TheUrbanMusicScene.com | Music Reviews! https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:07:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/TUMS-Icon-150x150.jpg TheUrbanMusicScene.com | Music Reviews! https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com 32 32 James Johnson, Jr. | “You Made Me” https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2024/03/james-johnson-jr-you-made-me-album-review/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:29:58 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5762   James Johnson, Jr. echoes his purpose in gospel music with the E.P. debut, You Made Me   Kerry Douglas’s distinctive gospel music vision as the CEO of Blacksmoke Music Worldwide has brought Zacardi Cortez, quartet artist Keith ‘Wonder Boy’ Johnson and now James Johnson, Jr. Johnson, Jr., a familiar voice to the Blacksmoke Family for the past 6 years,...]]> James Johnson, Jr. echoes his purpose in gospel music with the E.P. debut, You Made Me Kerry Douglas’s distinctive gospel music vision as the CEO of Blacksmoke Music Worldwide has brought Zacardi Cortez, quartet artist Keith ‘Wonder Boy’ Johnson and now James Johnson, Jr. Johnson, Jr., a familiar voice to the Blacksmoke Family for the past 6 years, currently serves as the music minister for…

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]]> The Color Purple (2023 Soundtrack) https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/12/the-color-purple-2023-soundtrack-album-soundtrack/ Thu, 28 Dec 2023 15:22:04 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5753   The Color Purple gloriously returns to the big screen in a soundtrack adapted from the 2005 and 2015 Broadway stage productions   When The Color Purple movie debuted in 1985 (based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning book), Hollywood was buzzing about the intense storyline about the mistreatment of the black community in the south during the early 20th century.]]> The Color Purple gloriously returns to the big screen in a soundtrack adapted from the 2005 and 2015 Broadway stage productions When The Color Purple movie debuted in 1985 (based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize winning book), Hollywood was buzzing about the intense storyline about the mistreatment of the black community in the south during the early 20th century. Legendary music guru Quincy…

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]]> Kirk Whalum LIVE at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley – Seattle, Washington | October 26th, 2023 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/11/kirk-whalum-live-at-dimitrious-jazz-alley/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 18:21:08 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5744   Kirk Whalum Concert @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley October 26, 2023   One of many Seattle-Based Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley favorites, Kirk Whalum, launched his annual appearance honoring numerous soul/R&B and jazz icons, saluting he music that fueled his birthplace, and showering gospel nuggets.]]> Kirk Whalum Concert @ Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley October 26, 2023 One of many Seattle-Based Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley favorites, Kirk Whalum, launched his annual appearance honoring numerous soul/R&B and jazz icons, saluting the music that fueled his birthplace, and showering gospel nuggets. His near four-decade multi-award decorated body of work (highlighted by a Brass Note on the Memphis Walk of…

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]]> People Of Earth (PoE) | Self-Titled https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/05/people-of-earth-self-titled-album-review/ Fri, 05 May 2023 21:01:21 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5730   The multi-lingual, multi-genre People of Earth (PoE) introduce themselves on their self-titled CD   What happens when a multi-lingual ensemble comes together from several countries utilizing the power of timba music – a very intense percussive foundation which has deep musical history in Cuba bridging folk and other urban genres.]]> The multi-lingual, multi-genre People of Earth (PoE) introduce themselves on their self-titled CD What happens when a multi-lingual ensemble comes together from several countries utilizing the power of timba music – a very intense percussive foundation which has deep musical history in Cuba bridging folk and other urban genres. The answer lies in People of Earth, a bi-lingual (Spanish…

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]]> Marvin Gaye Greatest Hits Live In ˜76 (CD & Vinyl) https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2023/01/marvin-gaye-greatest-hits-live-in-%cb%9c76/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 12:02:21 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5718   Marvin Gaye’s Greatest Hits Live In ˜76 is finally available on CD and vinyl   The superlatives and accolades are too numerous for one of Motown Records’ driving forces. As he transcended R&B and Soul music for over two decades, Marvin Gaye’s songwriting abilities embraced empowering love songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” while addressing urgent social matters on “What’s Going On.”]]> Marvin Gaye’s Greatest Hits Live In ˜76 is finally available on CD and vinyl The superlatives and accolades are too numerous for one of Motown Records’ driving forces. As he transcended R&B and Soul music for over two decades, Marvin Gaye’s songwriting abilities embraced empowering love songs like “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” while addressing urgent social matters on “What’s Going On.

