| Just arrived at June 1, 2005 |
| J Diamond' Washington |
Git with it |
Seriousounds |
typical recent southern R&B album, Ecko style? lots of downhome or
groovy tracks! not bad! |
| Moe' Soul |
Ephesians 4:1 |
3G ReCords |
Maurice Craine, various types of songs from R&B to pure gospel
sounds, I like "H.G. bop" (CD-R) |
| Glenn McKnight |
Reflection of me |
GM |
pop/R&B singer from Tennesee, soft singings |
| K-D-N |
T.O.T.B.S. |
NU'sKooLmusic Inc. |
"dance & party" R&B with catchy rhythm,
reggae influence |
| Willette Moore |
It was you |
- |
female gospel with little R&B feeling, 4 tracks only (CD single, CD-R)
|
| June 2, 2005 |
| United Soul United Soul |
Reservations |
Teamsoul |
Josh & Aziz Collins from Philadelphia,
souful male R&B duo, lots of emotional urban jams! well worth
listening! |
| Gistand |
Time can't wait but love can |
- |
he recently released two albums, one is gospel
album "He did it all", another is this R&B album, love songs with laidback
feel by tenor/falsetto voice, no hard shout (CD-R) |
| V.A. |
Ain't no doubt about it |
KHP |
credited as "contains 16 brand new, high octane, old-fashioned songs!",
mainly "beach music", Memphis All-Stars, Dink Perry, Billy Scott,
Fat Jack Band, Dobie Gray, Jimmy Hall etc., all fingersnappin' tunes
|
| June 3, 2005 |
| Ajay |
The album initz vareitee |
Mix How Quick |
digitally re-mastered 7 tracks mini album from
the same name '03 album, (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Da Silva |
same |
DASILVA |
Valeria Da Silva (female) from Sweden, funk'n
R&B with "rock" feeling, some ballads |
| Spike Rebel "Messiah" |
Acoustic soul |
- |
some tracks sounds acoustic neo-soul flava like Maxwell, some "easy-listening"
R&B |
| The Pilot-Aires |
Turn it over! |
PA Productions |
traditional male gospel group, a few '70s soul style tracks such as "His
name is Jesus" (CD-R)
|
| June 4, 2005 |
| V.A. |
Soul Project /Reconnection |
Spirit |
credited as "new authentic mainstream soul" on
the jacket, 14 tracks produced by Bill Bradford in North Carolina, some Stax or
Hi like, some oldschool, some more "modern", Mandyl Evans, Maria Howell, Sonja
Grier, Debby Dobbins, Pervis Lee etc. |
| LowFat |
Bar wisdom |
Rizla |
eight piece Bay area band, blue-eyed?
mixture of R&B, funk, hiphop & even reggae, one track feature Tony
Lindsay, funky sounds
|
| V.A. |
Untapped Blues Festival 2004 Live |
BLUESTOPIA |
you'll be only interested in "Don't let the
green grass fool ya" by Terry Evans if blues is not your kind, Linda Hornbuckle,
Long John Hunter etc. |
| Thaddeus Hogarth |
Live at Bose |
Mad Fad Music |
mixture of R&B, blues, funk &
jazz, not for pure R&B lovers
|
| June 5, 2005 |
| Jo Armstead |
Red hot |
Preacher |
ex Ikettes singer, still remember her '68
mega hit "Stone good lover"? reminiscent of '70s/'80s soul with a touch of
blues, strong singings
|
| Willie Phoenix |
Quick n' dirty |
- |
the 2nd album by southern downhome blues
singer, include some traditional R&B style tracks such as "Dream""Midnight
train""Dark side of the day" (CD-R) |
| Spencer Washington |
Life stories |
Spenkajen Music |
contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor,
high tenor/falsetto singe, no Jesus shout |
| Yamama'nym |
Due time |
Outta Control |
the 2nd album by this Washington DC/Baltimore
band, mixture of smooth R&B, funk & hiphop, sometimes evoke feelings of
'70s nostalgia |
| M.I.G. |
It's not about us |
Mankind |
female gospel trio who sounds like "cotemporary
urban R&B", 1 of 2 versions of "Calling you" is sung in Japanese |
| June 6, 2005 |
| Set Apart |
Untraveled road |
Prodigal |
