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Just arrived at July 1, 2005
Raheem DeVaughn The love experience Jive of course not independent release, don't overlook this nice album! most soulful side of "neo soul", mellow & groovy tracks
The I.A. aka The Isaiah Austin same Emaje Ent. "hiphop>R&B" singer from California
Ericka Jones featuring Henry Jones Shine your light on me Maranatha Ministries contemporary female gospel with a bit "southern" flavor, almost sounds-like R&B (CD-R)
Mocha B. Coming of age Sixela Inc. contemporary R&B with a little "street" influence, sexy chocolate?  (CD-R)
Xisco Ponce, Jr. Suite UE3 Asian look (Philippine born Hawaii raised) male singer who sounds like Seal or Sade, credit of the name Deon Estus, some cool dancable tracks
Flawless Figured 2 B Con 10 U'ed ABS Sound
Detroit female duo, mainly hiphop few R&B (CD-R)
July 2, 2005
Latavius Strret melodies Urban City modern R&B with a little "classic soul" influence, male singer from Georgia
MelSoulTree Rain Soul Quest sophisticated R&B ballad & medium tempo track with wide vocal range, female singer, 2 songs 6 versions (CD single)
Melodic One world Don't Sleep Entertainment one male & two females, urban ballad with harmony, you'll love album version with romantic "telephone talk", 1 song 2 versions (CD single)
Loretta Prince Can't get along Estaloka pop/R&B singer from UK, duet with soulful male singer on title track, moody & urban, 2 songs 5 versions (CD single)
July 3, 2005
Mavis Speechless Urban Noize Entertainment her debut album, lots of emotional ballads with old R&B touch (CD-R)
Sam Fisher The immediate me EP Namavi male singer with his own soulful voice from Georgia, some influences of rock or jazz? not bad, 5 tracks only (mini CD)
Jasiyah Bey Right now Comai Music
his 3rd release, smooth R&B, 5 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
Jasiyah Bey I miss you Comai Music
recorded in '98 & remastered for re-release in '05, 5 emotiona ballads (mini CD, CD-R)
July 4, 2005
Lewis "Fire" Carter Mood swings Sixela Inc. soulful contemporary R&B singer, some sexy slowies, one duet song with soulful lady on "Back with me" (CD-R)
Soul Movement Get away - fronted by female singer, real band featuring flute & trumpet, cool & groovy R&B (CD-R)
Durant Searcy The one 4 me -
soulful & emotional tracks, Luther Vandross type? 5 tracks only (mini CD)
July 5, 2005
Aaron Kane Gotta love Invigorator blue-eyed singer inspired by Marvin Gaye, smooth & soulful
Digital Black Memories of an R&B thug Elite soulful R&B singings with strong "street" edge! worth listening
Jon'Nita J.J.'s gotta Jonez - female R&B/funk singer from Nevada, sultry singings with a touch of jazz (CD-R)
3Wise Season 1 Hitsmill
contemporary gospel by one female & two males, a bit R&B influence
July 6, 2005
Kim Black Pray KGS Christian Ministry contemporary female gospel with "Aretha" feel
Dejaye The gospel according to the soul DeJam contemporary soulful gospel singer with strong urban R&B flavor, well-worth checking!
Patricia Wilder Sweet love Rusty Key
female modern blues singer with funk/R&B influence
July 7, 2005
Black Spouse Two shakes to a wiggle Ewefran Music Lewis & Joni - the husband/wife team, old school R&B, my recent favorite, only 5 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
Tamika The new sensation - urban contemporary R&B, not finished versions? 5 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R)
Amanda Mills Her story 1Mekanizm
blue-eyed female R&B singer, pop/R&B
July 8, 2005
Aziel Tha3logy Lastwon Productions R&B singer from Samoa, lots of mellow & emotional tracks including the cover of "I destroyed your love", some '70s feel some reggae
Richie Merritt Now R.A.M. ex Electrons or Laurels singer, still remember his "Where did I go wrong"? collection of nostalgic R&B (many covers) with his own unique high-tenor/tenor voice, some "live", really new recordings??
Eugene "Hideaway" Bridges Coming home Armadillo modern blues, no pure R&B tracks but full of R&B "feelings" here & there
Mark Collins same R.A.P. Music
mainly rap, a few slow e,otional R&B ballads (CD-R)
Sam Hooper Group East FBJoy
modern FUNKY blues, almost no interest for R&B lovers?
