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Just arrived at July 1, 2006
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Misa Malone / Shades of blue (510 Media)
soulful & sultry R&B, "contemporary R&B" meets "classic soulmusic", female sinfger from San Francisco area
2
Glenn McKnight / Glorious praises (GM Gospel Music)
contemporary gospel with soft pop/R&B flavor (CD-R)
3
Quatro / Bem consche (TxT Music)
4 boys group of Zouk music (from the France Antilles), smooth harmony with catchy melodies & R&B flavor, no English lyrics
July 2, 2006
4
Karmen Michael / No room for love (Kreative)
emotional R&B ballad with "pop" feel, one song three versions (CD single)
5
Beulah Hill / Am in love (Playaville)
UK R&B with funky touch, female singer with Toni Braxton flavor, one song three versions (CD single)
6
Allysse ( - )
contemporary R&B with light "asian" feel, young girl from San Francisco area
7
V.A. / Estrelas de 2010 (Miss Jane)
Zouk music compilation by 9 different singers/groups, not English lyrics but sounds "urban R&B" or "hiphop" sometimes
July 3, 2006
8
Mouth Peace / Lyrics 4 the soul
female "neo-soul" singer, mixture of downtempo R&B, hiphop, funk and jazz, with free VCD
9
Rose Francois / Baby... (DJ Management)
smooth midtempo R&B with "summer" feel, female singer who was born in Haiti and now live in USA, one song 2 versions (CD single, CD-R)
10
MackTracks & 2g (Cedarwood Publishing)
smooth smooth blend of R&B and rap, male duo from Texas
11
Mel Bell-Grey / The place 2 be (Meledelicious)
contemporary funk'n R&B with soft acoustic touch (CD-R)
July ‚S, 2006
12
Robert R. Byrd / They call me Rondell (Ballard Hill)
the same singer as "A man like me" album by the name of Rondell, classic soul meets contemporary R&B, smooth soulful & sexy sounds! worth trying
13
Tomi Jenkins / The way (Dreemi Entertainment)
ex Cameo singer! funk'n R&B with oldschool touch, not his best but .... (CD-R)
14
The Buckeye Politicians / Here I am (The Rainbow Collection)
still remember their old '70s single on Scepter label? mixture of urban R&B, oldschool R&B, funky, smooth jazz & party music, smooth lead singings
July 5, 2006
15
Clayton Savage / Child of God (Red K)
the most R&B side of contemporary gospel, some hiphop influence, worth checking if you don' like Kirk Franklin
16
Wuddha (Sum Mo)
soulful sounds blended with urban R&B, classic soul and hiphop, male singer from New York area, soulful D'Angelo! only 4 tracks (mini CD)
17
World Premier Band / Variety pack ( - )
urban R&B group with hiphop gear from Boston, emotional male lead sdinger with harmonies!  worth listening if you're group buff
18
Mike "Majik" Boyd / A tribute to Sam Cooke ( - )
all remakes of Sam Cooke, smooth singings
July 6, 2006
19
Johnnie Gee / One more time (Sidetraxx)
 ex "Step by Step" (on late '60s Brunswick) singer, retro mellow & emotional R&B (mini CD)
20
Mike "Majik" Boyd / I'm gonna have a good time tonight (Singboy)
retro style R&B with Sam Cooke flavor, relaxed & mind-soothing sounds (CD-R)
21
Jesse O. Johnson / A man named Jesse (JOJ Production)
smooth gospel with R&B groove, warm & soft yet emotional enough
22
Deborah Beckford / Songs from the heart ( - )
contemporary gospel with heartwarming vocals, minimum R&B flavor (mini CD, CD-R)
23
Makeida / New day ( - )
female UK R&B with "southern" hiphop flavor, (CD-R)
July 7, 2006
24
Charlie Jones / Crazy over you (Ambush)
re-release of his "Choking kind of love" album on KonKord label, still sounds nice "southern soul" (CD-R)
25
Michael Walker / Oh, yes! (Detroit Pearl Music)
the brother of the late Phillippe Wynn of The Spinners, contemporary gospel with R&B accent
26
Robert 2006 / I'm going back to New Orleans ( - )
nostalgic New Orleans sounds with oldschool R&B/smooth jazz flavor, for "mature" listeners only? blue-eyed singer named Robert Jones (mini CD, CD-R)
27
Raquel Williams / Payback time ( - )
Jamaica-born-South Florida-active female singer, mixture of R&B, Motown and pop, sometimes sounds too "pop" (CD-R)
28
Eric Daniel & friends / Old sax nu soul (Quality Music)
sax/flute driven "nu soul" grooves from Italy with vocalists like Orlando Johnson etc. sometimes moody sometimes sexy....
