Soul Clinic

Soul Clinic

Just arrived at May 1, 2006

Deponce / From my Window (DMG)

ex "A Few Good Men" singer! verbal romance with contemporary R&B sound, all emotional slowies! (CD-R)

Daryl Morrison / Soul food ( - )

contemporary gospel with oldschool R&B flavor, only 7 tracks(mini CD, CD-R)

The New Congress / Everybody gets up! ( - )

mixture of R&B, hiphop, funk & a little jazz, soulful lead singings by Orange AC (Aaron Cosgrove)

May 2, 2006

Terry Cummings / Nothing is what it seems (Cummings Entertainment Group)

lots of emotional slowies with wonderful voice, warm and mature R&B! worth listening

Ty Stephens / Aquarian mind (Tysongs/Romantasy Music)

mixture of oldschool inspired R&B, funk'n jazz & crossover pop, the cool vibe!

King Errison / Nice (Acklins)

smooth & oldschool-ish R&B grooves with a hint of old reggae by this Nassau born veteran singer/actor, include the remake of "Darling come back home""Ain't no mountain high enough"

Robert Penn / "Live and mighty" (Kimisha)

veteran Detroit blues singer/guitarist, his Spectrum X recordings ('85) plus '99 "live" tracks, some blues'n soul tracks! (CD-R)

May 3, 2006

The Answer Band / A simpler time (Boss)

all covers of "number-one R&B hits" from '60s &'70s, oldscool & soulful sounds by male/female lead singers, close your eyes & go back to.....

Banky / Back in the buildin' (Empire Mates Entertainment)

smooth sliky singings, emotional slowies & floor-bangin' dancers, born in USA and raised in Africa and now New York based male singer

James Stone / A taste of JS (Jet International)

R&B pop crossover with "funky" feelings, soulful UK singer (CD single, CD-R)

Anji C. / Dreams (Bout Dat Entertainment)

mixture of neo-soul, urban R&B and hiphop, female singer from Chicago (CD-R)

May ４, 2006

The Soul Band (Bird Egg)

7 piece blue-eyed band with tight horns who evokes the Memphis sounds of late '60s/early '70s! incredible song selection of southern soul goodies such as "Walk a mile in my shoes""Your love is amazing""This love of mine" etc., well-worth checking if you like old Memphis soul!

Kenny Hamber / In a romantic mood (MCK)

the legendary veteran "deep soul" singer! old school R&B with his soulful singings, some smooth love ballads here & there, nice for your late night listening (CD-R)

Icelee / Outrageous (Shake'em Entertainment)

female singer from Sacramento, contemporary R&B with hiphop feel

May 5, 2006

Junekneeah -Nathaniel / demo ( - )

originally released in '97 and recently reappeared? contemporary UK soul with '70s, gospel, funk influences, nice singer from UK! only 6 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)

Damion Cantrell / Crazy (Damajai Entertainment)

urban slow jam + three snippets from his upcoming album (CD single, CD-R)

May 6, 2006

Daniel Young / Let you know (Young Entertainment)

my recent favorite album! so-called R&P(rhythm & praise), gospel lyrics with soulful R&B sounds! (CD-R)

Havana / Feel my love (Skoolcraft Music Groove)

dope UK remixes from her album "Life : living in fearless emotion", funky bassline and futuristic synth sounds, 2 songs 8 versions (CD single)

Patrick Fenison ( - )

urban R&B with smooth vocals, emotional slowies + groovy mid tempos, male singer from southern California (CD-R)

Sabrina Cuie / Body language (GQ BEATZ)

funk'n R&B with hiphop edge, not bad debut, 3 songs 4 versions (CD single)

Eddie Dobbie / The man inside ( - )

lots of warm or heartfelt ballads by this young UK singer, some pop or jazz influences, I like his "Goin' crazy"

Justis Kao / You took me in ( - )

pop R&B with lush harmonies & smooth piano lines, romantic mood, 2 songs 3 versions (CD single, CD-R)

May 7, 2006

J. Harris / Gotta be love (Kolab)

ex Tavasco and RealLove singer, oldschool inspired R&B with smooth jazz overtone, Will Downing type

Damon Carter / This party ( - )

full of soulful or emotional slowies, some reggae or jazzy blues feel, L.A. born Boston based singer

May 8, 2006

Lorence Michaels / In the rain (Ha La)

ex The Donz singer, emotional remake of famous Dramatics hit + groovy midtempo, 2 songs 4 versions from his upcoming album (CD single)

6th Day / Forever starts today (Epicenter Media)

4 piece male vocal group with HARMONY, two of them from westcoast popular Kai, some heartfelt slowies, try this if you're group buff!

