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Photo courtesy Yep Roc Records It's hard to believe that Eli Paperboy Reed has been consistently making great music for over twenty years now. His music keeps sounding fresh, and he's become a veteran of the neo-soul movement. His latest single, "Love You More," is a duet with up-and-coming artist Zaniah. It has a little bit more of an R&B sound than his typical release, but it's still a killer soul song. It's a positive song that helps remind you why you love music so much. It's a bit of a cheesy love song, but when one is done as well as "Love You More," that's not necessarily a bad thing. We can pretty much guarantee we'll cover anything Reed puts out, and when it's this good, it's a pure pleasure. Eli Paperboy Reed says of his latest single: "When I was 21 and still living in Boston I sang with a gospel group, The Silver Leaf Gospel singers. The group had been founded in 1945 and all of the members were at least 50 ye...

Photo by Rex Creative Eli Paperboy Reed has gone from young, whippersnapper upstart to elder statesmen of the neo-soul scene. His latest single shows that growth perfectly. "Getting There" is soul and Americana for adults. This could very well be his most mature music to date, and "Getting There" is the kind of song that can appeal to literally any music fan. It's smooth, but with just the slightest bite to keep things interesting. Plus, Reed's upcoming album is produced by Swamp Dogg, so give him a little extra credibility. (Not that he needs it...) While "Getting There" is rooted in soul, it also has branches in folk, country, and rock and roll.  Eli Paperboy Reed says of his latest single: “This is grown folks music. I’m not 25 anymore, and I don’t want to make records that sound like I am. I want to make music that’s reflective not just of where I’ve been, but where I’m at right now .” You can listen to "Getting There" below. The albu...