July 9, 2005
Euclid Gray Father guide me - formerly of R&B group "Public Announcement", now he returns to gospel, contemporary gospel with very strong R&B flavor! sounds almost R&B! try this even if you don't like gospel sound
Mr. David Southern soul singer Malaco what's simple but great album title! Tony Mercedes produce, "southern soul" with a bit "urban" flavor, 3 bonus tracks from his last "Jody is back" album
Cdrive No show, our party Track House smooth yet soulful R&B singings, mainly emotional slowies! male singer from California
Robert Moe Calling you - contemporary male gospel with strong R&B influence, nice soulful voice
July 10, 2005
Wendell B Good times Cuzzo Music this is WENDELL BROWN! full of emotion! full of soulfulness! lots of good slowies, recommended album!
Serita Campbell The vessel 3G contemporary female gospel with strong flavor of R&B/neo-soul/hiphop (CD-R)
Vance Kelly and The Backstreet Blues Band Nobody has the power Wolf the 6th album on this Austrian label, modern blues singer but almost sounds like oldschool Chicago R&B
Sairen One The street soul project I JK mixture of R&B, funk, street and rock, male singer from (CD-R)
July 11, 2005
Lafayette Reed Tracing my roots Platinum Factory the same quality as his last "I'm ready" album, soulful yet smooth singings will be warmly welcome by any serious R&B lovers
J. Rawls The essence of soul vol.1 P-Vine compilation of independent R&B tracks selected by hiphop fame Jayson Rawls, you'll love "Pleasure before pain" by Eric Roberson, other singers are Tavaris,Venus Malone,Jonell etc., Japanese release
Thomas Warren Jr. same Tommy Town gospel lyrics but sounds like contemporary R&B! only 5 tracks (mini CD)
Gospel superstars Soulink live 2 MCG 7 Sons of Soul, The Williams Brothers, Lee Williams, The Canton Spirituals, The Christianaires, Slim & The Supreme Angels etc. LIVE! traditional southern gospel sounds, R&B flavor on some tracks, some gospel versions of classic songs
July 12, 2005
Gary "G" Jenkins The other side Expansion UK release of his recent "The otha side" album with another jacket & track order, ex Silk singer, of course one of my best recent favorites!
Cri-Shounda Street soul vol. 1 Lifeline Team Music Group the 2nd album by this North Carolina girl, "raw" R&B with "street" flava (CD-R)
Eric Cire ericcire.com Cire Entertainment '04 release, I don't know why I don't review this nice album last year, contemporary urban R&B, lots of smooth yet soulful love ballads!
Lizz Wright Dreaming wide awake Verve
the follow up to her acclaimed "Salt" album, sophisticated jazzy R&B
July 13, 2005
Ulysees What'cha think about that - soulful & emotional singer with gospel roots, lots of smooth slowies!! woth listening
Rob Lee The Upstate Hustle Upstate Cats Smokey Robinson meets D'angelo? soulful slowies by impressive high-tenor voice, try this! 4 tracks only (mini CD)
Raymond Thomas & The Gospel Sabre-Aires It will be all right same - traditional southern male gospel group, a little hint of "southern soul" (CD-R)
Soul Inheritance Got a groove Arjay blues'n soul band with horn section for "oldschool" party, male or female lead singers
Nagaraj Ancient wayz Suns of Light he (Tajh Abdulsamad) is a member of "The Suns" (see below), R&B>>rap, smoothly singing slow/mid tempo tracks (CD-R)
The Suns Millennium music Suns of Light
once known as Motown recording artist "THE BOYS", 4 piece group, smooth R&B with reggae or African influences (CD-R)
July 14, 2005
Maxine Braham If... P-Vine UK female singer with "neo-soul" feel, some jazz & funk roots? one track with Myron, Japanese release
jsan & the analogue sons same i town powerful vocal like Bob Marley, R&B with "world beat" flavor
Nadine I have arrived Consolidated
Nadine Alexander from L.A., mixture of oldschool R&B, pop & jazz, for mature adults only?, 5 tracks plus DVD (mini CD plus DVD)
July 15, 2005
2GA1 Together as one Onemo duo by Darryl & Patricia Hatcher, contemporary R&B sounds, "oldschool" sometimes "southern" sometimes and "street" feel sometimes, not bad TRY this duo album!
Mark Prentice My testimony Levite Music Group contemporary gospel with tender tenor voice, a little R&B flavor
Milladyz Just a glimpse Soul Tight "the Caucasian soul" by blue-eyed male singer, lots of smooth R&B slowies (CD-R)
Charles E. Grant Again..that's love - not R&B singer Charlrs Bo Grant but smooth contemporary gospel singer with R&B influence (CD-R)
CMD & Friends Driving away the unwanted spirit -
contemporary gospel with R&B/pop touch, emotional male & female lead singers, no "Jesus" shout
July 16, 2005
Dorothy Moore I'm doing alright Farish Street "Misty blue" fame singer still goin' strong, traditional southern ballads plus jazzy R&B tracks, yes! she's DOING ALRIGHT!