La'Shaj' / You are like diamonds (La'Shaj')

smooth R&B with laid-back style, a little influences by Stevie, Danny, smooth jazz & AOR

Devon Howard / The remixes (Charneymookie Music)

ex Diversiti singer, remixes by Earthquasar (DJ Di-chy) plus 3 new tracks such as "Up & down""Gotta be love""Let's get high" (CD-R)

Taragirl / The 26th power ( - )

contemporary female R&B with "funky" touch, a little "pop" sense also

May 9, 2006

Cardell / I love you (Classic Soul Entertainment)

still remember his "Baby don't fool around" on Sedona label ('89)? smooth yet fully soulful R&B with '80s flavor (CD-R)

Afatia / 5:54 (Tihati Production)

urban R&B mixed with oldschool or his Polynesian roots, includes romantic "Love won't let me wait" & soulful "So fly so high" etc.

May 10, 2006

Miles Sherman / Mixed emotions (Sheraah)

emotional R&B with a little influence of jazz, mainly downtempo tracks, worth trying

Razia / Magical (Razia Said)

Madagascar born female singer with mellow voice, mixture of contemporary R&B, smooth jazz & world beat

John D. McConnell / Motivated (CZM)

soulful gospel with groovy hiphop flavor

SP / Soul pleazah

mixture of URBAN R&B, gospel and smooth jazz, lots of slowies with Donny Hathaway influence, male singer named "Steven Wayne" from California

May 11, 2006

H Black / Sexcapade (H Black)

mainly sexy urban jams for "ladies only" + some hiphop tracks, his 2nd album

Wayne Latham / Novena ( - )

blue-eyed UK singer, pop'n R&B with '70s/'80s soul flavor, some raregroove feel also

Sisters Under the Anointing ( - )

SUA sings "contemporary gospel with R&B flavor", some heartfelt slowies

Ready's Detour / It's all about love "old school style" (EUREADY)

mixture of smooth jazz, funk, latin & oldschool R&B, some instrumental some vocal tracks, "party" band? (CD-R)

Robert "Soup" Campbell / Blues and soul ( - )

mellow blues, some oldschool R&B inspired songs, includes remake of "These arms of mine" (CD-R)

Brother Michael Spencer / Judeo-Christian soul (Deja Boom, Inc.)

contemporary gospel with strong "'60s soul music" accent, sometimes sounds funky or groovy

Alex Schein / Speed of light (SkyHunter Music)

futuristic soul with "triphop" feel, Philly born blue-eyed male singer

The Gospel Creators / New birth (French)

traditional male gospel group, hints of "southern soul"

May 12, 2006

J. Blackfoot / It ain't over till it's over (Way Maker)

his first album in 5 years, the throat is still strong, lots of southern slowies, more uptempo tempo please, produced by Larry Dodsoｎ

Joi / Tennessee Slim is the bomb (Joilicious)

groovy funk'n R&B, also rock, jazz & street influences sometimes, you'll love "Co-star" etc., female singer from Georgia

The Takosan / Nice middle (Shout)

Japanese funk band a la Osaka Monaurail, J.B. sounds with Japsanese lyrics, tight!

Donnie Edwards / Swiftly falling (Genre)

mixture of neo-soul, jazz, slow funk & pop with his own "tender" voice

Unified Tribe / FUNKtional family (Magic Muzik)

their 3rd album, not funk but classy R&B, emotional lead singers with harmony, some groovy uptempo tracks

Mirahj / Mirahjatrois (Augustus)

pronounced "mirage", 9 tracks from his same name album ('05 release) plus three new tracks

Tony Ozier / Mental Condy ( - )

mixture of contemporary R&B, neo-soul, '70s soul, funk & hiphop

Yolanda Spencer / He's by my side (Yonnie Sings Productions)

contemporary gospel with minimum R&B flavor, 4 tracks only (CD single)

May 13, 2006

Lab Addicts / The essential elements of soul (The Science of Music)

gritty throwback R&B by three piece male group, their 3rd album, worth checking if you're group buff

Chad Hunter / Quality time all ova again ( - )

westcoast R&B with '70s soul or latino rap flavors, some emotional or romantic tracks (CD-R)

Mystique / Dejavu (Dance Plant)

female trio from Canada, all remakes of "dejavu" songs, ideal for "dance floor" or "party" use, "Young hearts run free""Band of gold" etc.

