| Just arrived at January 3, 2004 |
| Harry Collins |
Party with me |
- |
smooth southern R&B from Memphis, a little monotonous? |
| Tony McKinney |
Love me right |
TopFlight |
also from Memphis, formerly "Antonio" on Waylo label? oldschool
singings by his tenor voice |
| Tommy Brown |
I know |
T's Up |
soulful singer with emotion, 2 "downtempo" songs 4 versions (CD
single, CD-R) |
| David Cough |
No walls |
DoRohn |
woops, I forget to review this nice album for many months! male gospel
but very smooth R&Bish singings |
| Brothers in Christ |
Spreading the message |
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4 male gospel group, soulful with a bit contemporary flavor, "average"
release among their 5 or 6 albums |
| Jan. 4, 2004 |
| Hartcore |
same |
R&S |
5 piece male group, soulful singing with harmony, Jodeci follower? (CD-R) |
| Physique |
My lady |
Dirty South |
male quartet, almost the same "feeling" as above group, sexy
ballads &dancers, only 4 tracks (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Jan. 5, 2004 |
| Robert Bobby Tate |
I'm gonna make it (into Heaven) |
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ex The Majors (on Imperial) singer, relative of Howard Tate? harp &
guitar player with soulful voice, old R&B meets gospel in southern
atmosphere |
| B-Yond |
Notes for you |
Tijonp Music |
their 2nd album, dance tunes & mellow slow ballads by emotional vocal (CD-R) |
| Atlantic Soul Machine featuring "Emmett North Jr." |
Black white & blue |
North Star Music |
repackage of "OZit label" album, soulful voice & guitar by Emmett |
| Jan. 6, 2004 |
| L. Young |
They just don't know |
TNN Entertainment |
soulful urban jam! soothing vocal with gospel roots? |
| Michael Sims |
Room with a groove |
Liquid 8 |
smooth jazz or "fusion", Gerald Albright & Byron Miller guest
+ romantic midtempo floater "You be good to me " by Billy Valentine
vocal |
| Dave Holden Mr. Music Man |
Beyond roots with friends |
One-Stop |
organ led funky R&B album, over half are vocal tracks but not so impressive
(CD-R) |
| The Persuasions |
A cappella dreams |
Chesky |
veteran 5 gentlemen group with perfect acappella harmony, many cover versions |
| Jan. 7, 2004 |
| The Moevement |
Lovechilde-Jemiah-Kormelo |
PROtainment |
"2 female & one male" group from Carolina, church influenced
R&B with street sense + reggae feel tracks, "Until the end of
time" is my recent favorite! |
| Ascendant |
Where you are now |
Darkest Shade Music |
"2 males & one female" group from Chicago area, "neo-soul
+ funk" with jazzy overtone |
| Mia Rebel |
same |
Rebel Royal |
female R&B with "pop" feeling (CD-R) |
| Jan. 8, 2004 |
| The Delfonics Today |
The platinum |
LALA |
William Hart-John Johnson-GARFIELD FLEMING + new singers such as Rodney
Lester & Angie Sadiyyah, romantic & sexy soul as always but the
lack of "something"...... |
| N.O.S. Band |
New old stock |
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blue-eyed SOUL group from Ohio, all cover versions of soul/R&B biggies |
| Jan. 9, 2004 |
| George Dickens & the Gospel Disciples |
Determined |
S.I.C. |
tradiotonal southern gospel quintet, only for Malaco gospel fan |
| Doris Stokes |
Black pearl |
Neuhaus |
gospel lady in R&B fashion, only 4 tracks (mini CD) |
| Sheri |
Joy |
Sheri & Kevin Harrington |
sounda-like-R&B, try male/female duo track "Granted" (CD-R) |
| Cool Curt |
The mid-west |
4 Tha 2L |
slamin' beat tracks by Kyle Warner + R&B vocal tune by Stracy Clevelan
+....... (CD-R) |
| Jan. 10, 2004 |
| TWB |
same |
Knew Beginnings |
The Wardlaw Brothers, contemporary gospel by very R&Bish singing manner,
6 tracks only (mini CD) |
| Jan. 11, 2004 |
| The Miracles |
Forever gold |
St. Clair |
all "exact" re-works by "unconfirmed" but talented singers |
| AWB |
Living in colour |
White Skool |
veteran blue-eyed (exceot Klyde Jones) soul band, mellow funk + groovy
midtempo + mature ballad@like "Love won't let me wait" |
| Theodis Ealey |
Stand up in it |
Ifgam |
songs 3 versions, southern midtempo tracks (CD single) |
| Jan. 12, 2004 |
| Bobby Jonz |
Lee Shot stole my freak |
Red Dot |
obscure release, his 6th album? "usual" southern mid tempo tracks
or ballads + one blues song, more professional backing on next release
please! |
| Inner City Blues Band |
City limits |
San Ton |
