Soul Cycle
"Mosaic"
"Fans of 1970s fusion bands such as Headhunters, Weather Report and Return to Forever will appreciate the jam session vibe that Soul Cycle brings to the music....."
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Marc Staggers
"Then and Now"
"With 'Then And Now', Marc Staggers has crafted what is easily the closest thing to a Luther Vandross album that we're ever likely to get...."
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Guilty Pleasures
"Love Stories"
"I can't see anybody rushing to push the eject button when this disc comes on - or feeling guilty whatsoever about liking it. Recommended...."
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Donald Sheffey
"See You Tonight"
"The set is a very good indie modern soul album and anyone who still yearns for the quality sounds of the 70s and 80s will find lots to enjoy here...."
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Eric Roberson
"Music Fan First"
"There is a generational sea change in indie soul music and on Music Fan First Eric "Erro" Roberson proves he's still firmly a leader in those transitions...."
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George Benson
"Song And Stories"
"I think this album will be greeted underwhelmingly by the corporate music businessmen, however, as punters, we know better. George's new set really is the business..."
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Will Downing
"Classique"
"Here you get 10 future Downing classics, therefore the title of the album is pretty much a 'does what it says on the box' state of affairs! ..."
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Eddie Sea
"Moon City"
"This album touches so many musical bases, that if there was ever an album around which would suit most tastes out there.....well this is it! ..."
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Jackiem Joyner
"Lil' Soul Man"
"Jackiem Joyner still gives the fans what they come to expect from him - down to earth Urban soul mixed instrumentals with smooth & modern jazz flavors ..."
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Leela James
"Lets Do It Again"
"The Rolling Stones' "Miss You" is transformed into a raw, soul jam with even a slight touch of disco..."
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James Day
"Natural Things"
"The overall standard throughout is pretty rock solid on this album. Trisha has a smooth vocal styling, which will please many radio jocks..."
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Trish Andrews
"These Five Words"
"Great album from a label that any discerning Soul artist would be proud to be part of. Recommended..."
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Darrius
"Cant get enough"
"The killer track here is the song 'Hold On To You', which echoes back to the late seventies in an almost Earth, Wind and Fire stylee..."
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Dionyza
"Quite like me"
"Dionyza makes more of an impression with her musical talent than with her striking-but-contrived CD artwork, and happily demonstrates a case where the book is surprisingly better than its attractive cover. Recommended..."
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Tracy Cruz
"Feel'osophy"
"Filled with an openness that is both engaging and disarming, this solid debut will undoubtedly astound casual and passionate listeners alike. Highly recommended..."
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Sam Bostic
"Soul Supreme"
"Soul Supreme is generally retro in its feel, Bostic's background sees him imbuing it all with a contemporary gloss and slickness..."
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Kloud 9
"Enjoy The Ride"
Kloud 9's latest recording offers the same solid-as-a-rock formula that served the duo so well on their previous recordings..."
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Lola Waxx
"Independent Soul Divas"
An album that has enough quality soul to merit serious investigation…..an intriguing indie set that offers something for almost every soul taste..."
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Femi
"Sweet water Soul"
Combine these vibes with Femi's jazzy, gracious vocals and the result is a treasure of original songs..."
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Soul Cycle
"Urban Organics"
What ties the project together is the sincerity of the musicians and their group chemistry and you hear it in the music. Highly recommended..."
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A Touch Of New York
"A Touch Of New York"
What ties the project together is the sincerity of the musicians and their group chemistry and you hear it in the music. Highly recommended..."
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Sir Wick
"Interpretation Of A Universal Language"
This is such an uplifting set, the sort we do not see that often these days..."
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Venue Connection
"Madrid Boogie"
Their predilection is for the sounds peddled by people like Incognito, the Brand New Heavies, Shakatak and even Level 42..."
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Lori Dow
"Love Changes"
Dow doesn't break any new ground. What she does is make a record that affirms what people like about soul music: a strong and distinctive voice, solid songwriting and melodies that keep heads nodding and feet tapping..."
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North 2unes Woodall
"Straight At You"
What we have here is one of those indie albums that soul people will dismiss as a "one tracker". Bit of a shame that, 'cos there's some decent, if unspectacular, smooth jazz herein..."
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Dreemtime
"Dreamy"
The music of Dreemtime is fitted for dark and smokey jazz joints as well as for big festival stages and clubs..."
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Alex Lattimore
"Promise"
There is something very Norman Connors, in the overall feel of this Soul/Fusion set of melodies..."
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Ty Causey
"Expressions"
I am sure Ty wouldn't mind a musical comparison with another great Soul performer, that of singer and songwriter Gary Taylor..."
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George Anderson
"Positivity"
"I already was a fan of Shakatak's music, from today on I'm also a big fan of the bassplayer's music...."