contemporary female gospel trio with strong
R&B flavor, no Jesus shout |
| Tazz |
It's all good |
Mardi Gras |
Theresa Calhoun, typical recent southern
R&B sound! no blues almost all downhome or groovy R&B, one "gospel"
track |
| Donny J |
A playa's journal |
- |
Donny Jones, many soulful hiphop'n R&B tracks, full of emotion! (CD-R) |
| KIA |
same |
A-List Artists |
Kia Thornton, young female R&B with hiphop edge, only 6 tracks (mini CD,
CD-R) |
| Macey Wright |
New wine |
- |
contemporary gospel with R&B/hiphop groove, 3 tracks only (CD single, CD-R) |
| Jive Train |
Jonesin' |
Jive Train Music |
the 2nd release by this Louisiana group, blend of smooth R&B, '70s/'80s
soul, funk & jazz, lots of old school & emotional vocals! not bad! (mini
CD)
|
| June 7, 2005 |
| Bethany Devine |
Fruit of the spirit |
10th Cild Music |
contemporary female gospel but sounds like
R&B! mainly slowies with her emotional singings |
| Karter |
The down low |
Kworld |
male singer from California, mixture of
R&B, hiphop, dance & house, not for serious R&B lovers? |
| Therman Conner |
Trials & tribulations |
For King Conner Entertainment |
contemporary gospel singer with strong R&B
flavor, almost R&B album |
| Charles Thornton |
Daydreaming |
- |
spoken word with oldschool-ish R&B from
Philly scene, his music style is romantic & mellow (CD-R) |
| Rice |
The intro... |
- |
blue-eyed R&B singer, better than
expected, lots of smooth yet soulful slowies! worth listening
|
| June 8, 2005 |
| Body of Christ |
One Lord one body |
Prayer Closet |
this is the modern day gospel, nice blend of contemporary gospel & urban
with hiphop gear, soulful vocals, worth listening |
| Jasiyah Bey |
Beautiful |
Comai Music |
his 2nd album, lots of smooth & emotional R&B slowies! (CD-R) |
| Valerie Gipson |
Great things |
Song Angel |
blend of contemporary gospel & urban
R&B, Aretha follower? |
| Azoghn |
Not like this |
Westblakle |
female hiphop'n R&B from Carolina, strong "street" flavor
|
| June 9, 2005 |
| David Dowlen |
Giving all my praise |
Neopraze |
contemporary gospel with moderate R&B
influence |
| Nedra |
same |
- |
Nedra Johnson from New York, mixture of
R&B, funk & gospel, some political some erotic lyrics |
| Zilo Groove |
presents : urban classics, volume 1 |
- |
artist, DJ, performer and producer Zilo
Groove collaborate with his friends in Multidimentions Music Cartel, from
neo-soul/R&B to hiphop/dance hall sounds
|
| June 10, 2005 |
| BlaKats |
Wild |
HiCommission |
team of singer named "Hollywood" & guitarist "G-Funk",
nice soulful vocals with oldschool touch, some reggae tracks, worth listening! |
| Jeffron |
Deliverance |
JMUZIK |
male singer/multi instrumentalistJeffron
Ishmael from UK, smooth & mellow urban slowies a la Babyface or john
B etc. |
| Lynisha |
Variations of love |
Hynotech Entertainment |
the style is a mix between R&B and gospel, she's young, so
....(CD-R)
|
| Duke The Songwriter |
For the first time |
- |
Earl "Duke" Goodlett is songwriter from Philadelphia, actually compilation
of various singers such as Bobby Parker, Jim Bennett, A Moment Pleasure, The
Keystones etc from doo-wop style to bluesy R&B/city blues sound, include 2
versions of tribute song "A song for Mary Wells", if you're "sweet soul" buff,
try "Hey girl I'm really over you" & "Somewhere in time" (CD-R)
|
| June 11, 2005 |
| Jessica Edwards |
Behind closed doors |
Depha Entertainment |
smooth & soulful R&B with a vocal range
of 5 octaves, better than expected (CD-R) |
| Diamond D. |
Straight up |
- |
lots of SOULFUL & EMOTIONAL R&B
tracks! talented new singer from Florida, well-worth-getting album!
