Soul Clinic

Soul Clinic

Just arrived at January 1, 2006

wishing all R&B lovers a haapy, healthy, prosperous, and soulful New Year!

January 2, 2006

V.A. / Our New Orleans 2005 (Nonesuch)

this is so-called "major" release but I can't miss to review, buy this for new recordings by legendary New Orleans artists such as Irma Thomas, Eddie Bo, Carol Fran, Allen Toussaint etc., LONG LIVE GREAT NEW ORLEANS MUSIC!

V.A. / The official steppers music CD (PDP)

repackage of in-demand album which reviewed in June '05, soulful & groovy R&B not only for Chicago steppers but all "independent R&B" mania!

Apostle Noble / Personal (SPR)

very nice blend of R&B and contemporary gospel, sounds today's soulful R&B (with a liitle touch of oldschool)!!

Natural Selection / Come on over

urban R&B with a touch of "smooth jazz" featuring soulful "neo-soul" female lead singer Alesia Dessau, not bad & try!

Mel Bell-Grey / Toll of the Mel (Meledelicious Production)

his 4th album? groovy acoustic funky R&B with harmony

January 3, 2006

Roger Ridley ( - )

wow! what a voice! heavy influences of Otis Redding or O.V.Wright, lots of famous soul oldies, do you still remember his "ultra rare" album in '70s? (CD-R)

Lugo / Abolishion (Love Kiss Music)

how many albums this soulful PuertoRican singer released? smooth urban R&B, all sung in English (CD-R)

John Johnson / Rise up (Revive Entertainment)

urban R&B/gospel by this Baltimore native, more "smooth" than before (CD-R)

Michael Tyree / Inner voices ( - )

mixture of oldschool R&B, blues & jazz, a bit "low key"

January ４, 2006

Gary Brown / Two (Da' Soul)

follow up release to "Journey", oldschool-ish R&B with "mature groove", smooth & relaxed, saxophone player/singer (CD-R)

Poppa Step / Lets live (1st Step)

mixture of contemporary R&B, funky, hiphop & '70s soul, some guest vocal by ex Force MD's Trisco Pearson, 7 tracks only (mini CD)

J. Allen / The J. Allen project (MyBKP)

contemporary gospel with strong influence of ACAPPELLA, R&B & "spoken words" (CD-R)

M.O.G. / Hotter than hell' furnace (DC)

mixture of contemporary gospel, R&B & hiphop, so-called "hiphop-gospel", male singer from California

Nanette Maxine / Concious SOS (Namax Publishing)

mixture of neo-soul & contemporary gospel, smooth & sultry singings, 5 songs only (CD single, CD-R)

NoPain / Turn it up! ( - )

energetic funk + JB type sound + oldschool R&B, 4 piece band from Indiana (CD-R)

January 5, 2006

The Delfonics (Direct Source Special Production Inc.)

not sure this is their latest recordings but at least "recent" re-makes of their big hits

Takim / I'm still here (Bru-Jan Recordings Inc.)

Takim Brown from UK, contenporary gospel with strong R&B flava, you'll love traditional "deep soul" style track "New day"

Walter Barnes Jr. & Men of Ministry / Appointed time (Worldwide Gospel)

contemporary southern gospel qartet with R&B influence, emotional lead singers

Tim Fonseca / Stay (Luna)

once nominated for best R&B artist at Boston BMA's, blue eyed singer with a powerful yet smooth and soulful voice

Ochi / Sleepless (Gatekeeeper Productions)

female singer from Colorado, urban R&B with alternative hiphop or African influences, not so impressive (CD-R)

The John Hickey Band / Live ( - )

"live" album from a band with players from Bernie Worrell, George Clinton, Bootsy collins etc., John (blue-eyed) 's second album, raw funk jam

January 6, 2006

Lafayette Charles / The merry-go-round of life ( - )

smooth R&B from Geogia with Curtis Mayfield influence, sometimes smooth jazz, spiritual or oldschool overtones, lots of emotional slowies (CD-R)

JiG / On you (StarFactory)

LaDerryl "JiG" Hart from Detroit, Usher type R&B with a touch of hiphop or "pop", only 7 tracks (mini CD)

3Dvyne (Full Code)

three ladies group, mainstream R&B with hiphop touch

Salvador Santana Band (Various Business Enterprise)

mixture of urban R&B, funk, jazz & hiphop, grandson of legendary Saunders King, 5 tracks only (mini CD)

January 7, 2006

Da' Juan / Chapter one ( - )

male singer from North Carolina, classy, urban & real R&B! lots of emotional tracks! try if you like Eric Roberson etc.

