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January, 2009
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Just arrived at January 2, 2009
1
Winfield Parker / From me to you Lord (BP)
contemporary gospel with oldschool soul flavor, 5 songs only (mini CD, CD-R)
2
The Vintage Soul / In the need of prayer ( - )
7 piece male gospel group from Memphis, mixture of traditional gospel, contemporary gospel and oldschool R&B
3
The Chestnut Brothers / Travelin' on (Abdul Entertainment)
"catchy" gospel midtempo song from their "Peace suite" album, one song three versions (CD single)
January 3, 2009
4
Bruce Jackson / Does your mother know about me? ( - )
oldschool R&B with Motown flavor, nice slow-to-mid tempo song, one song 5 versions, worth trying (CD single, CD-R)
January ‚S, 2009
5
Q Harper / One (Harper House)
really SOULFUL singer! all smooth yet fully emotional R&B, MUST if you like his single "Quiet time", well-worth listening
6
Felicia & Regina / Near ( - )
a.k.a. "FA.R.", contemporary gospel with R&B flavor by this two ladies from California
January 5, 2009
7
Trish Andrews / These five words ( - )
fresh "neo-soul" singer from North Carolina, soulful singings with sultry and sexual flavors, not bad and try...
8
Daleeon / Highschool memory ( - )
contemporary urban R&B like Usher or Chris Brown, male singer from Texas
9
Missippi / The book of life (Down in The Boonies Publishing)
his 2nd album, "neo-soul" fringed with political rap and oldschool soul music
10
Isaac M / Wooden doors - single (Middleton Entertainment)
hiphop'n R&B, sounds a bit monotonous (mini CD, CD-R)
January 6, 2009
11
Synergy / Definition of (Synergy Entertainment Group)
R&B/pop crossover with traditional R&B influence, male/female singers, lots of smooth and soulful songs, not bad and try...
12
Dionyza / Quiet like me (Little Dizzy)
R&B/pop cross over wioth "mainstream" feel, a hiphop influence also (CD-R)
January 7, 2009
13
V.A. / Soul togetherness 2008 (Expansion)
15 in-demand tracks culled from hidden '80s/'90s/'00s R&B goodies with a GROOVE! well-chosen! Bennson, George Benson, Reel People,Peo featuring Mirjam,James Walsh Gypsy Band, Jean Wells, Gina Foster, Cool Million etc., should try if you're lookin' for a GROOVE
14
The Soul Stirrers / A soul stirring reunion (Malaco)
traditional gospel with Sam Cooke flavor, Willie Rogers, Crume brothers etc., a hint of southern soul
January 8, 2009
15
V.A. / Dam good soul volume one ( -)
full of refreshing R&B by UK "underground" artists, lots of groovy, soulful and funky midtempos, well-worth trying
16
Mirahj / Nocturnal ( - )
urban R&B by this Texas male singer, emotional singings with heartfelt lyrics, almost all slowies
17
I-Will / I like your icecream ( - )
urban R&B with hiphop edge, sexual lyrics with solid beat and catchy hooks, 2 songs 4 versions, male singer from Texas (CD single)
January 9, 2009
18
Hill St. Soul / Black rose (Shanchie)
one of her best album! full of chunky bumpy and groovy tracks, try if you like recent UK R&B
January 10, 2009
19
Promise / Promises (Helium 4 Music)
male singer from Georgia, full of club-bangin' dancers, groovy midtempos and sexy ballads, not bad and try...
20
Justin Grennan / Things I should have said ... (Zion)
blue-eyed singer from California, mixture of pop, rock and soul music, influences of Stevie Wonder or Donny Hathaway?
January 11, 2009
21
Tarsha Fields / Share my world ( - )
sassy and soulful R&B with "neo-soul" feel, lots of emotional slowies
22
General X / In God we trust ( - )
contemporary gospel with strong hiphop flavor, R&B influence also, 6 songs only (mini CD, CD-R)
23
Kirk's The R&B Zone / You got that feelin (Global)
the followup release to their "Just rhythm and blues" album, Washington DC go-go sounds with jazz flavor
24
Stanley Durbin / We are honestmen ( - )
mixture of urban R&B, contemporary gospel, smooth jazz and reggae, not so hard or strong sounds
January 12, 2009
25
Theopolis / I'll never findanother you ( - )
mixture of smooth soul, traditional R&B and southern soul, lots of emotional slowies but pity not so professional backing tracks, male singer named Theopolis Stewart from Tampa Florida, (CD-R)
26
Joe Krown, Walter Wolfman Washington, Russell Batiste Jr. / Live at the Maple Leaf (JK)
really bluesy and funky music from Louisiana, fine Joe's hammond organ with Walter's soulful gutar'n vocals, includes remakes of "Steal away""What's going on" etc.
