| Just arrived at April 1, 2004 |
| Betty Padgett |
Closet lover |
Heaven Bound |
the 4th album by my FAVORITE Denise LaSalle type singer, cover of "Right
in the middle of falling in love" or "Crazy over you" (guitar
by Joey Gilmore) |
| John Gray |
Journey |
Mannagod |
gospel lyrics by Brian McKnight type singing, 4 songs (mini CD) |
| Stanley James |
Household name |
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various versions of "I'm not the one" are only duplicated, plenty
of slow jams, smooth yet soulful, if you like Joe or Brian McKnight you'll
love this (CD-R) |
| Stanley James |
I'm not the one |
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| April 2, 2004 |
| Enyioma |
Someone to hold |
Songsplash Productions |
contemporary R&B sound with minimum African feel by Nigerian female singer |
| Patrice Reynolds |
Never thirst |
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gospel lyrics but sounds like today's R&B (CD-R) |
| April 3, 2004 |
| Oneida |
Scenarios of love |
LWMC |
dynamic female singer pronounced "O-NEE-DA", nice blend of oldschool & "pop"R&B |
| Styal |
Triple threat |
ILoveJacci Productions |
multi-racial 3 ladies from Cleveland, contemporary R&B |
| Lois |
Cornbread hips |
Snowball |
Joyce Lawson type singer, looks "pure blues" album but sounds
"blues'n soul"(CD-R) |
| Freestyle Nation |
Freeversation |
SOHNO Production |
"neo soul" with strong influence of '70s/'80s soul & funk
style, nice lead singer & harmony |
| Toya |
My songs |
Open-Minded |
female singer from Las Vegas, sensual vocals but no so interest for me
(CD-R) |
| April 4, 2004 |
| The Persuaders |
The greatest hits vol.1 |
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hard-to-believe" comeback! new members but still has the former "soulful"
atmosphere! try & hear this! (CD-R) |
| Cecil L. Holden |
Hard fifgtin soldier |
Spiritual Warfare |
Cecil Lyde! originaly released in 2000 but recently reappeared on the market, smoothly singing gospel with "soul music" flavor, please see our "feature articles" page! |
| YoungOnez |
The real R&B |
Sound Cheque |
compilation album of the members, try soulful "So good" by Joey
Diggz! others not bad, 6 tracks (mini CD, CD-R) |
| April 5, 2004 |
| Quinn Golden |
When the dance is over |
Ecko |
his 6th album on this label, almost the same sound/contents as before,
typical southern soul album, sadly he died of a heart attack on last July |
| Dr. "Feelgood" Potts |
Make it talk |
Ecko |
father of Sheba Potts, more "southern soul" than his previous
blues'n soul albums, his best? |
| V.A. |
Soul blues hits vol.2 |
Ecko |
some new tracks by Rick Lawson, Chuck Roberson & Dr. "Feelgood"
Potts, one remix by Lee Shot Williams, others are from previous albums |
| Dorlisa Gales |
Simply Dorlisa |
Bles-Sed |
female gospel, but I like "We are not ashamed" because of "soulful"
duet with male singer |
| April 6, 2004 |
| Bugg |
Gangsta girl |
mig |
gangsta rap with R&B vocal, 3 songs 12 versions |
| LaTanya Folds |
Laugh |
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contemporary gospel with R&B feeling (CD-R) |
| Loyd Ellison |
Twelfth street |
Turn Your Back On Violence |
3 songs 4 versions, "It's alright 2 cry" is "soulful" ballad |
| Gregory P. Jones |
The album situation |
Big G-Money |
old school R&B with southern flavor |
| V.A. |
Lumpia |
Alica Way |
all tracks are featured in the movie "Lumpia", mix of asian R&B,
hiphop & rock, you'll possibly like Next Phase or Inner Voices |
| April 7, 2004 |
| L.L.C. |
Guaranteed for lovemaking-anytime! |
