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Classic Soul

Classic soul is a richly emotional strain of late ’60s–’70s R&B built on gospel-rooted vocals, deep pocket grooves, and warm, analog production. It blends gritty funk rhythm sections with elegant string and horn arrangements, pairing churchy call-and-response and melismatic singing with pop-smart hooks. The sound can shift from hard-driving, danceable stompers to intimate, late-night ballads, but it always centers on feeling—love, heartbreak, pride, and perseverance—delivered with sincerity and grit. Hammond organ, tight drums, and melodic bass lines anchor the groove while lush harmonies add sweetness and drama.

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Pop Hip Hop Rock R&b Jazz Soul Contemporary R&b Blues Funk Gospel Disco American Music

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Ray Charles Live In Concert (2026 Remaster)

Album - 19 Tracks - Released September 25, 2026

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September 25, 2026

Ray Charles Live In Concert (2026 Remaster)
Ray Charles
19 tracks
September 18

Smokey Robinson: The Sample Source
Smokey Robinson•
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
10 tracks
September 18

Smokey Robinson: The Sample Source
Smokey Robinson•
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
10 tracks
September 14

The 25 Songs for You
The Drifters
25 tracks
August 28

I Still Got The Blues
Vaneese Thomas
1 tracks
August 21

By Any Means
David Kushner•
The Isley Brothers
2 tracks
August 20

Isaac Hayes: The Sample Source
Isaac Hayes
10 tracks
August 14

People Get Up & Dance
James Brown•
James Brown & The Famous Flames
15 tracks
July 31

I Got A Woman [Live (2026 Remaster)]
Ray Charles
1 tracks
July 30

Love Songs
The Drifters
10 tracks
July 24

You'll Get Enough / Don't Leave Me
The Delfonics
2 tracks
July 24

Summer of Love
Teddy Pendergrass
8 tracks
July 24

Night Life (Vandelux Remix)
Marvin Gaye•
Vandelux
1 tracks
July 6

La Vie
The O'Jays
1 tracks
July 4

Butter and Honey
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 29

Left À Gauche
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 28

Wind AM Well
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 26

The Montreux Years (Live)
Roberta Flack
13 tracks
June 24

Dance
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 19

Ants In My Pants (Itamar Remix)
James Brown
1 tracks
June 12

Love Train (Joe T Vannelli Remix)
The O'Jays•
Joe T Vannelli
3 tracks
June 5

Doctrine of Love
Jalen Ngonda
10 tracks
June 2

Burning Temptation
Jalen Ngonda
1 tracks
May 28

Mercy Mercy Me (Live at Montreux, 2005)
Roberta Flack
1 tracks
May 27

Lakeside
Lakeside
8 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 22

La playa
Step by Step
1 tracks
May 8

Perfect Combination (Remastered)
George McCrae
11 tracks
May 1

Aaye Na Kyun
SOUL
1 tracks
May 1

Get Up Offa That Thing (Sped Up / Slowed Down Remixes)
James Brown
2 tracks
May 1

You're So Fine
Slave
1 tracks
April 30

I'd Like to Be Baby to You (Live at Montreux, 1990)
Roberta Flack
1 tracks
April 14

Hang It On The Shelf
Jalen Ngonda
1 tracks
April 10

On A Night Like This (Remastered)
George McCrae
6 tracks
April 3

Duke Of Earl (2026 Stereo Mix Japan)
Gene Chandler
1 tracks
April 2

Distant Lover (Blonde Maze Remix)
Marvin Gaye•
Blonde Maze
1 tracks
March 27

Báilame
Step by Step
1 tracks
March 27

Seconds (The Satril Edits)
Wilson Pickett
3 tracks

September 25, 2026

Ray Charles Live In Concert (2026 Remaster)
Ray Charles
19 tracks
September 18

Smokey Robinson: The Sample Source
Smokey Robinson•
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
10 tracks
September 18

Smokey Robinson: The Sample Source
Smokey Robinson•
Smokey Robinson & The Miracles
10 tracks
September 14

The 25 Songs for You
The Drifters
25 tracks
August 20

Isaac Hayes: The Sample Source
Isaac Hayes
10 tracks
August 14

People Get Up & Dance
James Brown•
James Brown & The Famous Flames
15 tracks
July 30

Love Songs
The Drifters
10 tracks
July 24

Summer of Love
Teddy Pendergrass
8 tracks
June 26

The Montreux Years (Live)
Roberta Flack
13 tracks
June 5

Doctrine of Love
Jalen Ngonda
10 tracks
May 27

Lakeside
Lakeside
8 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 22

What’s Going On: Then, Now, Always
Marvin Gaye•
James Brown•
The Temptations
15 tracks
May 8

Perfect Combination (Remastered)
George McCrae
11 tracks
April 10

On A Night Like This (Remastered)
George McCrae
6 tracks
March 6

Smoke Filled Room
Dan Penn
11 tracks
February 27

Philly Groove Rarities
The Delfonics
5 tracks
February 13

Marvin Gaye & A Distant Lover
Marvin Gaye
15 tracks
February 13

The Whispers' 60th Anniversary
The Whispers
12 tracks

August 28, 2026

I Still Got The Blues
Vaneese Thomas
1 tracks
August 21

By Any Means
David Kushner•
The Isley Brothers
2 tracks
July 31

I Got A Woman [Live (2026 Remaster)]
Ray Charles
1 tracks
July 24

Night Life (Vandelux Remix)
Marvin Gaye•
Vandelux
1 tracks
July 24

You'll Get Enough / Don't Leave Me
The Delfonics
2 tracks
July 6

La Vie
The O'Jays
1 tracks
July 4

Butter and Honey
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 29

Left À Gauche
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 28

Wind AM Well
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 24

Dance
The O'Jays
1 tracks
June 19

Ants In My Pants (Itamar Remix)
James Brown
1 tracks
June 12

Love Train (Joe T Vannelli Remix)
The O'Jays•
Joe T Vannelli
3 tracks
June 2

Burning Temptation
Jalen Ngonda
1 tracks
May 28

Mercy Mercy Me (Live at Montreux, 2005)
Roberta Flack
1 tracks
May 22

La playa
Step by Step
1 tracks
May 1

Get Up Offa That Thing (Sped Up / Slowed Down Remixes)
James Brown
2 tracks
May 1

You're So Fine
Slave
1 tracks
May 1

Aaye Na Kyun
SOUL
1 tracks
April 30

I'd Like to Be Baby to You (Live at Montreux, 1990)
Roberta Flack
1 tracks
April 14

Hang It On The Shelf
Jalen Ngonda
1 tracks