Love (Eric Ericksson Bigga Bingham Drum Rework)

Ralf GUM feat. Monique Bingham - Take Me To My Love (Eric Ericksson Bigga Bingham Drum Rework)

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In-demand, groove-fuelled producer Opolopo and 24 Carat singer-songwriter Angela Johnson introduce brand new single The Ones You Love on Reel People Music, which precedes their eagerly awaited album Best of Both Worlds due later this year. 

The Ones You Love is a stylish pooling of soulful talents, following the pair’s previous hit Reel People Music collaborations Stay This Way, Good Lover and Sunshine. The chemistry fizzes and uplifts as ever, Johnson’s rich, fully-flavoured vocals riding confidently upon a struttin’ disco mix of funky bass guitar, classic piano and sleek synths. The Ones You Love is full-on feel-good – six minutes of dancefloor dynamite celebrating the power of human connection and togetherness.

Stockholm-based DJ-producer Opolopo (real name Peter Major) can boast two decades’ worth of productions right across the soulful dancefloor spectrum for labels such as Local Talk, Z Records and Defected. His remix discography includes Gregory Porter, Jungle, Leroy Burgess and Mother’s Favorite Child. NYC native Angela Johnson was a member of acid jazz group Cooly’s Hot Box before enjoying solo success via a string of acclaimed R&B albums including They Don’t Know, It’s Personal and Naturally Me. During the Noughties, Johnson featured on Reel People singles Can’t Stop, In The Sun and You Used To Hold Me So Tight.

The Ones You Love is another slam dunk for two exceptional artists with much more to come. It’s also a continuation of Reel People Music’s incredible discographic run. Borne out of the success of acclaimed collective Reel People in 2009, the label has built a fiercely loyal international fanbase through its passion for artist development, musicianship, song-craft and soulful groove.

RPM127

The Ones You Love

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – The Ones You Love

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Reel People Music expands the fizzing dynamic between highly accomplished label associates Opolopo (AKA Peter Major) and Angela Johnson with the release of their brand new album Best of Both Worlds. The nine-track record is a sublime meeting of soulful musical minds, building on the pair’s previous ‘track-by-track’ collaboration, as well as influences ranging from Quincy Jones and The Gap Band to Ohio Players and The Isley Brothers, with purpose, poise and punch. Opolopo’s vibrant live-sounding studio craft meets Johnson’s rich and deliciously textured vocals – nuff said!

“Angie and I didn’t have any agenda when making this record other than just living in the feeling. The vibe between us was easy, as always, so the grooves and songs flowed organically,” Major explains. “The quality and range of Angie’s vocals blow me away. They add so much soul and feel-good energy to the tracks we create. More than that they pull everything together and take you on a journey. Best of Both Worlds is funky, driving, danceable… but it also has honesty and depth.”

“We didn’t want to make anything obvious,” Johnson adds. “This album looks to connect with the themes that concern and inspire people around the world right now. Peter challenged me. His musical ideas are really wide-ranging, which was a breath of fresh air in terms of pushing me to perform in different ways – from soul beats to uptempo to my gospel roots. We’re from different parts of the musical spectrum but fit together perfectly. It really is the best of both worlds, hence the album title.”

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, DJ-producer Opolopo continues to fruitfully explore the frontiers of funkiness after some two decades of productions right across the soulful dancefloor spectrum for labels such as Local Talk, Z Records and Defected. His remix discography includes Gregory Porter, Jungle, Leroy Burgess and Mother’s Favorite Child. New York native Angela Johnson was a member of acid jazz group Cooly’s Hot Box before enjoying solo success via a string of acclaimed R&B albums including They Don’t Know, It’s Personal and Naturally Me. During the Noughties, Johnson featured on Reel People singles Can’t Stop, In The Sun and You Used To Hold Me So Tight. Most recently, she has collaborated with Opolopo on hit Reel People Music singles Stay This Way, Good Lover and Sunshine.

Reel People Music is a label borne out of the success of acclaimed collective Reel People but representing so much more. Launched in late 2009, the imprint has built a fiercely loyal international fanbase through its passion for artist development, musicianship, song-craft and soulful groove.

