Includes articles about Kelly Rowland, Mims, Beverley Knight, Isaac Hayes, Marley Marl, Ashford & Simpson, Angie Stone, Jazzy Jeff, Ben Westbeech, Joy Denalane, Roy Ayers, The Brand New Heavies and Kerri Chandler, plus David Nathan lists his 40 most essential Male Soul Singers, Alex Lowe writes about the upcoming Southport Weekender, Elle J Small writes about R&B, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz and Jazz/Fusion, Charles Waring writes about Soul and "Northern Soul", "B&S" reports on Films and DVDs, Chantelle Fiddy writes about House/Dance music and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Lumidee - "Unexpected" and "Because Of You" by Ne-Yo. .
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BEYONCE & SHAKIRA - "Beautiful Liar"
UK Albums: NATASHA BEDINGFIELD - "N.B."
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: R KELLY Feat USHER - "Same Girl"/"I'm Flirt"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: BEYONCE - "Beautiful Liar"
UK Northern Soul CDs Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Keeping The Faith"
US Singles: T-PAIN Feat YUNG JOC - "Buy U A Drink"
US Albums: MUSIQ SOULCHILD - "Luvanmusiq"
Includes articles about Universe, D'Andre, Jair Dynast, Karizma, Natasha Bedingfield, Musiq Soulchild, Just Jack, Cinematic Orchestra, Roll Deep, Brian McKnight, Bobby and Joe, plus Paddy Grady lists his 40 most essential "Northern Soul" tracks, Elle J writes about R&B, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, B&S looks at Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Soul, "Northern Soul", Funk, Films and DVDs, Nicky Trax writes about House/Dance music and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Cinematic Orchestra - "Ma Fleur" and "We'll Never Turn Back" by Mavis Staples.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: TIMBALAND/JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE/NELLY FURTADO - "Give It To Me"
UK Albums: MARK RONSON - "Version"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: NE-YO - "Addicted"/"Leaving Tonight"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: BEYONCE - "Beautiful Liar"
UK Northern Soul CDs Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Hitsville West"
US Singles: ROBIN THICKE - "Lost Without U"
US Albums: BEYONCE - "B'Day"
Includes articles about Tawaih, Jamie Woon, June Rochelle, Sound Stylistics, Cindy Birdsong, Mark Ronson, Ciara, Ne-Yo, Macy Gray, Dub Pistols and Stephen Marley, plus Will Lavin writes about R&B, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, B&S looks at Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Soul, "Northern Soul", Films and DVDs, Chantelle Fiddy writes about Dance music and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Devin The Dude - "Waiting To Inhale" and "The Foundation" by Devante.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: GWEN STEFANI Feat AKON - "The Sweet Escape"
UK Albums: JUSTIN TIMBALAKE - "Futuresex"/"Lovesounds"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: JOE - "If I Was Your Man"/"Life Of The Party"/"Where You At"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: TIMBALAND - "Give It To Me"
US Singles: ROBIN THICKE - "Lost Without U"
US Albums: MARQUES HOUSTON - "Veteran"
A New Look "Blues & Soul" utilising a 9" x 9" (230mm x 230mm) format from this issue through to issue #1000, replacing the A4 sized magazines of the previous 40 years.
Includes articles about The Notorious B.I.G., Amerie, Kidz In The Hall, Pretty Ricky, Shameless, Young Buck and Gordon Chambers, plus Jamie Topham spotlights some new talent, Bill Buckley counts down 40 Essential Soul Singles, Will Lavin writes about R&B, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, B&S looks at Jazz, Brazilian music, Soul, Films and DVDs, Chantelle Fiddy writes about Dance music and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Wretch 32 - "Teacher Training Day" and "You Got Rhythm To" by Raw Artistic Soul.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: GWEN STEFANI Feat AKON - "The Sweet Escape"
UK Albums: AMY WINEHOUSE - "Back To Black"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: TRINTY STONE Feat NE-YO - "Real Love"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: NE-YO - "Because Of You"
US Singles: ROBIN THICKE - "Lost Without U"
US Albums: THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. - "Greatest Hits"
This was "released" in The UK on 5th March 2007 - see the Advert in "Blues & Soul" 991 (Mar 14th 2007) - Image #1645976. The original US release would have been a couple of months earlier, either December 2006 or January 2007.
