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October, 2007
Just arrived at October 1, 2007
1
Naldo Keith / Forever your love! (Ethnic Dive Music)
emotional urban R&B with a touch of "neo-soul", "old school" flavor sometimes
2
Patrick Jones / Rescue me ( - )
contemporary gospel with strong R&B influence, not bad for R&B listeners! worth checking this
3
Hugh Bullen / On the run (Innspirals)
the bass player/singer for the band Gonzales they had a hit in the 80s, smooth dance R&B, one song two versions (CD single, CD-R)
4
Minute 2 Midnight ( - )
four ladies gospel group, contemporary gospel with Pointer Sisters' style, soulful singings with tight harmony, only 8 tracks (mini CD)
5
Louis R. Perez / Viaticus II (Rodgers and Perez)
pop R&B with "oldies" flavor by various singers like Branice McKenzie, Briana Delach, Candice D'Angelo and Nicole Pfeiffer
October 2, 2007
6
Tabitha King / Mind games (SK Productions)
mainstream female R&B with a touch of "quiet storm"
7
Alia Coley / Feel my heart ( - )
emotional R&B/pop crossover, smooth sensual and soulful
8
Mike B / I found my place
contemporary urban gospel with R&B flavor, no hard "Jesus" shout
9
Johanna / Generate (Rizen Entertainment)
urban R&B with light flavors of pop, rock and folk, female singer from New York
October 3, 2007
10
Methrone / Instant replay (Dynvi Entertainment)
strong R&B album with light southern flavor, all soulful slowies a la Aaron Hall or R. Kelly, his best album ever, well-worth buying
11
Livin Out Loud / What about us (Kin Productions)
urban contemporary R&B with female lead singers, cool mix of R&B, hiphop, and dance with smooth vocals, will be "big" in UK?
12
Michael Grimm / Live (MattyKay Music)
blue-eyed rock'n soul singer "live" in Las Vegas, many remakes of famous oldies like "Proud Mary""I've got dreams to remember""Try a little tenderness" etc. Otiss Redding worshipper?
October ‚S, 2007
13
Lamar / What is love (L.P. Movement)
gospel lyrics but sounda like R&B (with a touch of pop)! emotional and smooth singings, worth trying
14
Big J Cummings / Love line (Kool Breeze)
typical recent southern R&B album, I love sweet blues'n soul ballad "Love me baby" (CD-R)
15
Third World Earl (Earl Swindell) / Peace (Earl)
JB type song which was conducted by Bobby Byrd + "A change is gonna come", 2 songs 5 versions (CD single, CD-R)
16
Jimmy Baker & Blues Encounter / Look in the mirror ( - )
too "blues" to you all possibly but soulful voice, try "Good man" first and then.....
17
Nadine / I have arrived (Kris)
Nadine Alexander - the daughter of Mel Alexander of Consolidated Music (Kris label), too jazzy? too pop? too adult? for today's R&B listeners (CD-R)
October 5, 2007
18
David Brinston / Here I go again (Ecko)
laidback southern R%B album, relaxed yet soulful singings
19
Frank Lucas / Destination Super star (Jameitt)
re-surface of Mr."Good Thing" man's '01 album, mixture of funky, old school R&B and blues, various type of songs including remake of his "Good thing"
20
Sharrie Williams & The Wiseguys / Live at Bay-Car Blues Festival (Crosscut)
female blues, few R&B moments
October 6, 2007
21
Cupid / Time for a change (Asylum)
the major-label debut of this "King of down south R&B" album singer, the Lafayette, Louisiana male singer, all SOULFUL R&B songs with southern flavor, sounds like R.Kelly, retro '90s or even zydeco, well-worth for buying
October 7, 2007
22
Sharon Jones & Dap-Kings / 100 days 100 nights (Daptone)
set of deep '60s inspired funk and R&B that sounds a little too anachronistic, but I rate this album very highly, her best album ever? enhanced CD with video plus CD sampler
23
Sharron Nyarambi / Self titled ( - )
contemporary gospel with urban R&B flavor from UK
24
Joseph Talley / Love (Jaabbabahr Music)
urban R&B with smooth singings, lots of "dreamy" slowies, some jazzy flavor also
October 8, 2007
25
Onitsha / Church girl (Stillwaters)
good combination of gospel lyrics and R&B sounds, this female singer can sing!
