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July, 2007
Just arrived at July 1, 2007
1
Melvin Williams / Love like crazy (Blackberry)
very good combination of contemporary gospel and R&B! sounda almost R&B with guest singers like Gerald Levert, Kirk Whalum or Doug Williams, well-worth buying
2
Scola / Scola's lost treasures ( - )
yes! Scola from Dru Hill! sexy slow jams galore, very good for your late-night listenings
3
Peven Everett / The realness ( - )
he released too manhy albums - the 7th album in this year! this is his most "song oriented" or "R&B oriented" album, worth trying if you like his soulful R&B singings, full colour professional package (CD-R)
4
Elaine Stepter / The woman I am (Eee Project)
I still rember her '80s recordings and the she travelled with "New Birth" and currently as one of "Rose Royce"'s lead singer, sophisticated & jazzy R&B with her sultry voice, urban and a bit "mature" feel
5
Determined / Give it up ( - )
traditional male gospel quartet with a bit R&B touch, soulful lead singers
July 2, 2007
6
T.K. Soul / Undisputed (N-style Music)
one of the better "recent southern R&B" albums, typical southern slowies and groovy midtempos
7
Chazz Dixon / Let me be the one (Da' Soul Recordings Group)
urban smooth R&B with light jazzy flavor, try "Can this be real" - remake of Natural Four and then .... (CD-R)
8
O.C. / Coming back to New Orleans too ( - )
Dr. William "DOC"Belisle, oldschool R&B with strong messages, New Orleans R&B or gospel flavors also
July 3, 2007
9
Ruby Turner / Live at Ronnie Scott's (RTR Production)
UK soul diva's "live" with very earnest singings, including over 10 minutes version of "I'd rather go blind", plus bonus CD featuring her another "live" recordings
10
Teresa A.K.A. Tivaday / Not an ordinary girl (Mar-Lo)
contemporary urban R&B with a little "pop" and "rock" essence, strong singings
11
J / Man with a heart (J Enterprise)
the 3rd album by this producer/multi-instrumentalist/president of Da'Soul recordings, smooth singings from sexy slowies to groovy/jammin' midtempos (CD-R)
12
The J. / Two double o God (Riverworks)
mixture of R&B, pop and rock, smooth singings, male singer from New York
13
Jimmy & Deborah / Would you be ready? ( - )
male/female gospel duo with oldschool R&B flavor, 2 songs only (CD single, CD-R)
July ‚S, 2007
14
Sug-A-Nuk / Already knew (Sticky City)
new generation of "southern R&B", mixture of traditional southern soul, contemporary R&B and hiphop, includes "tribute" song to James Brown, male singer
15
Nas-T / Naughty by day : Nas-T by nite (NAS-THOUSE)
soulful male group from Arkansas, strong and powerful lead singers with harmony, some gospel roots? bonus DVD is also in the package (CD-R)
16
Tammy Harris / Natural vibe (Root Soul)
mixture of urban R&B, jazz, oldschool R&B and pop, sophisticated and comfortable jazzy singings (CD-R)
17
Raine / Take a lil' risk (Baby Boy)
the second album by this Shirley Brown type singer, strong singings with a groove
18
V.A. / Brooklyn blues singers (Sticky Boy)
actually released in '04? lots of very downhome blues'n soul by Judi Brown Eyes, Tommy Knight, Earl Dugger, Chick Rodes etc., try if you like Jesse James or recent southern blues'n soul (CD-R)
July 5, 2007
19
Coop DeVille / Truth, lies, and relations ( - )
all emotional slowies by this two male team, "old school" mets "new school" with a touch of hiphop, SOULFUL album, my recent favorite album!
