Brandon Ousley
@brandonousley.bsky.social
Music enthusiast. Writer. Creator. Student.
Bylines (so far): @discogs, @bandcamp, and others.
Inquiries/contact: [email protected]
Bylines (so far): @discogs, @bandcamp, and others.
Inquiries/contact: [email protected]
Album of the day. Today marks the ever-lovely, Texas-born flute virtuoso Bobbi Humphrey's 75th birthday. Revisiting her second Blue Note collaboration with producer Larry Mizell, 1974's Satin Doll—a delightful blend of elegant, yet celestial jazz, funk, and soul with Humphrey's flute virtuosity.
April 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Album of the day. Today marks the ever-lovely, Texas-born flute virtuoso Bobbi Humphrey's 75th birthday. Revisiting her second Blue Note collaboration with producer Larry Mizell, 1974's Satin Doll—a delightful blend of elegant, yet celestial jazz, funk, and soul with Humphrey's flute virtuosity.
D'Angelo's crowning achievement, Voodoo, was released 25 years ago today. What more can be said about it that hasn't already been said? It's easily one of the most influential and singular modern soul albums of the last 25 or so years.
January 25, 2025 at 9:46 PM
D'Angelo's crowning achievement, Voodoo, was released 25 years ago today. What more can be said about it that hasn't already been said? It's easily one of the most influential and singular modern soul albums of the last 25 or so years.
Album of the day. The great Àngela Winbush turns 70 years old today. There are underrated R&B albums, like this one, that makes you wish they made a larger impact than they did. Furthermore, it's baffling that a powerhouse like Àngela Winbush doesn't get enough full recognition she rightly deserves.
January 18, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Album of the day. The great Àngela Winbush turns 70 years old today. There are underrated R&B albums, like this one, that makes you wish they made a larger impact than they did. Furthermore, it's baffling that a powerhouse like Àngela Winbush doesn't get enough full recognition she rightly deserves.
Album of the day. Remembering the late great soul master, Donny Hathaway, with his final offering, 1973's Extension of a Man. Words can't even describe my love for this eclectic masterpiece. A classic soul essential in more ways than one
January 14, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Album of the day. Remembering the late great soul master, Donny Hathaway, with his final offering, 1973's Extension of a Man. Words can't even describe my love for this eclectic masterpiece. A classic soul essential in more ways than one
Album of the day. Boy, I sure miss Thom Bell's immaculate Philly sound. One of the defining groups that cemented the Philly soul movement, The Stylistics could do no wrong by this point, and this album, 1973's Rockin' Roll Baby, is one of their best—the finest sweet soul sophistication there is.
January 7, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Album of the day. Boy, I sure miss Thom Bell's immaculate Philly sound. One of the defining groups that cemented the Philly soul movement, The Stylistics could do no wrong by this point, and this album, 1973's Rockin' Roll Baby, is one of their best—the finest sweet soul sophistication there is.
Album of the day. I'm still on a high after watching Dawn Porter's moving documentary on Luther Vandross, Luther: Never Too Much last night, and figured I'd revisit one of the velvety R&B master's very best albums—1982's Forever, For Always, For Love.
January 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Album of the day. I'm still on a high after watching Dawn Porter's moving documentary on Luther Vandross, Luther: Never Too Much last night, and figured I'd revisit one of the velvety R&B master's very best albums—1982's Forever, For Always, For Love.
I must say this was a pretty fulfilling year on the music buying tip. This is a bulk of my CD pickups for 2024 (and it's still not everything.) Anything looks intriguing?
December 31, 2024 at 9:33 PM
I must say this was a pretty fulfilling year on the music buying tip. This is a bulk of my CD pickups for 2024 (and it's still not everything.) Anything looks intriguing?
Album of the day. Remembering the "gentle giant of soul" himself, Curtis Mayfield, who died 25 years ago today, with one of the most overlooked gems in his solo canon, 1974's Got to Find a Way. Yes, Super Fly and Curtis seem to get all the love, but this one shouldn't be missed at all.
