Nicole Wray Is Making Changes

After being in Africa with Loon and talking with The Head of State, she has visited high school to inspire Africans. In addition, she continued to extra songs for her upcoming album. Samples which can been her in the Youtube video "Nicole Wray and Loon in Africa".

The Declaration of Ashanti or Not?

After the release of Ashanti's album "The Declaration" should she really be moving on to the next album. As usual with Ashanti, she only release 2 to 3 singles off an album and then that's it. With songs like "So Over You", "Struggle", "The Declaration", and "Your Gonna Miss" which should have become singles. Singles are meant to boost your album's rating, promotion, and fan's satisfaction. However the singles coming from the album were "The Way I Love You" and fan voted single "Good Good". In my opinion, another single should be released before moving on with another album.

Lalah Hathaway's UDO (Unidentified Divine Object)

In the conversations we’ve had over the years, starting in 1990 when I was hired as a media coach and bio writer for Lalah’s first project for Virgin Records, we’ve talked about her approach to music. Seeing her perform has always been a treat because I’ve observed how Lalah brings something special to her shows: unlike so many other singers – both new and old – she knows the gentle art of subtlety, of using space between words, of breathing life into lyrics. About the only other performer I’ve ever seen do that is Roberta Flack, perhaps no accident given the great work Roberta did with Donny. Bottom line, I consider Lalah a consummate artist and her latest album – the appropriately-entitled "Self Portrait" – reflects that…

Yes, this is my most personal album and most real. I’m more vulnerable on it and absolutely, I had some trepidation about that but I surround myself with great people who helped me raise my level as an artist. I worked with Sandra on the ‘Daughters Of Soul’ tours (with Nina Simone’s daughter Simone, Chaka Khan’s daughter Indira, Nona Hendryx and Joyce Kennedy of Mother’s Finest among others). We became good friends and she’s someone I trust. I remember I was having a hard time saying what I wanted with one song – that was on a Monday and Sandra was there in L.A. on Friday! I’ve written with Rahsaan before. He’s a real craftsman. With the song "Let Go," (the producer) Rex Rideout had a part of the track and I had the hook. Rahsaan came over and in two hours, we were done!

What Goes Around

The idea for it came from a particular incident but it caused me to look at the overall idea that what goes around does come around. I worked on it with (co-producer) Paula Galitano and as soon as she started working on the track, the whole concept came into my head.

Learning to Swim

That was first written in 1993 when I was in Bermuda and a friend was really trying to teach me to swim! I’m constantly re-learning – and swimming is one of those things I have to re-learn but of course, the song is metaphorical to my life.

Tragic Inevitability

A specific situation! It was written with a couple of the guys who are in the ‘Daughters Of Soul’ band: they said they wanted to write with me. I told them to come up with something that was in the Bjork, Ambient, Radiohead vein. I came up with the lyric when I was standing in front of the microphone! I think the song is like a conversation between two people.

UDO

That’s such a cool song and kinda different from what people expect from me...

On Your Own

When I first started working with Rex (Rideout) on this album, he played me a track which had the same kind of 6/8 feel as "Forever, For Always, For Love," the Luther Vandross song I sang on the Verve tribute CD I did a few years ago. I didn’t want to do anything with it to start with and it ended up being the last song we recorded: it was inspired by a dream I had about my father in which he gave me all this music…"

It’s a funny thing. I haven’t sold millions of records, I haven’t had any gold records or No. 1 hits but I feel really successful. I’ve been able to do what I love for the last twenty years. My dogs are fed, I have a great group of people around me so it’s very fulfilling and I do feel like I’ve been really blessed. In some ways, I feel like a late bloomer and this new record feels like my first one. When I look back, I remember my first album for Virgin: I was so young. I came out to L.A. on the train from going to school in Boston and it was like ‘boom, it’s done’. The second record, music was changing and so were all the A&R people at Virgin. Then, my third record was the collaboration with Joe Sample (1999’s "The Song Lives On") was precious, a classic. With my fourth CD, "Outrun The Sky" (released in 2004), it took so long to get to a place where we could find a company to put it out…

Being on Stax Label

I’m very excited about that because so many of my father’s contemporaries were there. Right now, I’m cautiously optimistic! I’m very wary about the state of the music business but I have to say that this is the first time I’ve made a record where I got signed, I went into the studio and now it’s out – all within a short time. I keep hearing amazing things from people about the new record, about how they love the songs. They’ll say, ‘Girl, I can listen to your record all the way through!’ and that’s really beautiful. Yes, I’m so proud of my record – everything was done the way I wanted it to be. It’s definitely my best album so far and my new hope is that each one will be better than the last

Lalah Hathaway Sees A Self Portrait Of Herself

Ms. Hathaway released her fifth album "Self Portrait" in Spring 2008 with the top ten single "Let Go". What you don't know is that this album is pure platinum. The songs are this album is more than simply amazing and this I will lie. If you have not her lastest album, I will 100% guarantee you will like it. Songs like "On Your Own", "Breathe", "For Always", and "1 Mile". The album also came with another hit single known as "That Was Then". She has definitely been overlooked but take time to listen to her story. You will most definitely love!!!! Out of 10 stars, I give her a 9.8. The missing 0.2 come from lack of promotion. This cd is amazing. My favorite songs of the album are "On Your Own", "Let Go", and "What Goes Around".

