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Heston Heston
storyteller
(Worldsoul Music)
Heston aptly describes himself as a folk singer doing soul music. He has an old-school heart and sensibility, singing about personal struggles and experiences in a heartfelt way against funky and acoustic backdrops. "Storyteller" is filled with wonderful examples of what he calls "sweet music," songs that feel good and soothe the soul.
1. "storyteller" - Heston says he's a folk singer doing soul music.
2. "Good Morning America" - When the news keeps Heston up at night, this is the result.
3. "Radio" - Sometimes people who break up keep hearing their favorite songs.
4. "Like Sunshine" - Heston's personal prayer to his father and God.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.thevirtualcd.com/heston

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Black Kold Madina Black Kold Madina
Black Kold Madina
Black Kold Madina is Kim Rivers Roberts, a New Orleans native who is one of the city's rap artists. Roberts lost nearly all of her music in Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, but recovered a half-dozen tracks from different points in her career. All of her songs are tough-minded and positive, showing an artist with a spirit and voice that refuses to submit to adversity.
1. "Black Kold Madina" - Kim Rivers Roberts has always written strong songs about the truth.
2. "Amazing" - Black Kold Madina's song of overcoming very hard times as a younger woman.
3. "Rollin' On Dubs" - Black Kold Madina's song about riding in style, featuring Wink G.
4. "Look Up" - Black Kold Madina's words of encouragement for people in any storm.

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Gordon Chambers Gordon Chambers
Love Stories
(Chamber Music)
Gordon Chambers is on a musical mission. The acclaimed R&B songwriter turned vocalist wants to restore the tradition in soul music that celebrates love and relationships. His latest recording, "Love Stories," explores various stages of relationships with an eye to positive outcomes. No matter where you are in love or longing, Chambers has a song for you.
1. "Love Stories" - Gordon Chambers says his latest CD is meant to inspire relationships.
2. "Soul Music" - Gordon Chambers describes what soul music means to him.
3. "Unfair" - This song about long-distance relationships is a favorite.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.gordonchambers.com

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Terisa Griffin Terisa Griffin
My Naked Soul
(My Naked Soul Productions)
Terisa Griffin's debut CD, "My Naked Soul," showcases an exceptional singer in her element - sharing the ups and downs of her life with her audience. After years creating "One Voice, One Woman" shows featuring many classic divas, Griffin draws on a variety of modern R&B styles that compliment her musical moods. Added up, she takes listeners on a journey where niave optimism gives way to more worldly wisdom.
1. "My Naked Soul" - Terisa Griffin says she wanted a recording that bared her soul.
2. "Life Lessons" - Terisa Griffin says the CD follows her life's ups and downs.
3. "Did You Ever" - A playful song about a sexy and suggestive topic.
4. "Cigarette in the Rain" - Terisa Griffin shares everything with her audience - everything!

Visit artist's web site: http://www.terisagriffin.com

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Myself Myself
Protest in Disguise
(The Couture Label)
Myself combines his New Orleans roots with a New York sensibility in "Protest in Disguise," his recent release on The Couture Label. The CD has a range of snappy and intriguing beats with lyrics that range from the poetic to the political. Myself is particularly good at blending jazzy New Orleans horns and drumming into his mix, which should attrack a wider audience.
1. "Protest in Disguise" - Myself says he carefully hides his messages behind the music.
2. "God is So Funky" - One of Myself's favorite tracks combines humor, wit and fact.
3. "True Stories" - Myself says his lyrics come from real-life experiences.
4. "Skatt" - This track celebrates New Orleans' great musicians.

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Lugo Lugo
Burning Love
(Love Kiss Music)
Lugo - Edwin Anthony Lugo Walker - is a Grammy-winning writer, singer and producer of romantic urban soul and Latin-infused pop songs. "Burning Love" is his latest CD and ranges from quiet ballads to upbeat dance tunes. This soulful CD deserves a wider audience than the usual independent outlets.
1. "Burning Love" - Lugo has been singing and writing music for most of his life.
2. "Anyone Can See" - A break-up ballad about rough spots in a relationship.
3. "What You Won't Do" - A great Latin-tinged version of Bobby Caldwell's R&B classic.
4. "Stop It's Your Money" - Lugo's fun homage to girls on the NYC club scene.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.lovekissmusic.com

