Conya Doss – ‘A Pocketful of Purpose’
Conya Doss is definitely a product of her surroundings. Her albums speak of the soulful sounds of the 70′s, especially Curtis Mayfield. Her albums arrangements definitely give me the soundtrack feel of Mayfield’s 70′s hits like “Sparkle” and “Claudine.” In an era of electronic arrangements Ms. Doss’s material harkens us back [...]
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Estelle All of Me
Everyone would love to have a megahit record like Estelle’s “American Boy,” but the few who do, often find themselves at a loss for their next move—some try too hard to recreate that hit; others try too hard to distance themselves from it. On All of Me, however, Estelle wisely retains the [...]
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Gail Jhonson – HerStory feat. “American Boy”
Philadephia native, Gail Jhonson is no stranger to the world of Smooth Jazz. Jhonson, keyboardist and music director with Norman Brown’s Summer Storm.
Herstory, is the fourth CD from Gail Jhonson, the First Lady of Smooth Jazz. She says, …”My story begins with her story…this is dedicated to you Mom!’
The [...]
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Maysa Motions of Love
Motions of Love is the latest 2011 album from the acclaimed R&B/Jazz vocalist Maysa. As featured vocalist of the UK supergroup Incognito, core member of Stevie Wonder’s Wonderlove and of course through her own albums and concerts, Maysa has been thrilling R&B and Jazz audiences for decades. Motions Of Love represents the [...]
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……Lalah Hathaway…… Where It All Begins
Her name is legendary.
Her music is timeless.
Her lyrics touch you at the core.
Her voice possesses rich warmth that soothes your ears and holds you close.
She is Lalah Hathaway.
Born to R&B/soul music royalty, most people know her simply as the daughter of late soul music legend, Donny Hathaway. But there is more to [...]
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Frank Ocean “Dying for Your Love”
Another drop in the Frank Ocean who this time is teamed up with James Fauntleroy–the dude who he was offended about being compared. Though still squarely in the R and Bibbity wheelhouse, “Dying for Your Love” is more of a club song than some of the recent leaks we’ve heard, with big chords and little [...]
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Terri Lyne Carrington “Mosaic Project”
For more than two decades, drummer, producer and vocalist Terri Lyne Carrington has crafted an eclectic brand of jazz that incorporates elements of bebop, soul, funk and much more. Since her debut in 1989, the GRAMMY®-nominated artist has established a reputation for assembling artists of varying styles and perspectives to create [...]
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Brian McKnight – ‘Just Me’
Brian McKnight has a new album, “Just Me” (eOne) — one of his best, and a showcase for his pristine coos, right down to the vibrant lounge arrangement of George Michael’s “Careless Whisper.” So grab a copy, then skip it altogether and go straight to the bonus disc, a long and luxurious live album that [...]
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Goapele “Play”
After a six-year hiatus on a journey through motherhood and life outside of music, Goapele has returned with the sensual single, “Play”. The song features production from Oakland based duo, Teddy Thunderbolt & Dan Electric, and was written by Goapele herself. Currently available through Skyblaze Recordings/Decon via iTunes and Amazon, the single incorporates elements of [...]
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Beyoncé "4"
BeyoncĂ©‘s new album will be titled 4, the singer has revealed, and is influenced by Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti.
In an interview with Billboard, she revealed the initial inspiration for the album came from the Nigerian music legend: “I recorded more than 60 songs: everything I ever wanted to try, I just did [...]
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