Home Feature articles Hear from Sparkler  Second time around And more Search Guest book  Email
 Soul Clinic
November, 2007
Just arrived at November 1, 2007
1
Makio (SureFire Music Group)
contemporary R&B with influence of "Usher", lots of emotional slowies, worth listening
2
Betty Sea / Jazz-N-U (Al Turn)
mostly "jazz vocals" in this second album, few R&B moments
3
Michael "Mr.Mike" Simpson / Garden ( - )
blend of traditional R&B and southern soul with today's twist from ballads to soft dance tunes (CD-R)
November 2, 2007
4
K'Jon / The ballroom explosion (Up & Up)
follow-up release to his "This is me" album, grown & sexy? lots of emotional ballads, some hiphop influence also (CD-R)
5
Eddie GM / Elephant song (Robinson E.C.)
Eddie Robinson! the veteran Detroit gospel singer with SOULFUL voice, sounds "oldschool R&B dancers", worth trying
6
Honey Brown (Platinum Rush Music)
contemporary R&B with smooth, sexy and seductive moods, sounds "urban" (CD-R)
7
Donald Sheffey / The remix (part 1) ( - )
mood of late-night club dancefloor, smooth vocals with dance beat, strong "house" flavor (CD-R)
November 3, 2007
8
Raye Smith / Silently (Route 5)
smooth yet soulful R&B with light smooth-jazz flavor
9
Marz / JukeBox (O.Y.I.E. Music)
fusion of contemporary R&B, hiphop and smooth jazz, lots of emotional slowies, try if yo love Van Hunt etc.
10
14 Karat Soul / Songs from the heart (Little City)
smooth R&B with FULL male vocal HARMONIES, light smooth-jazz influence? but try if you're "harmony" buff (CD-R)
11
Tranell / My name is (Twyce Entertainment)
kiddy R&B with strong hiphop flava, 9 years old girl from Chicago, 7 tracks only (mini CD)
12
Melanie Rutherford / Relationships in my own words ( - )
urban R&B with "neo-soul" touch from Detroit
13
Danita Mumphard / Watch God works ( DTM Music)
traditional gospel with influence of tradtional R&B or jazz
November ‚S, 2007
14
Bayou Butch / Come on over (Old House)
southern blues'n soul singer with "smooth" singings, not super hard but tender singings, bonus DVD
15
Sonya E Henderson / Dimensions of love (Moska Sound)
sultry and smooth R&B with a touch of "retro-soul"
16
Tiffany Rhodes / Rhodes to love ( - )
female R&B with hiphop beat and jazzy vibe (CD-R)
17
Vibe Syndicate / Check yourself (Wondercat Music)
6 piece band from Wisconsin with Carolynn Black's vocal, urban R&B with "party" mood
November 5, 2007
18
Marvin Winans / Alone but not alone (PureSprings Gospel)
contemporary gospel with "smooth R&B" flavor
19
Kenton Rogers / Confession of a preacha man (Kenrog Music)
contemporary gospel with "urban/R&B" influence, once with Melvin Williams in '90s
20
Israel & New Breed / Live a deeper level (Integrity)
contemporary gospel with a beat, 2 CD set
21
Chivalry / Only you (Bembry Music)
smooth R&B with "easy listening" flavor, sounds a bit boring (to me), male singer from California(CD-R)
November 6, 2007
22
Chandra Currelley / The real me ( - )
followup release to her "Love songs" album, urban R&B with light smooth-jazz influence, beautiful and comfortable sounds
23
The Spinners & The Stylistics Live / R&B soul (Direct Source)
their recent "live" but with unknown origin, sounds both very veteran, not bad for their or '70s soul music fan, 2 CD set
November 7, 2007
24
Tony Grant / Grant life (Tra Face Music)
still remember the group "Az Yet"?  the lead vocalist of that group now performes as solo, all SOULFUL and EMOTIONAL singings, my recent favorite album (CD-R)
November 8, 2007
25
La'Mont Anthony / In my comfort zone (Ujam/Gruv'Nited)
urban R&B with light pop or jazz flavors, Stevie Wonder meets Marvin Gaye with new twist??
