Cynthia Jones ''Gotta Soul''

Cynthia Jones

''Gotta Soul''

Notes:
Release Date: April 29, 2008

Tracklisting:
01.. Intro
02.. Live Right
03.. If
04.. Midnight
05.. God Said
06.. Love Jones
07.. Im in Christ
08.. Take me Back
09.. Gotta Soul
10.. Testimony
11.. Something About That Name
12.. No Apology
13.. Gotta Soul (Two Step Mix)
14.. Taste and See
15.. Something About The Name (dance mix)
16.. Outro

CYNTHIA JONES is the powerful neo soul gospel who is quickly becoming a big voice in the music industry. The NC Announcer's Guild Prestige Award Winner has touched the lives of so many people, from all walks of life, from the churched to the unchurched, uplifting the kingdom of God through her lyrically uncompromising style of music.
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Source: Internet

Bootsy Collins ''Tha Funk Capital Of The World''

Bootsy Collins

''Tha Funk Capital Of The World''

Notes:
Year Of Release: April 2011
Label: Megaforce Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Dub
Quality: mp3
Bitrate: 320kbps
Total Time: 01:19:32 min
Total Size: 182Mb

Tracklisting:
1 Spreading Hope Like Dope (Intro) Collins 1:46
2 Hip Hop @ Funk U Collins, Jackson, Moore, Snoop Dogg… 4:10
3 Mirrors Tell Lies Collins, Jennings 5:10
4 JB -- Still the Man Collins, Dorsey, Dorsey, Sharpton 4:30
5 Freedumb (When-Love-Becomes-a-Threat) Collins, West 4:04
6 After These Messages Collins, Frank Waddy, Jackson… 4:53
7 Kool Whip Ade', Collins, Mingo 4:13
8 The Real Deal Cheatham, Collins, Johnson 3:54
9 Don't Take My Funk Collins, Collins, Womack 5:24
10 If Looks Could Kill Collins, Roberts 4:06
11 Minds Under Construction Carroll, Collins, Hughes 6:37
12 Siento Bombo Collins, Johnson, Ruiz 4:02
13 The Jazz Greats (A Tribute to Jazz) Carter, Collins, Davis, Duke… 3:57
14 Garry Shider Tribute Clinton, Collins, Shider 3:29
15 Stars Have No Names (They Just Shine) Arnold, Collins, Dunn 5:10
16 Chocolate Caramel Angel Collins, Jennings 6:57
17 Yummy, I Got the Munchies Collins, Musiq (Soulchild)… 7:02

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Source: Internet

Norman Jay MBE ''Good Times 7'' (Let The Good Times Roll)

Norman Jay MBE

''Good Times 7''

(Let The Good Times Roll)

Notes:
Label: Resist
Release Date: 2007

Tracklisting:
CD1
1. Doug Lazy – Let It Roll
2. Charles Dockins – Only You (Feat Lynette Smith)
3. Eddie Kendricks – He’s A Friend
4. Pride N Politix – Nights
5. 4Hero – Morning Child
6. Lupe Fiasco – Kick Push
7. Outside – The Plan
8. Nicole Willis & Soul Investigators – A Perfect Kind Of Love
9. The Velvelettes – Lonely Lonely Girl I Am
10. Antoine Clamaran – Keep On Tryin’ (Feat Emily Chick Hott 22 Remix)
11. Modaji – Grass Is Greener
12. Sasso – Agua Y Luz
CD2
1. Bare Knuckle Soul – Just Right
2. Nina Simone – Here Comes The Sun
3. Salena Jones – Morning Dew
4. Mario Biondi/The High Five Quintet – I Can’t Keep From Crying Sometimes
5. Extended Spirit – Sista Riddim
6. Fela Ransome Kuti – Water Get No Enemy
7. D Train – Children Of The World
8. Shalamar – Attention To My Baby
9. MC Lyte – Cha Cha Cha
10. Joy Denalane – Soweto ’76-’06
11. Eddie Holman – Time Will Tell
12. The Love Affair – Bringing On Back The Good Times

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Al Kent ''Secret Sounds''