May 14, 2006

JC / All of me (JC Smooth)

wow! smooth yet fully soulful urban jam! Justin "JC" Crowder from Nashville, my recent favorite album

Elijah Henry / Special (GC Entertainment)

smooth R&B with Marvin Gaye influence, singer/songwriter from San Francisco (CD-R)

Lacee' / The songstress (Right Now)

new southern soul lady with Archie Love produce (one duet with him), Gladys Knight meets Peggy Scott, worth checking

Barbara Carr / Down low brother (Ecko)

the 7th album (on this label) by tough, sassy & soulful lady, her usual "deep" ballads plus Sam Cooke flavored "Y'll know how to party"

Quinn Golden / The best of (Ecko)

14 tracks from his 7 albums on this label, sadly he passed away on July 28, 2003 (only 48 years old), SOLID southern soul compilation!

V.A. / Beach music party : beach music hits (Ecko)

14 groovy blues'n soul tracks for "beach scene", 8 singers from this label, 2 previously unreleased tracks by Rick Lawson

The Crossrhodes / The invitation (Urban Ave Music Group)

the 2nd album by this Raheem DeVaughn family group, mixture of neo-soul, street funk & spoken words

Mac Loving's Soul 2 Keep / Consciousness - the wake up call ( - )

smooth urban R&B with "pop" touch, Curtis Mayfield inspired vocals (CD-R)

May 15, 2006

Tierra / Live (Thump)

east L.A.'s favorite latin-funk band "live", of course features lots of "sweet soul ballads with harmonies" (mostly remakes of "soul" biggies)

Rich Medina / Connecting the dots (Kindred Spirits)
neo-Philly sounds with hiphop influence

Rich Medina / Connecting the dots (Jazzy Sports)

neo-Philly sounds with hiphop influence, Japanese "Jazzy Sports" issue has two bonus "remix" tracks

Eban Brown / Restless soul (Stardom)

guitarist/singer from New Jersey, once member of legendary The Moments (Ray Goodman & Brown), The Stylistics or The Delfonics! silky smooth vocals in '70s "sweet" mood (with a touch of smooth jazz), very sorry if I reviewed this before

Eban Brown / Master suite ( - )

his first album originally released in '02, the same vein as above, worth trying if "sweet harmony group" is your kind

Sareal / What's on your mind (RIPP)

mainly slow, sexy & emotional R&B tracks, female singer from Memphis, only 8 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)

The United Rhythm & Groove Exchange / Da web - respun ( - )

funky R&B with oldschool flavor, 18 tracks in "2 volume set" (CD-R)

May 16, 2006

Deponce / Devotion (DMG)

quick follow-up to "From my window" album, recently reviewed as "street prince of R&B", lots of soulful slowies with some hiphop inspired tracks (CD-R)

Hil St. Soul / SOULidified (Shanachie)

Zambia born and UK based female singer named Hilary Mwelwa, "subtle" R&B but fully soulful, one track with Dwele

Lenny Welch / It's all about love (Figskee)

smooth urban R&b with "pop" sense, why not include the title track "It's all about love" which reviewed as CD single here in March this year! comfortable for ears!

Chyp Davis / In my dreams (A Virgo III Entertainment)

urban R&B with sensual or sophisticated feelings for "candle light and wine music" lovers, male singer/drummer from Maryland

Kierah / Day by day (Ian Davis Music)

mixture of contemporary R&B, smooth jazz & pop, Anita Baker follower? (CD-R)

Vicky Madelyn / That's why I sing (MMG)

contemporary female gospel with strong urban or R&B flavor

May 17, 2006

Javen / Believer (JCM/jRock)

urban R&B with his emotional singings, lots of slowies, worth trying!

Roni / Call me (Allison)

billed as "the sexy lady of southern soul" is this Rhonda McCullum, not super strong but lots of uptempo/midtempo groovers a la southern style

2V6 ( - )

male hiphop'n R&B duo, blend of hiphop, classic soul, doo-wap & acappella vocal harmony!! subspecies of K-Ci & JoJo??

Trudy Lynn / I'm still here (Sawdust Alley)

yes, the southern soul diva is here again, her "usual" blues'n soul!

The Calvin Owens Show / I ain't gonna be yo' dog no mo' (Sawdust Alley)

many blues'n soul guest singers (Trudy Lynn, Golria Edwards etc.) with Owen's 24 piece blues orchestra, "You didn't hurt me" is nice traditional southern soul ballad

May 18, 2006

Larome Powers / What's life without love (Waldoxy)

lots of groovy & downhome midtempo tracks with gorgeous southern soul backing

Ty Causey / N-tysing rekindled (Tyvonn)

contenporary R&B rooted within gospel tradition with "smooth jazz" influence, his first album ("N-tysing" on '04) plus two extra tracks, guest artists like Najee or Nelson Braxton, sounds "warm"

Saint / Set the appointment (Mumbstoned Music)

mixture of Curtis Mayfield, neo-soul, gospel & hiphop, emotional male singer from Georgia

