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Just arrived at August 1, 2006
1
Fre'jon / The steppin' zone ( - )
Chicago producer Fred Johnson presents new "steppin'" songs mixed with oldschool flavor, soulful sexy and cool male R&B singings with "group" touch, worth listening
2
The Tams / Comin' at cha! (Mossland)
gool ol' Tams' sounds still here, lots of smooth groovers with soulful voices for "beach scene"
3
Traci Root / Greener on this side ( - )
blue-eyed female singer from Connecticut, mixture of traditional southern R&B, gospel, folk & pop
4
Lady Mary / Golden chocolate ( - )
typical "southern soul" lady with a touch of blues, nice soulful yet charming voice, guest singers like Jim Bennett
August 2, 2006
5
Plunky / Coldheat (N.A.M.E.)
funky jazz'n R&B sax with lots of vocal tracks, GROOVY!
6
Lee Fields / Forever (BDA)
lots of deep funk, modern JB and "deep soul" ballads, his "obscure" release (CD-R)
7
Xaviera / Still shining ( - )
urban female R&B with hiphop edge, smooth yet soulful!
8
Martha Camp / This time (Camp N' Camp)
urban R&B with a bit more "adult" feelings (than her first album), smooth & sultry
August 3, 2006
9
Audrey Davis / Say goodbye(Jointbeat)
soulful R&B with hiphop flavor, some gospel roots? worth checking
10
Marcus Cole / Write my song (Pure Springs Gospel)
the most R&B side of contemporary gospel, really sounda like R&B with very soulful singings, well-worth listening
11
Chuck Roberson / The best of (Ecko)
14 songs selected from his 7 albums on this John Ward's label, lots of GROOVY southern soul mid tempos! includes 2 previously unreleased
12
Damumalik / Fragment ( - )
somewhat between R&B and neo-soul,  male singer from California
13
Debbi / R U ready 4 this? (Love Town)
smooth R&B with a variety of styles, sounds "pop" sometimes, 6 tracks only (mini CD)
14
Lauren Silva / Before you (O.Y.I.E.)
emotional and powerful female R&B with jazzy touch, blue-eyed singer from California
15
Anthony Lee / Everything you say (Anthony Lee Muffin Music)
blue-eyed R&B singer from Australia, originally released in mid '90s but recently reappeared on the market, urban pop'n R&B with Motown touch
16
Anthony Lee / A girl like that ( - )
urban pop'n R&B with AOR or funky influences, 6 tracks only (mini CD)
August ‚S, 2006
17
Venessa Haymes / Stay with me (Change of Weather)
soulful lady from UK, mixture of contemporary R&B, classic soul, acid jazz and funk
18
JXL / On my way (Chi-Sound)
Carl Davis (of Chicago) is back to produce this new male singer, emotional R&B mixed with a little smooth steppin' and hiphop, worth trying!!
19
The Greasy beats ( - )
L.A. based all-star "funky music" band which is reminiscent of The JB's or The Mters, features super soulful singer on some tracks , 5 tracks only (mini CD)
20
Sterling Williams / Brand new man (Ecko)
his "first" album on this famous "southern soul" label, well-roduced southern R&B with still soulful singings
21
Jerry Jemmott & Souler Energy / Home cookin (Real Souler Energy Music)
famous bassisit plays funky & jazz music, almost no vocal tracks (CD-R)
August 5, 2006
22
Last Edition / Mid life crisis (Mysterious)
group of 3 men & one woman from Florida, "group" slowies and dancers with strong oldschool flavor, worth trying if you like '70s style group ballad (CD-R)
23
Judith / The hardest part ( - )
urban R&B with a light hiphop flavor, female singer from South Carolina
24
Living Out Loud / What about us (Kin Productions)
a mix of contemporary R&B, dance sounds and hiphop, smooth vocals with groovy rhythm
25
Anika / Like a drug (Urban Maven Music)
moody "neo-soul" by female singer, one song 5 versions, plus DVD video (CD single, CD-R)
26
Vision of Harmony / It takes two (Ophir)
contemporary female gospel duo with pop or R&B influences (CD-R)
27
Hughie / Still in red (Twenty-One 16)
Australian blue-eyed singer, "pop" meets "uirban R&B" with "rock" influence
August 6, 2006
28
Men of Standard / Surrrounded (Sony Urban Music)
nice blend of gospel lyrics and soulful R&B vocal group sound, THE STRONG ALBUM!