December 26, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Album of the day. Remembering the "gentle giant of soul" himself, Curtis Mayfield, who died 25 years ago today, with one of the most overlooked gems in his solo canon, 1974's Got to Find a Way. Yes, Super Fly and Curtis seem to get all the love, but this one shouldn't be missed at all.
Merry Christmas, y'all.
December 25, 2024 at 4:42 PM
Merry Christmas, y'all.
Album of the day. 30 years ago today, Mary J. Blige's second album, My Life, was released. One of R&B's all-time great statements, the impact of this soul-bearing work can't be overstated.
November 29, 2024 at 4:45 PM
Album of the day. 30 years ago today, Mary J. Blige's second album, My Life, was released. One of R&B's all-time great statements, the impact of this soul-bearing work can't be overstated.
Album of the day. 35 years ago today, the late great Quincy Jones saluted the past and present with 1989's Back on the Block, assembling four decades of Black musical talent across different genres and eras for one a once-in-a-lifetime collaborative project.
November 22, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Album of the day. 35 years ago today, the late great Quincy Jones saluted the past and present with 1989's Back on the Block, assembling four decades of Black musical talent across different genres and eras for one a once-in-a-lifetime collaborative project.
Album of the day. Parliament's Gloryhallastoopid (Or Pin the Tale on the Funky) was released 45 years today. Generally viewed as a lesser album in the Parliament canon, the band's"lesser" work is still heads above the funk standards of the time.
November 20, 2024 at 11:05 PM
Album of the day. Parliament's Gloryhallastoopid (Or Pin the Tale on the Funky) was released 45 years today. Generally viewed as a lesser album in the Parliament canon, the band's"lesser" work is still heads above the funk standards of the time.
Album of the day. Sylvia Striplin was one of those lesser-known names whose music has grown in stature over the years. Roy Ayers' sleek, melodic brand of post-disco soul fit her coy, kitten-like voice like a glove, making their sound beloved among quiet storm and rare groove mavens alike.
November 19, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Album of the day. Sylvia Striplin was one of those lesser-known names whose music has grown in stature over the years. Roy Ayers' sleek, melodic brand of post-disco soul fit her coy, kitten-like voice like a glove, making their sound beloved among quiet storm and rare groove mavens alike.
Who's your bday twin?
It's none other than the original bad girl and truth teller herself, Millie Jackson. It more than makes sense, too.
It's none other than the original bad girl and truth teller herself, Millie Jackson. It more than makes sense, too.
November 18, 2024 at 4:42 AM
Who's your bday twin?
It's none other than the original bad girl and truth teller herself, Millie Jackson. It more than makes sense, too.
It's none other than the original bad girl and truth teller herself, Millie Jackson. It more than makes sense, too.
Post a pic you took (no description) to bring some zen
November 18, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Post a pic you took (no description) to bring some zen
What's a pic of you that could be an album cover?
Spiritual jazz/progressive soul
Spiritual jazz/progressive soul
November 18, 2024 at 2:57 AM
What's a pic of you that could be an album cover?
Spiritual jazz/progressive soul
Spiritual jazz/progressive soul
Mad underrated.
November 16, 2024 at 3:38 PM
Mad underrated.
What's some of y'all comfort albums?
November 15, 2024 at 1:26 AM
What's some of y'all comfort albums?
Album of the day. One of the late great Al Jarreau's finest works, 1978's All Fly Home, is an outstanding late-period fusion album demonstrating the ease with which he could insert highly sophisticated jazz and Brazilian music concepts into a pop format.
November 14, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Album of the day. One of the late great Al Jarreau's finest works, 1978's All Fly Home, is an outstanding late-period fusion album demonstrating the ease with which he could insert highly sophisticated jazz and Brazilian music concepts into a pop format.