(CD-R)
|
| Jr. Foster |
My country roots |
Golden Future |
this is the C&W album by Walter Foster!
so-called "black C&W" but "Livin in her world" is nice soulful pure R&B,
originaly released in late '80s but recently reappeared on the
market (CD-R) |
| Steve Butler featuring Ron Haynes |
Something for the people |
Pull 'em up |
this fusion album has a nostalgic feel of
'70s R&B especialy from Chicago, some sophisticated vocals by Mauri
Sevier
|
| Willie Firecracker |
Tha sucka repelent (EP) |
Collection Plate |
southern rap with R&B flavor, soulful
voice, you'll like"Hataz lyke 2 stare" (CD-R) |
| June 12, 2005 |
| Sweet Pea |
Don't cruize me |
HiVoice |
well known "Was Not Was" singer Sweet Pea
Atkinson, nice urban slow-mid tracks! one track 2 versions (CD single,
CD-R) |
| Phiona |
Love of my life |
Yuric |
mainstream female R&B, 2 slow songs 5
versions (CD single)
|
| June 13, 2005 |
| The Christian Souls |
Don't give up |
Deznell Music Group |
traditional gospel group "live" with a little
R&B influence |
| Michael Irving |
For you |
DSB |
contemporary R&B with hiphop sense, all
tracks lead and back ground vocals, horns & production by himself, not so
much impressed (CD-R) |
| Danny Wayne |
Something n common |
Family Heritage |
lots of emotional slowies but not so
special |
| V.A. |
BCR storm vol 1 |
Blackstock Camp |
compilation of various stypes of R&B, slow
jam tracks by Rojni, rap'n soul by Tera & Kiddie etc. |
| Sugar Bear 9 |
A new beginning |
Ghetto Trax |
oldschool-lish R&B with hiphop edge, male
singer/rapper from New York area, 3 songs 7 versions (CD single) |
| Verna Law |
The quilt |
Verna Law Ministries |
blue-eyed gospel with R&B/pop
influenced singings, female singer from Georgia
|
| June 14, 2005 |
| Jacksoul |
same |
ViK. |
Toronto based Canadian group, their 3rd album?
led by singer Haydian Neale, lots of soulful yet smooth R&B with oldschool
flavor! try this! some Al Green or Motown influences |
| Mike Avery |
Destination love |
- |
lots of soulful & mellow tracks a la Marvin
Gaye or Isley Brothers!! my recent favorite album from Chicago scene! |
| The William Brothers |
Greatest hits plus |
Blackberry |
14 their greatest hits (with many "old" photos)
+ 2 impressive "new recording" tracks |
| Nuwamba |
Above the water |
Born Soulful |
laidback, mellow & soulful R&B from Texas, D'Angelo type? he has a cool
groove! |
| Fertile Ground |
Field songs revisited |
Blackout Studios |
eclectic "jazz-soul"! cool yet soulful female lead singer |
| June 15, 2005 |
| 1891 |
same |
1801 Entertainment |
R&B male trio with soulful vocals,
tight harmony & bumpin' beats, well worth for your money! try
this!
|
| Bloodline |
Revelations |
- |
urban gospel with R&B/funk influence,
female lead, 5 tracks only (mini CD) |
| Tiaybe |
Soul odyssey |
Soul Nomad |
powerful yet also laiback female R&B
sound from Chicago, neo-soul & jazzy, Jill Scott type? (CD-R)
|
| June 16, 2005 |
| Earl Thomas |
Intersection |
Memphis |
blues singer with R&B flavor, post Robert
Clay type, "Lucky one" is the traditional southern ballad |
| Bryan Austin |
Thankful for the dream |
Art-Tist |
"oldschool" gospel album, not bad but I prefer his R&B sound!
(CD-R)
|
| June 17, 2005 |
| Little Scotty |
Sings the blues |
Style |
veteran Chicago bluesman, still rember his
"Slow that disco down"? mainly blues, few R&B flavored tracks |
| The Gumbo Child |
Can tell |
356 Productions |
Derek L. Overton from California, no "gumbo"
flavor, smooth R&B with tenor/high-tenor voice |
| Athuai Rush |
Earth |
Vital Organs |
electro-funk with "cool" groove, blue-eyed
band |
| Vaneta Thompson |
Garden party Vancurt |
Vancurt |
contemporary urban gospel with R&B
flavor |
| Men of Principle |
My love will never end |
- |
smooth R&B styled contemporary gospel, a little bit sounds like
'70s/'80s soul group!!
