As you have two of my favorite people (DC and Libby) on your label, I couldn't leave the site without a shout out. I'm in Europe (been here for a few years) so I don't get to hear soulful, straight from the heart tracks like this often. Keep up the good work.
-Sabrynaah Pope
Congrats!
-D.C. Washington
Just to let you know that "People of the World" will almost certainly feature as one of my top 10 soulful dance records of 2003. I present a soulful dance music radio show here in the UK on Solar Radio and I have had great pleasure in playing your song many times on my show. I will be adding your site to the "labels" page of my playlist website which you can see at soulfuldancegrooves.com . Keep up the great work and I look forward to your future releases on "Phuture Sole".
-Paul Phillips - Solar Radio
It looks good - less flashy can often mean more people can access it! I think it's simple and easy to navigate - another good thing in my view. I also liked the Gallery - I think it adds credibility, to an already credible site/label.
-Billy Davidson - Sons of David
Thats a great start Mark, really nice looking site bro. I will link it this afternoon. Congratulations!
-Aziz - House-Callz
I recently picked up a copy of Stacey Mallory and boy is it a great track. I was talking to Dr. Bob Jones, and we agreed what a damn fine track it is.
-Shep Kennedy - The Soulpranos
I bought your label's first release a couple of days ago from the renowned Black Market Records here in London and I want to express how great the track is. The vocals are a perfect fit for a sound and tight production - I guess you know that already.
-DJ Marcia Carr - Talking Music Productions
Yo Mark, the site is really nice. It just jumps out there at you. I like it
alot.
-Ron V - Soulful Balance
Thats really cool bruh. I am feeling the layout you did. I really like that color of the site.
-Charles Gatling - Working Underneath
I would like to thank you and Carl so much for the attention and effort in making sure that I am happy with the results of the song. Thanks for the hard work in getting the song promoted.
-Libby Jones
Hey Mark, it looks good man.
-Ruben Toro - 98.7 Kiss
FM
I wish you all the best with the label. I had a listen to the tracks and am especially digging the Working Underneath release... that shit is dirty man! Also.... I STILL play your mix of Rosie Gaines "I Want U". I'm just back off tour round the USA and it was my secret weapon.... (well not so secret:). Good work sir.
-Iain Macpherson - Funky Transport
I really like the Libby Jones, "Speak to Me". Also, Tony Vaughn gave it very good reviews, he said it's hot . Keep up the good work.
-Big Logan
That CD you gave me is hot and I will be putting it on soon for DHP.
-Timmy Richardson
Very
nice.
I
will
add
you
to
my
links.
-Tony Cano - Vinyl Soul/Music Plant
HOLY SHIT!!! I didn't know your label was behind "My Words" as well. (I just checked out
you website - nice!) This is THE record I've been after for the past month or so.
-Les Cole
Nice site, great vibes, keep the NJ soul alive!
-Henri Fontaine - Inner Sense Prod.
Congratulations, those two (I've only seen two out) records are really tasteful and seem to be getting played in places, by some good people. Had a listen to your latest (My Words), again very nice, I look forward to hearing the complete package (although I did quite enjoy the original in itself).
-James Donald - JJazproJect
First of all, many many compliments for the first release "People of the World", love, love it! I'm sure you guys will do a great job with this label, and I wish you all the best. Also, I'm more than happy to hear that the outstanding "My Words" of my bro Kenny Carvajal will get a full release on u're label , Good!
-Davide Maffei - HouseConnection
I really love the 'Speak to Me' - especially the Original Mix - I love that combination of vocals with the harder drums/tracky vibe. Your 280 Mix is also superb - really strong stuff.
-Jim Byers
PARRISH from Groove Junkies here. I was not expecting this wonderful track "Speak to Me". I must say itıs nice when you get
"unexpected" gems. I really like the 280 West Mix. Itıs very nice & soulful.
-PARRISH - Groove Junkies
Just received your package with promo CD of "Speak to Me". Thanks for sending, it's a pleasure to listen to your music. I like all mixes; nice vocals, but my favourite mix is 280 West Mix.
-Luis Radio - Equal Records
Just wanted to drop you a quick hello and thank you for the copies of "Speak To Me"... really love the mix you guys have done, WELL DONE!
-Greg - Pound Boys
Thanks a million mate for the CD from Working Underneath. The track is mega! My favorite mix is the 280 West. Are you coming over to Southport this time? Hope to see you there. Keep up the good work.
-Bob Jeffries
Nice release, love that new Working Underneath feat.Libby Jones "Speak to Me", it's hot to def, keep up the good work.
