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Just arrived at May 1, 2005
L.C.Robinson Matters of the heart - the 2nd album following his '01 "Crossroads", smooth yet soulful tracks from ballads to funk dancers (CD-R)
Norma Richardson Gospel operation MO 'Valley contemporary female gospel with R&B influence, mainly slow songs
David Hannans Stand Vocal Point contemporary gospel with R&B gear, smooth & laiback, released in late '90s and reappeared recently?
Floh-Bo Fingah lick'n good -
all songs written & produced by Flo-Bo (Bo Smith), lead vocals by Bruce Hathcock, all "smooth & mellow" tracks with soulful vocals (CD-R)
May 2, 2005
Shirley Brown Denise LaSalle Divas in the delta live in Greenwood, MS Malaco real southern divas "live"! not their "duo" but separately "live" performances, Denise not in her very top form but more attractive (with her rapsy vocals) than Shirley (DVD)
Adrian Brown & Friends Real life - the 2nd album by this female/male gospel group, most "modern2 side of contemporary gospel, with elements of hiphop & neo-soul, worth listening
Devyne J Supreme Mello smoove - sensuous lyrics with mellow vibes, all down tempo tracks, too "electric" for usual R&B lovers? (CD-R)
Tommy & Nicole Encourage U Acting Faith Ministries male/female gospel duo with little R&B influence, not so interest for R&B listeners
May 3, 2005
Kenny Hamilton Big party Soul Trafficking
Canadian reggae/deep soul singer, over half are "deep soul" tracks, title track "Big party" especialy sounds like Barbara Brown's version (CD-R)
The Moments featuring Mark Green Unspoken moments FAJR lots of sweet & tight harmony ballads, a few mellow mid-tempo tracks (CD-R)
Justin McKee Entelechy - mixture of soulful R&B, funk'n rock, Bob Dylan & acoustic music, some beautiful melodies, blue-eyed singer
Thomas Warren Jr. EP Tommy Town Music Group ex Hezekiah Walker's Love Fellowship singer, SOULFUL gospel'n R&B! sounds like almost contemporary R&B1 5 tracks only (mini CD)
Colby O. So shy - Colby O'Donis, more "street" flavor than before (CD-R)
May 4, 2005
David Josias In my life After Hours Productions not his latest but recently re-appeared '96 release before "Ghetto love", SOULFUL yet smooth urban soul tracks! really nice singer, 7 tracks 9 versions (mini CD)
Chick Willis I did it all CML
veteran singer/guitarlist of "explicit blues", you'll love "You can't run" if you like early '60s R&B
May 5, 2005
The Unifics Return Somodo wow! wellcome back!!! the legendary group featuring Al Johnson! to tell the truth I know this fine "return" album for over 8 months but it's very hard-to-get release till now, no more "secret", QUALITY SOUL with a sense of tradition, classy singings with tasty harmonies, essential purchase for soul music lovers
Crave Dem boyz Meanstreet Entertainment soulfull male trio with tight R&B harmony, a little bit "street" edge, try this if you're group buff, young but not bad!
The Wilson Sisters iVERVE! -
three young sisters sing pop'n R&B with harmony (CD-R)
Bishop Omega & Glorious Hope If it's right... 701
"traditional meets contemporatry" gospel plus R&B/jazz elements, mainly female lead
May 6, 2005
Billy Johnson One step closer - contemporary & urban, a bit "sober"?
Vonyse When sleeping giants wake Making Change contemporary female R&B with '70s feel, soulful & emotional singer!
Brad Clements For the love of you Lundy's Lounge Music smooth jazz album featuring one vocal track (cover of Isley Bros.) by Rosa Russ
Quiana Oops! -
Pakistan singer? contemporary female R&B, no influence of world beat
May 7, 2005
The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards Live at Mohegan Sun Arena Hi C DVD version of '00 released same title CD album, I like "Lady soul" sung by David Sea, include rare "God bless America" which was cut as CD single, DVD
Monique DeBose Choose the experience - contemporary R&B with pop & jazz influences = neo-soul?
Phil Townsent Beautiful black lady Detroit born singer, mixture of urban R&B, smooth pop & jazz, 7 tracks (mini CD)
Sukriya No duality Chainlink don't be cheated by his Hindu name, he's soulful singer with a touch of Curtis Mayfield or Philip Bailey!
Lamesa Wilson About to blow up! -
tenderly singing R&B with oldschool touch, a bit amateurish female singer, 2 songs (CD single, CD-R)
 
Ingar Brown Words and beats - neo-soul with "alternative R&B" flavor?
