| Just arrived at December 1, 2005 |
| 24/7 |
Love/life changes |
PEG |
"1 female & 4 males" group from Jackson,
Mississippi, nice mixture of contemporary R&B, southern soul, oldschool
flavor & talkbox sound, lots of emotional slowies! TRY THIS! |
| December 2, 2005 |
| Catherine Miller |
Check it out |
Tyson |
female gospel with strong '70s/'80s R&B
flavor, only 7 tracks (mini CD) |
| Jackson Southernaires |
Reality |
JS |
contemporary southern gospel with soulful
singings |
| Urban Theory 101 |
same |
- |
male duo from Florida, Isaac Johnson &
Giovanni, tender & delicate vocals with harmony (CD-R) |
| Hip Service |
Uncovered |
Hip Service, L.L.C. |
four soulful lead singers with tight band (some
members from Tower of Power!), west-coast funk sound with '80s flavor |
| December 3, 2005 |
| Chick Willis |
I did it all |
CML |
"Stoop down baby" fame singer, his usual
blues'n soul with Tyron Davis' groove, some raunchy lyrics but one of his best
R&B album? |
| Linda Styles |
The sultry songstress |
- |
oldschool R&B with jazz feeling, only 4
tracks (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Nanette Maxine |
Don't take me for granted |
Xaman |
sophisticated yet fully emotional ballads, originaly released in '97? and
recently re-appeared, 2 songs 3 versions (CD single) |
| Major Throw Down |
Fun girl |
- |
funk'n R&B with oldschool flavor, homemade R&B by male singer
(named Walter Ross, Jr.?) (CD-R)
|
| Katyrae |
Meditate |
- |
female R&B with neo-soul touch, some jazzy or "acoustic" flavors
(CD-R)
|
| December 4, 2005 |
| The Minister William "Redd" Crook |
Possessed by his love |
U B Jammin Studio |
contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor,
worth trying (CD-R |
| Grace Garland |
Lovers never lie (in bed) |
Shark Meat |
mixture of contemporary R&B, jazz &
pop, jazzy Phyllis Hyman? |
| SUNN |
After dark |
Eather Drive Entertainment |
urban soul with "street" sense, mainly
downtempo tracks, male singer/multi instrumentalist from South
Carolina
|
| December 5, 2005 |
| Raven Camp |
New Orleans sweetheart |
DMT Entertainment |
not typical New Orleans style but nice mixture
of oldschool soul, urban R&B & hiphop with "southern" flavor, 21 years
old female singer, 5 tracks only (mini CD) |
| Soul Project |
Reconnection |
Spirit |
8 experienced singer's showcase featuring rich R&B heritage songs, Mandyl
Evans, Sonja Grier, David Cook, Maria Howell, Debby Dobbins etc.,
modern interpretations of Stax or Motown, worth trying |
| Dee Robinson's Black Pearl |
The voyage |
- |
an all-female performance troupe featuring variety of music genes including
contemporary urban, old R&B, blues & even "opera", meaningful lyrics |
| Matt Earle |
Have your way |
Access 25 |
blue-eyed singer with R&B feeling,
pop/R&B
|
| December 6, 2005 |
| Ruby Turner |
So amazing |
Nova |
veteran UK soul diva's comeback with still
powerful & soulful singings! better than expected |
| Regi Ransdell |
An eclectic sole experience |
Registered Entertainment |
urban R&B with "alternative" feel, emotion
with cool vibe |
| Ginger Patterson |
From a woman's point of view |
TLM Group & Midwest Magic/Patterson Publications |
mixture of R&B, jazz, hiphop, spoken words
& jazz with smooth singings, female singer from Minnesota (CD-R) |
| December 7, 2005 |
| Mark Adam Wood, Jr. |
The adventures of mrkystar |
- |
one of the best "oldschool R&B" album in
'05! ex LAKESIDE singer! ballads, mid tempos & funkers by still powerful
& soulful voice! well-worth listening! (CD-R) |
| Chau 'Drian |
Reflections |
EvEr Entertainment |
a blend of classic R&B, neo-soul & contemporary R&B, female singer from Florida, daughter of Yvonne Jackson! |
