Includes articles about Ten City, Sarah Dash, Monie Love, Cash Money, Louis Silas, Joe Smith & DJ International Records and Djavan Caetano Viana, plus John Abbey reports from America, David Nathan reports on some new acts, Mark Heley writes about House Music, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Rick Glanvill writes about African music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Ten City - "That's The Way Love Is" and "Respect" by Adeva.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: NENAH CHERRY. - "Buffalo Stance"
UK Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - TEN CITY - "That's The Way Love Is" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: CASH MONEY & MARVELOUS - "Where's The Part At" (LP)
UK House Chart: TYREE - "Tyree's Got A Brand New House"
US Singles: KARYN WHITE - "Superwoman"
US Albums: ANITA BAKER - "Giving You The Best That I've Got"
Includes articles about Sylvester, Bobby Brown, Donna Allen, Nancy Wilson, Original Concept, Robert Brookins, Michael McDonald, BeBe & CeCe Winans and Dee Dee Wilde, plus Jeff Lorez reports from Los Angeles, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Mark Heley writes about House Music, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Rick Glanvill writes about African music and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Cheryl 'Pepsi Riley - "Thanks For My Child" and "She Won't Talk To Me" by Luther Vandross.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: NENAH CHERRY. - "Buffalo Stance"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The Greatest Hits Of House"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - TYREE - "Tyree's Got A Brand New Home" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Year End Chart: JUNGLE BROS - "Straight Out Of The Jungle" (LP)
UK House Chart: FIRST CHOICE - "Love And Happiness"
US Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Smooth Criminal"
US Albums: ANITA BAKER - "Giving You The Best That I've Got"
Includes articles about Alexander O'Neal, Starpoint, Dionne Warwick, Gerald Alston, Cherrelle, The Funky Worm, Rene Moore and The Boys, plus Jeff Lorez reports from Los Angeles, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Mark Heley writes about House Music, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, David Nathan reports from America and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Marshall Jefferson Presents The Truth - "Open Our Eyes" and "Buffalo Stance" by Neneh Cherry.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: INNER CITY. - "Good Life"
UK Albums: ALEXANDER O'NEAL - "My Gift To You"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - GERALD ALSTON - "Gerald Alston" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: BOOGIE DOWN PRODUCTIONS - "Jack Of Spades" (12")
UK House Chart: JILLIAN MENDEZ - "Get Up"
US Singles: THE BOYS - "Dial My Heart"
US Albums: ANITA BAKER - "Giving You The Best That I've Got"
Includes articles about Isaac Hayes, Keith Sweat, Roberta Flack, George Duke, Bomb The Bass, Deniece Williams, Surface, Kim Mazelle and The Real Roxanne, plus Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Mark Heley writes about House Music, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Rick Glanvill writes about "Tropical" music, and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Surface - "I Missed" and "Good Life" by Inner City.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON. - "Smooth Criminal"
UK Albums: ALEXANDER O'NEAL - "Hearsay"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - GERALD ALSTON - "Gerald Alston" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: COOKIE CREW - "Born This Way" (12")
UK House Chart: ADEVA - "Respect"
UK Jazz Listening Chart: RICHIE COLE - "Signature"
UK Jazz Club Chart: CHARLES KYNARD - "Zebra Walk"
UK African/Tropical Chart: SONORA PONCENA - "On The Right Track"
US Singles: CHERYL "PEPSII" RILEY - "Thanks For My Child"
US Albums: LUTHER VANDROSS - "Any Love"
Includes articles about Al Jarreau, Morris Day, Stanley Jordan, Kid 'N' Play, Sade, Vesta Williams, Ice T, Buddy Guy & Junior Wells and Nenah Cherry, plus Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Mark Heley writes about House Music, David Nathan reports from America on upcoming acts, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Rick Glanvill writes about "Tropical" music, and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Jeffrey Osborne - "She's On The Left" and "Loco In Acapulco" by The Four Tops.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SALT-N-PEPA. - "Twist And Shout"
