Welcome to The Urban Music Scene!
From July To August....LET'S GO!! Honoring Anthony & Andrea of Southern Cal!!!!!!.... The monthly update: Nothings changed but the info & the content! The Urban Music Scene Family keeps on...keepin' ON! Look into our R&B, Gospel & Jazz pages for exclusive song samples & opportunities to purchase the MP3. Also, the now famous "Video Of The Week" segments on those same pages including the Home & Back In The Day Pages!! Updated every weekend!
From the hot heat - volatile weather patterns all over the world & water drinking channels of summer to the preparation of possibly another Big Labor Day Weekend in August/Sept & the excitement for one of our guest reviewers matrimony to be blessed that weekend -
(No, not USC, AG!)
We dedicate an inspiring month of great musical treasures of ballads, new & old music, videos, concert info plus song samples we are sure to land on their listening pods for the moment! Congrats Anthony & Andrea!! Cheers!!
'AG' loved the old school slow jam (& still does). It's without a doubt in our minds he is planning to share the eternity of love & peace with his girl playing some of those same treasures back! One of our players on the scene, Charles F. Sherard, wanted to send a warm, respectful dedication by acknowledging another classic singer in total detail:
The Gap Band's - Charlie Wilson!
Charlie Wilson . Without You
Uploaded by capitainfunkk
We also are gratified to welcome a bundle of new newsletter subscribers to the scene! As well as many of you still chillin' on the sidelines checking up on us from time to time! Welcome aboard! What took ya'll so long (Ha!!).
Always sincerely - Thanks for your countless time you spend with us online at The Urban Music Scene (T.U.M.S.)!!! Thank You!
The Urban & Contemporary Jazz , R&B/Soul and Gospel scene is Ready To Get DOWN!!
HOT SPOT ON T.U.M.S.!!! 
One of the premier sax players of today, Shilts unleashes "Jigsaw Life"! Click Banner for more details!!
FREE TRACK DOWNLOAD!!!
We have two hot tracks available from The NuGroove this month!! Sax players Andre Delano & Michael Lington are set to remind their fans reasons why they should be taken seriously! 
Andre's "My So Fine" is silk, sexy, & sensual - along with the tender spice of modern jazz. Mixtures of Latin, R&B, smooth & Urban jazz dominates this project as we present you a freebie for the month! Click here to download free copy of "Sista Caliente'"!!
Michael Lington has long been considered a player with a deep background to jazz music & appreciation. His newest release "Heat" celebrates every aspect of his saxophone game & we are elated to present a free download of "That's When You Save Me" featuring Aaron Neville!! Click Here for the Free Track!
The Video Of The Week!! Frankie Beverly & Maze... Click here for more details about the festival!!
We know these cats do not, we mean DO NOT possibly ever have to record another album or record again! And if they do......(WHEW) It'll be off the chain! Ya'll know it! That's why our main man, Marv D. wanted to drop this on ya'll for this weeks video pick! We highlight 1989's
"Silky Soul"! From Dailymotion & uploader Capitainfunkk!!
The overwhelming presence of Gail Jhonson! Click banner to visit NuGroove for more details and/or check our review of "Pearls" out! Plus the Tour Schedule!!
As a reminder, please don't forget to click our News-Releases Page, daily for up to date music listings on Concerts & Festivals, New Releases, Artist-Label Signings, Tour Informations, Videos, Song Samples & much, much more!
Concerts & Festivals
29th Annual Detroit International Jazz Festival Announces 2008 Lineup
Labor Day Weekend Classic to Celebrate the
Rich Musical Heritage of Detroit and Philadelphia
Philly Bassist Christian McBride to Serve As Guest Artist in Residence
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Al Green's new album is generating a lot of buzz on the charts in and around the globe! Here's your chance to get information for an upcoming concert from Mr. Green near you!
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A huge celebration of Gospel music is set to come to the Madison Square Garden in New York City, September 19th, 2008! Click here for more info!!