-DJ POPE - Poji Recordings
Yo Mark, you turned that "Speak to Me" record. Great mix!! I love it and its in my mix. Thank you for the hook up.
-Tedd Patterson
Good luck with Phuture Sole Recordings, I love the web site and I love the product you are putting out. Keep on Keepin on Fellas!!!!!
-RonnieRon - ThiSmiX.com
I was writing to say how thankful I am for you and the staff of Phuture Sole. I want you to know that I appreciate all of your support and thank you for all the hospitality that you bestowed upon me this past weekend, I had a ball.
-John Pierce
Thanks very much for the CD single "My Words" from Kenny Caravajal feat. John Pierce. The version that works for me is the Original Glide Mix. I will be giving it heavy rotation this weekend at Southport Weekender.
-Bob Jeffries
Received the "My Words" CD ok - many thanks for that. I'm really on it - no problem at all, great production and infectious tune. Have already featured it on my SOUL 24-7.COM internet radio show, THE SURGERY.
-Dr. Bob Jones - Chilli Funk Records
Got the "My Words" CD... Thanks a million - feelin Quentin's mix.
-Aaron Ross - BBC Radio 1Xtra
Hi Mark, it was a pleasure to meet you and talk with you at Southport, I am very grateful to Billy D for introducing us. Thanks for the "My Words" CD. As you are aware I already spun the full 11 minutes of the Original Glide Mix on my Soul24-7 show on Tuesday, it is a great record and I have already had some requests from some of the other guys at the station asking if they can use it... so we have lift off.
-Terry Jones - Soul 24-7
Hi Mark, great to meet you at Southport. I hope you enjoyed it. I really like the "My Words" CD you gave me & I will be playing it heavily at the next gigs. Thanks for that.
-Andy Davies
Good to meet up with you at the Weekender... had a ball... thanks for the "My Words" CD. Have heard Billy play it before and loved it... Quentin Harris is rocking my boat at the moment... he's on fire. All the mixes are great. Played "People of the World" and "My Words" tonight at Sabrosura... Phuture Sole gets the weekend started!
-Steve Butler
Glad you had a good Weekender... I was so pleased to see you in the various rooms while your joints were spinning !!!
Will support My Words... love it and brings back memories of the whole three days for me!
-Andy Ward - Clean Cut Records
I came across your site, listened to the song samples, and saw some pics. I like what you are doing by keeping dance music soulful & jazzy. These are surely the elements that are totally missing from all the krap on the radio these days, particularly in the dance genre.
-James Reeno - Spazzoid Entertainment
A mate of mine has just put me on to your web site and am listening to some sweet souldful dance music as I type. The Phuture Sole name rang with me and sure enough, I already have one of your releases - "People of the World"... one of the best soulful dance records of the year. Anyway, just thought I would drop in and offer some positive vibes. A lot of the new garage/house tunes are getting a bit stale and need more soul/jazz... they also forget about songs... promise you won't forget about the songs :-)
-George Reid
I have been playing the Libby Jones song, mainly your mix, but Camacho's mix sneaks in every now and then! I dug out "The Dip" recently and it sounds very nice after all these years. We're listening!!
-Jeremy Newall - Sky Juice Productions
Remember seeing you at Southport - your Zanzibar T caught my eye and I now recognise you from the Gallery. Love the label - first picked up "Speak to Me" - now I have every intention of searching out "My Words" & "People of The World" - this shit is just where I am at! Keep up the solid grooves.
-Matt Hughes
HI Mark! Nice to meet you @ Southport, hope all is cool with you. Regarding the sampler, my fave is PS-003, but truthfully, the whole CD is strong! Played on radio and out already! Respect and best wishes.
-Pete Haigh
Needless to say, I'm killing Quentin's mix of "My Words". DOPE!
-Marques Wyatt - Deep-LA
Big Up to my overseas friend Kenny Carvajal for his latest release. Hard choice between the original mix and the great rework by Quentin Harris, in his own style. Good selection of mixes. PHUTURE SOLE music is rocking at the moment. Full support and looking forward for the next one.
-Davide Maffei - HouseConnection/DeeJayMix
Thanks very much once again for sending out the "My Words" CD, we really love it, and have already given it our full support :) We really love all the mixes. Kenny and Quentin are both very talented producers.
-Dino & Terry - Crash Records
I happened to come to your website and very much enjoyed reading your bio and history in the music industry. I wanted to let you know that I'm very proud of your accomplishments and wanted to hit you via email to let you know. Keep up the great work Mark.
-Tricia Hart
It was with great pleasure coming out to support Phuture Sole at ThinkSoul. The party was great and the new release by John Pierce was great as we... Keep up the good work!!!
