Come And Get It (2011)
Philly Gumbo’s CD of cover songs, Come and Get It, has a New Orleans feel — and that’s not just because the last track on the record is titled “Mardi Gras.” Many of the songs included on the album were originally made famous by New Orleans based artists such as The Meters (“People Say”), Taj […]
All I Need Is You Tonight (2011)
All I Need is You Tonight takes listeners back to a time when a vocalist would drop a monologue during the course of a tune. That doesn’t happen much anymore, and I’m sure that if my teenaged kids heard the spoken portions of a track such as “Let Me Love You Tonight,” they’d think it […]
Beyond Belief (2011)
Levi Tearr always knew what he wanted to do when he grew up: to produce and perform his own music all over the world. And every move the singer/songwriter made towards attaining his dream was fully orchestrated. During his childhood, Tearr spent countless hours in his father’s recording studio perfecting his craft to become a […]
Coco By Request (2011)
Collette isn’t easy to describe or place into a category, and to an artist like her, that’s probably a compliment. Marching to the beat of her own drum since the early years (she was a part of jazz and marching bands in her native South Carolina), Collette claims influences from across genres and spectrums (Cher, […]
Between You and I (2011)
Weezie Productions is proudly celebrating its fifth anniversary in 2011. This self-contained company which houses singer/songwriter, DJ and founder Donald Sheffey declares the sole purpose of R&B is “to soothe the soul, not abuse the mind and heart.” With six recordings, including one remix project and a Christmas single to his credit, Sheffey has focused […]
The Price of Consciousness (2011)
On the cover of Maty Soul’s The Price of Consciousness, one may notice two parallel lines across her forehead that look similar to an equal sign. These lines are not intended as beauty marks, but are designed as a symbol of her mission in life – her concern for the injustices that still plague this […]
Doing Our Father’s Buisness (2011)
Doing Our Father’s Business, the new CD by the gospel quartet Soul Tempo, will have long time gospel fans trying to remember when. I can imagine listeners wracking their brains trying to recall the first – and last – time they heard anybody sing “Touch the Hem of His Garment.” That’s an oldie but goodie […]
While I’m Awake (2011)
Within the beauty and excitement of songwriting, there are no limits to what comes out of one’s deepest thoughts and observations. When the pen hits the paper and the spirit moves inside, inspirations can come at any time and any place. While riding the subways, Giovanca carried her notebook capturing all her experiences in creating […]
NFlow (2011)
Gospel purists may give silky voiced crooner Earl Dwayne heat for straddling the fence. The criticism could come because Dwayne new CD, NFlow, includes songs like “Trouble Soul” and “So Shall It Be,” which are clearly spiritual in nature and songs like “Pointless” and “Push Pull,” which are about Eros rather than agapic love. But […]
Songs From My Heart (2011)
Tim Spady is the kind of artist often found in gospel and jazz music, but rarely seen in other genres these days. Spady recently celebrated his 23rd birthday, and he’s been developing his skills as a pianist, arranger, composer and music director since his childhood. Spady directs the gospel choir at Franklin & Marshall College, […]
