Includes articles about Joya, Vertical Hold, D-Influence, Charles & Eddie, Dave Hall, J Little, Isaac Hayes, King Just, Blacknuss and Stevie V, plus Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Tony Monson writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Lighthouse Family - "Lifted" and "Midnight" by D-Influence.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MONTELL JORDAN - "This Is How We Do It"
UK Albums: BROWNSTONE - "From The Bottom Up"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : CHANTE MOORE - "This Time (Allstar Remix)" (12")
US Singles: MONTELL JORDAN - "This Is How We Do It"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Soundtrack: Friday"
Includes articles about Incognito, Jay Owens, Rufus Thomas, Jesse Campbell, Tyrone Davis, Marcus Miller, Andre Lewis and MC Ni, plus DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Blackstreet - "Joy" and "Candy Rain" by Soul 4 Real.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MN8 - "If You Only Let Me In"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The House Collection: Volume 2"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : FRANKIE KNUCKLES Feat ADEVA - "Too Many Fish"
US Singles: MONTELL JORDAN - "This Is How We Do It"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Soundtrack: Friday"
Includes articles about Motown President Jheryl Busby, N-Phase, Brownstone, Dianne Reeves, Jaki Graham, Esperanto, Noel McKoy, Beverli Skeete and Willie Mitchell, plus Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Tony Monson writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Frankie Knuckles feat Adeva - "Too Many Fish" and "She's Loving Me" by R Kelly.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BROWNSTONE - "If You Love Me"
UK Albums: FREAKPOWER - "Drive-Thru Booty"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : MONTELL JORDAN - "This Is How We Do It"
US Singles: MONTELL JORDAN - "This Is How We Do It"
US Albums: 2PAC - "Me Against The World"
Includes articles about Christopher Williams, Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Justice System, Sean "Puffy" Combs, Notorious B.I.G., Craig Mack, The Whispers and Takemura, plus Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Whitehead Brothers - "Forget I Was A G" and "Down 4 Whateva" by Nuttin' Nyce.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BOBBY BROWN - "Two Can Play That Game"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Pure Swing"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : TOTAL Feat NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - "I Can See" (12")
US Singles: MONTELL JORDAN - "This Is How We Do It"
US Albums: 2PAC - "Me Against The World"
Includes articles about Zhane, Repercussions, Tuffy & Hakim, Stevie Wonder, Kut Klose, Mica Paris, Mark Morrison and Geoffrey Williams, plus Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Tony Monson writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Full Force - "Can I Get Your Number" and "One" by Mica Paris.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: FREAK POWER - "Turn On, Tune In, Cop Out"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Pure Swing"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : JUDY ALBANESE - "It Ain't Right" (CD)
US Singles: SOUL IV REAL - "Candy Rain"
US Albums: DJ QUIK - "Safe & Sound"
Includes articles about Adina Howard, Jeannie Tracy & Bobby Womack, Doc Powell, The Platters, Soul IV Real, Jerry Williams/Swamp Dogg, Kam, Tuck & Patti, Beverley Knight and Son Of The Original, plus DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Beverley Knight - "Flavour Of The Old School" and "Big Poppa" by Notorious B.I.G.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: NIGHTCRAWLERS - "Push The Feeling On"
UK Albums: TRICKY - "Maxinquaye"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : KUT KLOSE - "I Surrender" (CD)
US Singles: BRANDY - "Baby"
US Albums: MARY J BLIGE - My Life"
Includes articles about Elisha Laverne, Wayne Marshall, Kreuz, The James Taylor Quartet, Jesse Graham, Casserine, For Real, Portrait, Dionne Farris, Chris Ballin, Don-E and Living Colour plus Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Tony Monson writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Raja-Nee - "Turn It Up" and "Light Years" by Jamiroquai.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BMU - "You Will Know"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The Ultimate Soul Collection"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : STEVIE V - "Paradise" (12")