20
Savannah / Welcome to Savannah (Small Project)
contemporary female R&B with keywords of "urban", "pop" and "hiphop"
21
Malicious / Now (OdoubleF)
hiphop of today with a little oldschool feel, Canadian male singer, 3 songs 5 versions (CD single)
22
All of Us featuring Marcus Adams ( - )
neo-soul/smooth adult contemporary R&B from Mary J. Blige's guitarist "Shaun Hinton" and saxman "Marcus Adams", emotional female lead singer on 3 songs, others "instrumental", 5 songs only (mini CD, CD-R)
23
Charlie Wood and The New Memphis Underground (Daddy-O)
blue-eyed keyboardist/singer, combination of old and new Memphis music, "beal Street blues" meets "Stax soul" in other words
July 6, 2007
24
Antoine Carter / In love and war (Pro Music)
emotional R&B groove with catchy hooks, almost all downtempo songs, male singer from San Francisco
25
LaMorris Williams / Sings the blues (Melendo)
blues? yes, he calls his blues "new school blues", actually sounds like recent southern R&B, smooth yet emotional
26
Lyanna Austin / Suddenly she became.... ( - )
"neo-soul" meets "contemporary gospel" from UK! suddenly she became ....
27
Herby / Steppin' out (Herbow)
R&B/pop crossover with hiphop touch, smooth sounds, male singer from Georgia, 9 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R)
July 7, 2007
28
Asaph Womack / New life (Asaph Womack Music)
followup release to his "My love my life" album ('02), now he sings gospel with his own soulful voice, contemporary gospel with very strong R&B flavor
29
Alfred Hawkins / Seek the love (another vareitee) ( - )
contemporary gospel with strong R&B influence, smooth singings, 9 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R)
30
Godchild (Godchild Music Enterprise)
the modern gospel! contemporary gospel with urban R&B, hiphop, neo-soul and jazz elements, male singer from California
July 8, 2007
31
Chris Jasper / Invincible (Gold City)
oldschool R&B meets gospel in very good form, worth trying!
32
Davina / Return to soul v.1 (Davina Music)
female "neo-soul" with jazzy feeling, sophisticated sounds (CD-R)
33
2 of a Kine / Da album ( - )
hiphop'n R&B with catchy hooks, smooth R&B vocals with rap by two males team from New York area
34
Ruth J / Coming back to you ( - )
contemporary gospel with "urban" or R&B influence, half studio recordings half "live"
July 9, 2007
35
Anthony Bush / Meself ( - )
lots of emotional downtempo R&B, urban R&B with a little hiphop touch (CD-R)
36
The Winstons / Mixing it up (Sensational)
various types of Winstons' song repertory from oldschool R&B, blues, funk, gospel to beach, some duplications with their other albums (CD-R)
37
Soul Project / Just sing, already!!! ( - )
Anthony Handy & Jordan Foster from Georgia, mixture of contemporary R&B and neo-soul, some gospel roots? but smooth singings, 5 songs only (mini CD, CD-R)
38
Ayanna Gregory / Ballad for my father (New Moon)
followup single to her "Beautiful flower" album, R&B ballads with acoustic piano, 2 songs only (CD single)
July 10, 2007
39
John Redman / Can I love you again? ( - )
two emotional R&B ballads from his forthcoming album, tender & romantic singings (CD single, CD-R)
40
Z.Z. Hill Jr. / Goin' to Mississippi (Delta Roots)
"blues'n soul" album produced by Chicago's Twist Turner, really the son of legendary Z.Z. Hill? some tracks recorded in '95 others '07, gospel drenched singings with soulful voice
41
Vickie Baker / I could show you (FaLife)
this southern soul diva is back till her "Love strike" album, sounds more mature, urban or sophisticated than before, but still full of "southern" moods
42
Kevon Re'mon'te / Wonderful world (Velvet)
his 3rd album, very smooth (sometimes "too" smooth") slowie, his mentor is Nat King Cole? all remakes of soul, pop and rock hits (CD-R)
July 11, 2007
43
Bradd Marquis / Finding my way ( - )
soulful R&B from this New York singer, raised in the deep gospel traditions of the church? very good voice indeed! my recent favorite album (CD-R)
44
T. Lyles / Tapped (BMG Music Group)
soulful urban R&B with influences of hiphop and pop/rock, strong voiced singer (CD-R)
45
Doug Lyons ( - )
smooth (often "too" smooth) oldschool R&B with a little latin, reggae and hiphop flavors, almost "love" slowies in a romatic mood (CD-R)
46
Jerry Lawson / Talk of the town (Beyond A Cappella)
remeber this ex Persuasions singer? contains no instruments other than the human voice just like his other albums, soulful "a cappella" versions from Sam cooke or Marvin Gaye to Randy Newman or Billy Joel
47
JAHAH / The melting pot (MAMASONLYSON L.L.C.)