-Conrad Neblett - Together In Spirit
Billy Davidson has just sent me a CDR of "MY WORDS" Kenny Carvajal, and I have heard the Moses McClean track from one of the CDRs. Two quality tracks! I haven't heard the rest of the CDR but reports are its awesome. I DJ in Scotland and have been playing to death the Stacey Mallory - "People of the World" and getting fantastic reaction on the dance floor. Just wanted to let you guys know that this is quality music you are making and I am looking forward to more PHUTURE releases.
-Mark Linton
I just want to give you props for the quality music you're putting out on your label. I've been playing 'My Words' for a while on CDR and picked up the 12" when it came available. Quentin turned out a great remix, but Kenny's remix has alot more emotion for me. I'm also playing 'Lets Be Free' on CDR, just heard the Kenny Carvajal remix on your site. He's taken that track to another level, can't wait for that to drop on vinyl. I'll look forward to more from Phuture Sole. Good luck in your continued success!!
-Jonny Montana
Great soulful house music straight from the heart. Respect. "MY WORDS" is hot! This music touches my soul deeply. I can feel it all over my body. Am I the biggest real US soulful house & soulful classics fanatic in Poland? Hmm..yes!
-fOnq/iNd!
Just a comment from the UK. "My Words" is a beautiful track... it's got the crowds fired up over here... Billy has been pushing it, and anything he pushes this strong must be great! Good luck and continue bringing us these soulful nuggets.
-Willy - Soul City
I've just had a look at the site and I'd like to say CONGRATS!!! "My Words" has never left my decks... Best song of last year... It's so good to see uplifting vocal house produced in such a tasteful way!!
-Ross Turner
Just heard "My Words" at the Blackpool Soul Weekender in North West England. What can I say - Unbelievable!! True Soul Music. Well done to you all - You're all Keeping the Faith !!!
-Nigel Croysdale
We formed NYSoul two years ago with the intention of releasing quality music that touched people's hearts. Phuture Sole Recordings seem to have the same ethos as us, and that is why I am emailing you guys. Offering our congratulations to a fellow label that is really 'doing it' at the moment. You guys have a lot of respect in the UK and this is deservedly so. I felt 'My Words' was one of the strongest records of 2003, it hasn't left my box since the day I bought it. Long may Phuture Sole continue to represent the scene, an inspiration to all up and coming labels.
-Matthew Neale - NYSoul Records
Thank you for the quality of the music you're putting out. Just got the chance to put my hands on your third release at a record shop in the west of France by a friend of mine and decided to put it as the single of the week on my website.
-Frederic 'MFSB' Messent - InDaMixWorldwide.com
Carl, I've checked out your mix on your site, nice skillz. This is exactly the direction I want to take with my site. I'll look forward to hearing a lot more from you.
-Jonny Montana -
Soul-Vision.co.uk
Hi Carl, I have just been listening to your mix on your site, which is quality, there is alot of class on there. Keep up the good work and we hope to see you playing at Southport soon.
-Dan Baxter
Carl, great site, great label and great music! I've met you a few times at Southport through Billy D and I can't tell you how impressed I am with the stuff you're putting out. Great mix of yours too.
-JayCee
Yo Carl, just wanted to say a big thanks for playing at Soulogic - we've had loads of great feedback about the night!
-Hamish Dunn - Soulogic
Hey Mark, I met you at the last Southport Weekender, I am a long-time friend and vinyl supplier of Billy Davidson whom introduced us. Enjoyed the SOUL 24-7 interview very much.
Barry May - Hottwaxx Records
Best of luck and MUCH success to all at Phuture Sole...you guys have a lot of great music and most of all, are very cool people... Thank you for hooking me up with all the joints from day one... I really like Kenny's remix of "Let's Be Free" from the site... sounds hot. 2004 will be the year for your label me thinks :)
-Master Kev - YO LTD
Just received the "Let's Be Free" CDR in the mail today. The Carvajal and Original mixes are smoking. Will definitely be in my playlist and will be mentioned on our website. Will also be played on my internet radio show, as well as regular radio show here in Montreal.
-Michael Terzian - DeepVibes.org
Just got the CD you guys sent me, Moses McClean feat. Roger Black "Lets Be Free". For that, I'm dropping this one to let you guys know that I really liked the song and to thank you guys for sending it to me. My fave mixes are the Original and Kenny Carvajal Mix.
-Anderson Soares - Energia 97 FM - Sao Paulo
Just reachin out to say thanks for the CDR of Moses McClean with Roger Black. The Carvajal mix is bad!!! I have charted it for this weeks Hype Chart. Excellent music. Hope to hear more of your music!
