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Audrey Wheeler | Let It Be Me
Audrey Wheeler | Let It Be Me
By Randy Holmes
On this impressive 1987 Capitol Records debut album , "Let It Be Me", and after so many years as a top flight, first call session background vocalist, Jamaica, Queens, NY native, Audrey Wheeler, whom is married to legendary R&B crooner, Will Downing, the world got to hear for the first time, her full and competent solo vocal prowess.
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Rufus feat. Chaka Khan | Rags to Rufus (1974)
Rufus featuring Chaka Khan
Rags to Rufus
By Jerry "The Mouse" Clark
By Jerry "The Mouse" Clark
Timeless, eternal, everlasting, ageless are adjectives used to describe Rags to Rufus. The day I purchased this lp was the day I discovered the sound of Chaka Khan. Her voice set the bar to many future sirens to my listening ear. Not only the voice of Chaka but the band was composed phenomenal musicians and songwriters.
The funky bass licks, guitar wah wah, snare drum and the voice (Chaka) on “You Got the Love” were the first impressions that created the fan that I am. When listening to this track I see the vision of Chaka’s shimmy moves and the band throwing down the vibe. In true Chicago style the boy’s and the girl lay a bit of blues on you with “I Got the Right Street” and “Walkin’ in the Sun”. Although not eliminating their jazzy side on the next track with the jazz/funk instrumental “Rags to Rufus” which showcases the versatility of Rufus. To continue, Please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Smokey Robinson | Warm Thoughts
Smokey Robinson
Warm Thoughts
(Tamla – 1980)
A Record Reflection by A. Scott Galloway
Songwriting/singing legend William “Smokey” Robinson has always been a great man for hit singles and buried treasures within LPs but rarely one who fashioned a full album that captivated from start to finish. He got halfway there in `75 with A Quiet Storm, Side 1 of which was an undeniable masterpiece that lost its way on the flip. It seems that he was always trying ideas that were worthy on their own but never quite synced strung together.
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Lalah Hathaway | Lalah Hathaway (1990)
Lalah Hathaway | Lalah Hathaway (1990)
A retrospective review by Darnell Meyers-Johnson
February 28, 2013
The musical landscape of R&B in 1990 consisted of the sweet harmonies of En Vogue, the new jack swing of Bell Biv DeVoe, the return of Whitney Houston and the emergence of Mariah Carey. We were devoted citizens of Janet's "Rhythm Nation" and Tony Toni Tone left us feeling good. And though it was also the year we would get our last duet from Stacy Lattisaw & Johnny Gill, it was a great time in music, when acts as diverse as Troop and MC Hammer (and all the aforementioned) hit number one on the R&B charts. It was also the year to inhale deeply, because by summer a breath of fresh air was coming. Her name was Lalah Hathaway.
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Jermaine Jackson | Jermaine Jackson (1984)
Jermaine Jackson | Jermaine Jackson (1984)
By Charles F. Sherard
(Article Originally Published Feb 4th, 2011)
Whats is going on with you old school party people? It's Charles...still fooling around with this turntable....
Did you ever get enough of Jermaine back in the 80's? I did. But never knew whether or not he was distinguished as an original singer without riding the coat tails of his younger brother Michael. Perhaps this solo album, "Jermaine Jackson" from Arista Records back in 1984 will sit him apart from the pack.
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The O'Jays | Back Stabbers
Album Review: O’Jays | Back Stabbers
By Jerry "The Mouse" Clark
(Article Published on February 15th, 2011)
The year 1972 is what I call my year of awareness. I had been on my own for a full year, thinking that I had the solution to the problems of the world from the books read, the brief time away from home and the music that inspired me. That was the year of the O’Jays “Back Stabbers “lp, addressing love, peace and togetherness to many lives of young brothers and sisters in that troubling era.
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Evelyn King | Get Loose
Evelyn King | Get Loose
By Randy Holmes
This 1982 Gold certified RCA Records release took then called Evelyn King, and the "Champagne" moniker, to even the highest of heights. From the opening Number #1 R&B smash "Love Come Down" to the closing tender ballad, "I'm Just Warmin' Up", this vinyl album ('member those ?), thankfully re-released on CD,burned up dance floors and airwaves worldwide. On this record, the world also took notice of two up & coming producers, Kashif and Paul Laurence. Let's take a closer look at this R&B classic .....First, a quick history lesson of the origins of Evelyn "Champagne" King.
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The Video of the Week: Tim Owens | Smile (Ending Oct. 22nd, 2011)
Our NEW Video of the week (Ending Oct. 22nd, 2011) - Tim Owens | Smile!
Republished: Jan 28th, 2013 - Enjoy!
Whats' up Gang & Thank You for keeping the funk and soul alive on T.U.M.S. - Day in, DAY OUT!
Our new Video of the Week ending Oct. 22nd is going to feature the genre stylings of traditional/contemporary R&B music from the 80's/90's period. Many of which carried the legacies of soulful, heartfelt ballads from crooners and swooners like Freddie Jackson, Howard Hewitt, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osborne, Paul Laurence, Gerald Alston, Glenn Jones and so on.