29
The Legendary Escorts / Back to love (T.L.E. Music Productions)
still silky smooth vocals with harmonies, worth trying for every "oldschool group" buff (CD-R)
30
The Legendary Escorts / At The Appolo N.Y.C. (T.L.E. Music Productions)
"false" live?? lots of their big hits (CD-R)
31
Harmoni / Drunkin love ( - )
urban R&B by Janai Michelle Brinson from California, smooth & sexy (CD-R)
August 7, 2006
32
Curtis (Erban Entertainment)
Curtis Allen from Texas, soulful contemporary R&B with hiphop edge, you'll enjoy almost all tracks without the skip button
33
Yomi (Blackstory)
contemporary R&B with a touch of hiphop, some reggae influence, UK male singer
34
Big Sib / Blowed, throwed and ready (Pimp Way Publishing)
"gangsta" rap with strong "soulful R&B" flava (CD-R)
35
G. Le'on / Unfailing love (Jondra)
male gospel with old R&B/Motown flavor in "love" mood
36
Erica (Erieste)
contemporary gospel with "neo-soul" flavor, 2 songs plus 3 snippets from her upcoming album (CD single, CD-R)
37
Nosakhere aka Papa / My life my soul (Planet Productions)
unique mixture of Chicago blues and alternative R&B, funk or hiphop flavors also (CD-R)
August 8, 2006
38
Eternity Band & Show / Something to listen to... (Advance)
group by well-known organist Curtis Johson in DC area, laidback and smooth R&B with strong oldschool flavor, remakes of "Joy and painj"Don't ever wonder" etc., 5 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R)
39
Rafael / Welcome 2 my zone (Dise Entertainment)
"contemporary R&B with hiphop flavor" meets "classic soul with gospel roots"? male singer from New York
40
K'Nak / Klub life (ShugaShack)
call this "R&B meets rap"  bor "hiphop R&B"? anyway smooth blend of both genes, Oklahoma male singer
41
V.A. / Soldiers in Iraq compilation album mixtape 2006 (LifeTyme Productions)
title says all, various styles from hiphop to crying R&B ballads (such as "Me & U")
August 9, 2006
42
Kaira / Introducing (Vine Life Productions)
gospel lyrics but sounds contemporary R&B with some "steeet" flavor!! nice soulful voice, 4 songs from her upcoming album "My everything" (CD single)
43
Reign / Volume II ( - )
smooth R&B with melancolic melodies & "pop" sense, male singer from Missouri (CD-R)
44
Big G / Midnight love (Stone River)
lots of "dark" slowies of southern R&B, more gorgeous back-tracks on next album please (CD-R)
45
Big G / Nothin' but a party (Stone River)
lots of groovy midtempo/uptempos of southern R&B, some "party" feel (CD-R)
46
Fe'Male / U don't know me (R. Entertainments)
contemporary female group with hphop flavor, one song 5 versions (CD single, CD-R)
August 10, 2006
47
Rated R / Hottie (Music Worx Entertainment)
wow! emotional male group with very soulful singings, well-worth trying if you 're "group buff", 3 songs 5 versions (CD single)
48
Mike Malone and The Soul Collectors / Diamonds for your tears (Twigboy)
what a name of this blue-eyed band! they combine oldschool R&B and  blues with a hint of "southern soul"
49
Johnny Watson, Jr. / Bringing down the house ( - )
not related with Johnny "Guitar" Watson, "blind" blues'n soul singer from Rhode Island, blues>R&B, includes remake of "Get ready" (CD-R)
August 11, 2006
50
The Different Shades of Brown / Have a heart (My Town)
