| Just arrived at June 1, 2004 |
| Parkes |
Heart & soul (nexus) |
Comin Atcha |
Parkes Stewart! gospel lyrics but sounds like sweet & romantic R&B!
more "soulful" than recent Smokey's gospel release |
| Eugene Cole & Persuaded |
Jesus is the balm |
Jabez |
pure gospel by soulful singer, few interest for R&B listeners |
| June 2, 2004 |
| Geno "G-Love" Stanley |
It must be love |
LVNV |
smooth yet soulful R&B by oldschool style, mainly downtempo (CD-R) |
| Paradyme featuring Annette Batie |
Lies |
Three 2 Go |
female SOULFUL ballads! not on their albums, 2 songs 7 versions (CD single,
CD-R) |
| Roy Tyler & New Directions |
Three way calling |
Severn |
gospel meets oldschool R&B? guests such as Raphael Saadig, Clarence
Fountain of The Blind Boys of Alabama |
| Missay Renee |
I feel |
Camp Bermiss |
3 songs 4 versions, contemporary R&B with pop feeling (CD single) |
| The Williams Brothers & their superstar friends |
SoulLink live |
Blackberry |
what's line up! "live" with Lee Williams, The Canton Spirituals,
Slim & the Supreme Angels etc! "southern gospel" galore that
starts from cover of "Love train" |
| June 3, 2004 |
| Gary Brown with Feelings |
Doin' it live |
Gabbro |
sax player/singer, most soulful among his albums, comfort for ears |
| Basil Hennely |
Herban spice |
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"dance & slow" by smooth crooner but not so special |
| Bishop Joe Simon & Joshua Simon |
Wisdom & understanding! |
Chicago Plus |
finaly the album, Joe's gospel singings with his son Joshua's rap backed
by the TEMPTATIONS! but Temps? why? |
| PC Munoz and the Amen Corner |
California |
Beevine |
mixture of R&B, rap and techno-funk, bay-area group |
| Marva Wright |
Blues queen of New Orleans |
Mardi Gras |
"best-of" album, but "Ghetto woman""I will survive""At
last""I'll take care of you" are new to me? |
| Sweet Jimmie |
Big pretty papa |
BDR |
2 songs 3 versions, funkish blues, not for today's R&B listeners (CD single) |
| Abstract |
Winning hand |
11th Commandment |
Jazz Crusaders meets The Meters? jazzy & funky, some vocal cuts |
| Soul Pharaoh |
same |
Malibu Sound |
more funky R&B sound than above, female or soulful male singer, a few
world-beat influence |
| June 4, 2004 |
| e.nez |
The reason wqhy |
Tunnel Vision |
gospel lyrics in " street" influenced R&B sounds! not bad |
| Chancellor a.k.a. Lil'C |
Thug luv |
Dollyhood |
"rap meets R&B" singer but emotional singings |
| Men of Standard |
It's a new day |
Malaco |
my favorite gospel group! southern gospel but with traditional R&B
influence, their 4th album |
| June 5, 2004 |
| Daemine |
Just n time |
Daebiz Entertainment |
pronounced "day-me-en", soulful R&B with passionate voice! some reggae feel |
| Super Percy |
Is it real |
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gritty & downhome singer, southern R&B with funky or blues influences
(CD-R) |
| June 6, 2004 |
| Q-Pidd |
Strictly physical |
Solemate Entertainment |
lots of slow jams! emotional male singer, 8 tracks only |
| Frank Mendenhall |
Hard times |
Wurst Act |
most "southern R&B" among his 4 albums, deep slow or funky
blues with "ghetto" feel |
| Flawless/EfaTazz |
Pretty ugly |
Entune Entertainment |
Flawless is female trio from California, sung with male rapper named EfaTazz,
street edged R&B |
| June 7, 2004 |
| Patrick Green |
Still a thrill |
Accross The Board |
gritty & deep southern soul, "I need love" is real slow burner! |
| T-West |
Cobb's Creek Park |
Empress |
mainstream female R&B with "neo-soul" touch, 3 songs (CD single) |
| HjayH |
A Christian woman |
