…..Heartland roots and humble beginnings aside, the Tulsa, OK native spent decades cementing his style as a frontman (The Gap Band Era) and as a solo artist (The Era of Uncle Charlie), overcoming obstacles (financial hardship, prostate cancer and addictions to drugs/alcohol) and reestablishing himself as a chart-topping soul survivor. So his latest solo CD,… Continue reading Charlie Wilson’s “Forever Charlie,” The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
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Johnny Gill’s “Game Changer,” The MOC Preview & ST CD Review Link
Easy on the eyes, honey to the ears and blessed with a vocal range that can go from the dance floor to a devotional, Johnny Gill has been an R&B mainstay now for three decades. Whether he’s crooned alongside Stacy Lattisaw, buttressed the adult era for New Edition or enriched the cool carnality of LSG,… Continue reading Johnny Gill’s “Game Changer,” The MOC Preview & ST CD Review Link
Faith Evans’ “Incomparable,” The MOC Preview/ST CD Review Link
…..From beginning to end, The Notorious F.A.Y.E. packs Incomparable with sophistication, sex appeal and soul. Executive producing and co-writing on every track except one, Evans harnesses the skills of Mike City, Ben “Bloc” Briggs, Chucky Thompson, Jimmy “Gittum” Rogers and even her own daughter Chyna to lace up a satisfying set of jams. Some have… Continue reading Faith Evans’ “Incomparable,” The MOC Preview/ST CD Review Link
Dave Koz’ “The 25th Of December,” A MOC Preview and ST Review Link
…..Since anyone can (and let’s face it, practically everyone has) create a Christmas album, what makes one memorable rather than just marketable is the amount of effort put into the expected favorites and upping the appeal factor on the less-familiar tracks. Koz actually succeeds with both, pouring as much warmth and richness into “The First… Continue reading Dave Koz’ “The 25th Of December,” A MOC Preview and ST Review Link
Dave Hollister’s “Chicago Winds…”: The MOC Preview & ST Review Link
…..Given that Dave’s skill set has flourished over the years rather than flaming out, he doesn’t need an army of Auto-Tuning super-producers to get the job done. Veteran hit-makers Warryn Campbell and Eric Dawkins combine their expertise and past experience with Hollister to flesh out songs that are tailor-made to fit his personal and professional… Continue reading Dave Hollister’s “Chicago Winds…”: The MOC Preview & ST Review Link