Welcome to the 2nd edition of Rook Radio, where we check out the latest trends from the world of vinyl and beyond. We aim to compile our picks of the bunch into regular 60 minute mixes for you guys!

This time I'm taking a look at some killer soul and funk 45 reissues from the last year or so. The mix journeys through smooth soul cuts, dusty rare groove and heavy funk, with some dope hip hop samples chucked in for good measure.

We want to give a special shout out to all of the independent reissue labels that make this stuff possible. Keep doing what you're doing!

Mixed by Juby Rook for Rook Records.

You can check out the full track list here (click the tracks for the vinyl link):

1 The Fugitives - Love Come Down
2 Bobby Jones - Welcome Back A Foolish Man
3 Jimmy Jones - Do What Comes Natural
4 R.D.M. Band - Give Up
5 Michael Henderson - Let Love Enter
6 Wille Hutch - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher
7 Johnny Stark - Who Do You Love
8 Delia Gartrell - I Must Be Doing Something Right
9 Little Mary Staten - Steppin' Stone
10 Jackie Dee - Who
11 Johnny Hammond Smith - Tell Me What To Do
12 Nathan Bartell - Top Going Down, Bottom Going Up
13 Timmy Thomas - Why Can't We Live Together
14 Aretha Franklin - I Can't Wait Until I See My Baby's Face
15 Sir Guy - Let Home Cross Your Mind
16 John Heartsman & The Circles - Mr. Magic
17 Marvelle Hampton - I Truly Believe (In Love)
18 O. C. Tolbert - Love Bandit
19 Willie Hutch - A Love That's Worth Having
20 Aretha Franklin - One Step Ahead 

For a high quality WAV download, please get in touch at info@rookrecords.co.uk.

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