Regina Belle

Welcome to this weeks Science of Soul, today I will be featuring the new album from Englewood, New Jersey's own Ms Regina Belle called "The Day Life Began," and it's a classy affair filled with quality songs with Regina sounding better than ever. Gotta say the ladies are throwin' down right now, I guess the fella's are resting for a minute, lol.

One man who is keeping very busy is the Atlanta based Frank McKinney, in addition to his prolific production work he finds time to record himself. His latest release, "I Want Someone To Love Me For Me" is featured on this weeks playlist as is Saginaw, Michigan's Nelson Hairston, plus the man who is currently keeping London,

England, on the soul map KeJam ft. Terry Harris, I played one of the collaborations last week and thought why not share another today.

Sad to report another loss in our soul community Mic Gillette the man who's distinctive horn playing on the intro of Tower of Powers classic "Your Still A Young Man" died this week of a heart attack. Mic was a major part of Tower Of Power sound and success .. I send condolences to his family and all his TOP brothers.
I would like to thank you for all the great feed back I get for the show it makes it all worthwhile, But don't be shy if there is something out there I need to hear and play just let me know.
Ok it's music time enjoy..

Playlist for Sunday 24-01-2016

Hour One
Frank McKinney - I Want Somebody To Love Me For Me
Ty Causey - I Miss You
KeJam ft. Terry Harris - 2 Can Play
Nelson Hairston - Steppin To The Left
Sly Slick & Wicked - All I Want Is You
Morris Jefferson - One More Time
Tower of Power - Your Still A Young Man
Theo Huff - Soul Swing
Crystal Johnson - Come Home
Nicolas Bearde - Can We Pretend
Regina Belle - The Day Life Began
Regina Belle - Imperfect Love

Hour Two 

Isaac Hayes - A Few More Kisses To Go 

Terisa Griffin - Distant Lover

Joyce Elaine Yuille - It's Madness

Toni Redd - Holding On To Love

The Mad Lads - Destination 

Regina Belle - You

Soul Generation - Heaven Only Knows

Millie Jackson - Help Me Finnish My Song

Brian Mcknight - Love Of My Life

The Temptations - Special

The O'Jays - Let Me Make Love You

The Dells - Slow Motion

Regina Belle Biography:

New Jersey native Regina Belle has established an enviable two decade career on the strength of her beautifully sensuous, deep voice and a collection of hit songs in the Soul, Jazz and, more recently, Gospel genres.  Belle grew up singing Gospel and Soul while also playing multiple instruments. She then attended Rutgers University, where she studied both Jazz and Opera. Her big break came when she was introduced to the Manhattans and wound up touring with them and dueting with Gerald Alston on the group's "Where Did We Go Wrong" from their 1986 Back to Basics album. Both the song (which was produced by Bobby Womack) and her performance were great, and the music industry took notice, even if the public wasn't yet aware of this rising Soul star. More at Soultracks