jeudi 1 octobre 2026
Forrest (1983) One Lover (BBR Expanded Edition 2015)
Born in Galveston, Texas,[1] where he sang in church during childhood, he moved to Los Angeles, California as a teen and won several contests there as a singer. After this stage in his career, he moved to the Netherlands, where he had a hit in 1983 with the song "Rock the Boat", a cover of the Hues Corporation's 1974 No. 1 US hit. His version peaked at No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart[3] and in his native United States at No. 9 on the Hot Dance Club Play chart.[4]
A second single, "Feel the Need in Me" (originally by the Detroit Emeralds), was a hit in the UK, reaching No. 17.[3] A third single, "One Lover (Don't Stop the Show)", peaked at No. 67 in the UK.[2]
He and his wife, Manon Thomas, a television presenter had two sons, but later separated, after which he began to concentrate again on music. He sang in R.E.S.P.E.C.T., a theatre show, in 2001, dedicated to 1960s soul music. He was asked by DJ Roog to front the band Planet Hardsoul, who had a minor hit with their cover of "Where Did Our Love Go".[citation needed] In December 2012, Thomas married again, to Diana van Lippen.
The Counts (1975) Funk Pump +2 (Ultra-Vybe 2021)
The Counts released their fourth album, Funk Pump, in 1975 on Aware Records.
The album emphasizes streamlined funk structures with concise arrangements, blending vocal-led tracks and extended instrumental showcases. It was their second and final release on Aware.
Keyboardist Mose Davis wrote “Magic Ride,” “Short Cut,” “Since We Said Goodbye,” “Funk Pump,” and “Tecalli.” Guitarist Leroy Emmanuel contributed “Dedicated Man,” “At the Fair,” and “Flies Over Watermelon.” The two co-wrote “I’m the Music.” The only outside composition is Carole King and David Palmer’s “Jazzman.”
The title track drives on clipped organ figures and interlocking rhythm guitar. Davis shapes “Magic Ride” with layered keyboards and measured pace, while “Short Cut” and “Since We Said Goodbye” show his tighter vocal style. Emmanuel takes lead on the brisk “Dedicated Man” and the compact “At the Fair.” “Flies Over Watermelon” explores playful instrumental phrasing, while “Tecalli” closes with a five-minute stretch of atmospheric keys and guitar interplay.
The Counts (1973) Love Sign +2 (Ultra-Vybe 2021)
The Counts released their third album, Love Sign, in 1973 on Aware Records.
The album highlights the band’s interplay with stretched-out funk vamps, jazz-inflected solos, and extended instrumental passages. It marks their first release on Aware and their last with drummer Andrew Gibson.
Guitarist Leroy Emmanuel wrote “Love Sign” and “Too Bad (You Don’t Love Me).” Keyboardist Mose Davis contributed “Just You, Just Me” and “Riding High.” Saxophonist Demo Cates provided “Sacrifice,” while all four members share credit on the closing “Counts Medley (Play It Again, Far Out, Counts Blues).”
The title track unfolds across nearly eight minutes of layered riffs and alternating instrumental breaks. “Too Bad (You Don’t Love Me)” compresses the band’s drive into a tighter format with Emmanuel on lead. Davis balances introspective tones on “Just You, Just Me” against the more strident pace of “Riding High.” “Sacrifice” adds compact vocal passages, while “Counts Medley” stitches together three motifs into a nine-minute performance that moves from brisk funk to freer blues stretches.
The Counts (1971) What's Up Front That-Counts +1 (Westbound Records 2023)
The Counts released their second album, What’s Up Front That Counts, in 1971 on Westbound Records.
The album shifts their focus toward longer, hard-driving funk workouts with a rough Detroit edge, balancing stretched-out jams with compact vocal numbers. It appeared as their first under the shortened name after initial releases as the Fabulous Counts.
Keyboardist Mose Davis wrote three songs (“Rhythm Changes,” “Thinking Single,” and “Bills”). Guitarist Leroy Emanuel contributed “Why Not Start All Over Again.” All five members co-wrote the title track, while saxophonist Demo Cates and vocalist Raoul Keith Mangrum share credits on that piece.
The opening cut, “What’s Up Front That Counts,” runs nearly eight minutes with organ-led riffs, wah-toned guitar, and alternating vocal chants. “Rhythm Changes” rides clipped piano phrases across a taut rhythmic base. Emanuel’s “Why Not Start All Over Again” extends into a six-minute vamp with sharp brass accents, while Davis alternates between brisk, riff-centered funk (“Bills”) and more fluid movements on “Thinking Single” and “Pack of Lies.”
The Fabulous Counts (1969) Jan Jan (DBK Works 2008)
The album mixes Davis’ Hammond-led funk instrumentals with vocal soul covers, balancing raw Detroit rhythm with lean arrangements. Its release followed the local success of the title track, which became the band’s signature number.
Organist Mose Davis wrote four tracks, including “Jan Jan,” “The Bite,” “Scrambled Eggs,” and “The Other Thing.” Guitarist Leroy Emanuel contributed “Dirty Red.” They also cover songs by James Brown (“It’s a Man’s, Man’s, Man’s World”), Sly Stone & The Family Stone (“Simple Song”), The Beatles (“Hey Jude”), Young-Holt Unlimited (“Soulful Strut’), and Johnnie Taylor (“Who’s Making Love”). Producer Popcorn Wylie provided “Girl From Kenya.”