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Rudy Currence Rudy Currence
More Than You'll Ever Know
(Mike Chek Entertainment)
Rudy Currence is a talented young R&B soul artist whose first solo CD is a testament to his skill as a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. After writing songs for other successful artists, notably Mya, he decided to record a debut CD independently. The result is musically diverse and compelling.
1. "Independence" - Rudy Currence says he wanted to make his first CD a certain way.
2. "Songwriting" - Rudy says he drew on a large body of work for this recording.
3. "Superstar" - Rudy explains why this song is his musical anthem.
4. "Carousels" - This song is about how everyone has problems.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.RudyGC3.com

© Copyright 2004, BEHINDtheBEAT, Inc.

kelli sae Kelli Sae
Heroine
(kwurk entertainment)
Soul singer-songwriter Kelli Sae has traveled the world with Incognito, Count Basic and Philippe Saisse Acoustic Trio. Her second CD, "Heroine," is filled with heartfelt personal songs in a mix of modern urban styles. Whether she's singing an uptempo salsa or dance track or a soulful ballad, Kelli lends genuine emotion and drama to her songs. Another great recording by an independent artist.
1. "Heroine" - Kelli Sae says her second solo CD showcases her wide musical tastes.
2. "Musical Mix" - Kelli says she wants her CD to create upbeat moods or soothe hard times.
3. "Can't Let Go" - Kelli says most of her songs are inspired by real-life situations - like this one.
4. "Doesn't Anybody" - Another true story provoked this song - about a bad break-up.
5. "Yesterday" - Kelli says this song was thel surprise of the recording session.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.kellisae.com

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Heston Heston
Heston
Heston Francis is a modern soul singer with heartfelt messages and laid-back grooves. Heston's love songs have a twist; they can be self-critical and have positive messages. This self-released EP, shows an artist who has stayed true to his musical roots, while producing songs for today's audience.
1. "Live Messages" - Heston says performing live is what it's all about - that and having positive messages.
2. "In This Life" - Heston says this song about family struggles resonates with women.
3. "Angel" - Heston says this song is about a certain double-standard in relationships.
4. "Sweet Songs" - Heston grew up with all kinds of music, but has always been drawn to love songs.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.hestonmusic.com

© Copyright 2004, BEHINDtheBEAT, Inc.

chielli minucci Special EFX
Party
(Shanachie)
Special EFX's latest recording "Party" finds the jazzy instrumental group going in yet another musical direction - into the world of smooth, funky club music. Guitarist-composer Chieli Minucci wrote most of the material, which features David Mann's distinctive saxophone. The CD explores extended melodies and solos over slick 80s-style grooves, a combination that's easy on the ears and feet.
1. "Party" - Chieli Minucci says "Party" is a return to his musical roots with a twist.
2. "Dream Come True" - Chieli Municci says using different instruments affects the way he writes each song.
3. "Mi Amore" - One of his favorites on the CD starts with an etude for classical guitar.
4. "David Mann" - Chieli Minucci says saxophonist David Mann makes ups his parts on the spot.
5. "Two Surprises" - Two songs, "Ready for Anything" and "Happy, Happy," were the CD's surprise cuts.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.chielimusic.com

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Montell Montell Jordan
Life After Def
(In The Paint Records)
Montell Jordan's latest recording, "Life After Def," finds the modern R&B singer-songwriter-producer creating a deeply personal album that shares his life and lessons learned in recent years. The recording is a rare combination of great writing, fabulous singing and equally compelling studio production that's fun but also is serious in its scope and message.
1. "Life After Def" - Montell Jordan says "Life After Def" is a mirror into his struggles and growth.
2. "Aight" - Montell Jordan says this song reintroduces himself to his female listeners.
3. "True" - This song goes one step further, he says, and is a duet with those fans.
4. "Bottom Line" - Montell Jordan says this song is about a man who wants his relationship to work.
5. "Yes" - In this duet with Tonex, Montell Jordan pays tribute to the foundation for values.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.montelljordan.com

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Bill Withers Bill Withers
Still Bill
(Columbia Records)
Bill Withers wrote some of the most memorable soul songs of the early 1970s. Columbia Legacy has just reissued 1972's "Still Bill" and 1977's "Managerie," enabling a new generation of fans and musicians to hear Wither's emotionally honest and upfront songs.
1. "Still Bill" - Bill Withers says this recently reisued album is his favorite recording.
2. "Lean On Me" - Withers says he's more drawn to friendship than to romantic attraction.
3. "Songwriter" - Bill Withers' music career took off in Los Angeles, but he says he's always been "a rural guy."
4. "Rosie" - The demo of this lovely ballad is included in the re-issue of "Menagerie," Wither's 1977 recording.

Visit artist's web site: http://www.billwithersmusic.com

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