| Just arrived at February 4, 2005 |
| Vernon Love |
Love's emotions |
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various songs about "love's emotion", mainly slowies but I prefer
his uptempo tracks like "You know" |
| JHJ |
Shine |
Coyote Entertainment |
Jerry Hayden Jr., urban R&B with Luther or Marvin's twist |
| February 2, 2005 |
| Dan Fordham |
DNA make up of a writer |
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the second album after his very in-demand "To whom it may concern",
very nice mix of MELLOW and SOULFUL, "My baby" etc. are my recent
favorites, you should listen this! (CD-R) |
| The Soul Savers |
Testimony |
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traditional male gospel group with Sam Cooke flavor, for Bobby Womach fan
only? (CD-R) |
| Nayo |
Trust me |
Jazzpresso |
3 tracks from her forthcoming album, talented singer I think, contemporary
R&B sound (CD single, CD-R) |
| Malaya |
M unearthed |
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UK lady singer, smooth mix of R&B and dance (CD-R) |
| February 3, 2005 |
| V.A. |
Fried glass onions / Memphis meets The Beatles |
Inside Sounds |
title says all, 14 covers by Memphis artists (black or white), Eddie Harrison,
Bertram Brown (with Hi like sound), Jackie Johnson etc. |
| Debbi Walton |
Still your fool |
Dewdropper |
female "blue-eyed soul" singer who has "warm" voice,
keywords are southern, deep, emotional & bluesy |
| February 4, 2005 |
| Melodic |
From the chair |
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male singer from New York, R&B rap mix (CD-R) |
| Jus-Coz |
same |
T.C.P. & P.W.E. Corporation |
three piece male group, contemporary gospel with R&B flavor, 6 tracks
only (mini CD, CD-R) |
| C. Darrell Bryant |
A celebration of life and love |
Bryant Jones Enterprise |
all cover versions of pop/soul hits, only for late-night listening of mature
listeners? |
| February 5, 2005 |
| Carlton J Smith |
A lifetime of R&B volume 1 |
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oldschool-ish funk sound with earthy vocal, sometimes very downhome feel |
| Tomaca L. Govan |
Can't replace a hug |
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mature R&B singings with jazz influence, Connecticut lady, only 6 tracks
(mini CD, CD-R) |
| Donnell Shawn |
Dreamery |
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melodic songs with haromony, Maxwell follower? (CD-R) |
| February 6, 2005 |
| Jacqui Williams |
It's a soul thing |
Real Side |
contemporary R&B by this talented UK female, catchy yet soulful, 3
songs 4 versions (CD single, CD-R) |
| The Soulnaturals |
Lead me to the water |
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female group with "oldschool" touch (CD-R) |
| Lecnie |
Real soul |
Real Side |
catchy but soulful lady from UK label, Joss Stone follower? I like her
"The river" etc. (CD-R) |
| February 7, 2005 |
| Olu |
Beatiful place |
AXS |
do you still remember his "Soul catcher" album? ex Boys Choir
of Harlem singer, unique approach to R&B, gospel & hiphop by his
own delicate voice |
| Honey Brown |
same |
Platinum Rush |
contemporary female R&B, more soulful than Faith Evans? better than
expected!(CD-R) |
| Adam |
Determination |
Music Montaj, Inc. |
looks young but sounds traditional singing style with soulful sounds, worth
listening! |
| Tracy Hamlin |
Seasons |
DMH Music |
remember her vocals in many albums of "Pieces of a Dream"? mixture
of R&B, neo-soul & jazz into an "adult" contemporary
offering |
| Conya Doss |
Just because |
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her long-awaited second album! typical "neo-soul" sound, filled
with an organic, sensual, funky & soulful vibes |
| February 8, 2005 |
| The Love Doctor |
Let's have some fun |
Hep' Me |
his 4th album from Senator Jones' label, his "usual" & "typical"
southern soul sound, no funk no blues |
| Shilo |
It's about that time |
Off The Hook |
at last available at Japanese record shops, 4 piece male group with tight
harmony, not so dynamic but fully soulful singings, include the cover of
"A change is gonna come"!! |
| Brother II Brother |
I do love U |
Cocktails and Love Songs Entertainment |
old-fashioned SWEET ballad with "narration", my recent favorite!