29
Vision / Introspection (VMI Entertainment)
mixture of urban R&B, gospel lyrics and latin rhythm, lots of harmony slowies, male group from Nassau/Florida
July 8, 2006
30
Rustic / Come go with me (SPIDE)
lots of soulful dancers with an influence of oldschool R&B! male singer from California
31
Kamilah / God's child (Time To Live Music)
Kamilah Haynes from Georgia, contemporary gospel with R&B flavor
32
Patrice Downey / 90:10 (2pd2)
blend of contemporary R&B, neo-soul and hiphop with HER sultry voice, emotional yet raw (CD-R)
33
JAM / Aetn mnpa ( - )
Russian recordings by Nigerian male singer! too many genes such as soul, disco, dance and pop with African influence
July 9, 2006
34
H. Metcalf / About my father's business (By-Jon)
urban gospel with strong oldschool R&B flavor, not bad & try (mini CD)
35
Selena Seballo ( - )
urban R&B with "smooth jazz" influence, sounds "neo-soul" in other words, talented female singer from Florida (CD-R)
36
Paul M / Up'n high (Daddy Cool Music)
R&B singer based in Sweden, urban R&B with Stevie Wonder flavor, gentle yet emotional
July 10, 2006
37
In Good Company / With you (Art For Young Minds)
melodic R&B with "smooth-jazz" flavor and oldschool vibe, project of keyboardist Marc Dumas featuring some emotional singers such as Darius Booker (mini CD)
38
Jermaine / Operation please the ladies (Omaha Soul)
lots of emotional slowies! often very "sexy" for the ladies, male singer from Nebraska (CD-R)
39
Melvin & Jermaine / True sangers (Omaha Soul)
the same Jermaine as above, almost all emotional slow ballads (CD-R)
40
Spiritual Paraders / Confide in you ( - )
contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor a la Smokey Robinson, Detroit singer named Geral Sams (CD-R)
41
Mike Majik Boyd / Stop the war (Singboy)
oldschool'n funky R&B medium, one song (CD single, CD-R)
42
Celestial Moose Kax / Seven (Celestial Moose Music)
dancable R&B with a taste of pop'n funk, only 7 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
July 11, 2006
43
Terell / Love of a lifetime : special edition (DAT Boyz)
his '01 album plus 5 new tracks + 20 "demo" tracks, "classic meets new" type singings, 2 CD set (CD-R)
44
Khalil Madyun ( - )
emotional slow ballads galore, Will Downing type, male singer/songwriter from Boston, 6 tracks only (mini CD)
45
Bentley / Satisfaction guaranteed ( - )
lots of southern "urban" slowies, his mentor is (young) Al Green? Tyrone Bentley from Georgia (CD-R)
46
Matt Giraud / Mind body and soul (A2D2)
smoothly sung urban R&B by blue-eyed singer, some "christian" lyrics, his second album (CD-R)
47
Jiant / Burn (Glorious Mountain)
male singer from New Jersey pronounced "giant", groovy vibe from upbeat dancers to romantic slow jams
July 12, 2006
48
Love / Come inside (Astro World)
smooth & sexy male singer with oldschool flavor, includes remake of "Sho shoe shine", Smokey Robinson or Tony Washington influence (CD-R)
49
Dana Byrd / The lighter side of ( - )
contemporary urban R&B with "jazz" influence, mood of "ambient", male singer from New York (CD-R)
50
M.L.V. / Listen (Inner Rhythm)
group of C-Smoov, J-1 and Rusty, almost all heartfelt ballads with silky smooth vocals, good for your "love" moods (CD-R)
51
M.L.V. (Inner Rhythm)
