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Kool and the Gang set to release new album

One of my all time favourite groups are back in the studio preparing to release an all new set. Kool and the Gang is gearing up to release their first album of all new material in 6 years called 'GangLand' (Eagle Music).It's been rumored that lead vocalist James "J.T." Taylor, will not appear on the album. The material will be along the lines of their 70's hit album 'Wild and Peaceful'.

The 'Gang' was formed by the Bell brothers Robert and Ronald in 1965 who along with neighbourhood friends trombone player Clifford Adams, guitarists Charles Smith and Woody Sparrow, trumpeter Robert "Spike" Michens, alto saxophonist Dennis Thomas, keyboard player Ricky West and drummer Funky George Brown who to this day are still part of the ensamble cast. The album will be in stores Aug 22nd

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Jamiraquai's back in full force with latest 'Lil L'

To me Jamiroquai is a band like no other, they have left their mark on both the charts and me over the years and their latest is no surprise. 'Lil L' is truely vintage "J" with it's signature house beat and retro disco feel. A heavy drenched intro draws you into the main arena where you are hit hard with a smooth yet funky delivery of Jay's piping vocals.

Taken from the forthcoming album 'A Funk Odyssey' in stores Sept 3rd in the UK and Europe and Sept 11th in the US, the album features a well balanced array of tunes for the dance floor enthusiast that is sure to wet their appetite so my advice to you is.....go get it

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Angie Stone's latest is sure to please the 'Brotha'

Miss Stone returns to the musical spotlight with her latest release 'Brotha' (J Records) as she pays tribute to the brothas across the globe The track is taken off the forthcoming album 'Mahogany Soul', her first for J-Records, and although there is no definite street date set yet is almost wrapped up and ready to go.

Producers who have contributed this time around, includes Prince, Raphael Saadiq, Warryn Campbell, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Gerald Isaacs, Chucky Thompson, Mr. busy body Mike City and Rufus Blaq. Prince also sings a duet with Angie on the tune 'U Make My Sun Shine'. thats already floating about but will be out by mid-August.'

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Mariah's 'Glitter' delayed after hospitalization

Reigning R&B/pop goddess Mariah Carey has delayed the release of both her new album and movie debut "Glitter" after she was admitted into a New York hospital this past week. According to her spokesperson. Ms. Carey checked into the hospital after suffering an emotional
breakdown; she remains under a doctor's care.

Billboard.com reports that Virgin Records has moved the release of Carey's debut album for the label to September 11; days earlier Twentieth Century Fox had pushed back the opening of the film "Glitter," in which she stars . In a statement, Nancy Berry, vice chairman of Virgin Music Group Worldwide said, "Mariah is looking forward to being able to participate in both her album and movie projects and we are hopeful that this new soundtrack release date will allow her to do so."

(RNB Page Aug 2001)