No Description AvailableTrack: 10: Chase The Clouds Away,Track: 11: Walking On Wheels,Track: 1: Parisienne Girl,Track: 2: Summer’s Ended,Track: 3: Shine On,Track: 4: Wake Up The City,Track: 5: Interference,Track: 6: Incognito,Track: 7: Sunburn,Track: 8: The Smile Of A Child,Track: 9: Why Don’t You Believe MeMedia Type: CDArtist: INCOGNITOTitle: JAZZ FUNKStreet Release Date: …
D’Angelo debuted in 1995, hailed as the new sound of soul, a genius singer-songwriter soul man in the tradition of Stevie Wonder, Prince, Curtis Mayfield, et al. His Virgin/EMI album Brown Sugar, along with the hit title song and a smash cover of Smokey Robinson’s ‘Cruisin’, proved the hype was right.It’s generally thought that the artist’s next album …
Missy Eliott and Timbaland present Tweet, the newest addition to Missy’s Goldmind Records and the first new star of 2002. A multidimensional singer, songwriter, musician and producer, Tweet beguiles with a blend of old school soul and new school hip-hop attitude, and moves into funky new territory that knocks down artistic boundaries in every direction. Southern Hummingbird ranges …
Incognito’s third album nods to the influences that ground their jazz-funk-and-soul jams. The 11-member band adds a Latin feel to a snazzy cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Don’t You Worry ‘Bout a Thing,” while “Magnetic Ocean” has a Weather Report-in-ballad-mode vibe. “Change” combines Maysa Leak’s Chaka Khan-like power with sweeping Soul II Soul-ish strings, and “Need to Know” gives …
N’dea Davenport started working on her debut solo recording in 1990; she finished eight years later. In between she spent six years traveling the world with British funk revivalists the Brand New Heavies. After four albums on which she sang lead, wrote songs, and produced, she took a hiatus to buy and restore a house in Louisiana, then …
From the opening bars of “Wild and Peaceful” (almost a description of the group’s style) with its soaring strings, crystalline piano, and flawless vocal harmonies, it’s apparent that No Time Like the Future is rich with Incognito’s patented blend of soul and finesse. “It Ain’t Easy,” with its refrain of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Goin’ On,” is a classic …
Beneath the Surface finds original lead singer Maysa Leak returning to the Incognito fold. Coincidentally or not, the record finds the group moving deeply into smooth, laidback, jazzy soul. It’s a seductive sound and the group executes it well, even though there ironically isn’t that much substance beneath the surface.
The songs are consistently stronger and more melodic, …
“A fabulous album, supremely soulful…a gem.” Mojo ——————————————– Outstanding soul singer MARTHA REDBONE’s sophomore album “SKINTALK” is a powerful, organic soul journey reflecting on social issues, ancient spirituality, the beauty and the complexities of love. Her New York underground hero status is testified to as she pays homage to her mixed American heritage …
International version of the urban artist’s 1997 companion to his acclaimed MTV appearance with one additional track, ‘Till The Cops Come Knockin’. Also features his beautiful rendition of Kate Bush’s ‘This Woman’s Work’ which is exclusive to this release. Of the other tracks, it features the singles, ‘Sumthin’ Sumthin’, ‘Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder)’ & ‘Whenever ,Whatever, Wherever’. …