Jr. Blu

Tony Sullivan (CDBaby)

Welcome to the Science of Soul, back live after my three week trip to the United States, but I'm still struggling to catch up with all the new music, but fear not, I will be on the case later this week ready for the next edition.
My Featured Artist this week is a young man by the name of Jr. Blu, I have selected three of his real smooth tracks that I hope you will enjoy. There's new music from Shreveport's favorite Son Tony Sullivan, who is currently working with a former member of Harold Melvin & The Bluenotes, by the name of Jerry Cummings and the results are pretty impressive I must say.

Got a chance to see The O'Jays last week in Battle Creek, Michigan, and I never need an excuse to play them so I have included solo projects from each member. Listen out for the current single from Joe Tex II, in case you missed it a few weeks back. OK ,on with the music ... enjoy and spread the word and last but by no means least A BIG THANK YOU TO MICKEY NOLD for keeping everything running while I was away. I would be lost without his efforts [ yeah - I got stung by a wasp for my efforts :-( ] .

Sunday's Playlist 11/09/2016

Hour One 

Shabbaz - Will You Be There

Anthony Hamilton - Spend Some Time

Bobby Womack - I Can Understand It

The Whispers - Butta

Fred Bolton - Must Be Jelly

Eric Nolan Grant - Reminds Me Of You 

Jr. Blu - My Baby

Jr. Blu - Missing You

Joe Tex II  & Shay Hyter - Hold On 

Tony Sullivan - Oh What A Woman

Steven Russell Harts - Sex Flick

Jackie Wilson - Where There Is Music

Donald Lee Richardson - I've Learned My Lesson 

Hour Two
Walter Williams - Love Wont Let Me Wait 
Eddie Levert - I Dont Wanna Be The One
Frankie Beverley & Maze - Call On Me 
Isaac Carree - Chances
Jr. Blu - If There's Anybody Here 
Micheal Jackson - Love Never Felt So Good
Gregory Porter - I'm On My Way To Harlem
Curtis Mayfield - You Mean Everything To Me 
Bloodstone - Something Missing
The O'Jays - Let Me Into Your World 
William DeVaughn - You Can Do It
Sam Dees - Secret Admirer 
Vasti Jackson - I'm Still In Love With You  

Jr. Blu biography:
Bright and energetic, this new artist and performer has combined a soulful, sultry sound with pulsating lyrics and driving melodies in his music.  Presently residing in Cleveland, Mississippi, JR Blu was born June 2, 1982 at the Bolivar County Hospital in Cleveland, Mississippi. The only son of William and Clara Fonville, William Fonville Jr., also known as JR Blu, grew up in nearby Ruleville, Mississippi. As a youth he participated in sports thru Junior High School but then found his true love at Ruleville Central High School and her name was music. That's when he picked up the saxophone and joined the Ruleville Central Marching Band. His sophomore year he became the Drum Major and for the next three years he led the "Little Sonic Boom" in their performances.

However before leaving Junior High School, he forged an invaluable connection that would create an underlying passion that has fueled his soul 'til this very day. Blu and five of these friends formed a gospel group called "Rising Sons." During his years at RCH he began to hone his skills as a lyricist spending countless hours with pen and pad. While there he joined the school's Gospel Choir and through his stellar performance he was offered a scholarship in music to Mississippi Valley State University, where he was also a part of the MVSU Gospel Choir and the Jazz Combo. More at cdbaby