Best Funk
![Purple Rain [Explicit]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51WSAG1qvML._SS600_.jpg)
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Find Best Price at Amazon"the classic hits are still timeless gems: 'let's go crazy', 'purple rain' (the best track on the album!"
"Nicer than the one I used to spin at the Skating rink."
"Love Prince."
"Prince, Freddy Mercury, and David Bowie all taught me how to begin celebrating my freaky, funky self, even if I didn't seem to belong anywhere."
"This is arguably the best Prince album of all time and is is definitely worth a place in anybody's vinyl collection."
"This is a great album, every single song."
"love Prince."
![1999 [Explicit]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61dvtOA1x3L._SS600_.jpg)
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Other highlights include the bouncy "Delirious", great party dance song "D.M.S.R."
"Our birthdays were separated by 2 yrs & 2 days. Favorite from this cd,..."Lady Cab Driver"."
"This was the album that started it all for me back in the 80s."
"I will continue to purchase my music from Amazon, for this very reason."
"I'm a Prince fan every since I had a record player."
"Bought this to have it available digitally easily... it really took me back."
"I love this record as it helped create a major shift in what we heard on the radio and saw on MTV."
"Another beautiful piece of work by Prince."
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Can't say enough about this CD."
"Bootsy!"
"Was a gift to my dad since he is a huge Bootstrap Collins fan."
"Best funk I've heard in a very, very long time."
"Funkiest CD in years, every track is on the 1 , love it."
"Funk bass giant William “Bootsy” Collins’ first album in six years follows the formula he has favored the past 20 of including a host of featured guests and a heavy injection of hip hop/rap elements. It more successfully straddles the fence between funk and rap than ‘P’ University, eschews the spoken-word approach that made some of 2011’s Tha Funk Capital of the World tedious, and features Bootsy much more prominently than 2002’s flimsy Play With Bootsy. Although “Worth My While” harkens back to the classic “I’d Rather Be With you,” those looking for Bootsy to return to his straight-up P-Funk days of 1976 when he debuted as Bootsy’s Rubber Band with the electrifying Stretchin’ Out through as late as 1988’s What’s Bootsy Doin’? That would be a shame because when approached with fresh ears, an open mind and an uninhibited rump, World Wide Funk nails its target and fulfills the promise of all Bootsy albums in delivering a wall-to-wall groove orgy. Further, when considered in the context of how many of his Funk Mob cohorts have recently left this frequency — including singer Robert “P-Nut” Johnson this year, keyboard wizard Bernie Worrell last year, and earlier this decade guitar-playing brother Catfish Collins and singer Garry Shider — Bootsy should be celebrated for continuing to promote the rhythm of The One. But several names from past Bootsy outings such as Bootsy's Rubber Band drummer Frankie "Kash" Waddy, Joel "Razor Sharp" Johnson and Gary "Mudbone" Cooper, as well as guitar virtuoso Buckethead and drummer Dennis Chambers. Elsewhere, although the highlights are many with sequencing that engages the listener from start to finish, upon early spins two of the especially strong funk jams are “Pusherman” (not a remake of the 1972 Curtis Mayfield classic) and the closing “Illusions.” Among the other noteworthy cuts is “Come Back Bootsy” (the longest track at 7+ minutes) that sounds the most like a live jam session."
"Joined by some old friends and welcoming some new ones, Bootsy brings the funk you expect and then some."
Best Soul
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"the classic hits are still timeless gems: 'let's go crazy', 'purple rain' (the best track on the album!"
"Nicer than the one I used to spin at the Skating rink."
"Love Prince."
"Prince, Freddy Mercury, and David Bowie all taught me how to begin celebrating my freaky, funky self, even if I didn't seem to belong anywhere."
"This is arguably the best Prince album of all time and is is definitely worth a place in anybody's vinyl collection."
"This is a great album, every single song."
"love Prince."
Best Motown
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"In addition, it includes the music done by The Supremes after Diana Ross went solo."