January 13, 2009
27
QD a.k.a. Hershey / What about Me (Darc Chokolate Entertainment)
hiphop'n R&B with tender delicate and emotional singings, male singer from Detroit
28
The Winstons / Special occasions 2 (Sensational Music)
their typical oldschool sounds with "beach" flavor, includes some Valentine day favorites, possibly you'll like "sweet harmony" song named "Medley for your Valentine", 8 songs only (mini CD, CD-R)
29
Princella Dawson / Remember our heros (FW Selah)
pop'n R&B vocals by this female singer, tribute to various American heros, all slowies (CD-R)
January 14, 2009
30
Naija / The quiet before the storm ( - )
contemmporaty urban R&B with a touch of smooth jazz, all emotional slowies with good melodies, try if you like Regina Bell etc., female singer from Texas, 6 songs only (mini CD, CD-R)
31
Marcus King featuring Josie Chua / Throwback (Born A King Music)
mixture of '70s soul music, urban R&B, smooth jazz and pop, lots of slowies featuring male/female lead singers, some instrumental tracks also
32
Chelly K / Through it all ( - )
adult R&B with light jazzy flavor, female singer from Detroit (CD-R)
January 15, 2009
33
Keni Applewhite / I thirst (Applewhite Music)
followup release to his "Thank U" album, contemporary gospel with strong R&B flavor, you still remember his R&B days? i like this album!
34
Jean Shy & The Shy Guys / The blues got soul (King Edwards)
yes, "blues" meets "R&B" with a touch of "rock", sounds like younger days of Etta James (CD-R)
January 16, 2009
35
Dwight & Connie Fitch / We belong together ( - )
this couple sings romantic love ballads, lots of remakes of R&B standards, '70s or pop flavors also
36
Will Finley / More of thee (Soul Saint Music)
Luther Vandros meets Willl Downing with gospel lyrics? mixture of urban R&B, oldschool soul, gospel and jazz!
37
Papa Soul / Loving you (Papa Soul Productions)
romatic, sensual and sweet sounds by Nosakhere from Illinois, but I don't like the minimum (too minimum) backing traccks (CD-R)
January 17, 2009
38
Tauros / King of hearts ( - )
urban R&B fringed by hiphop, lots of modern-day slowies, male singer from L.A. (CD-R)
39
Markmichael / More than words (Belvo)
smooth urban R&B with light pop or jazz flavors, adult R&B?
40
Joey Gilmore / Bluesman - (bl~oose-man) (Emancipation Media)
mostly blues but his his uasual soulful voice, no need for his R&B's fan
January 18, 2009
41
Durell / On my mind (EMK Productions)
urban R&B with soft & tender singings, emotional slowies and club bangers, male singer from California
42
Sylver Logan Sharp / Place to begin ( - )
ex Chic singer, adult R&B with lots of "love" slowies (CD-R)
43
Andre Lovelle / Fire proof (Dre Love Music)
contemporary gospel with R&B flavor, 3 songs only (CD single, CD-R)
January 19, 2009
44
Cleer / Where the party is (One Wood Productions)
catchy R&B mid-tempo, smooth male singer from California, one song 5 versions (CD single)
45
L Thomas / Back 2 da real (Eciram Entertainment)
sounda like '70s funk or oldschool funk, mixture of Prince, Sly and Curtis Mayfield?? (CD-R)
46
Emanuel / You never know ( - )
urban pop/R&B crossover with a touch of "acoustic", smooth singings (CD-R)
January 20, 2009
47
John Cummings / Good to the last drop (Q.T.)