Al Kent

''Secret Sounds''
( BBE Records, 2009 )

Notes:
Label:BBE
Catalog#:none
Format:9 x File
Country:UK
Released:09 Dec 2009
Bitrate:320 kbps

Tracklisting:
1 I Like It 6:16
2 Come Back Home 5:33
3 Get Get Get Down Down 6:18
4 Disco Sex 6:56
5 Get Funky 7:57
6 Mint Minus 4:51
7 Reverb Is Your Friend 6:15
8 Strung Out 4:27
9 Tenner Rap 5:29

Al Kent ''Secret Sounds'' E.P. here (no pw).

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Herbie Hancock ''Watermelon Man The Ultimate Hancock!''

Herbie Hancock

''Watermelon Man The Ultimate Hancock!''
( Compilation, 2010 )

Notes:
Year Of Release: June 22, 2010
Label: 101 DISTRIBUTION
Quality: mp3 | Joint Stereo
Bitrate: 320 kbps | 44.1 Khz
Total Time: 02 h 17 min 27 sec
Total Size: 314.96 mb

Tracklisting:
CD1
01. Watermelon Man
02. A Tribute To Someone
03. And What If I Don't
04. A Jump Ahead
05. Cantaloupe Island
06. Oliloqui Valley
07. Maiden Voyage
08. The Eye Of The Hurricane
09. Dolphin Dance
10. The Sorcerer
11. The story of watermelon man (interview)
CD2
12. Sly
13. Watermelon Man
14. Steppin' In It
15. Butterfly
16. Doin' It
17. 4 A.M.
18. Everybody's Broke
19. Rock It

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Vincent Montana Jr. ''That’s What Love Does'' 12''

Vincent Montana Jr.

''That’s What Love Does'' 12''
FEATURING WILLIAM “SMOKE” HOWARD / MAXI-SINGLE (2006)

Note:
Is recommended to anyone who has never heard it but has even the slightest interest in the sound of 70's classic Philly Soul. Track #2, The original version of the song, Is a perfect example of Vincent Montana Jr’s expertise for the intricate crafting and production responsible for the lush background environment in many Philly classics by artists such as M.F.S.B, The Salsoul Orchestra, The Philly Sound Orchestra, The Montana Sextet and many others. The vocals are provided by William “Smoke” Howard whom was with Philadelphia International Records 70's group”The Ebonys“. Smoke’s vocals blend perfectly alongside the instrumentation with Montana on vibes which are crystal clear and right up out front of the track. Great mastering of a great tune long with remixes including an instrumental version & vibe solo.

Tracklisting:
1 – That’s What Love Does (Louis Benedetti’s Club Vox)
2 – That’s What Love Does (Vincent Montana, Jr. Original Mix)
3 – That’s What Love Does (Louis Benedetti’s Classic Dub)
4 – That’s What Love Does (Louis Benedetti’s Reprise Dub)
5 – That’s What Love Does (Vibeapella)
6 – That’s What Love Does (Vincent Montana, Jr. Instrumental)
7 – That’s What Love Does (Louis Benedetti’s Radio Edit)

Short comment:
William Howard, known as "SMOKE", a veteran performer, is a soulful entertainment messenger of "Life & Love". A native of Bristol, TN, "Smoke" formed the group "The Fabulous Nu-Tones" while in college and wrote and recorded their first release, "Our Love Was Destined To Be" / "I'm Not Worthy", on Vinyl while attending Tennessee State University. After college, his singing career took off when he led and managed a number of East Coast bands including South Jersey's "Black Smoke". Then, in the mid-1990s, "Smoke", as lead singer of The Ebonys, brought new life to the sound of Philadelphia with his rugged and powerful voice- slammin' the 90s with a dose of the great hits that made The Ebonys famous. His list of accomplishments also includes featured vocalist on "That's What Love Does" written and produced by Vincent Montana, Jr.; lead vocalist on Asphalt Jungle's Billboard charted single "Freakin' Time"; first class performer having shared the stage with such greats as Al Green, Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes, Billy Paul, Chi-lites, Delfonics, Heatwave, Intruders, Ohio Players, Stylistics, Blue Magic etc; and now, solo recording artist.
Making his first trip to North Wales in the United Kingdom in October of 2009, "Smoke" did an impromptu performance of "That's What Love Does", a song that is well known on the UK dance scene. He returned to North Wales to do an encore performance in March, 2010, less than six months after his first performance.
"Smoke" resides in the Philadelphia area and continues to be active in keeping the sound of Philadelphia alive. He has completed his second solo CD entitled Give Me Your Heart.
Whether it be a funky, mid-tempo groove, a hip-hop inspired cut, or a heartfelt ballad, "Smoke" delivers, as only "Smoke" can, Smokin' Sounds With A Message You Can Dance To!!!