2 songs (CD single) |
| February 9, 2005 |
| Sven Zetterberg |
Moving in the right direction |
Last Buzz |
blue-eyed singer from Sweden, lots of "mellow groove", "oldschool"
or "classic style soul" tracks, how'bout the deepies like "I'm
in the wrong"? |
| Bloodstone |
Now!...that's what I'm talkin' about |
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Charles Love & Charles McCormick still sing "oldschool" slowies
with harmony, not their best but...... |
| February 10, 2005 |
| V.A. |
Chicago soul sessions volume 1 |
Listen Up |
credited as "a collection of soul, funk and jazz featuring a stellar
line-up of Chicago's underground artists" on the cover, yes! that's
true, you'll like the sophisticated soulfullness by Cherisse or Kevin Chandler
etc., please see more details on our featured artists section |
| Wallace Rahming |
Restored |
Tri-Ram |
male gospel with a little R&B flavor |
| February 11, 2005 |
| Doramus |
The truth and then some |
Setting The Pace |
"soulful contemporary R&B" meets hiphop, new talented male
singer from Tennessee |
| James Daniels |
We need you now |
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male gospel with R&B flavor |
| Urban Vibe |
Get a groove on |
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UK trio featuring (blue-eyed) female singer Juliette Leon, urban "mellow
groove" with funk touch, please hear more Juliette on "Cafe de
Soul" album CD-R) |
| February 12, 2005 |
| Lugo |
Burning love |
Love Kiss Music |
urban R&B with smooth & groovy vibes, almost "mid-tempo"
tracks, sung by all English but with some latin flavor |
| Chadwick |
Traring down the walls |
Carter Henry Enterprise |
do you remember his "Change your ways" ('99)? he's back now!
catchy yet soulful dancer, 2 songs 3 versions (CD single) |
| Kimberly Holloway |
same |
Soulmate |
contemporary female R&B sound with a bit jazzy influence |
| February 13, 2005 |
| Wendell Bennett |
Mood swings |
Van Rob |
male R&B with "oldschool" flavor, lots of emotional slowies
with pop or adult senses, not bad! |
| Mr. Lorenzo |
Feel me deep |
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the sexy, sensual & SOULFUL singer from Las Vegas, not by super strong
voice but oozes the soulfulness from every tracks, my recent favorite (CD-R) |
| Queenbe |
same |
Remarkable Entertainment |
contemporary female gospel but sounds like almost R&B, no hard shout
but decent sound |
| February 14, 2005 |
| TaMyya J |
Suddenly |
Flowland |
female contemporary gospel with moderate R&B influence, no "Jesus"
shout, how'bout "Rest"? |
| R.G. |
The New Generation - Rated R.G. |
D-Boy Entertainment |
young hiphop'n R&B singer, many emotional R&B vocal tracks here |
| February 15, 2005 |
| Cam |
Tell me why |
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oldschool R&B ballad & dancer from Florida, who is Cam? I want
to know more about him! (CD single, CD-R) |
| Leroy Johnson |
It's never too late |
Soul Power |
more "raw" than Little Buster, very downhome blues singer, some inst. |
| Sebe'an |
same |
Alan Rocca Lea |
lead vocal by Alan Rocca Lea, call this "acoustic R&B" or
"alternate R&B"? (CD-R) |
| February 16, 2005 |
| Dan Brown |
Off the chain |
Lado |
contemporary gospel with R&B flavor, real jammin' urban gospel, try
this even if you're strict R&B lover |
| February 17, 2005 |
| Jean Carne & friends |
The sound of Philadelphia live in Europe |
Expansion |
featuring Jean, Billy Paul, Bunny Sigler & Nathan Heathman, of course
not their best performances but happy to see their "live" in
my room (DVD only) |
| February 18, 2005 |
| J-trey |
Jaze reign |
PK21 Productions |
male singer from Iowa, blue-eyed? but sounds like pure R&B! nice blend
of "urban" & "street" |
| Eli "Paperboy" Reed |
Sings "walkin' and talkin'" |
Double E |
Eli Husock, blue-eyed blues singer from Mass., includes some "classical
deep soul" ballads such as "I'm tired of wandering""Don't
let me down", personaly I like this album! |
| Billy Cook |
Certified platinum |
BMG1965 |
re-release of his Def Souf album on '00, but with one bonus track "Forever
girl (latin mix)" |
| Natalie Nicole |
Eclectic soul |
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an eclectic mix of R&B, hiphop, funk and even rock with a touch of
gospel, emotional & "raw" |
| The Four Havens |
One more too high |
New York City Music |
'50 style R&B vocal group sound, nostalgic but too old sound for YOU,
1 song (CD single, CD-R) |
| February 19, 2005 |
| Joy |
Phases of love |
Joy's Music |
nice contemporary female R&B, talented singer from California with
clear & strong voice, duet with soulful Percival Jones on title song,
worth-listening! |
| Jean Shy |
One day |
King Edward |
her gospel album with usual powerful voice, like Etta James in sometimes |
| Malina Moye |
Alone |
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hiphop'n R&B lady, catchy & cool, 1 song 4 versions (CD single) |
| Jimmy "Handyman" Jones |
Huchie cuchie man |
Jenjillus |
release date credit is 2000 but possibly '80s/'90s recordings, early '60s
style rocking R&B, for your daddy & mommy only? (CD-R) |
| February 20, 2005 |
| Shadiya |
The best of me |
Te' Naj |
her 7th album? "contemporary R&B" meets "neo-soul",
almost the same sound as her previous albums (CD-R) |
| Ola Onabule |
In emergency, brake silence |
Rugged Ram |
dynamic UK soul with a little influence of his African roots, his 5th (or
6th) album |
| February 21, 2005 |
| Winfield Parker |
Miracle |
BP |
his recent "usual" gospel recordings with strong R&B flavor,
try "Who am I" or "Come to Christ" if you're his longtime
fan |
| The Soulnaturals |
Sweet comunication |
Fighting Chance |
official release of the same album which was reviewed on Feb. 6, UK gospel/soul
ladies (CD-R) |
| Linda Moore |
It is well |
Digital Disc |
female contemporary gospel with R&B flavor |
| February 22, 2005 |
| Carlton Blount |
From) A man's point of view |
Magnatar |
wow! his FIRST solo album, what's SOULFUL singings! well-worth listening
album |
| V.A. |
Radio rebellion |
New Black Music |
compilation of hiphop and urban R&B, how about the soulful singer named
BIG SHAI? (CD-R) |
| Andy P |
Day one |
Daion |
Swedish singer? contemporary urban sound with funk or hiphop influences |
| February 23, 2005 |
| Olrick Johnson Jr. |
Bless my soul |
Olyric Entertainment |
incredibly he's former NFL player with the New England Patriots etc.!!
