Fat Jon - Lightweight Heavy ( Instrumentals Hip Hop-Soul)

1. Talk To Me
2. Dreamers
3. Day
4. Everywhere
5. Her
6. Far Away
7. Torn Again
8. Mystery God
9. Synopsis
10. You Are
11. Body Language
12. Beyond Love
13. Space Man
14. Point a 2 b

The ample Jon is not your average beat technician. His extraordinarily varied productions set him apart from those who focus on one type of beat or style of music. He has found success with hip hop, soul-touching relaxed grooves and more abstract soundscapes.
He is probably most famous for his work as a member of Cincinnati’s Five Deez, whose albums Koolmotor and Kinkinasti have been both critically and popularly acclaimed. Jon is also a member of 3582 with J.Rawls and contributed significantly to Pole’s new self-titled album on Mute. His two solo albums, Humanoid Erotica and Wave Motion, prove Jon is equally adept as a solo artist.
Lightweight Heavy, Fat Jon’s third solo offering, is a wonderful concoction of blunted beats and hearty melodies. It reflects the artist’s ability to induce feelings and evoke moods, as well as a flair for creating cuts to get toes tapping and move the dance floor.

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Torture Soul - Did You Miss Me ( House, Soul )

01 Home To You
02 In My Fantasy
03 Did You Miss Me (Intro)
04 Did You Miss Me
05 Your Dream Is My Dream
06 Time To Make Up Your Mind
07 Another Lover
08 Unsteady
09 We Like Tequila
10 Special Lady
11 In Motion
12 See You More
13 At The Bottom

Did You Miss Me is the second album from the New York soulful house trio Tortured Soul.

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Torture Soul - Introducing Torture Soul ( House, Soul )

1. I Might Do Something Wrong [Osunlade Lonely Mix] 
2. How's Your Life? [Alix Alvarez Mix] 
3. Why 
4. Fall in Love 
5. You Found a Way 
6. Epic 
7. Enjoy It Now 
8. Don't Hold Me Down 
9. Love Everlasting 
10. If You Want to Feel Alright 
11. How's Your Life (Original) [*] 
12. Always in Heaven When I'm with You [Spinna Mix]

Combining elements of old soul and funk with a modern dancefloor sensibility, Tortured Soul’s style is both an echo of the past and a challenge to the future. This blend of sounds has won them praise from palettes as diverse as Lenny Kravitz and Barry Manilow, and made them a fave pick of DJ’s across many genres. Their tracks have received remix treatment from such luminaries as Osunlade, DJ Spinna, Alix Alvarez, Quentin Harris and Dimitri from Paris among others, and have appeared on over 25 compilations by the most prominent dance labels, from Hed Kandi to Defected – a testament to the impact they’ve had on current dance music.

Yabby You - Dub It to the Top: 1976-1979 ( Reggae )

1. Zambia
2. Revolution Conference
3. Zambia Dub
4. Steppin' High
5. Vengeance In Dub
6. Mount Zion Version
7. Heads A Roll Dub
8. Achieving In Dub
9. No Tarry Yah Version
10. Dub It To The Top
11. Rock With Me Dub
12. Turn Me Loose Dub
13. Conscious Man Dub
14. Mash Down Rome Dub
15. Warn Them Jah Dub
16. Humanity Dub
17. Praise You Jah Jah Dub
18. Tribal War Dub

Dub It To The Top is an 18 track collection of great DUBS by tracks which Yabby (helped) produce(d).
Many of the riddims are well-known in the inner circle of Reggae enthusiasts.
The first part is reserved for some crucial and militant Rockers music mixed skillfully by the Master. The second contains brain-smashing dubs from some of the hottest Michael Prophet tunes.
The versatility of possibilities within Reggae music becomes apparent when you realize the different vibe in each tune.
Heavy dubbing, jazzy vibes with hornsman Tommy Mc Cook blowing his way over the rhythm. Vocal snippets from singers and deejays echoing on top of essential drum and bass lines.
And the styles are manifold too. Don't ever think that Reggae Music is just another style, no it is a RHYTHM with many styles and varieties. On this album you'll get acquainted with some of these styles.
In a period of just three years, Yabby managed to produce some crucial Rockers music as you can hear in the first part of the disc.
And in the second part you'll be introduced to some early Rub a Dub music, dancehall music before it became the coke headed babylonian style shortly after Bob Marley's death.
All tunes have been used by Reggae Singer MICHAEL PROPHET (One of Yabby You's Discoveries, along with Black Uhuru's Michael Rose) who you can hear throughout the many crucial DUBS that Blood and Fire put on that second part.
In fact it wasn't Blood and Fire who did the selection. They just reissued "Yabby You Meets Michael Prophet: Vocal & Dub". And according to the LINER NOTES that come with this release, the "crème de la crème" of Jamaican Dub participated on it. But you don't have to read these notes to know this: the sound speaks for itself.
Dub it from the top to the very last drop in this essential course how to dub it to the top!

