Soul Food....All you need is Soul: Noisettes

These are my favorites albums of 2009. And as I’m really not good at making lists , this is not classified in order of preference.

RES-BLACK.GIRLS.ROCK!

Since “How I do”, I’ve been expecting Res’s new album.Here it is with Black.Girls.Rock! Member of Idle Warship with Talib Kweli and Graph Nobel, Res gave this album for free download this year .I’m glad we finally have the chance to listen to it.You can listen to this album all way through ( And by the way if you don’t have “How I do” get it !!! ).

I really love this album and it’s pretty damn good!!!

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Favorites tracks:On my way,Bittersweet,By myself,Angry

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WALE-ATTENTION DEFICIT

From what I’ve already heard of Wale my expectations were actually high about this album and he didn’t disappoint me.Olubowale Victor Folarin, aka Wale, provides us an album with appearances by Lady Gaga, Marsha Ambrosius, Chrisette Michele, Jazmine Sullivan or K’Naan and production handled by Mark Ronson or the Neptunes.From “Mama told me” to “ Beautiful Bliss” (feat. Melanie Fiona & J. Cole), this album is consistent and great. I like Wale’s flow and he got some great lines too.

Favorites tracks:Shades (feat Chrisette Michele),Diary (feat Marsha Ambrosius),TV on the Radio (feat K’naan)

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JUST JACK-ALL NIGHT CINEMA

I’ve been introduced to this London musician by a friend of mine and I enjoyed the discovery.This album is Just Jack’s third studio album.

'All Night Cinema' is a beautifully constructed collection of 11 songs from a young writer of talent .

Favorites tracks:253,the Day I Died,Blood

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CHOKLATE-TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

“To whom it may concern” is Choklate’s second album and listening to it is as comforting as eating chocolate ( I know I know easy one :)).

I’ve been following her since her first album and I was really glad to see her release a second one.Her music is very positive.

It’s funky, it has Soul and ballads and it’s definitely one of my 2009 favorites albums!!

Choklate Fever Live here

Favorites tracks:Grown Folk,6.8 Billion,Call It Good,Suns out

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PETE YORN & SCARLETT JOHANSSON-BREAK UP

I didn’t need another reason to feel nothing but jealousy for Ms Johansson. She’s obviously gorgeous, the girl can act and apparently she can sing too!!

This album is a real surprise to me as I was already disappointed by the actress’s first attempt to join the Music industry with a Tom Waits’s covers album.But with Pete Yorn it looks like she found her musical soul mate.

Relator Live here

Favorites tracks:Relator,I Don’t Know What To Do,Someday

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KID CUDI-MAN ON THE MOON:THE END OF THE DAY

First of all this is not a Hip-Hop album, it’s something else well it’s “Cudiesque”.You don’t see very often “Hip-Hop” album with songs featuring MGMT or Ratatat nor with Lady Gaga’s samples.This is something different!!( I am definitely falling in love with the Hip-Hop new generation).I wouldn’t have labeled him “Hip-Hop” though.

Anyway who cares if it’s “Hip-Hop”, “Electro”,”Trip –Hop'” or “Alternative” this is GOOD!!!

Favorites tracks:Make her say,Pursuit of Happiness,Soundtrack 2 my life,Is there any Love,Alive ( Nightmare)

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CALVIN RICHARDSON-FACTS OF LIFE:THE SOUL OF BOBBY WOMACK

One of these two names has to have drawn your attention…

Calvin Richardson is unfortunately one of the most underrated soul singer.His voice is just simply heaven sent. And him covering Bobby Womack it’s just a masterpiece, simply a must-have.This album is so beautiful and soulful and inspired ( I can go on and on like that for a loooong time).

So to sum up, this is one of the most soulful album of 2009.

My review here

Favorites tracks:Woman got to have it,Love has finally come at last,I’m trying to prove my love to you

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CHRISETTE MICHELE-EPIPHANY

I heart so much Chrisette Michele that I don’t know where should I start.

I already knew that her voice is amazing. I already knew that her songs had great lyrics but I’m still surprised on how much I love to hear her sing!! Her first album was already a huge success and critically acclaimed and so did this second album…

Well a song worth a thousand words click here

Favorites tracks:All I ever think about, Epiphany,Porcelain Doll, Blame It On Me

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NOISETTES-WILD YOUNG HEARTS

I know they’re in the “Discoveries Part I” post but this album is so good it’s one of my favorites.

To read “The discoveries Part I” click here

Favorites tracks:Never Forget You, Don’t Upset The Rhythm,Every Now And Then,Atticus

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TO BE CONTINUED… :)

My musical trip this year has been rich in discoveries.Some of these artists deserve a better and wider media coverage and some already has it.

JASON DAMATO

My favorite, I have nothing but L-O-V-E for him!!! This Californian folk/soul singer , “son of a preacher man” is my #1 discovery of 2009.I love his songs his lyrics and I really think he deserves a wider media coverage.His talent deserves to be known.His songs are refreshing .Sometimes I find myself singing the songs or humming them without noticing i'm doing it.It took me a while to figure out what was my favorite song and I still don’t have one favorite!!With his life philosophy comes great lyrics and with his voice comes great songs.His EP is available on Itunes and Amazon and you really should have it !!!!! ( I’m so happy I have a physical copy !!! lol ) Apart from being a great artist he’s also a so nice person. I got to admit that one of my fantasy is Jason Damato singing and playing guitar +beach+fire camp (lol a girl can dream!!).Watch the videos and you’ll understand why I love him so much !!!

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NOISETTES

At this point of 2009 you should have heard about Noisettes.If not where have you been ??!!!!

The second album “ Wild Young Hearts” of this London band has been released on April 2009 and has been on heavy rotation so far .I totally heart the style of the singer Shingai Shoniwa.Her voice got me the first time I heard the band perform and since then I wonder why they get so much attention worldwide only now .

If you really haven’t heard of them check it out NOW!!

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MATEO

I discovered Mateo a night I was bored and just watching videos on YouTube ( I know you’ve been there too!) and I fell in love with one song of his “ Ooh N love” and then I saw the “ Get to know me “ video and I listened to it all night long .I really like his voice and it’s so rare now to find somebody just singing R&B not R&B/dance/electro and it feels good .