Donna Gardier:
Home
OK. hear @ Nu Flava Online when we come across an urban British voice worth representin', we lay down the red carpet because after all, its where we be! Donna has opened the door for many of today's unknown indie artist's whom seek for a label like that of . As for Donna Gardier, when you hear her voice you will immediately recognise and appreciate that the sounds of inspirational music is ever progressing to the higher level. Not only has Donna Gardier shown on her debut project from Dome Records that she is capable of revealing where her true talents are rooted from but she also shows the ability of a true black sista whom proudly confesses throughtout her entire debut, she is not hear to preach to the choir but to deliver that which was stolen from among the masses. Home is a great debut project from Donna and with her voice that shines on to the brighter day, she has no doubt a very bright future ahead of her.
Our favourite track(s): 3.5.7.8.11
Listening rate: 7/10
Vocalz: 8/10
Production: 7/10 Pazelee:
Number One Smooth and tasty as a silky night dress worn on a beautiful lady are just a few words to describe this young and talented brotha as he throwz down his self-produced debut album. This project will surely keep a few mainstream headz on the lookout and therez no need to mention any namez just go peep this brothaz joint then you would know he has a voice to mend a few broken hearts. As for the production, itz smooth like the brotha himself but the main reason you would need to go buy this project would be because, Pazelee has a voice that you would not just play in the car nor even in the bedroom, then where? everywhere! This brothaz project makez even the ladiez holla for more, and ya'll can take that any how ya'll want! Far gone are the dayz that major labelz thought thay owned talented artistz!!!
Our favourite track(s): 1.2.5.8
Listening Rate: 8/10
Vocalz: 9/10
Production: 9/10 Andrew Roachford:
Heart of the matter: Vol 1
His voice is smoother than that of a silk tie and as admirable of that of a beautiful rose flower. Along with the smooth collections of smooth Jazz, Soul, R&B and more smooth Soul comes a man dedicated to singing about issues that many artists in his genre have somehow hidden for many years in this ever fast moving genre. Andrew Roachford is not an overnight success for ya'll who have yet to hear about him. In fact, he has become Columbia's biggest selling UK act for ten years, and all of his four albums, have reached Gold status in Britain, spawning a string of hit singles. Listen to Andrew Roachford's voice carefully and you will realise how much potencial and cabaility he has to be placed amoung the greats. Each track pin-points his vocal ability and also to reach the perfection of smooth harmony. Smoothness is a word in this entire project that you cannot help to mention because it contains all of that and much more. It's no coincidence that Roachford has been compared to the likes of Al Green and Donny Hathaway - hearing is believing! You dare not keep quite about this project once heard!
Our favourite track(s): 1.4.5.7
Listening rate: 10/10
Vocalz: 10/10
Production: 7/10 M.D.D: Prayer Of A Dying Man Itz no wonder that everyonez been hollain' 'bout M.D.D aka {Modern day David} just peep his latest project and you will find just the reason why. He is an Rhythm 'N' Praise artist that has taken his genre by storm. His vocalz, lyricz, production is to be placed next in line with top mainstream artistz of today.
As Paul Cash {general manager of rhythm 'n' praise internet radio} stated, "M.D.D is for sure, one of the most innovative and anointed contemporary gospel artistz in this modern day". But, it takes one to really focuse and listen to the ministry that M.D.D has to offer to his audience. M.D.D is that quality artist at itz best performing anything from Hip-Hop, Funk, Urban, R'n'B and even Jazz.
He deliverz 13 very hooot trackz to his audience, and on tha real… this is a quality piece of work ya'll!
Our favourite track(s): 1.2.5.8
Listening Rate: 8/10
Vocalz: 7/10
Production: 8/10 Trinity 4 Life: The Compilation This project rite here, is another Independent project, but you would totally refuse to believe that once you've flipped tha cd-player on. On their mp3.com site (www.mp3.com/trinity4life), a summary clearly definez their entire project which statez. "You won't be sorry you listened" and Nu Flava Mag, found that to be 100% true. Trinity 4 Life are a group of R&B/Soul artistz that are yet to be known in their genre but however, we can assure ya'll that once these folkz are out, spittin' mainstream artistz will be havin' continuoz fitz! The project, from an Independent point of view is completely on point with perfect production and quality output that your hi-fi may not be able to handle! With 16 outstanding trackz, Trinity 4 Life leave their audience with great ex0pectationz in Hardship, Relationshipz, Love and much more. The project itself is a compilation and outlinez the quality vocalz that the group are able to express in which they continually did from track 10-16. Much is to be known about the group but we must say that, listenin' to their project clearly statez what th0eir purpose and goal is.