Maximum Glory The power of God De'lo
contemporary gospel with R&B elements, one male & two females
May 8, 2005
Metropolis The voyage BMFN four piece male group from Atlanta, souful groovy & full-of-harmony, well-worth listening, Japanese release
Tommy Lord you are the greatest Remnant Seed
real "find"! good crossover of urban R&B and gospel, I think any serious R&B mania will like this
Lamar Can't get enough of your love Big Fish Randy "Lamar" Southall, ex The Bobby Jones Gospel camp, soulful urban R&B with oldschool touch, Luther Vandross influence? 4 songs 6 versions (CD single)
The Monique Steele Project same Mo Madness contemporary female gospel with very small R&B flavor
Angel Playa hatian ForWard
male R&B with "pimp hop" sound, smooth singings, 3 songs 4 versions (CD single, CD-R)
Mz. Diamond Nasty girl wet Nappy Neck
mainly sexy house music only for dancefloor, one Jill Scott type ballad (CD-R)
May 9, 2005
Shorty Corleone Bootsfade Meeko
two impressive ballads with quiet storm feel by dynamic voice, 2 songs 5 versions (CD single, CD-R)
Yusuf Why me? - male singer/songwriter from California with soulful voice, better than expected, worth listening! (CD-R)
D.S.D. Search my heart -
"contemporary gospel" meets R&B, mainly female lead (CD-R)
Maurice The ET Group It's all right Verl contemporary gospel with smooth R&B groove
V.A. Essential Asian R&B Outcast
you like Jay Sean? 14 similar tracks from UK, Canada & west Asia, "dance" sounds by "The Pirates feat. Enya, Shola Ama etc.""Rounce""2 Play feat. Raghav & Jucxi" etc.
Erin Jennae Have you seen me? volume 1 Rite Track contemporary R&B with a taste of hiphop, young but decent
May 10, 2005
U-Nam The past builds the future  Cafe de Soul Paris born Emmanuel Abiteboul, "U-Nam" actually translates in French to "one soul", soulful smooth jazz guitarlist, featuring nice vocal tracks by Rahsaan Patterson, Phil Perry etc., smooth & comforatable!
Bray Brayology MHP
his 6th album? more emotional songs & more professional production but with minimum information & simple jacket (CD-R)
G. Womack same U.T.I. Productions soulful/emotional singer with tenor - high tenor voice, some oldschool touch some "modern" sound
Ruby Wilson Show you a good time Unkut The Queen of Beal Street"! the same vein as recent Denis LaSalle, southern blues'n soul, guests such as Rufus Thomas and Eric Gales
Lukie D Eyes on the prize Topklass
urban male R&B, some street feel some pop sense some reggae
May 11, 2005
Tierra Welcome to Cafe East L.A. Thump still have strong flavor of east L.A.! mixture of harmony slow ballad, funk'n R&B & latin rhythm, the bonus track "Old school jams" is must for any old school lovers
Warren Bailey & Friends same Nerraw/My Serious Music contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor! you'll satisfy with his soulful vocals
Spike Rebel Universoul ... to the neo - so-called "neo-soul" with more "urban" touch
Lawrence I live for you Big Fish talented 18 years old boy, soulful medium! 1 song 3 versions (CD single)
Armintha Williams Time's running out -
female gospel with oldschool R&B taste (CD-R)
May 12, 2005
Jody Sticker 5 minutes Mardi Gras southern soul album, full of deep slowies & groovy mid tempo tracks, his 4th album
Nathaniel Kimble Better get ready Mardi Gras almost the same gene as above, more emphasis on mid-tempo songs
Devoted Spirits Tribute to Earth Wind and Fire Thump sorry to review this too late, smooth jazz group including Larry Dunn, Sheldon Reynolds & Morris Pleasure sings & plays the greatest hits of EW & F, soulful vocals by Sheldon
Rufus Thomas Just because I'm leavin'... Segue "this CD is not only a tribute to my father but also a tribute to Memphis musicians who helped to shape the sound" his daughter Vaneese Thomas writes on back cover, not recent or best recordings but we love Rufus! usual blues'n soul
Stewart Francke Motor city serenade Zane Detroit based blue-eyed singer, mixture of Motown, southern R&B, blues, folk & rock, two tracks were recorded with The Funk Brothers
Lori Perry Wrote this song PaLance
ex Perri singer, her first solo album, sophisticated contemporary gospel with R&B flavor
May 13, 2005
Larry Green Come and get this... Human Harmony tasty mix of old school R&B with smooth, soulful ballads & bumpin' funk, well worth listening! TRY THIS!
