| Just arrived at Novemer 1, 2003 |
| V.A. |
Ultimate southern soul |
Mardi Gras |
start from "Slow roll it" by The Love Doctor, 14 typical southern
soul tracks including 6 "new" songs by X-Man, Big Ike, Cicero
Blake, Tonya or Eric Perkins |
| Pilgrim Jubilees |
The year of Jubilee |
Malaco |
traditional southern gospel, too much "gospel" for R&B lovers?? |
| Nov. 2, 2003 |
| Mona J |
My frame of mine |
Two Brothers |
contemporary female R&B, tender singing (CD-R) |
| Karen Yancey |
A work in progress |
- |
only "Check it out" is R&B flavored gospel sound with rapper |
| Soni Carrington |
same |
Arrua |
female singer, 21 songs, mainly today's R&B style with some reggae/carribean
influence |
| Nov. 3, 2003 |
| V.A. |
R&B city series 1 |
QDB Music |
Canadian soul singers such as Tyrone Gabriel, Paul Knight & Sacha Williamson,
mainly "mellow & oldschool-ish" sound with pop feel, I like
"This life ain't ever gonna last" by Tyrone |
| Tachina Danielle |
Still here |
Tri-Une Entertainment |
the 2nd album by this contemporary female gospel singer, Yolanda Adams
type? (CD-R) |
| Alison Crockett |
...On becoming a woman.... |
Sol Image |
contemporary female R&B with "traditional soul" or gospel roots |
| Nov. 4, 2003 |
| 14 Karat Soul |
Ole skool soul |
Little City Music |
5 silky smooth voices in full harmony! compilation album of songs previously
released only in Japan with the exception of "A song for my father",
over half are acappella styled |
| Groove Stu |
Authentic 4.10 sessions |
sOuL ThEoRy |
"neo soul" sound with some soulful moments, include Sam Dees
penned "Am I dreaming" |
| Neal Roberson |
My story my testimony |
Blackberry |
traditional southern soulful gospel, his 2nd album, "live" recordings |
| Fugi |
Shaak |
Bogalusa |
Ellington Jordan's legendary group, solid funk + some deep-emotional ballads
including "I'd rather go blind" |
| Nov. 5, 2003 |
| Smokie Norful |
Limited edition |
EMI Gospel |
"live" recordings from his debut album "I need you now!"
+ some new tracks (include Christmas song) + video footage |
| Walter Waiters |
Laid back kind of place |
Slo Boogie Entertainment |
the 2nd release by this blues'n soul singer, influence of Z.Z.Hill, Buddy
Ace or recent Harvey Scales (CD-R) |
| Shay Muse |
same |
- |
jazzy R&B lady with "street" flavor, 3 tracks (CD single, CD-R) |
| Nov. 6, 2003 |
| Wil Key |
Gypsy |
Larimar |
originaly released '97 & '01 but surfaced recently, nice soulful urban
jam with emotion |
| Wilson Meadows |
The best of |
BGR |
12 tracks from his 3 albums + previously unavailable "Don't be surprised" |
| Johnny B. Moore |
Rockin' in the same old boat |
Delmark |
blues album from Chicago, include some Roy C type R&B tracks |
| Nov. 7, 2003 |
| Maurice Strong |
Glad I found U |
Strong Music Group |
his 2nd album after "Treat her right", more "soulful"
than expected, 8 tracks (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Burton Gaar |
Home of the blues |
Sound Venture |
my favorite "blue-eyed" blues'n soul singer, lots of southern
R&B tracks, his 2nd release |
| The Mighty Sons of Zion |
The liveconcert |
TBP |
downhome southern gospel group, a hint of "southern soul" |
| Nov. 8, 2003 |
| Gabrielle Goodman |
Angel eyes |
Goodness Music |
smooth jazz sounds strongly touched by R&B, guests such as Armsted
Christian & Walter Beasley, my recent favorite |
| Lady Bianca |
All by myself |
Magic-O |
too much "blues & jazz" for R&B lovers? from independent
label after Telarc & Rooster Blues |
| Darron Moore & the 14th Floor |
Love's flight |
Dana Day |
smooth yet soulful R&B with impressive female singer guest, underated?