By Pier

Beastie Boys " The In Sound From Way Out!"

Beastie Boys

"The In Sound From Way Out!"

Released: 1996

Label: Capital Records/Grand Royal

Catalog: CDP 7243 8 33590 2 8

Tracklisting:

01) Groove Holmes (02:31)

02) Sabrosa (03:32)

03) Namaste (03:528)

04) Pow (02:15)

05) Son Of Neckbone (03:23)

06) In 3's (02:19)

07) Eugene's Lament (02:10)

08) Bobo On The Corner (01:18)

09) Shambala (03:15)

10) Lighten Up (02:45)

11) Ricky's Theme (03:44)

12) Transitions (02:35)

13) Drinkin' Wine (04:40)

Notes:

"The In Sound From Way Out!" is an album of instrumentals, many of which were originally released on the albums "Check Your Head" and "Ill Comunication".

The title and cover art concept were borrowed from the Perrey & Kingsley's album of the same name.

A testament to the talent of the Beastie Boys is that even a compilation of instrumental cuts, all previously released (although some admittedly on limited-run singles), could remain relevant to the music world. Not only this album is intriguing, but it could be argued to be the greatest statement of the threesome's musicianship. In their existence, the Beasties have transmuted themselves from a streetwise hardcore band, to a bratty white-boy rap collective, to a more sincere rap trio, to indie-funk-soul-punk-rap innovators.
These instrumental interludes started popping up in the last of these phases, and play like groove-funk soundtracks to '70s films that never were. From most artists, a collection such as this one would seem self-serving and pretentious, but these are the Beastie Boys!

Credits:

Recorded by: Beastie Boys & Mario Cataldo Jr.

Engineer & producer: Mario Cataldo Jr.

Artwork & photography: Eli Bonerz

Personnel:

Bass: Adam Yauch

Drums: Mike D

Electric Guitar: Adam Horowitz

Keyboards: Mark Ramos Nishita aka Money Mark

Percussion: Eric Bobo

Violin: Eugene Gore

By MasterFunk

Vincent Montana, Jr. Featuring Double Exposure ''You Are My Everything'' 12''

Vincent Montana, Jr. Featuring Double Exposure

''You Are My Everything'' 12''
( 12'' Disco Single, Philly Sound Works Records, 2006 )
Catalog # PSW 12004

Tracklisting:
A You Are My Everything (Louis Benedetti Vox)
Featuring - Double Exposure
Remix - Louis Benedetti
B1 You Are My Everything (Reprise Dub)
Featuring - Double Exposure
Remix - Louis Benedetti
B2 You Are My Everything (Vincent Montana, Jr. Instrumental)

Notes:
Format:Vinyl, 12"
Country:US
Released:2006

By Pier

The New Mastersounds Featuring: Dionne Charles ''Plug & Play''

The New Mastersounds Featuring: Dionne Charles

''Plug & Play''

( One Note Records, 2008 )

Notes:
Released: Jun 2008
www.myspace.com/newmastersounds

Tracklisting:
1. Hole In The Bag (3:22)
2. I Mean It So feat. Dionne Charles (3:45)
3. Thermal Bad (4:09)
4. Looking For An Answer feat. Dionne Charles (3:29)
5. Altitude (5:58)
6. Kuna Matata (3:19)
7. Chrysalis (3:29)
8. Idris (3:49)
9. All We Can Do feat. Dionne Charles (4:45)
10. Beyond The Bleak Horizon (5:14)
11. King Comforter feat. Dionne Charles (3:51)