26
Mandisa / Comebeauty (Sparrow)
also female contemporary gospel singer with "traditionsl" flaor
27
Martha High / The big payback (Diaspora Connections)
famous singer as James Brown's backing for over 30 years, she now pays tribute to her mentor with this single, FUUUUNKY! one song (CD single)
28
Brig Feltus / Love and light volume one (Captive Libertine Recordings)
mixture of R&B, alternative rock and pop, female singer from Chicago
October 9, 2007
29
CeCe Phillips / Long time coming (Essential)
lovely blend of oldschool R&B and gospel, many remakes of soul biggies like "Mr. Big Stuff""Let's get it on" etc., more than expected, 8 tracks (mini CD)
30
Lavel / His way (Hymm)
gospel male duo, the modern contemporary gospel = mixture of gospel, hiphop, R&B and neo-soul
31
Herman Brooks / The gift ( - )
mixture of oldschool R&B, pop, jazz, blues and even folk, singer/guitarist from California
32
Jonathan Powell & The CrossRhodes (Drummerboy Music)
contemporary gospel with R&B and "neo-soul" flavors
October 10, 2007
33
Will Preston / Caught in the act...The live experience (West King Entertainment)
follow up release to his "It's my will" album, soulful R&B with oldschool or gospel influences, CD+DVD set
34
Milanie / Fairytale ( - )
unique blend of neo-soul, R&B and pop, not bad if you like Jill Scott, 6 tracks (mini CD)
35
Ms. Monique / You did it to you (S.O.U.L. Entertainment)
followup single to her "Soul sessions chapter 1" album, sexy yet fully SOULFUL "live" performance, one song (CD single, CD-R)
36
Norris Mars / On fire ( - )
R&B/pop crossover with vocals by Ron Washington and Vincent Orion, mainly emotional slowies (CD-R)
October 11, 2007
37
Rashan / The chronicles of love (MasterMind Productions)
wow! lots of emotional (and sexy for ladies) slowies!! with touches of hiphop and pop, smooth yet soulful, male singer from Baltimore, worth listening (CD-R)
October 12, 2007
38
The Legendary JC's / Live - open day and night ( - )
this band (commonly The JC's) startted to floor central Florida with their rockin' R&B sounds, now their "live" in 2 CD set, soulful southern soul (few slow songs) with sweaty vocals and horn-fueled back sounds
39
Essie The Blues Lady / Share up (Think Memphis Recordings)
southern blues'n soul lady, some blues and some southern R&B, try "Shape up or ship out" or "Mister Roger's neighborhood" first and ....., do not overlook
40
Tyrone / Infrated the chameleon (The Bullet Proof Armadillo Publishing)
Tyrone Hawkins from Ohio, Joe meets Timbsland? urban R&B with a touch of hiphop
41
Chi Turner / 7th nursery broadcast (chiturnersayinmusic)
singer/songwriter/producer from Canada, various styles from mainstream R&B, influence of Prince, hiphop...... (CD-R)
42
Frank / 930 PKS ( - )
urban R&B, sounds a bit monotonous
43
Frank Bey / Blues in the pocket (Jeffhouse)
blue-eyed blues singer, include some typical southern styled ballad "Best that I can" etc., he has a long career starting with opening shows for Otis Redding in the '60s
October 13, 2007
44
3 tenors of soul / All the way from Philadelphia (Shanachie)
wow! incredibly three famous tenor soul singers - Russell Thompkins Jr., Ted Mills and William Hart - together with special guests like Hall & Oats, Bilal etc., the real Philly thing! must album if your keywords are Philly, oldschool, smooth, silky or dreamy
October 14, 2007
45
Staying Black / Keep'n it real ( - )
two male team with "retro" flavor, sounds "oldschool R&B" with light "new" twist, many lovely and smooth ballads including Teddy P. tribute song (CD-R)
46
Nate Israel / Melodic luv ( - )
smooth R&B with jazz or worldbeat influences, lots of emotional slowies
47
Mia Zuniga / Stories such as these (Love Music)
sounds "neo-soul" or "acoustic R&B" with full "love" mood, urban and sophisiticated
48
Rose / Sexy girl (RainyCity)
followup release to "Life of a rose" album, male singer (Roosevelt Pristell) from Seattle, urban R&B with hiphop, 3 songs 5 versions (CD single, CD-R)
49
MLsoul / Back home ( - )
Michael Lyles from Chicago, urban R&B with smooth singings (CD-R)
50
TAJ /Enmity ( - )
male singer, mixture of urban R&B, hiphop and pop, lots of slowies with emotion like Larry Graham on one CD, midtempos on another, 2 CD set
51
Willie D. / Don't let love pass you by (Dirrty)
downsouth rap with little R&B vocal, 2 songs (CD single, CD-R)
October 15, 2007
52
Secrecy / Love seasons (4 Rivers Entertainment)
emotional two male team from Chicago, lots of lovely slowies! smoooth R&B, well-worth checking
53
William A. Steele / Access to all areas (Be Still Productions)
don't overlook! oldschool R&B slowies with smooth singings, 3 songs 6 versions (CD single, CD-R)
54
Billy J / Journey of a man (MTJ)
the second album of this Detroit singer, oldschool meets newschool, urban R&B with light hiphop touch (CD-R)
55
Gary Michael Daniels / First fruits ( - )
gospel with contemporary R&B, oldschool soul and hiphop, sounds almost R&B sometimes, not bad and try...