"This Outstanding set of CDs are a comprehensive compilation of "All" the Hits from the Supremes (1961-1967); Diana Ross & The Supremes (1967- 1969) and the post Diana Ross Supremes of the 1970s. From 1964 thru 1967, the Motown hit making machine called The Supremes produced 10 songs which reached #1 atop Billboard’s Pop Chart and they achieved more success on the R&B Chart. H-D-H's string of hits catapulted The Supremes, Motown and many other Motown artists into national and international spotlight. Behind the dynamic and innovative song writing team of H-D-H, Motown, The Supremes and many others artists thrived as their crossover appeal and demand soared. This was another of many very defining period in the legacy of The Supremes, Motown and all its artists. From 1962 thru 1967, H-D-H also wrote for many other Motown artists and future legends. During this period, they wrote all the music and lyrics and produced The Supremes to 10 #1 hits as well as several Billboard #1 Pop hits for other Motown artist (i.e., The Four Tops and Martha and The Vandellas. Their final #1 Billboard hit for The Supremes and Motown was the 1967 song, “The Happening”. After the departure of H-D-H, Smokey again stepped up as principle writer for other artists in Motown's deep and rich talent pool, including the renamed Diana Ross & The Supremes."
"This is the 3rd set of Supreme's CD's I've purchased, and the 3rd is truly a charm!"
"Very good quality purchased to replace old vinyl."
"Great item and very fast shipping, very happy!"
"Probably could have used only one disc of the two."
"Excellent quality CD of The Supremes!"
"GREAT COLLECTION OF SONGS."
Best New Jack
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Great selection of music."
"Wonderful CD...Love Boyz II Men."
"I really enjoyed listening to this CD during the holidays."
"This CD is part of my Christmas selection top play at my Christmas luncheon."
"This is my all-time favorite Christmas album...and the one album I can listen to all year around."
Best Neo-Soul
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Find Best Price at Amazon"My initial thoughts upon hearing these samples were that Jarrod Lawson feels like a combination of the sleekness & pure melodic sweetness of Pete Belasco, with the mellowness & soulfulness of Will Downing with an accent of Take 6; kicked up and licked up to another level so high that it requires you to climb as you can only see the bottom of the journey he is preparing for the juvenescent flight your ears, your mind, your emotions, your sighs, are about to embark upon. This was so very intriguing, so once I learned that his earliest and strongest influences are the late, great Donny Hathaway and the virtuoso that is Stevie Wonder, it made perfect sense why his sound is as such and Jarrod Lawson is such an outstanding compliment to these masters of their craft. As the tutelage of his father and emulation of the aforementioned predecessors would naturally provide the backdrop and mindset for excellence, they are not the only materials woven into his enriched fabric that gives & presents to us what we are enjoying right now."
"I was so caught up in his musicianship along with the rest of his band that the lyrics took a backseat for a moment. I am an avid music lover and I have NEVER heard anything close to this style/lyrics."
"Such a wonderful creative ride...Each song in itself has so many twists and turns....such colorful music...Musical genius...Thanks for sharing your gift with us all Jarrod...All of my friends have been put on...Keep on doing what you do!"
"Classic case of not judging a book by its cover."
"I kinda get a Eric Benet / Trombone Shorty / John Legend feel from his music."
"jarrod is a nod to the old soul singers who sings with depth.i am blessed 2 have come across his project.it is high quality music."
"Jarrod Lawson has the top acoutics, instruments, vocals and song choices."
"I could go on and on but the actual description for this instrument called a "voice" is PERFECTION."
Best Quiet Storm
![Love Train: The Sound of Philadelphia [Clean]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51LWBSXma-L._SS600_.jpg)
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I love this."
"Records like Jerry Butler's Only the Strong Survive, Wilson Pickett's Don't Let the Green Grass Fool You, Stylistics I'm Stone in Love With You, Dusty Springfield's Brand New Me and many many others others make this 3-CD set a total delight in every way."
"A collection worth having."
"This is a great box classic R&B Philly Soul, highly recommended."
"I even heard some songs that I had forgotten about and/or didn't remember the actual title. This set is entertaining and sure to bring a smile to your face and if you don't outright sing some of the songs, you will be humming!"
"A music collector or a fan of soul music would be doing themselves a big time disservice by not having this piece of work in their collection."
"Although they received many accolades during the years, the sound of Philadelphia competes with Motown for its music."
"Poor box set with loose cd-holder."