Comments:
"Like Fred Wesley & The New JB's, Bobby Byrd, Marva Whitney or Maceo & The Macks in their day, the Mastersounds know groove and furrow it out like hogs on truffles." Jambase Review

"Here's a marriage made in heaven: The New Mastersounds with Dionne Charles." Mark Lamarr - BBC Radio Two

"There is a good reason why these guys are the daddies of the UK scene and it is all in this album. Soul, Afro-funk, New Orleans-Funk and one blinding piece of Soul-Jazz. Plug & Play is simply a non-stop party". Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show

"The New Mastersounds are an organ-heavy group from Northern England who are in love with old American boogaloo records of all stripes (jazz, soul, funk and whatever else gets you on the dancefloor). Beloved for their energetic live shows, the New Mastersounds are joined here (about half the time) by Dionne Charles, a ferocious R&B belter who triumphs on tunes like "All We Can Do" and "Looking For An Answer." While it may initially seem like the band's appeal is limited to mod-suited soul nostalgia, jam rockers, crate diggers and night clubbers will definitely dig the New Mastersounds". Nick Dedina, Rhapsody.com

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Chris Joss ''Presents Monomaniacs''

Chris Joss

''Presents Monomaniacs''

Note:
French multi-instrumentalist and music producer extraordinaire Chris Joss is back again with a new album Monomaniacs Volume 1. Like a long lost vintage LP plucked from a time capsule buried sometime in the 1970’s this album brings Joss back to a distinctly traditional and dusty funk groove. Recalling the iconic blaxploitation and grindhouse film soundtracks of that era, Monomaniacs is filled with ricocheting breakbeats, whirlwinds of wah-wah, rubber-band basslines, cosmic organs, and even a few shredding rock guitars to put some hair on your chest.

Tracklisting:
1 We got some (pts 1&2)
2 Optical
3 Kali flowers
4 Re-Volt
5 Ford Mustard Cutter
6 Keep on diggin`
7 Mo lovin`
8 Shafro
9 Backbeating
10 Highway 75
11 Within
12 Jha Mon

Source: Internet

By Bill

Various Artists ''The Acid Jazz Test Part 4''

Various Artists

''The Acid Jazz Test Part 4''
( Compilation Moonshine Music Records, 1996 )

Tracklisting:
1. Jhelisa - Whirl Keeps Turning
2. Sound Assembly - Deep
3. Outside - Journeyman Part 1
4. A One - Up There
5. Toledo - Beat Up Thunderbird
6. Oversoul 7 - Whats The Deal
7. Jalal - In The Shade Of The Light
8. I Speak - Warm Reception
9. Chop Shop - Brooklyn Keeps On Taking It
10. Cool Breeze - Cant Deal With This
11. Broun Fellinis - Soulogik Syntax

Credits:
Michael D. Ahearn (Producer)
Matt Cooper (Conductor)
Matt Cooper (Producer)
Matt Cooper (Engineer)
Matt Cooper (String Arrangements)
Lee Hamblin (Mixing), Imani (Vocals)
Steven Levy (Arranger), Steven Levy (Executive Producer)
Steven Levy (Art Direction)
Steven Levy (Compilation Producer)
Danny Saber (Producer)
Adrian Sherwood (Producer), Yogi (Producer)
Jhelisa (Producer)
Jhelisa (Performer)
Charlie Lexton (Producer)
Jono Podmore (Engineer)
Outside (Performer)
The Broun Fellinis (Producer)
The Broun Fellinis (Performer)
Toledo (Performer), A-One (Performer)
Chop Shop (Performer)
Duncan Millar (Producer)
Rome (Producer)
Jalal (Performer)
Cool Breeze (Performer)
Sound Assembly (Performer)
Jeff Aguila (Artwork)
Jeff Aguila (Design)
Adam Pendse (Guitar (Acoustic))
Kevin Gordon (Arranger)
Kevin Gordon (Producer)
Andreas Allen (Engineer)
Andreas Allen (Mixing)
Alex Myers (Engineer)

