Category Archives: Collectors Soul

Emilia Sisco’s debut album on Timmion Records, “Introducing Emilia Sisco”, takes you on a smooth ride in the world of vintage soul, featuring 10 beautifully crafted original songs written by Sisco in collaboration with the renowned Cold Diamond & Mink band. The album showcases this young talent’s unique ability to blend classic soul influences with contemporary flair, building mesmerizing harmonies by layering her voice, and through these channeling a sound that is both timeless and fresh. From the opening track “Say Yes” – grooving like an independent gospel soul jam that somebody discovered in dank Midwest cellar – to the closing “Secretly,” each song is a testament to Sisco’s deep connection to the emotional core of soul music. 

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Shonda English 

“There Wouldn’t Be A Me” / “Feels Good”

Label: Home Of The Good Groove Records
Catalogue Number: GG001
Release Date: 25th October 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl 45rpm

Home of The Good Groove Records would like to introduce Psalmist Shonda L. English , otherwise known as “The Gospel Diva”. 

Every once in a while, an exceptional and incredible talent impacts the music industry and leaves an indelible impression. Shonda is one of those rapidly expanding outstanding musical virtuosos who has done just that in the gospel arena. Home of The Good Groove Records are more than jubilant to be able to announce that the label’s first release will also be Shonda’s first 7-inch vinyl single release. 

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Chuck Overton

Chuck Overton’s remarkable 50-year career in the music and recording industry showcases his deep-rooted passion and talent, beginning at the age of five in Mexico, Missouri, in 1948. His early musical journey included studying the saxophone under the guidance of John Larry Johnson, a former saxophonist with the Lawrence band, in Vandalia, Missouri. Additionally, Dr. Levine from New York provided saxophone lessons at Overton’s home, further honing his skills.

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Emilia Sisco 

“Don’t Believe You Like That” / Trouble” / I’ll Get Better” / Lemon & Lime Sours” / “Love Can Carry Me” / “Let me in”

With her powerhouse vocals and a remarkable ability to weave narratives in her songs, Emilia Sisco effortlessly fuses soul, jazz and blues into a mesmerizing tapestry of sound. 
Her voice carries the weight of raw emotion, echoing the depths of the human experience.
Released on Timmion Records, Emilia Sisco made waves with her previous single, “Don’t Believe You Like That,” which quickly gained her plenty of worldwide admirers. 

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MicCulture Robbie Love

Robbie Love’s musical journey began the day she was born. Growing up in a rock & roll household, Robbie is no stranger to the music industry. It wasn’t unusual for her and her brothers to go shoot billiards at the home of front man Dennis Edwards of the Temptations or to spend weekends over Uncle Charles Wright of the Watts 103 Street Rhythm band’s house, or even get a knock on the door from Mr. Willie Hutch. Robbie’s first photo shoot was at the tender age of 4 months by Mr. Lamont Mc Lemore, one of the founding members of the acclaimed musical group
The Fifth Dimensions. 

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William Kooly Scott

“I’m Satisfied” / “Count- 2-3” / “Love Gone Bad” / “If U Let Me In” / “Love Ballad”


“I’m Satisfied,” William is bringing to you a touch of funk for your listening and dancing pleasure. This is somewhat of a different twist from his smooth jazz track “Twelve O Five,” which was reproduced by legendary bassist Brian Bromberg. William Kooly Scott is a vocalist, songwriter, producer, musician, recording artist, and entertainer. His incredible music career has sanctioned him to perform in several states across the United States, the Caribbean, and around the globe.

Including Germany, Spain, and South Korea. Most notably, he performed annually in Norway for more than 10 years. He was also the lead vocalist for the Norwegian-American supergroup “Transatlantic Express,” which had very successful tours of multiple cities in Norway.