Maxwell - BLACKsummers'night (RNB/SOUL)

Maxwell is very talented and has once again put out some good music after his long hiatus. The album starts off with really strong with Bad habits, Cold, and Pretty Wings. The next two songs HELP SOMEBODY and STOP THE WORLD sort of remind me a some old Marvin Gaye songs (just not as good as his songs). They are not my favorites on the album but they are still decent songs. The last three songs are good and the album ends with the last track as an instrumental. Lyrically and the production of the album will not disappoint you at all. The only complaint i would have is that the album is too short. After 8 years i thought the album would have 12 songs at minimum. Other than that this is a very respectable effort by Maxwell.

Breakbot - Compil (French Music - Funky)

Breakbot (Thibaut Berland de son vrai nom) est un producteur et dj français né en 1981. Après des études à l'école de graphisme Supinfocom (pendant lesquelles il fait déjà un peu de musique avec Xavier De Rosnay), il réalise des courts-métrages (Over Time avec Oury Atlan et Damien Ferrié), publicités (La Halle) et clips (David Hallyday - Satellite, Peter von Poehl - The Story of the Impossible). C'est également lui qui travaille sur le vaisseau en croix présent dans l'album de Justice.
En parallèle, il continue à travailler en solo ses projets musicaux. Il réalise un remix de Let There Be Light pour le plaisir, qui sortira finalement sur la version japonaise du maxi. Par la suite il enchaîne les remixes pour Metronomy, Pacific!, Tellier, Pnau et sort son premier EP en 2007 sur le label londonien Moshi Moshi Records. Il rejoint finalement Ed Banger en mai 2009.

A tester !

A very good french artist you must take it !

Portrait - All That Matters (RNB)

1. Here's a Kiss
2. I Can Call You
3. All That Matters
4. All Natural Girl
5. Friday Night
6. Interlude: Michael's Mood
7. Hold Me Close
8. Lovin' U Is Ah-Ight
9. Much Too Much
10. Heartstrings
11. Lay You Down
12. Me on My
13. How Deep Is Your Love

The male quartet Portrait tackles another '70s hit, the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love," on its sophomore release, All That Matters. With its strummed acoustic guitar and sensual understatement, the Portrait version reminds one of Babyface's breakthrough single, "When Can I See You." The L.A. foursome applies the same classy singing and seductive romance to the 11 original tunes on the album, but none of them have a melody as attention-grabbing as the Bee Gees' song. Portrait is the vehicle for the talents of Michael "Angelo" Saulsberry, who plays almost all the instruments on the album and who presumably did the bulk of the songwriting and producing, which are credited collectively to Portrait. Saulsberry is a terrific producer, for he has boiled down the '70s sounds of his heroes Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind & Fire and Donny Hathaway to a less cluttered sound which allows lots of breathing space around its sleek, romantic grooves. He is less successful at coming up with memorable melodies and lyrics, and too many of the songs on All That Matters glide along in a feel-good haze without ever landing on a specific hook. Portrait may provide pleasant background music for a date night but the songs never quite force their way into the foreground.

Lalo Rodriguez - Pura Salsa ( Salsa )

1. Ven Devorame Otra Vez
2. Amame
3. Voy A Escarbar Tu Cuerpo
4. Si, Te Mentí
5. Pero Llegaste Tu
6. Maximo Chamorro
7. No Quiero, No Puedo
8. Solo Soy De Ti
9. Francisco Andante
10. Dame Tu Corazon
11. Te Estoy Pidiendo
12. Despues De Hacer El Amor
13. Una Sucursal
14. No Tuve Nadie

Lalo Rodríguez, born in 1958 in Carolina, Puerto Rico is a salsa singer and musician. In 1973, at only 16 years of age, he was the featured vocalist on Eddie Palmieri's Grammy-winning album "Sun Of The Latin Music." A year later he sang on "Unfinished Masterpiece", also with Palmieri, who gave him his new first name. Rodríguez also worked with Machito and Tommy Olivencia's group. In 1980, he "went solo." Lalo has been compared to other famous salseros like Eddie Santiago, José Alberto, and Frankie Ruiz. Rodriguez is known for a charismatic stage presence and he often interacts with his audience in the tradition of the great Cheo Feliciano. Rodriquez has released a CD featuring his original songs.

