LIVE In The Vocal Booth CD Review: Betty Wright and The Roots : The Movie | Tonight's Topic:Cutting Back for the Holidays
This Edition of LIVE In The Vocal Booth Show we rate and review along with YOU the listener Betty Wright's new release "The Movie " featuring The Roots
Here is our rating system:
5 Stars: It's blazing hot – on fire
4 Stars: It's a hot song – pump it up
3 Stars: It's alright-good song
2 Stars: Thanks for the album cut-what's next
1 Stars: I won't tell nobody about that if you don't…lets keep that a secret
Betty Wright and The Roots | The Movie
Betty Wright joins forces with The Roots for the release of her latest studio recording entitled, "Betty Wright: The Movie."
"Betty Wright: The Movie" serves up 14 earthy, funk-drenched soul anthems, all of which were co-written by Wright and co-produced by Wright, Ahimir “Questlove” Thompson of The Roots, and Angelo Morris. The album features guest performances by Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Joss Stone, and more.
Ms. Wright began singing at about the time she began walking: she started performing with Miami-based gospel The Echoes at age three and remained with them for the next seven years. She released her first single at age 13 and had her first bona-fide smash at 19: “Clean Up Woman,” which has become Wright’s signature song, vaulted to the top of the charts, earning her a gold record and the first of her fifteen eventual Grammy nominations.
From “Clean Up Woman” though the Grammy-winning “Where Is the Love,” Wright scored eleven Top-30 R&B hits and made music business history by becoming the first female artist to earn a gold record on her own label, Ms. B Records, with 1988’s Mother Wit.
Betty has been sampled by many including: Afrika Bambaataa, Color Me Badd, Lauren Hill, Tupac Shakur, and Snoop Dogg. She's toured with everyone from James Brown to Bob Marly, sung background vocals for the likes of Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson, has been mentor and vocal producer to Gloria Estefan, Joss Stone, even Beyonce, and has also served as vocal coach on P Diddy’s MTV series “Making The Band.”
Cutting Back for the Holidays
In this economy, how are you handling gift-giving for the season? It's a recession, and unless you're Richie Rich, the belt on your budget is slowly tightening. So, what will you do to get through this Christmas season? How are you cutting back or being creative? The LIVB crew have their game plan...what are yours? Lets swap ideas tonight, on "Live in the Vocal Booth".
LIVE In The Vocal Booth CD Review: Johnny Gill | Still Winning Tonight's Topic: Dealing with Tragedy
This Edition of LIVE In The Vocal Booth Show we rate and review along with YOU the listener Johnny Gill's new release "Still Winning"
Here is our rating system:
5 Stars: It's blazing hot – on fire
4 Stars: It's a hot song – pump it up
3 Stars: It's alright-good song
2 Stars: Thanks for the album cut-what's next
1 Stars: I won't tell nobody about that if you don't…lets keep that a secret
Johnny Gill | Still Winning
Nearly a quarter of a century after his ground breaking debut the true voice of R&B the timeless Johnny Gill has returned to reclaim his position atop of the music charts and to serve as a reminder that undeniable talent gets better with time. As if frozen and perfectly preserved for an entire new generation to love and appreciate the incomparable Johnny Gill is back sounding, writing, moving, and looking better than ever before. High praise maybe, but then again one need only look, listen, or merely observe the extremely humble crooner enter a room to know what ever the “It” factor is Johnny Gill possesses it. A legendary solo artist and member of two iconic R&B groups Johnny’s long list of chart topping hits includes: “Let’s Get the Mood Right”, “The Floor”, “Fair Weather Friend”, “Perfect Combination”, “Where Do We Go From Here”, “Can You Stand the Rain”, “Boys to Men”, “I’m Still Waiting”, “My, My, My”, “Rub You Down the Right Way”, Slow & Sexy”, “My Body”, and one of the most beloved wedding songs of all time “You For Me” that appeared on the soundtrack to Tyler Perry’s #1 blockbuster hit Madea’s Family Reunion. Credited with elevating New Edition to uncharted levels of greatness Johnny also used his remarkable voice to steer the all star trio L.S.G. that consisted of Keith Sweat and the late great Gerald Levert to platinum plus success.
Born in our nation’s capitol Washington, D.C. served as the rearing site for a music prodigy who honed his indelible singing skills with the gospel group Wings of Faith before being discovered by R&B great Stacy Lattisaw. The very definition of music excellence Johnny’s effortless range and power rather in the studio or on stage is what has allowed him to work with a who’s who list of A-1 superstars such as: Janet Jackson, StevieWonder, Shanice, R. Kelly, Boyz II Men, LA & Babyface, Jazz legend George Howard, and late funk pioneer Rick James. Cited numerous times over his brilliant career for outstanding contributions to the art’s and civic concerns Johnny was appointed National Spokesmen for the prestigious Points of Life movement that recognizes everyday men and women making a difference in their communities by then President George H.W. Bush Sr. Never one to sit idle Johnny is one of the few artists regardless of genres to tour consistently throughout their entire career. Touring most recently with the leads of New Edition Ralph Tresvant and Bobby Brown as one third of the super group Heads of State. However, it’s the massive buzz surrounding his latest project; the soon to be released album entitled “Still Winning” on Notifi Records and distributed through Fontana Distribution that has Johnny poised to change the face of music once again. Loaded with a bevy of instant classics like the cd’s debut single “In the Mood” written by Dave Young, Johnny, and Ralph Stacy along with “Black Box” written and produced by multiple Grammy winner’s Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, “Let’s Stay Together” written and produced by hit maker extraordinaire Bryan Michael Cox & J. Que, “It Would Be You” produced by Troy Taylor and written by R&B sensation Trey Songz, and “Been Loving You”, a song that reunites Johnny with L.S.G. group mate Keith Sweat and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Eddie Levert Setting the stage for an album
guaranteed to be at the top of both radio station’s and real music lovers’ playlist the world over. Generally considered the number one R&B crooner alive is a distinction well deserved by a true gentleman who will undoubtedly go down in the annals of music history as arguably the greatest singer to ever pick up a microphone. The Voice Johnny Gill.
Tonight's Topic:Dealing with Tragedy
We take so much for granted in our day to day life. We don’t value each day the way we should until tragedy strikes? Life can change in a moment and your so called normal life can be blown apart in ways you never imagined. How do you survive after loosing a child, or a parent? How do you come to grips with your faith when bad things happen to good people? Tonight the BKS Team will discuss tragedy and life there after. Please share your experiences and how you found peace and renewed hope after trying times. Don’t Miss The Live in the Vocal Booth Show 646-929-1530.