well-worth listening! (CD-R) |
| Timothy McDonald |
3 miles left |
TM3Central |
male gospel with smooth R&B flavor |
| Nov. 9, 2003 |
| Barbara Mason |
The greatest hits - expanded edition |
Hot JWP |
re-recording of her "greatest hits" with her still charming voice,
YES SHE'S STILL READY! the male voice of "Make it last" is without
doubt JAMES KING of the Futures! |
| Missy Burton |
Blue lights in the basement |
Actual Illusions |
emotional R&B album with "organic-soul" touch (CD-R) |
| The Psalmist, Anthony Q |
Heaven, don't you wanna go |
A.Q.J. Music |
male gospel with "soul"full voice & singing, some traditional
some "modern", 8 tracks (CD-R) |
| Carleen Anderson |
GrandDaughter |
Dusky Sappho |
daughter of Vicki Anderson & Bobby Byrd, spiritualy soulful singing
with jazz influence, from funk@@groovers to laidback/mellow tunes |
| Nov. 10, 2003 |
| The Barkays |
The real thing |
Right Now |
Larry Dotson as lead vocal plus some guests like J.Blackfoot, Shirley Brown
& Archie Love! solid Memphis funk + tasty southern ballads |
| Jim Bennett & Lady Mary |
Last chance for love |
Jim Bennett Production |
almost the same as their previous efforts, full of southern soul atmosphere
from '60s style, bluesy track to Tyron Davis style |
| Nov. 11, 2003 |
| LaTocha Scott |
Solo flight 404 |
Raw Deal |
ex Xscape singer, more "soulful" than expected, watch-out release! |
| Karen Clark Sheard |
The Heavens are telling |
Elektra |
her 3rd album, duet with Mary Mary on "We are not ashamed", powerful gospel |
| Natalie Wilson & SOP |
The good life |
Gospo Centric |
also powerful gospel with some "street" flavor, I like Steven
Walker on "Peace & tranquility" |
| Dottie Peoples |
The water I give |
A.I.R. |
powerful gospel but more downhome & southern than above two |
| Kelli Sae |
same |
Kwurk |
repackage of her first album ('98, black/white cover), 8 tracks from "Life
goes on" |
| Terry Callier |
Total recall |
MrBongo |
various remixes of Terry's work for Euro dance floors, personaly I prefer
original versions |
| Nov. 12, 2003 |
| Steve Perry |
I need U |
Juana |
after 2 albums on Bluesland, he's now in Malaco roster - Frederick Knight's
label, but no change of his "southern soul with a beat" sound |
| Cicero Blake |
Ain't nothing wrong |
Mardi Gras |
very sorry to miss this important release, I originaly wrote the review
on mid August, but forget to "up" on website, tailor-made southern
soul sound, please more "unique" on next release |
| Nov. 13, 2003 |
| 1438 |
Never been in love |
Tricksmix |
sexy & soulful male trio, 3 tracks 6 versions from their forthcoming
album (CD single) |
| The Texas twister |
Red hot blues |
Beatrecords |
blues album by female singer named Jeri Thompson, include sorrowful "Kiss
tomorrow goodbye" (CD-R) |
| V.A. |
Darimar Records presents |
Darimar |
hiphop & R&B compilation from Philly label, some harmony ballads
by QualiT or Tracy Glover |
| Nov. 14, 2003 |
| Clarence Rogers |
I stayed away (from the Lord too long) |
ClaMar |
gospel with blues feeling in southern setting |
| Clayton Knight |
Having a party |
Butler's |
his 1st(?) album before "Cerified freak" which was reviewed on
August, almost the same atmosphere but a bit "easy"? (CD-R) |
| The Gospel Four |
Ready or not |
MCG |
deep southern gospel from Malaco group, very few interest for today's R&B
listeners |
| Beatrice Ward & Angelic Voices |
Hold on |
Rampart Street |
"2 females & one male" gospel group, somewhat similar feeling
to tenderly singing southern R&B |
| Doc McKenzie & the Hi-Lites |
Standing on the rock - live |
New Heaven |
smooth yet soulful gospel, include gospel version of "Love train",
favorable album |
| Ida |
Tired |
Afro-America |
Ida Onyango is 19 y/o singer with clear voice, not up to standard? , 4
tracks (CD single, CD-R) |
| Nov. 15, 2003 |
| InnerVoices |
The real sessions |
- |
the 2nd album by this Asian/American R&B group, male trio. tender singings
with harmony |
| Tina Meeks |
The joy of living |
Pockabook |
mixture of gospel, R&B, jazz & pop |
| Kevin "Stixx" Marshall |
Moments |
KM Stixx Music |
almost all instruments by Stixx himself, smooth jazz sound with some nice
R&B vocal tracks by Tony Sharp |
| Lisala |
Get it |
Anonka |
contemporary female R&B, not so remarkable |
| Nov. 16, 2003 |
| Rated R |
What cha want |
Music Works |
comeback of '98 released "Tomorrow 2 yesterday" fame group, male
trio, "Lies" is well-sung soulful ballad, 2 songs 5 versions
(CD single) |
| Yusef Malik |
Memories |
FARJ Entertainment |
soulful yet "mellow" R&B with a little influence of "neo-soul" |
| Motif |
Bitten by the bug |
Motif |
this "blue-eyed" singer CAN sing the R&B! emotional album |
| Selah2 |
Issue of life |
JTB |
female gospel duo in very R&B fashion, nice! |
| Nov. 17, 2003 |
| X-Man |
Next level |
Mardi Gras |
his second album on this label, Xavier Parker, southern southern soul!
