Mississippi’s Daughter (2010)
Most people have heard the encouraging saying: "Home is where the heart is." Gabbie McGee’s southern charm can be attributed to the deep roots of her native Mississippi . The admiration for the family that raised her and people who shaped her life is manifested on McGee’s sophomore disc, Mississippi’s Daughter. Her tribute to the […]
Bucket List (2010)
It’s easy to see how someone would confuse blues and Southern soul because there is a great deal of overlap. Blues singers can make Southern soul records and vice versa. And Southern soul act Julius Pittman and the Revival have at least one blues song on Bucket List, their new album – a cover of […]
My Story (2010)
Watching Season 9 of American Idol helps pinpoint two obvious truths: the best is behind them and the show is just a hallow shell of its former glory. And, with the recent madness of past seasons’ talent rising to the occasion to record their freshman records, we’re much better for yesterday. On Season 5, Jose […]
So Smooth (The Funk Album) Produced by Wadz (2010)
There are a few cultural earmarks that many were glad to say goodbye to when the 80’s ended: asymmetrical shags, jheri curls and mullets, to name a few. But what few will dispute is that the era produced some of the most memorable ballads and dance cuts ever heard, especially in R&B. And whether you […]
Acoustic Love (2010)
Calvin Gary, Jr. was an aspiring songwriter/musician who wanted someone to notice that he was bringing a unique package to the R&B and soul music table. As the artist called Joonie was pursuing his lifelong dream at age twelve, he taught himself to master several instruments and perfect his songwriting skills. On the strength of […]
Yesterday You Said Tomorrow (2010)
If you believe that Mr. Scott’s fourth studio CD has a distinctly emotive, yet analog feel to it, then you would be right, because Yesterday You Said Tomorrow combines his modern-day expertise and societal awareness with the vintage recording process that harkens to his 1960s influences (Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Mingus, to name a […]
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 […]
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: […]
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, […]