Note:
Release Date: February 06, 1996

Review:
Outside's "Journeyman" and Jhelisa's "Whirl Keeps Turning" are a few of the highlights on the overdone fourth volume of the Acid Jazz Test series from Moonshine.
By Keith Farley, All Music Guide

Source: Internet

For Real ''Free''

For Real

''Free''
( Rowdy Records, 1996 )
Catalog # 75444 37013 2

Tracklisting:
1 Intro 0:55
2 Like I Do 4:06
3 Good Morning Sunshine 4:13
4 Hold Me 3:56
5 So In Love 4:20
6 Remember 4:23
7 Will You Love Me 4:20
Producer - Mario Winans
8 The Saddest Song I Ever Heard 4:39
Producer - Daryl Simmons
9 Nothing Without You 4:45
10 How Can I Get Close To You 4:08
11 Love Will Be Waiting At Home 5:16
Producer - Babyface
12 For All Of My Life 3:56
Producer - Stephen Bray, Tony Sheppard
13 Free 5:09
Producer - Craig B

Credits & Notes:
Producer - Dallas Austin (tracks: 1 to 5, 10) , Soulshock (tracks: 6, 9, 13)
BIEM/GEMA
Made In The EC.
Barcode: 754443701320
Format:Album
Country:Europe
Released:1996
More credits here.

Biography by John Bush (AMG):
The female R&B quartet For Real formed in 1993, releasing their first album, It's a Natural Thang, one year later on A&M Records. Promoted by their inclusion on the multi-platinum soundtrack to the film Waiting to Exhale, the group moved to Rowdy Records in 1996 and released Free.

Review by Leo Stanley (AMG):
For Real's second album, Free, is an exceptional set of contemporary R&B that straddles the line between swingbeat and old-school vocal harmonies. Even when the songs are weak, the quintet sings with passion and conviction, making Free a joyous, infectious record.

By Pier

Chaz Jankel "Looking At You"

Chaz Jankel

"Looking At You"
( LP A&M Records, 1985 )
Catalog # 395 035-1

Tracklisting:
A1 Hard Music 5:40
A2 Tonight's Our Night 4:11
A3 Rhythm In My Life 4:08
A4 Little Eva 5:00
A5 Eastern Light 4:15
B1 Number One 7:18
B2 Tell Me, Tell Me 4:14
B3 Looking At You 5:28
B4 The Boy On The Bridge 4:16
B5 Love Rhythms 4:03

Personnel & Credits:
Philip Bagenal , Producer
Andrew Brown, Viola
Charlie Charles , Percussion, Drums
Jeff Daly, Saxophone
Martin Ditcham, Latin American Rhythm
Geraldo & His Orchestra , Latin American Rhythm
Zeus B Held Programming, Producer
Chas Jankel Guita, Percussion, Keyboards, Programming, Vocals, Producer
Germaine Johnson , Vocals
Caroline LaVelle Strings, Cello
Liz Layton , Violin
Andy Macintosh , Saxophone
Tessa Niles , Vocals
Steve Rance Programming
Johnathan Rees, Violin
Terry Roberts, Vocals
Paul Samuelson Programming
Tim Sanders , Saxophone
Chris Taylor , Latin American Rhythm
Robert Taylor Keyboards, Programming
Peter Van Hooke
Derek Watkins Trumpet, Arranger
Norman Watt-Roy, Guitar (Bass)
Kenny Young, Vocals (bckgr)

By Celo

My Favourite Sound© Presents: ''The Papa Rodriguez Tribute'' - The Early Years

My Favourite Sound© Presents:

''The Papa Rodriguez Tribute''
The Early Years
(Selected & Compiled by JP)