Rev. Howard Everett & The Everlasting Singers Move over mountain Gospel Express do you still remember his deep soul songs on BlueTown label etc.? now he's into gospel music, the first track "Jesus is real" has typical gospel lyrics but sounds almost southern "deep soul", some more similar tracks, especialy you'll love "Let me be your child" if you're "deep soul" devotee (CD-R)
Deitra Farr Let it go! JSP the 2nd album on this UK label by Chicago blues lady, mainly blues but some R&B tracks such as groovy "My turn, my turn", SACD(super audio CD) release
Shu Naggin' me -
female R&B with "street" edge, 2 songs 4 versions (CD single, CD-R)
A Race of Angels Broadcast no.1 Luv Classics love songs in an "easy-listening pop/R&B" mood, male singer lead
The Flamingos & friends Connoisseurs of love Masterpiece Entertainment credited as "directly from the vault, never before on any CD", so not the latest recording but all SOUL MUSIC! full of harmony ballads or "sweet" R&B tracks by The Flamingos, Eddie & The Starlites, Johnny Worlds, Panache and Miss Val (CD-R)
May 14, 2005
Lynden David Hall In between jobs Random Soul one of his best, urban UK soul, soulful singings with soft Al Green flavor
Lil Kano & Billy Cook The best of both of worlds Battite Muzic
basicaly rap but with Billy's soulful singings, must for Billy's completist (2 CD set)
Jonny U. Street hits Chuck Up! the most R&B side of this Chicano rap singer, earlier release than "I want 2 look at U" album which reviewed here before, lots of mellow or laidback tracks! Japanese release
Audio Caviar Transoceanic Alliance smooth jazz sounds with some vocal tracks by Howard Hewett, Philip Bailey etc., "Love comes in time" by Howard is good for late night listening
Debbi Verbz Royal love - gospel flavored R&B, "Mama" is ideal for the mother's day, 5 tracks only (mini CD)
May 15, 2005
K-Rob 2 nite P-Vine his "2Nite" is already "the classic", lots of mellow, laidback yet soulful R&B! relative of Isley Brothers? Japanese release
Trei This is me Treihouse Atlanta based female singer pronounced "tree", mainstream R&B with jazzy gorgeousness, talented & promised singer
Richard Hartley Love power live in Tokyo with The Soul Resurrection Stu Rich
mainstream gospel choir with R&B influence
 
Al Rowe Project Britter daze - mixture of BLUES, funk and rock, groovy but not for R&B listeners?
b-yond just for you Tijonp Music
male group sounds in a smooth, mellow & laidback mood (CD-R)
May 16, 2005
Darian Keith Horn Awesome - now very popular singer in Japan with his nice "Everytime" album, this is the previous album ('03) which has more strong "gospel" sound, so-called "urban R&B gospel"?
Koren Washington The experiment - emotional female singer with jazzy nfluence, 6 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
NexXzit "Stop, take it, don't miss it" Parkway three piece male/female group with female lead, groovy funk'n R&B with a bit "alternative" feel
Miss DeAnna Certified sexy - mainstream R&B with hiphop edge, 4 tracks only(CD single, CD-R)
Bettina Lucky girl Indie acoustic driven pop/R&B with a touch of "country", female singer from California, anyway possibly NOT for you
May 17, 2005
Heat Fahrenheit Artbeat smooth, sexy & soulful hiphop'n R&B group, K-Ci & JoJo type vocals with harmony, worth listening album!
Morris J Just a taste Jones & Thomas the same singer as "Morris J. (Williams)" in Memphis? emotional singings with a taste of hiphop, many inst. tracks
Juliette Leon Unconditional Die Hard this blue-eyed lady can sing R&B, some tracks with Myron & Jarrard Anthony! sultry & soulful, not bad
Mack and BJ Miller Southern soul duo Hep' Me produced by Senator Jones & James Terry, not too much "downhome" but full of southern atmosphere, SOULFUL duet! "Too short" is my favorite mid tempo dancer
Zibo Sedative Fresh
male pop/R&B singer from Sierra Leone, sung by English with strong "world beat" (CD-R)
May 18, 2005
Donnie Cooley A cool laiajah rain Cooltown Music
mixture of urban R&B, oldschool soul, funk, jazz and pop, laidback & relax feel
Super Funky Express same Blubster Spanish funk'n R&B band with horn section, they surely have love and respect for Tower of Power or The Average White Band
Joshua's Generation same SKI
young worship group with R&B flavored singings, who is the member named Keith Martin? (CD-R)
Chicken Slacks Soul stack Chicken Slacks Boston based blue-eyed band, mixture of CLASSIC SOUL, southern R&B, funk and pop, in general high energy sound for the party
May 19, 2005
Ernie Johnson Jesus is a way maker Stairway Ent. now he's into gospel scene! traditional gospel with his as-always strong voice, still has strong "southern soul" flavor (CD-R)
Prime Time Funk Ready & willing Eiffel blue-eyed vo./inst. group from New York area, Tower of Power type, produced by Jeff Tyzik, enthusiastic singings
D.S.D. Serve him praise him -
gospel group but incredibly sounds like 70s SWEET R&B GROUP with tight harmony!! try "I don't wanna lose" etc. (CD-R)
May 20, 2005
ReaLove Can't say goodbye - 5 piece male group with HARMONY! almost all down-tempo tracks, obscure release (CD-R)
Bobby Warren I slipped up Kon-Kord California blues'n soul singer with old R&B influence, better "deep soul" than recent southern "homemade" albums, if you like Clarence Carter in the '80s etc, worth listening
Curtis Lawson Legend in my own time LaQuanta also veteran California blues man, mostly blues
The Carson Gospel Singers Give him praise - male/female gospel group, mix of contemporaty & traditional gospel with a bit R&B flavor, mind-soothing
May 21, 2005
PeeWee Callins Street soul Beatmart gospel lyrics but sounds like pure contemporary R&B! no Jesus shout, my recent recommendation!