UK Albums: THE PASADENAS - "To Whom It May Concern"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - DONNA ALLEN - "Heaven On Earth" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: T LA ROCK - "Flow With The New Style" (12")
UK House Chart: KYM MAZELLE - "Useless"
UK African/Tropical Chart: NAHAWA DOUMBIA - "Didadi"
US Singles: ANITA BAKER - "Giving You The Best That I Got"
US Albums: BOBBY BROWN - "Don't Be Cruel"
Includes articles about Anita Baker, L.A. & Babyface, Freddie Jackson, Sam Dees, Perri, Cashflow, Marlena Shaw, The Reddings, Midnight Starr and Paisley Park, plus Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Mark Heley writes about House Music, David Nathan reports from America on upcoming acts, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Rick Glanvill writes about "Tropical" music, and Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Todd Terry Project - "Weekend" and "Back On Track" by Billy Always.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: ROYAL HOUSE. - "Can You Party"
UK Albums: LUTHER VANDROSS - "Any Love"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - ANITA BAKER - "Giving You The Best That I Got" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: ULTRA MAGNETIC MCs - "Critical Breakdown" (12"/LP)
UK House Chart: THE TODD TERRY PROJECT - "Weekend"/"Just Wanna Dance"
UK African/Tropical Chart: MAHIATHINI & THE MAHOTELLA QUEENS - "Thokozile"
UK Jazz Listening Chart: AMINA CLAUDINE MYERS - "Amina"
UK Jazz Club Chart: JIMMY McGriff - "Deb Sombo"
US Singles: KARYN WHITE - "The Way You Love Me"
US Albums: BOBBY BROWN - "Don't Be Cruel"
Includes articles about Luther Vandross, EPMD, Apollonia, Roy Ayers, Viola Wills, Earth Wind & Fire and Hot House, plus Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Mark Heley writes about House Music, David Nathan reports from America on upcoming acts, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Womack & Womack - "Life's Just A Ball Game" and "Ain't No Way" by Jean Carne.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BOBBY McFERRIN. - "Don't Worry Be Happy"
UK Albums: LUTHER VANDROSS - "Any Love"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - LUTHER VANDROSS - "Any Love" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: MC SHAN - "I Pioneered This" (12")
UK House Chart: THE TODD TERRY PROJECT - "Weekend"/"Just Wanna Dance"
UK African/Tropical Chart: PRINCE NDEDI EYANGO - "You Must Calculer"
US Singles: BOBBY BROWN - "My Prerogative"
US Albums: FREDDIE JACKSON - "Don't Let Love Love Away"
Includes articles about Jonathan Butler, Teddy Riley, Fishbone, Bill Withers, The Commodores, Kool & The Gang, LaToya Jackson and Randy Muller, plus Mark Heley writes about House Music, David Nathan reports from America, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop and comments on new acts, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Anita Baker - "Giving You The Best That I've Got" and "Get Here" by Brenda Russell.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: WHITNEY HOUSTON. - "One Moment In Time"
UK Albums: LEVEL 42 - "Staring At The Sun"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - LUTHER VANDROSS - "Any Love" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: ERIC B & RAKIM - "Put Your Hands Together"
UK House Chart: BAM BAM - "Where's Your Child"
UK African/Tropical Chart: GIPSY KINGS - "Djobi Djoba" (12")
UK Jazz Listening Chart: TANIA MARIA - "Forbidden Colors"
UK Jazz Club Chart: WELDON IRVINE - "Fat Mouth"
US Singles: LEVERT - "Addicted To You"
US Albums: BOBBY BROWN - "Don't Be Cruel"
Includes articles about Bootsy Collins, Patti Austin, Barbara Lynn, Ready For The World, The Four Tops, Ruby Turner and The Top Billin' MCs, plus David Nathan writes about upcoming Acts, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Paula Abdul - "Knocked Out" and "Acid Man" by Jolly Roger.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BILL WITHERS. - "Lovely Day (Sunshine Mix)"
UK Albums: WOMACK & WOMACK - "Conscience"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - CHAPTER 8 - "Forever" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: MARLEY MARL - "In Control, Vol 1" (LP)
UK African/Tropical Chart: DIBLO - "Super K"
UK Jazz Listening Chart: CLAUDIO RODITI - "Gemini Man"
UK Jazz Club Chart: CANDIDO - "The Lady Is A Tramp"
US Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Another Part Of Me"
US Albums: BOBBY BROWN - "Don't Be Cruel"
Includes articles about Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, George Benson, Howard Huntsberry, George Howard, RJs Latest Arrival, Karyn White, Scott White, Tyrone Williams & Leroy Burgess, Johnny Mathis and Raheem, plus David Nathan reports from America and writes about upcoming Acts, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include George Benson - "Let's Do It Again" and "Riding On A Train" by The Pasadenas.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BOMB THE BASS. - "Megablast"
UK Albums: MICA PARIS - "So Good"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - CHAPTER 8 - "Forever" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: KID & PLAY - "Gettin' Funky" (12")
US Singles: FREDDIE JACKSON - "Nice 'N' Slow"
US Albums: EPMD - "Strictly Business"
Includes articles about Mica Paris, Schoolly D, Gwen Guthrie, Chapter 8, Andy Polaris, Bobby Byrd, D-Train and The Ohio Players, plus Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Mark Webster reports on upcoming Acts, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include James Brown - "Static" and "Watching You" by Loose Ends.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: B.V.S.M.P. - "I Need You"
UK Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - PERRI - "The Flight" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: EPMD - "Strictly Business" (12")
UK "Real Soul" Chart: IO DB - "I Burn For You" (12")
UK Jazz Chart: DIANNE REEVES - "The Nearness Of You"
US Singles: AL B SURE - "Off On Your Own"
US Albums: AL B SURE - "In Effect Mode"
Includes articles about Salt-N-Pepa, Jaki Graham, Gregory Hines, Kenny Neal, Curtis Mayfield, Stetsasonic, Jeffrey Osborne and Najee, plus Mark Webster reports on "Live Soul", David Nathan reports from America, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Womack & Womack - "Teardrops" and "Don't Be Cruel" by Bobby Brown.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: B.V.S.M.P. - "I Need You"
UK Albums: SALT-N-PEPA - "A Salt With A Deadly Pepa"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - JAMES 'D TRAIN' WILLIAMS - "In Your Eyes" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: ERIC B & RAKIM - "Follow The Leader" (LP)
UK "Real Soul" Chart: CARL SIMS - "Seventeen Days Of Loving"
UK Jazz Chart: BYRON MORRIS - "Kitty Bay"
US Singles: AL B SURE - "Off On Your Own"
US Albums: AL B SURE - "In Effect Mode"
Includes articles about Loose Ends, Derek B, Shirley Murdock, James Brown, Bobby Brown, The Mac Band and Kenny Stevens, plus Mark Webster writes about "Acid" music and reports on "Live Soul", David Nathan reports from America, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Lavine Hudson - "Flesh Of My Flesh" and "Rock My World" by Five Star.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Dirty Diana"
UK Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - JAMES 'D TRAIN' WILLIAMS - "In Your Eyes" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: JUNGLE BROTHERS - "On The Run" (12")
UK Jazz Chart: GALLIANO - "Six Sharp Fists"
US Singles: BOBBY BROWN - "Don't Be Cruel"
US Albums: TEDDY PENDERGRASS - "Joy"
Includes articles about Millie Jackson, Freddie Jackson, New Edition, Eric B & Rakim, Terry Jam & Jimmy Lewis, The Dazz Band, The Busboys, Benny Medina and Reggie & Vincent Calloway, plus Mark Webster writes about Detroit "Techno" music and reports on "Live Soul", Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Evelyn King - "Hold On To What You've Got" and "Dirty Diana" by Michael Jackson.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: SALT 'N' PEPA - "Push It"/"Tramp"
UK Albums: BARRY WHITE - "The Collection"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - PUBLIC ENEMY - "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: PUBLIC ENEMY - "It Takes A Nation Of Millions To Hold Us Back" (LP)
UK Jazz Chart: BRANFORD MARSALIS - "Random Abstract"
US Singles: SADE - "Paradise"
US Albums: AL B SURE - "In Effect Mode"
Includes articles about Michael Jackson, Melba Moore, Anthony & The Camp, Glen Goldsmith, By All Means, Mark Reilly & Matt Bianco, Seidah Garrett and Pieces Of A Dream, plus Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Malu Halasa writes about Hip-Hop, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Gilles Peterson writes about Jazz, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Jeff Lorez reports on "Live Soul".
