Soulchoonz Y2K album reviews

Tashan won a place in my heart - and, presumably, yours - back in late 1986 with his debut Def Jam album, "Chasin' A Dream", and his subsequent albums "On The Horizon", "For The Sake Of Love" and "Life Goez On" did nothing but swell an already classy armoury of songs from this true gentleman of soul. Twenty-four years on Tashan has been working away on a number of albums that have been available to download and 2010 sees the amalgamation of some of these songs onto the new release, "All Or Nothin'" - a release that he should be justifiably proud. Tashan proves, like many others, that he doesn't need the stifled support of a major label to release quality music. This set contains more extensions from his mind and has set them in a more urban setting. Worry ye not though, as this is NOT some bragging pimply trousers down by your crotch sort of crass R'n'B effort. Tashan is class and that follows through on what he does here. The opening cut "Love Is Something" is urban yet agreeably soulful and who can argue when this brilliant vocalist is at the helm. Tashan has created a number of albums to suit various tastes and for me I am comfortable with this. He can, unlike many others, carry it off. I truly love the different and interesting "In My Life" which is a real must-listen-to track; one that gets into your head and under your skin. The simple, yet intricate melody is so so what we have come to expect from this great man. I feel the same way about "I Just Wanna" - a laid back, summery vibe. What's missing for me are some Jerry Hey styled horns. Man, would that be an added bonus on this. The wah-wah guitar flavoured jam "Right Now" is strong and reminds me of a mid '90s jam a la H-Town or someone of that genre. "Lost In Love" with it's freaky synths a la Phyllis Hyman's "It's All About Me" and the hand-clap Hip Hop beat is neatly matched with Tashan's eminently soulful vocal approach. In a younger artist's hands this would well be a disaster...Tashan is a hands-down winner here. Excellent. OK, it isn't of the calibre of his 1993 album "For The Sake Of Love", but this is another extension of the man - and a welcome addition as far as I am concerned. You can download this album direct from the Man himself on http://www.Tashan7.com. I am so pleased to welcome back this true statesman of modern soul...Mr. Tashan.
Barry Towler The Vibe Scribe Posted by The Vibe Scribe at 18:18

SOULINTERVIEWS.COM
Tashan in Da House! Tuesday, 15 December 2009 22:01 New Soul Chronicle from our good friend, legendary soul singer Tashan, sharing his morning reflections with us and shows his gratitude to life and music. Stay tuned for a brand new interview with him coming up at the beginning of January. But for now, let's start with his soul chronicle. Welcome back to the spotlight T7!  -Souly.

Soul Chronicle
- Life Goez On... Don’t move until you see it. Wait till the moment is just right then go for it. Don’t write until you feel it. You wanna give all that you’ve got right there on the spot. Music is the expression of the human spirit at its best. In this lifetime I seek to give all of what I have been blessed to have. I realize that this is a gift that was given and meant to be shared. I remember singing at the age of 7 in front of the Gospel Chorus of the Beulah Baptist Church from Poughkeepsie NY at the Red Hill Baptist Church in Whitakers North Carolina. My mother played the piano and her eyes told me to open my mouth and sing from my heart. I was at peace. I could hear myself and I could feel my soul glowing inside. Eighteen years later I was still singing from my heart and my finest moment then was a song I wrote called “Thank Your Father”. Right now I reflect on the words of that song and realize that this is who I am. Recognizing where all my blessings come from. I am thankful. Thankful for all the many experiences music and singing has given me. Thankful for all the people I’ve met and who have enjoyed my songs over the years. Thankful for this lil light of mine…..I’m gonna let is shine. Thankful for the dream that I live and continue to chase everyday.Thank you to everyone who has ever enjoyed one of my songs.To someone who has just found out about me as an artist I invite you also to check out my website Tashan7.com. Since Life Goez On my first independent release on Power Kingdom Music I got a lot of work done and recorded a few new albums. Everything past and present is now in one place. Soul Chronicles……Taking it deeper. Thank You Father-Father Thank You. Wake up early start your day..Handle your business in each and every way. Put in work get a lil something to eat …Grab some sleep and start all over again- What a Life. Peace, Tashan7 (Extensions of My Mind Volume XV Tuesday December 15, 2009 9:34am)

SOULFUL MATTERS
Sean Livesey
All Or Nothin'   is certainly apt as the title of one of three simultaneous new releases from the contemporary Soul and R&B artist Tashan. Recorded over the last twelve months and beyond the set covers three new albums all with a distinct flavour and style Tashan himself describes the albums as the following All Or Nothin': Catering strictly to the Ladies and most definitely the lovers, these sexy slow songs sing about love, passion and desire. Girl Be Quiet: Delivers hot summer beats for bouncing in the club or jamming to the radio. This juicy collection of Hip Hop Soul Dance music will surely taste good to your ears. Pourin Like Rain: Is Tashan's definitive work, designed to uplift and inspire the human spirit. This powerful set of songs will provoke your conscious mind and touch your soul. I've had advance previews of tracks from all three albums covering a massive 68 new songs and on the whole this is a massive return to form, stand out tracks from the three album collection include 'Your Love Gets Me High', 'Feel So Good', 'Love Is Something' and 'All Or Nothing'. All three albums are available direct from Tashan's own website located at www.tashan7.com but with over 68 tracks in the whole set I would reserve a weekend in your calendar to listen to them in full.

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