Urban/R&B music you will love

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  • DANI LOVE: Dani Love: The EP

    DANI LOVE: Dani Love: The EP

    She describes her style as "Neo-Jazz," but when you get done listening to this EP, you'll realize that classification only begins to scrape the surface. Over the course of these seven tracks, Love proves that she's adept at seemingly any style you throw at her: soul, smooth funk, straight up R&B, and even hip hop. And while the diversity of the music here is certainly noteworthy, it's her voice that deserves the majority of the accolades. It's one thing to be able to command a track with your vocal skills, but it's another to be able to seemingly convert complex, well-done backing tracks to bit player level once the singing starts. Her smooth (I can't stress that enough) delivery manages to both maintain composure and emote exponentially, taking the hard-hitting kick drum on a track like "What You Made" and soothing its harshest aspects with her layered harmonies. "That's All" is a sparse, piano laced pop jam that looks toward the bright side, while "Get Away" is a slyly crafted he said/she said R&B bouncer that gives Love a chance to show off her rap skills. She steps up to the occasion on both tracks, keeping the lyrics and the melodies sharp and on point. It's that strength and precision that flows through this whole album and makes it one to look out for.

    CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $8.80

  • THE GUMBO BROTHERS: Funky Freedom

    THE GUMBO BROTHERS: Funky Freedom

    This collection of swampy funk is deep in the pocket, right where it should be. The grooves are thick, the vocals are sparse and always add texture to the interplay between the musicians, and the vibes never get bogged down. For a four piece, they crank out a surprisingly full sound, complementing the bass and drums with organ, electric piano, saxophone, and some slick percussion. The lyrics and vocals are pure party soul, designed to get you in tune with the vibe and flow of the music. Songs like "Booty Movin'" give you even more than what you might expect: A tight drum beat, accented with driving organ and guitar that place the listener smack dab in the middle of some wild vocals and a full on groove that splits open for a fantastic sax solo. The Gumbo Brothers say they're "going to hit you with some ass-shakin' funk!" They got that right. Prepare yourself.

    CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $9.99

  • THE BANKHEAD PRESS: The Bankhead Press

    THE BANKHEAD PRESS: The Bankhead Press

    Having perfected their chops as a live band, this six piece San Diego soul outfit does a fine job of capturing that same energy and feel on this, their debut EP. While the grooves are often reminiscent of vintage funk, the overall sound doesn't rely or fixate on one style long enough to warrant any indelible classification. You really get the sense that each of the players here brings his own strengths to the table, as you can hear and feel a lot of different influences, all working together to nail down a vibe that is loose when it needs to be, tight when it should be, and always a lot of fun. The record kicks off hard, jumping into "Searchin," a slinky yet peppy groove that introduces us to Rodney "Buttersticks" Hubbard, a tremendous vocalist who adds a huge amount of style and finesse to these well-crafted tracks. The cuts head in a more mellow direction from there, pulling back on the tempo and really getting to the heart of the soul music that these guys love to play. You'll have a hard time not moving and grooving to this one.

    MP3 price: $8.00

  • DOMINIQUE ELISE: Outside Influence

    DOMINIQUE ELISE: Outside Influence

    Much more than simple spiritual praise music, this collection of songs features a nicely developed R&B sound while incorporating pop angles in the most tasteful of ways. Heavy on melody and smooth with the grooves, these tracks are brimming with positive messages that are both uplifting and honest, wisely taking their subject matter from personal experience and spinning them into songs that are instantly catchy and always articulate. Elise is a fantastic vocalist, whether she's daintily adapting to songs that are serene, or confidently belting out the more upbeat offerings. "The Moon" is a slightly souped-up ballad, a song that touches on the grandeur of life and our ability to grasp what's really "out there." It's followed by "Emergency," a hard hitting jam that, despite the bleakness of the lyrical content, manages to be a feel-good track that gets the blood pumping. It's this optimism that really gives this album its life, and it's also what makes these 12 tracks so appealing and memorable.

    CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $12.97

  • C PHINEAS: C Phineas

    C PHINEAS: C Phineas

    Live band hip hop groups (ones that feature actual musicians providing the backing tracks) are at an instant disadvantage when it comes to putting out a record, because there's not much of a chance that a studio recording is ever going to equal the energy and spectacle of their live show. While it must be endlessly defeating and frustrating, it didn't seem to stand in the way of these cats. Focusing on tight knit grooves and vocal approaches that toggle between lyrically timeless raps and smooth soul singing, this record comes across as fine tuned and controlled, but not holding anything back. Wisely, the bass and horns are in the forefront for the majority of the tracks, laying thick lines for the vocalists lock in with. The drums and keys here, unassuming at first, really become essential in adding those little nods to hip hop that makes these songs really go over. These are some accomplished musicians, so they're also given space to solo and improvise, which cant help but add to the legitimacy and intricacy of these already well crafted songs. It's this impressive playing that really opens up their sound and lends it to accessibility from a wide audience. The playing is spot on and unpredictable, the raps are intelligent and filler-free, and the hooks and melodies are pure soul.

    CD price: $10.00 / MP3 price: $10.00

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  • THE WHISPERS: For Your Ears Only

    THE WHISPERS: For Your Ears Only

    This cd will go down in history along with their mega-hits "rock steady", "as the beat goes on" and "a song for donny". Music of love, life & relationships: a mixture of classic soul, rhythm & blues, jazz and pop. Charting on billboard's r&b/hip hop top 1

    CD price: $13.99 / MP3 price: $13.99

  • STEVIE HOANG: This Is Me

    STEVIE HOANG: This Is Me

    Stevie Hoangs eagerly awaited debut album featuring his hit songs 'Addicted' and 'One Last Try'. check out the hottest new R&B sensation.

    CD price: $12.97 / MP3 price: $11.00

  • AMOS LEE: Amos Lee

    AMOS LEE: Amos Lee

    Folky soul, earthy blues, with songs driven by emotion, passion, and empathy, Amos Lee, a Philadelphia native, distinguishes his latest recording with strong songs that are diverse stylistically and rich in texture.


  • CHANDRA CURRELLEY: Love Songs

    CHANDRA CURRELLEY: Love Songs

    Chandra Currelley presents Urban,Spiritual,Jazz, music that quenches the spiritual appetite through improvisational vocal energy, reminiscent of Ella Fitzgerald and Anita Baker. From the former lead singer of the S.O.S. Band.

    CD price: $13.97 / MP3 price: $13.97

  • AMOS LEE: Amos Lee

    AMOS LEE: Amos Lee

    This Philadelphia native combines a unique breed of folky soul music that draws from influences ranging from Jeff Buckley and Richie Havens to Otis Redding and Sam Cooke.


  • TYRONE WELLS: Snapshot

    TYRONE WELLS: Snapshot

    beautiful lyrics, carefully crafted songs, with an honest, soulful delivery. his songs have been heard on the WB's One Tree Hill and the Mountain, the FX's Rescue Me, and FOX's North Shore.

    CD price: $12.97

  • TERRELL CARTER: Carlela's Reign

    TERRELL CARTER: Carlela's Reign

    This sound is what you have been waiting for terrell has created a fusion of gospel and r&b with a little soul. this is by far terrell carter best work check it out

    CD price: $17.97 / MP3 price: $17.97

  • MASKERADE: Luv Iz Crazi

    MASKERADE: Luv Iz Crazi

    The perfect mix of R&B and Hip-Hop blended together with great songwriting. This album features the smash hit "Amazing" and also "Get to Know Ya". LUV IZ CRAZI is a must have for any R&B collection.

    CD price: $12.98 / MP3 price: $12.98

  • BARRINGTON SCOTT HENDERSON: Best Kept Secret

    BARRINGTON SCOTT HENDERSON: Best Kept Secret

    As a lead singer for the legendary Temptations, experience R&B at its very best with Barrington's soulfully smooth & sexy sounds. His lyrics, melodies and vocal dynamics will truly amaze you.

    CD price: $15.00

  • KAY B: Look No Further

    KAY B: Look No Further

    A vocally charged album filled with R&B ballads, slow jams and up-tempo tracks set to keep the clubs and parties bumping.

    CD price: $14.97 / MP3 price: $12.97