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Bobby V teams up with long time collaborator Lil  Wayne for his brand new single "Mirror." On the club-banging track, the "Slow Down" hitmaker uses the mirror as his third eye to see all the sexy features of women, while Weezy's laid back touch should keep the ladies wanting more. Bobby V has signed with eOne Music. His new label-mates include Ashanti, Keith Sweat, Dwele, SWV, Anthony David, and Eric Roberson, to name a few. On the new label, the seductive singer plans to release his fifth studio album Dusk Till Dawn in the fall. The first single already released features Lil Wayne titled “Mirror.” Other guest appearances on the album include Kirko Bangz and K Michelle.   

LOTL-RADIO WELCOMES  CYNTHIA JONES   DEBUT HER NEW CD' JOURNEY OF SOUL'   Journey is Cynthia Jones’s musical odyssey through multiple genres, transcending time and space. All of the tracks were written by Jones, and she’s willing to share a piece of herself with the listener so that you can check out her mind as well as understand her heart.  “Journey of Soul” is a nice intro into the album; it’s a smooth neo-soul groove that could have easily been released in 1998.  You instantly feel the love from the mood Jones sets and it continues with “Unconditional,” another mellow track.  Jones switches gears and steps up the pace with electro/R&B “Universal Praise,” a club jam that will surely get people dancing and praising at the same time.  The album has a strong Badu influence, but Jones steps out of the neo-soul box to give you cuts like “Revival,” a pure contemporary gospel track, and “Happy Birthday,” which is steeped in contemporary jazz.  One thing is sure about J

ROME sang in a cover band called Fire & Ice while a high schooler, and toured regionally both as a solo artist and with the band. He attended Oakwood University but dropped out in 1989 and moved to California in hopes of making a career as a singer.Rome. He toured with Vesta but had little success until he met with Gerald Baillergeau and Victor Merrit of Grand Jury Records, the producers who heard his demo and sent it to RCA Records. RCA signed him to a major distribution deal and released his debut album in 1997, which went on to sell over a million copies in the U.S., mainly on the strength of the single "I Belong to You (Everytime I See Your Face)", which peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Charts and #1 on many other R & B charts. He eventually had two Top 40 hits from the album. Having achieved success with his RCA Records' debut he was left stranded when a projected second album was rejected. He then left Grand Jury and inked a deal directly through RCA in 1998 but upon completion of his second album, the majority of the labels efforts were being put forth to his new labelmate "Tyrese" resulting in Rome's project getting shelved indefinitely. Instead, he signed a distribution deal with Ground Level for his own JTJ label follow-up - 

Singer-Songwriter Lonny Bereal teams with his studio partner Tank and  Kevin McCall for his latest effort "I Love It." On the Ballad, the collaborators fancy over a special lady who has that "hold

The Ohio Players came into musical prominence in the 1970’s as pioneers of street funk and underground R&B. After signing with Mercury Records in 1974 they landed three consecutive platinum albums “Skin Tight, “Fire”, and “Honey”. Two number one singles on the billboard pop charts “Fire” and “Love Rollercoaster” and five number one R&B singles “Funky Worm”,”Fire”,”Sweet Sticky Thing”, “Love Rollercoaster,” and “Who’d She Coo”. The Players traveled the world, produced more than a dozen albums and received 14 gold and platinum awards for their labors. They also appeared on all the late night shows from Dick Clark to David Letterman.    The band is keeping it funky with 10 members, 4 of which are original Players. James “Diamond” Williams (Drums), Billy Beck (Keyboard), Clarence Willis (Lead Guitar) and Robert Kuumba,(Percussion). Recently, they appeared n Louisville Ky. Fourth of July with a crowd of over 40,000 people in Washington D.C. at the Carter Barron, several Casinos, and the Indianapolis 500 with over 300,000 in attendance.  The Ohio Players use real instrumentation and no computers .