Best Compilations
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"This Outstanding set of CDs are a comprehensive compilation of "All" the Hits from the Supremes (1961-1967); Diana Ross & The Supremes (1967- 1969) and the post Diana Ross Supremes of the 1970s. From 1964 thru 1967, the Motown hit making machine called The Supremes produced 10 songs which reached #1 atop Billboard’s Pop Chart and they achieved more success on the R&B Chart. H-D-H's string of hits catapulted The Supremes, Motown and many other Motown artists into national and international spotlight. Behind the dynamic and innovative song writing team of H-D-H, Motown, The Supremes and many others artists thrived as their crossover appeal and demand soared. This was another of many very defining period in the legacy of The Supremes, Motown and all its artists. From 1962 thru 1967, H-D-H also wrote for many other Motown artists and future legends. During this period, they wrote all the music and lyrics and produced The Supremes to 10 #1 hits as well as several Billboard #1 Pop hits for other Motown artist (i.e., The Four Tops and Martha and The Vandellas. Their final #1 Billboard hit for The Supremes and Motown was the 1967 song, “The Happening”. After the departure of H-D-H, Smokey again stepped up as principle writer for other artists in Motown's deep and rich talent pool, including the renamed Diana Ross & The Supremes."
"In addition, it includes the music done by The Supremes after Diana Ross went solo."
"This is the 3rd set of Supreme's CD's I've purchased, and the 3rd is truly a charm!"
"Very good quality purchased to replace old vinyl."
"Great item and very fast shipping, very happy!"
"Probably could have used only one disc of the two."
"Excellent quality CD of The Supremes!"
"GREAT COLLECTION OF SONGS."
Best Classic R&B
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"In addition, it includes the music done by The Supremes after Diana Ross went solo."
"This Outstanding set of CDs are a comprehensive compilation of "All" the Hits from the Supremes (1961-1967); Diana Ross & The Supremes (1967- 1969) and the post Diana Ross Supremes of the 1970s. From 1964 thru 1967, the Motown hit making machine called The Supremes produced 10 songs which reached #1 atop Billboard’s Pop Chart and they achieved more success on the R&B Chart. H-D-H's string of hits catapulted The Supremes, Motown and many other Motown artists into national and international spotlight. Behind the dynamic and innovative song writing team of H-D-H, Motown, The Supremes and many others artists thrived as their crossover appeal and demand soared. This was another of many very defining period in the legacy of The Supremes, Motown and all its artists. From 1962 thru 1967, H-D-H also wrote for many other Motown artists and future legends. During this period, they wrote all the music and lyrics and produced The Supremes to 10 #1 hits as well as several Billboard #1 Pop hits for other Motown artist (i.e., The Four Tops and Martha and The Vandellas. Their final #1 Billboard hit for The Supremes and Motown was the 1967 song, “The Happening”. After the departure of H-D-H, Smokey again stepped up as principle writer for other artists in Motown's deep and rich talent pool, including the renamed Diana Ross & The Supremes."
"This is the 3rd set of Supreme's CD's I've purchased, and the 3rd is truly a charm!"
"Beautiful memories."
"Very good quality purchased to replace old vinyl."
"Great item and very fast shipping, very happy!"
"Probably could have used only one disc of the two."
"Excellent quality CD of The Supremes!"
Best Live Recordings
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"No one sings this like Judy Jacobs."
"I had it before and loan to a friend and they love it and I had to place an order again."
"I remembered enjoying Judy Jacobs performing Agnus Dei at Benny Hinn crusades, so I bought this CD."
"And she also has so many others...Days of Elijiah...God Can Work a Miracle For You.... My God Is....Jesus......every time I start the cd to hear one song, I end up listening and singing to the entire albumn!"
"Great CD; I play it any time I'm in the car."
"Judy Jacobs is one of the very best gospel singer, powerful and anointed voice."
"Judy has a powerful voice, and I love her worship album."
Best Contemporary R&B
![Still Ghetto (Revised Explicit Version) [Explicit]](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Ol07ZP1IL._SS600_.jpg)
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I remember this album when I was in the 10th grade. I love this record."
"Great voice ........love this musical flow."
"Always brings the heat on an R&B level."