the same vein as "Listen" album but with some not-interesting instrumental tracks (CD-R)
52
Matai / Assemblage (Oraba)
male singer (born Ruben Oriol) from California, pop R&B with latin flavor from upbeat grooves to intimate ballads
53
Rad-Z / Shotz of flava (Rad-Funk)
funk'n R&B with "slow-dance" groove, male singer from Florida (CD-R)
July 13, 2006
54
Maskerade / Prilud 2 luv (BackEndz Music)
the urban slow jams! actually the extended album to his previous "Luv is crazi", worth trying
55
Steven G Lawrence / Time will tell ( - )
almost all urban R&B slowies with emotional singings (CD-R)
56
Deon Campbell / If you don't know (Big Fish)
emotional slow urban jam! one song two versions from his forth coming album "Feel me" (CD single, CD-R)
57
Shatterproof / The epidemic ( - )
6 piece male hiphop'n R&B group, rap>R&B vocal
58
Daniel Strickland / Lady south (Lady South Music)
blue-eyed singer with "folk-hop" feel, also influences of classic soul
59
Kimbute / November morning (KFT)
female singer with "world beat", sometimes sounds "neo-soul"
July 14, 2006
60
Tommy Brown / Speciatias touch (T's Up)
almost all smooth & mellow R&B slowies with "'70s soul" flavor, not bad
61
Johnnie Foster Jr. / Testimony (Jotashe)
contemporary gospel with soulful R&B feel, worth trying!
62
Michael Wayne Mcyers / Lyrics, thoughts, expressions..... (MWM Productions)
a longtime Bay area keyboardist, this album shows his vocal talent, urban R&B sounds!
63
Michael Ashanti / All of me (Ambassador Music Group)
lots of slowies with harmony by his gospel-influenced voice! some "house" tracks, try if you like "soulful" R&B
64
Roy Crook / A magical moment with Roy ( - )
pop/R&B crossover with his own baritone voice, a bit "old school" feel,  three tracks only (CD single, CD-R)
65
In-A-Way / Friends 18:24 (W.G.I. Music)
6 piece male gospel acappella group with R&B flavor, some doowap influence, their second album
July 15, 2006
66
Jim Bennett / Hit bound! (Ja Ben)
"good ol'" southern R&B album, some swingy tracks for "beach" scene, remakes of George Jackson's "Strugglin lady" and Sam Cooke's "That's where its at"
67
Terell House / Groove with me (LaTrebor)
contemporary urban R&B with light "southern" touch, mainly emotional ballads plus a few smooth steppers and swingin' dancers, worth checking (CD-R)
68
NU-G / Tonite (Artist Owned)
contemporary male gospel hiphop duo with strong R&B flavor, lots of "soulful" jams with gospel lyrics
69
T.D. Trice / You are blessed (Access Media Publishing)
contemporary gospel with "new" R&B edge
July 16, 2006
70
Tony Towerz / Sho yo luv (Ultra Recordings)
urban R&B with his own high-tenor voice, sexy sensual & emotional singings!
71
Tony Mason / Real with you (Mastone Productions)
gospel lyrics but sounds "urban R&B", lots of emotional slowies, you'll love "Lovin' kindness" (remake of Sam Cooke) well-worth trying!!
72
Kae / Urban praise the collectible (Blackkeys Entertainment)
modern urban gospel with hiphop flavor, formerly known singer as "JMAN"
73
Michael Tyree / Angel ( - )
his second album to "Inner voice", laidback "retro R&B" with "urban" edge, sometimes sounds "monotonous"
74
Wizdom / Elevation 22 ( - )
female singer named "Wizdom Powell", mixture of R&B, hiphop, jazz & even blues, groovy!
