| Just arrived at July 1, 2004 |
| Tyrone Thomas |
Now |
Butah Beat |
ex The Whole Darn Family singer, smooth "soul" with his baritone
voice, full of '70s or '80s feel |
| Huriah Boynton |
Greatest hits - If you can't help me, please don't stop me |
Fast Track |
his last "Huriah has arrived from the planet" album (minus 1
track) + 2 new songs 3 versions, gospel music by traditional Sam Cooke
or strongly R&B driven styles, guests like Al Hudson & One Way,
E.J.Johnson & Enchantment etc. |
| July 2, 2004 |
| Sonny Garr |
Mood of love |
Vjoint |
veteran Chicago singer sings many sides of "mood of love", a
bit old style but still sounds "mellow" for today's R&B listeners |
| MAX |
My story...in divine order |
DramaKween Music |
female R&B with funk feel, some aggressive or explicit lyrics |
| Blaze |
Found love |
West End |
continuous mix of 15 tracks by Blaze, Peven Everett, Joi Cardwell, Ambrosia,
Arnold Jarvis etc., "warm" mix album |
| July 3, 2004 |
| Faith |
14:29 |
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gospel version of "Shai", lots of "harmony" slowies! |
| in s WAY |
Over and over |
W.G.I. Music |
more "jazzy" harmony gospel than above! too sophisticated for R&B lovers |
| Willie Forrest |
Back on track! |
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R&B inspired gospel, I like "Arms open wide" |
| Sugarshane |
For guinevere : to hell and back |
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pop with "soul" feeling, Canadian blue-eyed singer |
| D'Laniger |
Mellowland |
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smooth jazz in "mellowland", 4 vocal cuts |
| Lamont Johnson |
This must be Heaven 2004 |
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smooth jazz bassist/singer, some vocal tracks, title track with Belita
Woods! |
| July 4, 2004 |
| The Steelers |
Sing the many sides of soul |
New Sound |
my favorite oldschool group from Chicago! almost duplicates with their
last"Delicious" or very rare "With a message" albums,
but still worth listening their soulful harmony vocals (CD-R) |
| V.A |
Lo down 2 |
RMR |
nice compilation album of SOULFUL modern R&B! Derrick Dixon, Angelo Ray, Jr., The Jonz, OUI, Big Jim etc., TRY! |
| July 5, 2004 |
| Future |
Over you |
Jabez |
sensual but soulful male singer like Maxwell (CD-R) |
| Bobby Bowens |
Great, great woman |
T.S. |
lots of mid tempo groovers!! this veteran New York singer recently moved
to@Florida |
| July 6, 2004 |
| Robert Miller |
I give you praise |
3 Dar |
smooth gospel by R&B style, worth trying! |
| Dave Hanlon's Cookbook |
Live |
Tasty Tracks |
(blue-eyed) funky old school R&B band featuring black lady singer "Ava
Andrews", she sounds like Etta James |
| Conte |
No doubts no borders |
Omega Sounds |
so called "christian rappers", few R&B vocal |
| Michael Grant |
Body talk |
Mad Planet Entertainment |
influenced by Jimi Hendrix or Prince?? pretentious! (CD-R) |
| Rachel Black |
same |
The Black Label |
urban R&B in the "street", 5 tracks only (mini CD) |
| July 7, 2004 |
| Chandlar |
Strong emotion |
Kara |
nice R&B crooner, the son of Kermit Chandler of The Sheperds, sensual
yet soulful singings , a bit like Smokey Robinson |
| N-Tense |
Finally, a reason to listen |
Outlandish |
their 2nd album, oldschool group style R&B, emotional lead singers
with harmony, no album jacket (CD-R) |
| July 8, 2004 |
| Nashid's |
Studio concepts |
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lots of smooth yet soulful slowies, male singer from New Jersy (CD-R) |
| Violand |
The album cool fest |
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laidback R&B with hiphop influence, male singer, no cover jacket |
| Shei Atlins |
Life in stereo |
Soul muzick |
gospel lyrics but almost sounds like contemporary female R&B, not bad
so try! |
| Jimmy Brown |
They call me dad |
Dadd's Production Inc. |
ex Brick singer/sax player, sax laiden old school funk'n R&B (CD-R) |
| De'Adrian |
All night |
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male ballad, one song (CD single, CD-R) |
| July 9, 2004 |
| Kimmie Swan |
Nobody but me |
Sasshaye |
female R&B mixed with pop, jazz & funk |
| Tashara |
Next in line |
Shi |
female singer from Florida, urban R&B, not so special |
| Betty Lea and Vicky Loonie |
Stan'n up |
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"R&B-sounda-like" gospel, reminds me Aretha? one song (CD
single, CD-R) |
| July 10, 2004 |
| The Reid Brothers featuring "Lil" Millie |
Take a ride on the blues train |
C-Boy |
downhome blues album, contains some R&B or funky tracks such as "I
