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Solomon Burke / Nashville (Shout! Factory)
incredibly Solomon sings "country" with many guests such as Dolly
Parton, of course his own unique "country" music, full of his
usual deep emotions |
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Silk / Always and forever (Shanachie)
sweet "love ballads" galore!! smooth R&B with tight harmonies,
well-worth listening |
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V.A. / Locals only (KHP Music)
"the beach music" is still strong in South Carolina? 15 finger-snapping
or toe-tapping dancers by various Carolina "local" singers/groups
such as Sea Cruz, The Young Guns, Band of Oz, Taylor Manning, Gary Brown
etc. |
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The King / Get your groove on! ( - )
the third album by this Ohio male singer, mixture of oldschool R&B
and funk in "mature" mood (CD-R) |
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Cathy & Grace / A friend (Luyeye Productions)
gospel lyrics with strong R&B/hiphop groove, two young girls from Texas,
one song (CD single, CD-R) |
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SureHouse II / Who u gonna serve (Gold Glove Group)
gospel male duo with strong hiphop/R&B flavor, light smooth jazz influence
also, not bad and try.... (CD-R) |
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| November 2, 2006 |
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Wilson Meadows / Love bomb (BGR/M&M)
typical southern R&B album with his deep, soulful singings, surely
brings you back to the golden days of this genre |
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El' Willie / El' over easy (The Shadow Mack Agency)
southern made R&B with smooth vocals, lots of emotional slowies but
with minimum backing track (CD-R) |
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Deborah Bond / After day (asahra Music)
sultry, sexy & loungy R&B, remixed version ( to her "Dayafter"
album which was reviewed here in June 10, 2003) by DJ Stylus |
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Judi Brown Eyes / SAM (Sticky Boy Production)
southern R&B lady, lots of groovy midtempo and downhome slow ballads,
"few" blues also |
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| November 3, 2006 |
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Theodis Ealey / I'm the man you need (IFGAM)
"Stand up in it" fame blues'n soul singer, more R&B contents
than his previous album with Marvin Sease or Tyrone Davis influences, interesting
southern downhome lyrics |
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Daryl Thomas / Carousel of love ( - )
smooth R&B with his own tender and delicate high-tenor voice, little
smooth jazz or hiphop flavors also, only 8 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
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Stimulus 4 / Erotic tales ( - )
four female group from South Carolina, sexy R&B with a few explicit
lyrics, lots of slowies .... sometimes romantic sometimes sensual (CD-R) |
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Choklate / Sound sessions volume one ( - )
previous release to her "Choklate" album on Kajmere Sound Music
label? urban R&B with gritty hiphop flavor |
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Chandra Simmons featuring Sean Macmillie / Crush (ITOJA
Entertainment)
contemporary hiphop'n R&B with "party" mood, 3 songs (CD
single, CD-R) |
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Frankie Lee / Standing at the crossroads (Blues Express)
strong blues/gospel singings with Johnnie Taylor/Claude Jeter influences,
some traditional R&B tracks also |
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Steven NaTwan / I want 2 B saved
contemporary gospel with a R&B edge
(CD-R) |
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| November 5, 2006 |
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Metrone / Chemistry (Dynvi Entertainment)
sorry for this very "late" reviewing but I must confess that
this is my favorite album, lots of EMOTIONAL slowies with "southern"
feel |
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Lamont / It's been a long time coming (Elmonte)
remakes of "A change is gonna come" and "Touch the hem of
his garment", today's Sam Cooke, Lamont Hadley from Missouri, 2 songs
4 versions (CD single)
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Egheosa / Soul buffet (Phia)
her 3rd album, mixture of neo-soul, classic R&B and jazz, "something"
for every R&B lovers? |
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Markeisha Ensley / Ready ( - )
soulful voice meets "spiritual" lyrics in R&B setting, strong
production! worth-checking |
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V.A. / Slide on (Waldoxy)
what's "slide" or "electric slide"? it's a kind of
"four wall line dance", half are modern "slide" dance
music by Grandmaster Slice, Project 314 or World Class Wreckin Cru, the
other half by southern R&B with "slide" groove by Johnnie
Taylor, remixed Mel Waiters etc., no "new" tracks |
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| November 6, 2006 |
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Fleshcoat featuring Dr. E / Coat of flesh (Give Us Free)
the emotional female singer named Dr. E sings contemporary R&B with
a touch of "grown folk's music", smooth ballads and dancers |
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Victor Fields / Thinking of you (Regina)
urban smooth-jazzy R&B with guests like Jeff Lober, Richard Elliot
etc., lots of love songs with influences of Marvin Gaye and Teddy Pendergrass |
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Michael Lyles / My tears (Chi-Town's Finest Entertainment)
smooth Chicago
steppers with Babyface flavor, 5 tracks only (mini CD) |
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| November 7, 2006 |
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3 piece / Your body's callin (Red Walk Ent.)