what a group! really sounda like '60s soul group a la early The Temptations! this 4 guys and 1 girl group was produced by legendary Clay McMurray, still remember their "When the hurts is put back on you" on Motown label?! (CD-R)
51
Dramasyde / Black Monday (DSE Music & Entertainment)
R&B meets hiphop! male singer from Ohio (CD-R)
August 12, 2006
52
James "Fuzzy" West / Every now and then (Jeep Beat Society)
oldschool-ish emotional slowies with his own gospel-tinged voice, almost the the same sounds as his previous "Simply..." album, pity here's only 5 tracks! (mini CD, CD-R)
53
Yolanda Johnson / Violet flower (Meta Music)
contemporary urban R&B with light "neo-soul" feel, sophisticated? cousin to Gap Band members
54
Off Planet Band / Hello earthlings (Lights on Music)
blue-eyed rock'n blues band, includes remale of "Dock of the bay"
August 13, 2006
55
Cory Lavel (Lewis Entertainment)
followup release to "Like this" album, contemporary & catchy R&B with Tyrese feel, some sexy ballads for ladies
56
TN'T / Something good (Tritom Music)
duo by Trish & Tom (ex "Pryme Tyme"), mixture of oldschool R&B, funk and pop, nice for "party floors"?
57
Selah L.A. / We've come to worship you (SLA)
4 piece male gospel group with R&B flavor, smooth singings with njice harmonies
August 14, 2006
58
Tituss Burgess / Here's to you ( - )
ex Broadway musical star, emotional & powerful R&B singings with "classic soul" flavor, worth trying
59
Frank & Hatch / New testament (Thundlight Productions)
male duo from Philadelphia, gospel lyrics but sounda like R&B!! '70s R&B group feel on some tracks
60
Vincent Orion / Castle of sando ( - )
sensual R&B a la Smokey Robinson from L.A., smooth & laidback (CD-R)
61
Franceska Harper / Modo fusion ( - )
urban R&B with "neo-soul" flavor, sophisticated sound (CD-R)
62
Wes Patterson / All nit long (Willora)
midtempo R&B with strong funk flavor, reminiscent of the '70s funk bands? two songs (CD single)
August 15, 2006
63
Terisa Griffin / My naked soul ( - )
urban female R&B with oldschool simplicity & elegance, some Brenda Russell or Rachelle Ferrell feel, worth checking
64
Jasper Stone / Shine your light (Jahero Music
mainly smooth jazz'n funky instrumental tracks with a few vocals
65
Don Mac / Return of the Mac ( - )
southern hiphop'n R&B, some catchy tunes but too "rap" for me (CD-R)
66
Winfield Parker & Praise / Give the credit where it's due (Bp)
this well-known R&B singer began singing gospel music in '85, traditional gospel with R&B accent
67
Tanisha Renee Brown / Afterthoughts (Beats N Blessing)
gospel lyrics but has melodic R&B sounds (CD-R)
August 16, 2006
68
Gary Taylor / Retro blackness (Morning Crew)
title says all, lots of emotional R&B slowies with "retro" touch, well-worth trying
69
Billy / Last night (Chrisbilshel)
Billy Collins from California, oldschool R&B with his own high-tenor voice & harmony, 2 songs 3 versions (CD single)
70
Gwen Miller / Phases of love : volume 1 ( - )
gospel lyrics with R&B sounds, soulful spiritual & heart-stirring songs, 7 tracks only (mini CD)
71
Eugene Smiley Sr. / Legends (Smiley Bowman Publishing)
veteran singer from Kansas City, still remember his old soul singles on K-City label? lots of oldschool blues'n soul tracks
August 17, 2006
72
Karen Wolfe / First time out (B&J)