Our favourite track(s): 4.6.7
Listening Rate:10/10
Vocalz: 10/10
Production: 10/10 Chapter V Inasmuch there is a Gospel, there is room for Change and this is what these phat, hot, unique… call them what you want (if you can!) five men have displayed with their first nu project. Winans Phase II have spilt therez but these folkz have an image and mission that has already effected the secular face of urban soundz. Not even a month in its first release but, Chapter V have already been confused with the groupz; "Boyz II Men", Silk, 112, Dru Hill and 0many other top R'n'B groupz. Itz no suprise on tha real cause all you have to do to witness the uniqueness of these folkz is by buyin' the project itself. Don't forget ya'll, these folkz are representin' from an Independent Label meanin' that, the Mainstream Market is not at all where the talent of real artistz are found. In fact itz the total opposite ya'll! Chapter V is fo' sho' the future of Urban Independent artistz.
Our favourite track(s): 4.6.8
Listening R0ate:9/10
Vocalz: 10/10
Production: 9/10 Jarrard Anthony:
Don't sleep…just dream Old skool r'n'b, new skool r'n'b? well call it what you want to but indeed, when those ears of yours hear those slick, smooth and very convincing vocals of that of Jarrard Anthony i doubt very much your main interest or focuse will be on the top 10 billborad r'n'b charts from now on for real ya'll! "Everything up until now was the preparation, Now is time to start the journey" and that was to the statement Jarrard made concerning his "03" LP. Are you looking a a tune to bump with you lady but aint looking to get up from that coach? well indeed no00 skipping is required on this LP for sure it has the content to keep you going to new heights! Word of warning: if "don't sleep...just dream" is listened to everyday, you will find your other remaining indie r'n'b projects declining in very large quantitiez!!! word!
Our favourite track(s): 3.5.8.9
Listening Rate:9/10
Vocalz: 10/10
Production: 9/10 Wade O. Brown:
Complete Wade O. Brown is on his way to being a true modern soul man. He makes R&B music that comes from the heart with his back to basics, bona fide Motown-style music for the soul. He has built a steady fan base that appreciates his universally enlightening sound.
Our favourite track(s): 2.4.7
Listening Rate:8/10
Vocalz: 8/10
Production: 8/10 Sean Simmonds:
True Story It would do this project no justice to label it as a
gospel project as that would limit its purpose in many
ways. With the music industry constantly changing, it
will only take a few artists the passion, heart and of
course much more to survive the storm. Sean
Simmonds 2006 debut release for Alliant Music
Group, True Story is for sure a project
that will have a true story to tell for many years to
come. While the content remains strong, the production
is flawless and even at times having more calibre of
that of platinum production heard from major
labels.
Our favourite track(s): 3.6.7.10 Listening Rate: 8/10
Vocalz: 8/10
Production: 9/10 Eric Roberson:
The Appetizer Publicity wise, independent artists normally don’t match those on the major side. But when you have an independent artist writing, producing and duet artist constantly for high profile artist’s, publicity becomes your employee!
Eric Roberson is an artist that simply resides among the organic soul artist’s, with a purpose and mission to draw an audience longing for music they can relate to. The Appetizer, is his forth official project to date and the project title is self explanatory, even the first time listener will agree to this. Each track has its own nourishment, and each track should be digested accordingly without haste. This is a highly recommended project.
Highlite trackz: 2.3.6.9.10 Listening Rate: 8/10 Vocalz: 9/10 Production: 8/10
Rahbi:
The E.P. Rahbi, whom was a former band member of 4th Avenue, a group taken up by Laface Records had inked a deal at just the tender young age of 14, unfortunately without any official release. That of course, may have looked like a setback to some but this seemed to have set the path straight for greater things to come. This release is his official debut EP and displays that he does not only want his audience to know him for his singing performances but also for his song writing and vocal arrangements. Rahbi best showcases his light vocal talents on the opener Sistas & Brothas and Take U 2 A Dream. But in order for him to cut away from the rest and become the best, there is still much work to be done production wise.
Highlite trackz: 1.2 Listening Rate: 6/10 Vocalz: 8/10 Production: 5/10
MaskerAde:
Luv iz Crazi
We were quite confused on whether this release was a major or independent at first. This was because the production (on a few tracks) sounds like it was hired from one of the finest studios at Sony BMG. Anyway, Maskerade is an artist whom shares his music passion within the R&B, HipHip and Soul genre. Although, he seems to be attracting more model females on his myspace, his lyrics can at times sound seductive with similarities of Joe. Luv Iz Crazi is a rare album for the fact that, while albums have their ups and downs, this release remains consistent both with production and lyrics.