(blue-eyed) female fronted blues band, include some "deep soul" type ballads |
| Tonia Woods |
All that glitters... |
Renata Music |
contemporary female R&B with a touch of '80s "quiet storm" soul |
| Jan. 13, 2004 |
| Vertice Williams |
same |
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smooth & melodic R&B by sweet & lovely voice (CD-R) |
| Israel and New Breed |
Real |
Integrity |
'02 release but I got this recently, Kirk Franklin vein, his 2nd album |
| Miranda |
All of me |
1 Day Apart Music |
sexy, romantic & soulful tracks!! male singer from Maryland |
| Ray Greene |
Songs of hope, inspiration and joy |
SoulVision |
the 3rd release by this Boston singer, still remember his R&B album
named "All about me all about you"? but this is gospel |
| Jan. 14, 2004 |
| Dwayne Fitzgerald |
Forver |
Sirris |
GOOD soulful singer, try to get & hear! his 2nd album? |
| Jan. 15 |
| Storm |
Play it again |
Cardinal |
smoothly singing ballads or dance tracks, mainly "love" songs, male singer |
| Leesa Richards |
Mother's child |
Q&W Music |
contemporary female R&B |
| Valarie Morgan |
All woman |
Valarie Morgan Enterprises |
soft pop R&B, 3 tracks (CD single) |
| Jan. 16, 2004 |
| Robby Young |
The look of love |
Robby Jazz Music |
Bay are session vocalist, mainly jazz plus a few R&B tracks, Angela
Bofill guest |
| B.T.Snedecor |
Spot-light |
Spot-Light |
blues meets gospel with "deep soul" expression, very rare type
among recent southern singers (CD-R) |
| James Daniels |
You're the reason |
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male gospel with R&B flavor, "Rejoice in the Lord" is inspired by "Sukiyaki" |
| Terrill & Company |
Tell it like it is |
Terrill Music |
contemporary gospel with "R&B group" style harmony |
| Jan. 17, 2004 |
| The Vikings |
Miss U Marvin |
- |
their first full-length album (12 tracks), some nice '70s style tracks
with smoky vocal, no jacket & no track listing (CD-R) |
| Mandrill |
Sunshine - love songs |
Wilson Bros. |
welcomeback! their "best of" plus new track "Sunshine",
sweet romantic & soulful album for your late-night listening |
| Jan. 18, 2004 |
| Tashawn King |
same |
Xecution |
my recent favorite album! lots of soulful jam |
| Roxy |
Superfly |
- |
female rap>>R&B, one R&B slow track with male singer |
| Shennen Harris |
The underground project |
Liquid Stone |
young but talented singer from Indiana, mainly soulful downtempo tracks
with "oldschool" touch |
| V.A. |
Family snapshots |
Soul Japan |
many hidden treasures! unknown singers such as R.C., The DCX, Ked, Khris
Kellow or Ed Johnson + already popular Howard Johnson, Regis Branson or
Portrait!! all "quality" soul! |
| Jan. 19, 2004 |
| The Olympics |
For a Christmas hollydate |
Lacoriha |
more "pop" sound than other Lacoriha releases, 3 tracks (CD single) |
| Lori Jenaire |
Within reach |
Nouveau Bleu |
tagged as "neo jazz-soul"? Anita Baker meets Phyllis Hyman |
| Dorian |
Diamond love |
D'Artagnan Entertainment |
young female singer from New Jersey, ordinary 4 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R) |
| N-Tense |
An R&B experience |
Outlandish |
male group (trio?) from Oklahoma, "street" influenced R&B,
Jagged Edge is their mentor?, no jacket (CD-R) |
| Jan. 20, 2004 |
| V.A. |
In the beauty of holiness |
Churchouse |
Melody Tate, John Knight, Eric Deon, Allen Stuart etc.....R&B influenced
modern gospel compilation (CD-R) |
| Neal Jones |
Stepping outin power |
Coah Music |
contemporary gospel with R&B twist (CD-R) |
| Adam Lopez |
The revolution starts @ home |
Amador44 |
"alternative" R&B in '70s fashion, mixture of folk, rock & soul |
| Jan. 21, 2004 |
| Beverly |
Good, bad girl |
Timezrite |
the same singer as "Crazy" or "Heart of glass" fame
on '98? not so special but.... |
| Ari Gold |
Space under sun |
Gold 18 |
the 2nd album by this blue-eyed singer, future jazzy R&B with smooth singing |
| Antoinique |
Inroducing |
X |
female singer from subsidary label of Malaco, contemporary sound with jazzy
overfeel |
| Jan. 22, 2004 |
| Roy Roberts |
Daylight with a flashlight |
Rock House |
southern blues + a few "deep soul" type R&B, his 3rd album on this label |
| Gail Muldrow |
Cleen spirit |
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ex Johnny Otis show, funk'n blues singer, few "old R&B "type
tracks, no jacket (CD-R) |
| Darrell Yancey & True Covenant |
