Soul And Funk Music Album Reviews, Reissues and New Releases Of Various Labels
New Album By Jonathan Butler So Strong
| 2010 from the acclaimed guitarist and vocalist. So Strong is simply put- so strong! The first single (and title track) already made an impact at Urban Adult Contemporary and is a marvelous, hip slice of his powerful vocals over an infectious, driving rhythm. Smooth Jazz radio gets a taste too with the Benson-esque "Make Room for Me" and the inspirational "You Got to Believe Something" is a musical credo that won't let you down. So Strong- we hope you will agree- isn't just worth the wait, it's worth the weight in soul. "So Strong" is the 16th album by the famed South African-born singer/guitarist/songwriter/producer, whose music is often classified as R&B, jazz fusion or smooth jazz. Fans of Jonathan Butler will not be disappointed with the combination of smooth guitar led instrumentals like "Good Times" and "Make Room For Me", which has already reached # 20 on the Billboard Jazz Songs Chart. "I Pay Respect" is the most gentle of acoustic guitar instrumentals. The lilting "Color Green" and the upbeat "So Strong" are the pick of the vocal tracks, while "You Got To Believe In Something" has a languid fell to it. |
CD Review Funk-E by Enois Scroggins
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Just received the latest CD "Funk-E" from in France based Enois Scroggins for a review. Enois Scroggins is a professional funk/gospel/r&b singer. He has collaborated with famous ans talented artists such as Ronnie Wilson from the Gap Band, Charlie Singleton from Cameo, the jazz Saxophonist Branford Marsalis. During his 30 years career, Enois has shared stage with Lakeside, Al Green, Rudy Love & The Love Family, Zapp, and Atlantic Starr. Almost all tracks are written by Oliv'
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New Album Release By Keith Sweat on June 22, 2010
| On June 22 Keith Sweat will release a new album called Ridin' Solo on Kedar. This will be his first album released on Kedar Entertainment Group! The first single from the album “Test Drive” feat. JOE is already available on Itunes. More info will follow. |
Cool Million - Back For More Feat. Eugene Wilde and others
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Cool Million is an upfront production team and collective of soulful friends taking soul back to the future. We respect and love the past, but we also believe in progress.
Cool Million was founded by Frank Ryle, a well known soul music personality in his home country Denmark.
Rob Hardt (Seductive Soul) of Germany is the second half of Cool Million. Rob is a well respected remixer, songwriter and producer. His credits includes production, remix and songwriting for artist like Chaka Khan - Never Miss The Water - Reprise Records / Keith Sweat - Twisted - Reprise Records / Roger Troutman & Zapp - Livin For the City - Reprise Records, just to mention a few.
The euro soul duo Cool Million have worked hard on the follow up album. The new album 'Back For More' will include new fresh material from legendary artist like Melisa Morgan, Eugene Wilde,Al Broomfield, Yvonne Gage, Dee Dee Wilde, Audio (Vince Broomfield), Peggi Blu and Noel Mckoy to name a few. This title will be released on May 11, 2010. Check This Album Out. A Must Have Mark |
New Gerald Albright Album Pushing the Envelope release on 15 june
| Jazz and R&B icon Gerald Albright is considered to be one of the most innovative and successful artists of the last twenty-five years. With the release of Pushing The Envelope, Albright's super cool side is back. With its polished soul/jazz vibe, Pushing The Envelope is a showcase for Albright's remarkably fine balance of songcraft and musicianship, and features special guest appearances by Fred Wesley on trombone, Earl Klugh on acoustic guitar and George Duke on acoustic piano. Produced and arranged by Albright, Pushing The Envelope provides the perfect opportunity for this master musician/saxophonist/songwriter to exhibit his skills. He plays soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones, flutes, bass guitar, and keyboards, and also handles synthesizer, EWI and drum programming. Albright's band on most of the album includes keyboardists Tracy Carter and Luther "Mano" Hanes, guitarist Ricky Watford and drummer Ricky Lawson. Pushing the Envelope is easily Gerald Albright's most rewarding session to date. "The title reflects all the tunes on the project," Albright says. "I didn't want to hold anything back. I really wanted to push the envelope and give people a little more edge. I come from the era where we didn't think of a formula - we went from the gut." Mark |