Melted Ice |
sounda-like-"old school" R&B! one song 4 versions (CD single) |
| O. Cooper |
same |
Behind Gates Entertainment |
ex. Otis & Shugg!! soulful slow jams in a mellow tone, my recent favorite |
| June 8, 2004 |
| Rick Lawson |
Ladies night |
Ecko |
the 4th release on this label, southern party atmosphere with soulful singings |
| Tarralyn Ramsey |
same |
Casablanca |
strong R&B with gospel roots |
| Byron Chambers |
My testimony |
Master Management |
modern gospel with much "talkbox" |
| Euge Groove |
Livin' large |
Narada |
smooth jazz album featuring a few vocal cuts |
| June 9, 2004 |
| Slipdisk |
Ruckus |
Slipdisk Dot Net |
blue-eyed funk/R&B band, some "soul" vocals |
| The best of Robert "Soulp" Campbell |
same |
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old recordings?? many cover versions of old R&B/blues favorites, soulful
voice with '60s style, a bit hodgepodge? |
| June 10, 2004 |
| Robert C. Williams |
miss you so bad |
RC |
gospel with Smoky Robinson feel, falsetto singer ex. The Gospel Keynotes!(CD-R) |
| Adonis |
Acoustically speaking |
Mocha Kissed Entertainment |
emotional singings in "acoustic" setting, Maxwell type? (CD-R) |
| Nimat |
I still need you |
N.A.S. Productions, Inc. |
female singer influenced by Lauren Hill, "neo-soul" sound |
| Corey Action |
Time for some action |
New Style Motherlode |
bay-area funk with much hiphop sense |
| June 11, 2004 |
| George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic |
Instant live |
George Clinton Enterprise |
real "live" from Portland, official 3 volume set with not-so-good
sound quality, sometimes reminds me of their golden days but sometimes
boring (CD-R) |
| Deborah Coleman |
What about love? |
Telark |
female blues singer, few R&B cuts |
| June 12, 2004 |
| V.A. |
New York soul |
Unisex |
the 3rd release in this series, more "street" flavor than others,
DJ Spina feat. Angela Johnson, McKay, Nick Rolfe, Big Brooklyn Red, Alison
Crockett etc. |
| Vanessa Freeman |
Shades |
Chilifunk |
don't suprise at the Japanese narration on intro, typical recent UK groove! |
| Adriana Evans |
Nomadic |
Next Thing |
the long-awaited her 2nd album, mixture of traditional R&B, folk ,
jazz or even Brazillian, neo-soul? no! Adriana's music! |
| Grainger |
Twin phase |
Cafe de Soul |
UK reissue of their 2 albums - Phase I ('96) & II('02), smooth jazzy
sounds with soulful yet sophisticated vocal tracks by Maysa Leak, Tre Jonz,
T'hai & Dawn Rosinson |
| June 13, 2004 |
| Willie Walker and the Butanes |
Right where I belong |
One On One |
well done Willie! well done The Butanes! and well done Colin (producer)!
this reminds me of the golden days of "deep soul", one of the
very best newly recording "southern soul" album! |
| June 14, 2004 |
| Da Problemsolvas |
Every woman deserves 2 B satisfied |
Over 25 Sound |
ex Zapp singer - Big Robb's new project, full of SOUTHERN SOUL TRACKS by
Malaco/Echo style with his "usual" touch! unexpected suprise! |
| Mr. David |
Jody is back |
Tony Mercedes |
also real "find"!! nice blend of "urban mellow", "oldschool"
and "southern R&B", well-worth listening! |
| Anthony Evans |
Even more |
INO |
contemporary male gospel, mind-soothing |
| June 15, 2004 |
| Val Watson, Urbal |
same |
Thump |
ex. Club Nouveau singer, laidback R&B with a touch of funk, many guests
like George Clinton, Bootsy Collins, Gerald Albright etc. |
| Tyshena |
Take as is |
X-Ray |
female R&B with influences of funk, "street" & even ragga |
| Stylus |
Still alive |
Empire |
do you remember this Australian group who once recorded an album for Motown?