Endurance / He'll make a way (SCCME)

traditional male gospel quarted with minimum R&B flavor, there's "another jacket" album with the same contents

C.A. Jones / 9 ways to Sunday ( - )

funk R&B with male/female lead singers, some jazz or rock influences (CD-R)

Emma / My story God's glory (IWGC)

female contemporary gospel singer named Emma Millerfrom Conneticut, some R&B flavored singings

May 19, 2006

Stan Mosley / Steppin' out (Double Duo)

now on Emmett Garner's Chicago label, still sounds one of the best gritty "deep soul"! full of southern grooves! (CD-R)

Aajaanne / Can I have your love (AJSK)

mainstream R&B by this beautiful young lady from St. Louis, smooth but sometimes with a touch of hiphop (CD-R)

M'Linda / Try again (Ministry Minded Music)

Melinda Pickett, contemporary female gospel with pop/R&B feel, inspirational but "catchy" sounds, worth trying even if '60s/'70s soul is your kind (CD-R)

Janet Dokes / Time! (TJG Music)

"contemporary meets traditional" type gospel "live" with guests like Dave Hollister & Bishop Daryl Coley, short performance but "must" for Dave Hollister completists!

Randell K. ( - )

piano based music, mixture of old R&B, pop & some jazz, only for mature listeners? (CD-R)

KARMA / Not an amateur no mo'! (JaykeyZ Productions)

female singer from South Carolina, contemporary R&B with hiphop touch, mainly "love songs" (mini CD, CD-R)

Calvin Owens and The Calvin Owens Blues Orchestra / Live @ Kemah Jazz Festival (Sawdust Alley)

blues "live" with Gloria Edwards vocals, only for jazzy blues lovers? (DVD)

May 20, 2006

Rych (Ryett Rych Publishing)

smooth urban R&B with a bit hiphop touch, Marvin Gaye influence? worth trying

Ebony Burks / Street gyrl (His Gift Music)

contemporary R&B with hiphop flavor, some "catchy" tunes, not bad (CD-R)

Russell / When I'm with you (R)

blue-eyed R&B singer incredibly with R. Kelly on one song called "Rich man", pop R&B crossover

Missing Pieces / First ladie's of lyrical soul (Lyrical Soul Music Production)

three piece female group mixed with urban R&B and contemporary gospel, sounds R&B lyrics gospel! not bad! (CD-R)

Robert "The Juice" Lenoir / The superman lover (Heart-N-Soul)

subtitled as "the king of the new funky soul blues", deep'n emotional singer with "southern" flavor, no JB type funky but full of downhome slowies or mid-tempo tracks (CD-R)

May 21, 2006

Oran "Juice" Jones presents The Triflin' Family / Trife life (Triflin')

wow! what's fantastic album! my most favorite album recently, Oran Jones must be "modern day" George Kerr! lots of sexy but fully soulful slowies with narratin, the name of Tashan make all soul music lovers smile! must buy!

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Gwen McCrae / Sings TK (Henry Stone Music)

written as "Gwen's 21st century interpretations of 13 TK hits of the 70s" on the cover, yes it's true, she still can sing at her top form with many guests like Latimore, KC, Timmy Thomas & David Hudson, well done Mr. Henry Stone!

May 22, 2006

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All-star Legends Revue presents The D.C. All Stars / Live from The Birchmere ( - )

incredibly great "soul show" live featuring Skip Mahoney, Al Johnson & The Unifics, William DeVaughn, Sie Joe Quarterman, The Winstons, Pookie Hudson & The Spaniels etc., special mention is soulful male group named H.A.L.O. , must-see! (DVD)

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Irma Thomas / After the rain (Rounder)

not her typical straightforward R&B with New Orleans flavor, variety of song genes and instrumentation - jazz or blues, sorry Irma, not my favorite album

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Teresa Roberson / The na na song!!! (Rock House)

Roy Roberts produced southern soul singer from Greensboro, young but usual blues'n soul tracks

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Donna Angelle & The Zydeco Posse / Workin' it (MTE)

the most popular female zydeco artist, a little R&B flavor such as remake of "I'd rather go blind" etc.

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Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas / Hang it high, hang it low (Rounder)

also popular zydeco artist, includes remake of Otis Redding's "Fa fa fa fa fa"

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C.J.Chenier / The desperate kingdom of love (World Village)

veteran zydeco artist, include one traditional southern style ballad "Comfort you" (Van Morrison's song)

May 23, 2006

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Desi / Golden lady (Clout)

Desi Hill was/is our favorite singer! try his soulful contemporary R&B sounds! almost all duplication with his pevious albums "Public image no.1""Together forever", but two remixes of "Takin' it as it comes" were only available on CD single before

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