SOULHEAD - NAKED
Soulhead "Naked" Album Review
"Naked" has something for everyone!
I am in love with this entire cd. The ultra talent sister duo who make up Soulhead really have a soulful sound and truly know what r&b is! Both Yoshika and Tsugumi have beautiful voices and they blend together so nicely. They write beautifully and I believe they would make it big in the US if they released some tunes in English. My favorite on this cd is "XXX" (No. 13 feat. Kumi Koda) but as I mentioned, I love the entire cd. "Furusato" (No. 18) is a beautiful ballad sang entirely in Japanese. The only addition I would add is just a little American accent coaching for some of the English word pronunciations on "Fiesta" (No.2) and "Soulhead is Back" (No.11). Other than that, this cd is Perfect. I don't know if America is ready for a mix of English and Japanese lyrics/rap/urban/R&B/hiphop/funk/ but it seems to be working for Latinos with English and Spanish. "Naked" has something for everyone whether you want to relax and put your feet up or get up and dance. I highly recommend it. I can't wait to get the live DVD version.
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RAY PARKER JR. - I'M FREE
Ray Parker Jr. "I'm Free" Album Review
Well Worth the Wait!
I've always been a fan but this CD shows he hasn't lost a beat! The title says it all!
STEPHANIE MILLS - GOLD
Stephanie Mills "Gold" Album Review
Lots of Gold, but a bit of silver and bronze, too.
I agree with the other reviewers that this double-disc set is the most comprehensive Stephanie Mills collection issued to date. Most of the time this is a good thing, but a few of the tracks are clearly not in the same league as her most memorable cuts (blame it on lesser songs and dated 1980s production, not on Stephanie's consistently strong vocals). That explains my 4-star rating. Let me add a couple of points:
1) This set covers not only her early 20th Century and Casablanca label albums, but also the later MCA period, plus there's some non-lp cuts and remixes. It's great to have tracks such as "Whatcha Gonna Do" and "A Rush On Me" under one roof.
2) Although this disc does have several new-to-CD extended versions (including "You Can't Run..."), most of the classic Mtume/Lucas productions in particular are heard in their regular album versions (e.g., "Whatcha...," "Put Your Body In It"). THE BEST OF (Funk Essentials) is the place to go to get the recommended longer versions.
3) James Mtume and Reggie Lucas have always been among my favorite progressive musicians via their period with Miles Davis. Although they take a considerably different approach to their production work, their best efforts -- including here on much of disc one -- stand the test of time remarkably well, and I'd say are the highlights of this collection.
Despite the occasional drop in overall quality, GOLD is still a highly recommended place to get the best overall recap of Stephanie's classic albums.
Video Stephanie Mills - Edge Of A Razor (Solid Gold)
From Her Album "I've Got The Cure" In 1984...Performed On The Solid Gold TV Show
DEXTER MYERS - ROCKETLOVE34
Dexter Myers "ROCKETLOVE34" Album Review
Review
He blends R&B,Funk,Jazz,Rock and Latin rhythms in a most compelling way. A smooth vocal performance and provocative songwriting compliment his self-described Eclectic Soul. Its like Maxwell but more pop. Like Seal with a more soulful edge. Like Lenny Kravitz but more urban. Step outside the box and taste a brand new flavor of Alternative Soul
Video Dexter Myers Live @ Coda NYC
Dexter Myers performs one of the fan favorite songs from the RocketLove34 album
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