R&B

Black is Golden is a rallying cry for people of color, as well as an inclusive call to the dance floor for all races. There are gospel ballads, progressive pop anthems, soul songs, and R&B bangers, each song wrapped around the dazzling delivery of...

Billy Preston was an American musician, who encompassed R&B, rock, soul, funk and gospel. He worked as a top session musician during the Sixties, backing artists such as Little Richard, Sam Cooke, The Rolling Stones and the Beatles amongst others. He is...

Billy Preston -"Encouraging Words" - The celebrate Billy Preston's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in October 2021, Apple Records and UMe will be making Billy's highly regarded 1970 album, Encouraging Words, available on vinyl for a limited...

Billy Paul's "Let The Dollar Circulate" and "East" have never appeared on a legit 12' before. They do now. "Let The Dollar Circulate" is inextricably linked to one of J Dilla's greatest ever deep productions, whilst the massive "East" has long...

BILLY PAUL - Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 - April 24, 2016), known professionally as Billy Paul, was a Grammy Award-winning American soul singer, known for his 1972 No. 1 single "Me and Mrs. Jones", as well as the 1973 album and single War of the...

Billy Garner's 'I Got Some' on the beautiful looking New Day label has been sought by DJs and producers since it was first used brilliantly by DJ Premier to create the beat for 'B.Y.S' in 1992. Garner's 'Brand New Girl' was found in the vaults of New Day...

Big Mama Thornton - The Best Of Big Mama Thornton 1951-58 - Powerhouse performer, Willie Mae "Big Mama" Thornton, was a singing sensation who did not get the recognition her talents so richly deserved. A big woman with a big personality, Big Mama...

Big Crown Records is proud to present this rock solid two-sider from El Michels Affair. This 7" is part of a new Big Crown X El Oms collaboration that includes a custom deck of playing cards and a t shirt series illustrated by El Oms. The labels of this...

Big Crown Records is proud to present the reissue of one of Brooklyn's most sought after "holy grail' soul records, YIA Talent Hunt Winners. Youth in Action, Inc. (YIA) was formed in 1963 when the Central Brooklyn Coordinating Council received a grant to...

Big Crown Records is proud to present the first single from Holy Hive's forthcoming debut full length Float Back To You. The A side "Hypnosis" is an up number from The Hive that catches the listener from the first notes of Paul's guitar. A good vibe tune...

Big Crown Records is proud to present the debut single from the forthcoming Lee Fields & the Expressions album, "It Rains Love". The one and only Mr. Lee Fields is back with another instant classic sure to wrap the world up in love and soul. The A side,...

Big Crown Records is proud to present the debut full length offering from Les Imprim?s, R?verie. The stirring and ethereal sounds of Les Imprim?s have been making fans of anyone who hears them since their first 7" single hit the speakers. Morten Martens...