Hey Dirk and AJlist, here are some names worth checking:
1. Bilal
This cat was doing vocals on tracks for common and the
philly/soulquarians crew a while back and his voice is outrageous.
Raphael Saadiq / James Poyser produced his first LP which is called
"1st born second". I think it might be out now, but I'm not sure.
Several choice tunes if you're a fan of Poyser's production. I'm
dying to get this on wax!
2. India Arie
I don't have the album, but I've heard some good tunes here and
there. A few pals have given the LP a good rating.
3. Ledisi
She's a west coast vocalist. She did a live show at the funky buddha
lounge (chicago!) and tore the damn roof off! If her live shows are
any indication, her recorded work must be smokin'. I think her LP is
called "Soulsinger".
... And if you don't have "Mamma's Gun" from Ms. Badu, you're outta
your head :)
Also, we might see more from Paris Clemmons (ala Black Mary on
2000Black). There's a new tune from her on the Versatile Family
compilation that is *sweeeet*. I'm hoping we see a new EP or LP from
her in a season's time.
Anybody else? I'd love to get some new soul leads!
Cheers,
.aaron shinn
At 8:37 PM -0500 4/27/01, Dirk van den Heuvel wrote:
>Well with all this talk about hip hop I have to chime in with some
>props for Chi-Town's very own All Natural. We're actually listening
>to their new album right now while we work on the new list...the CD
>is out on ....Thrill Jockey???!!! (the LP is on Fat Beats which
>makes MUCH more sense). It's a very nice album with some jazzy
>touches, but it's a lot ruffer than say Common. FYI: All Natural's
>first album was released by Cup Of Tea (which alas is no
>more--though we do have all their stock if you're looking for
>anything :).
>
>And I also give big ups to Blackalicious' Nia album--that record is
>fantastic. On the Gangstarr tip, I love Premier's production but
>alot of Guru's raps leave me cold. I was really disappointed by the
>last Jazzamatazz album... And of course the Roots are top of the
>food chain (IMHO). We just repressed their first album again on
>vinyl (and promptly sold out) and you know it still sounds fresh as
>hell like 9 years later...
>
>On a slightly different tip can anyone recommend any good r&b ala
>Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, etc. The last buying binge I was a few
>months back and I guess I due for another... I've heard the Res
>(sp?) name but haven't heard any of the music--is her album worth
>picking up? How about Sunshine Anderson?
>
>Dirk van den Heuvel
>President/GM, Groove Distribution
>"Your Guide To The Underground"
><http://www.groovedis.com/>http://www.groovedis.com
>
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