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include By All Means - "I Surrender To Your Love" and "Don't Believe The Hype" by Public Enemy.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: FAT BOYS/CHUBBY CHECKER - "The Twist (Yo Twist)"
UK Albums: JAMES BROWN WITH FULL FORCE - "I'm Real"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - GUY - "Guy" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: ERIC B - "Follow The Leader" (12")
UK "Real Soul" Chart: RANDY BROWN - "Are You Lonely" (12")
UK Jazz Chart: STEVE COLEMAN - "Sine Die"
US Singles: TEDDY PENDERGRASS - "Joy"
US Albums: RUN DMC - "Tougher Than Leather"
Includes articles about Rick James, Nu Shooz, Junior Giscombe, Club Nouveau, Todd Terry, The Weather Girls, Rose Royce, Johnny Kemp and Tracie Spencer, plus Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, David Nathan reports from America, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Will Downing - "In My Dreams" and "Loosey's Rap" by Rick James.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MICA PARIS - "My One Temptation"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Night Flight" (CBS)
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - PIECES OF A DREAM - "Makes You Wanna" (LP)
UK Hip-Hop Chart: PUBLIC ENEMY - "Don't Believe The Hype"
UK "Real Soul" Chart: BOBBY RUSH - "A Man Can Give It"
US Singles: TONY! TONI! TONE! - "Little Walter"
US Albums: RUN DMC - "Tougher Than Leather"
Includes articles about Lavine Hudson, The Pasadenas, Run DMC, Gary Taylor, T!T!T!, The Brothers Johnson, Shirley Lewis, Dynasty, Suave and Ten City, plus Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Broomfield - "Don't Cover Up Your Feelings" and "Got To Give" by The Brand New Heavies.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: L.A.MIX - "Check This Out"
UK Albums: DEREK B - "Bullet From A Gun"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - ANTHONY & THE CAMP - "Suspense" (LP)
US Singles: PEBBLES - "Mercedes Boy"
US Albums: KOOL MOE DEE - "How Ya Like Me Now"
Includes articles about Teddy Pendergrass, Narada Michael Walden, Al B Sure, Grandmaster Flash, Habit, Chris Jasper, Rob Bass & E-Z Rock and Rodney Saulsberry, plus Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Keith Sweat - "Something Just Ain't Right" and "My One Temptation" by Mica Paris.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: S-EXPRESS - "Theme From S-Express"
UK Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Hip Hop And Rappin' In The House"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - TEDDY PENDERGRASS - "Joy" (12")
UK "Real Soul" Chart: RAN-DELL - "No Sleep Tonite"
UK "Rare Groove" Chart: FATHERS CHILDREN - "Hollywood Dreaming"
US Singles: AL B SURE - "Nite And Day"
US Albums: TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY - "Introducing The Hardline, According To"
Includes articles about The Cold Chillin' tour, Howard Hewett, Norman Connors, Mica Paris and Rebbie Jackson, plus David Nathan reports from America, Paul Oakenfold writes about Hip-Hop, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Al B Sure - "Nite And Day" and "Divine Emotions" by Narada Michael Walden.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: NATALIE COLE - "Pink Cadillac"
UK Albums: TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY - "Introducing The Hardline, According To"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - TEDDY PENDERGRASS - "Joy" (12")
US Singles: BILLY OCEAN - "Get Outa My Dreams, Get Into My Car"
US Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
Includes articles about James Brown, Full Fource, Vanessa Franklin, Be Be & Ce Ce Winans, Bam Bam, DJ Cash Money, Terry Billy, The Deele, Kid 'N' Play and Steven Ivory, plus David Nathan reports from America, Paul Oakenfold writes about Hip-Hop, Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Rose Royce - "Just My Imagination" and "Show Me The Way" by Regina Belle.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: TAJA SEVILLE - "Love Is Contagious"