| Chester Gregory |
High love |
- |
ex musical "Hairspray" or "The Jackie Wilson story"
singer, 2 songs plus snippets from his upcoming album, Usher + Carl Thomas
+ oldschool R&B (CD single) |
| Zora Young |
Tore up from the floor up |
Delmark |
pure Chicago blues lady, include cover version
of "Ace of spades" with tight horn section |
| Shelly Rudolph |
Water in my hand |
- |
blue-eyed female singer from Oregon, neo-soul sound with jazz phrasing, and
mixture of gospel, New Orleans, african and caribbean flavors |
| Bruce L |
Circus maximus |
- |
mixture of funk, R&B, hiphop &
'90s pop (CD-R)
|
| December 8, 2005 |
| Raye Jones |
Sistah girl's lament |
FVC |
female jazz vocalist from Delaware with
blues/R&B flavor, include "A song for Phyllis Hyman" |
| Mothers Favorite Child |
The audio files |
- |
soothing R&B with "clear" vocal by Tanya
Thillet, 5 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Jaye Mitchell |
Love streams |
- |
poor mix of oldschool R&B, neo-soul and
funk, poor sound quality, handmade (CD-R) |
| Hard Bargain |
More than you bargained for |
thebassguy |
blues band, include several remakes of R&B
biggies such as "Who's making love""Too weak to fight" etc. |
| Silk Productions |
My life - my music vol. 1 |
- |
rap>R&B, various rappers/singers |
| Mr. Marv |
Who do you think I am |
- |
Marvin L. Fields, Jimi Hendrix impersonator,
funky blues with R&B flavor (CD-R) |
| Bertha Payne |
Bedroom offer |
FI-REA |
downhome female blues singer with Denise
LaSalle feel, 5 tracks only (mini CD) |
| December 9, 2005 |
| Reggie Braxton |
same |
- |
sophisticated R&B in urban jazz mood, not
bad, 5 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Rob Bess |
Vibe to this |
Baytown |
neo-soul sound with "street" edge |
| Nina Vidal |
Do it again |
Sweet Mimosa |
elegant female R&B with neo-soul touch,
jazzy or adult touch, 2 songs 4 versions (CD single, CD-R) |
| Caleb |
same |
- |
urban female R&B with "street" edge (mini
CD, CD-R) |
| V.A. |
Mid-Ohio (the basement years) |
Uncle Fats |
unreleased tracks from central Ohio in the
basement recordings, include remix of famous Mel Strong's "Uptown lady", others
not so special (CD-R)
|
| December 10, 2005 |
| Ty Young |
Introducing |
Wind 'em Up |
"contemporary meets oldschool" R&B with a
little "street" sense (CD-R) |
| Ab |
Lyrically inclined 1.3 : the odyssey |
- |
funk'n R&B with soulful singers &
harmonies, mix of various genes of music... |
| Anthony James |
47 Haynes Lane |
- |
mix of R&B, hiphop, funk, jazz & rock,
"eclectic" R&B |
| Robin |
Crying holy |
Liv'n Creations |
contemporary male gospel with strong R&B
influence |
| Neville Lloyd |
Believe |
Mystique Music Entertainment |
gospel with R&B/reggae flavor, 2 songs (CD
single, CD-R) |
| Jae-Jae |
Heavenly explosion! |
- |
female gospel with R&B flavor, 1 song
2 versions (CD single, CD-R)
|
| December 11, 2005 |
| V.A. |
Urban soul music in the movies |
Rusty Key |
F.L. Pittman (ex Con Funk Shun) has brought
together his written songs from various movies, some lesser known movies &
songs, Cindy Herron Braggs (ex En Vogue), The Delfonics, Ali Ollie Woodson, The
Dells, Lenny Williams, Angel Sessions etc., nice compilation! |
| The Minister John Butler |
Between phases |
Mylestone |
contemporary gospel with urban R&B
influence & a bit jazzy note |
| Terry Newsome |
Soul music |
- |
album called "Soul music"? actually sounds like
"contemporary gospel" with R&B flavor, 2 volume set |
| Leon Triplett |
The gospel according to Triplett |
Triplett |
male gospel with R&B accent, 2 songs (CD
