The possibilities are endless and tomorrow is brighter within the glow of Cool Million who lay down the finest of modern Boogie for 2019 on their album "Stronger". With the great D-Train on vocals for the lead single, a one-of-a-kind project is set to take you higher by expanding upon the gold old tradition of 80's R&B. As songwriters, Cool Million show their versatility by touching upon both uptempo Boogie and laid-back R&B grooves to result in good music that capture the spice of life.
"#soullife with the legendary James D TRAIN Williams, talking about his Prelude albums, friendship with Will Downing & Hubert Eaves, how You're The One For Me came about, about clothes and the UK and he sings some familiar 80s tunes... name checking some great artists & speaking in a British accent! Plus new work with Cool Million and Zapp Chris Funk & Magoo in France; & plenty of inspirational stories, great stuff." Broadcast on Solar Radio April 2019
Pre-order your copy of the Cool Million and D-Train single "Stronger" here at Amazon, dropping late April 2019.
One-half of the production duo Cool Million creates an attractive selection of R&B/Soul and Boogie as a tastemaker to watch in 2018 and beyond. Frank Ryle reflects his taste for groovy music as he spins new music by Rightside ft. Maria Marcial, Los Charly's Orchestra, Joey Negro, Michon Young, T-Groove and more.
"Frank Ryle, founder & member of COOL MILLION, launches his debut-album titled 'The Adventures Of Jefferson Keyes'. The album concept is based on collaboration between singers and musicians' from Denmark, Germany, USA and England. The album title is referring to the 70's TV series Cool Million and the main character's name – Jefferson Keyes.
'The Adventures Of Jefferson Keyes' has heavy influence from the musical vaults of the late 70's & early 80's Soul-Funk-Disco & Boogie era, in order to create new stories to enter the 21. Century of music.
'A Ryle solo album wasn't actually a real plan at first, just a loose thought in between Cool Million albums. I am a vinyljunkie and a collector and i really love those late 70's and 80's boogie-funk 12inch vinyls, with at least 5 mins length – so when i made the final decision to make a album in my own name i wanted to recreate (or try too) that with this project'.
‘Another aim was to include some raw Danish talent, so I did. But the most important thing about this project were that it had to be released on vinyl – to give it the right touch and make it stand out from the mp3/streaming world – go back to analog both in sound, look and style'.
'The Adventures Of Jefferson Keyes' is a classic old school 8 track album. The vinyl edition is pressed on 180 gram. Featuring artist such as; Kenny Thomas, Sulene Fleming, Kiki Kyte, Folami, Gregers, Seest... JD73, Ernie Mckone, U-Nam, Greg Doggett & Rob Hardt."
Now available here at Juno Records
"Hailing from the lush, green rural haven of the “Carolinas”, the now known artist and 70’s chic inspired Kiki Kyte found herself catapulting her way to the bright lights of “Hollywood”. A “Free-Spirit”, with a sweet voice and homegrown roots was finally in her element! With the budding and dovetail talents of being a phenomenal singer, songwriter, and a killer female drummer, Kiki’s rambunctious aura of uniqueness radiates undeniably bright, no matter where she goes, people gravitate towards her intoxicating and electric pulse. Touring credits for the talented Kiki would include the 80s groups “The Mary Jane Girls” Grammy award winning, Chaka Khan, in addition to her connection with the electrifying 80’s group Klymaxx Kiki is preforming and bringing a buzz all around the city of Los Angeles. „ Disco Chick „ ist he 2nd Collab between Kiki Kyte and the European Boogie Production Team „ Cool Million „ A.K.A Frank Ryle & Rob Hardt . Oldschool Disco at his best ."
Leave your troubles behind as Mariama puts the trails of love into a perspective of happiness to dance your heat away with her uplifting gift of songwriting and the modern boogie of production duo Cool Million.
Stream "Soul Love 2015" feat. Noel Gourdin, Eric Benèt, Choklate, Brandon Williams & More
By JR on 9:52 AM
Filed Under: Choklate Brandon Williams , Cool Million , Eric Benèt , James Tillman , Malice and Mario Sweet , Mixtapes , Noel Gourdin , Paris Toon , Portia Monique , RandB , The Company (R and B Soul band)
"The finest, truest definition of modern Soul returns in the form of SOUL LOVE 2015. No effort has been spared in bringing this album together, 20 contemporary Soul cuts of exquisite groove, musicianship and emotion.
Soul dancers will delights at cuts like NOEL GOURDIN & HIL ST. SOUL’s – ‘NO WORRIES’, JOE BUHDHA’s ‘FEEL RIGHT’ – a great vehicle for the ever-lovely TERRI WALKER, CHOKLATE’s good time groove ‘WIDE OPEN’ and ERIC BENET’s ode to ‘HARRIET JONES’.
There’s plenty for the Soulful House heads too, notably ‘KARMA’ from URBAN SOUND LAB feat. TERRANCE DOWNS and also the very special REEL PEOPLE Remix of PORTIA MONIQUE’s ‘GRACE’.
If you dig downtime, visit ‘SHANGRI-LA’ with JAMES TILLMAN or just ‘FEEL FREE’ with warm, enveloping sounds of BRANDON WILLIAMS and the legendary FRANK McCOMB.
‘FAVOURITE TRUTH’ from hot UK talent ERIC LAU and TAWIAH is another delicious laid back groove.
Cutting edge, contemporary Soul is provided by new “wunderkind” JARROD LAWSON’s ‘SLEEPWALKERS’ whilst Nu-Soul and R&B flavours are served up exquisitely by THE COMPANY, ELONI YAWN and MALICE & MARIO SWEET.
Rounded off again with an incredible bonus DJ mix by the legendary DJ SPINNA, SOUL LOVE 2015 really is an exhilarating showcase of what exactly makes modern soul tick, in all its forms."
SOUL LOVE 2015 Tracklisting:
1. SOUL LOVE 2015 – Mixed by DJ Spinna
2. Tony Momrelle feat. Chantae Cann – Back Together Again (Reel People 7” Vocal Mix)
3. Noel Gourdin feat. Hill St. Soul – No Worries (Remix)
4. Eloni Yawn feat. Paris Toon & Mothers Favourite Child – No Excuses
5. Eric Benèt - Harriet Jones
6. Malice & Mario Sweet – Date Night
7. Brandon Williams feat. Frank McComb – Feel Free
8. Eric Lau & Tawiah – Favourite Truth
9. The Company - Superstar
10. A/S – The One
11. Cool Million feat. Marc Evans – Dontcha Wanna Dance (12” Mix)
12. Jarrod Lawson - Sleepwalkers
13. James Tillman – Shangri La
14. Carmen Hendricks – I Will Not Let You Go
15. Louise Golbey - Sparkle
16. Joe Buhdha Presents Terri Walker – Feel Right
17. Choklate – Wide Open
18. Domu presents Pete Simpson – Don’t Hide
19. Debórah Bond – You Are The One
20. Portia Monique – Grace (Reel People Vocal Mix)
21. Urban Sound Lab feat. Terrance Downs – Karma (Soul Love Edit)