Tyrese, Black Rose Album

I was listening on the Steve Harvey morning radio show about a month and half ago, on my way to an appointment. I caught the tail end of his interview with Tyrese. Tyrese was talking about his latest and last album Black Rose and that it was personal. Black Rose demonstrates Tyrese's growth as an artist and his maturity as a man. This album has a classic R&B feel to it. The kind of music that you just want to kick back and mellow out with a glass of wine. The reason why I love R&B music, it tells a story of what people are going through in their life. Tyrese has captured it, in this album.

It is definitely music for grown folks. It gives you a glimpse into his life and past loves. It’s real as real can get. This artist from the streets of South Central Los Angeles that sung on a Coca Cola commercial in the late 1990’s, is one class act. I put two links with Tyrese talking about his final album, his Ex and much more. Check it out. My favorite song is “Shame”, but the other songs on this album are just as good. Tyrese is one amazing talent check out his album and songs on Streetwise Radio.

LM

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WILL DOWNING

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One of the leading purveyors of unapologetic, unabashed romantic music

Will Downing

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Women love Will Downing. And men love the women who love Will Downing. In his two decade recording career, the Brooklyn native has carved for himself a solid career as one of the leading purveyors of unapologetic, unabashed romantic music. And while this has not translated to crossover success – or even to broad urban radio success – it has gained for Downing a solid musical legacy and a rabidly loyal following of, well…women.

Celebrating his new release Euphoria, Downing had his first national exposure as a popular backing vocalist in the 80s before signing with Island Records. He recorded two modestly successful albums and had a minor hit with a cover of "A Love Supreme" before releasing his breakout 1991 album A Dream Fulfilled. It was a marvelous disc that showed Downing not only possessed a fine baritone voice but that he was also was an excellent song stylist, deftly handling such diverse songs as War's "The World Is A Ghetto" and Paul Davis's "I Go Crazy" and providing a stunning, definitive version of Angela Bofill's "I Try." Both the "I Try" single and the album hit the Urban top 25, and critical acclaim for the disc abounded.

A Dream Fulfilled began a period where Downing found his musical identity and was the first of a string of successful albums that focused on smooth, romantic music, mostly ballads. Sometimes unfairly lumped with his friend Luther Vandross, Downing was actually creating his own brand of love music that was less urban and much jazzier. And though Downing's songs were also more sensual than Vandross's, he shared Luther's sensibilities, singing to women on a truly romantic level that clearly went beyond the physical.

In the 90s and early 00s, Downing recorded frequently on multiple record labels. He became a regular at the top of the contemporary jazz charts and released a number of solid albums (perhaps the best of which was his album of duets with saxophonist Gerald Albright, Pleasures of the Night) with only one miscue (All the Man You Need, his lone album on Motown and an ill-advised attempt at an "urban" sound).

In early 2007, Will contracted a rare muscular disease, Polymyositis, which sidelined him for most of the year. It was a devastating attack, forcing Downing into a wheelchair for most of the year, and causing him to lose nearly 100 pounds. Despite the setback, he was determined to complete his debut album for Peak Records, After Tonight, for which he had recorded four songs prior to his illness. During the Spring of 2007, Will worked from his home putting down vocals despite severe weakness and fatigue. He would say it was "the hardest thing I've ever done," occasionally moving from chair to bed to complete a vocal piece. But out of this situation came another five wonderful songs, including the album's gem, "God Is So Amazing," a simple, melodic testimony of faith during difficult times. After Tonight became another fine addition to Downing's growing discography, and "God Is So Amazing" stood as one of the year's best songs.

In 2009, fully recovered, Downing began work on Classique, a new album of originals and three cover songs, with producer Rex Rideout at the helm. The disc was released in June 2009 to positive reviews. And in 2010, he issued one of his most ambitious projects, an "audio novel" called Lust, Love and Lies, that detailed a relationship going through various stages, with spoken interludes between a very strong batch of songs. It was released to enthusiastic reviews.

Looking back over the last two decades, Will Downing has established himself as one of the most consistent, soulful singers of his era and arguably, with the unfortunate death of Luther Vandross, as today's leading provider of romantic, soulful music.

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The Passing Of A Soul Legend Bobby Womack

Bobby Womack has and will always be one of my favorite singer-song writers. Every time I hear "That's The Way I Feel About Cha", "Woman's Gotta Have It", “Across 110th Street", "If You Think You're Lonely Now", “I Can Understand It”, “I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much”, “Harry hippie” and “I'm Looking For A Love”. I get chills! Bobby Womack’s career spanned more than 50 years. This R&B, soul, rock and roll, doo-wop, gospel, and country singer gave the world beautiful music that has and will live on forever. For all of you who did not know Bobby Womack, he made one more album at the age of 68 called “The Bravest Man In The Universe” released in 2012. It has a modern day sound with the electronic rhythms, synthesizers, and keyboards but it also stays true to Bobby Womack sound. That raspy voice and those deep lyrics. Here are a list of my favorite songs on this album “Please Forgive My Heart”, “The Bravest Man In The Universe”, “Dayglo Reflection (featuring Lana Del Rey)”, “Stupid”, “Love Is Gonna Lift You Up” and “Nothin' Can Save Ya (feat Fatoumata Diawara)”. Bobby Womack was one true artist that could write significant lyric’s that told you what was going on in the world at the time. R.I.P. in peace Bobby Womack your music will live on forever. If you don’t know who Bobby Womack is. You can listen to Bobby Womack’s music on Streetwise Radio and become a fan. Also listen to Streetwise radio on iTunes, Pandora, Athena365, MyGen365 and Live365.