Cicero Blake Ain't nothing wrong - his self release before Mardi Gras label ('03)? the same contents as Mardi Gras but with another jacket, deep & soulful singings!! (CD-R)
Platinum Band I gotta get you back - WHAT'S GOOOOD this Chicago based band by Jerome Scott!! super soulful singers have really succeeded the sound of soul groups in '70s/'80s! Dyson's Faces type? "REAL "FIND"!! (CD-R)
EJ Step into the light Smooth Stone very smooth contemporary gospel with R&B flavor, male singer from North Carolina
Aria At what expense iMerge
female pop/R&B singer, 3 ballad tracks only (CD single)
July 17, 2005
DayyStarr Restless - multi-raced band featuring black female singer "Yolanda Davis", mixture of oldschool R&B, pop & soft-rock (CD-R)
Phil Perry Fix it JUesus Philthepower do not confuse with ex The Montclairs singer, he's the minister of music in Alabama, "contemporary meets traditional" type gospel, possibly too much "gospel" for today's R&B listeners
the eytan koch band fishbowl - NYC band with heavy influnce of Earth Wind & Fire, only 6 tracks, female lead singers (mini CD, CD-R)
Brother's United Blessed Harvest Music Group 3 piece male gospel group, contemporary & smooth gospel
Sandbloom EP. Delta [6] Red Llama Music
Kevin Sandbloom from east L.A., Keb Mo (blues singer) meets hiphop'n R&B? not for mainstream R&B lovers (mini CD, CD-R)
July 18, 2005
Chris Walker I know it's love Canvas too smooth? pop/R&B  with emotional singings, lots of slowies
Elaine Norwood God has a way true Voice contemporary female gospel with a bit R&B flavor from Leon Haywood's lab
Sandra De Sa Soul brazuca Universal 2 CD set with DVD in luxurious box, soulful female singer from Brazille, one CD features Brazilian cover of Motown or '70s soul hits, some with Smokey Robinson or Ed Motta, another CD original songs, all sung by Brazilian language
The Straight Gate Mass Choir Expectations I'll praise Bajada
I usualy don't review so-called "mass choir" album, but pick this because of featuring ex The Temptations singer ALI WOODSON on "Center of my joy" (2 volume set)
Kloud 9 Yearning 2 love Expansion the smooth soulful sounds of twin brothers Kelvis and Kendall Duffie, they both sounds good vocally with harmony in their own right, and some guest singers including Incognito
July 19, 2005
Reggie Lewis Come home - nice emotional R&B slowies from Chicago, relative of Major Lance? 2 tracks only but well-worth listening (CD single, CD-R)
C-Smoove So blu Smoove sexy & romantic slowies with oldschool flavor, North Carolina male singer, only 3 tracks (CD single)
Keith Wonderboy Johnson Presents The Spiritual Voices and friends Worldwide Music 3 piece male gospel group The Spiritual Voices with guest singers such as ALVIN GREEN etc., powerful & soulful singings!
Witness Speak to the generations Axiom contemporary female gospel, their usual sound but with some jazzy influence
Brad Absher Gulf coast soul Soul Tex blue-eyed (rock?) singer with multi-raced back band, include Texas or swampy covers of R&B oldies
Nathaniel Burge & Praise I wanna be served NBP3 contemporary gospel with a few elements of today's R&B
July 20, 2005
Jestofunk The anthology Irma 28 tracks (incld. unreleased) in 2 CD set, various remixes by legendary "house" producers such as Steve "Silk" Hurley, Joey Negro etc., the most soulful side of Italo-funk!
