Includes articles about Stargate, Jamiroquai, Patti Austin, Roots Manuva, Kurupt, Nitin Sawhiney, "Organic Soul", Mushtaq, Frances James & DJ Face and Ursula Rucker, plus Ben Mynott writes about new and upcoming recordings, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Dave Norton writes about Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Shaggy Feat Samantha Cole - "Luv Me, Luv Me" and "Where The Party At" by Jagged Edge.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: EVE Feat GWEN STEFANI - "Let Me Blow Ya Mind"
UK Albums: WYCLEF JEAN - "The Ecleftic - 2 Sides To A Book"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: BEVERLEI BROWN - "Could Be You"/"Somebody Knows"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: ADAM F Feat REDMAN - "Smash Somethin'"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: JADAKISS - "Kiss The Game Goodbye"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: BUBBA SPARKXX - "Ugly"
UK "Urban Essentials" Action Chart: STARGATE - "Wilder"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "A Twist Of Marley"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Soul Satisfaction Vol. 2"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: LAFAYETTE REED - "I Love You More"
UK Garage Action Chart: MAX LINEN - "The Soulshaker"
US Singles: ALICIA KEYS - "Fallin'"
US Albums: SNOOP DOGG PRESENTS THE EASTSIDAZ - "Duces N'Trayz - The Old Fashioned Way"
Includes articles about Saul Williams, Sticky Fingaz, Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, Ed Case, Beverlei Brown, N.E.R.D., Morcheeba, K-Gee, Maxwell D and Shade Sheist, plus Dave Norton comments on violence at Garage events, Ben Mynott writes about new and upcoming recordings, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Ben Mynott writes about "Jazzy House", Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Maxwell - "Get To Know Ya" and "One Minute Man" by Missy Elliott.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SO SOLID CREW - "21 Seconds"
UK Albums: PRINCE - "The Very Best Of Prince"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: MARY J BLIGE - "Fly Away"/"Never Been"/"Keep On"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: EVE Feat GWEN STEFANI - "Let Me Blow Your Mind"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: JADAKISS - "Kiss The Game Goodbye"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: J-ZEE - "Icco"
UK "Urban Essentials" Action Chart: EVE - "Blow Your Mind"
UK Jazz/House Action Chart: SUNAGA E EXPERIENCE - "Chitose Airport (Swag Mix)"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: TAMMI TERRELL - "The Essential Tammi Terrell"
US Singles: MARIAH CAREY Feat DA BRAT & LUDACRIS - "Loverboy"
US Albums: ALICIA KEYS - "Songs In A Minor"
Editorial Contributors: Steve Hobbs, Lewis Dene, Roger St. Pierre, Pete Lewis, Big Al, Ryan Proctor, Jon-Andre Holley, Nicky Trax, Ben Mynott, Bill Buckley, Tony Rounce, Rosie Hartnell, Ralph Tee, Charles Waring, Al Newman, Mark Devlin, Dave Norton, Russell Myrie, Fiona Duerden, Zaid Mudhaffer, Dean Johnson, Malcolm Prangell, Jared Young, Chris Conroy, Marcia Carr, Bigger, Luke Howard, Estelle Bingham.
American Representatives: Toussaint Davy/Jeff Lorez, David Nathan..
Includes articles about De Nada, Bilal, Mariah Carey, The B-15 Project and Talib Kweli, plus Ben Mynott writes about new and upcoming recordings, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Dave Norton writes about Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include RZA As Bobby Digital Feat Method Man - "The Rhumba" and "Too Close" by Blue.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Bootylicious"
UK Albums: USHER - "8701"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: STARGATE - "Wilder (Blacksmith & Original Mixes)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: EVE Feat GWEN STEFANI - "Let Me Blow Your Mind"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: P DIDDY & THE BIG BOY FAMILY - "The Saga Continues"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: MASTA ACE - "Don't Understand"
UK Garage Action Chart: ED CASE - "Why?"