the USA version that was reviewed here on June 15 as "Japanese album" but has much different tracks and jacket design
July 12, 2007
48
Mr. Sam / Lookin' 4 love (MiLaJa)
at last you can hear this SOULFUL singer which we featured at "Feature article" section in this site, "smooth R&B" meets "southern soul", well-worth listening (CD-R)
49
Portia / Changes (FI)
contemporary R&B sprinkled with oldschool, classic and bluesy R&B flavors, classy & sassy singer from Georgia, bonus DVD (CD-R)
50
Kendal / Heights in the decline ( - )
followup release from his "Cut from a stone edge soul" album, Kendal is a writer, singer and producer from New Jersey, fresh mix of urban R&B and rock, 6 tracks only (mini CD, CD-R)
51
Keri Ridley / When I marry (One Vision Music Group)
female R&B mixed with neo-soul, urban R&B and alternative hiphop, almost all slowies about love, relationship etc. (CD-R)
52
Leon Daniels / Oh! what a wonderful life (Bonedog)
he's the lead vocalist of the '50s doowap group The El Venos, smooth "oldschool R&B" with '50s/'60s moods
July 13, 2007
53
AP Heavy But Sweet / If you come out to party (Legacy)
Andy Pittman, sometimes called "Gerald Levert from the south"?, yes, emotional & soulful singings with southern flavor, well-worth listening
54
Full circle / Something old...something new (MizMcD Productions)
7 "teen singers" bring 12 tracks from oldschool to newschool, originals to covers, just teens? no no, teens with talents indeed (CD-R)
July 14, 2007
55
Emjayda / Cruisin' (TYE)
mixture of oldschool R&B, contemporary R&B, funk, pop and a little hiphop, nice melodies with smooth singings, male or female lead singers (CD-R)
56
Kendra Ross / New voice (Lola's Child Music)
mixture of ne-soul, urban R&B, jazz and hiphop, guests like Talib Kwesi, Eric Roberson etc., talented female singer from New York
57
Sharon McMahan / Somebody else (So. Calitown)
smooth and sophisticated "urban R&B", Tamiko Jones type if you still remember, some instrumental tracks
58
Edwards Rhodes / Psalms and melodies (Xenia's Music)
contemporary gospel with a little R&B flavor
July 15, 2007
59
Cynthis Goins / The way you love me (Virtuous)
R&B meets gospel with her strong voice, Shirley Murdock style! worth trying this!
60
Benita Charles / Moments for lovers vol. 1 (Star Entertainment)
her 4th album? almost all emotional slowies with keywords of "smooth" or "urban" (CD-R)
61
Eric Idohl / 4 the grown & sexy ( - )
yes his music is "grown and sexy", blend of smooth soul, neo-soul and quiet storm with a little hiphop, worth checkin' out!
July 16, 2007
62
Y. K. / Paintin' picturez (After Hours Entertainment)
Y.K. stands for "Young Knowledge", hiphop'n R&B singer whose music ranges from emotional R&B ballads to hiphop club bangers, not bad....