Tracklisting:
Aleems - Release Yourself (Aleems Mix)
Arthur Baker - Jazzy Break Down (Instrumental)
B-Beat Girls - Beat Classic (Vocal)
Davy DMX - One For The Treble (Fresh) (Instrumental )
Fantasy Three - Summer (Vocal)
Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel - White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) (Long Version)
Hardrock Soul Movement - The Beat Is Mine (12'' Extended Version)
Ice-T - You Played Yourself
Imperial Brothers - We Come To Rock (Club Version)
K-Matic - Breakin' In Space (Vocal)
Konk - Konk Party (Master Cylinder's Jam) (New York City Club Mix)
Kurtis Blow - Party Time (Club Mix)
Living Colour - Funny Vibe (Instrumental Mix)
Run DMC - Jam Master Jay (Vocal)
Special Request - Take It To The Max
The Russell Brothers - The Party Scene (Short Version)
The Smurfs - Smurf For What It's Worth (Instrumental)
Time Zone - The Wild Style (Original Mix Instrumental)
Whodini - Magic's Wand (Extended Mix)
Xena - On The Upside (Vocal)

Notes:
Format: Compilation
Compiled & Selected By JP
A My Favourite Sound© Production, 2010
Foto courtesy of Michele Nucci (Copyright © 2010, All rights reserved)

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Mandingo Featuring Foday Musa Suso "Watto Sitta"

Mandingo Featuring Foday Musa Suso

"Watto Sitta"
( LP Celluloid Records, 1984, France )
Catalog # CELL 6103

Tracklisting:
A1 - Harima
Synthesizer [Yamaha Dx7] - Herbie Hancock
A2 - Muso
A3 - Natural Dancer
B1 - Kansala
B2 - Dewgal
Synthesizer [Yamaha Dx7] - Herbie Hancock
B3 - Don't Worry
Djembe [Jimbeh] - Manu Washington

Personnel & Credits:
Artwork By [Album Design, Illustration] - Lester Dore
Backing Vocals - Isatou Walker , Nora Harris , Robin Robinson
Bass - Joe Thomas
Congas, Bongos [Morrocan], Bells [Frafra], Shekere, Percussion [Gnouan Clappers, Turtle Shell] - Adam Rudolph
Drum Programming [Dmx] - Bill Laswell , Foday Musa Suso
Drums - Hamid Drake
Engineer [Assistant, Evergreen] - Hahn Rowe
Engineer [Assistant, Studiomedia] - Sam Fishkin
Engineer [Recording] - Rob Stevens
Guitar - Abdul Hakeen
Kora, Kora [Dousongonni], Kalimba, Talking Drum, Lead Vocals, Arranged By, Written-by - Foday Musa Suso
Mastered By - Howie Weinberg
Mixed By - Dave Jerden
Other [Administration] - Roger Trilling
Percussion [Chatan], Talking Drum - Aiyb Dieng
Performer [Dundungo] - Reymond Sillah
Photography [Back] - D. Shigley
Producer - Bill Laswell , Foday Musa Suso

Notes:
Produced for Material OAO
Recorded at Evergreen Studio, New York City, and Studiomedia, Evanston, Illinois
Mixed at El Dorado, Los Angeles, California
Mastered at Mastedisk, New York City.
(C) 1984 Mandingo Music
(P) & (C) 1984 Celluloid Records
Distributed by Mélodie Distribution , Made in France

Review:
Mandingo was Foday Musa Suso's band for this Afropop/dance/fusion album from 1985. Suso is a Mandingo griot, a hereditary musician from Gambia and master of the kora, a sort of African guitar that sounds a lot like a cross between a harp and a banjo. Here he plays the kora and several other instruments and sings, backed by African and non-African players of African and non-African instruments, including Herbie Hancock on keyboard for "Harima" and "Dewgal."
The music is lively and fun, even with what sounds like a drum machine banging away with the more traditional percussion. I'm generally not a big fan of this kind of hybrid, as the non-traditional part often clashes with the rest, but it works pretty well here. It's instantly accessible and infectious.
From: Amazon.com (Copyright © 2010, All rights reserved)

By Celo

Captain Rock ''The Return Of Capt. Rock'' 12''

Captain Rock

''The Return Of Capt. Rock'' 12''
( 12'' Disco Single, NIA Records, 1983 )
Catalog # NI 1236