US Singles: BRANDY - "Baby"
US Albums: TOO SHORT - Cocktails"
Includes articles about Horace Brown, David Cole, Jodeci, Brian McKnight and Trisha Covington, plus David Nathan reports on the World Music Festival in The Bahamas, DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include James Howard & Bruce Quick - "Lift Up" and "For Your Love" by Stevie Wonder.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MN8 - "I've Got A Little Something For You"
UK Albums: PORTISHEAD - "Dummy"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : BLACK MEN UNITED - "U Will Know" (12")
US Singles: TLC - "Creep"
US Albums: MARY J BLIGE - "My Life"
Includes articles about Brian Alexander Morgan, Hiroshima, Hank Ballard, Blackstreet, Phil Perry, T.R.U.C.E., Paul Anton, Raja-Nee and Billy Lawrence, plus Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Tony Monson writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Swing - "Color Of My Skin" and "Behind Bars" by Slick Rick.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MASSIVE ATTACK - "Protection"
UK Albums: PORTISHEAD - "Dummy"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : BLACK MEN UNITED - "U Will Know" (12")
US Singles: TLC - "Creep"
US Albums: MARY J BLIGE - "My Life"
Includes articles about Keith Murray, Keith Sweat, Ben Harper, Vanessa Williams, The Whitehead Brothers, Justin Warfield, Donna Allen and Blackenized 360, plus David Nathan reflects on records reissued in 1974, DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Federation - "Hold On" and "Protection" by Massive Attack.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: KAMOZE - "Here Comes The Hotstepper"
UK Albums: CHANTE MOORE - "A Love Supreme"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : RIVER OCEAN Feat INDIA - "Love & Happiness" (12")
US Singles: TLC - "Creep"
US Albums: KENNY G - "Miracles: The Holiday Album"
Includes articles about Howard Hewett, Percy Sledge, Tom Browne, LaFace Records, The Brecker Brothers, Da Lench Mob, Paul Johnson and Mr Fingers, plus David Nathan reflects on the state of Soul music in The USA, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Tony Monson writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Sounds Of Blackness - "I'm Going All The Way" and "Practice What You Preach" by Barry White.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MARIAH CAREY - "All I Want For Christmas Is You"
UK Albums: MARY J BLIGE - "My Life"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS - "I'm Going All The Way"/"Harder They Come" (12")
US Singles: TLC - "Creep"
US Albums: MARY J BLIGE - "My Life"
Includes articles about Lo-Key, The Temptations, TLC, LaFace Records, Y?N-Vee, Brandy and Cindy Mizelle, plus DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Brandy - "I Wanna Be Down" and "Crazy" by Eternal.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: M PEOPLE - "Sight For Sore Eyes"
UK Albums: M PEOPLE - "Bizarre Fruit"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : 9-1-1 - "Cutie" (12")
US Singles: BARRY WHITE - "Practice What You Preach"
US Albums: METHOD MAN - "Tical"
Includes articles about Mary J Blige, Brand Nubian, Don Covay, Miss Jones, Victor Haynes, Paris, London Jones, Donner Summer, Millie Jackson, Roberta Flack, Silver, Ruff 2 Da Smooth and Kwame, plus Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, David Nathan reports on The IAAAM visit to London, Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Mary J Blige - "Be Happy" and "On Bended Knee" by Boyz II Men.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: M PEOPLE - "Sight For Sore Eyes"
UK Albums: SADE - "Best Of Sade"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : MARY J BLIGE - "My Life" (CD)
US Singles: BARRY WHITE - "Practice What You Preach"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Soundtrack: Murder Was The Case"
Includes articles about Shello, Jonathan Butler, Chante Moore, Barry White, Drizabone, Metropolis, Ola and Pete Rock & CL Smooth, plus Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Pasadenas - "Longing For Someone" and "Get In Touch" by Freakpower.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: ETERNAL - "Oh Baby I"/"Sweet Funky Thing"
UK Albums: JAMIROQUAI - "The Return Of The Space Cowboy"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : TONI BRAXTON - "How Many Ways (R Kelly Mix)" (12")