yes, reunited & "still alive", some covers of soul classics,
"comfort" for my ears |
| June 16, 2004 |
| Andra Cross |
My thoughts |
Habakkuk |
oldschool R&B singer with soulful voice, mainly downtempo tracks including
cover of Otis Redding (CD-R) |
| General Johnson & The Chairmen of The Board |
All in the family |
Xcel Music Group |
still "hero" on beach music scene, many duplicates with their
previous albums |
| June 17, 2004 |
| Bernard Dillard |
All my love |
Bernydee Production |
oldschool R&B with pop sense, some emotional tracks |
| Ed N. Sted |
The analog years : a funky taste vol.1 |
Ultra Raw |
too "raw", one slow song, no need to buy? 7 tracks (mini CD, CD-R) |
| JHJ |
same |
Coyote |
emotional male singer, almost slowies, 4 tracks (mini CD) |
| June 18, 2004 |
| D.L.Wilson |
Candy lover |
Lay'd Bac Ent. |
romantic yet soulful R&B slowies with "oldschool" vibe, reminiscent
of '70 or '80s soul group, 6 tracks only (CD-R) |
| Innerlude |
Something about my girl |
Straight Hits |
the 2nd album by this agian/american male group from bay area, romantic
singings with beautiful & tight harmony! one track with Pinay |
| June 19, 2004 |
| Marva King |
Light of day |
Marvalous Works Entertainment |
variety of styles from neo-soul to funkish tunes |
| Tony Hilbert II |
In his presence |
Spirit in Motion |
only few tracks have some interest for R&B listeners, male gospel |
| Patiokings |
Brand new bag |
The Other Room |
laidback jazz-funk influenced by street style R&B, blue-eyed group |
| June 20, 2004 |
| Kim Ballard & Friends |
Go back |
John The 8th Publishing |
neo-soul or jazzy R&B, 6 tracks only |
| Sonya Kaye |
Stick to it |
SKYTY Productions |
from her upcoming album, R&B with a groove, only one track (CD single) |
| Q & the Struggles |
Hard R&B |
Struggle Free Inc. |
if you like D'Angelo, well worth trying, "old wine in new bottle" type |
| June 21, 2004 |
| John Gray |
Journey |
MannaGod |
male gospel but sounds like soulful R&B on some tracks |
| raY'mond |
Underground studio project |
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hiphop meets R&B, gospel roots? (CD-R) |
| Dennis Wright |
Don't wait |
Durango |
mixture of traditional gospel, R&B and blues? not for today's R&B
listeners |
| June 22, 2004 |
| Ellis Hall |
Straight ahead |
CrossOver |
produced by late Ray Chales, ex Philly Devotion singer, gospel tinged R&B
with tight back sounds! |
| Indigo Vibe featuring Rob Walker Jr. |
Buscando la Paz |
Sey Whut |
smooth jazz + funk + R&B, over half are instrumental tracks |
| The Vikings |
Everybody loves Marvin |
Brainpower |
too many releases with too many duplicates but CD (not CD-R) release this
time, 10 tracks, jacket is still home-made |
| June 23, 2004 |
| Angela Johnson |
Got tolet it go |
Purpose/Columbia |
nice UK female R&B! the 2nd solo album by ex Cooly's Hot Box singer,
Japanese release only |
| Portrait |
Share my love |
Soul Japan |
lots of '80s feel HARMONY slowies, the 4th album by this veteran group,
the label name is "Soul Japan" but can't find/buy in Japan, why? |
| Mike Jimenez |
The power project |
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R&B with latin flavor, some "oldschool" singings on slow
or dance tracks, better than expected (CD-R) |
| Byther Smith |
Throw away the book |
Black & Tan |
modern Chicago blues album, two Bobby Bland-ish slow tracks |
| June 24, 2004 |
| Jamie Jones |
Illuminate |
Genesis |
ex All-4-One singer sings "gospel with strong influence of R&B"!
one track with All-4-One |
| The Blue Method |
Kill the music vol.1 |
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this Philly funk band has really soulful singer - Brian Williams, powerful! |
| Zigaboo Modeliste |
I'm on the right track |
JZM |
ex Meters drummer/vocalist, his 2nd solo album, N.O. funk'n R&B but
not so special |
| June 25, 2004 |
| Gary U.S. Bonds |
Back in 20 |
M.C. |
comeback album with Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny & Phoebe Snow,
include the cover of "I've got dreams to remember" |
| Vanessa Williams |
Here I go again |
Bajada |
mind-soothing gospel with a touch of R&B, her 2nd album |
| Tracy Worth |
Don't let Heaven pass you by |
Serenity |
"sounda-like-R&B" type gospel, one track with Melvin Williams |
| Oshia Ky |
Day by day |
Curve Dominant |
female singer from Philly, raw R&B with "street" feel (CD-R) |
| Melani Blythe |
SoulSearchers, Entertainment presents |
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"usual" female R&B, no cover jacket (CD-R) |
| June 26 2004 |
| The Legendary Escorts |
The R&B menagerie |
TLE Music Productions |
wow! wellcome back! Reginald Haynes, William Martin & LaGrand Harris!
