New album on the horizon for Deborah Cox
R&B singing sensation Deborah Cox has been MIA the last few years but the singer has resurfaced and is in the studio putting the final touches on an album that’s yet to be titled but is slated to be released on Universal Classics.
The new set which is slated to be a covers album will feature production by prominent ones Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis as well as Shep Crawford. Cox has also crossed over into acting and is featured on the upcoming DVD release of David E. Talbert’s Love on Layaway, her film Blood of a Champion was recently screened at the Tribeca Film Festival.
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Essence mag co-founder to release Cafe Soul All-Star set, 'Love Pages'
Clarence Smith the co-founder of the black glamour magazine Essence will release a Cafe Soul compilation CD called 'Love Pages' due in stores next month and will feature some heavyweight performers from the soul and Jazz arena.
The likes of George Benson, Peabo Bryson, Glenn Jones, Vesta aka (Vesta Williams), Maysa, Christopher Williams, Jon Lucien, master vibest Roy Ayers and many others are all scheduled to appear with all new material for the set.
"The goal is to bring back quality music. Music that engages people emotionally, intellectually and spiritually" says Smith, now CEO of YOU Entertainment, who along with producers Duke Jones and the legendary Norman Connors, is the guiding light behind one of this years' most anticipated collection of talent in recent memory.
No doubt that the line up for the album is impressive but so is the Café Soul All-Stars, the band anchoring the set who are comprised of an equally stellar cast of renowned session musicians; trumpeters Duke Jones and Chris Albert, keyboardist Bobby Lyles, guitarist Kaspar Galli, drummer Steve Williams, saxaphonist Rene McLean and bassist Alex Blake. The end result is an ear pleasing collection of tunes that are both radio friendly and soulful.
The first single, 'What You Gonna Do' features Glenn Jones. Also on tap is 'Used To Be' featuring Christopher Williams, Vesta shines with 'One More Bridge To Cross', Peabo Bryson delivering a powerful performance with 'Don't Make Me Cry' and George Benson takes a stab at the title track. Topping things off is Bobby Lyle's 'Urban Jungle' featuring Roy Ayers and Kenny Garrett. All in all a terrific album and it's very apparent that Love Pages is destined to become a staple in every true R&B lover's collection.
- Source: divaplanet.de
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An album that soul singing sensation Anthony Hamilton recorded prior to his 2003 Arista breakthrough 'Comin' From Where I'm From' will see the light of day for the first time as it gets a release date scheduled for later this month.
The album called 'Soulife' was originally shelved after the label Soulife buckled due to financial difficulties. The set has 10 previously unreleased cuts and is set for a June 28 release through Rhino.
The set also includes the Macy Gray duet 'Love and War' which was previously released on the soundtrack for 2001s 'Baby Boy' starring singer Tyrese and rapper Snoop Dogg. Former Soulife labelmate Sunshine Anderson also makes an appearance on 'Last Night'.
Hamilton is currently in the studio working on the follow-up to his debut release which earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.
- Source: spotlightonR&B
It's official, Destiny's Child go their seperate ways__________________________________________________________________
R&B supergroup Destiny's Child have confirmed they are going their seperate ways this past week. The trio of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams broke the news at a concert in Barcelona with some 16,000 fans in attendence.
"We realised that now is the time to pursue our personal goals and solo efforts in earnest, we've been blessed with success and the greatest fans in the world" it was announced in a statement.
The group will continue to tour North America before they split, with their final show being in Vancouver on September 10th.
Destiny's Child scored a string of hit singles since arriving on the scene in 1998 with their first single 'No, No, No' as well as chart-toppers such as 'Independent Women' and the liberated womans rights anthem 'Survivor'. They have sold more than 50 million CDs worldwide, including solo releases, their record company said.
In the statment it read "After a lot of discussion and some deep soul searching, we realised that our current tour has given us the opportunity to leave Destiny's Child on a high note.
"We will be united in our friendship and filled with an overwhelming gratitude for our music, our fans, and each other", they added.
"We want to thank all of our fans for their incredible love and support and hope to see you all again as we continue fulfilling our destinies."
- Source: VH1.com