Soul II Soul - Vol. IV The Classic Singles 88-93 (1993)

Volume IV The Classic Singles 88–93 is the first compilation album by British group Soul II Soul, released in 1993. Along with the band's biggest hit singles released up to 1993, the album also includes one new song, "Wish".

This compilation captures the essence of ultra-sophisticated R&B and house music at a turning point, before the sample-heavy storm of American R&B took over in the early '90s. Soul II Soul brought an organic feeling to their music, which shines through on this stellar compilation. The music was sleek, the vocals were clear, and the beats were irresistible.
This collection assembles the hits and singles from the ever-evolving act's first three albums. "Back to Life," the group's biggest stateside hit, is included in its single form, which was dramatically different from the original album version, which made many purchasers of Keep on Movin' very disappointed when they realized the song they heard on the radio was clearly not the one on the album. Other singles, such as "Jazzie's Groove" and "A Dream's a Dream" are also included in their radio/video versions. The album includes their other big hit, "Keep on Movin'" (unfortunately in an edited form -- the full-length album version was better), as well as other key singles, such as the rousing "Joy," the gritty club hit "Fairplay," and the ballad "Move Me No Mountain." From slick R&B ballads to Philly-inspired soul, from hip-hop to house music, Soul II Soul's hit collection offers up a musical smorgasbord that neatly highlights the outfit's greatest successes. As a final note, this album is only available as an import and has yet to see the light of day in the U.S.

Track listing

1. "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)"
2. "Keep On Movin'"
3. "Get a Life"
4. "A Dreams a Dream"
5. "Missing You"
6. "Just Right"
7. "Move Me No Mountain"
8. "People"
9. "Fairplay"
10. "Jazzie's Groove"
11. "Wish"
12. "Joy"
13. "Keep On Movin'" (Mafia & Fluxy Mix)
14. "Fairplay" (Ethnic Boys Mix)
15. "Back to Life" (Bonus Beats)

Personnel

• Melissa Bell – performer, primary artist
• Dave Darlington – mixing engineer
• Eugene Eugenius Ellis – engineer
• Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez – mixing
• Nellee Hooper – producer
• David James – art direction
• Jazzie B – producer
• Marcie Lewis – performer
• Kym Mazelle – performer
• Richie Stephens – performer
• Caron Wheeler – performer
• Rose Windross – performer

Notes

Released: 1993 

Length: 1:03:14

Producer: Jazzie B, Nellee Hooper

Label: Virgin

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