single, CD-R) |
| Carlos A. Tottress |
This is my story : chapter I |
A Tottress Production |
contemporary gospel with a little R&B flav |
| December 12, 2005 |
| Rob |
Come to my house |
B&F Productions |
mix of smooth R&B with a hint of pop
overtones, sounds "oldshool" sometimes, Robert Brizzell fron New York
City |
| Spice |
Twice as nice |
ABS Sounds |
female singer from Michigan, pop/R&B with
top 40 flavor, a little "neo-soul" feel on some tr |
| Dawn Woods |
I feel alive |
LaDaJeMSMarketing and Media |
contemporary female R&B with the groove, "old meets new" type |
| Ronnie J. Cameron |
Make me your servant |
Library of Congress |
so called "urban gospel", relaxing tracks with
soothing voice |
| Joseph Abraham |
Who you gonna call on |
Joseph Abraham Ministiries |
blue-eyed gospel'n R&B
|
| December 13, 2005 |
| Fella Fella |
2nite |
DETwa International |
talented newcomer! watch out this soulful male group with tight harmony! you'll
love all tracks if you're group boff! 8 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R) |
| V.A. |
New modern Christmas classics |
Honey Cat Tunes |
The International Original Song Contest
searched the world over to bring the newestmodern Christmas classics, only
interested in Ali Ollie Woodson's track? (ex The Temptations) (CD-R) |
| Jus |
The music |
- |
Justin Shaw from Philadelphia, contemporary
R&B with smooth Marvin Gaye feel, mainly emotional slowies |
| everyANYTHING |
Envy |
everyANYmUSIC |
mixture of R&B and rock'n funk, multi-raced
band from New York city |
| December 14, 2005 |
| Joe Tex |
Nothing but a Joe Tex party : the legacy continues volume 2 |
Legacy |
actually Joe Tex's son - Joe Tex II, more
"modern edge" & professional than his debut album, mixture of southern
R&B, blues, hiphop & funk |
| Tony Lindsay |
same |
Gruve |
my favorite singer! famous for his singings in
Santana, full of powerful & soulful tracks combining "classic soul" &
"urban R&B", you should listen this album (CD-R) |
| Clarence Carter |
One more hit |
Cee Cee Entertainment |
his "usual" recent sound, full of southern
atmosphere with emotion but with "cheap" backings |
| M3D a.k.a. Marvelous |
same |
- |
three male rappers - Divanni, Logan &
Brazill, rap>>R&B (CD-R)
|
| December 15, 2005 |
| Kevin Thornton |
Conversion |
Rain On Me |
ex Color Me Bad singer, gospel lyrics but
sounds still very smooth R&B with jazz or hiphop elements |
| LaTangela |
U got me |
Tan Tune Ent |
R&B pop crossover with powerful
singings |
| Christopher Terrell |
Living like a soldier |
- |
hiphop'n R&B singer from North Carolina
featuring Havoc of Mobb Deep (on one song), some smooth vocals |
| Barfield |
Thetyrant |
Tater Tot |
blue-eyed singer from Texas, funky R&B with
pop sense |
| December 16, 2005 |
| Mark Adam Wood Jr. |
Happy holidays to you |
- |
ex Lakeside singer, emotional ballad, 1 song 5
versions (including the original Whispers version, Mark on piano) (CD single,
CD-R) |
| The Rebirth |
This journey in |
Kajmere Sound |
funk'n R&B group with a groove featuring female singer, "neo-soul"
flavor on some tracks
|
| Amar Khalil |
Where there's a will there's a way |
Ear Mark Entertainment |
contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor,
sounds "hiphop flavored gospel" on some tracks, female/male lead singers |
| Sir Lavish |
Don't talk just listen |
Royal Family Entertainment |
male R&B with hiphop feeling, some
influence of oldschool soul music? (CD-R)
|
| Koup |
same |
StudioZ Productions |
Kubie McHerrin from California, male R&B
with jazzy twist, some "neo-soul" some "sophisticated" some "soulful" |
| Jamez |
same |