56
D! Williams / Thank God for family! ( - )
Derrick Williams from Connecticut, combination of gospel and R&B, one song three versions (CD single)
57
State of the Art featuring Sonny Emory / Live in session ( - )
Sonny Emory, remember his "Love's pure light" album? but no Sonny's vocal in this funky funky jazz R&B album, all instrumental tracks (CD-R)
58
Charlie / On the low (Soulfulboi)
the second release of this blue-eyed R&B singer, urban emotional R&B with hiphop sense, 2 songs from his forthcoming album (CD single, CD-R)
October 16, 2007
59
Lola / Give her what she wants (Wilbe)
southern R&B album with strong singings from William Bell's label, powerful and soulful female singer
60
Barbara Mason / Feeling blue (Sunswept)
the veteran singer but her first album in 15 years! pop'n R&B with "adult" flavor
61
The Patterson Twins / Take us higher (Kon-Kord)
gospel lyrics but sounds like oldschool R&B, their usual "soulful" singins are still here
62
Tierra / Greatest love songs (Thump)
not all are their latest recordings but 20 sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet love songs in 2 CD set, sir back and relax with these beautiful melodies with tight harmony, must for sweet/group/harmony lovers
October 17, 2007
63
DeJaye / And the good news is ... (DeJam Productions)
followup release to his "The gospel according to the soul" album, lyrics are mainly gospel but sounds like URBAN R&B! smooth soulful and even "sweet", well-worth checkin' this!
64
Donald Shaw / Made in motion (Day Star)
smooth yet soulful R&B with really good voice, more than expected, well-worth listening
65
Dahveed / Planet Dahveed (Jacobseed Production)
nice blend of contemporary R&B, oldschool R&B, hiphop and pop, male singer with SOULFUL voice from Chicago, also worth listening!
66
Andy Abraham / Soul man (Portrait)
smoooooth R&B with pop feeling, all remakes of Motown biggies! UK based singer
67
flos / Sisters united (NU & Improved)
Scherries Lynda & Freddi's (ex Motown) comeback single produced by Rick Gianatos, the dance music only for dance floor, one song 12 versions plus remake of "Love and happiness" (CD single)
October 18, 2007
68
Mark Dunn / Night for love (Well Dunn Productions)
oldschool with "newschool" twist? lots of emotional slowies, worth listening if you're ballad "buff"
69
Alfred Hawkins / Seek the love : another vareitee ( - )
nice blend of gospel lyrics and R&B sounds, full of emotional slowies with soulful singings, more than expected, worth listening (CD-R)
70
Alease Walker / Thee introduction to ... ( - )
contemporary R&B with pop or "neo-soul" touches, many downtempo songs
71
Yunek / Exodus.three.seventeen (Milk & Honey Productions)
nice mixture of neo-soul, spiritual, urban R&B and hiphop, female singer from Texas, try if you like India Arie
72
Ashley Milan (Junk Food)
female hiphop'n R&B, 19 years old girl from Texas (CD-R)
October 19, 2007
73
Bigg Robb / Blues soul & oldschool (Over 25 Sound)
his third release this year, 16 southern R&B and funk songs by Bigg Robb and his company featuring Pat Cooley, Carl Marshal, Sure 2 B, Da Problem Solvas, Sir Charles etc., will be "big" in southern R&B circuit
74
Jah / Go hard ( - )
Jameel Hayes from New Jersey, R&B/rap mix with "oldschool" touch, emotional singings
75
Root Doctor / Change our ways (Big O)
blues band, some "deep-soul" tinged ballads by soulful singer
76
Sylvia Johnson & Higher Help / Music for the world
mixture of urban R&B, funk, oldschool soul and pop, five piece group from Massachusetts (CD-R)
October 20, 2007
77
William "Steel Bill" Payton / A tribute to Daid Ruffin (Dumpptruck)
"Steel Bill" told that David Ruffin was a friend as well as a mentor to him, full of soulful remakes of David's song, worth listening if you like Teddy Pendergrass or of course David Ruffin
78
Ty Causey / Expressions (Tyvonn)
smooth yet soulful R&B with light "smooth jazz" flavor, many sensual ballads here