Includes articles about Ayo, Joss Stone, Arnold Jarvis, Jermaine Jackson, Robyn and Teddy Pendergrass, plus Natalie D Marshall spotlights some new acts, Matilda Egere-Cooper writes about the world of Film and DVDs, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Nicky Trax writes about Dance music, Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Jimmy Levine - "Share My Love" and "Get Used To It" by The Brand New Heavies.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: GWEN STEFANI Feat AKON - "The Sweet Escape"
UK Albums: AMY WINEHOUSE - "Back To Black"
UK "Hip List" Import Chart: NICOLE JANE - "From The Heart"/"Shake You Down"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: PRETTY RICKY - "On The Hotline"
UK Jazz Action Chart: WYNTON MARSALIS - "From The Plantation To The Penitentiary"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Soul Of Spring Vol 2"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: JUNE ROCHELLE - "His Eye Is On The Sparrow"
US Singles: ROBIN THICKE - "Lost Without U"
US Albums: GERALD LEVERT - "In My Songs"
Includes articles about Mikelyn Roderick, Amos Lee, Gwen Stefani, Outlandish, Fergie, Monica, Alaine and Soul II Soul, plus Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Chantelle Fiddy writes about "Underground Dance" music, Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Natalie Cole - "Leavin'" and "Move Into Soul" by Shaun Escoffery.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: AKON Feat SNOOP DOGG - "I Wanna Luv U"
UK Albums: AMY WINEHOUSE - "Back To Black"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: NE-YO - "Because Of You"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: MUSIQ SOULCHILD - "Buddy"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Soul Of Spring Vol 2"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: JESSE JAMES - "First Day Of The Rest Of My Life"
US Singles: ROBIN THICKE - "Lost Without U"
US Albums: ROBIN THICKE - "The Evolution Of Robin Thicke"
Includes articles about Fantasia, Omarion, Joe Thomas, Corrine Bailey Rae, UnkleJam, Lord Large and Jazzy Jeff, plus Matilda Egere-Cooper writes about the world of Films and DVD, Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Nicky Trax writes about Dance music, Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Lorraine Ellison - "Sister Love, The Warner Bros Recordings" and "Chemically Imbalanced" by Ying Yang Twins.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: AKON Feat SNOOP DOGG - "I Wanna Luv U"
UK Albums: NORAH JONES - "Not Too Late"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: NE-YO - "Because Of You"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: THE GAME - "Let's Ride"
UK Jazz Action Chart: SONNY ROLLINS - "Sonny, Please"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Solid Ground"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: JOHN LEGEND - "On Top Of The World"
US Singles: CIARA - "Promise"
US Albums: PRETTY RICKY - "Late Night Special"
Includes articles about Melle Mel, Big Daddy Kane & Doug E Fresh, Ying Yang Twins, Adriena Evans, Simon Webbe, K'naan and Stevie Wonder, plus Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Chantelle Fiddy writes about "Underground Dance" music, Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include a batch of Sly & The Family Stone Album reissues and "I'm In The Mood For Love" by Kenny G.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: JOJO - "Too Little Too Late"
UK Albums: AMY WINEHOUSE - "Back To Black"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: CARL THOMAS - "Two Pieces"/"Another You"/"Just Thought"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: THE GAME - "Let's Ride"
UK Jazz Action Chart: ENRICO RAVA QUINTET - "The Words And The Days"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Solid Ground"
UK Steve Hobbs 2006 Soul recommendations: FRANK McCOMB - "Only In My Dreams"
US Singles: BEYONCE - "Irreplaceable"
US Albums: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Dreamgirls OST"
Includes articles about Ghostface, James Brown, Mr Skillz & The Crazy Girls, The Clipse and Jibbs, plus Pete Lewis looks at some acts likely to break through in 2007, Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Nicky Trax writes about Dance music, Matilda Egere-Cooper writes about the world of Film and DVDs, Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Norah Jones - "Not Too Late" and "Hip Hop Is Dead" by Nas.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: AKON Feat EMINEM - "Smack That"
UK Albums: AMY WINEHOUSE - "Back To Black"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: ANTHONY DAVID - "Something About U"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: THE GAME - "Let's Ride"
UK Jazz Action Chart: SALAH RAGAB CAIRO JAZZ BAND - "Presents Egyptian Jazz"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Atlantic Unearthed: Soul Brothers"
UK Dance Action Chart: RAW ARTISTIC SOUL Feat JOHN GIBBONS - "Keep On Shining"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: JOHN LEGEND - "Once Again"
