R&B

Who is Johnny and where did this record come from? Drummer Johnny Jackson was not a blood relative of The Jackson 5 but often referred to as their "cousin" who was present for their earliest Steeltown recordings in Gary, Indiana pre-Motown. When the...

Who is best-known for recording the original 1953 version of the legendary song "Hound Dog", which Elvis Presley famously covered to have a big early career hit. Willie Mae Big Mama Thornton was an rhythm and blues and blues singer and songwriter, who is...

Who better than Teddy to put out an entire CD of seductive, sensual songs? Here are almost 80 minutes of romance from the master: his hits Hold Me (with Whitney Houston); Turn Off the Lights; Joy; Close the Door; Voodoo; 2 A.M.; You're My Choice Tonight...

While Sandra Rhodes Made a Name for Herself Singing Behind Al Green on His Classic Hi Records Sides and Writing Songs Including Conway Twitty's #1 Single, 'The Clown', Her Best Work Missed the Public Eye. And Ear. Where's Your Love Been Was Sandra's 1972...

While disco music was flourishing from the mid 1970?s through the early 1980?s, The City of Brotherly Love spawned their own unique take on the music ? combining the best elements of Philly soul to make disco music more palatable to fans of classic soul...

Where Do We Go From Here is Dumpstaphunk's first album in seven years. Over it's past 17 years, Dumpstaphunk has earned it's reputation as the most well-regarded next-generation New Orleans live powerhouse, the type of band whose live shows attract...

When you think of R&B in the 21stcentury, romance, sex, love, andTankinstantly come to mind. With vocal fireworks lit enough to heat up any bedroom and an instantly recognizable presence, the nine-time GRAMMY½ Award-nominated multiplatinum singer,...

When singer-songwriter Fana Hues was a child, illness took away her voice for almost five years. "I had scarlet fever, tonsillitis, and strep throat at the same time," recalls the 25-year-old from Pasadena, CA, about the years she spent yearning to...

When she sings, Kaz Hawkins takes us into her vast and colourful universe, simple words express the strong emotions she writes about in an artistic universe that matches her endearing and free personality. Kaz Hawkins has never made a secret of her...

When Paul Janeway learned he was going to be a father he decided to scribe his thoughts - joy, fear, confusion - as messages to his then-unborn daughter. Those letters became Angels in Science Fiction, the stunning fifth album from St. Paul & The Broken...

WHEN LOVE COMES is Calvin Richardson's finest artistic statement yet as a recording artists. He displays his deep-soul roots on an original set of sexy and romantic track aimed sqaurely at his sizable, largely female fan base. Stand out tracks include...

When it's Too Good the latest project from rising pop/soul?songstress Bennett is now available on vinyl. The album is highlighted by the singles "Buzzed"; an effervescent track that is reimagined for dancefloors everywhere by GRAMMY½ Award-winning pop...