Carlton Jumel Smith is back on Timmion Records, doing what he does best: grooving, testifying and romancing his way into your heart. His last album for the label 1634 Lexington Ave. left many contemporary soul fans in awe – some in tears of joy – and they will be pleased to know that he has something new cooking in 2022. 

The first release from an upcoming trilogy of singles, "Devoted To You" packs everything you could want from a mid-tempo jam. A steady tambourine beat rides the mellow Cold Diamond & Mink groove, leaving Carlton all the pockets he needs to fill with his ever-funky but delicate delivery.

Keep tuned this year for a bunch of new soulful tracks from Carlton and Cold Diamond & Mink. They will keep you warm and cozy through any kind of weather!

Devoted To You EP

Devoted To You

'Endless Afternoon' (Release date: OctoberJuly 7, 2022)
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Endless Afternoon

La Luz - Endless Afternoon

Abendfunk

temazo del DNNE, que supimos zapar el año pasado con él y Dami Fetoide, para Sumer records.
https://soundcloud.com/danemusicas

Oh nena (Dnne)

Penrose Records is proud to introduce the newest members of the family, the Inland Empire’s own Vicky Tafoya and the Big Beat. Born in Santa Ana and currently residing in Colton, Vicky started singing acapella doo wop in the late 80s for the So. Cal. Doo Wop Society and went on to co-found the Big Beat in 2001. Their debut single on Penrose is a moody minor chord ballad featuring a reverb laden guitar solo and beautiful girl group harmonies behind Vicky’s effortless yet haunting vocal about two people longing to be together… Forever.

Forever

Vicky Tafoya - Forever

original composition . Billy Gashade @billy-gashade
full instrumental here: Spaghetti East Meets West
https://soundcloud.com/billy-gashade/spaghetti-east-meets-west
lyrics, vocals & their pre mix, artwork . Mariam Zohra D : Myrh
drums, arrangement: The Magnetic Dog Sisters soundcloud.com/themagneticdogsisters

IN THE SHADOW
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think are my eyes
within my eyes
these are my eyes
look in my eyes


who who who? can see me, see me, among you all, you all?
suggestions to me….
who? im the one in the corner, in the dark and in the shadows
the hurdle dresses himself in my organs
im the bearer, cause i’m the bearer
the darkened and in the shadow

i wonder
i wonder
i wonder

suggestions to me
suggestions to me

i’m the one in the corner
against the dark and in the shadows
the hurdle dresses himself -
the labour
pushed
pain

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in the shadow -  Billy Gashade | Myrh | TMDS

January 12th, 2020, a Sunday night in Toronto - Matthew Tavares and Leland Whitty (of BADBADNOTGOOD fame) are reunited at Burdock for a live improvised Jazz session. The pair are joined on stage by bassist Julian Anderson - Bowes and drummer Matt Chalmers as part of Burdock’s Piano Fest, an annual event at the city's brewery and music hall.

Two days later an email from Matthew hits Mr Bongo's inbox... "I think it turned out amazing, brought some really nice recording gear and it sounds almost like a studio record, thought I'd share. Moments definitely get to the jazzier side but there is some spiritual moments that are so far out". The Bongo office were all blown away by this free-flowing session, one which sounded like a well-rehearsed set at the end of a long tour, rather than a one-take improvised assembly. The chemistry between the musicians is magical. The tight friendship and musical connection between Tavares and Whitty are self - evident, however, Chalmers and Anderson - Bowes have a great contribution to make too. They act as the solid foundation that leaves Tavares and Whitty free to roam and explore moments of darkness and light, intensity and beauty. From the first time of hearing this intimate session, we knew this had to be shared.

The same quartet feature on Matthew Tavares & Leland Whitty's 2020 album 'Visions'. The plan to promote 'Visions' was to tour, with each night comprising a uniquely improvised set. Sadly due to world events, this couldn't happen, but for now 'January 12th' is a snapshot of the wizardry that would have been from four amazing musicians at the top of their game.

January 12th

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Chandelier

San Diego's sweetest export is back with two sublime sides of West Coast flavored soul. The soft, tremolo-kissed intro of "Will I See You Again" seeps out of the speakers like a cool Cali breeze, allowing the drop to hit like Thor's hammer on the dancefloor. As the groove gets in you, Josh Lane's vocals send you to a place transcendent of time and space... A world where lovers love, and hate has no place. "It's Our Love"'s mellow but funky feel grinds out a vibe that tempers the "beat" in Beat-Ballad. Thee Sacred Souls are raising the bar to heady, unattainable heights.

Thee Sacred Souls "Will I See You Again?"

Portastudio Recordings.
https://soundcloud.com/abfalltonne/


Abendfunk

Banana Express