Produced in Sweden and the US last year, Best Of Both Worlds marks the latest shining output from a renowned record label and talented studio partnership with so much soulfully to say. It’s a joy to listen.

Best Of Both Worlds

Outro

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – Outro

Possibilities

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – Possibilities

Buffalo (feat. Kaidi Tatham)

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – Buffalo (feat. Kaidi Tatham)

Somebody

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – Somebody

Show Up, Show Out

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – Show Up, Show Out

She Knows

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – She Knows

Intro

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – Intro

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In-demand, groove-fuelled producer Opolopo and 24 Carat singer-songwriter Angela Johnson introduce brand new single Possibilities on Reel People Music, the third single to precede their eagerly awaited album Best of Both Worlds due later this year. 

Best of Both Worlds is simply feel-good music that’ll ‘make you want to dance…move… maybe love on somebody’. Possibilities, adeptly weds live house drums to spacy swirls of synth and quick-fire guitar plucks. Johnson is ever attuned to tempo and melody, adding depth and momentum in equal, captivating measure.

Stockholm-based DJ-producer Opolopo (real name Peter Major) can boast two decades’ worth of productions right across the soulful dancefloor spectrum for labels such as Local Talk, Z Records and Defected. His remix discography includes Gregory Porter, Jungle, Leroy Burgess and Mother’s Favorite Child. NYC native Angela Johnson was a member of acid jazz group Cooly’s Hot Box before enjoying solo success via a string of acclaimed R&B albums including They Don’t Know, It’s Personal and Naturally Me. During the Noughties, Johnson featured on Reel People singles Can’t Stop, In The Sun and You Used To Hold Me So Tight.

Possibilities is another slam dunk for two exceptional artists with much more to come. It’s also a continuation of Reel People Music’s incredible discographic run. Borne out of the success of acclaimed collective Reel People in 2009, the label has built a fiercely loyal international fanbase through its passion for artist development, musicianship, song-craft and soulful groove.

RPM129

Opolopo & Angela Johnson - Possibilities

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In-demand, groove-fuelled producer Opolopo and 24 Carat singer-songwriter Angela Johnson introduce brand new single Buffalo on Reel People Music, the second single to precede their eagerly awaited album Best of Both Worlds due later this year. 

Best of Both Worlds is simply feel-good music that’ll ‘make you want to dance…move… maybe love on somebody’. Buffalo is an immediate proof point, infectious percussion and scat play chopping between deep down synth-bass and cosmic jazz-funk solos (courtesy of Reel People Music label cohort, Kaidi Tatham) before firing euphorically into full-on 4-4 groove.

Stockholm-based DJ-producer Opolopo (real name Peter Major) can boast two decades’ worth of productions right across the soulful dancefloor spectrum for labels such as Local Talk, Z Records and Defected. His remix discography includes Gregory Porter, Jungle, Leroy Burgess and Mother’s Favorite Child. NYC native Angela Johnson was a member of acid jazz group Cooly’s Hot Box before enjoying solo success via a string of acclaimed R&B albums including They Don’t Know, It’s Personal and Naturally Me. During the Noughties, Johnson featured on Reel People singles Can’t Stop, In The Sun and You Used To Hold Me So Tight.

Buffalo is another slam dunk for two exceptional artists with much more to come. It’s also a continuation of Reel People Music’s incredible discographic run. Borne out of the success of acclaimed collective Reel People in 2009, the label has built a fiercely loyal international fanbase through its passion for artist development, musicianship, song-craft and soulful groove.

Opolopo & Angela Johnson - Buffalo (feat. Kaidi Tatham)

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In 2024, Reel People Music has released numerous soulful gems. Still, none shine brighter than our next captivating recording, "Loving At First Sight", between Dutch production duo Fouk and renowned US R&B star Debórah Bond.

Fouk aka Daniel Leseman and Junktion (Hans Peeman) have been friends since childhood, and their individual successes as producers made their collaboration inevitable. While the outcome of such a partnership is never guaranteed, their unique house sound, infused with disco and funk, has proven to be irresistibly infectious.