75
Harvey Miller / Tell'em baby (Tyson)
"soft" blues'n soul tracks with his own deep voice, any relations with Catherine Miller on this label? 3 songs 4 versions (CD single)
76
Zion Jubilees / One more river to cross (JUBU)
traditional male gospel sixtet, sounds "too much" gospel for you but a bit more "modern" to their "In the precious name of Jesus" album
July 17, 2006
77
Jag / Spend some time (Will Odell Production)
not UK born same-name singer from "American Idol", smooth R&B with laidback feel, all slowies, not bad & try!
78
C.B. Cane / All in time ( - )
soulful blend of oldschool R&B, gospel lyrics, jazz & blues, male singer from Florida (CD-R)
79
Stephen Bayliss / Play for keeps ( - )
pop/R&B from UK, smooth singings with catchy melodies
80
Robert Smith & The Tams featuring John Marshall / Thrill on the hill (MCR)
remakes of old old R&B, credit of James Brown as "executive producer", only for Carolina beach? 2 songs (CD single, CD-R)
81
V.A. / The Blessings of God's Productions artists compilation ( - )
various types of contemporary gospel with R&B accent, Peoplez Choice, Taneka Grace, Bernadette Cleare (CD-R)
July 18, 2006
82
James Day / Better days (Expansion)
real R&B with 80's flavor! soulful singings by Audrey Wheeler, Jeff Ramsey and Catherine Russell etc. with gorgeous arrangements, recommended album!
83
Darian / Stay with me ( - )
nice emotional singer froim Florida, Brian Mcknight follower, only 8 tracks (mini CD)
84
Diverz / The scent of young seoul (Isang Productions)
slow hiphop'n R&B ballad, male singer from Texas, one song 4 versions (including "korean" remix) (CD single, CD-R)
85
Chameleon / Mind body & soul ( - )
jazzy R&B saxtet from Milwaukee, smooth grooves with jazzy urban male vocals (CD-R)
86
Cedrick Thomas / People all over the world ( - )
a police officer for the city of Birmingham, Alabama, warmly soothing style remiscent of oldschool singers, but not "professional" level (CD-R)
87
Mikal Stonefield / One kiss and go (M and M Publishing)
mxture of funk, R&B, house and even rock, few up-beaters many slow "electric" funk tracks (CD-R)
July 19, 2006
88
Billy Cook / The truth (BMG 1965)
his 10th album (?) on this label, his "usual" rap'n R&B with soulful voice
89
Billy Cook / R&B gangsta (P-Vine)
an album before above? Japanese release, mixture of Houston hard rap & soulful/dynamic R&B slowies!
July 20, 2006
90
Coco / All of me (S & J)
typical "southern R&B" sounds by Alabama lady, downhome & soulful, one gospel song (CD-R)
91
Pat Cooley / Real thing (L & L)
southern R&B with "smooth" touch, Clarence Carter's partner (CD-R)
92
Mo'Indigo / The blues inside (Lo-Flam)
UK blues band featuring Charles Walker! some traditional deep ballads
93
Billy "Tojo" Carter / It's rhythm & blues time (Freestyle)
blue-eyed sax player/singer, mixture of blues and oldschool R&B, remakes of "Last two dollars""Love won't let me wait""Try a little tenderness" etc. (CD-R)
July 21, 2006
94
Andre Turner / Chillin in da club (Niverse Music Group)
sexy, sultry & soulful slowies! some "hiphop" sense, only 5 tracks, well-worth checking this! (mini CD)
95
ReJon Myles / Song messenger (Smooth School)
smooth and sexy R&B with heartfelt singings a la Smokey Robinson, good for your bedroom and even dancefloor
96
Javen / Change (Compbellets Music)
lots of heartfelt & soulful ballads with gospel lyrics, some "acoustic" feel, inspirational R&B, '03 release?