UK "Urban Essentials" Action Chart: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Bootylicious"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: ALICIA KEYES - "Rock Wit U"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: BRIAN CULBERTSON - "Nice & Slow"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: TAMMI TERRELL - "The Essential Tammi Terrell"
US Singles: ALICIA KEYS - "Fallin'"
US Albums: ALICIA KEYS - "Songs In A Minor"
Includes articles about Ben Onono, Dante Thomas, Celetia & Masterstepz, Peppercorn, Angie Martinez, Aaliyah, Olivia and Lil' Mo, plus Ben Mynott writes about new and upcoming recordings, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Ben Mynott writes about "Jazzy-House", Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Nicky Trax writes about House & Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Roots Manuva - "Witness (One Hope)" and "Dance For Me" by Sisqo.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: ROGER SANCHEZ - "Another Chance"
UK Albums: USHER - "8701"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: DE NADA - "Love U Anyway (Rishi Rich/Dodge Mixes)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: MOP Feat BUSTA RHYMES - "Ante Up (Remix)"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: D12 - "Devil's Night"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: JADAKISS - "We're Going To Make It"
UK Jazz/House Action Chart: ATLANTIS Feat NAOMI NSOMBI - "Future Love"
UK "Urban Essentials" Action Chart: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Bootylicious"
UK Dean Johnson's Soul recommendations: MARCY HAMILTON - "You Could Be The One"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: TAMMI TERRELL - "The Best Of Tammi Terrell"
US Singles: USHER - "U Remind Me"
US Albums: ALICIA KEYS - "Songs In A Minor"
Includes articles about Darkflower, Selena Vs X-Men, Rhona, Sia, Usher, KRS-One, Wyclef Jean and Ludacris, plus Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Dave Norton writes about Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Rodney P - "Murderer Style" and "Loverboy" by Mariah.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: CHRISTINA AGUILLERA, LIL' KIM, MYA & PINK - "Lady Marmalade"
UK Albums: D12 - "Devil's Night"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: AALIJAH - "Rock Da Boat"/"More Than A"/"Resolution"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: USHER - "U Remind Me"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: D12 - "Devil's Night"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: JADAKISS - "We're Going To Make It"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: BRIAN CULBERTSON - "Nice & Slow"
UK "Urban Essentials" Action Chart: MARIAH CAREY - "Lover Boy"
UK Garage Action Chart: ED CASE Feat SWEETIE IRIE - "Who?"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: FONTELLA BASS - "Travellin'"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Northern Soul Connoisseurs" (CD)
US Singles: R. KELLY Feat JAY-Z - "Fiesta"
US Albums: ST. LUNATICS - "Free City"
Includes articles about Miss Dynamite, Bran Van 3000, Julie Anne, Trick Daddy, Veronica, 112, Dina Carroll, Outkast, KRS-One and Jagged Edge, plus Ben Mynott reviews upcoming and new music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Ben Mynott writes about Jazz and Jazzy-House, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Nikka Costa - "Like A Feather" and "All I Want" by Mis-Teek.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SHAGGY Feat RAYVON - "Angel"
UK Albums: SHAGGY - "Hot Shot"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: D INFLUENCE - "Show Me Love"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: INDIA ARIE - "Video"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: HI-TEK - "Hi-Teknology"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: VIOLATOR Feat BUSTA RHYMES - "What Is It"
UK "Urban Essentials" Action Chart: USER - "U Remind Me"
UK Dean Johnson's Soul recommendations: DAMOZEL - "Everybody's A Party"
UK Jazz Action Chart: GAELLE - "Rain"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Northern Soul Connoisseurs" (CD)
US Singles: R. KELLY Feat JAY-Z - "Fiesta"
US Albums: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Miss E ... So Addictive"
Includes articles about Lisa Stansfield, Sisqo, Michael Franti, Ultra Nate, DJ Pied Piper and Beatnuts, plus Ben Mynott reviews upcoming and new music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Dave Norton writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Lucy Pearl - "Without You" and "Gimme Love" by Cerrone.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: DJ PIED PIPER & THE MCS - "Do You Really Like It"
UK Albums: SHAGGY - "Hot Shot"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: USHER - "U Remind Me"/"If I Want You"/"U Turn"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: SUNSHINE ANDERSON - "Heard It All Before"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: REDMAN - "Malpractice"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: ERIC SERMON Feat MARVIN GAYE - "Music"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: JEFF FLOYD - "I Found Love (On A Lonely Highway)"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: DAVE McMURRAY - "Soul Searching"
UK Garage Action Chart: MS DYNAMITE - "B800 (Remixes)"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Northern Soul Connoisseurs" (CD)
US Singles: R. KELLY Feat JAY-Z - "Fiesta"
US Albums: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Miss E ... So Addictive"