StudioZ Production |
blue-eyed male R&B with emotional singings,
some oldschool flava |
| Michelle Lang |
The still-water theory |
- |
contemporary female gospel with R&B/hiphop
flavor(CD-R) |
| V.A. |
Fried glass onions : Memphis meets the Beatles vol. 2 |
Inside Music |
12 remakes of The Beatles' songs by
Memphis singers such as John Kilzer, Charlie Wood, Eddie Harrison, Charles
Ponder etc, with blues'n soul backing featuring Jackie Johnson |
| December 17, 2005 |
| Ike |
I want you |
- |
soulful male singer from California, lots of
emotional or dynamic slowies with a bit "southern" feel, storytelling lyrics
with grooves, include one blues song, well-worth listening! |
| The Olympics |
Big city Christmas |
Lacoriha |
the same old Walter Ward's group, all original Christmas songs in classic group
tradition! (CD single) |
| Arisa |
Life is ... |
- |
Japanese-born female singer, female R&B with silky yet sultry
voice in jazz overtones (CD-R) |
| Jesse Moore |
More than life itself |
- |
rooty blues and R&B from New Orleans with heartfelt lyrics, his late '60s
debut recordings (as "The Houserockers" in Japan) rapidly became real
collector's items |
| The Square Egg |
Quite possibly the best of |
- |
a collection of songs selected from two of their previous albums plus a preview
from their forthcoming album "Things change", smooth hiphop'n R&B with
"spoken word" flavor |
| December 18, 2005 |
| Durty Sol |
Back to the durt |
- |
male/female vocal group with tight harmony from
North Carolina, lots of emotional ballads or groovy dancers , some hiphop
tracks, worth listening album!! (CD-R) |
| Lawson |
Lawasonsoul |
King Goldie Entertainment |
hiphop inspired male R&B with catchy rhythm
& lyrics, soulful new talent, only 7 tracks (mini CD) |
| Cognac |
New Orleans own |
- |
smooth R&B with Marvin Gaye or Carl Thomas
influences, 5 tracks only, not bad & try! (mini CD) |
| Julius Petty |
Thank you |
Feel So Good |
contemporary gospel with strong R&B/hiphop
flavor, soulful singer! |
| The Big Jim Price Band |
If I could be with you |
- |
guitar blues with funky R&B touch, no
interest for modern R&B lovers? |
| Dayy Starr |
Restless |
DayyStarr Music |
4 piece band featuring female singer
Yolanda Davis, lots of groovy mid tempos with "soft rock" or "folk"
influences
|
| December 19, 2005 |
| J-RED |
What's up |
Soul Mop |
Jesse Redmond! once member of "Average Guyz" or
"Flooded with soul" album! all well-sung SOULFUL & EMOTIONAL tracks!
recommended! only 7 tracks (mini CD) |
| Jewelz |
From the depths of my soul |
- |
emotional male singer from Michigan, all
slowies for the ladies (only?) only 6 tracks (mini CD, CD-R) |
| Incognito |
Eleven |
Rice |
as-always their typical UK jazz funk sounds
featuring Maysa, Carleen Anderson, Imaani, Tony Momrelle etc., Japanese
release |
| Nu Soltribe |
The master fusion |
(Buddhaful House |
funk'n R&B group with smooth vocals, mainly
upbeat tracks |
| December 20, 2005 |
| Boyz II Men |
Winter/reflection |
Urban World |
2 CD set, all remakes of Japanese pop song in
one CD, and Christmas songs in another CD, every tracks sung by their usual
smooth yet soulful singings with harmony, Japanese release |
| Anjel |
Street merchant |
K.E.S. |
soulful R&B singer with a bit "street"
influence, lots of emotional slow jams, worth trying |
| Isaac Johnson |
IJ |
Isosik Productions |
contemporary gospel with R&B flavor
(CD-R) |
| Yarnell |
Picture this |
Peacesing |
smooth baritone R&B + house music + funky
feeling + party floor shakers |
| Kenny Anderson |
I love you still |
SKE |
smooth & mellow R&B, but sound too
smooth or too "pop"!