Let's reign |
Yanzz |
contemporary gospel with a soulful shout |
| Adrian Brown & Friends |
Spiritual journey |
- |
contemporary gospel with strong R&B vibe, no hard shout, almost down
tempo tracks |
| Jan. 23, 2004 |
| Barbara Carr |
Talk to me |
Mardi Gras |
not her better album but still full of southern feeling |
| Ja'meze |
Ja soul collection vol.1 |
JADIGI |
newcomer (male singer) from Ohio, neo-soul with "street" flava (CD-R) |
| Jeremiah David |
same |
One MeauxEnt. |
smooth & soothing R&B with neo-soul flavor |
| Jan. 24, 2004 |
| V.A. |
Cafe de Soul vol.4 |
Cafe de Soul |
more lesser known singers than previous volumes but almost all tracks are
well worth listening! still essential purchase |
| Tribute |
Sings the Temptations greatest hits |
At Home |
Temptations imitator, one original song (CD-R) |
| Jan. 25, 2004 |
| Kashif |
Music from my mind |
Brooklyn Boy Entertainment |
the first album in over 12 years! his groove-conscious singing/song writing
never changed, 2 vol. set, one of new recordings another of his old classics |
| Jeremy James |
Picture |
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Isley Brothers follower, mellow'n sweet R&B, 6 tracks (mini CD) |
| Courage Band |
2003 Tribute to the Miami Dolphins |
Briland Management |
catchy carribean dance tracks, 4 tracks only, more "R&B"
than their album "Vitamin C" (mini CD) |
| Jonz |
Sayingthings |
Tunnel Vision |
D'Angelo meets Terry Callier? soulful "neo-soul" singer! |
| Krys |
Krys'Style |
Straight Soul |
blue-eyed singer, monotonous (CD-R) |
| Jan. 26, 2004 |
| Willie Lawrence & The Spiritual Five |
Higher in the Lord |
Jo-Niece |
southern downhome gospel, few interest for "southern soul" freaks? (CD-R) |
| Wilfred Harlan May |
Let them know |
Moosic Music |
vocalist/guitarlist like Emmett North Jr., new tracks + '84 recordings,
various types of songs but you'll like some of them - smooth SOUL tracks
(CD-R) |
| Jan. 27, 2004 |
| Vince Durrell |
A.K.A. Vintage |
Backhouse |
good soulful singer with a litte influence of "street", if you
like recent Tashawn King or any other my recommendations, you should try!
(CD-R) |
| Michael Bell and Wings of Freedom |
Free at lasy |
Belltime |
originaly released in '95 and now repressed & resurfaced, nice SOUL'n
gospel with smooth singing (CD-R) |
| JDS |
It's all about you |
mp3 |
mix raced group, mixture of neo-soul, funk & pop (CD-R) |
| Sounds of Imani |
Revelation |
Drawets Music |
the 3rd album by Pastors Gerald & Carol Ervin of Detroit gospel veteran,
"peaceful" gospel with R&B flavor |
| Jan. 28, 2004 |
| Klientel |
Daily trade |
Soul LinQ |
street edged R&B with political lyrics, credited as "underground
R&B/soul" on the cover |
| Groove Bucket |
Groovieous maximus |
Mind-Quake |
mix raced group, rock'n funk influence, cover of "Let's get it on" |
| Slick & Rose |
Objects in the mirror |
P-Vine |
charming female duo, neo-philly sound with catchy pop feeling, Japanese
release |
| Jan. 29, 2004 |
| ML |
I will |
Walkerboy Entertainment |
soulful new comer from Mississippi, contemporary & urban sound, 3 songs
5 versions (CD single) |
| Andre Williams |
Steppin feels so rite |
A&W Ecstasy |
tender & delicate high tenor singings from Chicago area, 2 songs 6
versions (CD single) |
| Boney Fields & the Bone's Project |
Red wolf |
On the Corner |
blues with influences of N.O. beat'n funk or R&B, how about mid tempo
track named "Thank you baby" ? |
| Larry Hilton Cooke |
Second coming |
LHC |
Sam Cooke follower! gospel & Sam's biggies including "A change
is gonna come" |
| Jan. 30, 2004 |
| Emerald Jade |
A new classic |
Breeze |
jazzy R&B, "neo-soul" in other words, not bad (CD-R) |
| Elliot Dyson and "Buncha Cool Cats" |
Can't stop rockin' |
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jivin' jump blues singer, include some covers of soul oldies such as "Let's
stay together""Mustang Sally" etc. |
| Kyle Bynoe & Praise |
Praise |
Waymaker |
contemporary gospel with a beat |
| Jan. 31, 2004 |
| Ca'Tia |
Can I tesitify? |
God's Best |
contemporary female gospel with R&B flavor, I like "I'm a soldier" (CD-R) |
| Darnell Gill |
Bring it on |
Dirdy Birdy |
pop "house" with a little latin flava |
| Jade Trini Goring |
The devil lost another one |
Coufee Music |
gospel with "neo-soul" feeling |
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