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𝗝𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗜, 𝗔 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗘𝗟 PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE LAUNCH OF 𝗝𝗔𝗜 𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗜, A NEW LABEL SUBSIDIARY OF SOUL 4 REAL RECORDS AND ITS FIRST TWO REFERENCES BY THE RANCE ALLEN GROUP AND URSULA RICKS 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗚𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗣 (𝗝𝗔𝗥01) 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲 / 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 LISTEN HERE: After hearing them win a local Detroit gospel talent competition it was no surprise veteran promotions man Dave Clark took brothers Rance, Steve and Tom to Stax Records and they were signed to the subsidiary label Gospel Truth. The Rance Allen Group were clearly no ordinary talent; "There’s Gonna Be A Showdown", the first track on their first album Truth Is Where Its At (1972), revealed in the opening minute the extraordinary lead vocal gymnastics of Rance, effortlessly swooping from delicate falsetto to gritty bass and back to a powerful falsetto. A new gospel sound was born. Unfortunately, after four albums Stax folded. They made one album for Capitol (released under two different titles) a couple each for the re-started Stax, Myrrh and Bellmark, but without much commercial success, although their reputation continued to build. In 2002 they signed with Tyscot Records and released "All The Way", a fabulous (CD only) album from which these two tracks are taken. The sound of contemporary gospel music had changed forever, and their blend of soul and jazz flavoured gospel appealed to traditionalists as well as those in the secular field, and performing at the Apollo Theater plus TV appearances on Arsenio Hall and Bobby Jones Gospel Shows brought this new gospel sound straight to the R&B masses. "Stay With Me" has remained in high demand on the modern soul scene and is now available on 7” vinyl for the first time and is a fitting first release for Soul4Real’s new subsidiary label Jai Alai (pronounced Hi-Uh-Li) so don’t miss out on owning this limited edition collector’s piece. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘀 (𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼, 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼) --------------------------------------------------------------------- 𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗔 𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗦 (𝗝𝗔𝗥02) 𝗦𝘄𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 / 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗠𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗲 LISTEN HERE: Having spent half a lifetime reviewing and playing new soul music I still get excited about the prospect of finding new artists. In this day and age, the internet has replaced the good hard graft of getting out there and doing the digging, but the end result is no less gratifying. Our beloved specialist record shops may have become virtual (or disappeared altogether) but social media has increased one’s exposure to our music. So, how is it then that a music junkie like me could have completely missed "My Street" (Severn Records), the 2013 CD-only debut release by Baltimore-based soul/blues singer Ursula Ricks? Luckily, the guys at Jai Alai most certainly did not, and their new imprint will concentrate to on releasing 21st century gems like this on to 7” vinyl. Even if you have the original album, you will still want this wonderful remix of "Sweet Tenderness". Severn’s boss, David Earl, has done an amazing remix that aims directly at the European soul scene’s dance floors. What you get is a string-laden stepper with the most sublime, almost unique, vocals and an instant recommendation from yours truly. On the flip is "Make Me Blue", the other real winner from the album, making this a contender for the classiest 7” release that you will buy this year. 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗯𝗯𝘀 (𝗦𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼, 𝗧𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗼) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Remastering by Jorge Muñoz-Cobo (Circo Perrotti). Label design by Jordi Duró. 𝗣𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 for 1st November 2021 13 euros + postage as it follows: 1 to 5 copies: 6,80 euros UK & Europe 1 to 5 copies: 2,50 euros Spain 1 to 5 copies: 10,45 euros USA & rest of the world 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com Check previous releases: www.soul4real.es

Bettye Swann’s heart has been broken lots of times; we know this because we’ve heard it break on many of her records. Bettye’s voice captures these moments perfectly, her delivery is soft and sensitive, almost country, giving it a realness that you can almost touch. The most exquisite mix of warmth and sweetness wraps around the vulnerable sound, whilst a gentle quiver in her throat amplifies the pain of heartbreak. It’s a wonderfully potent combination that has been felt by soul music lovers all over the world. These two tracks were shamefully left discarded in a Nashville tape vault for over 40 years. Both sides showcase the magnificence of Bettye’s vocals, but also highlight the fact that, despite a catalogue of consistently brilliant recordings, she achieved only moderate success and was somehow denied the superstar status that such a voice should command. My heart breaks for anyone who has never had the joy of hearing her sing. TATS TAYLOR Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Tats Taylor. 𝗣𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 for 24th September 2021 13 euros + postage as it follows: 1 to 5 copies: 6,80 euros UK & Europe 1 to 5 copies: 2,50 euros Spain 1 to 5 copies: 10,45 euros USA & rest of the world 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com Check previous releases: www.soul4real.es