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at long last, I can get this elusive male group album, "sweet"
singers with tight harmony by olschool approach! produced by Wendell Brown |
| Braxton Brothers |
Rollin' |
Peak |
major "smooth jazz/fusion" brothers, vocal tracks by Jamie Hawkins or Martin Luther! |
| Tony J. featuring Cool Macc |
Girl it's U |
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emotional R&B with hiphop sense, I like the title track |
| Gary L. Wyatt |
I do love you |
HR |
"sounda-lik-R&B" type album! worth trying |
| April 8, 2004 |
| David James Jr |
Take a ride |
Phat Cave |
wow! "soulfulness" is drippin' also from this second album! recommended
album for any R&B connoisseurs! |
| Carmen Rodgers |
Free |
Expansion |
if you like "Expansion" ladies such as Brenda Hillman, this is
for you, classy mixture of R&B, neo-soul & jazz |
| Davon |
Bottom floor |
Steel Lock |
also favorable male singer with very emotional singing! |
| April 9, 2004 |
| Geno Young |
The ghetto symphony |
AB Music |
promising "neo-soul" singer with elements of '70s soul, jazz & flok |
| Big G |
Steppin' out |
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not his latest release? (after "Keeping it real") but I firstly
saw this (I only knew "5 tracks mini CD" from this "full"
album before), full of gritty downhome tracks (CD-R) |
| Nicholas Barron |
Bigger picture |
Loudmouth/Studio Confession |
a collaborative project from Peven Everett & Nicholas Barron, Nicholas
is Terry Callier type singer - a bit folksy at times, looks "hand-made"
CD (CD-R) |
| Kered |
All my love |
L'dar |
romantic, sexy & soulful singer with tenor/high tenor voice, worth listening |
| April 10, 2004 |
| Fe'Male |
same |
Hit City Music |
contemporary girl group, feature unknown male singer on "I don't wanna"(CD-R) |
| Boyz II Men |
Throwback volume 1 |
Canyon International |
all "cover" songs! "Let it whip""Let's stay together""Close
the door""You make me feel brand new" etc., not bad they
still CAN sing!Japanese release |
| Brenda Russell |
Between the sun and the moon |
Dome |
sophisticated yet groovy album, some produced by Jean Paul "Bluey",
many "popular" guests such as Patti Austin or Lee Ritenour |
| April 11, 2004 |
| Raymond Byars |
Straight relaxin |
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"ghetto" urban R&B with southern feeling, unexpected "find" |
| C.E.L. |
Journey |
Music Brokers |
female singer pronounced "cell", R&B with "mature" impression |
| Tony Marrow |
First time |
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George Benson type, guitarlist but he can sing R&B (with oldschool flavor) |
| AKA |
On the 7th day |
- |
almost rap, possibly you'll like his vocal on "Tell me" |
| April 12, 2004 |
| RayBone |
Hipnotic |
Richh Kiddz Entertainment |
wow! very emotional R&B album! RECOMMENDED! |
| TEAu |
Dust of a rose |
TROSe8 |
R&B with hiphop edge by lady singer pronounced "toe", poetic lyrics |
| Steve Zori |
same |
Scrunch |
blue-eyed R&B by contemporary style, his 2nd release? 5 tracks (mini CD) |
| Eric Middleton |
Stages |
Saviar |
neat R&B with "pop" sense |
| April 13, 2004 |
| Seasoned To Please |
Addicted to your love |
Sound Mindz |
typical "'60s southern soul" sound! blue-eyed?? |
| Legendary Roscoe Robinson |
So called friends |
Sound Mindz |
reissue of his ultra rare "Roads & rails" album except "That's enough" |
| Stoney Ellis |
Love changes |
MBE Entertainment |
Donny Hathaway type, mainly downtempo tracks |
| Tad Robinson |
Did you ever wonder? |
Severn |