Tracklisting:
A The Return Of Capt. Rock 8:23
B The Return Of Capt. Rock (Instrumental) 6:30

Credits:
Producer, Arranged By - The Fantastic Aleems
Written-By - Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde, T. Aleem, T. Aleem

Notes:
Format:Vinyl, 12", 33 1/3 RPM
Country:US
Released:1983
First Pressing On White Promo 1983 Label is Titled
"The Return Of Captain Rock",
The 2nd Pressing On The Gold 1983 Label is Titled
"The Return Of Capt. Rock"
The 3rd Pressing On The Beige 1983 Label is Titled
"The Return Of Capt. Rock"
The 4th Pressing On The Green 1984 Label is Titled
"Return Of Capt. Rock"
Produced and arranged for Aleem Productions.
Published by West Kenya Music - ASCAP.
(P) 1983 NIA Records

Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos ''This Is Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos''

Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos

''This Is Gizelle Smith & The Mighty Mocambos''
( Légère Recordings Records, 2009 )

Tracklisting:
1. Working Woman 3:07
2. The Time Is Right For Love 2:51
3. Hold Fast 3:32
4. Coffee High 3:03
5. Everything Holds Blame 3:16
6. Free Vibes 2:16
7. Gonna Get You 3:46
8. Love Alarm 3:53
9. Snake Charmer 2:49
10. Magic Time Machine 3:09
11. Out Of Fashion 3:50
12. Nothing For Nothing 3:05

Note:
Original Release Date: October 19, 2009

Review:
A fantastically funky full length set from Gizelle Smith -- a hell of a great singer who's really been winning our ears with her funky 45s -- now stepping out with an even more badass sound in the space of this album! Gizelle's groove is right up there with the hippest female singers in the deep funk underground -- and the backings by The Mighty Mocambos are forged in years of funky 45 experience -- razor sharp, with an especially great edge on the drums -- which seem to drive all the other instruments in the combo! There's no hoke at all in the production, either -- no fake-retro styles, just a clean, clear, classic approach to funky soul that makes the set an instantly timeless gem -- one of those records you could have picked up 30 years back, and will definitely be playing again 30 years from now. Titles include "Snake Charmer", "Coffee High", "Everything Holds Blame", "Gonna Get You", "Out Of Fashion", "Love Alarm", "Hold Fast", "The Time Is Right For Love", "Magic Time Machine", and "Nothing For Nothing" -- plus an instrumental of "Free Vibes".
© 1996-2010, Dusty Groove America, Inc.

http://www.myspace.com/gizellesmithmusic

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By Pier

The Souljazz Orchestra ''Rising Sun''

The Souljazz Orchestra

''Rising Sun''
( 2xLP Strut Records, 2010 )
Catalog # STRUT058LP

Tracklisting:
1 Awakening 2:51
2 Agbara 4:58
3 Negus Negast 5:03
4 Lotus Flower 5:19
5 Mamaya 4:20
6 Serenity 7:53
7 Consecration 7:35
8 Rejoice Pt. 1 2:20
9 Rejoice Pt. 2 5:10

Notes:
Format:2 x Vinyl, LP, Album
Country:UK
Released:2010

Biography:
A multi-cultural, high-energy collective from Ottawa, Ontario, the Souljazz Orchestra -- featuring keyboardist Pierre Chrétien, alto saxophonist Zakari Frantz, baritone saxophonist Ray Murray, tenor saxophonist Steve Patterson, and percussionist Marielle Rivard, all of whom are also vocalists -- took root in 2002 and debuted with a fully developed sound that fused Latin and African jazz, funk, and Afro-Beat. The group’s first album was Uprooted, released in 2005 on the Funk Manchu label, but it was the overtly political 2006 single “Mista President,” off second album Freedom No Go Die (Do Right!), that really increased their audience, voted to the number nine spot in the 2006 Top 30 of BBC DJ Gilles Peterson's Worldwide program. Manifesto, the third Souljazz Orchestra album, was released in 2008. Two years later, they moved to the higher-profile Strut label for Rising Sun, another Peterson favorite.
By Andy Kellman (AMG)

