‘In the name of love / I want ‘cha (IZIPHO Soul Records) 7’
Catalog: ZP48
Release Date: June 2020
IZIPHO SOUL are extremely proud to release, on a 7” single, the track dubbed as the ‘soul soundtrack to the summer of 2020’ . Pressed in frosted white or black vinyl – 250 of each colour.
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“Exercise my love” / “I don’t know what it is,but it sure is funky” (IZIPHO Soul Records) 7’
Catalog: ZP51
Release Date: June 2020
IZIPHO SOUL are ecstatic to collaborate with Marlin McNichol’s Angel Dove Global. Legendary 70s funk band Ripple.
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“Watcha wanna do” / “Never felt so good” (IZIPHO Records)
In 2011, Dallas based singer, songwriter Derek Damian recorded the powerfully uplifting ‘Watcha Wanna Do’, it’s freshness remains and releasing this on a 7’’ single, attends to unfinished business!
The flip side, ‘Never Felt So Good’, is an insanely romantic ballad, once again showcasing The Baritone Of Love’s guttural vocals.
All my life” (Long & Original versions)
(IZIPHO SOUL Records) 7’ Out Now!!!!
In 1978 multi talented New Jersey singer songwriter Steve Willoughby recorded an incredible piece of music. It was arranged by his good friend, the late great Tony Camillo.
‘All My Life’ will make you feel good about living and loving.
“I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love” / “Seattle Sunshine” (IZIPHO SOUL Records) 7’
Bernadette Bascom! We will be releasing the sublime piece of music: ‘I Don’t Wanna Lose Your Love’, this literally melts the hearts of those who have been blessed with gifted ears. The B side, the powerful ‘Seattle Sunshine’ is still Bernadette’s trademark song.
Paying homage to the 1981 7’’ single (with the original sides reversed) as well as being packaged in a gloss laminated sleeve, this record also contains an inlay card entitled: ‘Just Who Is Bernadette Bascom?’ which documents the story of this inspirational lady.
A donation from sales of this record will be made to The Music Project www.musicprojectnorthshore.org This is a charitable organisation, founded and headed up by Bernadette, which helps underprovided and vulnerable youth find a voice literally and figuratively.
‘Where could I go” / Solid rock” (IZIPHO SOUL Records) 7’
What a true blessing this is! ‘Where Could I Go’ is considered by the discerning real soul fan to be one of the finest examples of modern gospel soul. Originally on a CD that was withdrawn just after release, copies are impossible to find. IZIPHO SOUL have purchased the exclusive rights and done the right thing – issued it on a 45!
Copies are £15 each. Available to purchase from 11th April. If you would like to reserve a copy please comment on this thread or message me. Limited run of 300.
Special thanks to Mick O’Donnell & Mark Merry for inspiration, belief and gifted ears x
Mark Allbones of Grand Vinyl Ltd for the spiritual label design and lots of other stuff!
Patrick Biggerstaff
‘Shoulder to cry on’ / ‘Let go’ (ZIPHO SOUL) 7′
We are thrilled to collaborate with one of Cleveland’s hidden gems; Frederick.
Recorded after the highly acclaimed hit single ‘Gentle (Calling Your Name)’ and self titled LP from 1985, we proudly present two slices of sublime soul music!
When I finally tracked down Herby, I was thrilled that he agreed to collaborate with IZIPHO SOUL.
This Modern Soul masterpiece, reissued on vinyl for the first time, has and always will be, one of the rarest of it’s genre. Remastered to perfection and sounding as good as the day it was born!
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“One for the Road” / “The Other Side of Me” (ZIP Promotions) 7′
Gregg Jackson has brought the joy and intensity of the Motown/R&B nightclub experience to packed dance floors all over the United States. He has performed lead and background vocals with many well known artists such as James Brown, Ike & Tina Turner, Herb Reed & The Platters, The Coasters and the Drifters, as well as Otis Redding & The Tramps. Gregg began his music career at a very young age of 6 performing in Gospel choirs, dance troupes and shows.