But we also look back at another cat who was vocally appealing on the mic as well. The music of Tim Owens and album, "I Just Wanna Love You" lends us the opportunity to play back his hit single from 1991, "Smile"! Grab the volume control on this one folks and TURN IT UP!!
Radiance | Pick-n-Choose
Album Review: Radiance | Pick-n-Choose
By Charles F. Sherard
For some of you players searching deep for a funk anthem from the 80's - look for this:
The group that landed on Quincy Jones Qwest Record label back in 1985, Radiance & the master jammin' wonder "Pick-n-Choose". This scratch-less vinyl spun around my turntable before the Super Bowl & made my fellas before the game rub their cheeks. With hands on their faces, the questions "Who is that Charles", "Hey Dawg, What's that bumpin in the background", & "Hey Brahtha, hook me up a copy, will ya'?
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Gerald Albright | Giving Myself To You
Gerald Albright | Giving Myself to You
By Rob Young - The Urban Flux.com
Special guest to The Urban Music Scene.com (Re-published)
By now, many of you have had the pleasure to meet virtuoso saxophonist Gerald Albright’s music. His timbre continues to simmer with a compassionate sound, yet conversational in tone. Therefore allowing him to have one of the most distinctive voices in instrumental music. “Giving Myself To You,” [my favorite] his 1995 release on Atlantic Records, in my opinion, was a defining moment for him as a soloist. With this project he expanded his chops and compositional palette by offering listeners an opportunity to hear him in a different context.
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Brownstone | Still Climbing
Brownstone | Still Climbing
By Randy Holmes
On Brownstone's 2nd release on the late Michael Jackson's imprint, MJJ Music, this time through a production and distribution deal with the then newly formed Sony Music distributed label, the Jordan Harris/Jeff Ayeroff led, THE WORK GROUP, we hear a much stronger and "take charge" vocally Brownstone. Following the Platinum success of their excellent 1994 MJJ/Epic release, "From The Bottom Up" fueled by the hit Gold certified single "If You Love Me" & "Grapevyne", we hear the fine vocals of new member Kina Cosper, replacing vocally, but NOT spiritually, the taken ill original member & dearly missed, group member wise, Monica "Mimi" Doby.
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KC the Founder of “KC & The Sunshine Band” to Appear on PROFILES
KC the Founder of “KC & The Sunshine Band” to Appear on PROFILES
PROFILES Host Mickey Burns sits down with Harry Wayne Casey simply known as KC for his second appearance on PROFILES.
New York, NY, September 15, 2012 --(PR.com)--
PROFILES Host Mickey Burns sits down with Harry Wayne Casey simply
known as KC for his second appearance on PROFILES. Currently “KC &
The Sunshine Band” are on a National tour celebrating the bands 40th
Anniversary as one of the most popular Pop and Disco Bands of all time.
There music shaped a generation and remains tremendously popular today.
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Kurtis Blow | Deuce (1981)
Back In The Day Review: Kurtis Blow | Deuce
By Charles F. Sherard
Mercury/Polygram Records, 1981
First Off,
'A big shout out to all the writers, the staff, the crew of T.U.M.S. - the 4 years of service (since 2007.) The 4 years of joy (and more) I'm sure our publisher Terrill is lovin'...the 3 years of my contributions here and a prayer for more good things to come.'
I want to speak loud and clear about one of the most influential, if not, concrete old school rap music albums of all time. By none other than rap music's, disco party startin' Kurtis Blow. To continue, please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>
Jeff Lorber | Worth Waiting For
Jeff Lorber | Worth Waiting For
Venerable and Contemporary Jazz pioneering keyboardist/writer/arranger/producer/session musician guru, and sometimes guitarist, Jeff Lorber, returned on the scene on then called PolyGram Label Group, subsidiary label, Verve Records in 1991, after a 5 year hiatus with "Worth Waiting For". Prior to this recording, his last project was 1986's Warner Bros. Records released,"Private Passion" (Reissued on CD via Wounded Bird Records). That particular album featured the R&B hits "Facts Of Love" & "Back In Love" featuring lead vocals by Karyn White (Of the L.A. & Babyface produced hit "Superwoman" fame) and one time Tower Of Power lead singer, Michael Jeffries.
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Madonna | Madonna (1983)
Madonna | Madonna (1983)
by Brent Faulkner
Madonna has accrued her fair share of controversy and indifference throughout her lengthy, though illustrious career. For all the controversy and criticism from fans, whether it be the question of Madonna’s morals or the subject matter of her more edgy numbers, the universal acclaim for this legendary artist is undeniable. Shocking she may have been throughout her career - namely her heyday, whether it was the sexual references of “Like A Virgin” or the questionable music video that accompanied the gospel-tinged “Like A Prayer,” few will deny the genius of Madonna. That genius was cultivated with Madonna’s self-titled 1983 effort, Madonna, which was jam packed with guilty pleasures even the most devoted hardcore rock fan won’t or can’t deny. Unlike so many efforts of today’s age, there are no misses; with every hook comes only the most tempting, naughty, yet “sugary sweet” lyricism. To continue, Please click "MORE"!<< MORE >>