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Cafe de Soul Volume 1 - CafeCD05

This is exactly the kind of album that fits this site championing lesser known independent soul artists, some are showcased on other Cafe de Soul albums, some are tasters of maybe some things to come. One thing that does shine through is the quality of the material, thus proving that it is out there if you look.

Delilah Harris 'Lessons in life' - strong vocal over a smooth neo soul outing. Well constructed and hopefully a taste of more to come from NYC based Delilah.

Remi 'Heat of the night' - mellow grove with sax lilting away in the background, catchy and soulful.

Joseph Diamond ft Jesse Robinson 'Only takes a minute' strong strong vocal, a bit Luther in style, and well to the front on this groover. Excellent cut, best on the album for me.

Darrius 'Blissful' - from the album, more elsewhere on the site about this one.

Leena Conquest ft Roy Ayers 'The Breeze' - good feedback coming in for this one apparently. Downbeat, jazzy and soulful, with guest the great Roy Ayers. Strong cut which builds throughout as the vocal takes over and the vibes get stronger.

Harvey Hubert 'Let's be done' - A classy track from an artist new to me.

Dianne Johnson 'Call me up' - introductory track from Dianne, and there should be more to come. A polished performance on this catchy little stepper. Could be some remixes on this in time I suspect.

Marqo 'Absolutely Nothing' - written produced and performed byMarqo. He's the second artists within a few weeks that I've seen described as a male Sade! Don't agree with either actually but this is a top cu5t. Emotional well performed, builds and builds to a classy conclusion.

Ski Johnson ft Tony Terry 'Sailing' - debut single from saxophonist Ski with excellent vocal by Tony Terry

Nanette Maxine 'Don't take me for granted' - mellow intro before the sultry lead comes in over a dead slow beat

Nichelle 'Nothing remains the same' more elsewhere but this is space'y and mellow.

Joseph Diamond ft Carolyn Dyer 'Hold onto you' - Carolyn Dyer features on this second Joseph Diamond track. Fine jazzy cut but it would have to go some to match the other track

Chandaleigh 'Bright Sunshine' - Also out on a single this one and you can see why. Typical of many groovers on the modern soul scene, slow intro and then the beat kicks in. Catchy chorus hides a nice voice. Good cut.

Remi 'Coco Bella' More fine Remi to conclude.

A very good album introducing some Independent Soul gems and including several exceptional cuts. Good luck to these guys and can't wait volume 2 - well done Nigel.

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