Debórah Bond (pronounced De-BOR-rah) describes herself as a "people watcher, dreamer, and lover of philosophy." She credits Anita Baker, Chaka Khan, and Sade as key influences in shaping her sound. Her unique and "eclectic mix of R&B, funk, and British soul" has garnered praise from critics, artists, and fans worldwide. Her debut album "DayAfter" and its follow-up "AfterDay" solidified Debórah Bond's reputation as an intensely sensitive, spiritual, and genuine artist, as well as a funky diva with captivating stage presence.

RPM116

Loving At First Sight

Fouk feat. Debórah Bond – Loving At First Sight

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Reel People Music expanded the fizzing dynamic between highly accomplished label associates Opolopo (AKA Peter Major) and Angela Johnson with the release of their brand new album Best of Both Worlds in October 2024. The nine-track record is a sublime meeting of soulful musical minds, building on the pair’s previous ‘track-by-track’ collaboration, as well as influences ranging from Quincy Jones and The Gap Band to Ohio Players and The Isley Brothers, with purpose, poise and punch. Opolopo’s vibrant live-sounding studio craft meets Johnson’s rich and deliciously textured vocals – nuff said!

We are now excited to present some classily tailored DJ edits by Opolopo with the focus very much for the floor. Part 1 features the 4tothefloor mixes of Somebody, a song of selfish love and redemption performed with Johnson’s suitable sass over an Opolopo production beautifully primed by peacocking b-lines and guitar riffs.

A new extended version of Buffalo is next. Infectious percussion and scat play chopping between deep down synth-bass and cosmic jazz-funk solos before firing euphorically into full-on 4-4 groove. 

Lastly and with similar energy pulsing through, the extended mix of The Ones You Love, with its struttin’ disco mix of bass guitar and piano.

 “Angie and I didn’t have any agenda when making this record other than just living in the feeling. The vibe between us was easy, as always, so the grooves and songs flowed organically,” Major explains. “The quality and range of Angie’s vocals blow me away. They add so much soul and feel-good energy to the tracks we create. More than that they pull everything together and take you on a journey. Best of Both Worlds is funky, driving, danceable… but it also has honesty and depth.”

“We didn’t want to make anything obvious,” Johnson adds. “This album looks to connect with the themes that concern and inspire people around the world right now. Peter challenged me. His musical ideas are really wide-ranging, which was a breath of fresh air in terms of pushing me to perform in different ways – from soul beats to uptempo to my gospel roots. We’re from different parts of the musical spectrum but fit together perfectly. It really is the best of both worlds, hence the album title.”

Based in Stockholm, Sweden, DJ-producer Opolopo continues to fruitfully explore the frontiers of funkiness after some two decades of productions right across the soulful dancefloor spectrum for labels such as Local Talk, Z Records and Defected. His remix discography includes Gregory Porter, Jungle, Leroy Burgess and Mother’s Favorite Child. New York native Angela Johnson was a member of acid jazz group Cooly’s Hot Box before enjoying solo success via a string of acclaimed R&B albums including They Don’t Know, It’s Personal and Naturally Me. During the Noughties, Johnson featured on Reel People singles Can’t Stop, In The Sun and You Used To Hold Me So Tight. Most recently, she has collaborated with Opolopo on hit Reel People Music singles Stay This Way, Good Lover and Sunshine.

Reel People Music is a label borne out of the success of acclaimed collective Reel People but representing so much more. Launched in late 2009, the imprint has built a fiercely loyal international fanbase through its passion for artist development, musicianship, song-craft and soulful groove.

Produced in Sweden and the US last year, Best Of Both Worlds marks the latest shining output from a renowned record label and talented studio partnership with so much soulfully to say. It’s a joy to listen.

RPMDEP007

Buffalo (feat. Kaidi Tatham) (Extended Mix)

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – Buffalo (feat. Kaidi Tatham) (Extended Mix)

The Ones You Love (Extended Mix)

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – The Ones You Love (Extended Mix)

Somebody (4tothefloor Mix)

Opolopo & Angela Johnson – Somebody (4tothefloor Mix)

Next up on PAPA RECORDS we are very happy to deliver a heavy weight remix package of one of our favourite tracks from 2015, ELI ESCOBAR – SEEIN YOU.