blue-eyed blues singer, strong "old & deep" R&B flavor,
Otis Clay guest on 2 tracks, worth listening |
| Ellis Hooks |
Uncomplicated |
Artemis(USA issue) |
basicaly the same album, "Ready my time""It's not me""Let
love do it" are only on Zane, "You can't change me" only
on Artemiz, various type of blues, "That's not what I need" is
the classic style deep soul ballad! |
| The hand of God |
Zane(UK issue) |
| Jay-Double-You! |
Love every day |
Talking Music |
k.a. James Wright, funky R&B with "rock" elements |
| Meadowlark Jivin' |
It's the groove |
Big Crazy |
oldschool funk band with soulful lead singer, only one "black"
member in blue-eyed group |
| April 14, 2004 |
| David Wade |
Game recognize game |
R&D Ent. |
lots of slow jams!! try to hear this nice album! |
| 7 Sons of Soul |
same |
Verity |
gospel group, but their "soulful " singings have some appeal
for serious R&B listeners |
| One Vo1ce |
Luvin' you |
Straight Hits Entertainment |
the 4th album? by bay-area Filipino/American ladies, not so special but .... |
| Kim Burrell |
Try me again |
Shanachie |
popular gospel singer, a bit jazzy feeling on this new album |
| Lewis Taylor |
Stoned part II |
Slow Reality |
the second album on his own label, lightly floating feel R&B |
| Common Folk |
Souled out |
Akimac Publishing |
male duo, "alternative" R&B with funk flavor (CD-R) |
| April 15, 2004 |
| Steven Hall |
Definition of a Brotha |
Da Luv Circuit |
R&B with street edge, some emotional downtempo tracks |
| Damion R. Rowe |
Generation for Jesus |
D.R.Rowe |
gospel with relaxed feeling |
| Darrell Nulisch |
Times like these |
Severn |
blue-eyed blues singer with R&B flavor |
| Trelaine McKinney |
same |
Uplifted Voice |
if Smokey Robinson sings gospel .... only 4 tracks (mini CD, CD-R) |
| April 16, 2004 |
| Martin Jaye |
Always |
Champion |
contemporary R&B by "oldschool" approach, 3 tracks from his
forthcoming album (CD single, CD-R) |
| Avana |
It'z on |
itbit |
sensual & mood setting R&B, female singer (CD-R) |
| Funkiphino |
Lovin' life |
Hi-Phi |
funky vocal/instrumental group with "disco" or "party"
feeling, blue-eyed band with one black member |
| Sarah-Jane Thomas |
Saranade EP |
Royal-T |
young singer, not so "special", no cover jacket |
| B-Jay |
Next in line vol.1 |
PSP Entertainment |
emotional singings by contemporary style, Chicago singer (CD-R) |
| Voices United |
He brought me out |
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traditional male gospel group with minimum influence of "soul-group-harmony" |
| Chautauqua |
Just right |
Stone |
female gospel with a little R&B flavor |
| Mocha Ya Ya |
Un-taymed |
LaVision |
powerful funky R&B lady, a bit jazz flavor on some tracks (CD-R) |
| April 17, 2004 |
| Smokey Robinson |
Food for the spirit |
Liquid |
wow! wellcome back! Smokey is still Smokey even if this is gospel release! |
| Nathan David |
You are my world |
Prolific Music Group |
smooth yet soulful R&B album! my recent favorite! if you like "modern
soul (in England)", well-worth trying |
| Pete Special |
Mozart street |
Nation |
some cover versions of soul classics, but he's blue-eyed singer in rock/blues
vein |
| Carmen |
Free |
AB Music Group |
the same as Carmen Rodgers on Expansion, different cover, American release |
| April 18, 2004 |
| Alyson Williams |
it's about time |
Three Keys Music |
"more than expected" quality! two cuts with Tony Terry! |
| Pyeng Threadgill |
Sweet home |
Random Choice |
blues hero - Robert Johnson song book, R&B/neo-soul type singings on
some cuts |
| Willie B. |
Dr.Jealous and Ms.Hater |
BAMA |