26
Shaquil "Star" Rashad / The legend of Lucky Lamar ( - )
urban R&B with Marvin Gaye influence, light "traditional soul" flavor also, mostly emotional slowies
27
Dallas P. / Identity (Ervin Music Group)
emotional R&B from slow jams to uptempo dance/club tracks, some "hiphop" influnce, male singer from Washington
November 9, 2007
28
Solomon Burke / The King live at Avo session Basel (MDV Visual)
wow! the King is still the King! his powerful voice with soulful phrasing is as as uasual (or even better?), try to see & hear him if you're oldschool, deep soul, southern soul music lover (DVD)
29
Millie Jackson / Live! (Weired Wreckuds)
her recent "live" at the Sunset Junction Street Festival, she's still vital & soulful as usual, also try to see & hear her if you're deeply impressed her great voice and rap in '70s/'80s/'90s (DVD)
30
V.A. / Make it funky (Sony Pictures Entertainment)
really the New Orleans allstars! Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr., Walter "Wolfman" Washington etc. with special guests like Keith Richards, MUST for New Orleans music lovers, Japanese release (DVD)
November 10, 2007
31
Jua / Anticipation (Chocolate Chi Music)
smooth urban R&B with soulful singings, sometimes sounds sophisticated or jazzy, male singer from Maryland
32
Milo Z / Up on the hill : live in Athens, Greece (Z-Booga)
funky funky R&B with light "rock" sense, follow-up release to this 13 piece group's "Sweet n' nasty" album, CD + DVD set
33
Ruby Baker / Love is worth it all (Nivel)
urban R&B with strong singings, but sounds a bit "adult contemporary" or "jazzy" sometimes, lots of emotional songs, worth trying if you like Anita Baker
34
Kashia / Bleu ( - )
urban R&B with "street" flava, "female R&B with hiphop influence" in other words
November 11, 2007
35
H Black / H three/still pain ( - )
smooth and melodic R&B with hiphop undertones, lots of slowies
36
Jones / For the love of ... (Sophie)
22 years old Bernese singer and songwriter, urban R&B with light European or "neo-soul" influences, emotional singings like D'Angelo
37
Bliss / The real (Supply House Music Publishing)
urban female R&B with "sexy" or "hiphop" flavors, almost all downtempo songs
38
Bopp Du Wopp Music / More foreplay (Bopp Du Wopp Music Publishing)
romantic moods with various emotional lead (male/female) singers, many heartfelt ballads and some instrumental songs (CD-R)
November 12, 2007
39
Floyd Taylor / You still got it (Malaco)
try his "I miss my daddy" first, southern R&B with tradition of his father Johnnie, well-worth trying if you love "southern soul" or Sam Cooke
40
BJ / Where's my bra? (K.O.W./Lily B.)
southern female R&B with emotional singings, groovy midtempos or soulful downtempos, try if you love early Denise LaSalle
41
The Duchess / It's my time now (Loveland)
southern female R&B with strong voice, some downhome some bluesy mainly deep'n soulful, one track with soulful Warren Miller
42
Karen Wolfe / First time out (Anna Neal Music)
the same album which I reviewed here on Aug. 17, '06 and Mar. 30, '07, but with another jacket (CD-R)
November 13, 2007
43
Jascat / Here we go (King Cat)
really emotional male R&B singer from ‚o‚ˆ‚‰‚Œ‚‚„‚…‚Œ‚‚ˆ‚‰‚, all soft yet sultry and soulful songs, worth trying
44
Carl Sims / Can't stop me (Ecko)
his third album on this reliable Memphis label, full of GROOVY southern midtempo R&B, I lover Bobby Womack's remake "Daylight"
45
Martinez / Love and romance (Stepping Stones)
yes, "love and romance" with urban black style, hiphop influence from slow, midtempo to club bangin' songs
46
Ra-Re Valverde / A beautiful mess (NazNiRa Music)
female R&B singer/songwriter from New York city, "natural" and urban sounds with Jill Scott flavor (CD-R)
November 14, 2007
47
Bruce Billups / Southern soul mix CD re-loaded (MakeCents$)
southern R&B galore featuring Theodis Ealey, Labrado, Cupid etc, real southern downhome groove is here, try if you still remeber his previous mix album which I reviewed here on June 15, 2
48
Chaz Wesley / Steppin' (Sweettone Music)