R&B....Urban & Contemporary
Big Screen Actor Malcolm Jamal Warner made no surprise about his love for Jazz & R&B Music when he released "Love & Other Social Issues" in 2007. We took a step back & revisited his collection of songs this month!
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Chante Moore returns with romance on the horizon. Our new guest reviewer George Strand speaks out about it in "Love The Woman".
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A bonified, collective of R&B music is touched by one of the premier singers in this generation! Our very own George Strand takes time out to review the upcoming release (Sept. 23) from Phil Perry entitled "Ready For Love"!!
FINALLY...
Newcomer to R&B, Ray Lavender romantically calls it like he sees it. In "Stay", featuring appearances from Akon & Tank, his musical expressions are kicking off his new single!
Gospel.....Urban, Contemporary & Traditional
Geffen Records releases the much anticipated album from young Gospel star on the rise, Spensha Baker in "Outloud!". 'T' breaks his thoughts down about it!! 
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Our reveiwer Shelly A. continues to highlight Gospel
music with a project from none other than Pastor Debra B. Morton in "My Better Half"!
Plus
The great legend of Gospel, Ms. Shirley Caesar's
"After 40 Years...Still Sweeping Through The City"
has drawn the interest of our reviewer Shelly A.!
Check it out!
Jazz....Urban & Contemporary
J 'Jazzy' did it again! The biggest collaboration of 3 bassists to ever hit the modern jazz movement will amaze you in S.M.V. (Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller & Victor Wooten)! And Mr. Desmond brought the review for you in "Thunder"!!
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When Joe Johnson dropped "Life Of The Party" on folks back in 2005, people wanted to know when the cat will drop another. Well, look no further, because our guest reviewer Andre Singleton is about to introduce you to, "The After Party"!!
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The big new release to come Aug. 12th from the legendary sax master, David Sanborn in "Here & Gone" spawned a review from our jazz writer, J. "Jazzy" Desmond!! 
Interviews
Do you hear the sound of some serious, percussion laced beats? How about the salsa stirring dance steps that is often orchestrated the minute you listen to one of the finest, legendary latin jazz cats in the game? We welcome the one & only Poncho Sanchez to the scene as he hangs out with Terrill & speaks on the recent Playboy Jazz Festival, his upcoming tours (including the Playboy Jazz Cruise -2009), influences to his music & much more!!
Plus, here is a great way to learn the fundamentals of the Conga. Simply allow the master himself to show you in this video made courtesy of YouTube!
Nu-Voices
Our Nu-Voices main man, Marvin D. keeps the interest for new independent vocalists fresh with the arrival of a beautiful singer in Ms. Maria Howell. Check out the review of her latest project - "Soul"!
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This jazz player is helping to keep the music alive in Minneapolis with another set of tracks for your taste buds! Marvin is on the case with his review of
"Love Is So Amazing"!!
There's more on the Nu-voices page featuring the new releases by Nude Continuum, Helen Rogers, Jon Shockness AKA Artizst, The Jeanette Harris Band, Mahasin & Howard Isaacson!!
Back In The Day
Plus, new reviews of the Old School flava in 80's R&B featuring Teddy Riley's Guy, Crooner Bert Robinson , a treasured album by the one & only Vesta Williams! & a look back into another Movie Soundtrack from Charles F. Sherard - New Jack City!
Charles just wrapped up another reason why he can't shake the mid 80's R&B scene with The S.O.S. Band's
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Remember O'Bryan? Say Yes you do!! Our man for the old school Charles F. Sherard certainly does as he takes you back to 1986 for the LP "Surrender"!
The 'Back In The Day' Video of this week: When was the last time you saw a group of cats come together in the studio to produce a funky track that encompasses the joy of the standup groove & the hard drive of the funk? According to J. "Jazzy", bear witness to the fun Trumpet Master Tom Browne & his crew experienced in the development & showcase of one of the greatest old school jams of all-time - "Funkin Fo Jamaica"!!
The groove never stops here at The Urban Music Scene! In fact, we are enjoying every heartbeat of it. Please navigate the site for more options to your listening & reading habits!!