Soul music changes just like the weather. Different styles, rhythms and dances have been emerging over the years, making the genre so exciting and assorted. For almost a decade, in the post-disco era, synths and drum machines ruled the day, but by the mid 90s a group of new artists were turning their attention to the golden age of soul music. One of those names was Adriana Evans, whose debut album from 1996 surprised soul fans around the world. Adriana boasts a solid musical background and this can be heard on the record. Her mom was the jazz singer Mary Stallings and she was also the goddaughter of Pharoah Sanders, so she has been surrounded by music since childhood. Both choices here are taken from that outstanding album. "Looking For Your Love" is a beautiful mid-tempo tune which could have been recorded by The Emotions or Phyllis Hyman. On the reverse, "I'll Be There" is a sublime piano and flute-led ballad in the vein of Minnie Ripperton. ALEX AGUAYO Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Alex Aguayo. 𝗣𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥 24𝘁𝗵 𝗝𝗨𝗡𝗘 2021 13 euros + postage as it follows: 1 to 5 copies: 6,80 euros UK & Europe 1 to 5 copies: 2,50 euros Spain 1 to 5 copies: 10,45 euros USA & rest of the world 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com Check previous releases: www.soul4real.es

𝗧𝘄𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗻𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘃𝗮𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘄𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹. "𝗜´𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝘆 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 (𝗢𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂)" 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗻𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 1984 𝗮𝗻𝗱 "𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗢𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲" 𝗮 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 1977. Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Karl Marthon 𝗕𝗢𝗕𝗕𝗬 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗦 Super High On Your Love / I´ve Had My Share (Of Loving You) Listen here: 𝗕obby Barnes - Super High On Your Love 𝗕obby Barnes - I´ve Had My Share (Of Loving You) 𝗣𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗥𝗗𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗙𝗢𝗥 1𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗘𝗘𝗞 𝗠𝗔𝗬 2021 13 euros + postage as it follows: 1 to 5 copies: 6,80 euros UK & Europe 1 to 5 copies: 2,50 euros Spain 1 to 5 copies: 10,45 euros USA & rest of the world 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com Check previous releases: https://www.soul4real.es

WELCOME TO RELEASE #13 FROM SOUL4REAL RECORDS 𝗝𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗬 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗠 𝗔 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 / 𝗡𝗼 𝗪𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗜𝘁 (S4R13) Soul4Real bring you the last 45 in their trio of previously unreleased Jimmy Gresham Playground Studios recordings from the mid-70’s; a perfect tribute to a great but under-recognized talent. “A Million Things” has been a huge collaborative effort, meticulously pieced together in 2020 from an unfinished vocal track. Jimmy’s trademark rich, velvet voice, imbued with soul and inflected with a large pinch of southern grit, has been complemented perfectly by the addition of multitalented Marc Franklin’s evocative vibes, horn and string arrangements. Clayton Lancaster laid down the gorgeous, choppy guitar licks which drive the whole mid-tempo groove, and the absolute pinnacle is formed by the glorious, soaring backing vocals of Jimmy’s sister, Mary. A recording that sounds as though everybody had been in that same Florida studio in the mid-70’s, bouncing off each other’s talent, on a day when they could feel the electricity in the air and they knew something special had been created. Flip it over to find Jimmy in a more down-home style on “No way to Stop it”, a worthy track getting its first release on vinyl thanks to the efforts of the Soul4Real team. DAVE RIPOLLES Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Dave Ripolles PRE-ORDER NOW FOR 18th MARCH 2021 13 euros + postage as it follows: 1 to 5 copies: 6,80 euros UK & Europe 1 to 5 copies: 2,50 euros Spain 1 to 5 copies: 10,45 euros USA & rest of the world 𝗣𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝘆 𝗣𝗔𝗬𝗣𝗔𝗟 𝗮𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 & 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com Check previous releases: www.soul4real.es