ex "Chaz & Trina" singer, lots of heartfelt ballads, groovy steppers and dancers for the club floor, all eotional songs (CD-R)
49
Frank Lucas / Destination super star (Jameitt)
yes, Mr. "Good thing" man, mixture of soulful "oldschool" goodies and hiphop inspired songs, originally released in '01? but recently resurfaced on the market
50
Jarion Hamm and A Miracle / Imagine (Hamm Music)
male gospel mixed with old and new, sometimes sounds as "soulful R&B"
November 15, 2007
51
Ola Onabule / The devoted man (Rugged Ram)
UK's answer to Donny Hathaway or Marvin Gaye?  cool UK R&B with jazzy or African undertones, his followup release to "In emergency, brake silence" album in 2004
52
Bryan Jones / Still in the world (Still In The World)
smooth urban R&B with meaningful or mindsoothing lyrics, light pop or world-beat influences
53
Down Low Thrett / Kan u relayT?  (DLT Entertainment)
mostly rap by this NY male singer but with a touch of "traditional" R&B (CD-R)
November 16, 2007
54
David Chance / Unplugged (Chance Music Group)
formerly of R&B duo "Ruff Endz" is back on the scene, lots of SOULFUL and EMOTIONAL songs, some spiritual lyrics, worth listening
55
Marcus ( - )
urban R&B with strong oldschool, jazzy and pop flavors, some instrumental tracks, only 6 songs (mini CD, CD-R)
56
Taneal / Learning 2 love (Ta-Chi Music)
mixture of contemporary R&B, hiphop and jazz, female singer from Ohio (CD-R)
57
Elena Norde / I don't wanna (Miracle Baby)
smooth, seductive and sultry, all emotional R&B, not bad ...., only 4 songs (mini CD)
November 17, 2007
58
Leon Tomas / Genesis (Jamtrax Music Production)
nice R&B album with lots of emotional slowies! try if you like Tank or any other soulful singers, worth listening
59
J. Feel / forbidden conversations (Dojo Music Inc.)
smooth yet fullu emotional R&B album with Carl Thomas flavor, not bad and try...
60
Nina Vidal (Sweet Mimosa Music)
intimate jazzy R&B featuring piano and silky smooth vocals, female singer from New York city
61
Paola Jean / Right on time ( - )
urban R&B with funk, afro, jazz and hihop elements, followup release to her "So good" album
November 18, 2007
62
Melissa Young / Just up the road (Chitlin' Strut Music)
remember her "Mad at myself" album in '05? soulful and funky R&B with southern feeling, well-worth listening if you like Betty Wright
63
Billy Nichols aka Papadollabill / Same, same game (Boss)
R&B/pop crossover with "oldschool" flavor from dance tracks, funky songs to ballads
64
LDebois / Acoustic voyage (live) ( - )
urban smooth R&B with "acoustic" touch, his emotional voice with acoustic guitar(CD-R)
65
Marilyn Ashford Brown / Still standing (Ashfo Music Publishing)
followup release to her "Low down dirty dog" single, urban R&B mixed with pop, jazz and hiphop, sounds "oldschool" sometimes
November 19, 2007
66
Darnerien / My1st7 ( - )
soulful & emotional R&B singer from Virginia, lots of heartfelt slowies with "traditional soul" flavor, 7 tracks only, well-worth trying (mini CD)
67
Clyde Harvey / Retrospect (Harvey Music Inc.)
soulful "love" songs with oldschool flavor, veteran Canadian singer/producer
68
Devoted Spirits / The answer (CTET)
former members of Earth Wind and Fire, "R&B meets gospel lyrics" in EW&F style (CD-R)
69
V.A. / Instant classics volume one (No Plan B. Entertainment)
10 fresh tracks by hiphop'n R&B singers like Passion, Jill Quinto, Jigs, Marie Hui etc. for The Neptunes lovers, Canadian release
70
Matlock/MacDermont / Three shines on us (Kilmarnock)
Galt MacDermont is known for the musical he wrote for HAIR, not recent recordings but recorded in the '70s, featuring Melba Moore, Carl Hall, Cissy Houston etc., mainly '70s funky R&B sounds
71
Permission / Urban old school ( - )
oldschool R&B featuring female singer, not so special, one song 5 versions (CD single, CD-R)
November 20, 2007
72
Prince Kenyatta / The quality of love (A-Flat)
"old meets new" type R&B with meaningful messages, soulful phrasing here and there, try "How many more days?" first and then ....
