NuSoul bizz. was: RE: Hip hop quick hits

From: Aaron Shinn (ashinn@artic.edu)
Date: Sat Apr 28 2001 - 05:20:32 CEST

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    Hey Dirk and AJlist, here are some names worth checking:

    1. Bilal
    This cat was doing vocals on tracks for common and the
    philly/soulquarians crew a while back and his voice is outrageous.
    Raphael Saadiq / James Poyser produced his first LP which is called
    "1st born second". I think it might be out now, but I'm not sure.
    Several choice tunes if you're a fan of Poyser's production. I'm
    dying to get this on wax!

    2. India Arie
    I don't have the album, but I've heard some good tunes here and
    there. A few pals have given the LP a good rating.

    3. Ledisi
    She's a west coast vocalist. She did a live show at the funky buddha
    lounge (chicago!) and tore the damn roof off! If her live shows are
    any indication, her recorded work must be smokin'. I think her LP is
    called "Soulsinger".

    ... And if you don't have "Mamma's Gun" from Ms. Badu, you're outta
    your head :)

    Also, we might see more from Paris Clemmons (ala Black Mary on
    2000Black). There's a new tune from her on the Versatile Family
    compilation that is *sweeeet*. I'm hoping we see a new EP or LP from
    her in a season's time.

    Anybody else? I'd love to get some new soul leads!

    Cheers,
    .aaron shinn

    At 8:37 PM -0500 4/27/01, Dirk van den Heuvel wrote:
    >Well with all this talk about hip hop I have to chime in with some
    >props for Chi-Town's very own All Natural. We're actually listening
    >to their new album right now while we work on the new list...the CD
    >is out on ....Thrill Jockey???!!! (the LP is on Fat Beats which
    >makes MUCH more sense). It's a very nice album with some jazzy
    >touches, but it's a lot ruffer than say Common. FYI: All Natural's
    >first album was released by Cup Of Tea (which alas is no
    >more--though we do have all their stock if you're looking for
    >anything :).
    >
    >And I also give big ups to Blackalicious' Nia album--that record is
    >fantastic. On the Gangstarr tip, I love Premier's production but
    >alot of Guru's raps leave me cold. I was really disappointed by the
    >last Jazzamatazz album... And of course the Roots are top of the
    >food chain (IMHO). We just repressed their first album again on
    >vinyl (and promptly sold out) and you know it still sounds fresh as
    >hell like 9 years later...
    >
    >On a slightly different tip can anyone recommend any good r&b ala
    >Jill Scott, Musiq Soulchild, etc. The last buying binge I was a few
    >months back and I guess I due for another... I've heard the Res
    >(sp?) name but haven't heard any of the music--is her album worth
    >picking up? How about Sunshine Anderson?
    >
    >Dirk van den Heuvel
    >President/GM, Groove Distribution
    >"Your Guide To The Underground"
    ><http://www.groovedis.com/>http://www.groovedis.com
    >



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