Adam / Lost then found (Napalm Music)

Adam Robertson from Chicago, smooth yet fully emotional slowies! only 3 tracks (CD single)

Earl "The Duke" Williams / Blues my way (J-Mac Entertainment)

originally from New Orleans, has been active in L.A. blues/R&B scene for two decades, downhome blues + many covers of R&B (CD-R)

OKTBRWRLD / The up down sensation (CreDay)

pronounced "OCTOBER WORLD", their 5th release? clear yet soulful female lead singer with sophisticated yet funky back sound (CD-R)

Major Throw Down / Style ( - )

Major Throw Down / Rowena, be mine ( - )

Ohio based male "funk/R&B" singer influenced by '80s funk band such as Cameo, The Gap Band etc., raw sounds, "Rowena" was released in '03 (CD-R)

January 8, 2006

J Adore / Just another day of real emotion (PCMG Music)

5 piece male group, lots of slow urban jam with hiphop flavor, emotional singers

Al Zaid / U that I need (AZ Music)

once the lead singer of Zola Taylor's Platters, R&B/pop crossover with high-tenor voice, smooth singings with jazz overtone, originally released in '96 & recently reappear on the market

Sir Charles / Call on me (Sounds of Love)

follow-up release to "Need to be loved" album, emotional blues'n soul slowies with "southern" downhome flavor, only 7 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)

January 9, 2006

Isaac Hill / Whatever happpened (VIP)

soulful, sultry & sexy R&B by Chicago singer, lots of slowies, some "stepper"'s influence (CD-R)

DJ Jazzy Jeff / The soul mixtape (Groovin')

overlooked "major" release, most famous Philadelphia DJ compiles a set of smooth "independent R&B", nice selection with Eijay, Josephine Sincere, Michael Bohannon, Kelli Sae, LaSonya Gunter etc.

Janet Dokes / Time (TJG Music)

"contemporary meets traditional" type gospel, guest artists like Dave Hollister (on one track only), Daryl Coley etc.

January 10, 2006

Omar / Pieces of the product ( - )

Omar Rahsaan Wilson's debut album, ex Lost Souls (rap group) singer, soulful R&B with "street" feel (CD-R)

Yellah / In your waters ( - )

Corey Anthony Thompson aka "Yellah" was norn in New Orleans, nice R&B slow jam with a little hiphop edge, emotional & sexy! 2 songs 7 versions (CD single, CD-R)

Nikole / Love is lovely ( - )

female R&B with "pop" feeling, melodic songs with smooth singings (CD-R)

January 11, 2006

Mr Lucky / The missin element.... ( - )

Thomas Walker from Texas, soulful slowies with hits of gospel roots, "urban" meets "southern" (CD-R)

MarQue / Partner in life (Thee MarQuee)

female contemporary gospel with strong R&B influence, smooth singings

Identicalled / High time (Fresh Oil)

Atlanta based "contemporary-gospel" duo with R&B/pop flavor, some head-bopping melodic grooves

Michael Crajek / East coast west coast ( - )

blue-eyed R&B with smooth & "top 40" style

GMAN / The spirit of the youth (GerWooh)

female singer from New Jersy, urban R&B meets "ambient" with some "party" feel (CD-R)

Brenda Jelks / Lord I want to be holy (Throne Room)

contemporary female gospel with R&B flavor, even a touch of "urban" on some tracks (CD-R)

January 12, 2006

The Persuaders / Made to be loved (It's Soul Time!)

yes, yes, yes! "it's soul time!", still soulful singings with full harmonies! this is for YOU if you like recent Unifics, Notations etc.

Green Tea / Have a cup of green tea Dosage 1 : Shades of green (Have A cup)

emotional female singer from not Asia but Washington DC, mixture of urban, neo-soul, classic & southern R&B, not bad & try this!

Sweet Gossip (Whoulihan)

blue-eyed "funk/R&B" band with tight horns from Tennessee, Tower of Power follower

Monique / Are you down with me (Chereese)

contemporary female R&B, smooth singings

Mike Watts / Ghetto luv (Watts)

medium urban R&B, 3 songs (from his upcoming album?) 6 versions, guest singers such as Jaguare Wright or Too Short (CD single)

January 13, 2006

Charles Bevery / He's my rock (Torrid)

this veteran soul singer now sings gospel, relaxed, mid-soothing yet fully soulful singings with R&B flavor (CD-R)

V.A. / The Head (TVP)

compilation album of today's R&B & hiphop, urban or "party" feel tracks by Genevieve, Gwen Leathers, etc.