gospel lyrics but sounds like R&B, soulful & emotional tracks,
well-worth listening! |
| Greenlaw Ave. |
Time and energy |
Greenlaw Avenue Entertainment |
the smooth organic R&B with a touch of jazz, Canadian group with female
(blue-eyed) singer |
| Larry "T-Byrd" Gordon |
Da byrdman cometh |
LaMe |
still remember his record on legendary Hi label? multi instrumentalist
but his main inst. is saxophone, smooth jazz with southern "urban
R&B" flavor, a few "soft" vocals |
| Mark Morrison |
Just a man |
2 Wikid |
"Return of the Mack" fame singer, urban yet soulful UK R&B
with a little ragga feel |
| February 24, 2005 |
| Conya Doss |
Just because |
Dome |
UK version of her recent album but with different cover-jacket & song order |
| Stimulus |
Erotic tales |
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urban R&B group of 4 from South Carolina, female lead singer sings
sensual R&B with explicit & sexy lyrics, if you're in the mood
of little sweet love |
| Sy Smith |
The syberspace social |
Psyko |
ex Brand New Heavies singer, talented singer, writer & producer, mainstream
R&B with a touch of funk and neo-soul |
| February 25, 2005 |
| Bobby Washington |
Definition of love |
B-Dubb Entertainment |
sexy, sensual yet soulful slowies! almost the same as his previous albums |
| Darryl |
A million things to say |
Come Clean Entertainment |
Darryl Wheeler Jr., looks young but gifted singer, lots of soulful jams |
| February 26 2005 |
| Mason |
Ain't wast'in my time |
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talented male singer, lots of dynamic, soulful tracks! his "2night"
etc. are my recent favorites |
| Vinx |
Big 'n' round |
Traumton |
male R&B with jazzy, adult & pop influences. "smooth" tracks |
| Wiley and The Checkmates |
Introducing |
Pickmark |
pure downhome blues singer with "southern soul" influence |
| February 27, 2005 |
| Movin' Melvin Brown |
Let's talk about love |
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lots of cover version of "soul classics", dynamic & soulful
singings, is this the same singer of legendary "Love stormy weather"
(on Philmore Sound label)? |
| Miss Money |
Whoa, man! |
Money Talks |
hiphop'n R&B by female singer with charming voice |
| Phy-Turs for Christ |
A precious gift |
Phy-Tur |
featuring Ereatha Star McCullough, female gospel with a little oldschool
flavor, some duplication with her "Never give up!" album, only
5 tracks |
| The Identity Crisis |
Your girlfriend thinks I'm fine |
Radio Insect |
blue or black eyed male group from Canada, mixture of rock, funk and R&B,
sounds like Brian McKnight, Jamiroquai and The Beastie Boys |
| Klass Generation |
All about love |
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2 females & 1 male, mainly female lead, nostalgic oldies & pop R&B
(CD-R) |
| The Barkleys & Company |
None but the righteous |
Virtuous Entertainment |
southern gospel group, traditional + modern, some tracks has "southern
soul" lavor |
| February 28, 2005 |
| Terry Thomas |
The Terry Thomas experiment |
SoulFire |
my recent favorite, soulful & emotional singer from Detroit with gospel
roots, "traditional" meets "modern"! |
| Sharief in Burgundy |
Bubby's luv |
Real Music |
mixture of R&B, funk & rock with groove, guitar slinging &
bass thumping sounds |
| Chanel |
Soul power |
Back Alley Entertainment |
lady singer with urban sophistication, sometimes sounds "neo-soul"
sometimes "street-soul" |
| Enobi |
Girly's revenge |
Enobi & HotHouse |
the girly's answer to the male dominant hiphop industry, Harlem "club"
sound? |
| Passion |
Different day, same story |
Troopa Music |
sassy R&B/hiphop with urban feel, blue-eyed singer, 3 songs 4 versions
(CD single) |
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