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AMERICAN IDOL winner Fantasia Barrino mixed hip-hop with classic soul on her 2004 debut, FREE YOURSELF. Yet the slick, urban contemporary sound of the album may have alienated some of Fantasia's fans, who were more accustomed to the old-school approach she'd displayed on AMERICAN IDOL. Consequently, Fantasia's follow-up sticks more closely to vintage R&B, resulting in a more confident and consistent album.
This is not to say that Fantasia doesn't still have her fingers in the hip-hop pie: there is a rap from Outkast's Big Boi on "Hood Boy," for example, and "Two Weeks Notice" was co-written by Missy Elliott. Yet FANTASIA is full of energetic R&B drivers and aching ballads that owe more to Motown and Stax/Volt than Def Jam. The production is superior, and the songs are strong, but the real selling point of the disc is still Fantasia's dazzling, powerhouse voice. With performances like these, FANTASIA is sure to please the diva's AMERICAN IDOL fans, and win her some new ones as well.Rolling Stone (p.126) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "Fantasia expands her range, adds some attitude and comes up with some genuine R&B gems."
Entertainment Weekly (p.79) - "[A]n artist who has something original to contribute to the industry." -- Grade: B- Fantasia Music Review Average Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews I can't wait to hear more....Love both albums
I love fantasia....Am not going to lie I didn't think her first album was going to be a album that I'll buy listen to and love; But I dooo!!. I thought they would be all slow sing music that only show's her vocals which is not a bad thing. But boy was I wrong every one I know was talking about how good her CD was even my mamma. And her 2nd album is just as good as the first album. I love the song's on her CD b/c not only are they upbeat and not boring but they all mostly have meaning to them That ever one can relate to and still show her vocals. Keep it up I can't wait till the 3rd album
Submitted by Resa (Raleigh NC)
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Encore please, this album production standards are as good if not better than her first album. Top rate producers and songwriters. All around great album. i will buy the third album once it is released!!!!!!!!
Submitted by jack (D-town)
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This is hot
I love this album.I love Fantasia my favorite songs on here are hood boy and number 11 and number 8 i don't know the names of them but they sure are on FIRE.The whole album is good though.But if you haven't heard it you better go get it because this CD is hot.And when I mean hot I mean hot like it's burning up.So go get it.
Submitted by Troi Brown (mexico, mo. USA)
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this cd is the best cd i've gottin in a long time i listen to it everyday. I love this cd i can just put it in and press play its that good
Submitted by Jbreel (Birmingham,AL,USA)
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Fantasia is not doing the type of music that her fans - at least those beyond hard-core R&B - want to hear. She seems lost and does not know where she fits in. The music here is good, but it is not special. Fantasia's voice is lost in all of the production. Any singer could have done this CD; the singer is not very important when the production is so darned overpowering as it is here. I hate what has happened to Fantasia, because I truly think she has a talent. Sadly, it is burried beneath too much flashy production, too many background voices, and a style that does not allow her to truly SING. "Hood Boy" is a good song, as are several others here, yet WHERE IS FANTASIA? She is MIA on this slick set. Her managers do not seem to know what the heck to do with her. Shame, too. She truly is talented.
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The first season of AMERICAN IDOL built up to the final week where Kelly Clarkson won most of the spoils. The second season swiftly closed to a battle between Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard, with both achieving superstardom. In its third season, the variety show seemed to result in record deals for almost all of the finalists; however, it was the tough-edged, soulful voice of Fantasia Barrino that finally overwhelmed the judges.
Recording simply as Fantasia, the young singer with the powerful and richly seductive style debuts with FREE YOURSELF, a collection showing off her immense range, as she tries her hand (and excels) at many different types of music. She opens with the classic, mournful soul of "Ain't Gon' Beg You," followed by back-to-back 1970s-inspired songs, the title track and "Truth Is." Fantasia has certainly mastered the treat-me-right R&B ballad, but she also shows a different side on her traditional rendition of the jazz standard "Summertime." On the other end of the spectrum, she doesn't slip when served with a Jazze Pha hip-hop background on "Don't Act Right." To win AMERICAN IDOL, Fantasia had to be proficient in many genres, and FREE YOURSELF reveals her victory to be no fluke.
Personnel include: Fantasia (vocals); Jazze Pha (rap vocals); Tank , The Underdogs (various instruments); Charles Pettaway (guitar); Eric Dawkins, Missy Elliott, Tamyra Gray, Lil Steve, Jazmine Sullivan (background vocals).