General X / Keep doin what you're doin! (Positive Forces Music)

Curtis LeMay Nelson from Oakland, rap'n R&B

January 14, 2006

Carl Sims / I'm ready (Ecko)

the 2nd album on this label, typical "southern soul" sounds with some bluesy tracks, still ideal "soulful voice"

Donnie Ray / Don't stop my party (Ecko)

also his 2nd album on this label, more "catchy" tracks than Carl Sims, soulful "southern soul" sounds

Shamara Nicole / Luv everlastin (Outburst Music)

really 18 years-old? strong contemporary R&B, one song two versions (CD single)

H'Atina (H'Atina Muzizk)

female singer from California (pronounced "atina", "H" is silent), cool mix of neo-soul, contemporary R&B and jazz, not bad, only 8 tracks (mini CD)

Melissa Young / Mad at myself (Chitlin' Strut Music)

my recent favorite "single", catchy but very groovy mid-tempo R&B with Betty Wright flavor, one song 4 versions (CD single)

Victor (4th Quarter)

smooth R&B with lots of emotional slowies, male singer from Virginia

Sam Moore / Splendid isolation (Moore Music)

not Sam of "Sam & Dave" but UK gospel singer, gospel lyrics but sounds almost R&B, UK sound production with Philly or jazzy feel

Marcus Dawson / This is my letter (Hotpraise Entyertainment Inc.)

contemporary gospel with very strong R&B flavor, sounds almost R&B!! is this the gospel for today's generation?

January 15, 2006

Crystal / Sweet melodies (Cicada)

French recordings but with a real USA sense of soul, female neo-soul with acoustic guitar, some jazzy influence

Jiva / Sun & moon (Giant Step)

Atlanta group with female/male lead singers, mixture of contemporary R&B, pop & light-jazz, lots of groovy tracks

Ryan Toby / Soul of a songwriter (OverFlow)

ex Whoopi's "Sister Act II" singer, urban R&B with pop crossover

The Sons of The Soul Revivers / Live in Fairfield (Alpha 7 Ministries)

traditional southern gospel group "live" with downhome feel, a hint of "southern soul"

Jon Lucien / Live in NYC (Sugar Apple)

Jon Lucien / Time for love (Sugar Apple)

too jazzy for you? spontaneous expression with tight backing combo, released in '03 & '04

January 16, 2006

Kevin Nash / A love beyond space & time (Elect Communications)

wow! wellcome back! still remember his album on About Time label? smooooooth R&B sounds with lots of emotional slowies with narration in a dreamy mood

Squirrel Click Movers / Da strategy (Squirrel)

R&B/rap mix including good soulful R&B ballad by "L.T. and T.M.O.", my recent best favorite ballad!! 4 tracks only (CD single)

Felisha Newfarmer feat. Wally Warning / When feeling implode (MYLLOW music)

Felisha is blue-eyed female singer from NY, catchy R&B with "pop" influence

Apostle Noble / You were there (Charles Noble)

already heard his highly rated "Personal" album, this is his debut album ('03), gospel lyrics but sounds almost R&B, many featured guest singers (CD-R)

JLin / Never been (KLevel2 Music)

urban R&B with hiphop influence, uptempo jams & smooth ballads (mini CD, CD-R)

Kristine Mirelle / Invitation ( - )

blue-eyed female singer with pop/R&B style (mini CD)

January 17, 2006

Cj Anthony / I let Heaven go (CrDaJo)

wow! wellcome back! still remember his songs with Chuckii Booker? the same quality as his highly-rated previous album, lots of SOULFUL "love songs" with "pop" sense!

Tyrone Tyree / That's the way love is (TI Productions)

smooth & sexy R&B with urban feel, "oldschool" flavor on some tracks, lots of slow "love" songs"

Soulfruit / Homegrown (Soul Fruit)

excellent contemporary gospel, male duo from Texas, mixture of today's soulful R&B sound & gospel lyrics, their 2nd album

V.A. / The Jammalott Power compilation ( - )

R&B>>spiritual hiphop>spoken words, "hodgepodge" feel but you'll love "Luv u so" by "P*rokk" (male singer) (CD-R)

Fueritta / Determined ( - )

Fueritta Montgomery, slow gospel/R&B slow, one song 2 versions (CD single, CD-R)

Posh / Up 2 the time (Terrelonge)

funky R&B with hiphop flavor by female singer from New York, 4 tracks only (CD single, CD-R)

SNJ / Jack and Jill (Mode)

male duo named "Shawn and John", slow R&B with hiphop influence, one song 3 versions (CD single)

January 18, 2006

Hazel Miller / I'm still looking (Rock Your World)

talented female R&B singer from Colorado, "classic soul" with jazzy influence

Solace / RedempXn (Bezaleel Entertainment)

contemporary urban R&B, mixture of Brian McKnight, Usher or even Stevie Wonder

Donna / TransFormed (KeDoja Entertainment)

gospel R&B, female singer from Ohio (CD-R)