UK Albums: BILLY OCEAN - "Tear Down The Walls"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - GWEN GUTHRIE - "Can't Love You Tonight" (12")
UK "Real Soul" Chart: JOHN WHITEHEAD - "Best Of Both Worlds"
UK "Rare Groove" Chart: DON THOMPSON - "Fanny Brown" (LP)
US Singles: MORRIS DAY - "Fishnet"
US Albums: KEITH SWEAT - "Make It Last Forever"
Includes articles about Jean Carne, Peabo Bryson, Spoonie Gee, Broomfield, Taja Seville, Teena Marie, Roy Ayers, Shokk, Afrika Bambaata, Force MDs and Push, plus Trevor Swaine writes about "Roots Soul", Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Salt 'N' Pepa - "Push It" and "Lovin' On Next To Nothin'" by Gladys Knight.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BOMB THE BASS - "Beat Dis"
UK Albums: LUTHER VANDROSS - "Give Me The Reason"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - WILL DOWNING - "Will Downing" (LP)
US Singles: STEVIE WONDER - "You Will Know"
US Albums: GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS - "All Our Love"
Includes articles about Billy Ocean, Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff, Lou Rawls, Will Downing, Brenda Russell, Fingers Inc. and Timmy Regisford, plus David Nathan reports from America, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Paul Oakenfold writes about Hip-Hop, Steve Bryant writes about "Roots Soul", Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Keith Sweat - "I Want Her" and "Piano In The Dark" by Brenda Russell.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BOMB THE BASS - "Beat Dis"
UK Albums:TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY - "Introducing The Hardline"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - BROOMFIELD - "Broomfield" (LP)
UK "Rare Groove" Chart: DON THOMPSON - "Fanny Brown"
UK "Indie" Chart: BROOMFIELD - "Broomfield" (LP)
US Singles: PEBBLES - "Girlfriend"
US Albums: STEVIE WONDER - "Characters"
Includes articles about Steven Dante, Millie Jackson, Marley Marl, Fat Larry, Pebbles, Betty Wright, Gerald Albright, Bernadette Cooper and Uptown Records, plus Sharon Davis talks to Brenda Holloway, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Paul Oakenfold writes about Hip-Hop, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Tony Terry - "Lovey Dovey" and "Fishnet" by Morris Day.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BEATMASTERS FEATURING COOKIE CREW - "Rok Da House"
UK Albums:TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY - "Introducing The Hardline"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - TEENA MARIE - "Oh La La La" (7")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: JVC FORCE - "Strong Island" (12")
US Singles: KEITH SWEAT - "I Want Her"
US Albums: STEVIE WONDER - "Characters"
Includes articles about Joyce Sims, The O'Jays, Levert, Mike Pickering, Georgie Fame, Brownmark, Walter Beasley, Dee Sharp, Hurby "Luv Bug" Azor, Mini Curry, Sweet T and Glen Ballard, plus Sharon Davis talks to Motown vice-president Peter Prince, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Paul Oakenfold writes about Hip-Hop, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Walter Beasley - "I'm So Happy" and "Party People" by Royal House.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY - "Sign Your Name"
UK Albums: TERENCE TRENT D'ARBY - "Introducing The Hardline"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - WILL DOWNING - "Free" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: L.L.COOL J - "Jack The Ripper" (12")
US Singles: GLADYS KNIGHT & THE PIPS - "Love Overboard"
US Albums: STEVIE WONDER - "Characters"
Special extended 500th issue edition with a review of 1987.