97
Shyla / The story of one heart (Songbird)
mixture of neo-soul, gospel, jazz and adult contemporary, rich vocals with rush harmonies, female singer from southern California
98
Gwendolyn L. J. Cooks / What else do you want?
funky female R&B with hiphop influence, one song 3 versions (CD single, CD-R)
July 22, 2006
99
Chartreuse (BackBone)
funky R&B with oldschool flavor, reminiscent of '70s/'80s soul band such as Con Funk Shun, some slow ballads, 5 tracks only (mini CD)
100
Special Request / I know a secret (Prime USA)
followup album to "Pour the wine", lots of sweet & gentle ballads with full harmonies, good for your late-night listening or bedroom
101
Jeannette Harvey / You can always come back home ( - )
contemporary female gospel with strong R&B flavor, soulful singings
102
Daniel Davis ( - )
gospel ballads with R&B influence, 3 songs (CD single, CD-R)
103
Amanda Irene ( - )
female R&B with hiphop flavor, sounds "fresh", only 8 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
July 23, 2006
104
Marlon C. / Ain't that da' truth (DeepSoul Entertainment)
urban rap/R&B mix but has strong "oldschool R&B" or "funky blues" influences, interesting male singer from Virginia, well-worth listening
105
Bobby Franklin Insanity / Mr. Insanity (Worldnet Music)
10 tracks by this veteran Detroit funk'n R&B singer, one new ('01) song plus 9 old (from '69 to '94) songs, groovy funk
106
Al Allen / Angels ( - )
traditional gospel with a hint of "southern soul" a la Al Green, 5 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R)
107
Thaddeus Carlton / Superdelicious (MusicCDclub)
laidback yet emotional R&B slowies, various styles including some "bluesy" tracks (CD-R)
108
Tony J / Praise related ( - )
contemporary gospel with "urban" essense, meaningful lyrics
July 24, 2006
109
The Big Diggity / Dig in ( - )
hiphop'n R&B with funk, blues or rock flavors, "Sophie" or "Tonight" are nice oldschool songs, male group from Kentucky
110
McKay (B-Mild Entertainment)
lots of nice emotional R&B slowies, some hiphop touch, soulful male singer from Georgia, my recent favorite album!
111
Melvin Way (Double R)
smooth R&B slowies, 3 songs only (CD single, CD-R)
112
Brooklyn Beat Works / The street to the suite ( - )
compilation of hiphop and R&B, some emotional R&B ballads like "On the line""Be the man", but rap>>R&B
July 25, 2006
113
Willie Walker and The Butanes / Memphisapolis (Haute)
KNOCKOUT album! one of the very best "southern-soul" album in new millennium, super deep vocals with tight back band! this is "must" if old "Goldwax" sound is your kind
114
SHE / She soul (Trans Phatt)
mainstream female R&B from California, sexy sassy & soulful, sometimes "laidback" feel
115
Patrick Green The "PG" Man / Southern soul (Across The Board)
typical recent "southern-soul" sounds! lots of groovy mid tempos and downhome soulful slowies
116
Tim Woodson / Striving (The Well Music Group)
traditional gospel with "new flava"?, sometimes "quartet" style sometimes "old R&B" feel
July 26, 2006
117
Bernard McGee / Giving it up (Rosemount)
his 2nd album, smooth southern R&B with "downhome" flavor, some bluesy tracks
118
Keith Rodgers / Young love (DJ International)
smooth & melodious mix of R&B and hiphop! 2 songs 4 versions, not bad & try (CD single)
119
Tony Green / Shine ( - )
smooth R&B with an urban edge, Detroit singer with gospel roots, any recordings before?
120
Thesis / Heaven's lemonade ( - )
"neo-soul"!!, mixture of R&B, jazz and hiphop, female singer from Texas, 7 tracks only (mini CD)
121
The Confidentials / Under the covers (Back Bone)
funky vocal/instrumental group from Nebraska, remakes of famous hits featuring soulful vocals & tight band sounds, "Love train""I want you back" etc.
July 27, 2006