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Old School Hip Hop, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 09/11/2001)
 

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"Old School Hip Hop, Vol. 2" (09/11/2001) R&B Various Artists, Thump Records

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Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix by Various Artists (CD - 03/16/1999)
 

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Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix by Various Artists (CD - 03/16/1999)
"Tom Joyner Presents: Old School Mix" (03/16/1999) R&B Various Artists, Rhino Records (USA)Liner Note Author: Tom Joyner. Photographer: Michael Ochs. Around 1994, urban contemporary DJ Tom Joyner hired Steve "Silk" Hurley to provide "old school mixes" for his popular Tom Joyner Morning Show; and by old school, he meant the classic soul, funk, and disco of the late '70s and early '80s. To be sure, Hurley was perfect for the job; he had played an indispensable role in house music, and his credentials as a mixmaster were undeniable. The type of mixing that Hurley has done on his show is what he does for Old School Mix, which spans 1976-1982 and boasts a non-stop mix of 18 major hits from that period. One gem segues right into another; just as Gwen McCrae's "Funky Sensation" is starting to fade out, Hurley comes right in with One Way's "Cutie Pie." And just as Peter Brown's "Dance With Me" is starting to end, Anita Ward's "Ring My Bell" makes its presence felt. The CD is full of gems that defined the disco era, such as Chic's "Le Freak," Sister Sledge's "He's the Greatest Dancer," and Foxy's "Get Off." But Joyner's mix has as much to do with hardcore funk and soul as it does with disco; Funkadelic's "One Nation Under a Groove," Slave's "Slide," and Zapp's "More Bounce to the Ounce" soared to number one or two on the R&B charts, but didn't fare nearly as well on the pop charts. In fact, Old School Mix is pretty much the type of soul/funk/disco blend you could have expected to hear on the mix shows that graced black radio in the late '70s and early '80s. Even if you're not familiar with Joyner's show and Hurley's contributions to it, this is a CD to savor. ~ Alex Henderson

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Old School Soul Party [Digipak] [3/1]
 

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Old School Soul Party [Digipak] [3/1]
"Old School Soul Party [Box]" (03/01/2005) R&B Various Artists, Shout! FactoryLiner Note Author: Steven Chean. Another entry in Shout! Factory's ongoing series of triple-CD box compilations promoted on PBS, this one is more cohesively presented. Sequenced to flow like a typical party, the discs of this predominantly '70s-era 58-track R&B collection are divided into three connected parts. Starting with the high-energy sounds of Wild Cherry's one-hit wonder "Play That Funky Music," disc one (subtitled "Kickin' It Off") continues with tough funk hits from Cameo, Rick James, Parliament, and James Brown. Mercifully dodging the disco bullet save for Donna Summer's "Last Dance," this nonstop funkathon platter is alone worth the price of admission. Adding different sounds such as the Undisputed Truth's slightly trippy "Smiling Faces Sometimes" and the Beginning of the End's tropical "Funky Nassau" successfully serves to shift the style but not the mood. Disc two ("Getting' into the Groove") lightens the groove moderately as melody and pop become more emphasized on Cheryl Lynn's "Got to Be Real," the Friends of Distinction's "Love or Let Me Be Lonely," Gene Chandler's "Groovy Situation," and Ashford & Simpson's "Solid." These are all well-chosen selections that were substantial hits, but not as ubiquitous as the Isley Brothers' "That Lady, Pts. 1-2," a tune that always seems to find its way onto '70s soul collections such as this. Disc three ("Dimmin' the Lights") moves into slow and sensual post-party fare with 19 quiet storm smooth jams from artists such as the Five Stairsteps ("O-o-h Child"), Minnie Riperton ("Lovin' You"),the Chi-Lites ("Have You Seen Her"), and Marvin Gaye ("Sexual Healing"). The schlock factor is obviously higher here, but all the songs are Top Ten R&B and/or pop hits and will spark instant recognition from those this box is intended for. The remastered sound is crisp and sparkling throughout, bringing out these oldies' subtleties -- especially with percussion -- that you might not have heard before. While not definitive, the set accomplishes its mission of replaying the soundtrack to a colorful late-'70s urban shindig. More than a haphazard collection of oldies, this conceptual box boasts a well-defined focus, a unique programming flow, and of course lots of soul. ~ Hal Horowitz

