Fine Line (2010)
"I always felt like I should be on the creative side." Those are the sentiments of Cilla K, a vocalist who enjoyed a lucrative career in modeling. Several well-respected producer/musicians were in agreement with her creative side after listening to the David Patillo-produced "Lost in You." Following the success of her internet-only single, Cilla K […]
Jason Derülo (2010)
He may have started out writing for Diddy and Sean Kingston, but singer/songwriter Jason Desrouleaux – known statewide as Jason Derülo – had his sights set on becoming a performer. Hanging on the balances of electro-pop and Chris Brown-esque crossover R&B, the Florida native makes his national debut with a self-titled, moderately short ten track […]
Bark Then Bite (2010)
I had Bark Then Bite, the new CD by Candice Anitra, on repeat for about 2 and half weeks. By the end of that time, I had six of the album’s 11 tracks on heavy rotation. The six tracks that stood out represent the kind of music Anitra can make when the many facets of […]
The Prelude (2010)
He’s from the Western part of the Iladelph and possesses a heady range of skills—-singer, songwriter, producer and musician—-with two consecutive Urban Independent Music Awards to prove it (in 2004 and 2005, respectively). Already celebrated in his adopted home base of Washington, D.C. (where he wows on the mike as well as on the ones […]
So Strong (2010)
Consistency. Jonathan Butler has been the personification of consistency for more than three decades. Over those years, his Urban A.C. music has become more seasoned and spiritually focused, yielding sounds that neither cater to trends nor push any envelopes. His first studio album in three years, So Strong, continues Butler’s steady ride in his smooth […]
Becoming Barack (Soundtrack) (2010)
Although it’s been nearly a year and a half since he’s assumed office, there is still something incredibly exhilarating about Barack Obama, the law student-turned-community-activist who became a senator and, later, the first African-American President of the United States. His journey to the highest office in the land is chronicled in the documentary, Becoming Barack: […]
Here We Are (2010)
When a member of a talented group is related to a legendary talent, the expectations to reach a plateau of success can be high. The expectations may be even higher if your roots are among the Motown Records royalty. Vocal quintet L’Stubbs has a huge legacy in their corner. The group members come from the […]
Garden of Love (2010)
Patrice Campbell has mastered the art of the ballad. Her debut CD, Garden of Love sports some nice up-tempo and mid-tempo cuts with the best being "Because Of Your Love." That song will remind old schoolers of the funky tunes from the late 1970s and early 80s that were driven by dynamic female vocalists. However, […]
Back for More (2010)
While we’ve been talking recently about adult soul artists bending over backwards to sound hip and modern, no one can accuse European dance production team Cool Million of falling into that category. The duo of Frank Ryle and Rob Hardt not only stay true to their classic dance roots on their new, appropriately titled disc, Back for […]
It’s About Time (2010)
I won’t begin writing a review until I hit upon a theme. Sometimes the theme is obvious, but most of the time, I have to listen to the CD numerous times and in many different settings. I’ll play it on my computer at home, and I’ll listen to a record on my iPod and in […]