Stanley James All of my life Household Name he changes his style from gospel to R&B in this latest album, soulful singings with "street" flavor, one of his best?
Sheila Ferguson New kind of medicine D Group ex Three Degrees singer! contemporary R&B with dance/pop/jazz influence, nice booklet including many vintage photos
Terri Carroll Holding out 4 God Living Water
contemporary gospel, emotional & soulful singings with oldschool R&B influence (CD-R)
May 22, 2005
ML Make a movie WalkerBoy NICE slow jam!! one track only, the same singer as "I'll be there for you" album on Kik-Azz label? (CD single, CD-R)
V.A. The Banndd blocked -
mainly "black" artists with "relax & laidback" feel, Jessie Boyce, J.J. & Mark Holland etc., some inst. tracks (CD-R)
M.D.West Ink from my heart Versatility soulful male singer from Detroit area with gospel background, lots of heartfelt R&B slowies
The Corey Parker Band Born funky - Maceo Parker's sax with his son Corey's soulful vocal, not so much "strong" than expected, 4 tracks mini CD + bonus "live" DVD, the full-length CD albumj will follow soon?
Fernando Jones Stranded Dude blues singer/guitarlist with "new" Chicago style, very small R&B influence
Isaac Johnson IJ ISOSIK male gospel with strong R&B accent (CD-R)
Rick Sings Nat King Cole and other favorites Independent
Rick Stallworth, some R&B covers, but too POP (CD-R)
May 23, 2005
HjayH Expressions of praise Born Down South he told that my style is contemporary Christian music which as an R&B/jazzy feel to it
Mykel Situations Coleman Brothers Entertainment contemporary R&B slowies with Marvin Gaye taste, 3 tracks only, not bad! (CD single)
Natalie Martin And all this, too - contemporary R&B sounds with "neo-soul" touch, catchy melodies, 8 tracks (mini CDE)
Tondrae Still searching MTK male singer from New Orleans area, soulful contemporary R&B with '80s/'90s feel from Stevie Wonder to Luther Vandross, mainly slowies
Brad Clements For the love of you Lundy's Lounge Music trumpeter, smooth jazz album with a few vocal cuts by Rosa Russ & Cliff Dawson, sophisticated
ANC I'd rather have Jesus New Covenant contemporary gospel group (male/female singers) with a bit "urban R&B" feel (CD-R)
May 24, 2005
G The otha side The Artisty "G" is Gary E. Jenkins, former lead singer with the R&B group Silk, yes! still silky yet soulful voice, nice fusion of contemporay & classic R&B, include the cover of "A change is gonna come", my recent BEST FAVORITE album (CD-R)
Jim Bennett & Lady Mary One more go round Ja Ben how many albums they (or Jim) released before?! downhome southern soul sounds a la "soft" Marvin Sease
Porter Batiste Stoltz Expanding the funkin universe OUW modern New Orleans funk sound with soulful vocals by George Porter Jr. etc., "I believe" is the classical R&B ballad
May 25, 2005
Lou Wilson & Today's People Blues groove Crew nice blend of modern Chicago blues & southern R&B sounds, my favorite is "Trippin' out over you"
Caron Intimate spiritual affair Standing Tree Entertainment
female contemporary gospel, sounds like almost R&B (CD-R)
Quedon same QB Entertainment pronounced Qwuh-don, nice URBAN SOUL jams! will be the second Tyrese? talented male singer from Texas
Robert Cummings Jr. Get it right - his second album, contemporary gospel with R&B style singings (CD-R)
Cleveland Miles You're in my seat -
blue-eyed singer, melodic vocals with soothing voice
May 26, 2005
Joedy Joints Strong tonight - soulful urban R&B with mellow feeling, Anthony Hamilton follower?
