Celebrating the anniversary of ‘You Have Reached Mike Phillips’ with “Wonderful and Special” 🎷✨
As Mike Phillips’ debut album, the project introduced his signature blend of jazz, soul, and contemporary R&B through the Hidden Beach sound.
24 years later, “Wonderful and Special” remains as one of the album’s smoothest moments. 🎷💿
Revisit the Unwrapped series 💿
Released April 2019, ‘Unwrapped: By Popular Demand’ reimagines hip-hop classics from artists like 50 Cent, A Tribe Called Quest, and Tupac Shakur.
A sound built on reimagining what you already know.
Swipe through the full series ➡️
Celebrating our Aries family🐏🤎
Happy Birthday to Jill Scott, Mike Phillips, and Brenda Russell! This photo from the Hidden Beach launch party captures a special moment with three artists whose music continues to be part of our label’s story and legacy.
Swipe to celebrate each of them. 🥂🤍
Women’s History Month spotlight: Aja Graydon’s “Far Away.” 🤎
“Far Away” appears on ‘Surrender to Love’, the debut album by Kindred the Family Soul, released by Hidden Beach Recordings in 2003.
As the lead single, the song introduced a sound rooted in love and partnership. It helped the album earn a Soul Train Award and a BET Award nomination, establishing Kindred the Family Soul as a defining voice in neo-soul.
As one half of the duo, Aja’s voice and artistry remains central to the group’s sound while continuing to define Hidden Beach’s legacy.
Women’s History Spotlight: Jill Scott’s “A Long Walk” 🤎
“A Long Walk” appears on Jill Scott’s debut album ‘Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1’, released by Hidden Beach Recordings in 2000.
The album earned multiple Grammy nominations and went multi-platinum, helping define the sound of neo-soul. ‘Who Is Jill Scott? Words and Sounds Vol. 1’ reached No. 2 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart and No. 17 on the Billboard 200.
Known for her blend of spoken word, jazz, and R&B, Jill continues to shape the sound of neo-soul. 💿🎵🎺
Women’s History Spotlight: Brenda Russell’s “Walkin’ in New York” 🤎
“Walkin’ in New York” appears on Brenda Russell’s album ‘Paris Rain’, released by Hidden Beach Recordings in 2000. The track reflects the soulful songwriting that has defined her career.
‘Paris Rain’ marked Russell’s return to solo recording after a hiatus and featured collaborations with Carole King, Dave Koz, and Sheila E.
A Grammy-winning songwriter and composer, Russell has written classics recorded by Donna Summer, Diana Ross, and Luther Vandross, and co-wrote the Broadway musical The Color Purple. 💜
Women’s History Spotlight: Lina’s “Smooth” 🤎
Released in 2005 on the ‘Inner Beauty Movement’, “Smooth” received nationwide radio airplay with support from Stevie Wonder and radio personality Michael Baisden.
In 2006, four songs from the album, including “Smooth,” were nominated for Grammys along with a Soul Train Award.
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating the incredible women of Hidden Beach Recordings, whose creativity continues to shape the industry and our story.
Join us as we honor their legacy all month long. 🤎
We close Black History Month by honoring Dr. Kings enduring visison with BeBe Winans’ recording of “I Have a Dream,” which carries his historic speech into song.
Although this month comes to an end, the dream continues to live on.
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Another moment from ‘Surrender to Love’
“Stars” by Kindred the Family Soul ✨🩶
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23 years ago today, Surrender to Love was released.
The debut album from Kindred the Family Soul went on to chart on Billboard’s R&B albums chart and earned a Soul Train Music Award nomination.
A special moment in the early days of Hidden Beach. ♥️
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One of the timeless voices from the Hidden Beach Catalog. Kindred The Family Soul’s “Where Would I Be” remains a signature record in our story. 🤎🎶
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