TRUTH & SOUL




	BLACK VELVET IS IT ME YOU REALLY LOVE b/w AN EARTHQUAKE'S COMING
	EL MICHELS AFFAIR MUSING TO MYSELF (alt. mix) b/w SPREAD YOUR SOUL
	TIMOTHY MCNEALY FUNKY MOVEMENT N.2 b/w SAGITARIUS BLACK
	TIMOTHY MCNEALY WHATS GOING ON b/w I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE MINE TRUTH & SOUL presents a limited edition re-press of one of the rarest 45s from Timothy McNealy's Shawn label. Produced in 1972 by Timothy McNealy a.k.a Dr. Mack alongside Roger Boykin (from the Soul Seven and Kagemere Stage Band fame), who also plays keys on the single, side A is a sublime cover of the Marvin Gaye classic What's Going On in a style that only Timothy can do. Side B is a cover of the Al Green classic I'm So Glad You're Mine off his infamous I'm Still In Love With You LP. Sampled hundreds of times for the immediately recognizable stick click drum intro, this song is one of most overlooked songs in the Al Green catalogue. Timothy McNealy stays true to the essence of the song but gives it complete makeover with a choir a female back up singers and that rough sound that is synonymous with the Shawn label.
	BRONX RIVER PKWY AGUA CON SAL b/w ME TOCA Bronx River Parkway gives us two more cuts from their trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico where they collaborated with local latin musicians who've shared the stage with such legends as Roberta Roena, The Fania All-stars, and Ismael Riviera to name a few. Pablo Rodriguez from Candela records acted as the executive producer and brought the two forces together with the vision of melding the soulful latin stylings of Bronx River Parkway with the more traditional aspects Puerto Rican music. MORE
	LEE FIELDS MY WORLD b/w LOVE COMES AND GOES Truth & Soul's sweet soul outfit, The Expressions, are back for another slice of soul magic with the "Love Maker" himself, Lee Fields. After the success of the now hard-to-find Truth & Soul single, Do You Love Me b/w Honey Dove, The Expressions went into the studio with Lee Fields to cut a full length LP of music inspired by groups like The Moments and The Delfonics---music that will simply move you to tears or the dance floor and sometimes, both. Side A is a politically charged number which Lee Fields pours his heart into. On My World, strings float atop a driving rhythm which is reminiscent of classics like King Heroin and What's Going On. Side B is a emotional love song though and though. Love Comes And Goes has Mr. Fields opening his heart to a girl whose lost interest in a once fruitful and loving relationshfip. Both tracks are taken from an upcoming LP entitled Lee Fields & The Expressions The Many Moods Of....
	QUINCY BRIGHT MY GHETTO LOOKED LIKE THIS "My Ghetto Looked Like This" is the newest creation from producer and musician Quincy Bright. In his solo debut, this long playing 7" release is a 12 minute story of one man's life told through song. Known for his maverick bass playing on many of the TRUTH & SOUL / SOUL FIRE releases, Quincy steps up to bring us a personal account of life on the other side of the tracks. Through his own blend of homemade hip-hop, he presents us with a complete and personal sound. One that is refreshingly unique. All songs are self written, arranged, and produced. After hearing for yourself, you will appreciate this unique single for the gem it is
	RAEKWON + EL MICHELS AFFAIR THE PJs FROM AFAR Brooklyn’s El Michels Affair paired up with hip hop legend Raekwon (of Wu-Tang Clan) for a “live remix” of Raekwon’s song with Pete Rock called “PJs,” as well as an original El Michels song and a couple interlude/bonus beats. Raekwon wrote some new lyrics for the "PJs” track, and El Michels flipped it with their signature vintage soul sound.
	BLACK VELVET IS IT ME YOU REALLY LOVE b/w AN EARTHQUAKE'S COMING Truth and Soul presents another installment of reissues from the vaults of Blacktop Records. This release features Black Velvet's "Is it Me You Really Love" b/w "An Earthquake's Coming". Blessed with the master tapes, Truth and Soul has remixed and remastered both tracks and given instrumental versions of the two. On side A teenage female vocal trio, Black Velvet, sing about the thin line between love and sex. The B side, "An Earthquakes's Coming", is a burning funk track with that immediatly recognizable North Jersey sound that sets it apart from the rest. Also featured on the B side is an instrumental mix and an unreleased vocal and guitar mixof "Love Me Just a Little While Longer".
	EL MICHELS AFFAIR DUEL OF THE IRON MIC b/w BRING THE RUCKUS El Michels Affair is back with the second installment of their highly acclaimed "Shaolin Series", bridging the ever-so-wide gap between hip hop and instrumental soul. Side A is an instrumental interpretation of the Wu tang classic "Bring Da Ruckus" from their record "Enter the 36 Chambers". Side B, "Duel of the Iron Mic", pays respect to the mood of the originial while strings, horns, and vocal drops put the cover somewhere between the gritty style of Wu Tang and the narrative quality Ennio Morricone song.
