New R&B Albums

June 2011

1. The Light of the Sun, Jill Scott

Jilly from Philly drops her new project on us June 21 via Blues Babe/Warner Bros. Records.
Tracklisting:

1. Blessed
2. So In Love (feat. Anthony Hamilton)
3. Shame (feat. Eve & the A Group)
4. All Cried Out Redux (feat. Doug E. Fresh)
5. Le BOOM Vent Suite
6. So Gone (What My Mind Says) feat. Paul Wall
7. Hear My Call
8. Some Other Time
9. Making You Wait
10. Until Then (I Imagine)
11. Missing You
12. When I Wake Up
13. Womanifesto
14. Rolling Hills
15. The Light of the Sun

2. 4, Beyonce

Ms. Knowles' fourth studio album comes out June 28 via Columbia Records.
Tracklisting:

1. 1+1
2. I Care
3. I Miss You
4. Best Thing I Never Had
5. Party (feat. Andre 3000)
6. Rather Die Young
7. Start Over
8. Love On Top
9. Countdown
10. End of Time
11. I Was Here
12. Run the World (Girls)

 

3. Pieces of Me, Ledisi

Ledisi's follow up to her groundbreaking 2009 R&B album Turn Me Loose is due for release June 14 via the Verve Forecast label.
Tracklisting:

1. Pieces of Me
2. So Into You
3. Bravo
4. Stay Together
5. Coffee
6. Hate Me
7. Shut Up
8. Shine
9. I Miss You Now
10. BGTY
11. Raise Up
12. I Gotta Get to You

 

4. The Remedy, Jagged Edge

This will be four-man vocal group Jagged Edge's first album since Baby Makin' Project in 2007. It comes out June 21 via Miami-based hip-hop label Slip-N-Slide.
Tracklisting:
To Be Announced

 

5. Unbelievable!, Keke Wyatt

Keke's second album in the past 16 months, and fifth overall, is due to drop June 14 via the Shanachie Records label.
Tracklisting:

1. Light Me Up
2. Unbelievable
3. Mirror (feat. Kelly Price and Tweet)
4. Love Under New Management
5. Tap Out
6. Saturday Love (feat. Ruben Studdard)
7. Miss Your Plane
8. Enough
9. Travel the World (Love Uses Time)
10. Tears in Heaven
11. His Eye on the Sparrow

 

6. Love Has No Recession, Kindred the Family Soul

This duo will release a concept album dealing with love and world issues on June 28 via the Shanachie label.
Tracklisting:

1. The Sheddington (intro)
2. Above Water Part I (feat. Ursula Rucker)
3. We All Will Know (feat. Raheem DeVaughn)
4. Take a Look Around (feat. Bilal and BJ the Chicago Kid)
5. You Got Love (feat. Snoop Dogg)
6. Magic Happen
7. Authentically You (feat. Lady Alma Horton)
8. Above Water Part II (feat. Coco Brown)
9. SOS (Sense of Security)
10. Sticking With You
11. 2 Words
12. Going to the Go-Go
13. Love Has No Recession
14. Above Water Part III
15. The Sheddington (outro)
16. You Got Love (remix)

 

7. Songs In A Minor - 10th Anniversary Edition (Deluxe Edition), Alicia Keys

It was in 2001 that Alicia Keys' debut album set her on the path to superstardom. And in recognition, a deluxe edition comes out June 28 via Sony Legacy.

Disc 1:

1. Piano & I
2. Girlfriend
3. How Come You Don't Call Me
4. Fallin'
5. Troubles
6. Rock Wit U
7. A Woman's Worth
8. Jane Doe
9. Goodbye
10. The Life
11. Mr. Man (feat. Jimmy Cozier)
12. Never Felt This Way (interlude)
13. Butterflyz
14. Why Do I Feel So Sad
15. Caged Bird
16. Lovin U

Disc 2:

1. Woman's Worth (Remix) feat. Nas
2. Juiciest (Mixtape Version)
3. If I Were Your Woman (Funky Blues Demo)
4. Fallin' (Ali Soundtrack Version)
5. Typewriter (From the Songs In A Minor vault)
6. Butterflyz (Drumline Mix)

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New R&B Albums

May 2011

1. 'Stone Rollin,' Raphael Saadiq

 

Raphael Saadiq, formerly of Tony Toni Tone and the supergroup Lucy Pearl, took the world by storm with his '70s retro-Soul album, The Way I See It, in 2008. His latest release, which is inspired by the music of the 1950s, drops May 10 via Columbia Records.

