Lovely Standards (2007)
Amel Larrieux is the kind of entertainer with a vocal style that can not be categorized. The former lead singer of Groove Theory has done everything from R&B and soul to hip-hop and folk. On her fourth solo endeavor, Lovely Standards, Amel again steps out the box with perhaps her most intimate project to date. […]
2:35 a.m. (2004)
The first thing you have to do is get past the picture. You know, the one where he looks like he’s gonna kick your butt. Because behind it is one talented singer who should have a bright future. Born and raised in Monroe, North Carolina (and a childhood friend of K-Ci and Jo Jo), Richardson […]
We All Love Ella (2007)
Ella Fitzgerald is undoubtedly one of the greatest treasures in American musical history. Her voice was agile, wide-ranging, precise and ageless – truly making her "The First Lady of Song." Whether she was serenading us with a sultry ballad, mesmerizing through sweet jazz, or imitating one of the many instruments her voice could emulate, Ella […]
Talk of the Town (2007)
After a legendary career as the lead singer of the iconic a cappella vocal group the Persuasions, Jerry Lawson has nothing to prove. So his joining with Cali-based singing group Talk of the Town — Paul Carrington, Carl Douglas, Ray Ragler and Stan Lockwood — was more about simply wanting to sing again. And the […]
Crackin’ (2005)
Falsetto singer Chazz Dixon is pretty prolific, so it is not surprising to see that he's released his third album in three years with the new Crackin'. Dixon has gained an audience over the past half decade with his dead-on Smokey Robinson-like voice, and he received critical acclaim for last year's enjoyable Motown tribute album, […]
The Daily News (2007)
CLICK HERE to hear musical clips from The Daily News Listening to Donnie is listening to genius. Not yet the perfected musical genius of Prince, Stevie Wonder or his cousin, Marvin Gaye, but a genius nonetheless. With the SoulThought Entertainment release of The Daily News, the young artist is only on his sophomore project and […]
Nobody Like Jesus (2007)
Fresh off a SoulTracks Readers Choice Awards nomination, First Creation returns to bless the masses with their fourth release. Nobody Like Jesus. Jerry Boose, Jesse Coleman, Ron Hogue, and William (Redd) Crooks combine their respective talents and take you back to the days of gospel harmonies that led to a hand-clapping, foot-stomping good time on […]
But Her Soul Flies (2007)
Tanesha C — a.k.a. ButterSoulFly — has made a name for herself in the Detroit area as the host of the successful Mocha Mahogany Mixers, and is certainly a very capable MC. But her real talent is in her stunning poetry, as she displays on her self-released spoken word debut, But Her Soul Flies. With sparse but […]
Crystal City (2007)
Chicago saxman Andre Ward has shown over his first two albums a keen sense of melody and a mildly urban style that has made him a young favorite among smooth jazzsters. And Crystal City should continue his string of successes. Similar in style to Najee, Ward creates another extremely accessible set. Unlike 2005's upbeat Steppin […]
Undiscovered (2006)
In Detroit now, the auto industry is pinning its hopes on "crossovers." Part car, part SUV, this new breed of vehicles that includes the Ford Edge and the Buick Enclave is attracting adult buyers with high profile, sporty looks and the smooth maneuverability of a car. Similarly, "crossover" is currently the key in the world […]
