Joonie | Acoustic Soul
By Terrill Hanna
There’s something smooth about the new offering from a kid from around the way – Mr. Calvin “Joonie” Gary Jr. The cat reveals a touching side of soul music for his debut release, “Acoustic Love” and by all means, has grabbed my ab-soul-ute attention.
Change | Change Your Mind
by Marv D.
Change had a good run in 80’s starting with R&B Legend Luther Vandross singing the “The Glow Of Love”, which eventually launched his singing career. And a lot more hits followed. Their last album “Turn On Your Radio,” also had several hits… and that was it. After that, there was no more Change. The careers that came after the recording days allowed them to become major stars now.
Naturally 7 | Vocal Play Advance Review | Album to be released June 29th, 2010 Newly signed Hidden Beach Recordings seven man acapella group, a band formed in New York City, Naturally 7, delivers an 11 song disc of aural vocal delights in “Vocal Play : A Work Of Mouth”. …
Bob Baldwin | Never Can Say Goodbye (A Tribute To Michael Jackson)
by George Strand
A year after the passing of the late, greatest entertainer of the world, Mr. Michael Jackson, pianist Bob Baldwin celebrates his legacy with a compelling tribute. The recording, “Never Can Say Goodbye” from Trippin N Rhythm Records, highlighted many of the biggest singles that had reached maximum chart status on Billboard.
Macy Gray | The Sellout By Randy Mahon Macy Gray undoubtedly has one of the most unusual and recognizable voices in music for the past 11 years. Since she burst onto the scene in 1999 with the great “On How Life Is”, fueled by the worldwide smash song, “I Try”, …
Album Review: Sandra St. Victor | Sinner Child ‘at my spheres’ (EP) (produced by Mark de Clive-Lowe) By Randy Mahon We all know Sandra St.Victor from her lead singing duties in the pioneering Soul/Funk band, “The Family Stand”, her stellar solo recordings throughout the Nineties, and her having wrote/performed or …
Danny Boy | It’s About Time
by Charles F. Sherard
Well, taking a chance to get into more current music than writing mostly about Back In The Day projects, I suppose Chicago’s very own Danny Boy’s “It’s About Time” will make my entrance to this reviews blog a little bit more comfortable. You see, good R&B music is what I am all about anyways, and Danny’s new album fits the script.
Various Artists – C Notes for Haiti
By Peggy Oliver
It seemed like just a minute ago when a cross-section of urban entertainers from Stevie Wonder to Wyclef Jean were making music for one of several fundraisers to collect money for the aftermath of the January earthquake in Haiti. Other famous artists stepped in to produce fundraising singles on behalf of the Haiti earthquake victims. Kirk Franklin and a choir of gospel’s finest under the umbrella Artists United for Haiti asked the question, “Are You Listening.” Another superstar collective revisited the 1985 landmark anthem, “We Are The World,” also celebrating the 25th anniversary of the landmark recording.
Leela James | My Soul
By Peggy Oliver
All the roads in Leela James’ brief but remarkable career have led to her new deal with Stax Records. In hindsight, this move to the resurrected version of the company who brought us Otis Redding and The Staple Singers amongst a cast of hundreds seems perfectly orchestrated.
L’Renee | Europe non-stop.non-pop
(pronounced el-ren-nay)
By Marv D.
As Founder and CEO of L’Renee Musique Inc, you have to wonder where does she find the time to record five cd’s and produce an artist on her own label. Her fan base, mostly women, have grown to a staggering 100k plus and still growing. L’Renee, who is very active in the community, has been a spokesperson for several causes.