typical recent southern R&B album, downhome slowies and groovy midtempos
48
Timothy Curry ( - )
southern R&B with urban or oldschool flavors, 4songs (CD single, CD-R)
49
indYgYrl. ( - )
urbanR&B with "neo-soul" flavor, all ballads about "love", emotional female singer from Virginia (CD-R)
50
NuBYON featuring Dre'sco / The breakthrough (CHIAT)
written, produced and performed by Dre'sco, male singer, smooth R&B ballads, disco touch dancers and instrumental tracks, sounds a bit "hodgepodge" (CD-R)
January 21, 2009
51
Choir Boi / Ladies only (Dumpptruckent)
smooth yet very emotional R&B, lots of sexy or romantic slow ballads for ladies, worth trying
January 22, 2009
52
M.R. William "T" / Foever the midnight dreamer (A.P.T.O. Productions, Inc.)
he's altosax player, mixture of oldschool soul, blues, funky and jazz, try "Midnight dreamer" if you like sweet soul like Barry White (CD-R)
53
Chantall Charles / Instrumental of praise ( - )
contemporary gospel meets urban smooth R&B, 4songs only, bonus DVD (CD single, DVD)
54
The Freedom Riders Band / From Memphis to Miami (A Bob North - Art J. Wilson Production)
multiracial group, all remakes of '60s/'70s Memphis soul biggies, soulful vocals (CD-R)
January 23, 2009
55
J. Rashad / One man show (Maddness Ent.)
emotional R&B singer! all sexy or romatic slowies (for the ladies?), some hiphop sense also, not bad if you like slow jam (CD-R)
56
Dre T. Turner / Whatcha gonna do ( - )
oldschool R&B with Tyrone Davis influence, a bit urban a bit southern, lots of slowies and groovy midtempos (CD-R)
January 24, 2009
57
Ty Causey / True love in motion (Tyvonn Music)
solid R&B set, smooth urban R&B with infectious beats, catchy hooks and contemporary flows, his 5th or 6th album?
58
Jono McNeil / Places (Hit Town)
mixture of urban R&B, soulful house, jazz, electronica and drum'n bass, cool and groovy, Australian artist
January 25, 2009
59
V.A. / Who comes first (BBD's Entertaiment)
the same mood as the album named "Save me (Billy's got to eat) by The Ballads etc. on this label, compilation of old & new tracks by B-try & D-Thang, Ebony Foster, Floyd Taylor, Sammy Mayfield, The Whispers, Gap Band etc., try if youy keywords are oldschool or smooth (CD-R)
60
Kirk's The R&B Zone / Just rhythm & blues (Star Image Inc.)
blend of Washington go-go, funk, traditional R&B and azz, how'bout your "party"? (CD-R)
January 26, 2009
61
Terry Clark / U gada no (Catalyst)
contemporary gospel with R&B flavor, mixture of gospel, blues and oldschool soul, '90s release??
62
Jttou Now Hadassah / Caught up in the mix side A (Royaliy)
contemporary gospel with heavy R&B influence by this female duo team
January 27, 2009
63
Ms. Jody / It's a Ms. Jody thang! (Ecko)
typical recent southern R&B sounds from slowies to uptempos, bettin' better, Ms. Jody!
64
Bunny Sigler / The Lord's prayer (Bun-Z Music)
comeback of this veteran R&B singer, now he sings the gospel with R&B accent, "traditional meets contempory" type gospel
January 28, 2009
65
BIU / Believe (MGA Music Group)
BIU stands for "Brothers in Unity", three pice male gospel group with strong R&B influence, soulful singings with harmony, good even for any R&B group buff
66
Rob / I'll be waiting (F & B Music Co.)
R&B/pop crossover with lots of slowies, emotional male singer from New York
January 29, 2009
67
Lil' Duce I got what cha need! brick 1 (Madd Dawg)
hiphop'n R&B, some soulful slow jams (CD-R)
68
Xcedera / Reflections of me ( - )
emotional R&B, allmost all downtempo songs, male singer from California
January 30, 2009
69
4PM / tracks 4 the mass movement (4PM)
their own R&B/pop crossover sounds with tight harmony is still here but with a bit hiphop touch, try if you like All-4-One, Boyz II Men etc.
70
Aaron Sledge / Da light (Sky High Entertainment)
gospel lyrics but with today's R&B sounds! really soulful and emotional singings, worth checkin' this
January 31, 2009
71
Michael Keith (FARINA)
contemporary gospel but with very strong R&B influence, all emotional singins, good for even pure R&B listeners, worth trying
72
Rusty Jackson / It must be love (Kon-Kord)
lots of smooth R&B ballads or dancers with a touch of traditional soul music

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