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One of my favorite artists, former member of {safm}High Fashion{/safm} Meli'sa Morgan has released a new album "I Remember". On this 17 track album she song the same duet with Freddie Jackson "Back In Love Again". For an interview with Meli'sa see http://www.thabiz.com/melisamorganinterview.htm

Soul and funk artist Isaac Hayes – best known for his pioneering sound in the 1970s – passed away at the age 65 in Memphis.

Hayes – who was to turn 66 on August 20 – is the father of 12 children and the grandfather to 14. He has had four wives.

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002 and his new album was scheduled to be released on September 16. Hayes' "Theme From Shaft" won both Academy and Grammy awards.

In 1997, Hayes was prominently featured as the voice of Chef in South Park

Former Slave frontman Steve Arrington is working on a new Album. He teamed up with Stones Throw Records and Dam-Funk, and for this new FUNK album coming out in 2011.

Below is an advance mp3 of "I Be Trippin," a track that will be on his (yet unnamed) album. This track was just released in September, on a sampler by Stones Throw entitled "Clouds Over The Pacific,". "I Be Trippin" will soon be released as a 12" on a vinyl. This sound is promising. Here's the first taste.

Woody Cunningham of the popular 80s group Kleeer has died on 9th January 2010. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Bowie, Maryland, with his family. May he rest in Peace. My condolences, and God's blessings to the Cunninghams family!

MUZU.TV is thrilled to present a World Premiere for “Sunlight” by Acid Jazz group The Brand New Heavies – exclusive to the MUZU.TV platform and partner network until 7th April, 2013.
‘Sunlight’ featuring N’Dea Davenport will be the first single released off the forthcoming album ‘Forward’. The track is an uplifting slice of absolutely classic Brand New Heavies with a contemporary edge. The lead single will be released on 15th April.
Pioneers of the London acid jazz scene, The Brand New Heavies are a British music institution whose unique mix of jazz, funk and soul has lit up the UK music scene for well over two decades. And now they are back with their first full studio album in over six years, ‘Forward’, featuring original vocal collaborator N’Dea Davenport and introducing new vocalist Dawn Joseph.

DC-based hip-hop/R&B/rock fusion group CSJQ (www.csjqmusic.com). The duo, comprised of multi-talented musicians Clayton Savage and JayQuan have released a four-track EP, The Life. Their Hollywood Music In Media award (HMMA) nominated single, “F.U.N” is an infectious, provocative bass driven nod to old-school hip-hop and R&B. Prior to joining musical forces in 2006, both artists worked with hip-hop pioneer Melle Mel (Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five). Savage, a member of the Furious 5, also released a self-titled album where his hit single “Palm of Her Hand” became the theme music for BET’s ‘Video Soul.’ JayQuan’s rich musical history includes working with Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz. In addition, he is the creator and webmaster of The Foundation, a website dedicated to chronicling the history of hip-hop.

Funk's most recognizable bassist Bootsy Collins unveils plans for the world's first Funk University where he will serve as Professor Los Angeles, CA -- It began with a simple message on Bootsy Collins' twitter page to his more than 400,000 followers, which simply read "If You Build It, They Will Funk." Fans had no idea he was referring to the upcoming debut of Bootsy's Funk University, an online bass school for players around the planet to study under his direction.

Bootsy’s Funk University begins its first semester on July 1, 2010 with enrollment based on a first come, first serve basis. Currently, interested players are encouraged to sign-up for exclusive information at www.thefunkuniversity.com. Registration for enrollment is set to begin in April for the summer launch.

Internationally renowned singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Teena Marie, the "Ivory Queen of Soul," presents an all-new 16-song set showing she hasn't lost one bit of her edge.

This thirteen album, since Wild and Peaceful, is released on Stax Records Label.

The album consist of 16 brand new tracks. On these tracks she works with a few other big artist such as George Duke, Shirley Murdock, Faith Evans, rapster Mc Lyte and Howard Hewett.

ATTENTION: A FEW HOURS LEFT

I just wanted to let you know I have found another large auction of soul, funk, jazz, latin and rare groove LP's on eBay right now including many tough to find titles. There are over 300 LP’s with audio up for some of the more obscure things. These all end on Thursday, January 23rd. Here is a link:

Click this link for the auction: http://www.ebay.com/sch/jaybreezie/m.html?_sop=1

Last week this website was temporary hosted on an other system. The Ultimate Black Music DB is now fully operational. Samples and the bigger covers are now accessible. Many thanx to my mate Erik for temporary hosting, I owe you a big pizza.

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