Eddie Reddick All basses covered Burbon Street vocalist/song writer/bass player, New Orleans native, blend of oldschool R&B, jazz fusion & funky New orleans sound
Alana Da Costa Happy 2 be nappy FSP Inc. urban R&B with hiphop flavor, one "medium tempo" song 4 versions (CD single)
Lady Bianca Let love have it's way Magic-O no R&B elements in this her latest album, westcoast blues
Danny Hayter "Soul" on fire -
new style of gospel, mixture of gospel rap with R&B style (CD-R)
Chuck Limbrick "Mystro" Whatever you want God's got it Brown Box contemporary gospel with a little R&B harmony
July 21, 2005
V.A. Anywaay you want it!! KJAMZ an eclectic mix of music styles from bay area aritsts including a unreleased track from the original En vogue, some R&B some hiphop some others
Terry Evans Fire in the feeling Valley Entertainment veteran blues/R&B singer, mixture of blues, R&B & even C&W flavor, some typical deep R&B ballads like "What about me"
V.A. Skillz presents New York / Amsterdam Skillz modern yet soulful groups/singers from USA & Holland, Shameka, Corey, Re-Play, M.O.D., Sat-R-Day etc., Dutch release
Paul Mutebi Seasons of change PFM Music advertised as "a mixture of urban soul, african street rhythms in a gospel package", yes I agree but African influence is minimum
Tasha Taylor Revival - the daughter of JOHNNIE TAYLOR!! not like his father's style but has traditional R&B feel, some bluesy some 60's or Motwon like
July 22, 2005
Solomon Wyatt Unclassifiable Gold Glove
son of Gary L. Wyatt, gospel lyrics but sounds like almost urban R&B
Willie O. Son of Shaft P-Town soundtrack of movie "Sons of Shaft", oldschool funk, 2 songs 3 versions (CD single)
Glow Heart beat Outfit Productions
gospel lyrics? but sounds like contemporary R&B! soulful diva (CD-R)
Stevie Harris Disappeared in the USA 44th Street Sonatas modern funk'n R&B with political lyrics (CD-R)
Rhythm Republik Soul concrecation rising Griot Musicworks this NY based group refuses to be regulated by style barriers? soulful R&B singings plus FUNK with jazz or reggae undertones
July 23, 2005
Shu Shusic Shusic male singer from New York area, mixture of R&B and funk, a touch of '70s soul music
Nayja Accept me as is The And Of One Music Productions pop/R&B female singer from Georgia (CD-R)
Cynthis Mack Uniquely "Cynthia" Amma Jamma Amma
rhythmic blend of R&B, jazz & blues, female singer from California
July 24, 2005
Jay Harmony Based on a true wstory Private Path emotional 26-years-old singer from North Carolina, "contemporary urban" meets "soulful '60s/'70s soul"? worth listening (CD-R)
V.A. Sun7 presents Sun7 Music compilation of indie hiphop/R&B tracks, pure R&B listeners will be interested in only  two slowies by Kenny Watts (CD-R)
Marco same Marco Music male singer from Washington D.C., smooth sound of R&B with a twist of hiphop, lots of sexy slowies for the la
New Children same - smooth jazz album by Mike Doles/Juan Nelson collaboration, some unimpressive vocal tracks
July 25, 2005
Dennis Garner Can't make it without you Showerdown gospel lyrics but sounds like oldschool R&B, only 3 tracks (CD single)
Cupid The king of down south R&B -
this Louisiana male singer call his style as "dirty south R&B", not too downhome but still full of "southern" soulfulness, try this "new age" southern soul man!
Shawd Polished Christobal emotional male singer from Ohio, lots of urban slow jams
Eric Parker Something EP Productions urban R&B with his own high-tenor voice, "old school" R&B taste (mini CD, CD-R)
July 26, 2005
Bombshell Legacy Lee combination of R&B, hiphop and even dancehall, female singer from Florida, one track with BETTY WRIGHT!
Zo! Presents passion & definition Chapter 3hree, Verse 5ive Music, LLC all instrumental no vocal, mellow groove jazz fusion, only for Amp Fiddler sound lovers?
V.A. Fins, chrome and the open road - a tribute to the cadillac 95 North 21 selection of "Cadillac" theme, mainly blues or roots rock, but please remember that there's one (blues) track by Little Milton, as you know Little Milton had a stroke ans in a coma, let's pray his fast recovery!
