"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)

In between a great set of modern R&B/Soul selected by UK Soul Charts, get to know singer/songwriter Portia Monique who excites with an electrified and soulful dance sound back by the production hand of Reel People Music.

Bio:

"Portia Monique is here to present the world with a unique style of music.
This phenomenal vocalist has a commercial sound that is instantly recognizable, and a style that is a seamless fusion of Soul, R&B and Jazz. Her voice is as distinctive as her look; this 6ft diva woos her listeners with unique and edgy song concepts, jazzy vocal tricks, and complex vocal harmonies.


Singing since she was 3 years old and writing songs since she was 9, Portia has a knack for lyrical prose that is nothing less than incredible. A prominent musical figure in Seattle, she built her local reputation through weekly performances at lounges and collaboration with other local artist. Her first single “Radio,” which became an instant hit on Hot Jams 88.9 FM. In addition to “Radio,” Portia has collaborated with Seattle’s hit music producer Illoquint, with tracks in partnership with the Los Angeles production duo “The Finisherz”, and Seattle’s own Kuddie Fresh.
Hit makers such as Rodney "Dark Child" Jerkins, soul singer Raheem Devaughn, mega producer's Midi Mafia, Vanessa Brown of Showtime at the Apollo, and the founder of International Record Label “Reel People Music” Oli Lazarus has personally acknowledged Portia’s skills. She has worked with industry producer Kyle West (Donnell Jones, LL Cool J, Tevin Campbell), been showcased as a Featured Artist on Houston’s “The Kitty Williams Show” (www.thekittywilliamsshow.fm), and has shared the stage with internationally known recording artist Choklate. 
Portia has toured Southeast Asia, fulfilling here destiny., and is now awaiting the arrival of her debut album with Reel People Music, which is due to release the in 2014.

Influenced by artists Sade, Zap Mama and many more, this young woman has developed an eccentric yet universally appealing sound that cannot be replicated.

With plans to bring the passion of R&B into today’s Pop culture, her signature voice, style and look, will never cease to turn heads, perk ears, and captivate minds. The musical elite should stand poised to celebrate the captivating sound of dominant pop culture’s latest arrival, Portia Monique."