Zuri / A woman's perspective (Rasiah)

contemporary urban R&B with "soft rock" influence (CD-R)

January 19, 2006

V.A. / A holiday tribute (Flavor Fruit Music)

all original Christmas songs with R&B/hiphop style, possibly you like R&B ballads like "Give the gift of love" "Making love on Christmas"

Sha'Queta (3-M.C. Entertainment)

female singer from Wisconsin, Mary J. Blige follower with hiphop influence (CD-R)

January 20, 2006

Ray Parker Jr / I'm free (Raydio Music)

new album by "Ghostbusters" fame singer, lots of heartfelt songs with his tender yet soulful voice, some "acoustic" feel or "smooth jazz" flavor

Bootsy Collins / Fear da tiger (Mash-A-Mugg Music)

new Cincinnati Bengals theme song, funk'n R&B with strong hiphop flavor, 3 songs 5 versions (CD single)

Dexter Myers / Rocketlove 34 (Indie Soul)

his 3rd album, contemporary urban R&B, mixture of old soul, neo-soul, funk, pop & alternative

The Southern Sons / By and by (WillBro Productions)

traditional male gospel quartet with a hint of '60s "southern soul", "nu-flava" feel on some tracks (CD-R)

Lionel & Leslie / Praise him (bg)

contemporary gospel with R&B flavor by husband/wife team, one song (from their forthcoming album?) 3 versions (including bonus enchanced "video") (CD single)

Linnie (Twigg)

mixture of gospel, pop & R&B, soothing but sometimes too "pop", male singer from Pennsylvania

The Colbys / Meat 'n' more (Lizatunes Publishing)

blue-eyed blues/R&B band featuring Bev Rohlehr (Ro-laire) who once recorded with The Persuations, almost blues or bluesy songs, some New Orleans flavor

January 21, 2006

Joe Jr. / Songs of encouragement vol.1 (BLAPOP)

contemporary gospel with dance groove, mid tempo R&B, Chicago steppin' & oldschool influences

Keith Wonderboy Johnson presents The Spiritual Voices and friends (Worldwide Music)

new age of "gospel quartet"? various guest singers including Alvin Green, lots of soulful singings

January 22, 2006

Goapele / Change it all (Skyblaze)

the 2nd album by in-demand blue-eyed female singer, contemporary R&B with "neo-soul" flavor, lots of sultry "mid to downtempo" tracks

Lala Jones / Salt of the earth ( - )

contemporary gospel with today's R&B/neo-soul flavor (CD-R)

"Cotton" / Sponsor the music (Prestigious Music Publishing)

Willie Joe Stinson Cotton from New York, mixture of R&B, hiphop, latin & even "rock",

January 23, 2006

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Derick ( - )

lots of smooth & emotional R&B slowies, "something new something old" type (CD-R)

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Unified Tribe / Back in love (Magic Muzik Productions)

nice groovy R&B tracks with oldschool touch, remake of LTD ('77), 2 songs from their upcoming third album "FUNKtional family" (CD single)

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Uncle Ray / In line with Mr Jimmy (Singer)

remakes of The Rolling Stones songs, "pop" music with R&B touch, female lead singer, tribute to USA record producer Jimmy Miller (1944-1994)

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Browningham / Gotta get it outta here (Thick Syrup)

blue-eyed singer with high-tenor voice, mixture of Prince, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder or Hall & Oats.... (CD-R)

January 24, 2006

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Chris Tian / Stranded (Sunfish Entertainment)

blue-eyed singer with over 5 octave vocal range, urban R&B sounds, one duet track with Sweet Pea Atkinson of "Was not Was" (CD-R)

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Nick-e / Mosaic (Smooth Groove)

blend of R&B, pop with a hint of jazz, smooth & sultry singings, female singer from Canada, only 6 tracks (mini CD)

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Tonye / A story about love ( - )

urban R&B with hiphop touch, lots of "love" slowies, male singer (CD-R)

January 25, 2006

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KV (G Touch Productions)

very emotional male singer from L.A., lots of sexy & soulful slowies, 9 tracks only from his upcoming "full" album (mini CD, CD-R)

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Bigg Robb and The We Care Allstars / Southern soul cares (Over 25 Sound)

credited as "a portion of the proceeds will go to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina", "modern" style of downhome southern R&B, guests like Da Problem Solvas, Special, Rev Walter M Bledsoe etc.

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V.A. / Eclectic Divas : Phase one (Afrohemian Dream Muzik)

collection of "soulful" neo-soul with jazzy grooves, no rarites all from their albums, Dianne Reeves, Desiree, Lizz Wright, Dancing Fantasy, Angera Bofill etc.

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