three piece male group from Chicago, soulful vocals with harmonies, lots
of slow grinding grooves |
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Eddie Cain / Sex in the city volume 1 (Outsidaz Music Group)
often labeled as the "Mohammed Ali of R&B"? emotional R&B
with strong "southern" hiphop edge, the son of McKinley Mitchell!!
(CD-R) |
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Marl'N (Live Kingz)
smooth hiphop'n R&B with oldschool flavor, sometimes
a bit boring? (CD-R) |
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| November 8, 2006 |
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W. Ellinton Felton / Outrospective me then, me now (GPM)
various type of songs such as neo-soul, smooth'n mellow or jazzy R&B,
some guests like Sy Smith, Eric Roberson etc., the son of Hilton Felton,
incredibly Malaco distribute label |
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Little Kim Stewart / Backyard party (Hep Me)
downhome southern R&B lady, join her back yard party even if it's not
the best of recent southern R&B |
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Greg G / diamond in the ruff ( - )
lots of emotional ballads and mid-tempos but sometimes "amateur"
like, Florida male singer (CD-R) |
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Betty Pride / Cold hearted women ( - )
North Carolina blues lady, a touch of R&B on some tracks such as "Stand
by me" "Mercy, mercy, mercy" |
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| November 9, 2006 |
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Nathan / Masterpiece (Mona)
lots of soulful slow jams and mid tempos, my recent favorite album! worth
checkin' this emotional male singer |
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Billy Cook / Peace on earth (BMG 1965)
Christmas sounds with his usual STRONG vocals, expanded version of his
"It's Christmas time" album |
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Gerald / Dance with me (M.V.E.)
singer/songwriter from New Jersey, uptempo dancers or slow jams with his
tender voice (CD-R) |
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Leo Clark Jr. / Steppers-R-Us
Chicago stepper's music, not so many vocals, 5 songs 8 versions (mini CD,
CD-R) |
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The Inspirations/ What do you see in my face? (Lucy Bee)
John Eddith and Don Robinson from North Cambridge, nostalgic R&B with
'50s pop feel (mini CD, CD-R) |
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Mixx Master Lee & Red Rum / Stomp (Alpine)
southern downhome dance with "slide" groove, so-called "the
Mississippi cha cha slide"? one song 10 versions (CD single) |
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| November 10, 2006 |
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Lemar / The truth about love (Sony BMG)
better than his last "Time to grow" album, "UK soul"
meets "gritty oldschool R&B"? guests like Mica Paris, Joss
Stone etc., my recent favorite! |
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Andre Mieux / The tempered klavier vol. 1 ( - )
decent contemporary R&B with "emotional" singings, a touch
of urban or pop also, not bad and try ..... (CD-R) |
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The Funktastics / Funktastic party
two male duo from California, mixture of oldschool R&B, funk and hiphop,
not like Parliament or Funkadelic (CD-R) |
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Erica / Reach for your dream (Erieste)
urban R&B with "positive" message, not so much gospel flavor
but "neo-soul" spounds on some tracks |
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J'Nette / Hot out of Memphis (DoRohn)
contemporary female gospel with strong
R&B feeling |
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Skoot Daddy / The return of moogie(DONI Music)
rap>R&B vocals, try
smooth and mellow track like "I'm ready" (mini CD, CD-R) |
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| November 11, 2006 |
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Howard Tate / A portrait of Howard (Dolid Ground)