Includes articles about Zero7, Blue, Eve, The Outsidaz, Sunshine Anderson, Marissa Anglin and Mis-Teeq, plus Ben Mynott reviews upcoming and new music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Ben Mynott writes about Jazz, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Omar - "Be Thankful" and "Grand Right Now" by Grand Agent.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: NELLY Feat CITY SPUD - "Ride Wit Me"
UK Albums: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Survivor"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: KENNY LATIMORE - "Weekend"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: R. KELLY Feat JAY-Z - "Fiesta"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Miss E ... So Addictive"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Lick Shot"
UK Dean Johnson's Soul recommendations: BEBE WINANS - "Jesus Children Of America"
UK Jazz Action Chart: CENTRAL LIVING - "Every Day"
UK " Soulful House" Action Chart: JON CUTLER Feat E-MAN - "It's Yours"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Tamla Motown Connoisseurs" (CD)
US Singles: LIL' ROMEO - "My Baby"
US Albums:DESTINY'S CHILD - "Survivor"
Includes articles about Koffee Brown, Syleena Johnson, Destiny's Child, James Brown and Tamia, plus Ben Mynott reviews upcoming and new music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Jared Young writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Limp Twins - "Living Well" and "All I Want" by Mis-Teeq.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Survivor"
UK Albums: JANET JACKSON - "All For You"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: MIS TEEQ - "All I Want (Blacksmith Mix)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Get UR Freak On"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Miss E ... So Addictive"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Lick Shot"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: CYNTHIA BIGGS Feat SHARON BRYANT - "Can't Outlove"
UK Jazz Action Chart: RICK BRAUN - "Kisses In The Rain"
UK House and Garage Action Chart: WARREN CLARKE - "Over You"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The In Crowd" (CD)
US Singles: CASE - "Missing You"
US Albums: 2PAC - "Until The End Of Time"
B&S Readers Poll 2000 results edition. Includes articles about India Arie, Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, Miki Howard, Aretha Franklin and Spooks, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Sanjiv Ahluwalia writes about Jazz, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Nicky Trax writes from Miami about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Koffee Brown - "After Party" and "So Fresh, So Clean" by Outkast.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: JANET JACKSON - "All For You"
UK Albums: SHAGGY - "Hot Shot"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: 3LW - "No More (8 Jam Street Mix)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: EVE - "Who's That Girl"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: 2PAC - "Until The End Of Time"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Get UR Freak On"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Survivor"
UK Dean Johnson's Soul recommendations: WILL EASLEY (CD)
UK Jazz Action Chart: ZERO 7 - "Simple Things"
UK House and Garage Action Chart: AQUELA ESQUINA - "Negrocan"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The In Crowd" (CD)
US Singles: JANET - "All For You"
US Albums: 2PAC - "Until The End Of Time"
New magazine layout. Includes articles about Afrika Bambaataa, Fredro Starr, D-12, Aaron Soul, Janet Jackson and Jon B, plus a tribute to James Carr, Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Jared Young writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Jon B - "Don't Talk" and "Survivor" by Destiny's Child.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SHAGGY - "It Wasn't Me"
UK Albums: CRAIG DAVID - "Born To Do It"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: JOY ENRIQUEZ - "Between Me And You"/"Don't Want You"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JON B - "Don't Talk"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: BIG PUNISHER- "Endangered Species"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: MISSY ELLIOTT - "Get UR Freak On"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: JANET JACKSON - "All For You"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: D'NESSA - "Love Won't Let Me Wait"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: RICK BRAUN - "Kisses In The Rain"
UK House and Garage Action Chart: REAL PEOPLE Feat NATHAN HAINE - "Spiritual"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The In Crowd" (CD)
US Singles: SUNSHINE ANDERSON - "Heard It All Before"
US Albums: 112 - "Part III"
Includes articles about Sean "Puffy" Combs, Bobby & Steve (Zoo Experience), Baha Men, Beady Belle, Artful Dodger, Olu Dara, Damage, Ultimate Kaos and The Architechs, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Common Feat Macy Gray - "Geto Heaven" and "World Looking In" by Moorcheba.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: CRAIG DAVID - "Rendezvous"
UK Albums: CRAIG DAVID - "Born To Do It"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: JON B - "Don't Talk"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: CRAIG DAVID- "Rendezvous"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: THE BEATNUTS- "Take It Or Squeeze It"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: M.O.P. - "Ante Up"/"Cold As Ice"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: JANET JACKSON - "All For You"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Tamla Motown Connoisseurs" (CD)
