VARIOUS ARTISTS: The Sweet Spot

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The Sweet Spot

© 2004 Starlight Beats and Breaks (805487404620)

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A star- stellar collection of lounge and dance songs covering the musical spectrums of downtempo, nu-jazz, soul, latin-sass, jazzy drum and bass, and reggae-tinged classics featuring The Vineyard, Gavin Hardkiss, Karina Nistal, Jake Childs,& more...

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Houston, Texas- Starlight Beats and Breaks releases their next CD compilation with special performances by various soulful vocalists on "The Sweet Spot". The CD unites featured singer/songwriters for a beautifully complimentary recording. The titillating, all-female record is a 15-song compilation from the private collections of Houston's leading producers and lady vocalists. These talented women were all once part of PM Funk's "Ladies Night," the popular live internet radio show broadcasted on earthwire.net.This enjoyable collection delves into jazzy grooves, lounge, latin sass, downtempo, and reggae-tinged classics. "The Sweet Spot" also includes mixes by Juniper and San Fransisco DJ/Producer Gavin Hardkiss. Starlight Beats and Breaks record label was founded by members of one of the longest running dj/mc/producer crews in Houston called the Rebel Crew. The Rebel Crew along with an extended family of veteran musicians and producers has cultivated an independent record label with a world class sound. Look out for many quality releases from this Texas label.
(copyright fahrenheit-media relations 2004)

Featured Artists:
Michele Thibeaux - Bring the Music, Wonder Why
Karina Nistal- Samba Love, Muchos Chavos
Juniper - Wonder Why Remix
Shina Rae - Three Fold, Majic Carpet Vibe, Never Change
Perseph One - Never Change
Dj SoulFree - That Kinda Love
Kash - Tantra and Cest La Vie
Margaret Menchaca - Lies
Thuy-Linh - Downtown
Cyd Marie - Still Waiting, Come Back With My Love

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  • These artists are even better in person!
    author: Eric

    I have been a big fan of this "Crew" of artists for a long time. With ties to the Rebel Crew, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed. It is very refreshing to find music of this caliber in this day and age. Keep up the good work Joe B! If you ever get to H-Town check out a Starlight Party, you won't be disappointed.

  • This satisfying mix of women and song couldn't be sweeter.
    author: Philadelphia Weekly

    Believe it or not, Houston isn't just a breeding ground for rappers with diamond encrusted grills, as recent discoveries MC's Mike Jones and Paul Wall have shown. There are other things popping beneath the surface, like female vocalists ready to add melodious sultriness to any alt-dance groove they get served. That's the best way to describe this compilation, which shows just how much talent Space City is keeping underwraps. Michele Thibeaux, Cyd Marie and Karina Nistal are a few of the grand dames who appear repeatedly throughout the album, with producers Rebel Crew captain Joe B. and Mark Sound choosing a bevy of sounds to accompany these ladies' vocal riffing. Whether it's Shina Rae getting the electronic dub treatment on "Threefold" or Kash getting exotically remixed by San Fran DJ Gavin Hardkiss on "Tantra", the album takes a different turn with each track. This makes The Sweet Spot one of the few dance albums that doesn't sound like a repetitive loop. This satisfying mix of women and song couldn't be sweeter.

  • The Sweet Spot - Album Review
    author: Gracie Chavez-Fahrenheit Media Relations

    The Sweet Spot is a breathtaking CD uniting performances by various soulful singer/songwriters for a complimentary recording. The enticing, all-female 15-song record was compiled from the private collections of Houston’s leading lady vocalists, which feature the lyrical stylings of Michelle Thibeaux, Karina Nistal, Shina Rae, Cyd Marie, Kash plus more. These talented women were all once part of “Ladies’ Night,” a flourishing live Internet radio show. This enjoyable dance collection produced by The Vineyard delves into downtempo, jazzy grooves, drum & bass, house, Latin-sass (Nistal’s “Samba Love”) and even a reggae-tinged classic—Shina’s “Three Fold.” The Sweet Spot also includes remixes by Austin’s Juniper (Thibeaux’s brilliant “Wonder Why”) and San Francisco DJ/producer Gavin Hardkiss (Kash’s über-sexy “Tantra”). Cyd Marie’s upbeat “Come Back with my Love” and expectant “Still Waiting;” plus beat stylist Jake Childs and vocalist Margaret Menchaca’s deceitfully effervescent "Lies” are some other CD luminaries. While some of the duets miss the spot and other cuts may not sweeten the palette, The Sweet Spot offers enough goodies for you to choose from. The stellar compilation is a beaming super nova shining at the moment that may eventually go back to its original brightness, but the rock-solid performances will make The Sweet Spot’s star shine without end.

  • Impressive mix !
    author: Amy S.

    An impressive mix of uniquely talented artists. The album is a collection of seductive sirens who will entice the listener to return time after time for an opportunity to hear their beautiful and mysterious songs once more.

  • Review of The Sweet Spot breakout single "Lies"
    author: URB Magazine vol. 14 #120/Graham Edwards

    Jake Childs feat. Margaret Menchaca "Lies" (Housetown) Jake Childs provides some soulful house grooves with "Lies." It is one fine cut of cocktail-sipping, sunset-watching house that you can dance to without breaking a sweat. Why? Cause those sweet vox by the lady Margaret Menchaca will keep you cool. Johnny Fiasco's remix on the flip is pretty damn fresh to.

  • it's great music!
    author: Gi Dussalt

    Gi Dussalt is the Co-Host and Co-Producer of the radio show The Upper Room with Joe Kelley on WVOF 88.5FM in Fairfield, CT. Listening to this cd on cdbaby.com he was very impressed and will be playing The Sweet Spot on their radio show.

  • This compilation features some of Houston's best female artists.
    author: FeedBack Magazine

    Various Artists> The Sweet Spot (Starlight Beats and Breaks) This compilation features some of Houston's best female vocalists including Michelle Thibeaux, Karina Nistal and Margaret Menchaca. The beats are produced and remixed by regional artists such as Houston's Jake Childs and Austin's Juniper. Gavin Harkiss also contributes a remix of "Tantra" by Kash. Many of the women who perform on "The Sweet Spot" were once part of "Ladies Night," a live internet radio show. These soul sisters bust out some major emissions on this diverse cd. The music varies greatly and includes r&b, house, drum & bass and deep, jazzy grooves. Everyone seems to have their favorite two or three tracks on the compilation........."",you can't play this album through without getting the urge to shuck and jive. My favorite track is "Come Back with My Love" by Cyd Marie, which drips with attitude and soul.

  • sweet and tasty!
    author: Stompbox!

    As the disc spins, slices of melody are peeled and served to you like fresh citrus: aromatic and refreshing.

  • Their varied textures and wily beats render each song an island of sorts......
    author: The Houston Press

    Spacey, hypnotic and addictive, "Downtown" -- featuring the ghostly echoes of Thuy-Linh -- is the top offering, while album opener "Bring the Music" is as close to a median as you'll find on here. The eminently danceable, polished and poppy "Lies" also resonates. "That Kinda Love" shines too-- it's a lovely way for the album to wander off, optimistic yet noncommittal, memorable yet coy. The same could be said for the disc as a whole.

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