US Singles: BEYONCE - "Irreplaceable"
US Albums: OMARION - "21"
Includes articles about Nas, The Game, 4Hero, Nate James, Jo Jo, Hi-Tek, Amy Winehouse and Berry Gordy, plus John Pitts looks at some acts likely to break through in 2007, Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Mary J Blige - "Reflections - A Retrospective" and "My Book" by K-Ci.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: AKON Feat EMINEM - "Smack That"
UK Albums: JAMIROQUAI - "High Times Singles 1992-2005"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: BRIAN McKNIGHT - "10" (LP)
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: SNOOP DOGG - "That's That"
UK Jazz Action Chart: PAT METHETHY/BRAD MEHIDAU - "Metheny Mehidau"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Northern Soul Essential Floorfillers"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: DAVID SEA - "Love Makes The World Go Round"
US Singles: BEYONCE - "Irreplaceable"
US Albums: JAY-Z - "Kingdom Come"
Includes articles about Panacea, Xzibit, Lionel Richie, The Re-Up Gang and The "Soul Train" TV Show, plus B&S looks back over 2006, Natalie D Marshall reports on some new acts, Nicky Trax writes about Dance music, Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Various Artists - "The Complete Motown Single Vols 1-6" and "Full Circle" by Xzibit.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: AKON Feat EMINEM - "Smack That"
UK Albums: JAMIROQUAI - "High Times Singles 1992-2005"
UK "Hip list" Best of 2006 Import Chart: DONNELL JONES - "Cry"/"Ooh Na Na"/"Feeling U"/"Special Girl"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JAY-Z - "Show Me What You Got"
UK Jazz Action Chart: HELGE SUNDE NORSKE STORE ORKESTER - "Denada"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Northern Soul Essential Floorfillers"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: STEVEN PERRILLOUX - "Do The Right Thing"
US Singles: BEYONCE - "Irreplaceable"
US Albums: THE GAME - "Doctor's Advocate"
Includes articles about Rick Ross, Strange Fruit Project, Jibbs, Snoop Dogg, Akon, Tony Bennett and Louise Selara, plus Chantelle Fiddy writes about "Underground Dance" music, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Matilda Egere-Cooper looks at the world of Film & DVDs, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Frank McComb - "The Malibu Sessions - The Truth Vol 3" and "Impossible Mission" by De La Soul.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE Feat T.I. - "My Love"
UK Albums: JAMIROQUAI - "High Times Singles 1992-2005"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: CARL THOMAS - "Two Pieces"/"Another You"/"Just Thought"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JAY-Z - "Show Me What You Got"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The Soul Of Money Vol 2"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: MIXED EMOTIONS - "Gold Of My Life"
US Singles: CHRIS BROWN - "Say Goodbye"
US Albums: JOHN LEGEND - "Once Again"
Includes articles about Alesha, Akala, Jarimoquai, Mr V, Cherish, Braintax, Jackie Moore and Lemar, plus Nicky Trax writes about Dance music, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Amy Winehouse - "Back To Black" and "Always And Forevers" by Silk.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: BEYONCE - "Irreplacable"
UK Albums: AMY WINEHOUSE - "Back To Black"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: LIVIN OUT LOUD - "All That Really Matters (5AM Mix)"/"Lately"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - "My Love"
UK Dance Action Chart: JUKE JOINT Feat YVONNE BROWN - "Gotta Get Up (DJ Spen MuthaFunkaz Mixes)"
UK Jazz Action Chart: STEVE HOLLAND QUINTET - "Critical Mass"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The Soul Of Money Vol 2"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: MARCEL & THE TRUTH - "Hopes Too High"
US Singles: CHRIS BROWN - "Say Goodbye"
US Albums: DIDDY - "Press Play"
Includes articles about Aaron Neville, Lloyd Banks, Amy Winehouse, Rihanna, Incognito, Don Blackman and Polly Gibbons, plus Matilda Egere-Cooper takes a look at the world of Film and DVDs, Will Lavin reports some news, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Brown's Bag - "Soul Satisfied" and "Once Again" by Once Again.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: P DIDDY Feat NICOLE - "Come To Me"
UK Albums: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - "Futuresex/Lovesounds"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: JOHN LEGEND - "Kings & Queens"/"Each Day"/"PDA"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - "My Love"
UK Jazz Action Chart: FINN PETERS - "Su-Ling"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The Soul Of Money Vol 2"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: JOHNNY MOORE - "You Fixed It"
US Singles: CHRIS BROWN - "Say Goodbye"
US Albums: MONICA - "The Makings Of Me"
Added image #1644307 - the Advert in "Blues & Soul" 981 (Oct 11th 2006).