he uses originals and songs by others to trace the arc of his life, his
singings still deep and soulful, some incredible "non-R&B"
guests like Randy Newman, Nick Lowe, Lou Reed, Carla Bley etc. |
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Ms. Jody / What you gonna do when the rent is due? (Ecko)
her 2nd album, southern R&B with "charming" voice, no hard
shout or blues but full of groovy ballads or midtempos, one track with
O.B. Buchana |
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Big Sam's Funky Nation / Take me back (Big Sam's Funky Nation)
New Orleans'
jazzy funk with his trombone, Mardi Gras moods everywhere |
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| November 12, 2006 |
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Joy Denalane / Born and raised (Four Music)
contemporary R&B with good melody, meaningful lyrics and soulful voice,
sometimes light "bluesy" sounds also, better than her previous
"Mamani" album, my personal favorite, German release |
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Deni Hines / Water for chocolate (3DE)
contemporary female R&B with "urban" or "pop" feel,
still sounds emotional and strong |
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V3 (EMI Gospel)
the debut release of this female gospel trio from Atlanta area, R&B
tinged gospel with memorable hooks and meaninful messages |
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21:03 / Pajam presents (Pajam)
contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor, soulful singings with harmonies
like recent R&B groups, on fire for Christ? |
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| November 13, 2006 |
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Leon Beal / Romantic groove (12th Note Publishing)
contemporary R&B with "oldschool" flavor, soulful singings
with '80s feel, not bad |
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Marquiet Pettis / Through my eyes ( - )
"more" contemporary sounds than above, soulful R&B with hiphop
edge, not bad also and worth checkin' this! |
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David Brinston / Mississippi boy ( - )
pure southern R&B with "dowhome" flavor, deep or bluesy ballads
+ groovy midtempos |
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Bootsy Collins / Christmas is 4 ever (Shout! Factory)
have a funky funky Christmas with Snoop Dog and members from the P-Funk
family, lots of "P-funk"ish remakes of Christmas favorites |
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The Brand New Heavies / Get used to it (Delicious Vinyl)
new Heavies featuring N'Dea Davenport, full of soulful dancers for club
floors |
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Essence of Praise / Just as I am ( - )
three female gospel group with light R&B influence, three slow songs
(CD single, CD-R) |
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| November 14, 2006 |
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The Patterson Twins / If I could live my life again (HP Music
Productions)
their "smooth" yet "soulful" vocals are still here,
Hense Powell produce, lots of groovy midtempos! includes some old '80s
recordings like "I love you so" etc. |
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The Mighty Revelators / Reach out and help somebody (Flamingcheese)
favorite group on "The House of Blues : Gospel brunch", mixture
of traditional gospel and oldschool R&B, I love their sounds, just
SOULFUL!
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Kenny McNeil / Every emotion (Pure Personality Inc.)
smooth and emotional
R&B, some heartfelt ballads (CD-R) |
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Kenny Smith / Contents under pressure (D-Town)
R&B/pop crossover with rock/funk influence, flat vocals, not so impressive
for me (CD-R) |
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| November 15, 2006 |
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Rudy Jovan / Don't you just love those holidays!