Willie Beecham? typical recent southern soul singer, some Tyron Davis mould
(CD-R) |
| 24-7n |
The Entity |
Platinum 49 Entertainment |
4 piece male group with harmony, not so strong or soulful......... |
| Bob Baldwin |
Brazil chill |
A440 Music |
popular smooth jazz artist, you'll love vocal track "Last call"
by Zoiea Ohizep |
| April 19, 2004 |
| David Brinston |
The real deal |
R&B |
gritty & soulful southern soul album! include his re-make of "Hit & run" |
| Roger Smith |
Just enough |
Trippin' 'N Rhythm |
smooth jazz keyboard artist, many vocal tracks by Phillip Ingram etc.,
but The Temptations' track is already on his previous album "Consider
this" |
| Howard Tate |
Rediscovered |
Private Music/BMG Music |
USA album + bonus track "Are you lonely for me baby?" + never-before-released
"I'm a man" (recorded in '73) |
| Keith Martin |
Love of my life |
EMI Philippines |
this Asian edition has 4 bonus tracks (including Boyz II Men medley) +
3 VCD (video) tracks! ballad galore! |
| April 20, 2004 |
| Lamont Dozier |
Reflections of ... |
Jam Right |
re-release of "An American original" album with different cover
& 2 bonus remix tracks |
| Jim Bennett |
Portraint of a masterpiece |
Ja Ben |
his first solo album, some cuts with Roy C & Lady Mary, deep &
soulful singings here & there! (CD-R) |
| Keith Wonderboy Johnson |
New season |
Verity |
male gospel with soulful voice, moderate R&B flavor |
| V.A. |
Detroit soul |
Unisex |
don't expect '60s northern soul compilation album! this is modern day Detroit
sound - Amp Fiddler, Dwele etc. |
| April 21, 2004 |
| LJ |
Well runs dry |
Echols |
another "LJ", not duo but solo singer named Herman "LJ"
Echols Jr. from Texas, southern soul with a little urban groove, 8 tracks
(mini CD) |
| Roberta Thomas |
Praise him |
Reigning |
female gospel by R&B style singings (CD-R) |
| Andre' Harris |
It was Jesus |
East End |
2 songs 3 versions, contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor (CD single) |
| Pastor Michael F. Mack & friends |
I am persuaded |
BOG |
pure traditional gospel, but what a voice! |
| April 22, 2004 |
| Kool & The Gang |
The hits : reloaded n odyssey |
Unique Corp |
incredible line-up! Beverly Brown, Lil Kim, Ashanti, Angie Stone, Blackstreet
etc.... with this legendary group! 2 volume set, Japanese release |
| Carmen Tilman |
I'm going all the way |
Heaven Bound |
gospel lyrics but this is SOUTHERN SOUL, if gospel'n soul is your bag,
this is recommended album (CD-R) |
| Tyrone |
I know |
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Tyrone Triggs, romantic R&B slow + hiphop/funk song, 2 songs (CD single,
CD-R) |
| The Chosen Sons of Lusby Maryland |
Something good for everyone |
Christian Production |
5 piece male gospel group, "You're the reason" has "deep soul ballad" sound |
| April 23, 2004 |
| Marcus Malone |
Blue radio |
Redline |
this "blues" album has one traditional "deep" styled
ballad "Bended knee", his 3rd album |
| Patrick Vining Band |
That a way you move me |
PVB Entertainment |
also one deep styled ballad "I don't know what you got but it's got
me" in this blue-eyed blues album, his 2nd release? |
| Vorriece |
Urban worship :01 this time |
Fresh Oil |
former Santana lead singer, urban gospel with very strong R&B edge! my recent favorite! |
| JAS |
Talkin' all that |
Twin |
also "sounda-like-R&B" type gospel, male singer |
| April 24, 2004 |
| Michael |
This is love |
Ke'Shyia |
Michael R. Perry, oldschool R&B with tender & floating vibe, Curtis
Mayfirld influence? |
| Public Announcement! |
Chicago soul |
1Time |
