​This new album by the legendary band Kool & the Gang is the first in fourteen years. It contains many danceable tracks, a return to the sound that made them famous. So go on and buy it if you want to throw a party!

​Chicagoan Gerald McClendon is almost a definition of old school soul and R&B. The style of Motown, Stax and Atlantic Records is never far away. It actually gives him the nickname 'The Soul Keeper'. On his new pitch 'Lets' Have A party' Gerald once again collaborates with songwriter, drummer and producer Twist Turner. The duo drew with many fellow artists to Delta Roots Sound Studios in Chicago. Together they recorded twelve original songs. Gerald opens with the soul strut 'Keep On Keepin' On' and the shuffle 'If It Ain't The Blues'. The title track is a fat funk song and diverges with the touchingly sweet ballad 'Pretty Girl', which is characterized with that wonderful doo-wop sound. Handsome R&B tracks are 'Pack Your Bags And Go' and the moribund 'Ghetto Child'. From the gospel track 'You Got Be Strong' it goes quickly to 'Throw This Dog A Bone', which is colored with edgy guitar riffs. For the closing 'Funky Stuff' the legendary Chicago blues guitarist Melvin Taylor was hired. Melvin eagerly sprinkles his guitar licks and together they build a 'hot' West Side Chicago blues party. Highly recommended release…!

​Enjoy the catchy popsongs from Aiala.  She’s not Amy Winehouse but definitely more creative.  Love her music!  She has it all!

Travelling gives inspiration with ups and downs, a smile and a tear.  Strong contemporary popsongs with good vibes.  

​One of the most interesting debuts of the year.  Jaouad Alloul has made a statement: “Set Me Free, And Let Me Be” he sings in ‘Father’.  Inspiring album!

​The third album by singer-songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Judith Hill is a varied package that certainly will appeal to fans raised on a diet of funk, soul and R&B. She brings piano ballades as well as real soul songs and psychedelic funk/rock. 

​What a impressieve voice, what a préséance, what a sound! In short, that is what Joyann Parker presents with her new release "Out Of The Dark". These blues, R&B and soul singers are from Minneapolis, MN. What a heavenly divergent release. Joyann Parker confirms all the good things we already knew about this blues diva. Who will bring this lady to our region! Album of the year 2021 .... it is already a real contender. Here is only one word: wonderful album..!

​Chris Jasper proves here that he’s a good singer, and those who love quality R&B will love this. Recommended! 

​The release "Weed 'Em & Reap" is yet another great album for the band Misty Blues. The eleven songs are deeply rooted in the blues tradition, while there is also a lot of jazz, funk and soul floating around in the arrangements. The opening song "No More To Give" immediately has that dark and slow realization. Gina Coleman sings through those sad and groaning lyrics with her low soul voice and accompanies herself on cigar box guitar. Keyboardist Benny Kohn, trumpet player Bill Patriquin, Aaron Dean on sax, drummers Rob Tatten and Gina's eldest son Diego Mongue, and guitarists Seth Fleishmann and Wes Buckley complete the tight rhythm section.
A lots of blues, a few New Orleans rhythms, handy jazz arrangements and some rare ballads are a cool mixture on this release ..!

​This album can bring Bettye to the top, and it’s delivered with deep emotion.

​Catie Waters has delivered a nice album, with her sensual voice. Recommended!

​Tracye Eileen’s sensual voice brings you in the right mood to listen to her songs about her love life. Recommended!

​A nice soulful album from an unknown source!

​This is a wonderful soulful debut album, that I will play often. Thank you, Dhenibe!

​Jack Mack & The Heat Attack are one of the hardest working soul and R&B bands.
On a warm evening in July 1996, and for around 50,000 enthusiastic fans, the band signed present at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Just when their last song "I Walked Alone" ended, a bomb exploded near the stage. The album was released in combination with the new film Richard Jewell, from Clint Eastwood.

​Great contemporary R & B album with a nostalgic soul, funk and roots image.  Ready to conquer Europe. We hope to find them on stage of every festival next year.

​A very lively and quality flashback to the seventies, when they made such beautiful music!

​A nice R&B album, which proves that Billy is deeply rooted in the soul tradition. 

​An R&B album, on which Shayna shows off her vocal talents. 

​After all these years, Jaki still knows how to move me! Highly recommended!

​A soulful album, which proves that Macy stands tall, like a ruby.

This comeback album can appeal to soul, R&B and blues fans. 

Beautiful album from ‘The Vanished Dutchman’ Joost.  Strong funky grooves with Zappa-tesque influences but also melancholy and a lot of fun.  A wonderful discovery!

Secret Rendezvous produces a more intelligent R&B.  A very enjoyable record with the great singing style of Sietske Morsch.   Yes, this is the high-end of Indie R&B.

​This Tower of Power-like album showcases more than what appears on the surface. This powerful soul cd driven by a fantastic horn section echoes music that sounds sometimes like Stevie Wonder, Little Steven or Southside Johnny, Isaac Hayes, Billy Cobham, some Curtis Mayfield, The J. Geilsband and maybe even Elvis Costello. It also contains a superb cover of Robbie Robertson’s ‘The Shape I’m In’. This is the real Memphis deal! I want to see this band on the Belgian stages this year