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DJ Muggs: Soul Assassins Vol. II

After the successful 1997 release of the first Soul Assassins album, DJ Muggs found himself pestered to produce another hot line-up of rhymers backed up by his dark beats. This time he has a different take on the East Coast/ … Continue reading

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Stephen Simmonds: Spirit Tales

On his U.S. debut, Swedish singer/songwriter Stephen Simmonds has compiled a soulful collection of original songs. His evocative melodies embrace R&B, jazz and pop, and his lush vocals evoke Stevie Wonder and The Beatles. Released: 9/19/2000 Label: No Label Genre: … Continue reading

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Ivan Lins: A Love Affair—The Music of Ivan Lins

Producer Jason Miles is on a mission to introduce American audiences to the music of Brazil’s leading pop songwriter, Ivan Lins. On this tribute album, he has assembled an impressive cast of artists to interpret some of Lins’ greatest hits. … Continue reading

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No Question: No Question

On their self-titled debut release No Question upholds Philadelphia’s reputation for producing some of the freshest sounds in R&B. The disciplined vocals of this quartet hark back to the days of classic soul, but their sound is definitely modern. Released: … Continue reading

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Dance Hall Crashers: Witless Banter and 25 Mildly Antagnostic Songs of Love

After being pestered by fans for over eight years, the Dance Hall Crashers have finally bowed to the pressure and released their first live album. "Witless Banter and 25 Mildly Antagonistic Songs of Love" captures the caffeinated energy of their … Continue reading

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Spontaneous: Spur of the Moment Musik

On his debut release, Spur of the Moment Musik, Spontaneous earns his moniker with impulsive rhymes and space age beats. His naturally eclectic style is pushed to the limit when he teams up with guest artists such as Xzibit, Bahamadia … Continue reading

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Maceo Parker: D-I-A-L Maceo

As the sax man for James Brown and George Clinton, Maceo Parker defined the sound of funk music. His latest release includes a collection of songs written especially for his guest artists, the next generation of funkateers, Ani DiFranco, Sheryl … Continue reading

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