“Jan Jan” centers on organ riffs and shifting sax lines, while “Dirty Red” emphasizes Emanuel’s sharp-toned guitar lead. “Scrambled Eggs” and “The Bite” stay close to their R&B-jazz roots with compact instrumental pacing. Covers range from elongated takes on “Hey Jude” and Brown’s torch ballad to brisk, rhythmic versions of “Soulful Strut” and “Who’s Making Love.”
lundi 28 septembre 2026
The Braxtons Family
The Braxtons are an American musical quintet consisting of singer Toni Braxton and her younger sisters, Traci Braxton, Towanda Braxton, Trina Braxton, and Tamar Braxton. Despite failing to experience long-term success, the group's 1990 debut single, "Good Life", led to oldest sister Toni's solo career.[1] All five members reunited in 2011 to star in the We TV reality television series Braxton Family Values alongside their mother, Evelyn Braxton.
In October 2015, the group released the album Braxton Family Christmas.
dimanche 27 septembre 2026
Billy Paul - Bring The Family back (The Definitive Anthology)
Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 – April 24, 2016),[1] known professionally as Billy Paul, was an American soul singer, known for his 1972 No. 1 single "Me and Mrs. Jones". His 1973 album and single War of the Gods blends his more conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences.
He was one of the many artists associated with the Philadelphia soul sound created by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell. Paul was identified by his diverse vocal style, which ranged from mellow and soulful to low and raspy. Questlove of the Roots equated Paul with Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, calling him "one of the criminally unmentioned proprietors of socially conscious post-revolution '60s civil rights music."
vendredi 25 septembre 2026
jeudi 24 septembre 2026
KC & The Sunshine Band - Let The Sun Shine (The Collection)
KC and the Sunshine Band are an American disco and funk band that was founded in 1973 in Miami, Florida.[2][3] Their best-known songs include the hits "Get Down Tonight", "That's the Way (I Like It)", "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", "I'm Your Boogie Man", "Keep It Comin' Love", "Boogie Shoes", "Please Don't Go", and "Give It Up". The band took their name from lead vocalist Harry Wayne Casey's last name ('KC') and the 'Sunshine Band' from KC's home state of Florida, the Sunshine State. The group had five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: four in the 1970s and the first number one song of the 1980s.
mercredi 23 septembre 2026
mardi 22 septembre 2026
Alicia Myers the Studio Albums
Alicia Myers (born November 20, 1957) is an American R&B musician. Beginning her music career with the band Al Hudson & the Soul Partners, who later evolved into One Way, Myers went on to a moderately successful solo career in the early 1980s, scoring hits such as "I Want to Thank You", "Don't Stop What You're Doin'", and "You Get the Best from Me (Say, Say, Say)".
Beau Williams The Beauty Of The Music
Beau Williams (January 6, 1950 – June 17, 2026) was an American gospel singer from Texas. Through Light Records he released an album Wonderful, which reached number two on the Billboard Gospel charts.
Williams' albums with Capitol Records include a self-titled album in 1982, Stay with Me (1983), Bodacious! (1984), No More Tears (1986). "C'est La Vie", track 3 on his 1984 album, was later covered in 1986 by singer-songwriter Robbie Nevil, who also co-wrote the song in 1984.
After his third Capitol release, Williams signed with Light Records and returned to his roots in Gospel music. Summing up ten of his career highlights in the gospel field, The Best of Beau Williams was issued in 1995.[3]
His 1989 project, "Wonderful"[5] debuted at the number nine spot on Billboard's chart, landed at two, and stayed in the top ten family for fifty eight consecutive weeks. In the meantime, it earned a Dove Award for "Song of the Year", and Grammy,[6] Stellar, and James Cleveland Award nominations.
Williams' later releases include 2005's "Visions" & 2002's "The Greatest Gift". His other recordings include Higher, Love, Power, They Need to Know, Covenant Brothers, and This Christmas.
Gwen Guthrie Her Collection
Howard Hewett This Music Is For Real
Howard Hewett Jr. (born October 1, 1955)[1] is an American singer–songwriter.[2] Hewett rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the group Shalamar.[2] In 1985, he left the group to pursue his solo career,[2] but he later returned to the group in 2001. He signed with Elektra Records. In 1986, he released his debut solo album I Commit to Love.[3] Hewett and his group Shalamar contributed material to the Beverly Hills Cop soundtrack.[4] The soundtrack won a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media in 1986.
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lundi 21 septembre 2026
dimanche 20 septembre 2026
Teena Marie - The Definitive Discography & Extra Tracks
Mary Christine Brockert (March 5, 1956 – December 26, 2010), known professionally as Teena Marie, was an American soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and producer. She was known by her childhood nickname Tina[2] before taking the stage name Teena Marie and later acquired the nickname Lady T,[3] given to her by her collaborator and friend Rick James.
She was known for her distinctive and soulful soprano vocals,[4][5][6] which caused many listeners to believe she was black.[7] Her success in R&B and soul music, and loyalty to these genres earned her the title Ivory Queen of Soul. She played rhythm guitar, keyboards, and congas. Teena Marie was a four-time Grammy Award nominee, winning posthumously in 2023 for Best R&B Song for co-writing "Cuff It".
Chocolate Milk - Groove City (The Collection)
Early sessions with producer Allen Toussaint resulted in the band being signed to RCA Victor in the summer of 1975, and releasing 'Action Speaks Louder Than Words' (#15 R&B / #69 pop), which was sampled often in the hip hop era. The group eventually released 8 albums for RCA. Other hits include 'Girl Callin' / Thinking Of You' (#14 R&B) and 'Blue Jeans' (#15 R&B).
The group disbanded in 1983 after their final album Friction failed to take off in the charts.
samedi 19 septembre 2026
The Gap Band - Outstanding (In The Studio)
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Five Star - The Gold Deluxe Anthology
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