79
Moka / Time is now (A Charging Bull Productions)
called as "new generation of original Philly soul sounds", urban R&B with hiphop and jazz influences,  emotional female lead singer
80
J. Willis / A journey through love : true emotions (Sweet Fame Entertainment)
lots of emotional or heartfelt slowies with some guests, some pop or hiphop influences also
81
Seabron / Love me for who I am (SeaSaw Entertainment)
young male singer (a bit kiddy voice) from California, contemporary and catchy R&B with "old soul" undertone
82
"Lady "G" / Harmonatic (Total Spektrum/Holloman Publishing)
mixture of "neo-soul", contemporary R&B and pop, emotional and mind-soothing singings
83
Nikea Hooker / P.A.R.T.Y. ( - )
the daughter of Frank Hooker (& Positive People?), "P.A.R.T.Y." stands for "praise and reverence to you", modern side of contemporary gospel including R&B sounds, hiphop edge and pop elements
October 21, 2007
84
Parker / This world's gone mad (MoeSoul)
Donnie Hathaway meets Marvin Gaye with "new" twist? lots of emotional slowies with light "pop" feel, how 'bout Sam Cooke like "Things can get better"?
85
El' Willie / Dance with me (Hep' Me)
southern R&B album with laidback, groovy and emotional singings, not super "hard" but slow-burning sounds
86
The Love Doctor / At his best (Hep' Me)
includes his recent "Louisiana festivities""Shake it don't break it" "Can you slip away for Christmas", all downhome southern R&B sounds from medium bouncer, zydeco to deep slow ballad
October 22, 2007
87
V.A./ Soul togetherness 2007 (Expansion)
15 well-chosen R&B tracks from mainly independent labels, all GROOOOVY all SOOOULFUL, Tuomo, Wahoo, Jazzthronik, Darlene McCoy,Mo & Graze, Tassel & Naturel,Seven, Norman Hutchins etc., really mouthwatering names!
October 23, 2007
88
V.A. / Goin' home : a tribue to Fats Domino (Vanguard)
title says all and this is the very popular major album including John Lennon, Paul McCartney etc., but please hear our favorite New Orleans singers like Ivan Neville,Fred Wesley, Art Neville, Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr or Walter "Wolfman" Washington, 2 CD set
89
Peabo Bryson / Missing you (Peacon)
smoothly sung slow ballads galore by this veteran singer, he still can sing! how about your late-night listening?
October 24, 2007
90
Latimore / Back 'atcha (Latstone)
laidback yet fully soulful southern R&B with is own style, some reggae feel, he still can sing "deeeep"
91
J. Moss / V2 (PAJAM)
the modern side of contemporary gospel, soulful singings with a best, sounds like R&B, guests like Anthony Hamilton or Kirk Franklin
92
Kashia Chante / 2U (Sony BMG)
the second album by this Candian female singer, mainstream R&B with a touch of hiphop
93
Cleer / Perfect man (One Wood Productions)
emotional slowies by this blue-eyed singer, not bad, 2 songs 3 versions (CD single)
94
Meta4 / People get ready ( - )
4 voiced acappella group, blue eyed group, some remakes of soul and gospel biggies
95
Legendary Status / Attempted murder : guilty by association (Urban Disc)
mainly rap, few R&B tracks like "Who you is"
October 25, 2007
96
Vick Allen / Baby come back home (Waldoxy)
various types of "southern R&B" from "downhome" to "urban", "medium-tempo" to "slow-ballads", all deeply and well sung, 7 tracks only (mini CD)
97
Sir Charles Jones / For your love (Mardi Gras)
subtitled as "the best of", but includes 3 brand new songs, all guaranteed southern R&B with soulful singings
98
Tonya Hairston Ware / The voice ( - )
contemporary gospel with light "urban R&B" flavor
99
Maintain / Soul music (Enfield)
the debut album by this San Fernando Valley's blue-eyed soul/funk band, soulful vocals with tight back sounds (CD-R)
October 26, 2007
100
Paulette McWilliams / Flow (Columbia)
sophisiticated urban jazz with R&B flava, she's really veteran and famous for Quincy Jones' tour member or backsinger of Luther Vandross, Japanese release only?