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Essential Louisiana Rhythm and Blues by Various Artists (CD - 11/22/2005)
 

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Essential Louisiana Rhythm and Blues by Various Artists (CD - 11/22/2005)
"Essential Louisiana Rhythm and Blues" (11/22/2005) R&B Various Artists, Fuel 2000 RecordsLiner Note Author: Bill Dahl. Arranger: Lionel Whitfield. New Orleans R&B has always had its own distinct flavor with upbeat, rolling piano lines, fluid horn charts, and a certain joie de vivre in the lyrics that gives it a very special bounce. This interesting set from Fuel collects 15 classic New Orleans and Louisiana tracks from the early- to mid-'60s, including Lee Dorsey's "Ya Ya," a young Aaron Neville's "Over You" (from 1960), Jessie Hill's "Ooh Poo Pah Doo, Pt. 1" ("Part 2," which isn't included here, was an instrumental version of the song by tenor saxophonist Dave Lastie), Chris Kenner's original version of "I Like It Like That" (which later became a big hit for the Dave Clark Five), and Bobby Charles' "Preacher's Daughter." Also included is Eldridge Holmes' superb "Where Is the Love," which sounds like a distant cousin to Marvin Gaye's "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" with its Motown-like (by way of Bourbon Street) feel. Most of these tracks feature the piano and arranging talents of Allen Toussaint, underscoring his tremendous input in the development of R&B in the Big Easy. A fun set, well-worth investigating. ~ Steve Leggett

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Christmas on Death Row [PA] by Various Artists (CD - 10/07/2003)
 

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Christmas on Death Row [PA] by Various Artists (CD - 10/07/2003)
"Christmas on Death Row [PA]" (10/07/2003) R&B Various Artists, Death Row (USA)All tracks have been digitally remastered. Audio Mixers: Dave Aron; Sean "Barney" Thomas; Kevyn Lewis; Rick Clifford; Matthew Quave. Arrangers: Roman Johnson; Reggie Lamb; Kevyn Lewis. In theory, a holiday album by the most vulgar and violent rap label should be a wonderfully tasteless guilty pleasure, but Christmas on Death Row doesn't quite meet expectations. Part of the problem is that only a handful of cuts on the album are gangsta rap -- the majority of the album is dedicated to fairly ordinary post-new jack urban soul. Of course, the reason why G-funk is in such short demand on the album is the fact that producer Dr. Dre left the label several months before the album was recorded. Since he was the primary creative force on the label, particularly in terms of hardcore rap, the quality of their work isn't as strong as it was while he was with Death Row, which is painfully obvious on the cookie-cutter approach of most of the rap cuts. The urban tracks sound half-hearted as well, as if they are an attempt to keep pace with the ventures into soul that Dre was working on with his The Aftermath project. And that lack of vision means that Christmas on Death Row, which should have been crude and infectious, is merely plodding and predictable. A few tracks, such as Michel'le's "Silver Bells" and Snoop Doggy Dogg's "Santa Claus Goes to the Ghetto" are strong, but the entire project feels unnecessarily belabored. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

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Soul Hits of the 80's [Sony Music Box Set] [Box] by Various Artists (CD - 02/17/2004)
 

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Soul Hits of the 80's [Sony Music Box Set] [Box] by Various Artists (CD - 02/17/2004)
"Soul Hits of the 80's [Sony Music Box Set] [Box]" (02/17/2004) R&B Various Artists, Sony Music Distribution (USA)A budget three-CD set, Soul Hits of the 80's collects some of that awkward decade's soul moments from the Columbia/Sony catalog. Note the author's use of "moments" and the title's use of "hits," because they are, in fact, talking about the same songs. Not everything here was a hit, with some of the songs just squeaking into the Billboard Top 100; however, regardless of chart position, they do represent the era very well. There's a broad range of work here, from jazz crossovers like Stanley Jordan with "Heaven Sent You" and Grover Washington with "Summer Nights" to straight pop crossovers like Deniece Williams with "Let's Hear It for the Boy" and the classic and true hit "Easy Lover" by Philip Bailey and Phil Collins. Other actual chart-toppers here include "Juicy Fruit" by Mtume, Herbie Hancock with the seismic hit "Rockit," and one-hit wonder Johnny Kemp with "Just Got Paid." Luther Vandross, Teena Marie, Bill Withers, Babyface, and Regina Belle are a few of the others whose tracks pepper this 40-song (!) collection. It's not definitive, but does a fine job of representing just how broad soul music's reach had become in the '80s. ~ Wade Kergan