Track List:

1. Heart Attack
2. Radio
3. Go to Hell
4. Over You
5. Stone Rollin'
6. Day Dreams
7. Movin' Down the Line
8. Just Don't
9. Good Man
10. The Answer

2. 'MusiqInTheMagiq,' Musiq Soulchild

 

 

Musiq Soulchild's latest, which features top producers such as Jerry Wonda and Swizz Beatz, is due out May 3 via Atlantic Records.
Track List:

1. Anything
2. Single
3. SayIDo
4. Lovecontract
5. Silver & Gold
6. Waitingstill
7. Backtowhere
8. Dowehaveto
9. Befriends
10. Yes
11. Medicine
12. Likethesun

 

3. 'Kelly,' Kelly Price

 

Kelly Price, who's back in the R&B world after a stint making Gospel records, is due to put a new album out May 3 via the indie My Block Records.

Track List:

1. Tired
2. And You Don't Stop
3. Not My Daddy (feat. Stokely of Mint Condition)
4. Himaholic
5. I'm Sorry
6. The Rain
7. Vexed
8. Speechless
9. Feels So Good
10. You Don't Have to Worry
11. Lil Sumn-Sumn
12. Get Right or Get Left

 

4. 'The Road From Memphis,' Booker T. Jones

 

This all-new project features Booker T. (of Booker T. & the MGs fame) working with new collaborators on fresh songs and remakes. It'll be out May 10 via Anti Records.
Track List:

1. Walking Papers
2. Crazy
3. Progress (feat. Yim Yames of My Morning Jacket)
4. The Hive
5. Down In Memphis (feat. Booker T. on vocals)
6. Everything Is Everything
7. Rent Party
8. Representing Memphis (feat. Matt Berninger and Sharon Jones)
9. The Vamp
10. Harlem House
11. The Bronx (feat. Lou Reed)

 

5. 'The Ultimate Collection,' Sade

 

This two-disc set features four previously unreleased songs. It's due out May 3 via Epic Records.
Disc 1:

1. Your Love is King
2. Smooth Operator
3. Hang On to Your Love
4. The Sweetest Taboo
5. Is It a Crime
6. Never as Good as the First Time
7. Jezebel
8. Love is Stronger Than Pride
9. Paradise
10. Nothing Can Come Between Us
11. No Ordinary Love
12. Kiss of Life
13. Feel No Pain
14. Bullet Proof Soul

Disc 2:

1. Cherish the Day
2. Pearls
3. By Your Side
4. Immigrant
5. Flow
6. King of Sorrow
7. The Sweetest Gift
8. Soldier of Love
9. The Moon and the Sky
10. Babyfather
11. Still in Love with You (previously unreleased)
12. Love is Found (previously unreleased) 
13. I Would Never Have Guessed (previously unreleased)
14. The Moon and the Sky (remix feat. Jay-Z)
15. By Your Side (Neptunes remix)

 

6. 'Playlist: The Very Best of Teena Marie,' Teena Marie

 

The latest best-of collection by the late legend affectionately known as Lady Tee is due out May 10 via the Sony Legacy label.
Track List:

1. Can't Last A Day (feat. Faith Evans)
2. Irons In The Fire
3. Dear Lover
4. Opus III (Part 2)
5. My Dear Mr. Gaye
6. The Once and Future Dream
7. Ooo La La La
8. Sunny Skies
9. Just Us Two
10. If I Were A Bell
11. Lovergirl
12. Shadow Boxing
13. Casanova Brown
14. Out On A Limb

 

7. 'Playlist: The Very Best of Dionne Warwick," Dionne Warwick

 

At this point, there has probably been almost as many compilations of Dionne's music released over the years as original music. The latest drops May 10.

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Musical blows vol.1

A Tribute To Erykah Badu

Τεταρτη 13 Απριλιου 2011
απο τις 19:00 εως τις 20:30
αφιερωμα στην Erykah Badu

Wednesday 13 April 2011

from 19:00 to 20:30 (Greece)

18:00 to 19:30 (French - Germany)

12:00 to 13:30 (New York)

a tribute to Erykah Badu

bio : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erykah_Badu

website: http://www.erykah-badu.com/

in the section "Download tributes" available to download

New R&B Albums

April 2011

1. '7 ...' Mint Condition

Mint Condition's seventh album comes out via Shanachie Records on April 5, almost exactly 20 years after the band's debut release.
Track List:

1. Can't Get Away
2. I Want It
3. Walk On
4. Mind Slicker
5. Caught My Eye
6. Bossalude
7. 7
8. Ease the Pain
9. Unsung
10. Not My Daddy (feat. Kelly Price)
11. Twenty Years Later

 2. 'Just Me,' Brian McKnight

B. McKnight's latest release is a live CD/DVD combo that also contains four new songs that were recorded in the studio. It'll drop April 12.

3. 'Tha Funk Capitol of the World,' Bootsy Collins

Out April 25 on Mascot Records.