  Starshell is a hot young singer/songwriter signed to Universal Music Group, Interscope Records. She was born and raised in Lowell, Mass., just north of Boston. With a French and Brazilian mother and an African American dad, her music has an international appeal based on the melting pot of influences she has acquired through her background. Starshell is the first female signed by Mary J. Blige’s Matriarch Entertainment, music label and co-signed by one of the most respected and powerful record company executives and label CEO Vincent Herbert of Streamline Records.   Focusing on her solo career as a singer, Starshell has written and co-produced the majority of the songs on her debut album entitled, “LIBERATION”. This winter Starshell is prepared to release her first smash breakout single called “BIRTHDAY GIRL” through Interscope Records in January 2012.

    LOS ANGELES,CA – (May 3, 2012) Hidden Beach recording artist “Mr. Trombone” Jeff Bradshaw has made history with his sophomore album “Bone Appétit” as it debuts on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Album chart three times in the May 12th  issue of Billboard. “Bone Appétit” was released April 24th and in its first week “Bone Appétit – Vol. 1 Main Course” landed at #5 with “Bone Appétit – Double Issue” following at #6 and “Bone Appétit – Vol.2 Deuxieme Cours” entering at #24. The album was also positioned at #1 on the SoulTracks.com/Amazon Top 10 Albums chart, a ranking of the top major and independent label Soul releases. A trombone master, Bradshaw delivers a collection of music rooted in Jazz with a host of neo-soul and R&B artists as guests including Marsha Ambrosius, Raheem DeVaughn, Kindred the Family Soul, Maysa (Incognito), Coko (SWV), PJ Morton (Cash Money/Maroon 5) and introducing Brass Heaven. “Bone Appétit- Double Issue” is a Limited Edition which includes Vol.1 and Vol.2,  “Bone Appétit

It is been over a decade since we've heard new music from Russell Thompkins, Jr., the legendary singer who was the voice behind so many of the hits for the Stylistics.   For over 30years, Russell Thompkins Jr was the original lead singer of the Stylistics. His impeccable falsetto voice led the group to international fame and recognition, recording such hits as: "You're A Big Girl Now" "Stop, Look, Listen" "You Are Everything" "Rockin' Roll Baby" "Betcha By Golly Wow"  

After a lengthy hiatus, O'Bryan formed his own label, Headstorm, and on Valentine's Day 2007 released the ballad-driven album “F1RST.” The set derived its name from what O’Bryan calls “the first step of a new musical journey,” highlighted by the songs “Just Like Doin’ It,” “Can I Kiss Your Lips,” “Man Overboard,” “Gotta Let You Go” and “Gratitude.” Longtime fans of the singer welcomed his return and responded to “F1RST” with enthusiastic reviews on music buyer-driven sites such as , The first album, “Doin’ Alright,” was released in April 1982 and peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard R&B Albums chart. The lead single, “The Gigolo,” was a slice of funk with new wave and rock elements that emphasized O’Bryan’s falsetto. Released in January, “The Gigolo” peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard R&B Singles charts.   O’Bryan released his sophomore effort “You And I” in March 1983. The album was named after his cover of the Stevie Wonder ballad. Given a more contemporary twist, the title track was the second single (peaking at No. 19) and since has become one of O’Bryan’s signature songs.

It was has been a few years since J. Holiday released his sophomore album 'Round 2.' After playing on the sidelines for the last three years, he finally drops a new single. "Sign My Name" is a continuation of his slow bedroom babymakers. There are no mirrors or tricks here, no sleight of hand. When J. Holiday talks earnestly of “following my dreams” and “being in love with music,” it’s not a deliberately sympathetic portrayal by a partial writer. In fact, J.’s talent is matched -in rarity and intensity—only by his enthusiasm. His candor and vulnerability are refreshing, given the static, formulaic state of R&B. The question most are asking, though, is where did J. Holiday come from?  The answer is short, but runs deep: D.C. And while D.C.’s trademark sounds breed musicianship- “so many talented cats playing go-go or in church”—the city remains untapped. But it’s home, and home, for J. Holiday, is where the art is. He was born into a musical family; mother Frances, one of 11 siblings, sang gospel with her 5 sisters, while his older sister supplied backing vocals for Crystal Waters.  