smooth & emotional
holiday songs, some original some remakes of the classic |
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Matthew Strand / Off into the sunset (The Sticky Lab)
smoothed out R&B with acoustic guitar in the mix, tender singings,
male singer from California |
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Mr. Nathan / Music room (jvp)
sounds like jazz'n R&B but with "spiritual"
lyrics, Corey Johnson from Ohio |
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Rev. Mark and The Gospel Stars / God is good all the time (Low Rush
Music)
traditional male gospel group with southern flavor, soulful singers |
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The "Mighty" Pilgrim Harmonaires / God will provide ( - )
traditional male
gospel group with strong lead singers, soulful songs |
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Just Talent Inc. / I am that I am ( - )
contemporary gospel with R&B
influence, no hard shout, all slow songs |
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| November 16, 2006 |
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Marques Callaway / The mayor f da south (50/50 Entertainment)
the third album by this "new southern era of R&B" singer,
slow and sexy R&B slowies plus hard and gangsta rap tracks, worth checking |
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Pazelee / Tracks from da house (Pophouse)
nice blend of smooth R&B and hiphop, fully emotional singings, some
"new" some "old" recordings? |
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Rihki Kennebrew / Ridin' through Heaven (DEF Anointed International)
gospel lyrics but sounda like pure R&B! some "oldschool"
some "neo-soul" influences, 2 songs 4 versions (CD single, CD-R) |
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Chenier / One fantasy ( - )
tasty smooth R&B ballad with "oldschool" flavor, male singer
with emotional tenor voice from New York, one song 4 versions (CD single,
CD-R) |
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Christal McIntyre ( - )
urban R&B with various styles from dancers to ballads, San Francisco
lady, 6 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R) |
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Purpose / According to his ... ( - )
contemporary gospel by this four ladies group with light influence of urban
R&B, "harmony" is also their trademark, no hard shout |
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LaDonna Mole / On : purpose (True Vine Productions)
contemporary gospel with
light R&B influence "live" |
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Michael Henderson / The essential vol. 1 ( - )
famed bassist (with Miles Davis etc.) / singer, not the latest recordings
but collection of his late '70s/'80s soul tracks, duet with Roberta Flack,
Jean Carn, Rena Scott etc., soulful & dynamic singings, better to review
this on "Second Time Around" section? (CD-R) |
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Bluesman Bobby Little / Problem solver (Hylix)
eceive a complimentary 8.5 x11 signature downhome Alabama blues with R&B
flavor |
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| November 17, 2006 |
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David Sea / Love makes the world go around (Park Place)
welcome back! nice southern R&B with a groove from Malaco group label,
he's still soulful and powerful enough, my recent favorite! |
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Classy Jazzi / My attitude ( - )
the debut album of this down-south female singer, charming but soulful
singings with minimum backing sounds (CD-R)
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Aleee / Behind the veil
a combination of gospel messages and urban R&B, male singer with tenor
voice from Washington D.C., no hard shout (CD-R) |
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| November 18, 2006 |
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Vinnie V / I wanta love somebody (Movin' Entertainment)
wow! another young male singer of southern R&B, slow jams + Tyrone
Davis inspired tracks + catchy funky grooves = NICE southern soul album!
(CD-R) |
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Mac Graham / 7 Grahams (YEL)
ex The McAuley Boys (from Canada), smooth sexy & sevelte, mixture of
R&B pop & funk, 7 tracks only (mini CD) |
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Kokoh / Meltdown ( - )
4S (strong, smooth, sexual and seductive) female singer from New York,
urban R&B with smooth jazz influence, Gerald Albright guest (CD-R) |
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Mark Kaye / What would love do? (Dafunk)
mixture of R&B, pop, oldschool funk and latin from Bay area, the second
album of this blue-eyed singer |
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Urban Theory /(I-sO-sik)
the second album of "Isaac Johnson and Giovanni" from Florida,
urban R&B with light " oldschool" touch, lots of slowies
(CD-R) |
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| November 19, 2006 |
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Sylvia Jones / A reason ( - )
contemporary female gospel with urban R&B or neo-soul influences, all
slowies without any hard shout |
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Nathaniel Kimble / I'm back (Brimstone)
lots of groovy midtempos and gritty dancers from southern states, of course
some decent sowl rollers here |
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Oliver Goodridge / Boston (Denore Music Group)
