Jones' third and final album of the 1960s was no less of a patchy, underachieving affair than his previous two efforts. Still a first-rate vocalist, he was an all-too definitive example of a talented singer sorely in need of direction, not to mention better material and production. Jones continued to try and hit all the bases, covering everything from "The Weight" and "Procol Harum" to the Foundations' "Baby Now That I've Found You," Donovan's "Celeste," Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet It Is," "Aaron Neville's "Tell It Like It Is," and Bob Dylan's "Wheels on Fire." His stab at "Aquarius" from the Hair soundtrack was even a tiny hit.

In 1982, Funk Master and Top line producer, the one and only, Norman Whitfield, assembled the finest talent in the land: Taka Boom (vocals) - Chaka Khan's sister, Joe Harris (vocals), Trey Stone (vocals, guitar) Melvin D. Stewart (vocals/bass guitar), Lloyd Williams (vocals), James R. McKinney (keyboards, trumpet, mini Moog), Ron Artist (keyboards, synthesizer) and Pete Carr (drums and percussion). Dream Machine recorded only one album on RCA, it includes "The Force", "Shakedown" (the first single which was a club hit) and "Dream Machine".

The Toronto-based a l l i e has been touted as one to watch for a few years now, and Nightshade further validates the designation. As part of the so-called new wave of Canadian groove-oriented artists and producers (which includes names like River Tiber, Harrison, Daniel Caesar and Charlotte Day Wilson), a l l i e brings to the table an eclectic musical palette, along with a distinct aural and visual aesthetic. She is the master of her artistic domain, creating a specific future-minded sound in her home studio.

This four-disc set from actor/songwriter/vocal pop and country & western great Frankie Laine features eight complete albums (two on each disc), including Hell Bent for Leather (1961), Torchin' (1958), Reunion in Rhythm (1959), You Are My Love (1959), Balladeer (1960), Foreign Affair (1958), Deuces Wild (1961), and Call of the Wild (1962). ~ James Christopher Monger EU-only four CD set containing eight albums from the late great Country/Pop vocalist. Includes the albums Hell Bent For Leather, Torchin, Reunion In Rhythm, You Are My Love, Balladeer, Foreign Affair, Deuces Wild and Call Of The Wild.

On their umpteenth release, the Five Blind Boys of Alabama mix some modern blues and R&B into their core gospel sound. The rhythm section, led by the organ of the legendary Booker T. Jones, keeps the accompaniment simple as the group soars through some traditional material ("Closer Walk with Thee," "Every Time I Feel the Spirit, "), a few originals by lead vocalist Clarence Fountain, and a transcendent version of Bob Dylan's "I Believe in You."

When it comes to music and the elements that surround it in it’s purest form, the Fillmore District in San Francisco, California is the furthest thing from a stranger. Known as a hot-spot for Jazz during the 1940’s and ’50s, even being dubbed as the “Harlem of the West,” Fillmore attracted many of the genres top stars around the time including Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and of course, the man of cool himself; John Coltrane. Now culminating in an annual Jazz festival that attracts people from all over the country, the city is still relevant as ever. Looking to keep that spirit alive, native Ari “Illa” Nicole drops off her souled-out new EP, The Favor.

Detroit-born, New York-based singer Ms. Irene Renee has a classic soul voice, wrapped in a contemporary soul musical package. On her new album, Ubiquitous Soul, one can hear elements of artists Toni Braxton or Miki Howard. Yes, she’s that good.

Malia's vocal style is one that's powerful, jazzy, classy, and daring from a musical perspective. The different tracks on the album showcase her willingness to experiment with big-band, jazz, hip-hop, soul, and international sounds. A couple of tracks that stand out are the up-beat "Lifting you high," her sensual and seductive "India Song," and her rendition of "solitude." It is quite a shame that this artist will (probably) never see her album being released in the uS, as her style doesn't "fit" the mold of the American urban and R&B stations. It is too classy to be noticed by fans of simple stuff like Ashanti or Mariah Carey.

The bilingual multi-instrumentalist (guitar/piano) and vocalist will likely be lumped with fellow Canadian blues women such as Sue Foley (who was instrumental in bringing her to Ruf's attention), but on the basis of this sophomore release, that's misleading. Rather, the Ottawa raised musician infuses blues into a variety of singer/songwriter styles. The Way It Feels, which was released in Canada almost a year before it came out in the States, revels in different musical set pieces that display Roxanne Potvin's sultry voice and eclectic stylings. The guest roster of Daniel Lanois, John Hiatt, Bruce Cockburn and Memphis Horns veteran Wayne Jackson indicates that Potvin is comfortable in styles besides the blues and R&B that characterize, but doesn't monopolize, this album. Terrific, even revelatory covers of Joe Tex's "I Want To (Do Everything for You)" and Freddie King's "Your Love Keeps Working on Me" find Potvin immersed in the soul aspects of the blues, and her own compositions that dominate this set occasionally follow suit. The lovely solo piano ballad "Don't Pay Attention" is clearly aimed at the Norah Jones crowd, as is the waltz time, French-sung "La Merveille".

Rap Clubs 2017 brings together for the end of the year the best French and international rap at the best price for the first time in 3cd. Find Lacrim, Damso, NLP, JUL, MHD, Shay, Alonzo, Booba, SCH, Master Gims, Migos.

“Respected producer, renowned digger, and prolific DJ, Chris Read has been releasing and compiling music on BBE for many years now, both as a solo artist and as producer of electronic soul outfit Maylight. Created in collaboration with Chicago rapper and vocalist Pugs Atomz, ‘Colours Of The World’, started life when the latter was in London recording and touring with BBE label-mate and mutual friend DJ Vadim’s group The Electric.

Throughout his career, Rod Stewart has been remarkably skillful at adopting current musical trends, whether it was disco, new wave, adult contemporary, or even Brit-pop. Still, his records started to slip off the radar screen toward the end of the '90s, so he parted ways with Warner Bros. and signed to Atlantic, where he released Human in early 2001. Again, he tried to change with the times, which, theoretically, may have been a wise move, since his thoroughly credible trad rock When We Were the New Boys was largely ignored. Since he tried contemporary rock, it made sense that the pendulum would swing back and he would take a stab at contemporary soul…

After her debut album, L’amour, la guerre, this finalist of Marc Dupré’s team on La Voix II returns in full force with Soul 67. Produced by album Erik West Millette (winner of three Félix awards in 2016), Wilkin’s album unleashes the hits of 1967 soul and R&B.

A very versatile and talented vocalist, Tracy Nelson is better known for her role as lead singer of Mother Earth. Collection includes four studio albums by Mother Earth feat. Tracy Nelson and nine solo studio albums by Tracy Nelson.

Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group Presents Funk Hits album 30 original hits by the original artists. Includes tracks by Larry Graham & Graham Central Station, Chaka Khan, Bootsy Collins, Gwen McCrae, Aretha Franklin, Leroy Hutson, Chic, The Jimmy Castor Bunch, and more.