Includes articles about James Brown, Irma Thomas, Dee Dee Warwick, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Smokey Robinson, Bobby Womack and Whitney Houston, plus Roger St.Pierre runs down his 21 essential Soul acts, David Nathan visits the Motown Museum in Detroit, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
No new UK 45s were reviewed in this edition of "B&S".
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON - "The Way You Make Me Feel"
UK Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
US Singles: ROGER - "I Wanna Be Your Man"
US Albums: STEVIE WONDER - "Characters"
Includes articles about Mike Howard, David Ruffin & Eddie Kendricks, Jam Today Records, Bill Medley, Charlie Singleton, Ultra Magnetic MCs and Kashif, plus Steve Bryant writes about "Roots Soul", Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include G.Q - "Flair" and "Look What You Started" by The Temptations.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON - "The Way You Make Me Feel"
UK Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
UK "City Slickers" Import Chart - HURBY'S MACHINE - "The House That Rap Built"
US Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON - "The Way You Make Me Feel"
US Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
Includes articles about Audrey Wheeler, Was (Not Was), Doc Powell, Kool Moe Dee, Zuice, Keith Sweat, Lanier & Co and Angela Clemmons, plus Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene, Steve Bryant writes about "Roots Soul" and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed include Joyce Sims - "Come Into My Life" and "Love Overboard" by Gladys Knight & The Pips.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MICHAEL JACKSON - "The Way You Make Me Feel"
UK Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
UK "City Slickers: Hip List" Import Chart: WALTER BEASLEY - "Walter Beasley" (LP)
US Singles: EARTH WIND & FIRE - "System Of Survival"
US Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
Includes articles about Meli'sa Morgan, John Paul Barrett, Errol Brown, The Pasadenas, The Tams, Tony Terry, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Brother D and Leon Ware, plus Malu Halasa writes about House Music, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene, Steve Bryant writes about "Roots Soul" and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed include Krush - "House Arrest" and "Reservations For Two" by Dionne Warwick & Kashif.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: ALEXANDER O'NEAL - "Criticise"
UK Albums: STEVIE WONDER - "Characters"
UK "City Slickers: Hip List" Import Chart: MELI'SA MORGAN - "Good Love" (LP)
US Singles: STEVIE WONDER - "Skeletons"
US Albums: MICHAEL JACKSON - "Bad"
Includes articles about John McClair, Herb Alpert, Barry White, The Brothers Johnson, Bobby Byrd & Vicki Anderson, Regina Belle, Lakeside, La La and Johnny Guitar Watson, plus David Nathan reports on The Black Radio Conference in Los Angeles, Sharon Davis writes about Motown, Chris Stapleton writes about African Music, Paul Oakenfold writes about Hip-Hop, Bob Killbourn writes about The UK Club Scene and Frank Elson checks out The North.
New UK 45s reviewed include Meli'sa Morgan - "Coffee Tea Or Me" and "I Really Didn't Mean It" by Luther Vandross.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: WHITNEY HOUSTON - "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)"
UK Albums: WHITNEY HOUSTON - "Whitney"
UK "City Slickers: Hip List" Import Chart: ROXANNE SHANTE - "Have A Nice Day" (12")
UK Hip-Hop Chart: L.L.COOL J - "Bigger And Deffer"
US Singles: STEPHANIE MILLS - "I Feel Good All Over"
US Albums: SMOKEY ROBINSON - "One Heartbeat"