73
Jewelz....z / Your my reason why (Dedicated 2 Daddy Publishing)
remember his "From the depths of my soul" or  "Rebirth" albums? emotional ballad with soulful voice, 2 songs 3 versions (CD single, CD-R)
74
Mello / Stay with you (E.C.A.P.)
smooth yet soulful R&B singings by this New York male singer, lots of emotional slowies (CD-R)
November 21, 2007
75
Patrick Lamb / Soul of a free man (Patrick Lamb Productions)
the third (?) album by this blue-eyed singer/saxophonist, sounds "oldschool R&B", not bad and try ....
76
Wes / Much love (Divine Sounds Music)
urban R&B with a touch of oldschool, lots of "love" songs from slow to midtempo, male singer from California
November 22, 2007
77
Jus K / Pain makes me sing "the Jus like you edition" (jbm)
Kevin Nelson from New York, few changes from the normal edition which was reviewed here before but what's SOULFUL R&B! well-worth listening if you like Luther V. or Bobby Brown, 6 tracks only (mini CD)
78
April Hill / Love 360 (Jazzy Peach Music)
quality female R&B album by this Georgia lady, all emotional songs with cool and beaitiful phrasing in urban mood, worth listening
79
Carmen / A new day (Christtones Music)
female urban gospel with "neo-soul" flavor, smooth and emotional singings (CD-R)
80
Asida Soul (Asida Soul Productions)
female duo from Texas, pronounced "ah-see-da-soul", sweet & sultry R&B with azzy twist (CD-R)
81
FLO ( - )
mixture of urban R&B, pop, jazz and hiphop, Canadian female singer
82
Chiedza / Sporty James (Peace in the Life Music)
male singer pronounced "key-ed-za", mainly emotional slowies with acoustic flavor(CD-R)
November 23, 2007
83
Frontpage / Show me some love ( - )
strong R&B group with soulful singers and harmony, "Gangsta love""You don't need a man like him""Don't cry" and "Rodeo", only 4 tracks (CD single, CD-R)
84
Keni Applewhite / Thank U (Ken Music Group)
still remember his R&B records about10 years ago? soulful gospel ballads, 2 songs (CD single)
85
Marqseven / Synchronicity (Red Car Music)
female singer from Chicago, try if your keywords are "neo-soul", acoustic, jazzy, smooth or melodic, only 6 tracks (mini CD)
86
Terry Newsome /Mo soul music (SoulMusic)
contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor, soulful singings on all tracks, no hard Jesus shout
87
Big James / Thank God I got the blues (Jamot)
blues'n soul vocal and trombone by Chicago's "Big James" Montgomery, try his soulful voice with punchy horn sections if you like Little Milton, Tyrone Davis etc.
November 24, 2007
88
The Boogie Hustlers / True colors ( - )
don't overlook this! this real blend of "oldschool" with "newschool", traditional R&B style singings with new twist for today's listers! soulful album and well-worth listening
89
Azara / Love notes (Victory US Inc.)
(contemporary gospel with today's R&B touch, catchy melodies with bangin' beat, young female singer pronounced "uh-zair-uh" (CD-R)
90
Terrence "T-Bone" Frierson / The time has come anthology (Sounds of Blackness)
contemporary gospel with light R&B flava, only 6 tracks (min CD)
91
Mocking Shadows / The sound ( - )
veteran Canadian (blue-eyed) R&B band with oldschool, rock and reggae influence, try if you're lookin' for "party" or "happy-go-lucky" moods
92
Charles and Sandy Givings with Rare Gems Odyssey & friends / A Christmas wish (Sound Company Productions)
possibly not their latest recordings but lots of sweet Christmas songs with "oldschool R&B style", westcoast artists (CD-R)
November 25, 2007
93
Sweet Angel / Merry Christmas my baby ( - )
the "southern soul" ballad of this Christmas season, one song (CD single, CD-R)
94
Freda Payne / On the inside (Band of Gold)
smooth "adult" R&B with jazzy undertone, some "midtempo" dancable grooves including remake of "Bring the boys home", one song with Ali Ollie Woodson!