mind-soothing blend of R&B and pop, tender singings with catchy melodies
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Stephan Terry / Tell me something (Called Out)
heartwarm gospel ballads with
light R&B influence, 2 songs (CD single, CD-R) |
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Dynamic Duo / Innovation (Loud Dust Recordings)
male duo by Nigerian singers, mixture of R&B, hiphop and African rhythm,
sounds "more R&B elements" than expected
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J. Paul Jr. and The Zydeco Nubreeds / Scorpio ( - )
zydeco music from rural southwest Louisiana, French creole accordion with
R&B/hiphop tinged vocals |
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| November 20, 2006 |
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Shauna C / Simply me ( - )
talented female singer/songwriter from Little Rock, mainstream R&B
with soulful singings, some gospel roots also, 8 tracks only (mini CD) |
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V.A. / G. Child presents UK FIX : the cream of UK R&B (2-funky)
compilation album featuring "the cream of UK R&B" singers
such as Fun*dmental '03, Natalie Williams, Nate James,Terri Walker etc.,
lesser known? but all "modern" goodies |
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Micah J. Goodner / For the love of smooth (MJG)
title says all, lots of smooth R&B in a silk blanket, mellow and warm
feel (CD-R) |
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Phylle / Making love (Real Talk Music)
pronounced "fil-le", Larry B. Carter II from Philadelphia, four
hiphop'n R&B slow songs (CD single, CD-R) |
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| November 21, 2006 |
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Calvin Payne / Better man (From The Soul Production)
contemporary R&B with emotional singings, lots of midtempo groovers
with light hiphop edge |
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Reese Johnson / Distant lover ( - )
remake of a Marvin' Gaye classic, smooth but with light "new school"
touch, one song 2 versions (CD single) |
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Henry Perry / Effortless ( - )
mixture of R&B, pop and smooth jazz, tender and delicate singings with
his own tenor voice |
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| November 22, 2006 |
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J Love / You are the one ( - )
credited as "Jay Love / You are the 1" on the label, all sweet
or romantic R&B slowies with "oldschool" flavor, the same
mood of The Stylistics, not bad and try! |
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Bigg Joe / I love big girls (Babyboy)
southern R&B bouncer with soulful voice, "catchy" sound in
southern black clubs? one song (CD single, CD-R) |
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Lil Jimmie / I'm not going nowhere (Babyboy)
southern R&B ballad with a groove, also goin' big in southern black
radios? one song (CD single, CD-R) |
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Stephanie McKay (Astralwerks)
powerful R&B with oldschool style, light reggae influence also, 5 tracks
(mini CD, CD-R) |
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Steven Perrilloux / Only you ( - )
contemporary gospel with smooth R&B flavor, sometimes emotional sometimes
dynamic.... |
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Cheryl Burton / The third day (CEI gospel)
contemporary female gospel with
R&B style singings |
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| November 23, 2006 |
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Nu Souls / As new (Ceiba Gospel)
three piece male gospel group with strong R&B style, really almost
sounda like pure R&B, no hard shout but with full of groovy tracks |
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Bear Necessities (Port City Music Group)
NICE blend of emotional slow jams, groovy midtempos and hihop inspired
tracks, really SOULFUL male singer, my favorite album! |
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Gerald McWorter / My Father's seed (McH2O Entertainment)
"hiphop'n R&B" styled contemporary gospel, one song two versions
(CD single, CD-R) |
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Malina Moye / Need your lovin (WCE)
followup single to her "Alone" ('04), catchy R&B midtempo
track, one song 4 versions (CD single) |
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Daddy Mack Blues Band / Bluestones (Inside Sounds)
Memphis modern blues,
includes remake of "That's where it's at" |
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| November 24, 2006 |
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Winfree / My diary (Winfree)
do you like "talkbox" sounds? if so this is for you, lots of
mellow R&B with talkbox, features soulful singers (including Winfree
himself) |
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Nykita / That fiya (HoodWorld Publishing)
contemporary female R&B with
catchy hooks, 3 songs (CD single, CD-R) |
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Jasmine Jones / Battery proper (Nickel City Recordings)
contemporary R&B with "major label project" impression, catchy
but emotional singings here and there |
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CityZoo records ( CityZoo)
one song each by female singer named "Morinette" and emotional
male singer "Ramone Rush" (CD single, CD-R) |
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Lady Mae / I still care about you ( - )