Track List:

1. Spreading Hope Like Dope
2. Hip Hop @ Funk U (Ice Cube, Snoop Dogg, Chuck D & Swavay)
3. Mirrors Tell Lies
4. JB-Still the Man
5. Freedumb
6. After These Messages
7. Kool Whip (Phil Ade & CandiSweetz)
8. The Real Deal (Sheila E, CandiSweetz & Mike Phillips)
9. Don't Take My Funk (Catfish Collins & Bobby Womack)
10. If Looks Could Kill (Bela Fleck, ZionPlanet-10 & Dennis Chambers)
11. Minds Under Construction (Buckethead & Z-Class)
12. Siento Bombo (Olvido Ruiz & Ouiwey)
13. The Jazz Greats [George Duke & Ron Carter]
14. Garry Shider Tribute [George Clinton & Linda Shider]
15. Stars Have No Names [Nick Arnold & Chrissy Dunn]
16. Chocolate Caramel Angel (Faith Daniels, Ronni Racket & Casper)
17. Yummy, I Got the Munchies (Musiq Soulchild, Razzberry)

4. 'An Introduction,' Corinne Bailey Rae

This Capitol Records release is a compilation of singles, cover songs and rarities that provide an introduction to Corinne for newcomers to her music.

Track List:

1. Put Your Records On
2. Like A Star
3. Daydreaming (live at KCRW)
4. Steady As She Goes
5. Take Your Time (with Al Green)
6. I'd Do It All Again
7. Closer
8. Is This Love

5. 'Icon,' Avant

The first ever best-of compilation featuring Avant's music will be in stores an online April 5 via Geffen Records.

Track List:

1. Read Your Mind
2. Separated
3. Lie About Us
4. Don't Take Your Love Away
5. My First Love
6. Don't Say No, Just Say Yes
7. You Know What
8. 4 Minutes
9. Makin' Good Love
10. Kiss Goodbye
11. Body Police

6. 'Live in Concert,' Ray Charles

Originally released in 1964, this collection is now available on CD for the first time ever. It'll be in stores via Concord Records on April 5.

Track List:

1. Opening
2. Swing a Little Taste
3. One Mint Julep
4. I Got a Woman
5. Georgia on My Mind
6. Margie
7. You Don't Know Me
8. Hide Nor Hair
9. That Lucky Old Sun
10. Baby, Don't You Cry
11. In the Evening (When the Sun Goes Down)
12. Hallelujah, I Love Her So
13. Makin' Whoopie
14. Busted
15. Don't Set Me Free
16. Two Ton Tessie
17. My Baby (I Love Her, Yes I Do)
18. What'd I Say
19. Finale

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A Tribute To Barry White

Τεταρτη 06 Απριλιου 2011
απο τις 18:30 εως τις 20:00
αφιερωμα στον Barry White

Wednesday 06 April 2011

from 18:30 to 20:00 (Greece)

17:30 to 19:00 (French - Germany)

11:30 to 13:00 (New York)

a tribute to Barry White

bio : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_White

website: http://www.barrywhite.com/

in the section "Download tributes" available to download

Track list:

01. I Only Want To Be With You

02. It's Ecstasy When You Lay Down Next to Me

03. Let The Music Play

04. Honey Please, Can't Ya See

05. What Am I Gonna Do With You

06. Satin Soul

07. Love's Theme

08. I'll Do For You Anything You Want Me To

09. You're The First, The Last, My Everything

10. I'm Gonna Love You Just A Little More Baby

11. Baby We Better Try To Get It Together

12. Walkin' In The Rain With The One I Love

13. I've Got So Much To Give

14. Practice What You Preach

15. I'm Qualified To Satisfy You

16. It May Be Winter Outside

17. Don't Make Me Wait Too Long

18. Never, Never Gonna Give You Up



A Tribute To Toni Braxton

Τεταρτη 30 Μαρτιου 2011

απο τις 18:30 εως τις 20:00

αφιερωμα στην Toni Braxton

Wednesday 30 March 2011

from 18:30 to 20:00 (Greece)

17:30 to 19:00 (French - Germany)

11:30 to 13:00 (New York)

a tribute to Toni Braxton

bio : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toni_Braxton

website: http://www.tonibraxton.com/

in the section "Download tributes" available to download

Track list:

1.  Please

2.  Tell Me

3.  Finally

4.  He Wasn´t Man Enough

5.  Love Shoulda Brought You Home

6.  Let Me Show You the Way (Out)

7.  You're Makin' Me High

8.  Sposet to Be

9.  Take this Ring

10.Another Sad Love Song

11.Hit The Freeway

12.Just Be A Man About It

13.Un-Break My Heart

14.Spanish Guitar

15.Pulse

16.Christmas In Jamaica

17.Holiday Celebrate

18.Hands Tied

19.Breathe Again

20.Trippin



10 Greatest Jazz Songs

10

'Body and Soul'

Coleman Hawkins

Coleman Hawkins' version exemplified swing jazz transitioning over to bebop. His deep robust tone wasn't as light as his tenor saxophone colleague Lester Young, but he still was able to move delicately around the horn -- elaborating on the song's melody for three minutes and filling the side of 10" disc. Famous for winning cutting sessions with other horn players, here The Hawk is backed by a small band, creating a bona fide hit at the time of the song's release in 1939, and what is now one of the greatest jazz songs.