Yolanda Johnson - Violet Flower (Music Video Mix)

Kierra Sheard Living a Bold Right Life

Kierra has really come alive with this album. She is finally promoting the album and going all out with the singles. However even though no music videos remain for any of the videos the singles are still being played on the radio. "Praise Him Now" was released in August 2008 and still is active on the Billboard charts and gospel radio, "Won't Hold Back" was recently performed on 106 & Gospel, "Like David" is not sure to be a single but was definitely played on the radio, "Jesus" was the third single to air the radio and still get airplay when they are not playing "Praise Him Now", "Love Like Crazy" was just released in America as the album's fourth single and is currently gain airplay. So make sure to stay tuned for Ms. Sheard.

Ledisi Christmas Special

The whole set was exactly white, but whoever recorded must have did from their room.

Ledisi The Soulsinger

Ledisi's first solo album came in 2000 entitled "Soulsinger: The Revival". The album featured top songs "Soulsinger", "Take Time", and "Stop Livin' In Ya Head". If you do not have this, you need to get it because you have been missing out on soul/jazz music.(http://www.thegiantpeach.com/ledisi-soulsingertherevivalcd.aspx)

Soulsinger: The Revival

Tracklisting

1. Get outta my kitchen

2. Stop livin in ya head

3. Take time

4. You are my friend

5. Coffee

6. Good lovin

7. Hotel

8. Dreaming interlude

9. Free again

10. Soulsinger

11. My prayers

12. In my life

13. Groove on

14. I want'cha babe

15. I want'cha babe interlude

16. Papa loved to love me

THE REVIVAL EDITION

17. Soulsinger Live @ Yoshi's

18. Hold on to love

19. Snoring

In 2002, she released her sophomore album "Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue". The album featured songs like "Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue", "Round Midnite", and "Autumn Leaves". The album has won Best Jazz Album at the California Award in 2003. Currently the album is a collector's item meaning that you should buy now from Ledisi because if you don't, you will see it on eBay for over $100.00. (http://www.thegiantpeach.com/ledisi-feelingorangebutsometimesbluecd.aspx)

Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue

Tracklisting

1. So Right

2. I've Got It

3. Sugar/Brown Sugar

4. Meeting Marcus on a Thursday

5. 'Round Midnight

6. Straight No Chaser

7. Feeling Orange But Sometimes Blue

8. In a Sentimental Mood

9. If You Go

10. Autumn Leaves

11. Land of the Free

Recently, a remodeled version of this album has surfaced known as "Feeling Orange but Sometimes Blue: The Jazz Singer Limited Edition". (http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Orange-But-Sometimes-Blue/dp/B00005V96S)

After taking a break, Ms. Ledisi returned with her third album "Lost & Found". The album features the singles "Alright" and "In The Morning". The album also features excellent songs like "Lost & Found", "Been Here", "Joy", "Get To Know You", and "Think of You". If you've been missing out, then stop missing out on Ledisi's music and order today.

She recently released a christmas album entitled "It's Christmas". The album featured songs like "Children Go Where I Send Thee", the warm-song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", and "Be There On Christmas", and many others. Ledisi and members of Anibade did a good job of bringing this album to life. Also, her Christmas special entitled "Ledisi Christmas" aired on December 9th, 2008 (Gospel Music Channel 338). Here a piece of what you missed.

Yolanda Johnson Commercials

I really like the second one. Whoever did these, really did a good job. Shout out to the Meta Music team and Ms. Yolanda

Ledisi - Glad To Be Live

Sources tell us, that singer "Ledisi" was supposed to be coming out with a live album entitled "Glad To Be Live". According to her website, the album was originally schedule to be released in 2004 but was pushed back to 2008. However the album still hasn't seen the light. Wondering what's going on?????

Yolanda Johnson - Breathing (Tracklisting)

We finally have the tracklistings of Yolanda's Breathing album. I am looking forward to the "greatest soul album of 2009".

1. If

2. Agent Double "O" Soul

3. Empty Promises

4. Intervention

5. Ode To Michelle

6. Read My Mind

7. Purpose

8. Fool's Lullaby

9. He Said She Said

10. Unstructured

11. We Can Do This

12. Over You

13. My Song

14. On The Inside

15. U Loved Me

16. Wishing

There probably is a chance that "Chemistry" might make on the album.

Nicole Goes To Africa

In February 2009, Nicole accompanied by Loon went to Africa to mend bridge between Africans and African Americans using music. They have been to a high school, radio station, and hall to take photos with the fans and contribute more.

Love & Support "Trin-i-tee 5:7"

The platinum-selling group currently have an album out entitled "T57 Deluxe Edition", featuring the new single "Get Away", "God's Triangle", and "Soul Is Anchored". These ladies recently performed at the 2009's Celebration of Gospel performing "Get Away". The new edition contains three new songs and production from Darkchild. "T57" is now entering its "74th week on Billboard's Top Gospel charts".

Please support their message as encourage fans to "Listen" to God and be the "Reflection" of his goodness. Please help the group go multi-platinum. Currently, they have sold over 2.5 million album. Here are there certifications.

Name - Certification
Trin-i-tee 5:7 - Gold
Spiritual Love - N/A
The Kiss - Gold
Holla, The Best of Trin-i-tee 5:7 - N/A
T57 - Platinum

The group have been recording and doing individual projects. Chanelle has recorded solo songs like "I Still Love You", Adrian is launching her own beauty line, and Angel is currently hosting the BET network show "106 & Gospel" which is available every Sunday at 12 noon. Also, Adrian Anderson of Trin-i-tee 5:7 along with Soulfruit would be featured on Spirit Rising's Pastor Rudy Experience album song IN STORES NOW.

Artists of 2008

Congrats to Nicole Wray and Erykah Badu for being the winners of 2008 for "Artist of the Year".