Mica Paris - Breathe Life Into Me - (1988)

Island Records ‎– BRCDP 115

Mica Paris (born Michelle Wallen on 27 April 1969 in South London) is an English soul singer, radio and television celeb, and occasional actress and author who is well documented on Soul Vendor - and will be featured several times more in the near future.

She dropped her debut joint 'So Good' in 1988, followed by the first single, the sublime My One Temptation. Breathe life Into Me followed this and made an instant impression on a very young me.

Mica's vocals are undeniably rooted in the gospel tradition, but she sings with a certain husky, raunchy edge, and can hit certain notes that almost pierce your soul, as I mentioned when I posted her track One back in the day (watch this space for a 320 re-up of that, btw).

Yeah, the production (by L'Equipe (Miles Waters, Peter Vale) with Engineering by Lee Hamblin) is relatively pop sounding, and doesn't have the proto Neo Soul and R&B vibes of her early 90s work that I loved her for so much... but DAMN if this ain't a sexy, seductive piece of work. It is undeniably tight and sexy, and Mica's sensual delivery give this a certain ooh-la-la that elevates it into something special. Easily my favourite joint from her debut album.

Turn the lights down, light up some candles, pour a glass of something naughty jump straight into that extended mix.

Bliss!

Note: Although the cover scan looks like it's a cassette, I can assure you that this is the CD single. It has a half sized inlay card to show off the picture disc.

Tracklist

1. Breathe Life Into Me (Radio Remix)
2. Breathe Life Into Me (Extended Remix)
3. In The City
4. Like Dreamers Do (Hello New York)

Download: MP-BLIM.7z | Filesize: 42.9MB

Maxwell - Til The Cops Come Knockin' The Opus - (1996)

Columbia ‎– COL 663179 2

Tracks do not come any more sexy and sizzling than this beautifully crafted piece from brother Maxwell.

I won't wax lyrical too much as Mick has already been there and done that regarding the other cd single.

And here is the Discogs entry.

Suffice to say I think it is a brilliant track off an equally brilliant album. Clock in with Part 3 Uncut for the best track, or, better still, play the entire CDS in a single sitting for maximum sensual overload.

Tracklist

1. Til The Cops Come Knockin' PT.01
2. Til The Cops Come Knockin' PT.02
3. Til The Cops Come Knockin' PT.03 Uncut
4. Lock You Up N' Love Fa Days PT.04
5. Lock You Up N' Love Fa Days Unsung PT.05 

Download: M-TTCCKTO.7z| Filesize: 66.6MB

Maxwell - Til The Cops Come Knockin' (Uncut) - (1996)

Columbia Records 663179 5

Maxwell crept onto the scene in his own classic laid back manner. Looking like a retro 70's throwback, he unleashed the mighty Maxwell's Hang Suite album from whence the title track is taken, and in the coolest ever way, became an overnight legend. Anybody that likes soulful music knows about Maxwell.

The concept album kicked off with an intro track. An instrumental funky ass jam that (brought to my mind, Marvin Gaye) clocked in under three minutes. I wanted more, it was an excellent piece of mood music. The album features track after track of Quiet Storm boots knockin' joints, none of which disappoint, most of which deserve much praise but... I love that instrumental jam!

Imagine how happy I was when this CDS came out then. The Urban Theme (Unfaded), four minutes and fifty seconds of urban bliss. Yes, that is vinyl fizz you can hear and yes, this is a CD rip. I tol' you, the guy is a 70's throwback and his music reflects that, oh so well. Enjoy!

• ...Til The Cops Come Knockin' (Uncut)
• ...Til The Cops Come Knockin' (Unsung)
• The Urban Theme (Unfaded)

The Download Link is here: Download
Filename: Maxwell CDS.rar Filesize: 24.96 MB