{"product_id":"the-business-vinyl-lp","title":"The Business: Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePre-Order Item. Release Date Subject to Change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: Ubiquity Recordings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Date: 30th October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCult 70s soul sing Mike James Kirkland presents his first album OVER 50 YEARS with an inspired backing from modern soul funk standard-bearers Monophonics backing. MJK (as we shall now call him) released two slow build classics in the early-70s, noted for their sonic kinship and message of Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On'. He finds himself in 20s with what may be the breakout soul album of the year, his voice stronger than ever albeit finely weathered, his message still steadfast strong and impassioned with The Monophonics playing like an elite gospel soul and funk unit befitting the great 60s and 70s soul labels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ciframe height=\"150\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 660px; overflow: hidden; background: transparent;\" src=\"https:\/\/embed.music.apple.com\/gb\/album\/glowin\/6799990401?i=6799990822\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the 2025 release of lead single \"Glowin',\" Mike James Kirkland returns with his long-awaited full-length album, The Business. Backed by\u003cbr\u003eMonophonics, Kirkland delivers a rich, horn-driven collection that seamlessly blends upbeat soul with heartfelt ballads, reaffirming his place as one of the\u003cbr\u003egenre's enduring voices.\u003cbr\u003eThe album opens with the energetic \"Ready Or Not,\" where Kirkland confi dently declares, \"Baby, I am ready,\" setting the tone for a triumphant comeback.\u003cbr\u003eProducer Kelly Finnigan channels the lush sophistication of Philly soul on \"Where Did We Go Wrong,\" layering horns, fl ute, French horn, and sitar beneath\u003cbr\u003eKirkland's refl ection on love in turmoil. Finnigan also arranges the romantic \"Leading Lady,\" while joining Kirkland on background vocals for the tender\u003cbr\u003e\"Remembering Our Love.\"\u003cbr\u003eThe midtempo title track “The Business” turns its attention to social issues, pairing fl owing strings with lyrics addressing systemic injustice and police\u003cbr\u003eoppression. In contrast, \"Joyriding\" captures the carefree spirit of summer with an uplifting groove that ranks among the album's highlights.\u003cbr\u003eWell-received single \"Glowin',\" closes the album. Inspired by The Rationals' 1969 version of the Dr. John composition, the song refl ects Kirkland's enduring\u003cbr\u003emessage of seeking spiritual balance and happiness over material success.\u003cbr\u003eWritten and recorded between late 2021 and mid-2022 with contributions from Jimmy James (Parlor Greens) and Lou King (Ironsides), The Business pairs\u003cbr\u003eKirkland's timeless vocals with the Monophonics' lush musicianship, marking a welcome return for the legendary soul singer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTRACKLISTING\u003cbr\u003eA1. We Deserve This\u003cbr\u003eA2. Can't Fake Romance\u003cbr\u003eA3. Night of Love\u003cbr\u003eA4. Precious\u003cbr\u003eA5. Where Did We Go Wrong\u003cbr\u003eB1. The Business\u003cbr\u003eB2. Leading Lady\u003cbr\u003eB3. Remembering Our Love\u003cbr\u003eB4. Joyriding\u003cbr\u003eB5. Glowin'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike James Kirkland \u0026 Monophonics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54032745890086,"sku":"UR443LP","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0505\/7734\/2621\/files\/MikeJamesKirkland_Monophonics-TheBusiness.jpg?v=1791292251","url":"https:\/\/www.limitedadditionrecords.com\/products\/the-business-vinyl-lp","provider":"Limited Addition Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}