sounda like young Denise LaSalle with "Ecko"sounds (CD-R)
73
Al "Coffee" McDaniel / A shoe is a shoe (CAPA Music)
followup release to "A special blend" album, smooth R&B in romantic mood on one CD, modern blues with jazzy influence on another CD, 2 CD set (CD-R)
74
Deep / The deep volumez vol. 1 (Westblake)
emotional R&B with "rap" mix, soulful male singer from South Carolina (CD-R)
75
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blue-eyed urban funk band influenced by Prince (CD-R)
76
Nosakhere aka Papa Soul / Soul amazing (PLANET Productions)
pronouced "buh-sock-eruh", hiphop'n R&B
August 18, 2006
77
V.A. / The 2nd family of southern soul volume 2 (Hep' Me)
16 more recent "southern-soul" tracks by well known (The Love Doctor, Monique Ford etc.) or lesser known (Alfreida Upshaw, Miz B, Willie Pugh etc.) singers, some from their albums some are new recordings
78
Rudy Currence / Here with you (Mike Chek Entertainment)
contemporary R&B from South Carolina, some pop/hiphop influence, try "Zion" first
79
Earnest Stanberry Jr. / Hurry and bring your sweet home remix (Centurion)
another design of jacket to Mel Alexander's release, bluesy old R&B with southern downhome flavor
80
Sam Taylor / Portrait : the funky side of Sam ( - )
funkly blues with light R&B influence
August 19, 2006
81
The Gospel Hummingbirds / Life songs ( - )
less "gospel" than before, so sweet & smooth vocals with tight harmony a la '70s soul group
82
O'Neal / Every three seconds (Flowbig Entertainment)
R&B/pop crossover with his own tenor voice, smooth yet groovy!
83
Passion ( - )
female singer named Jozlyn Catheryn Bell, urban R&B with emotional singings with hiphop influence, 6 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R)
84
Priscilla / God has ( - )
female gospel with R&B flavor, 4 songs (CD single)
85
Ike Turner / Risin' with the blues (ZOHO Music)
almost blues and old old R&B, possibly not for you
August 20, 2006
86
Darius Palmer / Whatchu think? (Aursic)
midtempo R&B with hiphop sense, catchy song, one song three versions (CD single)
87
Mason / Love u girl ( - )
G. Mason production, ideal sounds for Chicago's stepper scene, some oldschool influence (CD-R)
88
Nosakhere / Love (Planet Productions)
romantic R&B with new age jazz? (CD-R)
89
The Brothaz N Christ / A long time coming (KGM Music Group)
traditional gospel  with urban R&B edge, some P-funk feel??
90
Steven Patricio Harris / Acoustic soul ( - )
blue-eyed singer in "acoustic" sounds (CD-R)
August 21, 2006
91
V.A. / Zoo Sound Lab : R&B volume 1 (Zoo Sound Lab)
all lesser-known singers but all "quality" R&B tracks, Irving Washington III is ex Portrait singer, well-worth checking compilation album (CD-R)
92
LaMont / That girl (LaMont Music)
catchy yet soulful dancer, 2songs 4 versions (CD single)
93
John Simms / My acoustic soul (Ble Gamm)
Baltimore singer in "acoustic" mood, try "I've got to know" ("classic soul" meets gospel) first and .....
94
Beverly Rivers and Breakfree / Lightning and thunder ( - )
contemporary gospel with R&B grooves, originally released in '00?
95
Delbert McClinton / Live from Austin TX (New West)
well-known blue-eyed R&B/pop/rock singer, includes many soul biggies like "I've got dreams to remember", '80s "live" recordings??