63
Jewel J. / That's my shugga daddy (Q.T.)
full of groovy southern mid tempo songs, Peggy Scott meets young Candi Staton? The Echo distributed label, 9 tracks only
64
Da' Twinky man / I'm in love with a crackhead (5th Ward City)
a.k.a. Willie C, southern R&B a la Tyrone Davis, Rue Davis etc. with soulful voice
July 17, 2007
65
O.B. Buchana / Goin' back home (Ecko)
he's gettin' better & better, his 4th album on this label, well-produced southern R&B album with his earthy, soulful singings, some songs for "beach" scene
66
Earl Duke / Somebody's getting it (Mardi Gras)
groovy midtempos & emotional ballads in fully southern mood, also with a touch of blues
67
Jody Sticker / Slow kiss it (Silent M)
lots of slow-burnin' southern R&B with his deep voice, more catchy bouncers on next album please
68
Liqueur / The best hand (Royal Flush)
Leoy "Liqueur" Revis, downhome R&B with strong southern flavor, rapsy yet smooth singings with his soulful voice
July 18, 2007
69
Victoria Fuqua / The V files (Sir James' Palace Recordings)
contemporary R&B with southern rooted deep -downhome soul, some "pop" or "hiphop" flavors also (CD-R)
70
Lafonda / Go hard or go home (Sleepless Productionz Inc.)
female singer called "Bronx Bombshell", R&B rap mix, some groovy midtempos (CD-R)
71
Sweet Angel / Another man's meat on my plate ( - )
soulful female singer from Memphis, Denise LaSalle styles southern blues'n soul recorded at Ecko sounds studio (CD-R)
72
Calvin Whittaker / Deep inside (Sounds From The Deep Black C.)
singer/guitarist from Chicago, blend of smooth jazz, emotional R&B with hints of blues and gospel
(CD-R)
July 19, 2007
73
Isaiah / The legacy of I (HOH)
"R&B/pop/hiphop" crossover singer from Philadelphia, the similar sound with Musiq
74
Dell B. / Bizness as usual ( - )
contemporary male singer in hiphop age with a touch of oldschool R&B, sounds "new" someimes and "old" sometimes
75
KB Soul ( - )
mixture of neo-soul and jazz, sounds a bit "monotonous" sometimes, female singer from Alabama, once backup singer for Jimmy "Bo" Horn, only 5 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
76
Lucky Supremo / It's simply not good enough ( - )
urban R&B dance, one song 10 versions (CD single, CD-R)
July 20, 2007
77
The Temptations Review / Greatest hits live in concert (Soul Concerts)
CD version of previously reviewed DVD (see "June 17, 2007")
78
Ray, Goodman & Brown / Live in concert greatest hits (Soul Concerts)
CD version of previously reviewed DVD (see "June 17, 2007")
79
The Dells / Live from New York City greatest hits (Soul Concerts)
CD version of previously reviewed DVD (see "June 17, 2007")
80
The Chi-Lites / Greatest hits live (Soul Concerts)
produced by Darryl Payne just like the other volumes in this series, sometimes sounds "rough" but real "live" with a groove, is there DVD version?
July 21, 2007
81
Mable John / Sanctified blues ( - )
this "ex The Raelettes, Motown and Stax recording" lady now sings gospel with her own style, mixture of gospel, oldschool R&B and gospel, still she CAN sing her music from the heart
July 22, 2007
82
Albright featuring Vivian Sessoms / Sunny one day (Baby Buddaha)
collaboration of Chris Parks (back sounds) and Vivian Sessoms (lead singings), strong melodies with catchy hooks, urban R&B
83
Willie Cameron / R&B sensation (TCT)
smooth R&B ballads with emotional singings, 2 songs, not bad and .... (CD single, CD-R)
84
CJay (A Ten Talent)
female singer named "CJay Phillip", do not confuse with the same name male singer who was release "Songs 4 you" album this year, lyrics are gospel but sounda like R&B, 5 tracks only (mini CD)
85
Lioness / Me or my money (A Ms. Kane Production)
urban R&B with hiphop twist, Detroit female singer, 3 songs 4 versions (CD single)
July 23, 2007
86
Ricco / Pieces (LoveMan Music Group)
Ricco Robinson from Washington DC, soulful R&B with hiphop flavor, also has appeal to "top 40" audiences, worth trying (CD-R)
87
Cracked Ice / Soul noir (Crispin Music llc)
Peggy Scott & JoJo Benson type? oldschool R&B with "retro" flavor, try if you like "oldschool"
88
Earl Russell / Should I (ER Productions)
mixture of oldschool R&B, urban, smooth-jazz and gospel, all slowies or midtempos with a groove (CD-R)
July 24, 2007
89
Phil Perry / A mighty love (Shanachie)
"major" release but overlooked? "love songs" galore by this talented & veteran singer, I like this album!