follow-up release to her "So insecure" album, mixture of R&B,
dance, hiphop and gospel, soulful voice but not so "special"
(CD-R) |
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| November 25, 2006 |
| 114 |
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Chuck Brown / The best of (Raw Venture)
16 classic tracks from the Godfather of Washington Go Go, includes some
new songs, he's still powerful, earthy and soulful |
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| November 26, 2006 |
| 115 |
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Lindsay R. Watson / Eyes wide shut (11 Thirty Music Group)
the first track "Step tonight" is good for Chicago step lovers,
urban R&B with "classic soul" touch, 8 songs only (mini CD,
CD-R) |
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| 116 |
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NuBYON featuring Dre'sco / Africa ( - )
jazzy R&B featuring saxophone with "oldschool" influence,
tender ballads & groovy dancers, male vocals (CD-R) |
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| 117 |
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Maine / Ghetto love songs (Ghetto Life Music)
hiphop'n R&B with "urban" or "smooth" touches,
male singer from Long Island, 7 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R) |
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| 118 |
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Ina A. Williams / Masterpiece ( - )
mixture of R&B, gospel and jazz in "peaceful" mood, female
singer from Georgia, 4 songs only (mini CD) |
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| November 27, 2006 |
| 119 |
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Rosie Gaines / Welcome to my world (SuSu)
former Prince protege, various styles of R&B from classic gospel tinged
ballads to "lovers rock", groovy midtempos and "house"
dancers, anyway SOULFUL enough! |
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| 120 |
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Funkmata / Simple stuff ( - )
funk/R&B group from Ghana, not much African flavor but lots of melodious
R&B sung in English, only 9 tracks (mini CD, CD-R) |
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| November 28, 2006 |
| 121 |
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Kenny Dark / Do this for love ( - )
urban R&B with emotional singings, almost all slowies, Anthony Hamilton
is his mentor? (CD-R) |
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| 122 |
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Kazual / Kazually speaking (Kazualmusic)
fronted by British born Kaz Silver (female) and recorded in New York, urban
R&B with "smooth-jazz" influence from slow jams to groovy
dancers |
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| 123 |
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Dominique / Touch (Hot Ice MGMT)
slow and midtempo R&B tracks, smooth female singer from New York, 2
songs (CD single, CD-R) |
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| 124 |
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The Winstons / Greatest hits (Sensational)
lots of "popular" songs from their previous albums + some "new"
tracks, smooth groovy and funky old school R&B (CD-R) |
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| 125 |
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Bobby Hinton / Liquor house roots (Umbrella Publishing)
blues album with
light R&B flavor |
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| November 29, 2006 |
| 126 |
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Kareya / Phantom stars ( - )
five piece band featuring emotional female singer from San Diego, contemporary
urban R&B with a groove, some pop some "live band" feels |
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| 127 |
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Poonanny / Signifying monkey (Shit Talking)
call him "bawdy blues singer" or "blues comedian"?
full of southern black jokes with downhome blues'n soul singings, nasty?
but interesting, try to hear remake of Roy C's "Peepin in the window"
first and then ..... (CD-R) |
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| 128 |
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Eric Crawley / You want it ( - )
R&B/pop crossover with his emotional
tenor voice (CD-R) |
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| November 30, 2006 |
| 129 |
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G. Mason's Productions / Geral Levert & friends tribute album ( - )
10 "tribute" songs for Levert, Marvin Gaye, Roger Troutman, The
Temptations, Johnny Taylor etc., pure "oldschool" R&B! (CD-R) |
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| 130 |
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Demico / Irresistable (Imperial Music Group)
midtempo R&B with strong hiphop influence, male singer from California,
one song 4 versions (CD single, CD-R) |
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| 131 |
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Makaela / Secret me (Makaela Music)
mixture of contemporary R&B and pop, catchy but emotional, young female
singer from San Francisco |
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| 132 |
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Christopher Complex / Let's go (RoyalStone)
"R&B" meets "gritty funk",
light "pop" flavor also, 5 tracks only (mini CD) |
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