Mellifluous, enticing, passionate and dexterous - these are superlatives most certainly appropriate for defining the style and sound of acclaimed singer/songwriter/producer, TY CAUSEY. Talented, prolific, and genuine are best in describing who he is. All combined the result unveils an artist that harkens back to the storied crooners of the past, but with a present day sheen that boasts a collage of soul, jazz and R&B. His brand of sensual soul and smooth R&B is winning over a growing number of fans and industry insiders alike on the strength of his acclaimed CDs and live performances causing many to place him amongst the elite vocalists on the scene today.

Bobby Caldwell's live performances are always electrifying! Drawing from his vast repertoire of rousing R&B, intimate smooth jazz stylings, and big band songs, Bobby has the ability to entertain at any venue, for fans of all ages. In Japan and throughout Asia, he enjoys a feverish popularity, selling out shows and achieving gold and platinum status for his releases in those countries. In addition to heavy touring, Bobby starred as Frank Sinatra in the David Cassidy/Don Reo theatrical production "The Rat Pack Is Back" in Las Vegas, Nevada. Bobby received rave reviews for his performance, both from industry critics and from his loyal fans.  Bobby has been featured on The CBS Second Cup Café, The Tonight Show starring Jay Leno, BET Jazz Central, and has made numerous national and local network appearances. As a singer, he has a successful career with numerous solo releases, which have earned accolades far and wide. His songwriting skills have earned hits not only for himself, but also for well-known artists like Chicago, Boz Scaggs, Peter Cetera and Amy Grant, Neil Diamond and Al Jarreau.   

LOTL-RADIO WELCOMES FRANK MCCOMB. Frank McComb is back ! With his highly anticipated CD ' The Living Room' His may be one of the warmest, most recognizable tones in independent soul music. As talented as he is frustrating, the enigmatic Frank McComb returns to the scene for the second time in less than a year with another new release. Cut over five concert dates, McComb delivers a live EP set that is more jazz and jam session than it is classic R&B and soul. With a voice long compared to Donny Hathaway and Stevie Wonder, McComb’s voice here is now rougher and less pinpoint precise, creating distance from the decades of wearying comparisons to legends and finally giving McComb a vocal identity more completely his own. It’s good to hear Frank be more Frank, even if his efforts to bother singing lyrics feel more rushed and perfunctory than lived, much less transcendent. He’s sung these songs too long and clearly would rather not.

  If Curtis Mayfield ever had a chance to record a full-length album for Playboy Jazz After Dark, Pete Belasco’sLights On would be the eventual culmination. It’s not an absurd idea since Mayfield on a number of occasions unleashed the expressions of his sexier side (“The Makings of You,” “When We’re Alone,” “You Mean Everything to Me,” etc.), so Belasco’s effort doesn’t come off as being grandiose or self-indulgent. But, for the most part, Belasco’s third disc – his first album in eight years – finds himself making love under the pale moonlight on a bed of rose petals, but with very little moves to show off. His feathery falsetto mimics the relaxed centrality of Robin Thicke, although his cooing hardly goes past a whisper. And, to add to the list of worries, the set of songs never branch past its boxed-in comfort zone. There are a few album favorites, particularly the Quiet Storm opener “I Ain’t Doin’ It” and “Later,” where he remixes Impressions doo-wop with cozy New York jazz. Still, it’s hard to even pick out favorites when the entire album hardly abandons the tempo and sleepy lounge soul. He has a smart vocal instrument and he is totally surrounded by dreamy piano, romantic balladry and pristine production. But, Lights Onis a clever summation of mood music, a neat disc to put on for a late-night romantic rendezvous. Those who want a longer reprise of a Kem album after hours may want to put a checkmark on this

In- Depth  Interview  with Singer -Songwriter Chico Debarge . Chico got his first record deal with Motown Records in the mid-1980s. He became a full-throated soul singer whose lyrics tended toward raw sensuality and toward serious reflections on the temptations of the street life.   Hour 2 -In-Depth Interview with Rosie Gaines   Multi-instrumentalist, Producer/Song writer Rosie Gaines is the youngest of 10 children. Her first band was a family funk soul group called Unity, with Rosie on organ, her brother Carl on bass, her cousin Lacy on guitar, sister-in-law Dianne on background vocals and her sister Mal on drums