Soul And Funk Music Album Reviews, Reissues and New Releases Of Various Labels
New Reissue Howard Johnson: The Vision on Vinyl Masterpiece
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Another great Re-Issue album The Vision by Howard Johnson. On this album Howard used another production team that consist namely of Vincent Brantley, Monte Moir, and James 'jimmy Jam' Harris Iii Terry Lewis. Howard Produced also a few tracks by himself. This album is Howards third on A&M records, and his last. On this album there a two hits. 'Knees' and 'Stand up' both also released on twelve inch. |
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New Reissue Gary Taylor: G.T. on Vinyl Masterpiece
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One of the albums on my want list, for many years, was Gary Taylor's debut album from 1983 originally pressed on vinyl in the a&m records factory. But finally it's on CD. This CD contains as bonus the track 'On the line' in a long version. The other nine tracks are also on the vinyl version. Gary produced his debut album by himself with the help of Craig Ragland. Beside writing and producing Gary played the Fender Rhodes, Acoustic Piano, Synthesizers and does the Lead Vocals. |
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New album by Ron Isley 'Mr I' on Def Jam
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Headlined by the new single "No More," Mr. I is executive produced by Ronald Isley and Antonio `L.A.' Reid, Chairman, Island Def Jam Music Group. Artists putting in guest appearances include T.I. ("Put Your Money On Me") and the Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin, on the album's climactic closing version of Carole King's "You've Got a Friend," produced by Jerry `Wonda' Duplessis (of the Fugees). This album not only marks Ronald's first solo foray, but the milestone 50 years in the recording business!
Mr. I continues the Isley tradition of working with today's hottest young producers. In addition to Fuego (who co-produced "No More" with Max Gousse) and Duplessis, other producers include Greg Curtis (known for his work with Keyshia Cole) on four tracks, Tricky Stewart, Kajun, and Song Dynasty. "This is my first time working with all of these producers," Ronald says, "and each of them has been able to capture what I'm about musically. All of them are so into the music of the Isley Brothers, they grew up on it. They've come with some incredible songs and once they saw what I could do with what they brought, they were flabbergasted!" |
New album by Eric Benet 'Lost In Time'
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If Eric Benet's career can be defined by anything, it's the purity of emotion. He's consistently made music that speaks to love and speaks from the soul, and on 'Lost In Time' he does it once again. Featuring duets with Faith Evans, Chrisette Michele, Ledisi and the O' Jays Eddie Levert, 'Lost In Time' is at once a sumptuous homage to and an expansion of the sweet soul of the 1970's.
Passionate, playful and heartfelt, 'Lost In Time' is a love song to the love of making sweet soul music. 'I want people to remember what music is and what it can feel like. There's so much to be depressed about right now and I think this more so than ever that you need to remember how good it feels to get back to the real. People just need to have some feel good R&B in their lives.' |
New album release by Charlie Wilson - Just Charlie
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2010 release from the Grammy-nominated R&B singer/songwriter. As one of the most distinguished voices in R&B music, Charlie Wilson needs no introduction. The Tulsa, Oklahoma native and former lead singer of the funkadelic brotherly trio, the Gap Band has proven with his last two solo albums that he is more than relevant, he is a hit maker. |
Album Review Everything I Do by Chris Jasper of The Isley Brothers
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If you are familiar with THE ISLEY BROTHERS, then you know CHRIS JASPER, an integral member of THE ISLEY BROTHERS during the 1970s and 1980s—their gold and platinum years—from the “3+3” (1973) to “Go All The Way” (1980) albums. These were the years when THE ISLEY BROTHERS were a self-produced, self-contained major recording act. When the six members of THE ISLEY BROTHERS disbanded (1984), Marvin and Ernie Isley joined CHRIS JASPER and formed ISLEY-JASPER-ISLEY. They topped the charts singing lead vocals on “Caravan of Love” (1985). Press read more for the review |
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Michael Jasper (Son of Chris Jasper) released his Debut CD
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Michael Jasper is the 17-year old son of Chris Jasper. Michael's debut CD "ADDICTIVE" is scheduled for official release November 15, 2010. Michael's composing abilities and keyboard talents are demonstrated on these powerful up-tempo dance tracks. This album is A captivating, uptempo ten-song selection of dance/pop/techno music with powerful hooks, smooth vocals and intricate beats and rhythms. Michael is accompanied by his father and co-producer CHRIS JASPER on talkbox and background vocals. |
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New album re-issue by The Emotions 'New Affair'
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In the early eighties the Emotions released the album 'New Affair'. This album did not reach high in the charts. However the album is strong enough and highly in demand by disco funk fans to put it out on PTG Records again.
This album is produced by Billy Meyers, Wayne Vaughn and Maurice White (Earth Wind and Fire). Originally it's released on ARC records (American Recording Company) in 1981.
Bass players on this album are Neil Steubenhaus, Keni Burke and nevertheless Freddie Washington. This album stand guarantee with good bass work. Of course the almost perfect vocals of the Emotions itself.
Great funky tracks are: 'All Night, Alright', 'Love Lies', 'There'll never be another moment', the catchy 'Turn It Out'. |
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