Recording information: The Underlab, Los Angels, CA; The Hit Factory, Criteria, Miami, Florida; Soulpower Studios, Los Angeles, CA; Quad Recording, New York, New York.
| | Chamillionaire Sound Of Revenge CD (2005) Parental Advisory
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$13.35
With THE SOUND OF REVENGE, Chamillionaire's 2005 Universal debut, the Houston-based rapper makes the most of his major-label deal, which includes his own Chamillitary imprint. On SOR, Paul Wall's former collaborator amps up that duo's signature chopped-and-screwed mixtape sound with heavy-duty arrangements that expertly showcase Chamillionaire's deep, husky voice. The introductory title track is marked by machine-gun beats, and establishes the album's fierce, restless mood. But the disc's highlight is the utterly infectious single "Turn It Up," which boasts Scott Storch's distinctive chiming production and an appearance by Lil' Flip. Although fellow Texan Bun-B, Krayzie Bone, and others also show up, REVENGE doesn't rely on guest shots; this is Chamillionaire's show through and through, as proven by each track on this assured and potent record.
Includes a bonus CD
Personnel: Chamillionaire; Killer Mike, Krayzie Bone, Lil Wayne, Pastor Troy, Rasaq, Scarface, Lil' Flip, Natalie , Bun B.
Recording information: Sony Music Studios, New York, NY.
| | Mary J Blige Breakthrough CD (2005)
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After her somewhat lukewarm 2003 release LOVE & LIFE, Mary J. Blige returns to her rightful place as the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul with 2005's THE BREAKTHROUGH. Blige enlisted a host of guest producers to contribute tracks to THE BREAKTHROUGH, and the result is one of her strongest and most varied albums. As usual, the sound is a mixture of smooth, urban contemporary and hip-hop edge, but Blige nails it with tracks like the pulsing "Enough Cryin'" (with its rich, multi-layered vocals) and the breezy "Can't Hide From Luv" featuring a guest spot by Jay-Z.
The album's lead-off single, "Be Without You," a bittersweet slow jam, is representative of the album's themes, which focus on feelings of strength and weakness in love. But whether waxing romantic ("Can't Get Enough") or detailing the travails of the heart ("Baggage"), Blige lays down elastic R&B vocal lines that are second to none. Even a seemingly unlikely duet with Bono and U2 on "One" comes across beautifully, adding a new dimension to that familiar tune.
Personnel include: Mary J. Blige (vocals); Dave Young, Will.I.Am, Brook (vocals); Jay-Z (rap vocals); Bryan Michael Cox (various instruments); Raphael Saadiq (guitar, bass guitar); Craig Brockman (keyboards); U2.
Recording information: Conway Studios, Los Angeles, California.
| | Johnny Winter Serious Business CD (1985)
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$10.49
The 1985 follow-up to Johnny Winter's terrific comeback album GUITAR SLINGER, SERIOUS BUSINESS continues the artistic renaissance of its predecessor. Released on the influential blues indie Alligator Records, SERIOUS BUSINESS is a much more straightforward blues-based work than Winter's better-known '70s blues-rock albums for Columbia. Live-sounding and unpretentiously produced--don't let the mid-'80s recording date fool you, there are no electronic drums or MIDI synths to be found--SERIOUS BUSINESS is a player's album.
Playing strictly electric this time out, Winter turns the songs into vehicles for lengthier-than-usual solos. Nevertheless, the solos are as well constructed as his more concise work; there's no aimless noodling here. A particular highlight is the fleet-fingered, bluegrass-like electric solo on the rocking title track, which closes the album on a high note. Recommended for guitar aficionados everywhere.
Recorded at Streeterville Studios, Chicago, Illinois.
Personnel: Johnny Winter (vocals, guitar); Jon Paris (harmonica); Ken Saydak (piano); Johnny B. Gayden (bass); Casey Jones (drums).
Producers: Johnny Winter, Bruce Iglauer, Dick Shurman.
| | Jim Snidero Music Of Joe Henderson CD (1999)
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Jim has been a long time fan of tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson - here, he pays tribute to the man with the help of 6 of N.Y.C.'s finest established jazz musicians - Conrad Herwig, Joe Magnarelli, David Hazeltine, Dennis Irwin & Kenny Washington
Recorded at the Van Gelder Recording Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey on December 21 & 22, 1998. Includes liner notes by Zan Stewart.
