Pravda Records

Pravda Records proudly presents the sixth full-length by Iowa City ambassadors of groove The Diplomats Of Solid Sound. "A Higher Place"-entirely mixed and edited at The Magic Barn in Iowa City and inspired by the sounds of the best 60s style soul and funk. Having already cut 5 full-length albums, "Instrumental Action Soul" (Prescription Records - 2001), "Let´s Cool One"(Estrus Records - 2003),  "Destination Get Down!" (Estrus Records - 2005),  self-titled “Diplomats Of Solid Sound featuring The Diplomettes” (Pravda Records/Record Kicks 2008), and “What Goes Around, Comes Around”, the band is just getting warmed up. “A Higher Place” is chock full of irresistible funk and soul bombs ready to melt your heart or make you shake it on the dance-floor, strongly confirming their standing in the contemporary funk and neo-soul scene. LP includes free download card. Order CD here https://pravdamusic.com/product/320259 Order LP here https://pravdamusic.com/product/320260​​​​​​​

The artist, Willie Jones, was “the first person to sing r&b in Detroit,” according to Bettye LaVette, who introduced the two of us. Willie is a fantastic soul singer, and at age 81 still has all his “notes.” He had a group in the 50s called The Royal Jokers that everyone in Motor City came down to see and said, “I can do that.” And they did (Berry Gordy, Marvin Gaye, et al), finding great success while Willie and the Royal Jokers languished as a singles act on Atlantic. Here is Willie's latest single filled with social commentary. Order this limited edition single here. Includes free download! ​​​​​​​https://pravdamusic.com/album/1086561/willie-jones-warning-shot-7

The first new single from the band in 9 years, this will get you moving and remember why you loved this band in the first place. Their standing in the funk and soul scene is solidified and we are ready to share these songs with the world! Check out "Move On" on all digital stores or download it right here! https://open.spotify.com/album/4QvZHI4VRQSMBkwizHF8ZX?si=5dC5zjJ-SBKSQy-vwsNrgA

We are extremely saddened to report that our beloved artist Andre Williams passed away Sunday March 17, 2019. He was 82 years old. Andre was a major force in Chicago, Detroit, and the entire world of soul, rock , garage, and every other genre he ventured in. He worked with everybody, saw it all and had a presence that was hard to describe. He will be missed, but thankfully, his music lives on. His last recording on Pravda is appropriately titled "Don't Ever Give Up".

Chicago Reader- Nov 8, 2018

You can pre-order the stunning debut by The Imperial Sound now and we will ship out to you in advance of the Aug 31 release date. "The New AM" is available on CD, Gatefold LP and digital download format. All Cd orders and LP orders include a free download. Order now at special pre-rellease prices and you'll also receive a free magnet and sticker, while supplies last! Go to our store or latest releases to order. It's that easy!

The Imperial Sound PledgeMusic campaign is almost over, but you still have time to be a part of this debut record and pick up some rare and fantastic items in the Imperial Sound store. Signed lyric sheets, drum heads, dinner with the band, home concerts and more are available. Click here to check it out! 

Imperial Sound Pledgemusic campaign

New releases in the works and coming soon from Diplomats of Solid Sound, The Imperial Sound, Sunshine Boys, Renaldo Domino, Thrift Store Halo, and The New Duncan Imperials. Watch for these soon!

Renaldo Domino, one of Chicago's unsung heroes of soul music, has teamed up with The Imperial Sound to release 2 soulful songs featuring the rich sweet vocals of Renaldo Domino. He hasn't missed a beat since his early days on Twinight Records and look for Renaldo to start touring again and release a full length album in 2018. For now check out these latest tracks on a multicolored 180 gram vinyl single.