Originally released on ELI’S own label NIGHT PEOPLE NYC, this soulful nu-disco jam has rocked many a global dance-floor and gained huge support in the DJ community by JOEY NEGRO, SIMON DUNMORE, LUKE SOLOMON, RHEMI, GIOM, PABLO FIERRO and our very own REEL PEOPLE.

On the remix buttons we welcome SAISON who have really turned it out. Fresh from their chart topping singles on GUESTHOUSE, the boys have really delivered something special. Also included is a welcome return to Mr Soulful South Coast himself, RICHARD EARNSHAW and another fine rework.

Rounding off the package is the ever inspiring Original mix for those who still prefer the slower groove!.


Seein You

Seein You (Saison Remix)

Eli Escobar - Seein You (Saison Remix)

In 2011, REEL PEOPLE MUSIC brought you the soulful album ‘REEL PEOPLE PRESENT GOLDEN LADY’.

The title track was a rework of the STEVIE WONDER classic GOLDEN LADY and featured the beautiful vocals of one of the world’s finest soul voices, TONY MOMRELLE.

To kick off the New Year we are now delighted to present the stunning GOLDEN LADY remixes by house music maestro LITTLE LOUIE VEGA.

REEL PEOPLE + TONY MOMRELLE + LOUIE VEGA = A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

For more info on all of our releases go to www.reelpeoplemusic.co.uk
For

Golden Lady

Golden Lady (Louie Vega Roots Mix)

Reel People feat. Tony Momrelle - Golden Lady (Louie Vega Roots Mix)

OLI LAZARUS’ REEL PEOPLE are back with a very special double single taken from RETROFLECTION a brand new long player due for release in October 2018.

Originally released as limited edition 12” Vinyl in conjunction with RECORD STORE DAY 2018, I’M IN LOVE & CAN’T FAKE THE FEELING are now available through all digital platforms.

REEL PEOPLE team up with the outstanding NAVASHA DAYA one of the US’ finest Soul voices and someone who has been on the RP radar for a very very long time. Together they tackle two classics from yest-a-year in GERALDINE HUNT – CAN’T FAKE THE FEELING and EVELYN ‘CHAMPAGNE’ KING – I’M IN LOVE.

To add the icing to the cake, we are delighted to welcome JOHN MORALES who has stunningly crafted a wonderful rework of CAN”T FAKE THE FEELING.

I’m In Love / Can’t Fake The Feeling

Can't Fake The Feeling (John Morales M+M Main Mix)

Reel People feat. Navasha Daya - Can't Fake The Feeling (John Morales M+M Main Mix)

Reel People are back. Back to their roots. Back to the future. Back with a bang. Eagerly awaited album Retroflection was released on October 19th 2018 and saw the revered collective recreating 12 soul, disco and boogie classics pivotal to their formation nearly 20 years ago and subsequent hugely successful evolution. Band leader Oli Lazarus has gathered a stellar cast of musicians and singers, – the likes of Angie Stone, Mica Paris, Omar, Tony Momrelle, Navasha Daya, Anthony David, LaSharVu and Sharlene Hector breathing fresh and irresistible life into seminal grooves by Maze, Evelyn ‘Champagne’ King and Teena Marie among others.

Reel People Music now give us the third instalment of many remix packages to be taken from Retroflection as the legendary German maestro Mousse T. beautifully reworks I Need Your Lovin’.

Reel People team up LaSharVu – a white-hot amalgam of Sharlene Hector and fellow female powerhouses Vulu Malinga and LaDonna Harley-Peters – to smartly re-dress Teena Marie’s classic I Need Your Lovin’.