Personnel: Jim Snidero (alto saxophone); Joe Magnarelli (trumpet); Conrad Herwig (trombone); Dave Hazetine (piano); Dennis Irwin (bass); Kenny Washington (drums).
| | Warhorse Red Sea CD (1972) (Import) United Kingdom
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$16.19
Formed in 1970 around bass player NICK SIMPER (Deep Purple), WARHORSE from the outset looked to become perhaps the most important of the new bands around at the time. During their 4 year career WARHORSE managed to produce two albums both now re released on Angel Air with previously un released bonus tracks. 'Red Sea' is their second album and finds them going deeper into psychedelic hard rock.
Includes liner notes by Philip S. Walker.
Personnel includes: Ashley Holt (vocals); Peter Parks (guitar); Frank Wilson (piano, organ); Nick Semper (bass); Mac Poole (drums).
| | Yukmouth United Ghetto Of America Vol. 2 CD (2004)
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$14.35
Explicit-W/Richie Rich/E-40/C- Bo/Tech N9ne/Devin The Dude
Additional personnel include: Devin, Domination , Dru Down, E-40, Gonzoe, Luni Coleone, Richie Rich , Tech-9, J-Flo, Nate Da Nut, Kris Kalico, Dizzle Don, Kurupt, Bun B, C-Bo.
Recording information: 2003.
| | Percy Sledge When A Man Loves A Woman/Warm & Tender Soul CD (1966)
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2 LPs on 1 CD: WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN (1966)/WARM & TENDER SOUL (1966).
Personnel: Percy Sledge (vocals); Marlin Greene (guitar); Larry Cartwright (bass guitar); Roger Hawkins (drums).
Recording information: 1966.
| | Parliament Gold CDs (2005) Remastered
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$15.09
It's hard to keep up with George Clinton's P-Funk mob. From the late 1960s through the early '80s (though the band continued in different incarnations well into the 2000s), Clinton's visionary, family-style amalgam of musicians recorded under different names (Funkadelic, Parliament, Bootsy's Rubber Band), but remained true to a tirelessly funky ethos. Parliament, the most commerically successful branch of the P-Funk empire, specialized in highly polished party jams that lacked the grit and grunge of Funkadelic's acid-rock freakouts. In the '70s, Parliament turned out some of the most unique and memorable dance music of that (or any) era.
Since Parliament's studio albums were sometimes uneven, GOLD provides a fine service by bringing together their best material on two discs. Disc One kicks off with the group's first two singles, 1974's "Up for the Down Stroke" and "Testify"--both of which hold up remarkably--and continues through highlights from Parliament's masterpiece, MOTHERSHIP CONNECTION, and its follow-up, THE CLONES OF DR. FUNKENSTEIN. Disc Two contains "Bop Gun (Endangered Species)" and the 12-inch version of "Flash Light," one of the most complex and booty-moving funk compositions ever, before delving into the disco-inflected material from the turn of the decade. Along with the two-disc TEAR THE ROOF OFF (1974-1980), GOLD is the best one-stop purchase for an overview of these funk monsters.
Recording information: 1974 - 1980.
Parliament: Bootsy Collins (vocals, guitar, bass instrument, drums); Eddie Hazel (vocals, guitar); George Clinton (vocals); Fred Wesley, Maceo Parker, Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker (horns); Bernie Worrell (keyboards, synthesizer); Dennis Chambers (drums); Philippe Wynne (background vocals).
Liner Note Author: Greg Tate.
| | La Toya Jackson CD (2006)
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$13.85
2009 reissue of the debut solo album from this member of the talented Jackson clan, recorded in 1980 and produced by her brother Michael Jackson. The album features Stevie Wonder guesting on harmonica plus the track 'Are You Ready For Love' written by Billy Ocean. Eight tracks. Cherry Pop.
