Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Pop Matters Reviews "TALENT" 8 Out Of 10!

Hey Y'all, here's the latest review for the hottest newest. You know who! First the BBC, now this. Lord have mercy: Literarily!

Review starts here:

Norman Kelsey's A Talent for Loving is a non-stop, dusk 'til dawn party. From the opening beat of the title track, which is both boastful and believable, to the closing command of "Love Someone", Kelsey takes you from the bar to the dance floor to the bedroom and back again several sweat-soaked times. He's a soulful R&B powerhouse vocalist, and he's somehow managed to combine perfectly some of the best elements of '60s-era soul and Motown with a sense of style and command not seen since Prince was at his funkiest. Tracks like "Done Lost My Mind" highlight Kelsey's slow, seductive, soul skills, while songs such as "Fall Out" will, as the chorus says, "Rock you so hard / We falling out of your bed." No worries if you're all alone, either. A Talent for Loving will have you dancing your ass off all night, flying on a rhythm-induced endorphin high.

Rating 8 out of 10.

By Christel Loar
13 May 2008

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Monday, May 12, 2008

BBC Radio Debuts "Everything My Heart Desires"

Hey All, big news!
Mr. Craig Charles, one of the UK's biggest funk and soul DJs (and star of the cult sci-fi comedy show "Red Dwarf" & "Coronation Street"), played "Everything My Heart Desires" on his show Saturday night on BBC Radio's 6 Music. Be sure to send in your request to hear the song again. Follow the link to get to his playlist from Saturday. Follow the links from there to check out more info about Mr. Charles' funky tastemaking programme. You can even listen to a stream of the show and hear the song!
The Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show

What a blessing on the eve of my tour.
Big ups to Mr. Charles and his listeners.
More updates to come, gotta run.
Have a great week everybody. See you in Britain!

Peace & Funky Beats!