{"title":"The Sound Council\/Ubiquity Recordings","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"special-love-step-into-my-world","title":"Special Love \/ Step Into My World","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Los Angeles by visionary Ernie Benzor alongside acclaimed producer Arthur Brown of the band KIDDO, Creative Power embodied the sophisticated sound of mid-1980s independent R\u0026amp;B. Originally recorded in 1987, \"Special Love\" is an irresistible blend of Modern Soul, Boogie, and dancefloor-ready grooves. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Special Love\" opens with an unmistakable drum machine rhythm before giving way to shimmering synthesizers, rich harmonies, and Stacy Collins' commanding vocal performance. Effortlessly balancing dancefloor energy with melodic elegance, this mid-tempo dancer stands as a shining example of independent '80s Modern Soul at its finest. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the flip side, \"Step Into My World\" emerges as a lush Modern Soul stirrer, where elegant melodies, rich instrumentation, and expressive vocals come together to create the quintessential '80s soundtrack for late-night drives and slow dances alike. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLovingly remastered from the original source material and pressed as a limited-edition 7-inch 45 RPM single, these recordings finally receive the presentation they have always deserved, adding another essential title to the canon of sought-after Los Angeles Modern Soul releases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sound Council\/Ubiquity Recordings","offers":[{"title":"7\" - Black","offer_id":58384961995083,"sku":"R0444-3868","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0047054948_10.jpg?v=1788688278"},{"product_id":"i-love-you-so-much-keep-that-same-old-feeling","title":"I Love You So Much \/  Keep That Same Old Feeling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Butts – \"I Love You So Much\" b\/w \"Keep That Same Old Feeling\" Built around pulsating drum machine grooves, lush swirling synthesizers, and George Butts' unforgettable horn melodies, \"I Love You So Much\" glides effortlessly across the dancefloor with uplifting vocals, infectious rhythms, and heartfelt affirmations of love that embody the spirit of independent '80s Modern Soul at its finest. On the flip side, \"Keep That Same Old Feeling\" unfolds as a timeless ode to enduring love, wrapped in a warm, nostalgic Sunday afternoon groove. Newly remastered with care from the original source material by recording engineer Ron Leeper and pressed as a limited-edition 7-inch 45 RPM single, these recordings preserve the heart and soul of an artist whose music continues to resonate with listeners nearly four decades after its original release. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Sound Council is honored to work with George to present these fine works, lovingly restored and reissued for a new generation of listeners, DJs, and collectors. 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Floating effortlessly between sophisticated Modern Soul and Jazz-Funk, \"(No More) Sobie Dobie Girl\" is a richly textured recording built on lush orchestration, warm analog keys, gentle rhythms, and elegant arrangements. At its heart is the unmistakable voice of Kellee Patterson, whose graceful vocal performance transforms the song into an uplifting meditation on resilience and inner strength. Dreamlike yet deeply soulful, the record possesses an intimacy that reveals something new with every listen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the flip side, \"Hanging Out With The Sunshine\" radiates effortless optimism through sun-drenched reggae melodies, breezy instrumentation, and Kellee Patterson's unmistakable voice. 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