US Singles: BRANDY - "I Wanna Be Down"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Soundtrack: Murder Was The Case"
Includes articles about Jade, Gary US Bonds, Jamiroquai, Jhelisa Anderson, The Strretsounds record label, Chet and Bee Selwood (of the Mastercuts record label), The James Taylor Quartet, Eternal, Gladys Knight, China Black, Aaliyah and The Affair, plus Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Richard Searling writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Gil Scott Heron - "Don't Give Up" and "You'll Never Love The Same Way Twice" by Rozalla.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: R KELLY - "She's Got That Vibe"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Ministry Of Sound - The Sessions Volume 3"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : MEN AT LARGE - "One Size Fits All"
US Singles: BRANDY - "I Wanna Be Down"
US Albums: ANITA BAKER - "Rhythm Of Life"
Includes articles about The Roots, Changing Faces, Coolio, Digable planets, Joe Sample, Michael Franti and Craig Mack, plus DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The James Taylor Quartet - "Stepping Into My Life" and "At Your Best (You Are Love)" by Aaliyah.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: JAMIROQUAI - "Space Cowboy"
UK Albums: MASSIVE ATTACK - "Protection"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : G SIMONE feat. KRS ONE - "Music For The '90s" (12")
US Singles: BOYZ II MEN - "I'll Make Love To You"
US Albums: ANITA BAKER - "Rhythm Of Life"
Includes articles about Luther Vandross, Ex Girlfriend, Bootsy Collins, Karen White, Joshua Redman, Major Lance, Sly Stone, Ryuichi Sakamoto and Joe, plus Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Richard Searling writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Omar - "Keep Steppin'" and "I Want You" by Juliet Roberts.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: LUTHER VANDROSS & MARIAH CAREY - "Endless Love"
UK Albums: ANITA BAKER - "Rhythm Of Life"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : HORACE BROWN - "Tasty Love" (12")
US Singles: BOYZ II MEN - "I'll Make Love To You"
US Albums: BOYZ II MEN - "Boyz II Men II"
Includes articles about Anita Baker, Roy Hargrove, Boyz II Men, Joe Public, Alysha Warren, Michelle Gayle, Think Twice and David Sanchez, plus Jeff Lorez reports from New York, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Time & Space featuring Roy Ayers - "Crazy Love Songs" and "Body & Soul" by Anita Baker.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BOYZ II MEN - "I'll Make Love To You
UK Albums: BRAND NEW HEAVIES - "Brother Sister"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : CHANGING FACES - "Changing Faces" (LP/CD)
US Singles: BOYZ II MEN - "I'll Make Love To You
US Albums: CHANGING FACES - "Changing Faces"
Includes articles about Everette Harp, Damion Hall, Kevin Toney, Misty Oldland, Gerald Levert, Jodeci , Company, Lalah Hathaway, Brigette McWilliams and Donny Hathaway, plus David Nathan reports from The USA, Richard Searling writes about "Real" Soul, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Paul Johnson - "If We Lose Our Way" and "I'll Make Love To You" by Boyz II Men.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: ETERNAL - "So Good"
UK Albums: PRINCE - "Come"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : AALIYAH - "At Your Best (You Are Love)" (12")
US Singles: BOYZ II MEN - "I'll Make Love To You
US Albums: MC EIGHT Featuring CMW - "We Come Strapped"
Includes articles about Joi, Wayne Marshall, Bobby Womack and Gil Scott-Heron, plus Jeff Lorez writes from New York, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop, DJ Debra writes about House music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Patti LaBelle - "The Right Kind Of Lover" and "Summer Bunnies" by R Kelly.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BRAND NEW HEAVIES - "Midnight At The Oasis"
UK Albums: PRINCE - "Come"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : R KELLY - "Summer Bunniesl" (12")
US Singles: JANET JACKSON - "Any Time Any Place"/"And On And On"
US Albums: MC EIGHT Featuring CMW - "We Come Strapped"
Includes articles about Atlantic Starr, Drama, Clivilles & Cole, the 4th & Broadway record label, Deee-Lite and Brownstone, plus Jeff Lorez writes from New York, Richard Searling writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Bobby Womack - "Forever Love" and "Doggy Dogg World" by SNOOP DOGGY DOGG.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: WARREN G & NATE DOGG - "Regulate"