|
| June 18, 2005 |
| Still Ai It EP |
same |
Family Heritage Recording Co. LLC |
hiphop'n R&B duo from Ohio, some sexy
tracks (for the ladies only), 6 tracks only (mini CD) |
| Renee |
Another one of those dayz |
Its About Time |
contemporary female R&B, laidback, mellow
& sensual, 2 tracks (CD single) |
| Christian Horn...The R&B alternative |
Therapy |
Chocolate Jeanie |
sexy & emotional R&B with "funk"
touch, 2 songs & 3 snippets (CD single, CD-R)
|
| June 19, 2005 |
| Special |
Tired of being quiet |
Robbmusic |
"Big Robb presents The Princess of
southern soul" is the subtitle of this album, if you like Big Robb's "Da Problem
Solvas" this is for you! Denise LaSalle follower (CD-R)
|
| Tyme |
A matter of time |
Tyme Entertainment |
"neo-soul" female singer from New York, mixture
of R&B, jazz & hiphop, Carmen Rodgers type |
| Yewande |
Evolution |
Lotus |
pronounce "e-wan-day", female singer also from
New York, so-called "alternative R&B", funk'n R&B with "rock" influence,
5 tracks only (mini CD) |
| Disciple II |
Lord I am coming back |
Jimmy Bolding Productions |
contemporary gospel by this male duo, few
R&B elements |
| Fruit of the Spirit |
Worship = relationship |
Braz 2 Gold |
gospel by four sisters, contemporary style with
R&B flavor, some male singer guests |
| Connie |
He took my place |
LaRue |
contemporary female gospel with a little
R&B influence |
| June 20, 2005 |
| Frank Lucas |
Dancing & romancing |
Jamstone |
welcome back "The good thing man" from Jerry
King's label! possibly not the latest recordings but lots of gritty, hard
& soulful tracks! (CD-R) |
| Gistand |
He did it all |
- |
his "gospel" album, contemporary gospel
with R&B flavor (CD-R)
|
| June 21, 2005 |
| Daryel R. James |
Long overdue |
Beba The Kid Music |
hiphop'n R&B with SOULFUL vocals,
worth-listening album! |
| Bryan K. Washington |
The many shades ofB-ing |
BjustB |
one-man band, mixture of R&B, acid funk,
hiphop, gospel, jazz & latin, not for serious R&B lovers? (CD-R) |
| Marcus Miller |
Silver rain |
Koch |
the well-known electric bass virtuoso, mixed
bag of smooth jazz, funk music & blues, you can hear Macy Gray on Prince's
"Girls and boy's" |
| Carlos Kane |
How many times |
Jamstone |
urban R&B with oldschool touch, 3 songs 5
versions (CD single, CD-R) |
| The Nomads |
The grey album |
Nomad Music Enterprise |
8 piece blue-eyed band, nostalgic rock'n roll
sounds with some covers of soul biggies, only for your parents? (CD-R) |
| June 22, 2005 |
| Samuelle & D'Lynn |
Don't worry |
Samlyn |
ex Club Nouveau singer Samuelle & his
brother D'Lynn, "Thank you" is gospel styled tribute song to great black R&B
singers, "Don't worry" is SOULFUL mid-tempo track, 2 songs 4 versions, you
should listen this! GOOOOD! (CD single) |
| V.A. |
London soul |
Unisex |
Adrian Gibson's latest compilation, soulful yet
sophisticated tracks (jazzy soul, club R&B, lovers etc.) from the latest
London scene, Nate James, Em-Cee, Omar feat. Angie Stone, MSM etc., one of the
best in this series! |
| ML |
I will |
Walker Boy |
finally an ALBUM! lots of soulful R&B
tracks, R. Kelly follower?
try this album
|
| Delray |
Robinwood to Hollywood - an intellectual property |
Del Funkboy Music |
hiphop'n R&B with gangsta
flavor
|
| June 23, 2005 |
| Beige |
Step to this |
Steppin Muzak |
Chicago steppers with female lead
singer, emotional singings with dancable medium beat |
| Ms Nyema |
Phenyemanal |
CoFe's Good Music |
"neo-soul" sound with "urban" touch, India Arie
follower? 8 tracks (CD-R) |
| V.A. |
John P. Kee presents the new artist showcase |
Verity |
18 new gospel singers/groups! souful singings
with R&B/hiphop/reggae influences, Maranda Curtis, Cortez, William Demps
Jr., Partakrew, The Gordons, The Smith Brothers etc |
| John Scofield |
Play the music of Ray Charles |
Verve |
"tribute" album by this popular smooth-jazz
guitarist with many guests like Mavis Staples, Aaron Neville, Dr.