101
The Twiliters / Central park (Henry Stone Music)
Glenn Dorsey (ex The Joneses) re-formed their original group "The Twiliters" again, various lead-singers (mainly female) including the name of Florida's veteran HELEN SMITH, pop R&B with oldschool or oldies flavors
102
Psalmist Lois / Liberty to worship (Youngbuck Productions)
called "christian R&B"? mix of gospel lyrics and R&B sounds, 4 tracks only (CD single)
103
Angela Celeste May / No limits ( - )
contemporary R&B with hiphop or jazzy feelings (CD-R)
104
The Canton Spirituals / Driven (Verity)
contemporary gospel with "southern" flavor, few R&B moments
October 27, 2007
105
The Godkinz / The debut album from : self-titled (Estilo)
three piece male vocal group with hiphop sense from California, try if you're male R&B group mania
106
Karen A. Clark / A corporate affair (C-Sick)
R&B with "slow" rap? " mixture of R&B, hiphop, jazz and spoken words? some "quiet storm" feel 
107
Napoleon Murphy Brock featuring Gregarious Movement / After Frank
uplifting, soulful and funky '70s retro sounds with a positive message, still reember their name on Frank Zappa' albums? includes remake of "Let's stay together"
October 28, 2007
108
L & L Parr / It's always something ( - )
Lucious & Lamar Parr, Lucious released several blues albums, but now they sing southern blues' soul with soulful voices
109
Laura Reed & Deep Rocket / Soul : music ( - )
blue-eyed R&B singer with sounds of urban, retro or neo soul, groovy
110
Mr B of Kansas City / Showcase vol. 1 ( - )
oldschool or retro R&B with light "oldies" touch, 8 songs (mini CD, CD-R)
111
Liz McComb / Soul, peace & love@(GVE)
female gospel with a touch of R&B, French release
October 29, 2007
112
Fathers Children / Sky's the limit (FC Music)
formerly Mercury recording artists from Washington DC, oldschool R&B with "new school" twist, lots of soulful and emotional ballads, don't overlook this album!
113
Livin' Witness / More ( - )
contemporary female gospel with R&B accent a la Witness, Trinitee 5:7 etc. (CD-R)
114
Cezanne (Smackitdown Publishing)
female singer from Pennsylvania, contemporary R&B with catchy hooks, not bad and try...., 2 songs (CD single)
115
James Puckett / Love ( - )
contemporary gospel with R&B flavor (CD-R)
116
Tyrone Tyree / Ring a-ding ( - )
mixture of contemporary R&B, hiphop, pop and smooth jazz, followup release to his "That's the way love is" album (CD-R)
117
The Boogie Kings / Bourbon Street live (Spice)
their (blue-eyed) "live" in '96 at the peak of their comeback, they still sounds strong, mixture of oldschool R&B, bayou or swamp sounds, blues and jazz with a tradition of "southn deep soul" (CD-R)
October 30, 2007
118
Kipper Jones / K.I.P. (Young Legends Recordings)
the famous producer/singer of '90s is finally back with this EMOTIONAL album, lots of smooth yet fully soulful downtempo songs, really "soul for real", well-worth trying this (CD-R)
119
Thaddeus Jordan / Vessel (Crossroad Music Foundation)
contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor, sometimes sounds like "neo-soul"?
120
Genevieve / Diversity personified (Viva La Vocals Music)
the second album of this blue-eyed R&B lady, smooth R&B/pop crossover with light hiphop touch
121
Billy Hinton / Posting 9 (Loretta)
smooth R&B with light "smooth-jazz" flavor, his 3rd album? (CD-R)
122
Kirk's The R&B Zone / Just rhythm and blues (Star Image Inc.)
mainly funk'n R&B instrumental songs with smooth jazz flavor, old school sounds
October 31, 2007
123
Joe Jr. / Songs of encouragement vol. II : Faith, family and fatherhood (JO RON)
contemporary gospel but just sounds like oldschool R&B! smooth and soulful singings with good melodies, half instrumental tracks, far better than expected (CD-R)
124
Mr. Mike / Spice ( - )
Mike Simpson from Alabama, mixture of R&B, "southern soul" and funk, lots of soulful ballads, not bad and try..... (CD-R)
125
Shannon / I am here now ( - )
emotionakl ballad of "old meets new" type, 1 song 2 versions (CD single, CD-R)
126
The Bankhead Press ( - )
funky R&B vocal/instrumental group from California with an influence of The Meters, 6 tracks only (mini CD)

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