don't want my baby to stroke me like that" |
| Rufus Wonder |
Tell me so |
O'Star |
a blend of his soul classics from 1967 (2 tracks) and some of his latest
releases (4 tracks), special edition for the Los Angels Classic Soul Festival
2004, old school R&B! (CD-R) |
| The Spiritual Six of Macon, GA |
Still standing ... solid as a rock |
Muscadine Music |
traditiona gospel music, too "gospel" even if you like downhome southern R&B |
| July 11, 2004 |
| Felton Offard |
Rise |
Waldon |
gospel guitarist/singer, more "soulful" than George Benson? |
| Gerald Albright |
Kickin' it up |
GRP |
sax fusion album, include slow vocal track "Condition of my heart"
by Shawn Stockman |
| Regina Belle |
Lazy afternoon |
Peak |
not pure R&B but jazzy vocal album featuring many "standard"
songs, for late night listening? |
| July 12, 2004 |
| Tommy Brown |
Feeling |
T's Up |
emotional singer with "downhome" feel, I like "Givin upon
love" etc., not bad! |
| Geri King |
Always |
Nuendo Music Group |
R&B + pop + jazz, "mature" mood |
| July 13, 2004 |
| Bruce Sims |
Closer |
Black Jack |
gospel lyrics but sounds like high tenor R&B, include cover version
of "You make me feel brand new", real "find"! |
| Neal Jones |
Stepping out in power |
Coah Music |
contemporary gospel, R&B influence on some tracks like "The Lord your God" |
| V.A |
Power of soul : A tribute to Jimi Hendrix |
Experience Hendrix |
many R&B artists such as Musiq, Earth Wind & Fire, Bootsy Collins,
Chaka Khan and Sounds of Blackness in "HENDRIX" fashion! not
recommended for pure R&B listeners? |
| July 14, 2004 |
| The Velons |
Here's to you! |
BJM |
veteran group! lots of doowoppin' soul harmony ballads but sometimes sounds
"jazzy" |
| Candy Dixon |
Thank you |
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female gospel, some traditional some modern sounds |
| July 15, 2004 |
| Wilton Lombard |
Don't give up on love |
Hep' Me |
more "urban" feel than other Senator Jones' releases, but still
sounds soulful & "southern" |
| Carl Marshall |
Taking it to a higher level |
Gift |
R&B dancers with '80s funk feel + mellow ballads |
| C'Leb |
On my way |
Electric DJ |
mellow male ballad, only one track (CD single, CD-R) |
| Nu Jeruzalem |
same |
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5 piece (one female & four male) modern gospel bands with moderate
R&B flavor, I like "Can't nobody" |
| Jimmy Lewis |
Lighten up |
Miss Butch |
his "usual" southern soul sound with nice lyrics! but less impressive
than before? |
| July 16, 2004 |
| Peggy Scott - Adams |
God can ... and he will |
Mardi Gras |
she's going back to church? all gospel songs in her usual "southern
soul" atmosphere |
| Jonathan Dunn |
Another level |
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contemporary gospel with R&B influence |
| Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. |
got my mojo working |
Sound of New Orleans |
all cover versions of alltime R&B classics by zydeco singer, very few
zydeco sound, "You really got a hold on me" etc. |
| Tim Davis |
Don't wanna go back |
Omnipotent |
male gospel with moderate R&B flavor |
| Los Souls |
Life for me |
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rap'n R&B with "gospel" lyrics, male duo |
| July 17, 2004 |
| Patrick Henry |
Mr.Excitement 2004 |
Lock Douwne |
gritty southern R&B album, sometimes "rough" but deep & soulful enough |
| Jafar |
same |
Jaffar Curry Music |
male sinfer from Florida, smooth R&B with pop flavor, not so special for me |
| July 18, 2004 |
| Roy Roberts & Johnny Rawls |
Partners and friends |
Rock House |
Sam & Dave or Mel & Tim of new millennium? not guitar driven blues
album but old R&B sound, some "beach" tracks |
| Krystal Green |
Lost myself |
Tron Productions |
female R&B with "alternative" feel, 3 songs 6 versions (CD single) |
| Thaddeus Carlton |
same |
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all slowies, a bit monotonous & boring (CD-R) |
| W.C. Clark |
Deep in the heart |
Alligator |
Texas blues meets gospel-rich Memphis soul? well produced blues'n soul
album! try! |
| July 19, 2004 |
| Mitch |
I don't know why |
S&H |
downhome singer from Georgia with reggae influence, some instrumental tracks,
6 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Kenny Sara & The Sounds of New Orleans |
Gumbo |
KKaremusic Co. |
nostalgic New Orleans sound, some R&B tracks like "Never found
a girl", too "old" for today's listeners? |
| July 20, 2004 |
| The Legendary Fatback Band |
Second generation |
Ace |
they're back with 15 brand new songs with today's R&B flavor, still
sounds@solid funk with throbbing beat |