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]]> Alex Acuña | Gifts https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2022/09/alex-acuna-gifts-album-review/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:41:20 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5695   Percussionist extraordinaire Alex Acuña takes a tour of his musical roots and more for his latest release, Gifts   Those who are go-to musicians are willing and able to utilize their skills to lead, enhance and be flexible in whatever musical environment that is set before them. Alex Acuña absolutely fits this description as a drummer/percussionist whose contributions defy any category.]]> Percussionist extraordinaire Alex Acuña takes a tour of his musical roots and more for his latest release, Gifts Those who are go-to musicians are willing and able to utilize their skills to lead, enhance and be flexible in whatever musical environment that is set before them. Alex Acuña absolutely fits this description as a drummer/percussionist whose contributions defy any category.

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]]> Take Me to The River: New Orleans Soundtrack https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2022/04/take-me-to-the-river-new-orleans-soundtrack/ Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:08:33 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5671   Take Me to The River New Orleans showcases some of the best moments from one of the world’s musically passionate cities   In the documentary Take Me to The River: Memphis, filmmaker Martin Shore envisioned the city’s music’s powerful nuggets through the lens of an already seasoned musician. Several years later, Shore visits yet another musically potent landmark on Take Me to The River: New Orleans (NOLA) exploring the Big Easy’s resilience]]> Take Me to The River New Orleans showcases some of the best moments from one of the world’s musically passionate cities In the documentary Take Me to The River: Memphis, filmmaker Martin Shore envisioned the city’s music’s powerful nuggets through the lens of an already seasoned musician. Several years later, Shore visits yet another musically potent landmark on Take Me to The River: New Orleans…

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]]> Cashma | Purple Apartment https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2022/03/cashma-purple-apartment-album-review/ Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:32:36 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5661   Contemporary R&B singer/songwriter Cashma moves into her Purple Apartment, the final installment of the ‘Purple Series’   There are advantages for an artist in living as an introvert, to a point that they can release all those thoughts that have pressed them forever and a day. With a trilogy of her innermost journals dealing with the trials of family life, R&B singer/songwriter Cashma frees her mind of any emotion possible.]]> Contemporary R&B singer/songwriter Cashma moves into her Purple Apartment, the final installment of the ‘Purple Series’ There are advantages for an artist in living as an introvert, to a point that they can release all those thoughts that have pressed them forever and a day. With a trilogy of her innermost journals dealing with the trials of family life, R&B singer/songwriter Cashma frees her…

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]]> Sugaray Rayford | In Too Deep https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2022/02/sugaray-rayford-in-too-deep-album-review/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 15:01:54 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5649   Sugaray Rayford genuinely preaches the blues along with plenty of hope on his upcoming release In Too Deep   Before receiving recognition on a national level, Sugaray Rayford already knew what his mission was – to invite all his audiences wherever the music would take them. The Texas born singer and entertainer has guided him as the front man for several bands, including The Mannish Boys who won The Best Traditional Blues Album in 2013.]]> Sugaray Rayford genuinely preaches the blues along with plenty of hope on his upcoming release In Too Deep Before receiving recognition on a national level, Sugaray Rayford already knew what his mission was – to invite all his audiences wherever the music would take them. The Texas born singer and entertainer has guided him as the front man for several bands, including The Mannish Boys who won…

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]]> Anthony Hamilton | Love Is The New Black https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/2021/11/anthony-hamilton-love-is-the-new-black-album-review/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:27:53 +0000 https://musicreviews.theurbanmusicscene.com/?p=5617   Anthony Hamilton | "Love Is The New Black" by Cheryl ‘Suitelady’ Dunlap   It has been about five years since we have heard from the self-proclaimed Country Boy, Anthony Hamilton. I was excited about the opportunity to review his new album. I found myself reminiscing on "My First Love", "Point of All", and "So In Love."]]> Anthony Hamilton | “Love Is The New Black” by Cheryl ‘Suitelady’ Dunlap It has been about five years since we have heard from the self-proclaimed Country Boy, Anthony Hamilton. I was excited about the opportunity to review his new album. I found myself reminiscing on “My First Love”, “Point of All”, and “So In Love.” His voice is southern hot buttered grits, catfish, collard greens…

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