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Billy Griffin - Like Water-
Griffin, who replaced Smokey Robinson after the latter left the Miracles, returns after a hiatus with smooth 80s flavored soul.
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Cassie - Cassie-
The so-so "Me&U" is the height of this offering.
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Cherish - Unappreciated-
This enhanced CD features the debuting sister quartet, "How To Snap" from their DVD and the "Do It To It" video featuring Sean Paul (YoungBloodZ).
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Christina Aguilera - Back to Basics-
The set features the track "Ain't No Other Man," and is packaged as a double disc - one half produced by DJ Premier and paying homage to soul, jazz and blues, and one half produced by pop heavyweight Linda Perry. *
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Danity Kane - Danity Kane-
It was canned by our our former reviewer but this Diddy sponsored "Making The Band" girl group has many fans as they do haters.
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Dave Hollister - The Definitive Collection-
The BLACKstreetfounding member and cousin to K-Ci and JoJo is represented here in this compilation featuring tracks such as "Before I Let You Go."
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Diana Ross - Definitive Collection-
The set combines Ross's solo monster hits from the 70s and 80s including "Theme from Mahogany," "Good Morning Heartache,"Love Hangover" and many more. *
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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band - What's Going On-
Released to commemorate the first anniversary of the Hurrican Katrina disaster, this set revamps the Marvin Gaye classic album of the same name with new artist, new perspectives and a contemporary feel. A part of the proceeds go toward the continual relief effort. *
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Hall & Oates - The Philadelphia Years-
This 19-track is packed with previously unreleased tracks from way back in the day before this duo was signed to Atlantic and blew up with their first hit "She's Gone." This is a must for fans. *
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Kashmere Stage Band - Texas Thunder Soul 1968-1974-
This superfunky highschool band from the late 60s-early 70s put it down in a big way. This double disc offers documentary footage on the enhanced CD, as well as rare studio recordings, a 40-page booklet, rare photos and unreleased live cuts.
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Jeannie Ortega - No Place Like Bklyn-
This new New York singer mixes reggaeton with R&B.
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Kelis - Kelis Was Here-
By far one of the most exciting releases of the year, the daring album pushes the envelope with cuts such as the bouncy "Bossy." *
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Luther Vandross - The Ultimate Luther Vandross-
This 25-track set which features a number of remixes of past and unreleased Luther material barely scrapes the surface and only slightly touches the magnitude that was this artist. RIP LV.
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Lyfe Jennings - The Phoenix-
The gravelly voiced guitar strumming crooner returns with a soul stirring sophomore set. *
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Millie Jackson - Still Caught Up-
This remastered version of the popular classic includes a previously unreleased material as well as photos and commentary from the original "Ms. Jackson." *
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Oshy - Da Life Of A Singer-
The harlem native drops his debut album chock full of hip-hop tinges R&B.
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Multiple Artists - Step Up [Soundtrack] - The companion to the dance flick includes hot tracks like "Get Up" from Ciara featuring Chamillionaire and "(When You Gonna) Give It Up To Me" from Sean Paul featuring Keyshia Cole along with artists such as Anthony Hamilton, and more.
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Prince - Ultimate Prince- This two-disc compilation of his work during the Warner Brothers years (pre-SLAVE tatoo) features many classics in their shortened versions, a few remixes and not a lot of the more rare tracks. It doen't surpass the 3-disc collection released in the 90s but it's still a decent intro to new fans. *
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Patrice Rushen, Stanley Clarke & Ndugu Chancler - Standards (CD + Bonus DVD) - These accomplished musicians join forces on covers of American standards. *
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Outkast - Idlewild- This album further pushes the hip-hop envelope by offering Outkast fans a genre-defying mix of... almost everything. Although it bears the name of the film starring the mega-duo, it is not the soundtrack as none of these songs are in the movie. *
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Randevyn - SolTrain - This talented indie artist combines elements of jazz, gospel, R&B, hip-hop and straight soul on this impressive CD. *
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Randy Crawford & Joe Sample - Feeling Good [IMPORT]-
The "Street Life" singer teams up once again with the legendary musician to the delight of their many fans. *
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Sam Moore - Overnight Sensational - The seminal "soul man" from legendary duo Sam and Dave joins with stars such as Mariah Carey, Fantasia, Van Hunt and late "fifth Beatle" Billy Preston for searing covers of classic soul songs. *
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Shoshyn - Sincerely Yours-
The debut from this Philly artist features a posthumous cameo from 2Pac.
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Stacie Orrico - Beautiful Awakening-
The Christian teen R&B/pop princess returns after a two-year hiatus. *
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Smokey Robinson - Pure Smokey-
The Motown legend was a a young man when this album was first dropped in 1974. This re-release is great for hardcore fans as it contains rarely heard recordings.
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Tamar Davis - Milk & Honey-
Rumored to be the reason of the breakup between Prince and ex-wife Manuela, this young Prince protege used to be a member of teen group Girl Tyme before it became Destiny's Child.
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Trudy Lynn - I'm Still Here-
The Houston blues matriarch comes round again with her 13th album.
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