As such, in the final year of the 1960s, artists delivered a wide-ranging collection of classic albums that made 1969 one of the best years in music history. Soul music had experienced a sea ...

but the album's cavernous sound and exposed-soul lyrics confused even those who had been aware of West's recent trials. Its core aesthetic was like nothing in hip-hop: freshly butchered feelings ...

In 2020, Craig counted down the best and most seminal funk and soul albums as part of his "Funky Forty" series. To mark Craig's new 6 Music show, here's the lowdown on his Top 10 records - from ...