UK Albums: HOUSE OF PAIN - "Same As It Ever Was"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : R KELLY - "Summer Bunniesl" (12")
US Singles: JANET JACKSON - "Any Time Any Place"/"And On And On"
US Albums: DA BRAT - "Funkafied"
Includes articles about Take 6, Al Green, Pointer Sisters, Blackgirl, Public Enemy and Shanice, plus DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Jeff Lorez writes from New York, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Ahmad - "Back In The Day" and "Outside" by OMAR.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: ALL-4-ONE - "I Swear"
UK Albums: BLACKSTREET - "Blackstreet"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : BLACKSTREET - "Booticall" (12")
US Singles: JANET JACKSON - "Any Time Any Place"/"And On And On"
US Albums: KEITH SWEAT - "Get Up On It"
Includes articles about El Debarge, Patti LaBelle, Blackstreet, The Isley Brothers, David Sanborn and Al Jarreau, plus Jeff Lorez writes from New York, Richard Searling writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Atlantic Starr - "Everybody's Got Summer" and "Nite Life" by KIM ENGLISH.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: ALL-4-ONE - "I Swear"
UK Albums: OMAR - "For Pleasure"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : BLACKSTREET - "Blackstreet" (LP/CD)
US Singles: JANET JACKSON - "Any Time Any Place"/"And On And On"
US Albums: WARREN G - "Regulate ... G Funk Era"
Includes articles about Omar, Nu Soul Habits, David Porter, McKoy, Heavy D, Ahmed and Arrested Development, plus DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Jeff Lorez writes from New York, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Babyface - "Rock Bottom" and "Back & Forth" by AALIYAH.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: DAWN PENN - "You Don't Love Me (No, No, No)"
UK Albums: CARLEEN ANDERSON - "True Spirit"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : BLACKSTREET - "Blackstreet" (LP/CD)
US Singles: JANET JACKSON - "Any Time Any Place"/"And On And On"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Above The Rim"
I've added an advert for this from "Blues & Soul" 665 (14th June 1994 - Image #1574441). However it mentions that the CD contains some live versions of the songs "Innocent Eyes", "Guess I Must Be Crazy" and "Ride The Storm" so maybe there was another version of this CD single released??
Includes articles about Philip Bailey, Ron Cartier, The Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Warren G, Incognito, William Bell, Galliano and Barbara Lynn, plus Jeff Lorez writes from New York, Richard Searling writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Crystal Waters - "What I Need" and "Any Time, Any Place" by JANET JACKSON.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SALT 'N' PEPA - "Shoop"
UK Albums: SEAL - "Seal"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : BLACKSTREET - "Blackstreet" (LP/CD)
US Singles: AALIYAH - "Back & Forth"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Above The Rim"
Includes articles about Shirley Jones, The Nevilles, Gladys Knight, Brand New Heavies and Tanya Blount, plus DJ Debra writes about Jazz, Jeff Lorez writes from New York, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Arrested Development - "Ease My Mind" and "Anything" by SWV.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SEAL - "Prayer For the Dying"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Above The Rim"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : BLACKSTREET - "Blackstreet" (LP/CD)
US Singles: AALIYAH - "Back & Forth"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Above The Rim"
Includes articles about Barbara Lewis, Gerald Albright, Carleen Anderson, Me'Shell NdegeOcello, Fats Domino, Dianne Reeves and Funky Poets, plus David Nathan reports from The USA, Jeff Lorez writes from New York, Richard Searling writes about "Real" Soul, Nick E writes about House music, Justin Onyeka writes about Hip-Hop and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Ondrea Duverney - "Obsession" and "When A Man Loves A Woman" by Jody Watley.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: JUDY CHEEKS - "Reach"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Dance Zone Level 1"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart : BLACKSTREET - "Blackstreet" (LP/CD)
US Singles: R. KELLY - "Bump 'N' Grind"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Above The Rim"