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By Pier

MFS Radio Presents: ”Gettin’ Hot Volume 5 - Old School Instrumentals” Music For Your Happiness

MFS Radio Presents:

”Gettin’ Hot Volume 5 - Old School Instrumentals”
Music For Your Happiness

Tracklisting:
01 - George Clinton - Atomic Dog
02 - Vicious 4 - Getting To The Point
03 - Kurtis Blow - Party Time
04 - Fresh 3 Mc's - Fresh
05 - Jamose - Dance To The Megablast
06 - Malcolm X - No Sell Out
07 - Kurtis Blow - Nervous
08 - Monzie D & Too Quick - Intelligence
09 - T Ski Valley - Valley Style
10 - Roxanne Shante - Go On Girl
11 - Run DMC - The Ave
12 - K-Rob Vs Rammelzee - Beat Bop
*** Bonus Track - Latifah - Wrath Of My Madness (Madapella)

Note:
All instrumental/b-side versions or dub versions
Selected By JP
A My Favourite Sound© Production, 2010

Jesse Johnson ''Shockadelica''

Jesse Johnson

''Shockadelica''
( LP A&M Records, 1986 )
Catalog # 395122-1

Tracklisting:
01. Change Your Mind
02. Crazay (feat. Sly Stone)
03. Baby Let's Kiss
04. A Better Way
05. Do Yourself A Favour
06. She (I Can't Resist)
07. Addiction
08. Tonite
09. Burn You Up
10. Black In America
***Bonus track: Get To Know Ya

Personnel:
Jesse Johnson: guitar & lead voice
Michael Baker: guitars & vocals
Sonny Thompson, Keith Lewis & Tim Bradley: keyboards & vocals
Gerry Hubbard: bass & vocals
Rocky Harris: drums
William Doughty: percussion
Charmin Michelle & Kim Cage: vocals

Notes:
Recorded at: Jungle Love Studios, Sound Castle & Larrabee Sound, Minneapolis, 1986
Producer: Jesse Johnson
Engineers: Jesse Johnson, Kevin Madela & Steve Hodge

Biography:
Illinois-born funk/soul guitarist Jesse Johnson began playing guitar when he was 15, honing his chops in local rock bands throughout his teens and early twenties. On a friend's recommendation, he moved to Minneapolis, MN, where he became the lead guitarist and a primary songwriter for the city's extraordinairy funk-rock group, the Time. After writing "Jungle Love," the group's most memorable and highest-charting single, Johnson signed a solo deal with A&M in 1984 and released Jesse Johnson's Revue the following year. Shockadelica and Every Shade of Love followed, building on the inventive, elaborate sound he forged with the Time. By 1990 the group reformed and issued Pandemonium, which once again showcased his songwriting and guitar skills. The highlights of his solo albums were collected on 2000's Jesse Johnson: The Ultimate Collection.
By Heather Phares (AMG)

Review:
Mr. Johnson proves himself as a producer, song writer, arranger, musician, etc. on this album-even more so than on his first release. Even with this album, there was still the comparisions between he and Prince. And while some songs, in particular, "Addicttion" and "Burn You Up" sound like songs Prince would have composed, the vast majority of the album tends to veer away from this similarity. The song "Crazay" is an homage to old school funk-so it is very fitting that the legendary Sly Stone makes an appearance on this single. The song "A Better Way" is a blues-tinged track that showcases not only Mr. Johnson's guitar skills, but also his songwriting ability. It also gives a glimpse of the type of composition that would appear on his "Bare My Naked Soul"(1996)album. The acoustic "Black In America" is a well written reflection of the black experience in America. Other highlights include the hypnotic "Tonite", the danceable "She (I Can't Resist)", the reworked Pepe Willie song, "Do Yourself A Favor", "Baby Let's Kiss" and "Change Your Mind". I believe with Shockadelica, Mr. Johnson was beginning his evolution as an artist. An evolution that would come to fruition on his 1996 "Bare My Naked Soul" release.

By Pier