Album lore

Issued by Ace Records in 2021, "You Gave Me Reason to Live - Southern and Deep Soul from Louisiana" gathers seventeen tracks that delve into the region’s rich vein of southern and northern soul. The compilation spotlights a variety of artists whose work channels the grit and fervor of Louisiana’s soul scene, threading through funk and blues inflections with a distinct southern sensibility. Among these, the track "If You Love Me" signals the compilation’s commitment to deep soul grooves and heartfelt vocal delivery.The set includes titles such as "Baby Oh Baby (How Far You Are From Me)" and "Without Love What Would Life Be," evoking the emotive core of the genre. This collection serves as a repository for crate-diggers and DJs seeking authentic southern soul artifacts, preserving the resonance of Louisiana’s mid-century soul output under the curatorial hand of Ace Records.

Album lore

Issued by Ace Records in 2021, "You Gave Me Reason to Live - Southern and Deep Soul from Louisiana" gathers seventeen tracks that delve into the region’s rich vein of southern and northern soul. The compilation spotlights a variety of artists whose work channels the grit and fervor of Louisiana’s soul scene, threading through funk and blues inflections with a distinct southern sensibility. Among these, the track "If You Love Me" signals the compilation’s commitment to deep soul grooves and heartfelt vocal delivery.The set includes titles such as "Baby Oh Baby (How Far You Are From Me)" and "Without Love What Would Life Be," evoking the emotive core of the genre. This collection serves as a repository for crate-diggers and DJs seeking authentic southern soul artifacts, preserving the resonance of Louisiana’s mid-century soul output under the curatorial hand of Ace Records.