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Mario Biondi
"Unexpected"
"Some original recordings (of which 'Love Dreamer' is a current personal favourite), and some fine cover versions of 'Little B's Poem' and the Gil Scott Heron evergreen, 'Winter In America'...."
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Marilyn Ashford Brown
"Just Doing Me"
"This album is certainly a very welcome addition to the better set of releases in 2009. Fine music from a very nice woman..."
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Yolanda Johnson
"Breathing"
"Over an hour of wonderful tunes, injecting slow and mid - tempo soul and R&B with hip hop, pop and infectious funk..."
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Ind. Soul Divas 2
"Tokyo Rush"
"The lyrics are meaningful, clean, heart warming, thought provoking, fun and at times moving. As a showcase of independent female artists this CD works..."
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Ledisi
"Turn Me Loose"
"Ledisi's recognition has allowed her, in her own words, to take the Star Trek route and 'tread boldly' on this album..."
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Joe McBride
"Looking for a change"
"Records like Looking for a Change are important for the future of jazz because the music depends on artists being able to interpret the popular music of the day in a jazz idiom in order to remain vibrant and relevant...."
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Teena Marie
"Congo Square"
"In many ways Congo Square represents the triumphant return of a soul sister who needn't convince us of her street credibility anymore..."
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Unified Tribe
"On purpose"
"Unified Tribe is definitely a funk band, so it's easy for listeners to expect to get a series of up-tempo dance tunes..."
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Tamika Nicole
"The art of letting go"
"The fact that most of the songs on this album can work as gospel songs without being preachy, and as secular tunes without being too "worldly" shows how effective Nicole is as a songwriter..."
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Darien
"If these walls..."
"Lyrically intimate, this organic debut is a sultry collection of mid-tempo grooves and jazzy ballads..."
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Matt Cusson
"Matt Cusson"
"Most of the tracks on Matt Cusson's self-titled debut are best described as intimate, naked love songs..."
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Antoinette
"Verbal Crush"
"This is an album of the very highest quality, with, probably, Antoinette's take on the Soul evergreen 'Deja Vu', my personal favourite..."
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Ty Causey
"True Love In Motion"
"The sound is uncluttered, with Ty's gentle vocals pleasing throughout. If you liked Ty's previous albums, then this set is very much for you..."
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Paul Mac Innes & TBOI
"Paul Mac Innes & TBOI"
"Mac Innes' debut disc with T.B.O.I. is unquestionably a highly-qualified throwback to the soul/funk era..."
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Jeff Cascaro
"Mother & Brother"
Mother and Brother is a compilation of beauty and craftsmanship and is highly recommended for soul fans as well as jazz cats..."
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Cool Million
"Going Out Tonight"
An album full of uplifting soulful music. All tracks share that homage to the days of the SOS Band, 52nd Street and Loose Ends ..."
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Bennson
"Let The Love"
Bennson pays deferential homage to some of the soul greats of the 70s and 80s. A bright and big retro sound that's winning the hearts and feet of the modern soul crowd..."
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Heston
"Storyteller"
Heston proves he is a soul original. After so many recent misfires by heavily marketed, but underwhelming "soul" singers, it's nice to finally witness a debut artist fulfil the hype..."
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Angie Whitney
"That's What Love Is All About"
If you long for the sounds that eminated from the better radio stations in the Early Eighties, you will know where I am coming from regarding this album's sound..."
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Neal Conway
"Urban Retropolitan Movement"
The Urban Retropolitan Movement serves as a CD with a magnificent production, good voices and an appealing blend of Neal's experience in music..."
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Vladimir Cetkar
"We Will Never End"
No enormous mainframes of computer technology here, purely fusion played exactly how it used to be delivered some quarter of a century ago...."
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Sophia Nelson
"Woman In Love"
This pleasing album was recorded in Paris with a full live band. If you like your soul music a little different then the whole of 'Woman In Love' is worth an investigation..."
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Ashanti Munir
"Balance"
A rather fine, indie soul set that is free of many of the limiting factors inherent in such projects – investigation encouraged..."
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Nhojj
"Soul Comfort"
Nhojj has a very appealing vocal styling and is a very competent songwriter, penning the whole show himself..."
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Izzy James
"A Call To Conscience"
Production values throughout are surprisingly expansive given that this is essentially one of those self-produced indie sets and overall it's a thoroughly decent modern soul set..."
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Confection
"Confection"
Confection's set will bring some musical relief to those folks who loved the Kashif/Evelyn King/Melba Moore/Howard Johnson sound..."
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Tammy Harris
"Natural Vibe"
Harris is probably closest to Phyllis Hyman stylistically. Natural Vibe is a strong effort that showcases a singer who pays homage to the past while being firmly set in the here and now..."
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