The Urban Music Scene.com
January, 2009 Edition. Vol. 21


        Hot R&B/Christmas Track!
     

Legendary R&B & Jazz vocalist Patti Austin is ready to launch a very special set of Christmas songs, just in time for the holidays - direct from Concord! This month we feature one of her new songs from the upcoming album with "Lean On Me"! Enjoy!

              




             
          The Video Of The Week!

Brandy...




The extremely successful recording artist & young R&B songbird Brandy drops another hot one from her new album, "Human" with 'Right Here (Departed)'. Strong enough to make the hot vid shot of the week!!




~ Song Samples ~


It doesn't get any better than this! Musiq Soulchild drops another hot potato on y'all this year with another fllowup of Neo-Soul/R&B grooves in "OnMyRadio"!



Jennifer Hudson is ready! Now let her music blow into your headsets as she releases her debut album! A review coming soon to The Urban Music Scene!



Considered to be a fine songwriter other than just a singer, Ne-Yo releases his 3rd album in "Year Of The Gentleman"! Here are some samples...



Eric Benet. As long as this very talented singer continues to harmonize the mic, his career should be freeflowing relentlessly. His latest release, "Love & Life" is here for your immediate sampling!



~ Reviews ~


Patti Labelle & The ladies came right back to show y'all they still have it in them to perform & keep the true spirit of R&B alive. Catch the samples to their new release, "Back To Now"!




Other than hosting a radio program on 94.7 The Wave in Los Angeles & being well known as a ladies man in the crooning dept for R&B, Brian McKnight releases a Christmas item for the holidays in "I'll Be Home For Christmas".  And Shellie A. Shares her thoughts!



George Strand continues to oversee his point of view for today's R&B music, from an old school perspective with his review of consistent R&B star Montell Jordan's "Let It Rain"!



BSTC, which stands for Blackstone Theater Collective, opened up the soul groove punchline & drop serious flavor for the disco, retro 80's listener! And 'T' reviewed it. Take a listen & check out the write-up for "Music For A Saturday Evening"!



Clearly, if you were in the game of music for somewhat 40 years, you can't help but to note that there is someone prolific & serious about their art. One of them is Mr. Taj Mahal & we bring you his new release from Heads Up International called "Maestro". Terrill speaks out about it!



The most anticipated album from Joe Thomas is finally here! Look out for the "New Man" in Joe as 'T' breaks his silence about the disc!!



 
Comedian & Talk Show Host Wayne Brady is set to show the world that not only does he have the talent to make you laugh, but also have the talent to sing! Its "A Long Time Coming" for Mr. Brady & our own Terrill J. Hanna shares his insight about the new project!



We thought Kenny Lattimore gave one of his finest performances on disc! "T" gave us a review of Kenny's "Timeless"  project!!



Its no wonder why Phil Perry's ageless voice still stands the test of time. And in the way George Strand writes about the "Ready For Love" deal, its one of the best CD's to date this entire year!



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