About us
FunkMySoulâs only purpose is to spread Soul, Funk, R’& ‘B, Jazz/Funk, Soul/Jazz and related from the 60âs, 70âs, 80âs and 90’s, almost exclusively from the original vinyl.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a collection of the most important artists and albums of these genres, a musical encyclopaedia if you will.
Our Passion
We hope that this passion can unite us all in our utmost respect for the purveyors of the music we love so much. Enjoy it and Bless you all Brothers and Sisters.
Latest Albums
with reviewsGladys Knight & The Pips – 1971 – Standing Ovation
Gladys Knight & The Pips’ Standing Ovation (1973) is a strong soul album, praised for Gladys Knight’s powerful, emotive vocals and the group’s signature harmonies, showcasing a mature sound bridging their classic Motown era. Gladys Knight and her brothers bring six originals, three covers and…
Read More âšTeena Marie – 1980 – Lady T
For the recording of her follow-up to Wild and Peaceful, Teena Marie linked with songwriter and producer Richard Rudolph, who had just lost his wife and musical collaborator, the great Minnie Riperton, to breast cancer. Lady T smoothly picks up where Teenaâs Rick James-produced debut left off. Itâs also…
Read More âšStarcrost – 1976 – Starcrost
The only album released in 1975 by Starcrost, a mixed-gender six-piece band active mainly in Texas, USA! Featuring a stylish crossover sound of soul, funk, jazz, AOR, and fusion, and a free-flowing, mellow female vocal, this is the ultimate groovy soul album that has been…
Read More âšMary J. Blige – 1992 – What’s The 411?
What’s The 411? is, arguably, one of the most important albums of the nineties. Not only did it signal the arrival of the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, but it also broke every rule in the book, fusing hip hop beats with R&B melodies. The album…
Read More âšJames Brown – 1976 – Get Up Offa That Thing
Get Up Offa That Thing is Brownâs call to the audience, but itâs also him encouraging himself to rise above the slide and deliver one more great album. This sounds like the natural follower to Hell, as if those average albums inbetween had never happenedâĶeverything is full…
Read More âšGhetto Brothers – 1972 – Power-Fuerza
Ghetto Brothersâ âPower-Fuerzaâ is one of the best Latin funk albums ever recordedâĶ Produced by boogaloo don Bobby Marin, this masterpiece is a sonic testament to the Ghetto Brothersâ fusion of resilience, cultural richness, and musical innovation. Each track is a vibrant tapestry, weaving together the…
Read More âšJanet Jackson – 1986 – Control
Janet Jacksonâs third studio album, Control, is a bold masterpiece of self-empowerment, vibrant dance-pop, and innovative R&B. Released on February 4, 1986 by A&M Records, the multi-platinum record broke her out of her family’s shadow and established her as an independent icon. Although Janet Jackson…
Read More âšGeorge Benson – 1976 – Breezin’
All of a sudden, George Benson became a pop superstar with this album, thanks to its least representative track. Most of Breezin’ is a softer-focused variation of Benson’s R&B/jazz-flavored CTI work, his guitar as assured and fluid as ever with Claus Ogerman providing the suave orchestral backdrops…
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without reviewsThe Classic Example – 1972 -The Classic Example
Originally released on a small boutique label in 1972, The Classic Example is a rare soul jazz gem that features Joe Sample (piano) and Wilton Felder (electric bass) from The Crusaders, along with west coast guitar star Arthur Adams and the great Paul Humphrey on…
Read More âšParliament – 1977 – Live (P.Funk Earth Tour)
Live: P-Funk Earth Tour is a double-LP capturing Parliament at the absolute peak of their theatrical and musical power. Compiled from shows at the Los Angeles Forum and Oakland Coliseum in January 1977, the album translates George Clinton’s legendary space-age stage shows into a raw,…
Read More âšWynd Chymes – 1982 – Arrival
The Mississippi based funk band Wynd Chymes formed in the 70’s. They released an obscure 7″single “Baby You’re the One” on the imprint Lotus Land. This was a demo and apparently the catalyst for getting them signed to RCA Victor Records. In 1978, just with…
Read More âšLatimore – 1974 – More, More, More(Lets Straighten It Out)
Benny Latimore, from Charleston, Tennessee, was a deep soul singer of high repute. Latimore started his musical career as a pianist, backing up such artists as Joe Henderson and Steve Alaimo having relocated to the Florida area. Latimores sultry vocal style,which fused blues and soul,…
Read More âšMitty Collier – 1972 – The Warning
The Warning is the debut gospel album by acclaimed American singer Mitty Collier. Released in 1972 on the independent religious label III A.M. Records, it marked her definitive transition from secular soul music (famous for her Chess Records era) to Christian music. Following a temporary…
Read More âšE.L. James -1977 – The Face of Love
The Face of Love (1977) by E.L. James (Edward L. James) is an exceptionally rare, highly coveted private-press LP. He is an American singer, composer, and actor who should not be confused with the Fifty Shades of Grey author. The album functions as the soundtrack…
Read More âšCharles Veal – 1980 – Only The Best
Best known as a violinist and, later, orchestra leader, Charles Veal also recorded two R&B vocal albums for Capitol during the early ’80s. Also a capable viola and saxophone player, Veal studied music at the University of Southern California, where his teachers included Jascha Heifetz. He…
Read More âšPrince – 1979 – Prince
 Prince’s self-titled second album expands on the sound of his debut For You. Two of the biggest singles of his early career are found here: “Why You Wanna Treat Me So Bad” and “I Wanna Be Your Lover“, the latter of which features a great…
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