Retroflection is Reel People’s first full studio album in 10 years (following acclaimed releases Second Guess and Seven Ways To Wonder, as well as compilation work including Golden Lady), Retroflection reflects the highest possible level of passion and polish. Such soulful devotion and craftmanship has ever been a Reel People hallmark. Recorded in London and Atlanta over an intense 12-month period, Retroflection also avoids the formulaic overload of modern beats and basslines that countless others pursue. Here the past is artfully reawakened, Reel People’s talented cast of performers – overseen by experienced studio-hands Lazarus, Mike Patto, Matt Cooper (of Incognito fame) and Toni Economides - re-treading classic riffs with new yet respectful purpose. Their compelling neo-soul blend of now and then should awe diehards and newcomers alike. Retroflection is one hell of a return.

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I Need Your Lovin’

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Reel People feat. LaSharVu – I Need Your Lovin' (Mousse T. Remix)

REEL PEOPLE celebrate 10 YEARS OF SOULFUL BLISS with the 2nd part of our anniversary album. Part 2 is a massive collection of all the classic remixes over the last decade.

Exclusive to this album is a brand spanking new remix by THE LAYABOUTS of one of REEL PEOPLE'S most treasured and loved songs, BUTTERFLIES feat. DYANNA FEARON.

Here is a little taster to wet the appetite.

Coming very soon folks!!

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Reel People feat. Dyanna Fearon - Butterflies (The Layabouts Vocal Mix)

In The Sun

In The Sun (Yoruba Soul Dub) (2021 Remastered Version) [feat. Angela Johnson]

Hot off the press for 2013, REEL PEOPLE MUSIC bring you a very tasty remix EP from THE LAYABOUTS – FUTURE RETRO album.

This remix EP celebrates in particular the wonderful talents of Miss PORTIA MONIQUE and two of her classic songs BRING ME JOY & TELL ME NOW.

Along with the full extended versions by THE LAYABOUTS, we are delighted to offer a stunning remix of BRING ME JOY by house legends FRANKIE KNUCKLES & ERIC KUPPER aka DIRECTOR’S CUT.

Also on offer is a very fresh rework by one of our favourite up and coming young music makers, IVAN THE TERRIBLE who delivers his twist on TELL ME NOW.

For more info on all of our artists & releases please go to www.reelpeoplemusic.co.uk

Bring Me Joy/Tell Me Now (Director's Cut & Ivan The Terrible Remixes)

Bring Me Joy (Director's Cut Remix)

The Layabouts feat. Portia Monique - Bring Me Joy (Director's Cut Remix)

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Something very special next up on REEL PEOPLE MUSIC as two of our favourite artists team up to put a wonderful spin on an Acid Jazz anthem.

OPOLOPO FEAT. ANGELA JOHNSON – STAY THIS WAY is a stunning remake of the THE BRAND NEW HEAVIES classic, released back in 1991 on DELICIOUS VINYL.

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Stay This Way

Opolopo feat. Angela Johnson - Stay This Way (Original Mix)

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As 2020 draws to a close REEL PEOPLE MUSIC are delighted to provide a classic new piece of soulful dance from French house maestro SEBB JUNIOR.

U GOT 2  is the 2nd single to be taken from SEBB’s forthcoming TOGETHER ALONE EP following DON’T STOP the anthemic collaboration with US R&B stars ERIC ROBERSON & PAULA.

Alongside ERIC ROBERSON & PAULA, TOGETHER ALONE see’s SEBB team up with some prestigious talent including MUHSINAH, KARMINA DAI and REEL PEOPLE’s very own MIKE PATTO.

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U Got 2

Sebb Junior - U Got 2 (Extended Mix)

Spiritual

Spiritual (Distant Music Dub Mix) [feat. Jon Cutler & Nathan Haines]

Outta Love

Outta Love (Alix Alvarez Sole Channel Remix) [feat. Omar]

I'm In Love / Can't Fake The Feeling

Can't Fake The Feeling (John Morales M+M Main Mix) [feat. Navasha Daya]

Play It Like Papa (15 Years Of Papa Records 2002 - 2017)

Can't Stop (Dennis F's Falling 4 U Mix) [feat. Angela Johnson & Dennis Ferrer]

Second Guess (Grant Nelson Remix) [feat. Jag]

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