LM

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Karyn White: Carpe Diem

Karyn White is one of my favorite singers-songwriters. In 1988, her self-titled debut album launched her career. She had three songs on this album to hit number one on the R&B charts. They were “Superwoman,” “The Way You Love Me” and the duet single with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, “Love Saw It. White released two more albums: “Ritual of Love” in 1991 and “Make Him Do Right” in 1994. Now almost 20 years later, she’s back! The songbird from the 80s and 90s is doing what she does best--ringing her fans the gift of her voice. White’s 2012 album “Carpe Diem,” has grown woman music on it. The songs “Sista, Sista,” ”Seize The Day,” “Unbreakable” and “My Heart Cries” are picks. White has an amazing vocal range. She is truly seizing the day. You can listen to Karyn White songs on Streetwise Radio. Also listen to Streetwise Radio on MyGen365, Athena365, Live365, iTunes, Pandora and Gilroy Radio.

LM

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Shantel Robinson

We are playing the song "Just Tell Me Now" by Shantel Robinson on 

Streetwise Radio

We think this dynamic and beautiful singer from Jamaica is poised to 

take off .

BIOGRAPHY

Shantel Robinson was born on November 16, 1990 and raised in Kingston, Jamaica. She attended Hydel Preparatory and Immaculate Conception High Schools. She is currently a student at the University of Technology, Jamaica where she is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and majoring in Finance and Banking.

Shantel Robinson recently released her debut single “Just Tell Me Now” in July 2013, and looking forward to release more singles soon. Her genres are Pop, R&B and Freestyle music. She commenced singing at the age of 4 and was a “Choir Leader” at Hydel Preparatory School and was given the honour to sing a solo-part as a “soprano singer” at the “Hydel’s Anniversary Celebration” and she was also a member of the church choir.

Shantel has always wanted to become a recording artiste and songwriter from she was in preparatory school but her mother kept telling her to complete her education first; then she can pursue her dream. She has a passion for singing and she thinks this is the time for her to pursue same and give it her best. Shantel has written all her songs and her inspiration comes from singers like Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Aaliyah, Beyonce and Rihanna.

During her years in Preparatory and High schools, she began participating in tracks at the age of 8 years and accomplished medals and trophies at both the “JISA Inter-Prep. Championship” and the “Boys and Girls’ Track and Field Championship”. She was a former class two Champion Girl, Deputy Captain, Class Monitor, Prefect, Runner-Up Sports Girl, Runner-Up All-Round Girl and Sports Girl of the year.

After she graduated from high school, she competed in the “Caribbean Model Search Competition 2010” at Pulse Modelling Agency and was a finalist that same year and participated in Pulse’s “Talent Bikini Show” singing Christina Aguilera’s song “Beautiful”. She was one of the models on the Reality Television Show (Season 1) “Mission Catwalk 2011” and modelled in various “Fashion Shows” by walking the runway for local and overseas fashion designers.

Keni Burke

I grew up in the era of the true soul singer and the real deal R&B musicians. Keni Burke happens to be one of those singer musicians. Keni Burke’s music is the kind of music you would hear back in at the day. You would go to a party or club and just dance and have fun with your peeps. This 59 year old singer, songwriter, record producer, pianist, keyboardist and bass guitarist used to be a member of the Five Stairsteps a group from Chicago, Illinois. The groups biggest hit was and still one of my all-time favorite songs "O-o-h Child". In 1977, he released his self-titled debut album, which featured the songs "Keep on Singing", "Shuffle", and "From Me to You". This talented artist was so underrated. Keni Burke has put his skills as a guitarist and bassist to work. He has played with some major artist of our time like, Sly & the Family Stone, Natalie Cole, Billy Preston, Terry Callier, Curtis Mayfield, Bill Withers, Dusty Springfield, Diana Ross, and Gladys Knight. I like Keni Burke’s music it is feel good music it has a mix of R&B, soul, funk, jazz, Smooth Jazz. Some songs that are going on my playlist are “Risin' To The Top”, “Never Stop Loving Me”, “Who Do You Love”, “From Us to You and One Minute More”. Tune into Streetwise Radio's Soul City and listen Keni Burke songs. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Gilroy Radio, Pandora, and iTunes, MyGen365, Live365 and Athena365.

LM

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Harleighblu

Harleighblu is an R&B singer/songwriter from Nottingham, England. She grew up listening to her mother’s R&B and soul records. Harleighblu had the entertainment bug at an early age. She started writing music at the age of 7 at a community recording studio. Harleighblu began entertaining school friends with impromptu performances at break times. She is an 21 year old amazing talent has two singles out “Play Me”, “Casanova” and “Enough Now” I like these songs they are so funky. Harleighblu’s debut album is due out on Tru Thoughts records this summer 2013 called “Forget Me Not”. I can’t wait to hear her album if it’s anything like these three songs it’s going to be marvelous. Tune into Streetwise Radio and listen to songs from Harleighblu. You can also listen to Streetwise Radio on Pandora, iTunes, Athena365, MyGen365 and Live365.

LM

http://www.tru-thoughts.co.uk/artists/harleighblu

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