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Soul Discovery Show – An Exclusive Interview with Candi Staton 19/06/24

In the early ‘70s with a string of hit R&B records, produced by her great friend, the late Rick Hall of the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals: “I’d Rather Be an Old Man’s Sweetheart (Than a Young Man’s Fool),” “I’m Just a Prisoner (of Your Good Lovin’),” “Sweet Feeling,” “Stand by Your Man” and a cover of “In the Ghetto” that remains nearly as celebrated as Elvis Presley’s original. In the late ‘70s, she reinvented herself as a disco diva, returning to the charts with “Young Hearts Run Free.” She then returned to her gospel roots, a move that unexpectedly led to her career resurgence in the ‘90s and 2000s, as two songs originally written as Christian anthems, “You Got the Love” and “Hallelujah Anyway,” won new audiences with dance remixes.

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The Shades Of Brown 

“Searchin’ For Love” / “Black Woman” / “Teasin’ Woman” /“Girl In The Streets”

In 1969, a transformation in Albina was underway. Displaced by the Vanport flood two decades prior, an influx of Black residents had settled in the area after redlining practices among the city’s realty boards provided few other options. A local economy among Albina’s Black residents had flourished for a time, but soon declined due to chronic disinvestment by the city’s elites. As with many urban centers in America, the impending ghetto-ization of the neighborhood developed as the civil rights movement was in full swing. And the citizens of Albina had something to say about it. 

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Williams Brothers 

“That’s Life” / “Rap On”  

Label: Epsilon Records Co
Catalogue Number: EPS 030 
Release Date: Friday 10th May 2024
Format: 7’ Vinyl

The Exciting Williams Brothers Band got their start by their father and mother Mr Roscoe Williams Sr. and Mrs Esther Maude Walker Williams in the late 60’s.
They started out in Gospel music like their father and family of brothers before them whom you will see photos of “The Original Williams Brothers” throughout this site from time to time.

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Lady Lois Snead

“I Found Out” / “Until We Learn”

Label: Divine Chords Recordings
Catalogue Number: DCR001
Release Date: Expected 1st March 2024
Format: 7′ Vinyl

Divine Who are thrilled to announce an exciting collaborative release with the legendary gospel artist, Lady Lois Snead for the brand new year!
We’re launching 2024 with this back-to-back double sided slice of audio dynamite, available on collectable, limited edition 7” single. It’s primed and packed tight with goodness to spiritualize your club session for the more discerning dance floors around the globe.

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Mary Love

 ‘More Love (And Then Some)’

Label: Record Shack
Catalogue Number: RS.45-065
Release Date: 28th Oct 2023 
Format: 7’

Mary Love is a much loved Soul-music legend, her sublime recordings are of equal quality to the likes of Linda Jones, Betty Everett and Betty Wright, but the deserved commercial success did not happen.
Nevertheless, she had a global career, appreciation came from those Soul loving people up there in the North of England where she became the ‘Queen of Northern Soul’!

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All Platinum – The Making of a Sound

Author: Steve Guarnori
ISBN: 978-1-3999-5659-8
Release Date: 26th November 2023

All Platinum – The Making of a Sound is the long overdue detailed history of All Platinum records from 1967-1979. The book contains 534 pages and over 300,000 words, dealing with each year in the company’s history as well as telling the stories of its artists and the musicians who signed for the company each year.

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Judy Freeman and Blackrock / Marshall Hooks

‘I Know Where You’re Coming From’ / ‘She Is All I Need’

Label: The Preservation Project 
Catalogue Number: 015
Release Date: 29th Sep 2023
Format: 7’ 

Did you know that Judy Freeman and Blackrock cut more songs than the 4 that were put out in 1971? We know of at least one.
“I Know Where You’re Coming From” is a 70s funky Northern Soul masterpiece. We’ve rescued a lost, never heard before, track by the group for the A-Side here. Fans of their music will immediately connect with this blistering anthemic Northern Soul monster. Go ahead and grab the talcum powder, and prepare to dance up a storm to this one.

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