|
| December 21, 2005 |
| Mike Marshall |
Love, lies and life |
Million Dollar Dream |
still remember his voice behind "Rumors" by Timex Social Club? lots of
emotional/soulful R&B vocal tracks with "street" touch, one track with E-40,
worth-listening album |
| Nicole Willis and The Soul Investigators |
Keep reachin' up |
Timmion |
Finland's "deep funk" band featuring black female singer, sounds "70s style" or
"modern" Motown, no hard funk tracks |
| Zapp & Mr. Capone-E |
ol' skool music vol.1 |
Thump Street |
produced by Terry "Zapp" Troutman, lots of
ganstarap with strong R&B flavor |
| Addison D. Baker |
I will praise |
PMG |
contemporary gospel with SOULFUL female/male
singers |
| Brown's Bag |
Labor of love |
Early Park |
Ward Brown and Sherrod Brown from Chicago, '80s
style "soul music" with today's sense, no drum machines or loops, not bad &
try! |
| Insaicha |
Outa nowhere... |
Sulfur Productions |
pronounced "in-say-cha", female singer
from Georgia, contemporary urban sound (CD-R)
|
| Mr. D |
For those who like to step |
- |
a national radio personality "Mel Devonne"
wrote, produced and performed all the songs for "Chicago steppers scene",
minimum vocals, not recommended for everyone
|
| December 22, 2005 |
| Incognito & Rice artists remixed |
Feed your soul |
Rice |
Incognito tracks + Inner Shade, Ski Oakenfull,
Maysa Leak, Ed Motta & Para, soulful sides of UK jazz funk sounds, 2 CD set,
Japanese release |
| The Jeffery Singers featuring Lorenzo |
Let's take in a family! |
I.G.B. |
tribute to the victims of Hurricane Katrina, contemporary gospel with soulful
lead singer, one song three versions (CD single) |
| Marc VanClaggett |
I want you |
Marlex |
repackage ("red jacket" design) of previously reviewed "smooth R&B" album
with small change of contents, one "new" song featuring E.J. Welch! |
| Double |
Rock the party! |
FLME |
the most R&B side of Japanese female pop. mixture of R&B, hiphop &
some latin, 2 songs 4 versions (CD single) |
| Sunn |
Sassafrass |
Eather Drive Entertainment |
follow up release to "After dark", mixture of
various genes of music - urban, R&B, hiphop & electronic, all slowies
with "warm" vibe |
| George Huff |
Miracles |
Word |
ex Fox's American Idol singer, nice blend of contemporary gospel, urban R&B
and pop! almost sounds like "smooth" R&B |
| December 23, 2005 |
| Enin |
Keeping it real |
901 Entertainment |
"born in Chicago and reared in Mississippi" male singer, very soulful singings
with southern flavor, nice hoarse voice with gospel roots |
| Warren Flandez |
A soul Christmas |
Knotty Note Entertainment |
very soulful Christmas album! some old favorites some original songs, 5 tracks
only, Canadian release (mini CD) |
| Greg Walker |
Sharing Christmas |
Wilma's Son's Music |
relaxing & mind-soothing songs for your holiday season, a bit too smooth? |
| DeVynne |
same |
- |
Denise C. Ford from Michigan, "old-school-ish" soulful singer with wide vocal
range, 7 tracks only, not bad!! (mini CD) |
| Evangelist Cynthis Davis |
I want 2 liv' |
- |
contemporary female gospel with a little R&B influence (CD-R) |
| December 24, 25, 2005 |
| Happy holidays!! |
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| December 26, 2005 |
| Young DeBarge |
The hunt |
Original Crime Family |
youngest of the legendary DeBarge family,
catchy "today's top 40" style R&B, guest appearances of Chico, El &
James DeBarge |
| Common Thread featuring Range & Smoove |
same |
Mastermind Productions |
today's urban R&B melodies with a hiphop
edge, male duo, mainly emotional downtempo tracks, try if you like "sweet soul"
sounds of today |
| AKAmardukson |
Rhyme2weep |
- |
male modern R&B/hiphop singer,
producer & writer from Virginia, conceptual album - rebellion, unity,
progress, blackness & freedom (CD-R)
|
| December 27, 2005 |
| Brian Cook |
Introducing |