David Mensah - Music is the Food of Love
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David Mensah 2nd single from the album “Independent Woman” was written by David and produced by Coptic who’s worldwide hits include "I need a Girl" for Usher and P. Diddy. The new single "Independent Woman" was released on Monday 8th March 2010. "My Day " was the first single from the album "Music is the Food of Love". The single shot straight to No 1 on the Independent UK Music Chart and Global Reverbnation Soul/RnB Chart. Rose to No 10 on Solar Radio and went straight in at No 11 on Starpoint Radio Charts. David has worked alongside and performed with legendary artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Alexander O'Neal, Beverly Knight, Billy Ocean, Sounds of Blackness, Estelle, Raekwon(Wu-Tang Clan), Havoc (Mobb Deep) and Memphis Bleek to name a few. The bulk of the production on David's debut album is from Wayne Brown who has produced records for super stars such as Earth Wind and Fire, George Michael, Lulu and Billy Ocean. There are also contributions from US Billboard Chart topping producer Coptic who rose to global success with records produced with Biggy, P.Diddy, Snoop Dogg, Faith Evans, Bobby Valentino, Trey Songs,, Ludacris and Ice Cube, the list goes on. In addition to the songs that Mensah has written for his debut album, he recorded a song co-written with 3 times Grammy nominee Jonathon Butler, as well as the classic soul cut “Whatever it takes”, co written with Grammy award winning Junior Giscombe and Wayne Brown. David's new album "Music is the Food of Love" is available now on iTunes, Amazon and all good download stores through VME Records. The CD is available from www.davidmensah.com and CD Baby. |
New album by the Temptations 'Still Here'
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The Temptations: Still Tall, Talented, Tantalizing... Still Here. On the eve of their 50th anniversary, the Temptations are back with their 49th album, appropriately titled Still Here. It's their first since Back To Front, which hit the R&B Top 20 album charts in 2007. Across six decades, the mighty Temptations have thrilled audiences worldwide with classic songs, pinpoint choreography and a lineup of great singers that never fails to deliver. Members of the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, winners of Motown first Grammy® Award, one of the greatest groups of all time, the "Tempts" are iconic masters of pop and soul. Still Here continues the Temptations tradition. Infused with old-school harmony and contemporary touches, the album is executive produced by original Temptation Otis Williams, who produced several tracks on the album. Among the highlights: | |
| "Change Has Come" is an energetic tribute to the election of President Barack Obama and a rousing performance by lead singer "Big" Bruce Williamson, who is equally exciting on the nostalgic "Going Back Home." "Hold Me," featuring Terry Weeks, is a beautiful ballad, one of several slow jams on the album, like "Woman," featuring long-time high tenor Ron Tyson, who also simmers on the mid-tempo "Warm Summer Nights." "Swatyismygirlooyeah" is a modern update of the Motown chestnut "My Girl." "Listen Up" is a cautionary tale, a new millennium version of "Ball Of Confusion." "Soul Music" pays homage to great music from "back in the day" - a sound that remains vital today. Same as the Temptations. Still Here. | ||
Randy Muller is back on the scene with unreleased material.
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From the Randy Muller archives, classic funk and soul tracks recorded 1978-1985 featuring Rafael Cameron, First Circle, with bonus debut tracks by Muller's brand new band, Soul Biscuits. All tracks are previously UNRELEASED. Randy Muller needs no introduction. He’s been writing, arranging and producing groove-laced funk and R&B for over three decades. If you’ve ever danced or vibed to dynamic jams by the likes of Brass Construction, B.T Express and Skyy, the name will automatically ring a bell. But even Muller’s biggest fans haven’t heard it all before. With his latest CD, Randy Muller Presents: Unreleased Vol. 1 1978-1985, the rhythm-centric music man immerses listeners in a classic steamy sound bath, delivering groovy gems that speak to the soul as well as the shoe soles of admirers seeking a slam-banging soundtrack for those times that are better than good. This collection comes up as super-bad as anything Muller dropped straight from the lab. Check the album page for sound snippets. You won't be disappointed. Mark Berbiers / Soulandfunkmusic.com |
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