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Latin Oldies Trilogy by Various Artists (CD - 02/09/1999)
 

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Latin Oldies Trilogy by Various Artists (CD - 02/09/1999)
"Latin Oldies Trilogy" (02/09/1999) R&B Various Artists, Thump RecordsAlso available as three individual CDs. Personnel: Rudy Madrid (vocals, guitar); Adriannea Avechvco, Felix Robinson (vocals); Abraham Vasquez (saxophone). Arranger: El Chicano.

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Body + Soul: No Control by Various Artists (CD - 01/15/2002)
 

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Body + Soul: No Control by Various Artists (CD - 01/15/2002)
"Body + Soul: No Control" (01/15/2002) R&B Various Artists, Time/Life MusicIncludes liner notes by Sue Cummings. All tracks have been digitally remastered. This is part of Time Life Music's "Body & Soul" Collection. Liner Note Author: Sue Cummings. Photographers: Ron Wolfson; Joanne Savio. "My mind's telling me no--but my body's telling me yes!" So says R. Kelly, neatly summing up the thrust of this sexy compilation of boudoir soul. The aptly titled BODY & SOUL includes contributions from artists as diverse as Babyface, multitalented model-about-town Tyrese, and the late Aaliyah. The latter's "At Your Best (You Are Love)" is perhaps the most poignant track here, conjuring memories of another singer prematurely deceased--Minnie Riperton--at her best. Freddie Jackson's soulful "Do Me Again" is pretty self explanatory, but the big surprise here is a 14-year-old Tevin Campbell inviting comparisons with Michael Jackson with a surprisingly mature take on love in "Tell Me What You Want Me to Do." BODY AND SOUL is an appropriately sophisticated collection that will satisfy both lovers of sultry down-tempo R&B and lovers everywhere.

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Funk Classics: The 80's by Various Artists (CD - 10/23/2001)
 

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Funk Classics: The 80's by Various Artists (CD - 10/23/2001)
"Funk Classics: The 80's" (10/23/2001) R&B Various Artists, Universal Special ProductsBy the early '80s, R&B acts had to embrace more polished productions and synth-based grooves or face extinction. Without looking too hard for rare gems, Funk Classics: The 80's offers 12 of the better-known tracks from 1980-1988. What's here is really no big surprise: Rick James' "Super Freak," George Clinton's "Atomic Dog," and the Gap Band's "You Dropped a Bomb" all make an appearance. Their strength as a good flow makes up for their ubiquitous presence on sets of this nature. The Bar-Kays' "Freakshow on the Dancefloor," Skyy's "Call Me," and the always-fun "So Fine" from Howard Johnson work even better due to their lower profile. As the '80s were not a monolithic decade for R&B style-wise, neither is this set. The graceful post-disco of the Brothers Johnson's "Stomp!" just doesn't mesh with late-'80s tracks like E.U.'s "Da Butt" and Salt-n-Pepa's "Push It"; it doesn't really have to. Funk Classics: The 80's isn't meant to be an essential or comprehensive CD. This set does indeed deliver the hits, but there are not enough of them and the sequencing diminishes what little is here. ~ Jason Elias

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Def Jam Music Group Inc.: 10th Year Anniversary [Box] by Various Artists (CD - 11/21/1995)
 

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Def Jam Music Group Inc.: 10th Year Anniversary [Box] by Various Artists (CD - 11/21/1995)
"Def Jam Music Group Inc.: 10th Year Anniversary [Box]" (11/21/1995) R&B Various Artists, Def Jam (USA)This 4-CD, 59-song box set marks the ten year anniversary of the Def Jam Music Group. It includes a 64-page full color booklet with photographs, liner notes and track-by-track annotations. Audio Remixers: Derrick Edmondson; Wino; Keith Crouch; Sean "Puffy" Combs. Liner Note Author: Bill Adler. Photographers: Mario Castellanos; Todd Gray; Michael Miller ; Michael Lavine; Glen E. Friedman; Michael Halsband; Timothy Carter; Peter Scanlan; Zulema Jacome; Gary Spector; Chicu Modu; Danny Clinch. Def Jam scored an almost unfathomable streak of hits during the opening years of the golden age of hip-hop. The legendary label founded by Rick Rubin & Russell Simmons launched the careers of LL Cool J, the Beastie Boys, Public Enemy, and many others. This sleekly packaged four-disc box set, released in 1994, chronicles the halcyon years of the imprint. The set features smash hits like "Around the Way Girl," "Fight the Power," and "Fight for Your Right" from the abovementioned superstars, alongside groundbreaking singles like Slick Rick's "Children's Story" and Onyx's "Slam," winding up as hip-hop took its next turn with tracks like Method Man's "Bring the Pain."

