Friday, October 18 2002

Aretha Franklin: The Queen in Waiting: The Columbia Years (1960-1965)

By Mark Anthony Neal

Arguably one of the most important recordings done by a black artists in the post-Civil Rights era, throughout Amazing Grace Franklin seamlessly weaves through traditional sacred recordings.

Monday, September 17 2001

Gerald Levert: Gerald’s World

By Mark Anthony Neal

Gerald Levert is arguably the most consistent R&B vocalist of this generation.

Macy Gray: The Id

By Mark Anthony Neal

What Gray possesses is a distinct voice and even more distinct personality that has given her the kind of visibility that she could have never imagined-the gawky brown girl with the squeaky voice has perhaps “queered” our perceptions of “The Diva”.

Tuesday, March 7 2000

Gerald Levert: G

By Mark Anthony Neal

Gerald Levert is never gonna take the risks that say a D'Angelo or a Maxwell have and his music is never going to be mistaken for that of The O'Jay's and Gamble and Huff.

Sunday, January 1 1995

Gerald Levert: G

By Colin Ross

Gerald Levert returns with his second offering since a brief liaison with the R&B supergroup LSG (Johnny Gill & Keith Sweat).