-Soy Mustafa - Shack Music
Thanks so much for the "Let's Be Free" promo. It has gone straight to #1 in my chart. It is so soulful & jazzy FANTASTIC. Your label is really putting out some great soulful dance, keep up the good work.
-Shep Kennedy - Soulpranos.co.uk
Greetings from Scotland!!! Great website & great label, definitely loving the Jersey sound. Hopefully I'll meet up with all you guys in Miami as I'm going be at the Phuture Sole party.
-Barrie 'Moodswing' McFarlane - UnheardHouseDjs.co.uk
Dear oh dear what a pleasent surprise, sending me this killer sampler, wicked tunes all the way. A big massive thank you guys. Put them on heavy rotation next 7 weeks, 100% up our street. Awesome swingin tunes. "People of the World" is a killer tune 10 out of 10 for us here at "The Soul Party Show". I got my tickets to Miami already, will see you guys down there.
-Espen Wiik - Radio 1 Norway
Hey Mark. It's nice meeting you at the conference. You are putting out consistent material. When DJs walk in the store and see Phuture Sole Recordings, more likely they will at least listen because they know... Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing more dope releases from Phuture Sole.
-Henry
'da man'
I'm writing to give you feedback on the sampler you gave me at the Phuture Sole Party at the WMC this year. I want to let you know that we are jamming your CD sampler and the listeners love it and so do I. Thank you for a great party and for the sampler.
-Sammy Rock - CyberJamz Internet Radio
Hey Mark, this is Thom, the co-host of ChicagoFever with Stax (who you met at the WMC). I wanted to let you know the Moses McClean - "Let's Be Free" track is off the hook. When we played it on the air, the phones went crazy asking for the track ID.
-Thom - ChicagoFever WNUR
Carl...
it
was
great
to
meet
you
at
your
Phuture
Sole
WMC
party,
couldn't
thank
my
man
Peter
Reyes
enough
for
taking
us
down.
The
party
was
fantastic,
probably
my
favourite
of
the
week...
what
a
great
atmosphere,
great
people
and
top
drawer
music.
The
live
sets
were
amazing...
Diamond
Temple??..
stop
it!!
Its
too
much!
-Gripper
-
Upskirt
Records
I'm Flavio 'MUSCLE' from HARLEY & MUSCLE and during last WMC, I received
your CD for which I
thank you very much... Probably my close friend Kenny
Carvajal gave it to me... We really enjoyed all your productions... Real
House Music... Thank you to keep House alive... Lot of tracks are
MASTERPIECES!
-Flavio 'MUSCLE' - Harley & Muscle
Mark,
I
met
you
down
in
Miami
at
the
WMC
(Phuture
Sole/Slaag
party)
and
just
thought
I'd
let
you
know
that
I
will
be
playing
some
Phuture
Sole
records
on
a
college
radio
show
here
in
Canada.
Jamie
Wichartz
-
Collective
Rhythm
on
93.3
CFMU
Hi Mark, hope you are well... have been reading excellent things about the
party in Miami... glad it went well. Listen my friend, I was playing in
Northern Spain at the weekend and gave BIG, BIG plays to both Moses
McClean's
"Let's Be
Free" &
Kenny's
"My
Words". Amazing reaction to both,but particularly Moses... it took the roof off!
-Terry Jones - Soul 24-7
Loving the new Moses McClean, the Kenny Carvajal is the mix working for
me... those guitar licks are sensational, please pass on my regards.
-Russell Pollitt - Unique Records & Distribution UK
Hi Mark, it was a pleasure to meet you at the WMC 04. I definitely like the
upcoming Phuture Sole
release, "Let's Be Free"... I am actually playing it =
a
lot in my radioshows, in my weekly chart, and in the clubs and I'm having a
great feedback from the listeners. I am playing both the original mix and
the Kenny Carvajal mix, and I do like the new Diamond Temple demo.
-Giacomo Berarducci - Club Dance Radio
Thank you for You gave Phuture Sole's sample-cd & t-shirt. I love it !!! See you at club!!!
-Koichiro Okada
I just picked up "Let's Be Free". This is a HOT record man. I've been slamming the original and the Kenny Carvajal mix.
-DJ Brian Cabalic - ilovehousemusic.com
Hi Carl, great to meet you, Mark and John at Southport 34. It was good to see John perform "My Words". Your musical ethos and sound will leave an indelible mark on this period for bringing back the soul and the songs. All releases so far hitting the spot. I am already getting a great reaction to playing the Diamond Temple "Fly" cut and I am sure this will be reciprocated elsewhere.