| Anthony Antoine |
Songs from my closet |
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his 5th release? R&B with pop, dance and hiphop influences, some "gay"
lrics |
| July 21, 2004 |
| V.A. |
Hot new southern soul hits II |
Mardi Gras |
big stars" in southern R&B circuit, familiar tracks by The Love
Doctor, Sir Charles Jones, Terry Wright, X-Man etc. plus two unissued by
new star named Sorrento Ussery |
| Generation J |
Secret place |
Word |
very contemporary gospel by "two males & two females" group |
| July 22, 2004 |
| J.J. Bin Judah |
Love, come out with your hands up |
King Cat |
gritty singer like Roy C, full of "slow & deep" tracks |
| V.A |
New world order volume 1 |
World WIDE |
compilation of modern R&B from New Jersy, street edged R&B, dance
or house flavored tracks by unknown singers (CD-R) |
| Danny |
Temporary world |
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gospel lyrics in R&B fashion, not "hard" but laidback jazzy sounds |
| July 23, 2004 |
| Wilson Meadows |
Back to basics |
BGR/M&M |
one of his best? title says all, real oldschool soul with southern flavor,
few duplicates with his previous albums |
| Big Al Downing |
Greatest hits volume #1 |
MEGA International |
"country music" by this veteran "black" singer, not
all the latest recordings, ignore this! |
| Eddie Ruth Bradford |
Too close to the mirror |
Juana |
southern gospel, too much gospel for R&B lovers? but Frederick Knight
on back vocal |
| Terrell |
A journey through love |
PEG |
not Terrell Carter but young gospel singer from Malacco roster, sensitive
yet soulful like Smoky Robinson! |
| V.A. |
Tribute to Usher |
MMIV Tribute |
one of "tribute" series, Rhashidi, Emil Campbell & John Richardson
singes Usher's big hits |
| July 24, 2004 |
| Frayne |
same |
Omtown |
three piece group featuring female singer, contemporary R&B with mellow
feeling, some jazzy feel |
| Aya |
Strange flower |
Naked Music VYC |
sophisticated urban sound inspired by "house music", female singer,
not for this page viewers? |
| July 25, 2004 |
| Tamyra Gray |
The dreamer |
19 |
"American Idol" finalist! becomes the second Whitney Houston? pop R&B sound |
| Crea |
My story |
Aezra |
contemporary female R&B with neo-soul touch |
| July 26 2004 |
| Kirk Hendrix |
It's all good |
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lots of "soulful" urban jam!! my recent favorite album, well-worth
listening (CD-R) |
| Stanley James |
I'm not the one |
SJ |
oldschool R&B in newer fashion, romantic & sometimes sexy singings
with "pop" sense (CD-R) |
| - |
Household name |
SJ |
| Seaside |
Roller coaster love |
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"oldies" sound by "4 males & one female" group,
covers of soul classics with influences of doowop or rock'n roll (CD-R) |
| July 27, 2004 |
| Charli' |
Can I dance 2nite |
Hot Like "Fire" |
oldschool R&B with strong southern flavor, female singer from Louisiana,
5 tracks 6 versions (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Tanya Fermin |
Special invitation |
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jazzy R&B lady from westcoast, sultry yet sexy |
| Belinda |
He loves me |
Blinda Music |
mind-soothing gospel by beautiful lady with "pop R&B" flavor |
| July 28, 2004 |
| Kisha Griffin |
Chit chat'n |
Kissher Music |
mainstream female R&B sound, sultry yet sexy (CD-R) |
| Josephine |
Sweet harmony |
Kixx |
female singer with strong "neo-soul" flavor, sometimes sounds
jazzy, her 2nd album |
| Egheosa |
Love fantasies |
Sophia Music |
dreamy R&B slowies with a bit jazzy sense, female singer, 2 songs 3
versions, not bad (CD single) |
| JMZ |
First love |
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James Mitchell's (JMZ) music is R&B flavored gospel, especialy '70s
or '80s feel |
| July 29, 2004 |
| Sam Taylor |
Biggest dream |
Back Alley |
mainly blues with R&B or country flavor, he still can sing very deep,
too much "violin" on backing sound?, Dutch release |
| Pat Brown |
For your information only |
Tapna |
typical style of southern blues'n soul! lots of deep goodies, her best
album? |
| July 30, 2004 |
| Michael Cooper |
Are we cool |
Thump |
lots of groovymid tempo tracks & some favorable slowies, ex Con Funk
Shun, nice album! |
| Gladyz E. Thomas |
My place |
ThomTay |
groovy female R&B with "mature" feeling, include the cover
of "You can't blame love", 6 tracks (mini CD) |
| July 31, 2004 |
| Will Brock |
A letter from eye to I |
Dirty Hat |
more than expected! full of emotional R&B tracks! |
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