On the assumption that this entry is the version that was available in The UK (the advert has the Cat # as 723 0026 which looks a close match) the advert has the release date as 16th October 2006).
Includes articles about Ty, John Legend, P Diddy, Letoya Luckett, Anthony David, Jocelyn Brown, Ray Robinson and Solomon Burke, plus Bill Buckley looks back at 40 years of "Blues & Soul", Nicky Trax writes about Dance music, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Natalie Williams - "Secret Garden" and "20Yo" by Janet Jackson.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: PUSSYCAT DOLLS- "I Don't Need A Man"
UK Albums: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - "Futuresex/Lovesounds"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: MONICA - "A Dozen Roses"/"Doin Me Right"/"My Everything"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: P DIDDY - "Come To Me"
UK Dance Action Chart: MASTER KEV & DAVID TOBIN Feat JOHN CROCKETT - "Twisted"
UK Jazz Action Chart: RAY CHARLES & COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA - "Ray Sings Basie Swings"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The Mirwood Story Vol 2"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: INCOGNITO - "Tin Man"
US Singles: JANET & NELLY - "Call On Me"
US Albums: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - "Futuresex/Lovesounds"
Includes articles about Natalie Williams, Nathan, Asher D, Justin Timberlake and Chingy, plus Pete Lewis takes a look at some new acts, Matilda Egere-Cooper looks at the world of Film & DVD, Chantelle Fiddy writes about "Underground Dance" music, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Lupe Fisaco - "Food & Liquor" and "In My Mind" by Pharrell.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: FERGIE- "London Bridge"
UK Albums: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE - "Futuresex/Lovesounds"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: NU LIFE - "Now That I Found You (SAM Optimistic Mix)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: P DIDDY - "Come To Me"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "The Mirwood Story Vol 2"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: MICHAEL ORR - "Here I Go"
US Singles: JANET & NELLY - "Call On Me"
US Albums: BEYONCE - "B' Day"
Editorial Contributors: Steve Hobbs, Lewis Dene, Pete Lewis, Ryan Proctor, Chantelle Fiddy, Nicky Trax, Ben Mynott, Bill Buckley, Tony Rounce, Charles Waring, Mark Devlin, Paddy Grady, Zaid, Russell Myrie, Rosie Hartnell, Sarah Marshall, Malcolm Prangell, Stretch Taylor, Alex Zamora, Bigger, Helen Jennings, Matilda Egere-Cooper, Rick Thorne, Joanna Chaundy, Natalie Marshall, Ellie J Small, Will Lavin, Jermaine Dobbins, Richard Banford, Marsha Gosho-Oakes
American Representatives: Jeff Lorez - New York, David Nathan - Los Angeles.