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Home for the Holidays [OM] [Digipak] by Various Artists (CD - 10/21/2003)
 

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Home for the Holidays [OM] [Digipak] by Various Artists (CD - 10/21/2003)
"Home for the Holidays [OM] [Digipak]" (10/21/2003) R&B Various Artists, OM Records (USA)Personnel: Joslyn, Becky Williams, Casey Nefcy (vocals); Etienne Stehelin, Roadtripper (guitar, keyboards); Rich Dixon (guitar). Audio Mixer: DJ Fluid. Arrangers: Finn Bjarson; Members Only ; Ryan Raddon. People who put together Christmas albums need to understand one basic fact: what makes a Christmas album effective is not the lyrics, but the melodies. You can sing all you want about babies in mangers and freaked-out shepherds and peace on Earth, good will toward men, but if the tunes themselves don't bring back childhood memories, it's not going to feel like Christmas music to listeners. On the flip side, you can take those melodies and place them in funk, reggae, Klezmer, or jazz settings and they will still sound like Christmas music. The Om label has taken a middle road with this very fun album of Christmas electronica, offering a mixture of tunes new and old as interpreted by such A-list artists as Kaskade, J Boogie, and King Kooba. The prize for Best Original Song that Doesn't Necessarily Really Say "Christmas" goes to Kaskade, whose "Peace on Earth" is both beautiful and bracingly funky. On the other hand, Kaskade also gets the prize for Best Arrangement of a Christmas Hymn for a spectacular setting of "Still Still Still" that manages to layer house beats onto the original song without undermining any of its sweet, ethereal loveliness. Then there is Colossus, using musical samples from the Charlie Brown Christmas special as the basis for some impressive turntablism, and the Pleasant Grove Minstrels, who use "What Child Is This" as the basis for some impressive soul vocalizing. This is very nice. ~ Rick Anderson

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20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1980s, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 08/2
 

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20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1980s, Vol. 2 by Various Artists (CD - 08/2
"20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1980s, Vol. 2" (08/27/2002) R&B Various Artists, Motown RecordsRecorded between 1979 & 1987. Includes liner notes by Stu Hackel. All tracks have been digitally remastered. Personnel: The Pointer Sisters (vocals). Liner Note Author: Stu Hackel. Arrangers: Chris Mostert; James Anthony Carmichael; David Shire; Don Costa; Duane Sciacqua; Danny Grenier; Greg "Frosty" Smith; Peter Bunetta; Rick Chudacoff; Rick James ; The Commodores; Carole Bayer Sager. As the title suggests, 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1980s, Vol. 2 gathers a dozen more '80s hits from Motown artists, including DeBarge, Billy Preston, and the Boys. While the collection contains several good singles, it also reveals how scattered Motown's output was at the time: ranging from Rick James' sleek funk classic "Super Freak" to Smokey Robinson's lighter-than-air "Just to See Her" to Diana Ross' sweeping, orchestral "It's My Turn" -- with quirky detours like Bruce Willis' "Respect Yourself" besides -- the compilation shows that, unlike in the label's heyday, Motown in the '80s didn't have much of a unifying sound or theme to its music. Nevertheless, songs like the Commodores' "Lady (You Bring Me Up)," the Temptations' "Lady Soul," and Charlene's "I've Never Been to Me" prove that the label was still capable of releasing interesting and entertaining music from its new and veteran artists. And while 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: Motown 1980s, Vol. 2 isn't quite as strong or cohesive a collection as the first Motown '80s compilation, it's still useful as a portrait of where the label was in that decade. ~ Heather Phares

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