they still sounds very sweeeet with harmony! |
| Israel and New Breed |
Live from another level |
Integrity |
too much "gospel" for R&B listeners, 2 volume-set |
| Jay R Ell |
I got everything |
London Elliott Music |
male duo, crossover of R&B, gospel & hiphop, not so special |
| Big Pimp Jones |
Dollar major, neighborhood playa |
Akhenation Music |
dirty rap with little influences of R&B and funk |
| June 27, 2004 |
| Timothy Anderson |
The arrival |
T. Andersongs Music |
contemporary gospel with R&B flavor |
| V.A. |
Gospel Today presents Praise & Worship volume 2 |
Verity |
allstar showcase of Verity records "live", Marvin Sapp, Vickie
Winans, Tonex, Donnie McClurkin, Canton Spirituals, Virtue etc., pure gospel
galore! |
| Dr. John |
N'awlinz disdat or d'udda |
EMI |
also allstar showcase from New Orleans, some R&B singers such as Mavis
Staples or Cyril Neville, but not for "usual" R&B listeners |
| Anduze |
Oracle |
Unsigned |
his 2nd album, "neo-soul" sound by his warm voice, smooth ballads
& groovy midtempo tracks |
| June 28, 2004 |
| Livin Out Loud |
Then + now |
Visions In Motion |
L.A. based band but their new album is distributed by JetStar in UK, oldschool
flavor & one of their best album |
| Queen |
Restoration |
Q.B.G. Inc. |
female gospel with jazz or R&B influences, 5 tracks only (mini CD) |
| Michaux |
Just |
MX |
blue-eyed male singer, mainly downtempo tracks with "urban jam"
feel, some gospel lyrics |
| June 29, 2004 |
| Terry Klientell |
Everything you need |
RXL Recordings |
smooth R&B with hiphop drive |
| Monte |
Playing with their hearts |
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the 2nd album, hiphop edged "street R&B", don't confuse with
(almost) the same name singer who was released "Dreams come true"
album |
| Sean Miranda |
Throw ya hands |
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formerly as just "Miranda", 2 sexy slowies 4 versions (CD single, CD-R) |
| Troke |
Better late than never... |
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pop R&B with strong latino flavor, some tracks sung by Spanish, 7 tracks
(mini CD) |
| Mari |
A little misunderstanding |
Butter Baby |
produced by Lamar & Judy Thomas, groovy female R&B, 3 songs 7 versions
(CD single) |
| Wayne Powell |
Let the sun comes out |
Ca-Bran-Sha |
originaly released in mid '90s but recently resurfaced on the market, traditional
gospel, include one classical southern soul style slow "Looking back |
| June 30, 2004 |
| RG |
The project |
2-7-2 |
modern gospel with strong R&B flavor, my recent favorite! |
| Traci Mattison |
Lament |
Williams Production |
mellow yet soulful female R&B with neo-soul or jazz influences |
| Lonnie Youngblood |
In the garden vol.I & vol.II |
Deblon Music |
veteran New Jersy sax man, he's coming to play in Yokohama this summer,
gospel instrumental album with fewer vocal tracks (than his last "Count
your blessings" album) |
| Renee |
Flavor of the day |
Two Brothers |
nice female R&B, "oldschool meets new school" type |
| Brydge |
Crossover |
X-Ray |
underated three piece male group, "street" flavored R&B with
harmony, many slow ballads |
| Ben Tankard |
Piano prophet |
Verity |
gospel meets smooth jazz, Shirley Murdock sings "Ain't no stoppin'
us now" on the first track |
| James Grear & Compnany featuring Next |
A special place |
Liquid 8 |
contemporary gospel, only one track with Next (T-Low's group)! |
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