Smooth soul releases, week 40

This week in smooth soul, Kofi Stone unveils his fourth album, 'The Last Flower to Bloom,' accompanied by the visual release of 'Sicily' featuring Mahalia. Leon Bridges embraces a sun-drenched shift with 'Happiness Anytime,' while The Suffers' Kam Franklin confronts personal history on her bold solo debut, 'Land of the Neon Sun.' Meanwhile, Earth, Wind & Fire's 'September' re-enters the Billboard Hot 100 after nearly half a century, and a rare collaboration between The Spinners and NBA legend Dr. J surfaces as a rediscovered gem.

1. 01

   Kofi Stone, Mahalia

   Kofi Stone Releases Fourth Album 'The Last Flower to Bloom'

   Oct 3 · 3 outlets

2. 02

   Earth, Wind & Fire

   Earth, Wind & Fire’s ‘September’ Is Back on the Hot 100 For First Time Since 1979

   Oct 1 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Nas

   Nas Translates Beat Street Film to Broadway with New Creative Team

   Sep 30 · 2 outlets

4. 04

   Leon Bridges

   Leon Bridges is a vibes merchant on Happiness Anytime

   Sep 30 · 2 outlets

5. 05

   Kofi Stone, Mahalia

   Kofi Stone ft. Mahalia - Sicily [Video]

   Oct 3 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   The Spinners

   SoulTracks Lost Gem: The Spinners teamed with the NBA’s Dr. J for a basketball music rarity

   Oct 2 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   The Suffers, Kam Franklin

   “The Truth as the Mission”: The Suffers’ Kam Franklin Puts Trauma, Desire, & Defiance on the Record with ‘Land of the Neon Sun,’ Her Uncompromising Solo Debut

   Oct 1 · 1 outlet

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