MP3 Various Artists - Classic Detroit Style R&B

The Detroit Sound Is Back. Classic Detroit Style R&B is produced with the excitment we have all grown to love from Detroit. For those who wonder what happened to Motown and the Detroit Sound. With a taste of Memphis and The Philly Sound for your enjoyment

15 MP3 Songs
URBAN/R&B: Soul, URBAN/R&B: Motown

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Classic Detroit Style R&B, Blues, Jazz, Gospel & Funk

This Detroit CD features original performances by the group Bluestown featuring Tee Turner (a present day member of the Motown Singing Group The Miracles) in a soulful performance of âIf You Want It (Here It Is)â. A song reminiscent of Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett and Johnny Taylor.

Also featured on this CD is former Holland/Dozier/Holland Invictus recording artist and soul music legend Melvin Davis of the 8th Day, Arnell Carmichael from the group Raydio featuring Ray Parker Jr. and longtime Contours member Charles Davis. Allan Barnes former saxophonist from The Blackbyrds is featured thoughout the recording as well of a cache of excellent Detroit performers and musicians including: Jose Hamilton (if you like Marvin Gaye you will Joseâ vocal style), Anita Marie Hill, Ping Spells
Carl Robinson (guitarist and recording engineer for The Isley Brothers, and R.Kelly), Gerry Mallory, Scott Reo, Diane Mathis, Wyman Brown and former Parlet/ Parliment/Funkedelic vocalist Shirley Hayden who all help this musical voyage maintain a high energy.

Famed Motown producer/songwriter/engineer Clay McMurray (best known for Spyder Turnerâs version of Ben E.Kingâs âStand By Meâ and Gladys Knight & The Pips âIf I Were Your Womanâ) along with Tim King handle the bulk of the production chores. Local popular band Energy MC Square with Ufuoma Wallace are among the featured musicians.