Collector of the Month (September): Khadijah
"Buy the music that speaks to you because, at the end of the day, you’re building your own personal music library. Years from now, every record should remind you of why you wanted it in the first place."
BLOG
read article
Musician Spotlight: Imani Archer
Imani Archer, daughter of soul icon D’Angelo, is carving out a creative identity entirely her own. In this interview, she talks musical influences, intuitive songwriting, embracing individuality, and the personal stories behind her upcoming EP.
Ahaguna G. Sun
Ahaguna G. Sun is a multi-instrumentalist whose musical journey spans more than five decades of soul, jazz-funk, and R&B. He is best known for being a member of Sunbear and Frankie Beverly & Maze!
Collector of the Month (August): Sierra Von
"As I started paying closer attention to liner notes, I found myself becoming a huge fan of producers and writers. Once you recognize their names, you begin to hear their signature styles across records you already love."
Sunbear: The Untold Story Behind a Soul Cult Classic
Exclusive interview: Ahaguna G. Sun shares the untold story behind Sunbear, his time with Frankie Beverly & Maze, signing to Soul Train Records, and how the album became a cult classic among vinyl collectors.
COLLECTOR OF THE MONTH (JULY): DREA DAY
"Listening to artists like Jay-Z, Tribe, J. Dilla, Wu-Tang, and MF DOOM put me on to so much music through their samples. Anytime I found a smooth jazz or soul sample, I had to learn about the artist behind it."
The Soul Children: Stax Records’ Most Underrated Vocal Experiment
Formed at Stax Records in 1968 by the legendary duo Isaac Hayes and David Porter, The Soul Children brought together four soulful lead singers: Norman West, Anita Louis, Shelbra Bennett, and J. Blackfoot.
COLLECTOR OF THE MONTH (JUNE): ARON GAGLIARDO
You will be a different collector throughout your life. Things you loved at 18 years old may not mean the same at 55. Don’t be afraid to let things go. Prune your collection for quality over quantity.
Collector of the Month (May): Wilford’s Way
"My best advice would be to find the LPs BEFORE they get sampled! Really use vinyl collection as a pathway to expand one’s palate. Explore a wide range of artists and genres."
COLLECTOR OF THE MONTH (APRIL): ZIPPORAH
"A record that has truly stuck with me is Kendrick Lamar’s "To Pimp a Butterfly." That record continues to inspire my personal growth as I navigate this world as a black woman. "