RUSSELL THOMPKINS, JR.: A Matter Of Style

Russell Thompkins, Jr.

A Matter Of Style

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A collection of new songs from the smooth and soothing, soulfully melodic voice of the Original lead singer of "The Stylistics". Russell Thompkins, Jr. has a voice considered by many to be the finest and most unique of all tenors in all of R&B Music. This

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For over 30 years Russell Thompkins, Jr. has been the Original Lead Singer of The Stylistics. His impeccable falsetto voice led the group to International fame and recognition, recording such hits as:
"You Make Me Feel Brand New", "Betcha By Golly Wow", "People Make The World Go Round", "Hurry Up This Way Again", "You Are Everything" and "Stone In Love With You".

Russell's distinctive falsetto was the driving force and the backbone of the Original Stylistics and it earned them:
(7) Gold albums,(8) Platinum albums,(1) Double platinum album,(4) Platinum singles,(5) Gold singles, (2) Double gold singles. RUSSELL SANG LEAD ON EVERY HIT RECORD OF THE STYLISTICS!

Along with a Grammy nomination in 1974 for "You make Me Feel Brand New," and a plaque on the Walk of Fame in 1994, in center city Philadelphia, including various awards and trophies from around the world. In May of 2004, they were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

This CD shows why Russell is considered to be one of the members of the modern day "Holy Grail of R&B Tenors" along with Eddie Kendricks, Smokey Robinson and Wilbert Hart.

Currently, Russell distinctive falsetto can be heard on new music by Little Brother, Jay-Z and Rapper Ludacris. Fans worldwide will enjoy the voice of Russell Thompkins, Jr., this cd will both amaze and please his fans, young and old, with the kind of music they have come to know and love, because it is "A Matter Of Style"!

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  • A Matter of Style
    author: Silk

    Anything that Russell Thompkins Jr. sings is simply beautiful and I have written another beautiful Love Song just for him and the new Stylistics.

  • author: Snookie Jones

    After giving this CD a thorough listening,,,,I raised the rating to actually...."6" Nice job all the way round! Incredible TRACKS....vocals... I am a thirty [30] year veteran of the record business and I know a "HIT" when I hear one. Nuff said!

  • author: snookie jones

    What a pleasant surprise.....my "homeboy" still has it. Very, very nice album! Tracks...vocals...arrangements...songs..............Thanx

  • Thee Best
    author: Thompkins

    This is one of the best CD's that I have ever hear. Russell please keep up the good work...Truly one of the Greatest of all times. Can't wait to hear the next new CD. Russell Thompkins Jr. is truly one of the greatest entertainers of all time.

  • Russell Thompkins, Jr. is THE MASTER OF SERENITY/SEDUCTION
    author: J.R. (FROM HOBOKEN, N.J.)

    I've followed the Stylistics through the years. I've enjoyed all their records. I felt a bit awful when Russell left the group. Purchasing and enjoying his new release is like having the guys reunite.......even though Russell can hold his own. Russell HAS LOST NOTHING IN HIS SERENITY/SEDUCTION STYLE!

  • The best work I have heard from him
    author: Abduttawwab Altalac

    This is one of the greatest cds I have heard from him. Everyone who hears my cd wants a copy. I pray he keeps up the good work. I loved the Stylistics back in the day, and think his leaving will push him to where he needs to be.

  • Russell, you are the best!! Your new CD is the bomb!
    author: Regina

    A matter of Style is off the hook!! I listen to it over and over! Thanks Russell. Love ya!

  • Still Have The Voice!
    author: Julie Griggs

    The cd is great! You still have the voice you had when you first started out and it was good seeing you and meeting again in New York last November, after not seeing you for five years! Take care, hope to see you again soon. Say hello to Florence for me.

  • What A Pleasure...
    author: WINFREE (cdbaby.com/cd/winfreemb)

    What a pleasure it was to come across this CD! This CD is so remarkable. Every track is reminiscent of the first time Russell captivated an era with his trademark "gifted" tenor voice. On the track,"Embraceable You," his soft melodic voice hypnotizes with a perfectly blended, jazz style...phenomenal! This CD is a must have for any classic, smooth R&B, or jazz lover's collection!

  • Russell Thompkins, Jr. Has a Voice Like Nobody Else !!!
    author: Rick Maki

    His voice is so pure, This guy is in a class by himself. I've been listening to his voice for 30 years & it always makes me feel so good. I love this CD, He sounds the same as he did back in the day...I'll say it again, Nobody else has a voice as good. Russell is #1.

  • This CD is HOT!!
    author: Vivian Johnson

    I love this CD! I've always loved Mr.Thompkins' music. He has such an original sound. I recommend this CD to everyone. I just can't get enough of it.

  • Simply, the best tenor I have ever heard!!!!!!!!!
    author: Bennie

    Since I was a little guy in the Cadets in Philly with Russell, I alway knew this gentleman would be going places while running with your new CD, you have reached the best in your career, thanks for all your great songs.

  • Russell your voice has not changed over the 28 years we met!
    author: Julie

    Russell, you were the best of the Stylistics...I was sad to see you going after knowing you for 28 years...You are "the Stylistics" and still the best!

  • Stil have style!
    author: Julie

    Loved it Russell, you still have that voice...Julie from England.

  • WOW!!!!! Love it
    author: Mfume Muhammad

    I love it's a great CD and I will be purchasing it very soon...Russell you are the only Stylistic and Real!! Love you man!

  • Phenomenal!
    author: MADAMJAZZ

    Phenomenal! I've heard other lead singers that have been around for awhile and I can truly say that hardly any compare witht he golden voice of Russell Thompkins. Unlike some, Russell's voice has withstood the test of time, he must have really taken care of it. A Matter Of Style is a beautiful CD. I find myself playing it over and over.

  • THE most amazing voice of soft soul a legend
    author: Paul (Sonic Sounds) England

    What an awesome way to be reunited with the voice of pure sweet soul music, not a bad track on this album. May this guy for years keep it coming Russell. Just like the old days!!!!!!!

  • It is great, Russell hasn't lost anything, and his rendition of April Fools, Bra
    author: Donald H. Brown

    If you loved the Stylistics, then you will adore this CD, it takes you back to the old days the old Russell, and guys...he hasn't lost a thing, he can still hit all the high tenor notes, and do his trademark hover. This cd makes you in style for his next release.

  • Total eargasmic pleasure...Russell at his best...nuff said
    author: echristie

    This cd has it all, the memories of old in a reborn artist. Will be definitely ordering this for the holidays. God bless Russell Thompkins, Jr. for his gift to us.

  • Everything you'd expect from the lead singer of The Stylistics...fabulous!
    author: Lee "The Voice" Dixon

    I have listened to Russell Thompkins, Jr. over the decades as he led The Stylistics with his inimitable, melodic vocal easy style. Listen to him on the infectious cut, SUMMER LOVE twice and tell me that you don't want to play it again and again...adn again. Betch by gollywoow you'll love it as much as I do! Thank heaven there is still good music recorded and Russell is one who is still doing it!

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