US Singles: 112 - "It's Over Now"
US Albums: EVE - "Scorpio"
Includes articles about Ja Rule, Mystikal, Shaggy, Kornastone and The 57th Dynasty, plus Mark Devlin writes about the soon to be released "Back To Black" Ten CD Box Set, Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Jared Young writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Lil Bow Wow - "Bow Wow (That's My Name)" and "Out Of Reach" by Gabrielle.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: JILL SCOTT - "A Long Walk"
UK Albums: CRAIG DAVID - "Born To Do It"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: JANET JACKSON - "All For You"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JAHEIM- "Could It Be"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: DJ CLUE- "The Proffesionals"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: JAY-DEE - "Frank N' Dank"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: SHAGGY - "It Wasn't Me"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: NOEL ELMOWY - "Feeling Good"
UK "Soulful House" Action Chart: BOB SINCLAIR - "Darlin'"
UK "UK Garage" Action Chart: LADY DYNAMITE - "Boo"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: VANESSA SIMON - "Better Place"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Tamla Motown Connoisseurs" (CD)
US Singles: 112 - "It's Over Now"
US Albums: SHAGGY - "Hotshot"
Includes articles about Soulshock & Karlin, Todd Terry, Fun Lovin' Criminals, Jaheim, Xzibit and The Temptations, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Sanjiv Ahluwalia writes about Jazz, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Paddy Grady writes about Northern Soul, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Jill Scott - "A Long Walk" and "Could It Be" by Shaggy.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: DEBELAH MORGAN - "Dance With Me"
UK Albums: EMINEM - "The Marshall Mathers LP"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: CRAIG DAVID Feat NO?QUESTION - "Rendezvous (Blacksmith Mix)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JOE Feat MYSTIKAL- "Stutter"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: XZIBIT- "Restless"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: THE BEATNUTS - "No Escaping This"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: SHAGGY - "It Wasn't Me"
UK Dean Johnson's Soul recommendations: MARIA HOWELL - "Let's Get Involved"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Tamla Motown Connoisseurs" (CD)
US Singles: SHAGGY Feat RICARDO "RIKROK" DUCENT - "It Wasn't Me"
US Albums: SHAGGY - "Hotshot"
Includes articles about Lil Mow Wow, Joe, Simon Ashton, Dane Bowers, Darwin Hobbs and Mis-Teeq, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jared Young writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Lina - "Playa No Mo" and "Between Me And You" by Ja Rule.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MYA - "Case Of The Ex"
UK Albums: JENNIFER LOPEZ - "J. Lo"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: KORNASTONE - "Oooh Ah"/"Blaze"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: SHAWN ESCOFFERY - "Space Ryder"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: NOEL ELMOWY - "Feeling Good"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: SNOOP DOGG- "Last Meal"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: TALIB KWELI & HI-TEK - "The Blast"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: JOE - "Stutter"
UK "Soulful House" Action Chart: BLAZE - "Elevation"
UK "UK Garage" Action Chart: MIS-TEEQ - "Why"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: KEVIN McCORD - "Let's Chill"/"Never Say"
US Singles: JOE Feat MYSTIKAL - "Stutter"
US Albums: JENNIFER LOPEZ - "J. Lo"
Includes articles about Bobby Womack, Carl B. Henry, Lina, Maxee and Junior Vasquez, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Sanjiv Ahluwalia writes about Jazz, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Spooks - "Things I've Seen" and "He Is The One" by Teish O'Day.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SPOOKS - "Things I've Seen"
UK Albums: EMINEM - "The Marshall Mathers LP"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: DARWIN HOBBS - "Everyday"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JOE Feat MYSTIKAL - "Stutter"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS- "Lyricist Lounge 2"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: TALIB KWELI & HI-TEK - "The Blast"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: USHER - "Pop Ya Collar"
UK Dean Johnson's Soul recommendations: SIR CHARLES JONES - "The Whole"
US Singles: MYSTIKAL Feat NIVEA - "Danger (Been So Long)"
US Albums: SNOOP DOGG - "The Last Meal"
Includes articles about Wayne Williams, Musiq Soulchild, Shaun Escoffery, Smoke and The Phat Cat Players, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Kev Cain writes about "Real Soul", Jared Young writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Nelly - "E.1" and "Demons" by Fatboy Slim Feat Macy Gray.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: EMINEM - "Stan"
UK Albums: EMINEM - "The Marshall Mathers LP"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: SHAUN ESCOFFERY - "Space Rider"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JENNIFER LOPEZ - "Love Don't Cost A Thing"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS- "Lyricist Lounge 2"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: MOS DEF, PHAROAH MONCH & NATE DOGG - "Oh No"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: KIRK WHALUM - "Unconditional"