-Colin Curtis - Togetherness Promotions
Great hanging out with you guys at Southport 34. Lots of good reports going around about John Pierce's PA!!
-Steve Reed - Black Wax Records
Mark, good to see Phuture Sole featuring so well at Southport 34, the strategic use of the t-shirts was a master stroke. Quite a few people thought you were sponsoring the event! Since we all purchased our t-shirts, we are waiting for a decent venue so we can all wear them and drum up some more publicity for your great music label and website. Keep up the good work, let your music do the talking!
-Ron Murray and the rest of the Aberdeen Phuture Sole Fan Club: Gus, Woody and Stuart
I heard Donna Edwards play "Fly" for the last two weeks on CyberJamz radio and fell in love with it instantly. The song is beautiful and I will definitely be playing this on the radio!!
-Kristi Lomax - "Restless Soul" 90.7 FM KPFK
"Fly" is totally off tha hook, the harmonica really gives the track a great feel to it. Another quality release from Phuture Sole, thank you so much.
-Barrie 'Moodswing' McFarlane - housemovement.com
Just got the your new PS promo entitled "Fly"... Phenomenal and gorgeous piece!!! It will definitely be on our DJ chart. Once again, great production Mark. You really have a gift, and you are able to express it beautifully through the music.
-Michael Terzian - deepvibes.org
I received your "Fly" promo package... AMAZING TRACK!!! You are really keeping House alive... I'm very proud to be with you.
-Flavio 'MUSCLE' - HARLEY & MUSCLE
Having been a fan of Diamond Temple's "Love's Masquerade" ten years back, its great to see another dope performance on "Fly". We'll be right behind this one.
-BOBBY & STEVE - Zoo Groove Stereo
For me, "Fly" is one of the best tracks I've heard in a long time, definitely getting the same kind of vibes that I got off some of the early to mid 90's Garage that first got me involved in DJing.
-James Donald - JJazproJect.com
My name HIROMA2. I live in Japan. I always listen CyberJamz internet radio. I listened "280 West featuring Diamond Temple - Fly" by Mix Show of Jihad and Kev. I like this music & wonderful music. It was heard that it was released from PHUTURE SOLE RECORDS. When released?? It is impatient!! Thanks good sound.
-HIROMA2
I learned about you because I met Ingela (female DJ from Sweden) on Soulfuric's forum. She played one of your records (280 West feat Diamond Temple - Fly) last Monday on the live Internet Radio show. Love the record. Quickly took a look at your site... About the music & everything it seems: Bro's...YOU ARE ON TRACK! About the site: looks great, well structured, clear, nice and not TOO much information which all is POSITIVE. Keep up the great work!
-Bas Heijmans - The Netherlands
Hello, my name is Hideyuki Tomita and I manage a Japanese record shop called STRADA RECORDS. I listened to your music on your web site. It is excellent!!
-Hideyuki Tomita - STRADA RECORDS
"Thanks to You" and your company for creating such a "Slammin', Beautiful" Song! 280 West featuring Diamond Temple "Fly".
-Allen Jeffrey - For The Record Pool
Hey Mark, congrats on the new release. The record "Fly" is dope.
-DJ Spinna
Just to let you know, the "Fly" track is getting our full support.
-Mark Hogg - Slammin Boys
I'm at Lou's (Gorbea) listening to "FLY" at this present moment ... VERY IMPRESSIVE!!! Come on spread your wings and flyyyyyyyyyy.... Come on and spread your wings...
-Kat Ayala - Ashé
Yes, I love "Fly"! Straight into my radio playlist, and where possible club play. The song and production are beautiful, one of the best out there for some time I believe, though the teaser of the forthcoming remixes have got me salivating! The Phuture of Sole is here, thank you.
-Jeremy Newall - Sky Juice Productions
Mark, I remember working both with you and against you (at a memorable DJ battle at NYU) back in the days when you were a hotshot DJ, and I was the prez of the program board... Congratulations on all your success.
-Steve "Mr Terror" Grant - OldHouseChannel.com
Hello Old Friend,
"FLY" is truly an amazing piece of music. I absolutely love it!!! I had a house full of friends over when I first put it on to check it out. Everyone raved about how beautiful it is. Some thought it was something new that I did.
My compliments to you and Diamond and Rob on another job well done. It's nice to know that some things in this business never change. Diamond's vocals are wonderful. Your production in its simplicity is nothing short of stunning. I can't get enough of this song. What a great tune to end the summer with. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
-Frankie Knuckles - Def Mix