Missing You (2007)
Arguably rivaled only by Luther Vandross as the greatest pure soul singer of his generation, Peabo Bryson has fashioned a career out of making just about any song sound at least tolerable, and making truly meritorious compositions sound fantastic. That deep, soulfully operatic voice has carried him through some marvelous albums in the late 70s […]
This Is Love (2007)
The last time the R&B world heard from Ann Nesby, she went toe-to-toe with Al Green on the Grammy-nominated single, "Put It On Paper." There aren’t very many singers who can lay claim to giving the Right Reverend a run for his money, but Nesby held her own on the duet. After the success of […]
Changes (2007)
It’s hard to make positive, uplifting music. Let me revise that: It’s hard to create music that causes the listener to think and elevate his or her spirit while remaining lyrically compelling and musically enjoyable. Anybody trying to make what gets labeled as "conscious" or "positive" music carries the burden of trying to accomplish all […]
All Outta Words (2007)
Fresh from New York City comes the remarkable sounds of Anthony Dixon. A singer/songwriter who has worked with Supreme-diva Diana Ross and original "Dreamgirl" Jennifer Holliday, Dixon drops a gem of a project with his stunning new CD All Outta Words. With a voice reminiscent of El DeBarge and smooth production skills, Dixon takes the listener on a […]
East Side Story (2007)
It seems as though every major record label has one nowadays – a brand new act with some substance, creativity and, most importantly, soul. In addition to newcomers Chrisette Michele (Def Jam) and Kevin Michael (Atlantic), J Records presents 21-year-old New York City native Emily King. Emily was exposed to music at a young age […]
The World Has Made Me the Man of my Dreams (2007)
Existing somewhere along the left side of the soul music spectrum, Me’shell NdegeOcello is an artist who’s music often escapes neat classification. From the time she first appeared on the music scene with 1993’s Plantation Lullabies to her newest release The World Has Made Me the Man of my Dreams, she has become an artist who […]
A Deeper Level (2007)
Israel & New Breed want to make listening to their music a cross cultural experience. That was an easy thing to accomplish with the last CD, which was recorded live in South Africa. But Christ is also worshiped in divergent ways in places like Grace Church in Humble, Tex., which is where the group’s latest […]
The Art of Love and War (2007)
Click Here to listen to clips from this album Some things in life are just comfortable. Lazy-Boy recliners, homemade macaroni and cheese, an old terry cloth robe after a warm bath, even Good Times re-runs after a bad workday. These are the simple creature comforts that speak of sanctuary, of home. An Angie Stone album is […]
Just Up the Road (2007)
Miss the husky tones of Mavis Staples and the sass of Bettye Wright? Melissa Young’s debut release, Just Up The Road, for indie label SugaShack Music may just be what you’re looking for. But be careful what you ask for; everything about them bellbottom days wasn’t all blue lights in the basement. With a warm […]
Sunny One Day (2007)
The first track from Albright’s Sunny One Day release is entitled "Dunno’ What." Well I dunno about you dear reader, but this is organic soul stripped down to it’s bare essentials and it sounds superb! Lead singer Vivian Sessoms has a voice that is beautiful, loved, and blessed. And the band? More on them in just a […]