Brother Art & Destiny Real love DEG
contemporary gospel with R&B/hiphop influence, male/female lead singers, some sung by Spanish, "Keep praising God" has gospel HOUSE sound
May 27, 2005
Johnny Morgan A touch of love Pony downhome & traditional ballads with southern flavor, 2 songs(CD single, CD-R)
Shekinah Glory Ministry Live Kingdom pure gospel, but with a little R&B/latin flavor, 2 volume set
Shekinah Glory Ministry Yes Kingdom
"single"cut from above album + exciting bonus DVD (CD single , DVD)
Mem Shannon I'm from Phunkville NorthernBlues Music his 5th album, modern blues with New Orleans funk or jazzy flavors, include classic R&B tracks "Battle ground"
Duwayne Burnside and the Mississippi Mafia Under pressure B.C. the son of R.L. Burnside, modern Mississippi blues + classic R&B type tracks such as "Tribute..."
Barbara Sheree same T-Marquise Entertainment
young singer from Pennsylvania but sounds mixture of oldschool and urban contemporary R&B, 6 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R)
May 28, 2005
Rita Mosley Sin city Fem Fatale
contemporary female R&B with gospel background & hiphop influence, not bad
Lenny McDaniel Two sides Cafe Au Lait Music blue eyed singer from New Orleans, his 7th album, mixture of southern R&B, swamp music & rockin' blues
Sala Adenike Same direction -
flavored with neo-soul, urban soul and a hint of jazz, a bit sober? (CD-R)
Messiah SuRat The evolution continues... BI Faith
tagged as "jazzy neo-soul"? smooth & sophisticated
May 29, 2005
V.A. h2O Productions presents "While u wait" h2O Productions lots of smooth, emotional & soulful slowies, new track "I dare u to stay" by Eric Roberson, Abby Dobson, Peter Hadar, Wynter, CHINAHBLAC, Ebony etc., well-worth listening!!
jhoy Only U Fatherjhoy female gospel trio, some tracks sounds like R&B, some reggae flavor
Sarah Brindell Live at the Paradise Lounge Dragon Lady Music the 2nd album by this blue-eyed singer, jazzy atmosphere with R&B accent
Sisaundra Lewis Shout Global
6 songs 10 versions, mixture of urban R&B and Euro dance sound, catchy songs (mini CD)
May 30, 2005
Little Milton Think of me Telarc still goes strong! his own unique blend of blues & soul from the first track (old school "Gonna find me somebody") to the last track (pure downhome blues "That's where it's at")
Chosen Strong Narrow Door
contemporary gospel male/female duo, sometimes sounds like '70s/'80s southern R&B!!
Howard Acoff Jr. Big hearty Big Hearty Alabama born "old?" R&B male singer/guitarlist with a touch of jazz, soothing relaxing & soulful songs, some instrumental tracks
Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers same Maison de Soul
the 2nd album by this R&B flavored Louisiana zydeco singer, include the traditional southern ballad "Realization"
May 31, 2005
Robert Cray Twenty Sanctuary ideal blend of blues & soul music as always, but more "rock""pop" or "AOR" feel than before, no "deep soul" tracks
V.A. Lackawanna blues HBO soundtrack album, mixing new versions of old songs with originals, "That's all I need" by Ricky Fante, "Down on me" by Macy Gray etc.
Christion Let 'em know / I've grown The Mint
still remember "Ghetto Cyrano" ('97) album? rap'n smooth R&B, 3 songs 5 versions (CD single)
Rizen 2 Artemis Gospel talented female contemporary gospel trio, Ron Staples as guest, little interest for R&B listners
Jay Alan Thompson presents Our Fathers  Sons Thank you for the love Third Stage Publishing smooth jazz guitarlist, feature pop/R&B vocals by Jim Branch & David Buckholtz, smooth & danceable
Vince Durrell ...aka vintege - emotional & soulful singings with "street" flavor, not bad! (CD-R)
Shannone Holt The EP True York strong female R&B, reggae or gospel background? 7 tracks with her interview (mini CD)
Butterfly Life's reality - female singer from Washington D.C., hiphop'n R&B, 3 tracks (CD single, CD-R)
Val Payne Rhythm & gospel DV South modern" female gospel, sounds like contemporary R&B

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