95
Tomoko / Organically afro asiatic (Bluesback)
smoothy and sultry female R&B with jazzy moods, only 7 tracks (mini CD)
96
Amanda Gordon / Daddy's little girl (Higher Levels Productions)
mixture of contemporary R&B, dancehall reggae and pop, only 4 tracks (CD single)
November 26, 2007
97
Carmichael / All about love@(One Mic Music)
very emotional singings with his own tenor or high-tenor voice, slow jams galore, worth listening (CD-R)
98
V.A./ Northern soul 2007 (Centre City)
24 brand new "northern soul" dancers produced by legendary Ian Levine, Angelo Starr, Vanessa Haynes, Corine Armstrong, Ebony Alleyne, EarleneBentley, etc., bonus DVD
99
Selena 7tySix / This girl's life (Big Daddy)
fusion of contemporary R&B, funk and pop, strong vocals with catchy hooks, Canadian female singer
100
Ray (G Style)
Jessica Ray Griffin from Memphis, contemporary R&B with catchy "pop" feel (CD-R)
November 27, 2007
101
devo "called & chosen" / Project 45 (Called & Chosenb Ministries)
hiphop'n gospel with R&B flavor, the most modern side of contemporary gospel, soulful singings, male singer from California
102
Acklee Davis / Why love ( - )
urban R&B with catchy hooks by this Florida singer, 3 songs (CD single, CD-R)
103
Albert White / Soul of the blues (Music Maker)
once the bandleader for Piano Red's "Dr. Feelgood and The Interns", electric guitar blues with a touch of "soul", try if you like so-called "blues'n soul" (CD-R)
104
V.A. / Yellow brick roads ( - )
urban hiphop'n R&B by various kiddy singers like Young Omarr, TNT EL Caesar, Portia, Cherish Jeanae, sometimes sounds oldschool or traditional R&B, good melodies produced by Dwayne Omarr (CD-R)
105
Mike Knight / Versatility (Cool To Be Diffrent Productions)
male R&B singer from Washington, urban R&B with harmony, some "pop" or "easy -listening" flavors also (CD-R)
106
Sheila Tolbert / He will make a way (Tune Tune)
powerful gospel ballad with strong R&B influence, not bad, one song 3 versions (CD single)
107
V.A. / No obstacles to love (Three King Productions)
"love songs" by various "oldschool"ish R&B crooners, almost all romantic slowies (CD-R)
November 28, 2007
108
Ian Von / Good news ( - )
gospel lyrics meets contemporary R&B with light "southern" flavor, lots of soulful phrasing, not bad
109
JB / Stand (Genesis Entertainment)
Jonathan Brown from Georgia, remember his previous "Restore me" album? urban gospel with R&B influence
110
Gabriel / Poetic praise (Newhouse Entertainment)
mixture of gospel, worship, R&B, hiphop, funk, rock and reggae, soulful voiced singer from Texas
November 29, 2007
111
OG Fuse / Silky soul thug (Pabammusic)
rap'n R&B singer from Texas with undertone of traditional "soul" greats, lots of emotional R&B vocals, not bad
112
Big Chief Alfred Doucette / Rollin' wit da legends & Marie LaVeau ( - )
traditional New Orleans funk'n R&B sounds (with light "new " twist), many remakes of New Orleans' favorite songs (CD-R)
November 30, 2007
113
Timmy Maia / With a Christmas heart ( - )
smooth relaxed abult contemporary album including a lot of Christmas favorites, R&B meets pop with jazzy essence
114
Ray Greene featuring Dow Brain / Tell me the story of Christmas (Soul Vision)
this Boston based singer sings Christmas songs, mixture of smooth R&B, gospel, jazz and pop
115
Donny / All in love is fair (Baity Max)
emotional R&B slowies with "dreamy mood" for your late-night listenings, 3 songs 4 versions (CD single)
116
Black Carl ( - )
mixture of funk, R&B and blues, Arizona band featuring strong female singer, 5 songs only (mini CD)
117
Yung Bundle / Late night (Cholly-J & Shwcd)
hiphop'n R&B with a groove, 2 songs (CD single, CD-R)
118
Simone / Starting over (Lola Waxx)
sultry smooth vocals by this female R&B singer a la Incognito or Brand New Heavies, 2 songs 3 versions (CD single, CD-R)

 | Previous  |   Next  |