Welcome to release #12 from Soul4Real Limited Edition of 400 copies. PRE ORDER NOW FOR 5th OCTOBER 2020 JERRY WILLIAMS / SWAMP DOGG Oh Lord, What Are You Doing To Me / If You´re Leaving (Take Me With You) (S4R12) Collectors of black American music have long revered maverick genius Jerry Williams Jr. a.k.a. Swamp Dogg. His brilliant songwriting and unique voice have left indelible imprints on soul for decades, and Soul 4 Real Records are proud to add a Swamp 45 to their ever-growing catalogue. LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/2R758TR https://bit.ly/2ZCBQS3 Both these tracks make their vinyl debut here. If you saw Swamp perform “Oh Lord” at 2019’s Soul 4 Real weekender, it’s a memory you’ll treasure forever. Swamp’s exquisite studio version of the soul standard was recorded in 1967 as a follow-up to “Baby You’re My Everything”, but inexplicably stayed unissued for 40 years. Almost 40 years have also passed since Swamp recorded his demo of “If You’re Leaving”, a song from his “lost” country album on Mercury. Never issued anywhere before, it’s a rare chance to hear work-in-progress from one of soul’s most beloved artists. As he enters his seventh decade of recording, Swamp continues to be active and musically provocative. A man of many names and many talents, here’s Swamp Dogg at his vintage best! TONY ROUNCE Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Tony Rounce. PRE ORDER NOW FOR 5th OCTOBER 2020 13 euros + postage as it follows: 1 to 5 copies: 6,70 euros UK & Europe 1 to 5 copies: 2,40 euros Spain 1 to 5 copies: 10,35 euros USA & rest of the world Payment by PAYPAL as friends & family: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com Please check all our releases: www.soul4real.es

Here it is the 11th release 7” from Soul 4 Real Records, more unreleased music from THE MASQUERADERS. Originally recorded in 1972. Limited Edition of 400 copies. PRE ORDER NOW FOR 15th JUNE 2020 LISTEN HERE: The celebrated history of the Masqueraders has given us two of soul music’s most memorable recordings with “I Ain’t Got To Love Nobody Else” and “I’m Just An Average Guy”. Through the years they have left us many classic gems that are heavily sought after by collectors and some that have yet to be mined. However, if there was ever any doubt about the Masqueraders´ greatness, the previously unreleased “Make Me Think You Love Me” from 1972 puts that doubt to rest. After a stunning intro the group eases into those harmonies that captured our hearts back in day and remind us once again about the magic of that period of soul music. “When Trouble Calls” is a Jerry Butler and Curtis Mayfield composition from 1961 and the group´s version appeared originally on an impossible-to-find cassette published in 1993. Unlike the Ice Man’s version, the Masqueraders upgrade the song with their patented silky-smooth vocals. Thanks to the team at Soul4Real for digging up and presenting us with these two recordings. RUBEN MOLINA Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Ruben Molina. PRE ORDER NOW FOR 15th JUNE 2020 13 euros + postage as it follows: 1 to 5 copies: 6,70 euros UK & Europe 1 to 5 copies: 2,40 euros Spain 1 to 5 copies: 10,35 euros USA & rest of the world Payment by PAYPAL as friends & family: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com Please check all our releases: https://www.soul4real.es/soul-4-real-records/

JEWEL BASS I Wanna Know / Sweet High (S4R10) Malaco has long been a favourite label of mine and I always felt that Jewel Bass was a huge talent that never realised her potential there. She was somehow was overtaken by the likes of Dorothy Moore, Denise Lasalle and Fern Kinney in the “pecking order“ down in Jackson, MS. Jewel sang countless backing vocals for such luminaries as Johnnie Taylor, Tommy Tate, Jean Knight, Eddie Floyd, Bobby Bland and many others, and was featured in bands like the Carbon Copies, Natural High and Centaura. Both of these tracks which have lain undiscovered until now were recorded in 1981 in International Recording Studio, Pearl, Mississippi, and are two contrasting delights for soul fans. “I Wanna know“ is a mid-tempo shuffler with hints of a “Joy & Pain” riff in there and definitely one for the most discerning dancefloors. ”Sweet High” is a so soulful string laden ballad on which Jewel´s vocals are launched effortlessly into the heights on the back of an impressive production. Enjoy these two fine examples of real soul music exhumed from the vaults for your pleasure. (Bob Cosby) LISTEN HERE: https://bit.ly/2SBCHio Presented in a beautiful picture cover laminated 7" designed by Jordi Duró. Liner notes by Bob Cosby. PRE ORDER NOW FOR 9th MARCH 2020 13 euros + postage as it follows: 1 to 5 copies: 6,70 euros UK & Europe 1 to 5 copies: 2,40 euros Spain 1 to 5 copies: 10,35 euros USA & rest of the world Payment by PAYPAL as friends & family: soul4realrecordlabel@gmail.com IMPORTANT - please include postal address in the paypal payment Please check all our releases here: https://www.soul4real.es/soul-4-real-records/