one track with Sheba Potts-Wright |
| Big Ike |
Teddy bear |
Mardi Gras |
more "blues"ier & downhome than X-Man, backed by zydeco fame
Chris Ardoin, include "End of the rainbow" |
| Alfonso Freeman |
I want to believe |
FMedias Entertainment |
male gospel with R&B, pop & jazz flavor |
| Barry |
Emotional progression |
Lightsout Entertainment |
R&B > hiphop, old school/new school mix, lots of emotional slowies (CD-R) |
| Nov. 18, 2003 |
| The Tavette All Stars feat. Spencer Wiggins and Co. |
Who dat? The Florida Marlins! |
Tavette |
yes, our S-P-E-N-C-E-R W-I-G-G-I-N-S is coming back!!! modern dance sound,
his voice is still powerful, 5 versions (CD single) |
| Ricky Fante |
Introducing.... |
Virgin |
although NOT from independent label, I can't help recommending, male version
of Joss Stone? good "retro" sounding R&B with good voice,
4 tracks from his upcoming album (CD single) |
| The L.A.B.B. 2003 |
Someone's cookin' in my kitchen |
- |
Linsey Alexander's blues band, modern Chicago blues with some R&B flavor |
| Nov. 19, 2003 |
| Laurnea |
I remember |
Universal |
her 4 th album, tagged as "organic soul" or "neo-soul",
if you like India Arie, this is for you, Japanese release |
| Larry Perkins & Jessica Wagner |
Nite at Willie Joe's |
Mill Kids Music |
mixture of blues/R&B/jazz with sophisticated feeling, too "adult"
for today's R&B lovers |
| Andreus |
Street troubadour |
The Dialogue Group |
almost the same as his UK (Dome) issue except "Rebellious love",
Curtis Mayfield in the new millennium |
| Nov. 20, 2003 |
| Monet |
Essence |
Village Again |
singer/musician/actress from N.Y., cool & clear voice with "organic
soul" sound, Japanese release |
| Morris J |
Haters |
Port City Entertainment |
strong "street" influence but by soulful voice, 2 songs 4 versions
(CD single) |
| CS3 |
It's all on you |
- |
young sisters trio, mid tempo R&B, 1 track only (CD single, CD-R) |
| Will Luke |
same |
Wallace Entertainment |
lots of emotional or romantic ballads, 9 tracks (CD-R) |
| Nov. 21, 2003 |
| J Peele |
They call me J |
- |
I like his Sam Cookish "Nothing in this world", Calvin Richardson
type? emotional singer! |
| Gary Mayes & Nu Era |
Go tell it |
Soulmuzick |
powerful gospel with moderate R&B influence, their 2nd album |
| The Manhattans |
...Even now... |
Love Lee |
"Gerald Alston & Blue Lovett" group backed by Peggi Blu &
Wil Wheaton! they "even now" has almost the same atmosphere as
on '70s/'80s |
| The Coastline Band |
Against all flags |
Repite |
popular "beach" group from Carolina, midtempo shakers by pop/R&B
style |
| Nov. 22, 2003 |
| The Williams Brothers |
Still here |
Blackberry |
both groups look as veteran southern gospel groups, the former "popular"
(Doug & Melvin Williams plus Henry Green) trio, the latter more downhome
male sixtet |
| The Mighty Gospel Worriors |
Keep looking up |
Music up |
| Scott Seabock |
Faith, funk & the promises of God |
- |
blue-eyed gospel but has nice '80s/'90s soul feeling |
| Ellis Hooks |
Up your mind |
Evidence |
the 2nd album by this young blues singer who is strongly influenced by
'60s "deep soul", less "straight R&B" tracks than
before, one track with Freddie Scott |
| Nov. 24, 2003 |
| V.A. |
Unexpected |
ie |
R&B & hiphop compilation from Minneapolis label, strong R&B
cuts by Somethin' 2 Ssay, B-Rolla & Que, worth hearing! |