John etc. |
| June 24, 2005 |
| V.A. |
Street soul volume 2 |
Street Soul |
wow! good compilation of SOULFUL independent
R&B tracks! really the hidden treasures, Nu Life, Kenny Thomas, Fyza, Devon
Howard, Star69, Ray Robinson, Tashan, Iman etc. |
| G. Womack |
A lil' sum |
Under The Influence |
6 tracks only but all exclusive tracks
that are NOT on the self titled "G. Womack) album!! (mini CD)
|
| June 25, 2005 |
| Leena James |
A change is gonna come |
Warner Bros. |
gifted female singer produced by today's
biggest names such as Kayne West, breathtaking R&B by her own husky &
soulful voice, major label release but has a "passion" of "independent"
production! please hear today's version of Sam Cook classic! |
| Jimmy Salvemini |
Self expression |
131 Entertainment |
emotional & soulful tracks by his smooth & mellow voice! Luther Vandross
type? not bad, worth listening |
| Byron Kelsey Atkinson |
The one |
Diverse Earth Inc |
followup CD single after "All about love" album, slow "love songs" with smooth
singings, too much "pop" or "adult"? 4 tracks (CD single) |
| Ronee Martin |
Come on through my door |
BLTN Music |
"neo-soul with jazzy flavor" meets "old school R&B", female singer from
California |
| Ms. Lacy |
Urban masterpiece |
Macana Music |
female hiphop'n R&B singer |
| June 26, 2005 |
| Pam Lawrence |
Let the world know |
Almighty Music |
not solo female singer but male(Lawrence) & female(Pamella) team,
contemporary gospel with heavy R&B influence, so-called "urban soul'n
gospel" |
| Toya |
The turning points |
Positive Energy |
female gospel with strong R&B flavor, not so impressive (CD-R) |
| Young Red |
Y.R. |
CRG |
Kevin Kennard Jr., hiphop'n R&B singer with "urban" touch |
| AT2D |
My life |
Esyah Entertainment |
Ray Hayse from California, "contemporary meets oldschool" type R&B with
soulful voice, mainly downtempo tracks, minimum backing sound (CD-R) |
| June 27, 2005 |
| John Williams |
My world |
Sixela Inc. |
smooth yet SOULFUL singer from California, contemporary R&B with
a little hiphop sense, possibly you'll like THIS! (CD-R) |
| G.L.O. |
The shine |
Stomp |
18 years old Sharnell Murray & Meshack from UK, contemporary soulful R&B
with '80s soul/funk influences |
| TJ Hooker Taylor |
2nd generation |
Hooked-Up |
lots of groovy southern mid-tempo/slow tracks in Malaco/Ecko style, not bad if
you like Tyrone or Johnnie (CD-R) |
| Ben Moore & The Blues Express |
Funky blues |
No Cover |
Detroit blues album, include some covers of R&B oldies (CD-R)
|
| June 28, 2005 |
| Shawn Desman |
Back for more |
Sony BMG Canada |
this Canadian blue-eyed singer CAN sing
R&B! lots of emotional ballads |
| Sharrond King |
Dedicated |
Tru-Vine/Ophir |
nice urban/contemporary gospel with R&B flavor, try this if you like Shirley
Murdock |
| Seria |
For your love |
Tic Toc |
a mix of R&B, dance and even some reggae with a touch of hiphop, female
singer from Florida/Chicago area (CD-R) |
| June 29, 2005 |
| Will Wheaton |
Old school soul |
Platinum Bass |
follow up album to "Consenting adultz", sensual & soulful R&B with
baritone voice, some "house" feel tracks, Luther Vandross meets Will Downing? |
| Anduwan |
The time has come R U READY? |
Sixela Inc. |
Anduwan Jackson from California, emotional ballad singer with oldschool touch
& his own unique SOULFUL voice, well-worth getting & listening album! my
recent favorite album |
| Sean Rasul |
The showcase |
Country Cool |
mixture of R&B, hip hop & spoken words, lots of "neo-soul" tracks with
his own high-tenor voice |
| LaVal |
All my life |
LLD Music |
female R&B with "street" sense, soulful (gospel-roots?) singings, 8 tracks
(mini CD, CD-R) |
| June 30, 2005 |
| V.A. |
The official steppers music CD |
PDP |
this project is the brainchild of Darryl L. Davis & his partner Pete Frasier
who have a string of successful "steppers" events, all GROOVY MEDIUM tempo
tracks with SOULFUL vocals! |
| Angela Johnson |
Got to let it go |
Purpose |
ex Cooley's Hot Box singer, USA issue of same name album on Dome label with
another jacket design, contemporary R&B with UK jazz funk flavor |
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