09

'One O'Clock Jump'

Count Basie

Count Basie was one of the greatest bandleaders in jazz, famous for leading the swinging-est band around, from 1935 until his death in 1984. Recorded during the jazz era in 1937, this jazz song was the first of many Basie hits, and became a highly-requested jazz standard, performed by the likes of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. The song pulled dancers on the floor, mainly due to Basie's jump rhythm and the short, snappy solos from the horn section.

08

'Mood Indigo'

Duke Ellington

First recorded in 1930 for the Brunswick label, 'Mood Indigo' isn't Duke Ellington's first hit, but it is arguably the greatest out of the 3000+ songs the master wrote and recorded over his illustrious career. Much of his prior work had more of a so-called "jungle" feel, but here Ellington took the melody of clarinetist Barney Bigard and arranged it into something truly sublime. The muted horns carry the melody here, offering up a moody and seductive tune that was an immediate hit. There is a bit of melancholy to the song, which is alluded to in the title, and ghostliness that made it perfect for radio broadcasts at night. The Grammy organization inducted the song into its hall of fame in 1975, and rightfully so.

07

'Someone to Watch Over Me'

Ella Fitzgerald

Originally released as a 10" for Decca in 1950, 'Someone to Watch Over Me' represents Ella Fitzgerald at the peak of her abilities, performing a classic Gershwin tune. Featuring Ellis Larkin on the piano, Fitzgerald digs deep into this love song, beautifully rendering the lyrics and gracefully turning each word into an emotional, multi-faceted gem. Excluding her trademark scatting and her landmark 'Porgy and Bess' sessions with Louis Armstrong, 'Someone' showcases Ella as Duke Ellington would say: "Beyond category." This is jazz's greatest singer doing one of her greatest works: Any questions?

06

'Giant Steps'

John Coltrane

The title track from Coltrane's 1960 breakthrough album, this song sets the bar for all other saxophonists and jazz enthusiasts. Not only is the song's melody one of Trane's most memorable, the solo of this five minute tune -- with a brief piano interlude -- has been widely studied due to the speed and level of difficulty the song is played.

05

'Ko-Ko'

Charlie Parker

Growing up in Kansas City, Charlie "Bird" Parker no doubt got his share of the blues-based jazz style, commonly associated with his hometown. Yet it was his time in New York City in the early to mid-40s playing with Dizzy Gillespie where the two hatched the radical style known as bebop. Their solos were lightning-fast and harmonically adventurous -- literally forcing every other player in jazz to play catch-up. Here Diz joins Bird for runs through the opening and closing melodies -- but the rest of the tune is Bird in full flight, taking off in unexpected directions, circling back, only to take off again.

04

'Round Midnight'

Thelonious Monk

'Round Midnight' is one of Monk's many songs he recorded over and over again throughout his career. Not only is this one of Monk's greatest jazz songs, but is one of the most recorded songs in jazz history (Miles Davis even did a rendition). Nonetheless, Monk's version from his first sessions with Blue Note in 1947 marked his arrival as one of jazz's greatest composers and is the template for all subsequent versions.

03

'Strange Fruit'

Billie Holiday

Although she didn't write many songs, Billie Holiday could cut classic versions of many songs, styled and worked in a limited range. Written by Bronx school teacher Abe Meerpool, 'Strange Fruit' is a song of conscience, inspired by a 1930 photo of two black men lynched in Marion Indiana. Holiday's definitive performance catapulted her from being a great singer into a future legend.

02

'So What'

Miles Davis

Trumpeter Miles Davis had a long prolific career that saw many changes in his sound, 'So What' deemed the pinnacle. The opening track to 'Kind of Blue' -- one of the greatest and best-selling jazz records -- 'So What' is known for the opening phrasing on piano and bass, before chiming in with the horns which make the modal melody. Soloist John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderly and Bill Evans flank the trumpeter, but it's the beauty of the leader's understated playing, matched with the fire of the sidemen, that makes this one of jazz's greatest moments.

01

'West End Blues'

Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong was a beloved figure, known for not only his singing but also his trumpet playing -- particularly in the 1920s when he played with his Hot 5's and Hot 7's bands. This classic version of 'West End Blues' (with the Hot 5's) is no short of an art form, featuring a technically brilliant and extemporaneous opening cadenza by Armstrong on trumpet -- a high water mark by which all jazz trumpeters measure themselves. His version of 'Hello Dolly' might have made him a pop culture icon, but this song shows him to be a true artist and innovator.