| Jerry Dugger |
NY skyline |
Bossa Nova Beatniks |
the 2nd album by this New York singer, blues/R&B with island flavor,
not "hard" singings |
| Marcel |
Uptown : 2025 a.d. |
Bombay |
his 3rd album, cool R&B on futuristic rhythm with hiphop & funk
influence |
| Living Out Loud |
More than a fantasy |
Kin |
mixed group (male/female, black/white), groovy soul, 2 songs 3 versions
from their "Then and now - sampler" album (CD single) |
| Nov. 25, 2003 |
| Ralph Graham |
Differently...still |
Icarian |
known for his three albums on RCA in the early '70s, "If I should
lose you" is emotional love ballad, Lou Rawls type n general (CD-R) |
| Michael Bell |
The unforgettable hot tracks |
Bell Time |
this uninteresting instrumental album includes one nice vocal track "Do
what's right to do" (CD-R) |
| V.A. |
Tight Klique 3:20 |
Tight Klique Productions |
produced by male duo (Kelvin Conerly & Anthony Williams) from central
Illinois, lots of "urban soul jam" tracks, better album than
expected! |
| Eloise Laws |
Secrets |
Scepterstein |
Eloise with Debra & Ronnie! warm & romatic on downtempo tracks |
| Ron Brown |
Were you there |
Mankind |
the 4th or 5th release by this sax player, combination of contemporary
gospel & smooth jazz, guest vocals by Tim Kepler, Tiffany Laing or
The Waters |
| Nov. 26, 2003 |
| VAR |
Relax-N-Chill |
Moshe' |
urban R&B with smooth singing & "street" beat |
| Camalisa |
Deliver me |
Black Jade |
"sounda-like-R&B" type gospel, female singer (CD-R) |
| Proven |
same |
- |
five piece male gospel group in R&B fashion, soulful singings with
hiphop influence, well worth listening! |
| Nov. 27, 2003 |
| The Urban Misfits |
A tribute to Beyonce |
Big Eye Music |
studio singers & players performed the greatest hits of Beyonce or
Monica, just "the cover" |
| Soul Playaz |
A tribute to Monica |
Big Eye Music |
| Will Porter |
Happy! |
- |
various types of R&B, produced & arranged by Wardell Quezergue
in New Orleans, many guests such as Billy Preston, Barbara Lewis, Leo Nocentelli
etc. not so strong "second-line beat" |
| Nov. 28, 2003 |
| Michael B. Sutton |
I wanna sex you |
Little Dizzy |
recently "popular" sound on the club floor, from his "Hopeless
romantic" album, 1 song 6 versions (CD single) |
| Hardsoul feat. Ron Carroll |
Back together |
Soulfuric |
soulful dancer for any dance floors (12 inch) |
| The Jersey Maestros feat. Showtime |
Keep on |
Generate Music |
strong dancer for "soulful house" lovers (12 inch) |
| Nov. 29, 2003 |
| BeBe Winans |
My Christmas prayer |
Hidden Brach |
only for his, mind-soothing gospel or Christmas music fan |
| Nov. 30, 2003 |
| Bray |
4ever man |
Music House Production |
"old school" singing in "new school" setting, soulful
male singer for tomorrow, worth for your money |
| V.A. |
Gospel 4 U 2 |
Divine Intavention |
various styles of modern gospel in UK, some are too "street/hiphop"
for you? |
| Lexie Cole |
Nourish |
Soul Work |
blue eyed soul singer from Bay Area, smooth! |
| Renaizance |
The best of |
AMR |
16 tracks including 3 previously unreleased, nice group |
| Candice Ivory |
Path - undefined |
- |
jazzy, "too" jazzy lady (for me)! |
| Chris Worth |
Just a smile away |
MMI Canterbery Entertainment |
pop R&B, danceble or smooth |
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