	FUNKY MUSIC MACHINE LOVE ME A LITTLE WHILE LONGER b/w I CAN'T HELP MYSELF Truth & Soul is proud to present another gem from the vaults of Blacktop Records which has never been released until now. Side One, "Love me a Little While Longer", is Sammy Campbell and The Funky Music Machine's homage to Screamin' Jay Hawkins. Side Two is a cover of the Four Tops classic hit, Can't Help Myself, but in a style that puts the original to shame. Apparently, at local shows in New Jersey, this version had people losing heir minds...and it's easy to see why!
	BRONX RIVER PKWY LA VALLA b/w NORA SE VA On February of 2006 Bronx River Pkwy. took a trip to Puerto Rico with the plans of making a full-length record in collaboration with Pablo Rodriguez of Candela Records. This 45 is just a taste of the magic that came out of this two week long, monumental meeting of titans in old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Side one, entitled "La Valla' (The Fence), is especially appropriate with the current state of affairs regarding immigrant's rights. An Uptempo number with a marching band flair featuring the voice of Jose Parla (A.K.A. 'Ease'). Side B, enitled 'Nora Se Va" is a midtempo ballad with a soundtrack feel featuring legendary singer Tito Cruz, a key member of Roberto Roena and Apollo Sound for close to thirty years--includes a special guest appearance by Japanese pop star Mari Mari.
	FUNKY MUSIC MACHINE GOTTA CLEAN UP THE WORLD This single showcases two unreleased songs from Tyrone Ashley and Funky Music Machine. Both songs were recorded in 1971 and have never been heard until now. Not only are both sides incredible songs that would have any funk collector reaching deep into his or her pockets to own, but nestled in these dusty old tapes are a piece of music history. Both songs feature the creme de la creme of NJ musicians , including Tyrone Ashley, soon to be members of Funkadelic and an 18 year old Clarence Clemmons.
	el mICHELS AFFAIR C.R.E.A.M. b/w GLACIERS OF ICE In late 05' Truth & Soul's El michels Affair forged an unusual working relationship with the incomparable Raekwon from the Wu-Tang Clan. Together, they re-worked Wu-Tang classics, bridging the musical gap between sampled Hip-Hop and live instrumental soul. In the wake of this event, Truth & Soul's Shaolin Series was born.
	THE EXPRESSIONS THESE MOMENTS b/w MONEY I$ KING This is the 2nd 45 from Truth and Soul's sweet soul outfit. Both are instrumental tracks taken from the upcoming LP entitled the "Many Moods Of...".
	THE EL MICHELS AFFAIR CREATION b/w BEHIND THE BLUE CURTAINS Two tracks taken from El Michels Affair's debut album "Sounding Out the City."
	LEE FIELDS FEAT. THE EXPRESSIONS DO YOU LOVE ME (LIKE YOU SAY YOU DO) b/w HONEY DOVE Lee Fields first single on the Truth and Soul label. "Do You Love (Me Like You Say You Do)" is a collage of mixed emotions touching even the coldest of hearts. Side B is a re-interpretation of the Lee Fields classic, "Honey Dove".
	TIMOTHY MCNEALY K.C. STOMP b/w EASY, EASY, EASY From the vaults of Shawn records comes this little known gem by the master of the keys, Dr. Mack. Recorded into 1972, this funk masterpiece is one of the few highly sought after singles from the vintage Texas label, Shawn. "K.C. Stomp" is a driving instrumental with that magical Mcnealy touch. The single is backed with the sweet soul sound of "Easy, Easy, Easy".
	BRONX RIVER PKWY DEIXA PRA LA Bronx River Parkway second single on the Latin Express imprint features Brazilian singing sensation, Analu. Side A is a re-interpolation of the Gil Gilberto standard, "Deixa Pra La". Side B features two instrumentals from New York's premiere latin soul outfit, Bronx River Pkwy.
	BAMA AND THE FAMILY FEELING GOOD b/w DRUMS OF ASIKO
	HERB JOHNSON SETTLEMENT GET IT Soul Fire Records only collaboration with Philly’s late, great, soul veteran Herb Johnson, features Soul Fire’s musicians alongside original members of The Herb Johnson Settlement. Mr. Herb Johnson's soulful and sultry sound fills the grooves on ‘Get It Pt. I’, while the band reminisces and jokes along with ‘Get it Pt. II (Afrodisiac)’.
	DETROIT SEX MACHINES THE STRETCH PTS 1 & 2 Straight out of Detroit comes this little known gem which, since it's official reissue in 2001, has had the funk world on it's knees. As Phillip Lehman once said, “To put it bluntly, this is the best funk record ever". Only one original copy of this masterpiece is known to exist, making ‘The Stretch ’ one of the rarest and most sought after 45’s today, and rightfully so.
	Fabulous Three Answer Me Softly