90
Roy Robets and friends / Blues & soul review (Rock House)
compilation of 16 blues'n soul songs selected from Roy Roberts' Rock House label, all already on their albums but ......, Floyd Miles, Johnny Rawls, Chick Willis, Skeeter Brandon etc. (CD-R)
July 25, 2007
91
L.E.D. / After midnight : rendezvous (Rockstone Wolfpak)
soulful R&B with harmony, influences of hiphop and dancehall reggae also, three piece male group from New York city, 3 songs 8 versions (CD single, CD-R)
92
L.E.D. / After midnight (Rockstone Wolfpak)
full of sexy R&B songs with a touch of soft reggae, try if your preference is "soft""sexy""soulful" or "dreamy" (CD-R)
93
El' Willie / Dance with me (Hep Me)
smooth southern R&B, lots of "slow to midtempo" tracks with "urban" "jazzy" or "oldschool" flavors, followup release to his "El' over easy" album (CD-R)
94
Little Kim Stewart / Southern soul slide (Hep Me)
lots of "southern R&B" songs with downhome flavor, better songs and better produce preferred on next album, but I want to dance with "Southern soul slide (remix)" in southern jukejoint (CD-R)
July 26, 2007
95
Kuji / Wrights's of passion (Dojo Music)
love "slow jams" galore, smooth yet emotional singins, worth trying
96
Ruby Collins / In my dreams (Senga Music)
sophisticated & jazzy R&B with acoustic guitars and sumptuous bass line, one duet ballad with Chris Belmont
97
Gavin Davis / I'll be your minister (God Scribe Music)
contemporary gospel with slight R&B feel, smooth singings, no hard shout
July 27, 2007
98
Mardell Maxwell / Changes (Star Power)
lots of cool'n smooth slowies from this young male singer from Kansas, some groovy midtempos also (CD-R)
99
Shane / This time it's for real ( - )
male R&B with oldschool or classic-soul flavor, emotional singings, only 5 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
July 28, 2007
100
The Winstons / Blues & southern soul (Seansational)
too many Winstons album in the market, some duplication with others as always, mixture of oldschool R&B, beach, slide, cha cha and blues, only 6 tracks (mini CD, CD-R)
101
Everton Samuel / Take a look beyond the obvious (Karizma)
reggae meets R&B with his own uplifting and catchy singings, good for your summer night?
July 29, 2007
102
Craig King / Breakthrough (Bonedog)
soulful vocals with Memphis styled horns & Stax type backing, punchy midtempo, groovy bluesy tunes and deep deep slowies, worth listening
103
Emerge (Mar'ance)
emotional male duo from Chi town, soulful R&B slowies with "sweet" mood, hiphop edged songs also, well-worth trying (CD-R)
104
Chapter VI/ Thank you (AMIR/OMEGA Corp.)
6 piece gospel group (3 males and 3 females) from New Jersey, very smooth harmonies a la oldschool R&B groups, try if you like The Delfonics, The Temptations ....
July 30, 2007
105
rnb / The green room ( - )
"rnb" is really nice R&B singer, sounds "neo-soul", almost all emotional slowies with good melodies & lyrics
July 31, 2007
106
The Duchess / It's my time now (Loveland)
the Memphis lady produced by Archie Love, interesting mixture of oldschool R&B, hiphop and even blues, new wave of southern R&B? (CD-R)
107
Dominique Elise / Outside influence ( - )
a church girl at heart but sounds like R&B with a touch of pop or hiphop, not bad and try ....
108
Big Al Downing / Live at XM Radio - Washington, D.C. (Crazy music)
what's long carrier he has! his unique style still never changes, mixture of C&W and R&B, bonus CD featuring his "live" interview (CD-R)

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