Ol Dirty Bastard - Return to the 36 Chambers: The Dirty Version (Rap)

1. Intro
2. Shimmy Shimmy Ya
3. Baby C'mon
4. Brooklyn Zoo
5. Hippa To Da Hoppa
6. Raw Hide
7. Damage
8. Don't U Know
9. The Stomp
10. Goin' Down
11. Drunk Game [Sweet Sugar Pie]
12. Snakes
13. Brooklyn Zoo II [Tiger Crane]
14. Proteck Ya Neck II The Zoo
15. Cuttin' Headz
16. Dirty Dancin'
17. Harlem World

Return's title and various lyrics acknowledge Wu-Tang's self-built mythology, but Ol' Dirty Bastard's solo debut, like the man himself, runs on its own idiosyncratic power. Rapping forcefully and on point--mumbling, singing, allowing weird wordless sounds to escape his throat in an assertion of his right to make random noise--ODB slips from mode to mode like Marvin Gaye juxtaposing the gruff and the smooth in the same song. The production, mostly by the RZA, sets the man down in the middle of funky, shape-shifting tracks to scream for blood, shout out to the Temptations and "you other grooops!" and threaten "any MC in any 52 states." "I love that guy," ODB secret identity Russell Jones declares of his alter ego at the outset; after a listen to this disc, it's likely at least part of you will, too.

Premier album solo du fou furieux de Shaolin (le nom wu-tangien de Staten Island) : un bordel rapologique inimitable. De l'invraisemblable intro de dingue patenté à "Goin' Down" en passant par "Shimmy Shimmy Ya" et de nombreux délires éthyliques, aucun doute n'est permis : ce Vieux Bâtard crado a pété les plombs ! En tout cas, il ne ment pas quand il affirme qu'il "aime ça brut de décoffrage" puisque la séduction est joyeusement piétinée sur ce disque allumé et sauvage sorti en 1995. ODB se lâche complètement sur les bandes-son voilées du producteur RZA, et s'il ne pète pas dans le micro c'est uniquement parce que l'envie ne lui en est pas venue. Il se fit d'ailleurs tellement remarquer que Mariah Carey, toujours désireuse de s'encanailler, l'invita dans la foulée à participer au remix de son titre "Fantasy".

The Spinners - The Best of the Spinners ( Soul )

1. I'll Be Around
2. How Could I Let You Get Away
3. One of a Kind (Love Affair)
4. Mighty Love
5. Ghetto Child
6. Then Came You
7. Sadie
8. Could It Be I'm Falling in Love
9. They Just Can't Stop It (The Games People Play)
10. Rubberband Man

Producer/songwriter Thom Bell has justifiably been praised for helping draft and design R&B's legendary "Sound of Philadelphia," most recently on the Philadelphia International box set. But his finest songcraft may be here in this Spinners collection, turning a neglected Motown group into one of the mid-70s most consistent hitmakers.
Bell worked with the best ingridients. Phillippe Wynne's lead voice danced and testified around the melodies of "Mighty Love" and "One Of A Kind (Love Affair)," crooned atop the sparkling old-fashioned ballad "How Could I Let You Get Away," captured the stately, sweet family memory of "Sadie." (Could any song sound happier to hear or sing than 1974's #1 "Then Came You," or "Could It Be I'm Falling In Love?")
Bell had outstanding songs, many written with late partner Linda Creed, which poetically caught snapshots of 70s life ("Ghetto Child," the missed opportunities of "Games People Play." But most of all, Bell had unerring pop and R&B style sense; he arranged funny, funky, and silly (1976's #2 "Rubberband Man") or sparce and serious ("I'll Be Around," with its two distinctive, chiming intro guitar chords.
Released in 1978 at the height of disco and after Wynne boarded the Parliament-Funkadelic mothership, this Spinners collection misses several fine tracks ("Love Don't Love Nobody," "It's A Shame") which show up on 1991's later "One Of A Kind" 2CD anthology. Yet "The Best Of The Spinners" remains a reasonably-priced set recalling one of classic soul's underrated groups (and producers) at their collective best. Highly recommended.