UK "Soulful US House" Action Chart: CHARLES DOCKINS - "Sax Drive"
UK "Firin' UK Garage" Action Chart: 2 DANGEROUS - "Sweet Baby"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: JENNIFER LOPEZ - "Love Don't Cost A Thing"
US Singles: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Independent Women"
US Albums: XZIBIT - "Restless"
Includes articles about Spooks, Mya, Dennis Taylor and Marlena Shaw, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Sanjiv Ahluwalia writes about Jazz, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Richard Searling writes about "Northern Soul", Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Cynthia Biggs Project Feat. Sharon Bryant - "No One Like You" and "Nostalgia" by Hil St Soul.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Independent Women"
UK Albums: MEMPHIS BLEEK - "The Understanding"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: DERRICK DIXON - "Gotta Get Her"/"Say So Much"/"Live With It"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: KOFFEE BROWN - "After Party"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: FUNKMASTER FLEX- "60 Minutes Of Funk. Vol 4"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: MYSTIKAL- "Danger"
UK "Northern Soul" year 2000 recommendations: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Spirit Of The Mecca" (CD)
UK Urban Essentials Chart: CRAIG DAVID - "Fill Me In"
US Singles: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Independent Women"
US Albums: MEMPHIS BLEEK - "The Understanding"
Includes articles about Chante Moore, Lifford, Lady Saw, Filo, Craig David, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds and David McAlmont, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jared Young writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Rae & Christian - "Get A Life" and "Bag Lady" by Erykah Badu.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Independent Women"
UK Albums: CRAIG DAVID - "Born To Do It"
UK Year 2000 "Hip List" Import Chart: LUCY PEARL - "Don't Mess With My Man"/"Love"/"La La"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Independent Women"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: WU TANG CLAN- "The W"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: WU TANG CLAN- "Gravel Pit"
UK Jazz Action Chart: KIRK WHALUM - "Unconditional"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: KAREN BERNOD - "Spirit"/"Lookin' For Love"/"The Pocket"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: EMINEM - "Stan"
UK Top "US Garage" tunes of 2000: JOHNNY CORPORATE - "Sunday Shoutin'"
UK Top "UK Garage" tunes of 2000: SWEET FEMALE ATTITUDE - "Flowers"
US Singles: JAY-Z - "I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)"
US Albums: WU TANG CLAN - "The W"
Includes articles about Nitin Sawhney, Love Connection, Erykah Badu, True Steppers and Bob Sinclair, plus Mark Moore reviews upcoming and new music, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, Sanjiv Ahluwalia writes about Jazz, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, and Stretch Taylor writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Darwin Hobbs Feat Michael McDonald - "Everyday" and "Heartbreak Hotel" by Whitney Houston.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: WU TANG CLAN - "Gravel Pit"
UK Albums: CRAIG DAVID - "Born To Do It"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: ULTIMATE KAOS - "Baby We're Dancin' (Rishi Rich Mix)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Independent Women"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: WU TANG CLAN- "The W"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: WU TANG CLAN- "Gravel Pit"
UK Jazz "Best of 2000" Action Chart: RZA - "Ghost Dog Soundtrack"
UK Richard Searlings Soul recommendations: COZY - "What A Lovely Way To Meet"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: DESTINY'S CHILD - "Independent Women"/"So Good"
US Singles: R. KELLY - "I Wish"
US Albums: R. KELLY - "TP-2.Com"
Includes articles about The Stax Record Label's 40th Anniversary, Justin Crawford, Fredi Kruga, Teish O'Day, Djinji Brown, Nelly, Keith Sweat and Lionel Richie, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music, Jared Young writes about House and Garage music, and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Guru's Jazzmatazz Feat Angie Stone - "Keep Your Worries" and "By Your Side" by Sade.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: USHER - "Country Grammar"
UK Albums: EMINEM - "The Marshall Mathers LP"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: DESTINY'S CHILD - "So Good"/"Independent Women"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: USHER - "Pop Ya Collar"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: JAY-Z - "The Dynasty Roc La Fallia 2000"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: WU TANG CLAN- "Gravel Pit"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: MARCUS JOHNSON - "Urban Groove"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: KOFFEE BROWN - "After The Party"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: CRAIG DAVID - "Walking Away"
US Singles: ERYKAH BADU - "Bag Lady"
US Albums: JA RULE - "Rule 3.3G"
I've added the Review of this book that appeared in "Blues & Soul" 829 (November 7th 2000 - Image #1609825). There was also an advert for the book in the same edition of the magazine, with details of how to purchase it via mail-order, so it looks to me that it was published in October/November 2000).