| | Play Me The Blues CD (2006) (Import)
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$17.09
Track Listing of songs: Long Nights; Sky Is Crying; C-H-I-C-K-E-N Blues; Out Of Sight; Whiskey And Wimmen; Bad Luck Blues; Don't Wake Me; John Lee Boogie; Someone Cares For Me; Mr. Pawnbroker; Everybody's Blues; Blues For My Cookie; Freight Loader; Catfish Blues; No Shoes; It Hurts Me Too; Nobody Knows You When Ypur Down And Out; Women Lovin' Each Other; Ridin' On The L&N; Standing At The Crossroads; Tribute To Elmore; Leavin' Blues; Boogie Chillen 2; Got My Mojo Working; You've Done Lost You're Good Thing Now; Santa Fe Blues; Down By The Riverside; Dust My Broom; Big Road Blues; Dusty Road; Deep River Blues; One Room Country Shack; Pontiac Blues; Ride In My New Car; Jockey Blues; Ball And Chain; Boom Boom; Mean Mistreatin' Mama; Coming Home; Lost And Gone; Going Down Slow; It's My Own Fault Baby; Baby Lee; Coffee For Mama; Blues For The Lowlands; Lightning's Bad Luck; Wolverine Blues; West Coast Idea; Outside Help; Lonesome Blues; Nothin' But The Blues; Little Red Rooster; Baby Please Don't Go; Hot Time In The Old Town Tonight;
| | Steven Gary Eclectic Acoustic CD (2008)
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$11.49
At age 13 Steve saw a schoolmate and her sister playing guitar and singing for a school function. At this he thought: “THAT’s what I want to do!” and brushed off his sister’s nearly-forgotten acoustic and taught himself to play, often practicing 7 hours a day. In college, Steven began to focus on songwriting. He performed on local radio and was a featured vocalist in the UC Marching Band’s televised halftime show in 1975 as well as the group’s annual Spring shows, culminating in being the main featured vocalist in the band’s 1976 Bicentennial tour of the U.S., playing 23 cities nationwide. After leaving college, Steven started performing as a singer/songwriter in various clubs in the San Francisco Bay Area. Then heading South for Los Angeles, he continued to play in various acoustic venues. Moving to LA opened up other opportunities, including: starting the Barbershop Quartet “Pacifica”, selected as the top new quartet of the year and qualified for the West U.S. Championships. He also performed in the “Hollywood Chorale”, representing the city of Hollywood in the form of a 16-voice jazz choir. Steve performed for a few months in the country band “Grand Junction” as acoustic guitarist and lead and backing vocalist and appears on their one release “You’re Not Alone”. During this time he picked up bass guitar and started performing with a variety of top-40 bands. He also came into demand as a backing vocalist for live and studio performances, doing vocals for 6 albums and another single “Far Away Lands” recorded by platinum-record songwriter David Pomeranz and Russian pop star Sasha Malinin. Steve performed his original music in a series of concerts in downtown LA in 1986 culminating in a performance witih Edgar Winter at that year’s LA Street Scene, as well as doing backup vocal duties for a number of other international stars such as 60s legend Melanie, Jazz master Chick Corea and Austrailian pop star Kate Ceberano. Steve returned to the stage as performer and songwriter, writing 4 songs and being a featured performer in a musical review based on the book “The Way To Happiness”. This show had two runs, one in 1987 and another in 1989. He also wrote two songs for the unproduced musical “Thief In the Night”, which also included songs by multi-platinum songwriters Harriet Schock and David Pomeranz and 3 Dog Night drummer Mickey McMeel. In 1990 Steve began a long run on a Caribbean Cruise Ship. During his 16 years there he was Music Director, bassist and male vocalist of the house band and created, wrote songs for and performed in various musical reviews and stage presentations. During this time one of Steve’s songs was recorded by the New York Blues group “Ruby, Toots and the Shades” and his songs were being performed by various artists around the country. The Ship Band also performed off-board, doing countless free concerts, benefits and fundraisers. He performed with a variety of International performers in styles ranging from Latin/Caribbean to Jazz, Rock, Blues and Funk, developing skill in all genres as well as becoming a quick study, picking up songs and styles in minimal time. Steve worked with, among others- Caribbean stars Bibi Provence, Debbie Beaujon, CC Shaw, Tamara Marshall, Debbie Beaujon and Michele Henderson; Mexican stars Amanda Miguel, Diego Verdaguer and Johnny Laboriel; Venezuelan Telenova star Ruddy Rodriguez; British composer and music educator Duncan Lorien; 70s Pop star Maxine Nightingale, International jazz performers Tommy Brechtline, Randall Courson, Roy Louis, Boo Hickson, Maggie Parke and John Novello; and Rock idol Billy Sheehan. The band peformed one of Steven’s songs at the St Vincent Blues festival opening for Oleta Adams, and at the St Lucia Jazz Festival, following pop star Rhianna and followed by Kenny Garrett and Babyface Returning to San Jose in 2007, Steve has quickly established hi
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