Valentia Robinson Soul searchin' Twin combination of neo-soul, classic soul, blues, gospel & spoken words, all emotional tracks, 6 tracks only (mini CD)
K-N-S The truth Dirty West Entertainment Silky (female from westcoast) & Keyi (male from the south) team, mixture of R&B, southern hiphop & dance sound, both singings are soulful (CD-R)
July 27, 2005
Marlon Saunders A groove so deep : the live sessions  Black Honey follow up release to "Enter my mind" album, mixture of neo-soul, classic R&B, jazz, gospel & funk, spiritual love songs & inspired funk tracks
Michelle & Christina You - Ruerto Rican sisters, contemporary gospel with pop/R&B flavor, 3 tracks (CD single)
Ms Nyema Phenyemanal CoFe Shoppe Music neo-soul sounds with some oldschool feel, Liberia-born-America-raised female singer (CD-R)
Elder Nate Mitchell & Company The minstrel's heart ENM Music
contemporary gospel with dyanamic voice, a little R&B influence
July 28, 2005
Bobby Prurify Better to have it Proper wow! welcome back Ben Moore! ex James & Bobby Prurify, backed by Dan Penn, Carson Whitsett, Spooner Oldham & Reggie Young, he still can SING but sometimes feel "imcomplete combustion"
Gerome Durham Stepping out Soul Blues 51 southern R&B album, not so hard or strong but......., produced by Johnny Rawls (CD-R)
Percy Sledge Shining through the rain Argus Label his Varese Sarabande album + one bonus track ("live version of "When a man loves a woman"), different cover jacket, Japanese release
Maxine Brown From the heart Mee Max Music the original '04 release of the same title albume with different cover, the same 13 tra
V.A. On the chitlin' circuit Echo Ecko all-stars compilation, no "new" or "rare" tracks, Quinn Golden, Carl Sims, Bill Coday, Denise LaSalle, Chuck Roberson etc., all real southern R&B for black people
V.A. Juke joint Saturday night Malaco the same vein as above but more wider selection of singers or songs, 30 tracks in 2 CD set, mainly Malaco some Ecko etc. recordings, mainly recent some classic recordings, Mel Waiters, Marvin Sease, Jessie James, Shirley Brown, Bobby Rush, Z.Z. Hill, Willie Clayton etc.
Rev. David Ausby, Sr. & Bro Donnie Plum I know Jesus will make everything alright Independent southern traditional gospel with minimum R&B influence (CD-R)
Phat Phunktion Soul juice -
the 4th album by this eight-piece blue-eyed band, the smoothness of '60s soul meets the raw energy of '70s funk?(CD-R)
Gerald & Tanny Jackson Gos loves us - modern gospel duo with R&B/hiphop flavor, no "hard" Jesus shout (CD-R)
July 29, 2005
David Robinson Rockin' Waldoxy now in Malaco groups, his 6th album, typical recent southern R&B album, try "Sweet lolipop" or "Memories"!
Desi Golden lady Clout almost the same as his '97 album plus 2 remixes of "Takin' it as it comes", different song order & jacket design, excellent singer!
Aneel Little things you do... Music 4 DA Soul the 2nd album by this EMOTIONAL male singer, lots of heartfelt or groovy tracks, how'bout the first track named  "American idols"?
The Manhattans Live in concert Classic World
the same as their "Live from South Africa" album, Gerald Alston & Blue Lovett!
Devotion Image of devotion Jamboe the same vein if you like Kai or One Voice, 5 piece male group, lots of slowies with tight harmony!
Gene Pina Mind body and soul - contemporary R&B with "oldschool" vibe (CD-R)
Billy Porter At the corner of Broadway + soul Sh-K-Broom/Razor & Tie nationaly distributed version of his "Live at Joe's Pub" album which reviewed here on April 20
Sophie Delila All yours Freak'n See Paris-born-Boston-raised singer, mixture of neo-soul, funky R&B, pop & jazz, so called "the good mood privider", sometimes Jamiroquai influence?
July 30, 2005
Nigel Soyer You in me Alabaster Box Entertainment emotional singer from Canada, lots of smooth yet soulful tracks, some Caribbean music roots
Imajin Unreleased masters - collection of songs recorded between 2002 and 2005 by this "Shorty you keep playing with my mind" fame group, soulful singings with tight harmony! (CD-R)
Soul Basement Little hitches of living Born Soulurbans the 2nd album by this Italian group (Alessya Piermarini as female lead vocals, Toriano as keyboards & programming), cool blend of urban soulfulness & sophisticated funk (CD-R)
Havana Shine Skoolcraft female singer with sexy voice from California, 2 songs 5 versions from forthcoming album (CD single, CD-R)
Cait La Dee Beauty school dropout L4L Entertainment Group blue-eyed female singer, R&B with hiphop beat, some gospel roots?
July 31, 2005
IBU Redefined Inspired Collection asian-american (Fillipino) male trio, lots of harmony ballads, if you like Kai or Devotion, this is for you
Kevin Williams Love you the right way PCMM SOULFUL singer with gospel roots, all tracks well sung & very emotional, well-worth listening
Embrace Good snuff TSOT contemporary dance'n soul ladies from Texas, 3 songs 6 versions (CD single)
Tamara Rhodes Double feature arc2 intertainment this Canadian lady sings "R&B with a touch of blues & jazz", Macy Gray type?
Mr. G Never get enough - Herve Gaspard from New Jersey! half of the male duo "2G's", smooth yet soulful singings with full emotion, well-worth getting this album!
Tomaca L. Govan Can't replace a hug -
female R&B with a taste of jazz, soulful voice, 6 tracks (mini CD, CD -R)

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