Includes articles about Stacie Orrico, Pharoahe Monch, Jamelia, Janet Jackson, Ludacris, Yummy Bingham and Cham, plus Marcia Carr writes about Dance music, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include The Roots - "Game Theory" and "4:21: The Day After" by Method Man.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE- "Sexyback"
UK Albums: BEYONCE - "B Day"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: NU LIFE - "Now That I Found You (SAM Optimistic Mix)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: NELLY FURTADO - "Promiscuous"
UK Dance Action Chart: OUTWORK - "Electro (Cube Guys Delano Remix)"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "More Soulful Serenades"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: AARON NEVILLE - "Rainy Night In Georgia"
UK Jazz Action Chart: MAYNARD FERGUSON - "MF Horn"
US Singles: BEYONCE Feat JAY-Z - "Deja-Vu"
US Albums: OUTKAST - "Idlewild OST"
Includes articles about Stax Records, Sam Moore, Conya Doss, Beyonce, Fergie, Beenie Man and Omarion, plus Matilda Egere-Cooper looks at films and DVDs, Will Lavin reports some news, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include J Dilla - "The Shining" and "Live At Fillmore West" by King Curtis.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: CHAMILLIONAIRE Feat KRAYZIE BONE- "Ridin'"
UK Albums: OUTKAST - "Idlewild"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: LEMAR - "Someone Should Tell You"/"Anniversary"/"I Just Can't"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: CASSIE - "Me&U"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Stax Gold"
UK Jazz Action Chart: KENNY GARRETT - "Beyond The Wall"
US Singles: FERGIE - "London Bridge"
US Albums: DMX - "Year Of The Dog ... Again"
Includes articles about Amp Fiddler, Chamillionaire, Ice Cube, Maria Lawson, Obie Trice, Kenny Thomas, DJ Cameo, Gamble & Huff and Randy Crawford & Joe Sample, plus Natalie D Marshall reports on some new acts, Will Lavin reports some news, Nicky Trax writes about Dance music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include JR Bailey - "Just Me 'N You" and "Forever" by Glenn Jones.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: CHRISTINE AQUILLERA- "Ain't No Other Man"
UK Albums: RIHANNA - "A Girl Like Me"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: YUMMY BINGHAM - "One More Chance"/""Come and Get It"/"Time"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: BUSTA RHYMES - "I Love My Chick"
UK Dance Action Chart: KENNY DOPE Presents BLACK ROOTS - "They Can't Stop It"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Atlantic Unearthed: Soul Sisters"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: RON HALL & THE MUTHAFUNKERS - "The Way You Love Me (Tom Moulton Mix)"
US Singles: YOUNG DRO Feat T.I. - "Shoulder Lean"
US Albums: LETOYA - "Letoya"
Includes articles about Cassie, Outkast, Pharrell, Travis Blaque, Juliet & Khari and Janet Jackson, plus Will Lavin reports some news, Chantelle Fiddy writes about "Underground Dance" music, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Steve Hobbs writes about "Real Soul", Sarah Marshall writes about Jazz, Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Various Artists - "Boozoo Bajou - Juke Joint II" and "In My Mind" by Pharrell.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: RIHANNA- "Unfaithful"
UK Albums: NINA SIMONE - "The Very Best Of"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: LEMAR - "Not That Easy (SAM Radio & Extended Remix)"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: BEYONCE Feat JAY-Z - "Deja-Vu"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Atlantic Unearthed: Soul Brothers"
UK Steve Hobbs Soul recommendations: DONNY HATHAWAY - "What A Woman Really Means"
UK Jazz Action Chart: JOE LOVANO ENSEMBLE: "Streams Of Expression"
US Singles: LIL' JON Feat E-40 & SEAN PAUL OF THE YOUNGBLOODS - "Snap Yo Fingers"
US Albums: PIMP C - "Pimmpalation"
Added image #1642644 - the Advert for this in "Blues & Soul" 975 (Jul 26th 2006).
The Ad has exactly the same info for ringtones as on this release, so I suspect that this is a UK only issue. The Ad also has this as a Motown release, I can see the Motown logo on the disc - image #592140 - so maybe the label should be changed from "Universal Island" as well!!
Includes articles about Van Hunt, Roberta Flack, Lemar, Jurassic 5, Boyz In The Attic and Rishi Rich, plus Will Lavin reports some news, Nicky Trax writes about Dance music, Matilda Egere-Cooper delves into the world of music and entertainment, Ryan Proctor writes about Hip-Hop, Bill Buckley writes about "Real Soul", Bigger writes about "Urban Music", Paddy Grady writes about "Northern Soul" and Mark Devlin writes about The UK Club Scene.
New UK Albums reviewed in this edition of "B&S" include Oscar Toney Jr - "For Your Precious Love" and "Like Water" by Billy Griffin.
#1 Records :-
UK Singles: MARY J BLIGE Feat BROOK-LYN- "Enough Cryin'"
UK Albums: NINA SIMONE - "The Very Best Of"
UK "Hip list" Import Chart: OMARION - "Entourage"
UK Club Floor Fillers Chart: BEYONCE Feat JAY-Z - "Deja-Vu"
UK Dance Action Chart: KENNY DOPE Pres. THE BLACK ROOTS - "They Can't Stop It"
UK "Northern Soul" Action Chart: VARIOUS ARTISTS - "Atlantic Unearthed: Soul Brothers"
UK Bill Buckley's Soul recommendations: DEE DEE SHARP - "I Really Love You"
US Singles: YUNG JOC - "It's Going Down"
US Albums: INDIA ARIE - "Testimony: Vol 1, Life & Relationships"