Includes articles about Will Downing, the upcoming MOBO Awards, Phife Dawg, Sade, Ola Onabule, 3LW, The Moorcheebans, Shawn Lee, Steve Sutherland and Wookie, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Nicky Trax writes about House and Garage music, Sanjiv Ahluwalia writes about Jazz, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Santana - "Put Your Lights On" and "Not Even Gonna Trip" by Honeyz.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SAMANTHA MUMBA - "Body II Body"
UK Albums: EMINEM - "The Marshall Mathers LP"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: R. KELLY - "R&B Thug"/"Fiesta"/I Decided"/"I Didn't Mean It"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: R. KELLY - "I Wish"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: M.O.P. - "Warriorz"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: AL JARREAU & PHIFE DAWG- "In My Music"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: CHRISTINA AGUILERA - "Come On Over"
US Singles: ERYKAH BADU - "Bag Lady"
US Albums: JA RULE - "Rule 3.3G"
Includes articles about Mary Mary, Omar, Courtney Pine, Toni Estes and Lonyo, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jared Young writes about House and Garage music, Malcolm Prangell writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Destiny's Child - "Independent Women" and "Getting In The Way" by Jill Scott.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: EMINEM - "The Way I Am"
UK Albums: EMINEM - "The Marshall Mathers LP"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: GURU - "Hustlin' Daze"/"Guidance"/"Certified"/"Keep Your Worries"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: DAMAGE - "Rumours"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: GURU - "Jazzmatazz"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: DE LA SOUL Feat CHAKA KHAN- "All Good"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: SADE - "By Your Side"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: DENNIS TAYLOR - "Enough Is Enough"
UK Jazz/Fusion Action Chart: FOURPLAY - "Yes Please"
US Singles: ERYKAH BADU - "Bag Lady"
US Albums: MYSTIKAL - "Let's Get Ready"
Includes articles about Derrick Dixon, Jagged Edge, Da Full Crew, Roachford, Guru, Samantha Mumba, Trin-I-Tee, Changing Faces and Shalia Prospere, plus Luke Howard reviews upcoming and new music, Dean Johnson reports from the North-West, Sanjiv Ahluwalia writes about Jazz, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban" music and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK singles reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Artful Dodger - "Please Don't Turn Me On" and "Something Real" by Omar.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: PINK - "Most Girls"
UK Albums: CRAIG DAVID - "Born To Do It"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: GURU - "Hustlin' Daze"/"Guidance"/"Certified"/"Keep Your Worries"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: COMMON - "The Light"
UK Hip-Hop Albums Action Chart: BLACKEYED PEAS - "Bridging The Gap"
UK Hip-Hop 12" Action Chart: ROYCE 59 - "Boom"
UK Urban Essentials Chart: R. KELLY - "I Wish"
UK Richard Searling's Soul recommendations: DENNIS TAYLOR - "Rock With U"/"Smile"/"Yesterday"
US Singles: PROFYLE - "Liar"
US Albums: LL COOL J - "Smith - The Greatest Of All Time"