96
Fats Domino / Live from Austin TX (New West)
the same as above, '80s "live" recordings?? lots of his famous songs
August 22, 2006
97
Will J. / That's my wife (E.J.)
what's a voice! this is Willie Johnson!! the legendary souther soul/gospel singer! of course not his best singings (of old golden days) but he still can deliver "pure southern blackness"
98
Ricky White / King of the stage ( - )
subtitled as "Mr. JukeJoint at his best", lots of emotional slowies with southern downhome flavor (CD-R)
99
Choir Boyz / Sing unto the Lord (V-Records)
soulful gospel quartet with R&B flavor, worth listening
100
Clayton / The dark prince returns (Red K)
Clayton Savage, ex The Furious Five singer, hiphop'n R&B with light funk touch (CD-R)
August 23, 2006
101
Chris Chandler / Lifestylz vol 1 (Smalldreams Entertainment)
contemporary R&B with light hiphop & "house" influences, soulful yet smooth singings
102
Monica Blaire / Portraits of me (Silent Riot)
contemporary urban R&B, Detroit female singer with '70s/'80s soul music roots
103
Justa‚‚and (Big Boy Beats Entertainment)
urban R&B band with emotional male singers, lots of slowies (CD-R)
104
Apollo / Adolescent Knowledge (Big Meizy)
male singer from Ohio, "old meets new" style R&B (CD-R)
105
Rus / Maybe it's me? (Kirkman Group)
hihop R&B with social/political lyrics, 4 tracks only (CD single)
August 24, 2006
106
Corleone / The heat (Innovative Recordings)
Shorty Corleone from Washington, D.C., some hiphop inspired tracks but lots of soulful R&B with his own dynamic voice, not bad!
107
Stephen John / In your presence ( - )
emotional contemporary gospel with R&B flavor, Stevie Wonder influence?
108
Ajamu / By myself (Mama's Nem's Music)
mixture of contemporary R&B, disco and hiphop, sometimes "oldschool" feel, male singer from California who is pronounced "ah-jahmu", try if you like "soulful" disco dancer
109
Diane Kallay / Paisley blues (Real Loud)
blue-eyed R&B singer featuring powerful rhythm sections and horns with southern flava, sounda like "recent" Barbara Lynn?
110
RhapsodE / Spoke inward (Spoke Inward Creative Consulting)
tight verbal flow, blend with spoken word and R&B, female singer from Pennsylvania
August 25, 2006
111
CIII / Just being me ( - )
the son of legendary Curtis mayfield!! he's songwriter/producer and now SINGER, soulful gospel meets groovy R&B!! better than expected, only 7 tracks (mini CD)
112
Bryan Golden & T.F. / The story of my life (Raggedy Soul)
contemporary gospel with R&B flavor
113
Antonia / Free to be me (TriGospel)
contemporary female gospel with "urban R&B" influence, sometimes "sophisticated or jazzy" feel
114
Lilla D'Mone / Music trance (Karisma Music)
mixture of neo-soul, jazzy R&B, funk and hiphop with her own wide-range voice, not bad
August 26, 2006
115
O.D. / On the other side (Tommy Saks Production)
Alabama-born now-Germany-based singer named "Tommy Odum", soulful R&B with nice lyrics, better than expected, worth trying
116
Solomon Burke / Bettin' on America (SoulTown)
credit as "help the victims of Hurricane Katrina", re-release of his lesser-known '81 ballad, plus midtempo-dancer "We are family working together" by The P.N.O.T.C. Singers, 2 songs (CD single, CD-R)
117
Maylyn Murphy / Body & soul (MayCharmes Music)
emotional R&B with a hint of jazz, some hiphop influence also, Alicia Keys meets Norah Jones?
118
AJ / My honey (JWM)
female midtempo R&B with hiphop gear, strong sound! one song (CD single, CD-R)
August 27, 2006
119
Ty Gibson / Goin' my way (PD)
the 2nd album by female "neo-soul" singer from Ohio, try if you like Jill Scott or Erica Badu (CD-R)
120
Tonye / Life after love (Bout Dat Entertainment)
followup single to his "A story about love" album, contemporary urban R&B, 3 songs (CD single, CD-R)
121
Keith Dotson with KGB / Then and now ( - )
modern remakes of R&B biggies with his own high tenor voice, sometimes sounds a bit "pop", their third album (CD-R)