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Welcome to Soulisms. Your online portal to all things soul. Artists Soulisms artists page is for you to get in the know about the current independent or unsigned soul artists you need in your record collection. Spread the word! |
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Russell Taylor |
Purple St. James |
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Russell Taylor released his debut album Somewhere Inbetween in 2006 on Indigo Music. Though independent this still didn't stop this talented Philly soul artist from reaching his potential. Philadelphia has been home to a lot of talent, and Russell Taylor is no exception. With a Jazz Cafe slot in March 2008, he is set to support Omar, and attract a few more fans from across the globe. Russell Taylors music reminds you of Lenny Kravitz, Maxwell, to even Prince or Frank McComb. Somewhere Inbetween covers folk, blues, hip-hop, and soul. Russell Taylors website has all the info you need to know. www.russeltaylor.net |
With her new website launch, Yahzarah now Purple St James has already touched many souls with her debut album Hear Me (Keo Music) and sophomore album Black Star (Three Keys). Purple St James is her re-invention. A performer who has shared stages with Stevie Wonder, Anita Baker and Dave Brubek to Floetry, Musiq SoulChild, Kem, Donnie, Amel Larrieux, Rahsaan Patterson, Chaka Khan, The Roots and more. Purple St James fans are now awaiting her latest music release. Visit her myspace page for audio samples. www.purplestjames.com |
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N'Dambi |
Jua |
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Erykah Badu backing singer (and soul mate) N'Dambi comes from Texas, Dallas, USA. With a recent signing to major re-launched soul label Stax Records, N'Dambi is preparing her fans for a new music release. With her own Cheeky-i Productions, to two out standing nu-jazz/soul releases (one being on Soul Brother Records), N'Dambi is the new queen of soul. Musical influences vary from Marvin Gaye, Tribe Called Quest, Blackstar, Janis Joplin, Nina Simone to life, observations, drama, love, jacked-up relationships, journal enteries, travels, gospel music, her parents and much more. www.ndambionline.com |
Jua has a rich voice, that offers fresh emotion and raw depth. His latest music release is called Anticipation, with songs like Higher and Dream soon to be taking over the air waves on stations like Solar Radio. Jua has performed with the legendary Blackbyrds as a featured vocalist, and through this experience is led him to the making of his debut album. Not only was there a lot of soul but lyrically Jua inspires. A University graduate, he found himself in 2000 studying his craft in London and doing many open mic nights around the City. www.myspace/sonofsun1979 |
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Peter Hadar |
Monica Blaire |
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Memories Of The Heart was Peter Hadar's debut album in 2006 on his label Good Weirdo Music. It recieved warm praise from Eric Roberson and Rahsaan Patterspn. After losing his job in the fashion industry, he locked himself away in his Mothers house. Crafting skills in singing, rapping, songwriting and producing. Now, in 2007 he has collaborated with R&B major recording artists including Chante Moore, Carl Thomas and Joe. And has appeared on many modern soul compilations. Peter Hadars debut album Memories Of The Heart, is one of 2007 best modern soul album. www.cdbaby.com/cd/peterhadar |
Monica Blaire is an eclectic sol singer from Detroit, MI, USA. She released her debut album Portraits of Me in 2006 but thats not where she starts. Monica Blaire's voice has featured on a BBE Music/Rapster remix song, she's done backing vocals for Vanessa Williams, and most recently she has acheived a regular appearance on an weekly USA show on MTV Base. Like Platinum Pied Pipers and that Detroit Soul sound but with a bit more going on? Monica Blaire is an artist you need to be checking out. www.cdbaby.com/cd/monicablaire |
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Jazmine Sullivan |
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Lady Alma |
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At 20 years old, Jazmine Sullivan is an accopmlished singer and songwriter, and musical prodigy. With high praises from Jill Scott and Missy Elliot, Jazmine Sullivan has worked with the likes of Stevie Wonder, Fantasia, Omarion, Faith Evans, Monica and Missy Elliot. All saying she is a legend in the making. At 11 years old she begun her career, performing at American's Black Lilly concert series and a few years after signed to J Records and is getting ready to release her debut album in 2008. Visit www.jazminesullivan.wordpress.com |
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Lady Alma has been the heart and soul of Philadelphia's soul scene for many years and still to this day. She's collaborated with the likes of Mark de Clive Lowe and 4 Hero. She's performed in several Citie's over the world including Atlanta and Amsterdam to Toronto and Tokyo. Lady Alma is Alma Horton, a vocal sensation who's fan base lives in West London clubs and West Philly barber shops. Records include King Britts acclaimed 1998 LP When The Funk Hits The Fan as part of his groundbreaking Sylk 130. Which included vocalist Alison Crockett and Ivan Contili. www.ladyalma.com or www.myspace.com/ladyalma |
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Soulisms 2008 |
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