Aivilo Group Entertainment |
one of the best Christmas R&B in this year, emotional slowies with smooth
& mellow vibe! 3 tracks only (CD single) |
| Ed Neal |
Contiguous |
Smooth Fingers |
urban R&B with "smooth jazz"
touch, also oldschool R&B/funk flavors |
| Kim L. Brown |
When the rain comes down |
Shepepp Music |
real Mary J. Blige follower! one song two versions (CD single, CD-R) |
| Juanita Fletcher |
Free to be me! |
Tyler Girl |
contemporary female gospel but sounds like urban R&B, her 2nd album (CD-R) |
| December 28, 2005 |
| Rob Spencer |
Memories fall |
Caliber Entertainment |
R&B/rap mix with smooth yet emotional singings! not bad! |
| Ed Neal |
Contiguous |
Smooth Fingers |
urban R&B with "smooth jazz"
touch, also oldschool R&B/funk flavors |
| Starla Marie |
Starla Marie |
Vicious Stylz Entertainment |
smooth, sexy & soulful R&B with hiphop twist, 1 "medium tempo" song 4
versions (CD single) |
| BrothaBill |
same |
Cool Impressions Entertainment |
advertised as "funky street music with R&B/hiphop feel", try his
soulful singings! (CD-R)
|
| SMASH |
same |
Burndsman |
the 25th anniversary album of this group (roots of Switch and DeBarge) produced
by Bernd Lichters, '70s funk and jazz fusion! not recent recordings but
important German re-release |
| December 29, 2005 |
| Mr. Jazz and Soulmatik |
same |
Soulmatik Muzik |
smooth, sexy but fully soulful R&B a la
"modern" Marvin Gaye, not bad & try! (CD-R) |
| Nesha Cortez |
Strung out |
Paid In Full |
very contemporary female R&B, some gospel
roots? 2 songs (CD single) |
| V.A. |
1st family of southern soul : volume one |
Hep' Me |
17 selections from Senator Jones' label,
downhome southern soul only! some lesser-known tracks by Mz B or Alfreida Upshaw
+ many well-known singers like Willie Pugh, Robert Hill, The Love Doctor
etc. |
| December 30, 2005 |
| YL |
Lollipop |
Sa'ber |
lots of emotional slowies by this soulful male
singer with a touch of hiphop, urban R&B for the ladies! |
| Little Phil |
Out of the shadows |
Coffeehouse |
blue-eyed Otis Clay? southern blues'n soul with an oldschool feel, try if you
like old "southern soul" |
| Papasean |
Balance |
Divine Source |
male singer with high tenor voice from North Carolina, urban R&B with
"street" touch |
| Sonya |
Everlasting life |
5 Life Size Music |
Sonya McGuire, female contemporary gospel with urban R&B flavor (CD-R) |
| Vines |
Close up |
RZT Producions |
solo male singing/rap artists from Florida,
rap>R&B (CD-R) |
| Kai Dallas |
ST disease |
iAkHealth Communications |
sounds "smooth & sultry neo-soul", serious lyrics about "sex without
marrage", one song 2 versions (CD single) |
| Bittersweet |
Got a thing for your man |
R.K. |
three multi-racial girls from L.A., pop meets R&B with catchy hook, 3 songs
(CD single, CD-R) |
| Sylver Logan Sharp |
Christ the savior is born |
Bachus Music |
one gospel ballad with R&B flavor (CD single, CD-R) |
| Jill Sharp |
This time I'm right |
Snowbird |
urban R&B, lots of slowies, not so professional product (CD-R) |
| December 31, 2005 |
| Sonya Raye |
Stick to it |
SkyTy Productions |
her 4th album? very contemporary gospel with
strong urban neo-soul/R&B flavor, sounds like almost today's R&B |
| Dwayne Coley-Love |
The wedding day |
- |
romantic & smooth "love song"
with emotional singing, one song 4 versions (CD single) |
| The Oasis |
Stand up |
BuckFunk Music |
multi-racial contemporary gospel group with a
'70s soul/R&B/funk/jazz edge, soulful lead singers |
| Sandy Carroll |
Dela techno |
Ringo |
blue-eyed Memphis singer like Bonnie
Raitt |
| Jan |
Inspired |
526 Entertainment |
Canadian R&B singer with Asian look, not so
much interest |
| Children of Yisrael |
First fruits |
Nafesh |
contemporary gospel group (male/female
lead) with R&B flavor
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