yes, "modern" Chicago soul album, includes a few cuts from Ace's solo album |
| Dannie |
Suspended in time |
Horoscope |
Eddie Kendricks or Smokey Robinson follower? oldschool "sweet" soul |
| J.Gulli |
Into the light |
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smooth R&B with oldschool groove, mainly downtempo tracks |
| April 25, 2004 |
| Embrace |
Friends |
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male/female gospel trio with SOULFUL voices, "Soul Children"
of today? talk too much? (CD-R) |
| Kat |
same |
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Katarina Mia from Atlanta, female R&B with pop feeling, 7 tracks (mini
CD, CD-R) |
| Elder Connail Johnson |
God in my corner |
Peconn |
pure gospel with soulful voice |
| April 26 2004 |
| Tonya |
Sugar daddy |
Mardi Gras |
better than before (on this label or J-Town)! charming yet GROOVY southern
soul, "Stop chasing what you want" or "Meet me at the party"reminds
me of Veda Brown's "Short stoppin" |
| Lem |
The mad vocalist |
Tyenero |
smooth, sensual & soulful! not bad, worth listening |
| Peter White |
Confidential |
Sony |
smooth-jazz guitarlist, small interest only for the short vocal on "Lost
without your love" |
| Rayford Griffin |
Rebirth of the cool |
RazorEdge |
jazz drummer/vocalist with R&B feeling |
| Pamela G |
Smooth "but" deadly |
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Etta James is her mentor? jazzy blues + R&B, only 4 tracks (CD single, CD-R) |
| April 27, 2004 |
| Keith Martin |
Validated |
G-Music |
nice blend of slow jams & "beat" ballads, my recent favorite
album! try this! |
| 21C-B-Boyz |
Now or never |
21st Century Blues |
hiphop blues (?) duo from New Orleans - Chris Thomas & Baby Wolf, modern
approach with "rap" but I prefer some R&B flavored tracks
such as "Get wit U" or "Celestial body" |
| Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience |
Creole for kidz and the history of zydeco |
Terrance Simien Music |
too "bizarre" for serious R&B listeners? this Louisiana zydeco
album has one southern-soul influenced track "Take care of the children" |
| April 28, 2004 |
| Jo Jo Benson |
Back! ... with friends |
Gulf Coast |
album credit tells that only 4 tracks are "new" and others from
his rare "Nothing can stand in our way" album, but the new "Do
it right now" should be sung by Roscoe Robinson, anyway full of
'70s southern soul mood with Jo Jo's soulful voice! |
| Jeff Hendrick |
Bout time |
Bout time |
you already know about him on "Cafe de Soul" compilation album,
this blue-eyed singer can sing! |
| April 29, 2004 |
| Jasper |
From my perspective |
Industry Phunk |
his 2nd album, soft delicate yet soulful! |
| Charles Wilson |
If heartaches were nickels |
Delmark |
his first album on this label, "hard" soul'n blues with tight
back band including Little Milton or Carl Weathersby, includes cover of
"Losin' boy" & "I like your style" |
| April 30, 2004 |
| Cheneta |
It was you |
D2 Entertainment |
mainstream downtempo track by "new" female singer, soon full
album? 1 song 4 versions (CD single) |
| Red Bone Ruby |
Who ya gonna do? |
Dawg Gone Mess |
3 funky downtempo R&B tracks, female singer (CD single) |
| The legendary...Waldo Weathers |
Love groove |
Love groove |
Nashville's saxophonist/vocalist who worked with James Brown for over 12
years, soul/funk/hiphop mix, sometime sounds like Barry White or Grover
Washington (CD-R) |
| 2am |
Lazy daze |
MOB |
male duo, emotional tracks with minimum hiphop influence, 2 songs 3 versions |
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