Tevin Campbell - I'm Ready ( RNB )

1. Can We Talk?
2. Don't Say Goodbye Girl
3. Interlude
4. Halls of Desire
5. I'm Ready
6. What Do I Say
7. Uncle Sam
8. Interlude
9. Paris 1798430
10. Always in My Heart
11. Interlude
12. Shhh
13. Brown Eyed Girl
14. Infant Child

Tevin Campbell delivers a stellar performance on his album entitled "I'm Ready." Tevin was between 15 and 16 years old when this album was recorded. That makes it even harder to believe that this is on of the best R&B albums of all time. It's really a shame that Tevin just went downhill after this album. He released other albums, but nothing was close to his "I'm Ready" album. He is a truly talented entertainer and this album proves that with the right producers and writers, he can make very nice music. This album touches on quite a few subjects which include racism, love, and God. It has both slow and fast songs.
"Can We Talk" is the first single from "I'm Ready". This is a cute song about someone being nervous to talk to someone they are attracted to. This song was a great success and is probably Tevin's signature song. The song has a mid-tempo beat and is very easy to like. "Brown Eyed Girl" is a very nice song. Tevin's vocals are right on point and the lyrics are enough to make any lady just cry. He croons on this album, and this is one of the songs he does it on. "Uncle Sam" is a song about the need to feel equal to white men. Some of the lyrics to the song are "Didn't I die in Vietnam and didn't I walk in Birmingham?" "Passed your curriculum, got a diploma and can't get a job because my skin has color". Black people relate to this song very easily. It's deep, but not only that, it's true. The albums title track is a nice little love song about being ready to be in a monogamous relationship. "Shhh" is a little raunchy, especially for a young man that's in his mid-teens. This song is about sneaking t have sex. A lot of teens got a kick out of this song.
With the production of Babyface and Prince, this album is a classic for 1993 and forever. Tevin will take you there, he's ready!

Lloyd Price - Music...Music ( Soul )

1. What Did You Do With My Love
2. Music-Music
3. Love Music
4. Mr.&Mrs.Untrue
5. Street Love
6. You Brought It On Yourself
7. Uphill Peace Of Mind
8. N'sele

New Horizons - Something New ( Funk )

1. Your Thing Is Your Thing
2. I Can't Tell You
3. Something New
4. County Line
5. Reaching For New Horizon
6. Your Thing (rap)


Roger Troutman produced boogie goodness here. Their LP Something New was released in 1983, on Columbia Records.

Mint Condition - Meant to Be Mint ( RNB )

1. True To Three
2. Do U Wanna
3. Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)
4. Are You Free
5. Here We Go Again
6. Try My Love Again
7. Forever In Your Eyes
8. She's A Honey
9. Single To Mingle
10. Sensuous Appeal
11. Outta Time Outta Mind
12. I Wonder If She Likes Me

Originally released during the summer of 1991, it reintroduced the concept of the band. During this time, the "band" concept was being replaced by the singing group, and the solo artist. It was and still is refreshing to hear artists that know how to play instruments. The groups first single, Breakin' My Heart, was a R&B chart topping hit. Listen to the keyboards, guitars, and drums, and reflect how they mesh together so perfectly. Add the singing of Stokley just as a finishing touch. Their second single, staying with the love theme, Forever In Your Eyes, was also a charting hit. (Radio and Records Magazine 1992)- Single to Mingle, the groups next single didn't do as well on the charts, but it is a Mint Condition standard in their live performances. The up-tempo tunes are excellent also, but they didn't get strong radio airplay.

R.Kelly & The Public Annoucement - Born into the '90s ( RNB )

1. She's Loving Me
2. She's Got That Vibe
3. Definition Of A Hotti
4. I Know What You Need
5. Keep It Street
6. Born Into The 90's
7. Slow Dance
8. Dedicated
9. Honey Love
10. Hangin' Out R. Kelly & Public Announcement
11. Hey Love (Can I Have A Word)

Back in 1992,Yet R.Kelly & PA(Public Announcment) would be one of the last New Jack acts to shine,they did it with a blast. With New Jack-dancin cuts like " She's Loving Me,"She's Got That Vibe",and the rest of the first half of the album(all sounding like "New Jack Swing", and the 3 hit ballads ( "Slow Dance", "Dedicated"(a song that reminds me of Guy's "Let's Chill")and "Honey Love". Basically,this whole album was raw and was considered on of the best new jack albums.
So if your looking for some throwback R. Kelly,I'd suggest "Born Into The 90s".