R&B

2009 two CD collection. 1958 saw the Billboard Rhythm & Blues chart extended from 20 to 30 entries, becoming an accurate mirror of the musical tastes of black, and increasingly also, the rest of, Americans. The chart reflected a varied musical mixture...

2009 two CD collection from the Soul superstars. Raised in Gary, Indiana, The Jackson 5 achieved enormous success once signed to the influential Motown label in 1969. They became one of the most successful acts of the '70s, crossing over from the...

2009 two CD collection from the R&B diva, a career spanning collection that contains 33 of Janet's global #1 hits, plus the new hit, 'Make Me,' available on one album for the first time ever. Janet is one of the biggest, best-selling artists in Pop music...

2009 two CD collection from one of the finest R&B vocal groups of the Rock 'n' Roll era. This compilation spans the years 1953-58 and includes their seminal recordings featuring lead vocals from both Clyde McPhatter and Johnny Moore. 50 tracks including...

2009 release. With a tone as big and rich as the state of Texas from where she hails, Gianna offers warmth and beauty with her vocal style and phrasing. With elegant production on 12 songs penned by Gianna and co-written by Kendall Duffie, this album...

2009 release. Tyler Woods is earning his title as "The R&B Sensation" as he's steadily been gaining buzz in Soul music circles. In 9th Wonder, he has one of the biggest names in the production game backing him and on Woods' mix-CD, the R&B Sensation,...

2009 release, the third and final installment in this series devoted to the classic Money label. This final chapter maintains the high quality of the first two volumes and includes four more "from the vaults" tracks for the completists and great...

2009 release, the second volume of rare Soul tracks from Gerry Purcell's New York-based GWP label. Purcell made his money through managing major U.S. middle-of-the-road artists like Eddy Arnold and Al Hirt. His entry into the R&B field was largely...

2009 release, the long-awaited seventh installment in this Girl Group series and the first in five years. The 26 tracks here span the years 1962-1967, with 18 of them new to CD with eight of the selections are previously unissued in any form. Among them...

2009 release, the first time on CD for this rare Soul Funk classic from 1980. The driving force behind the band was producer Norman Connors, who used a full array of players to deliver his full bodied signature sound. Album includes "You're a Star"; and...

2009 release, the 10th installment in the Soul Togetherness series. This is yet another collection of massive modern Soul dancefloor monsters. As Japan becomes a force in fine new Soul music we bring you this year's killer cuts by Root Soul and 45, while...

2009 release, a 'special' installment in Kent Records' excellent Birth of Soul compilation series. This edition focuses on the Chicago scene and it's significant contributions towards the evolution and arrival of 1960s Soul. Features 24 tracks including...