Mary J Blige - Gratitude - VINYL LP

Hailed as Inchthe epitome of Southern SoulInch (VIBE) and a Inchbluesy stroke of brillianceInch (Okayplayer), with Incha voice molded by the gospel church and a near preternatural handling of the deep-down intensity of the bluesInch (KCRW), Miss Black America further expands Kirby's mission to reclaim her roots, and bring Mississippi music and culture to the masses. As Elton John recently proclaimed, Kirby is Inchdestined for great things,Inch and with this album, she turns the page on a profound and personal next chapter, daring listeners to hear the foot-stomping, humming and yearning, and transform those sounds into purpose and power.While Kirby has co-written and collaborated with everyone from Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney to Beyoncé, Black Thought, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, Donald Glover and more, cultivating millions of fans including Hayley Williams and countless others, Miss Black America is entirely her own. Choosing hymns over hits, stories over samples, and truth over trends, this project marks the most inspired work of her career, taking you from the Saturday cookout to the Sunday church service, while getting you through working for InchThe ManInch on Monday. It is blues and soul music for the future, and made for those who came before her the ancestors who danced, cried and sang on the land of the Dockery Plantation where she descends from, and where many credit as the birthplace of the Delta blues. Album Tracks 1. When You Coming Home 2. Bettadaze 3. Miss Black America 4. The Man 5. Thick N Country 6. Na$Ty 7. Under Pressure 8. Mama Don't Worry 9. Reparations 10. Jump the Broom 11. My People 12. Afromations

GERALD LEVERT - Part of Rhino's InchNow PlayingInch Series! - Gerald Levert's fans nicknamed him InchTeddy BearInch for his cozy and comforting voice and songs. The son of O'Jays leader Eddie Levert, Gerald broke through with his trio LeVert, then segued into a full-blown solo career. A quiet storm rider, he loved to luxuriate in the slow, romantic grooves, as these ten original recordings show. Album Tracks 1. Casanova - Levert 2. Baby Hold on to Me (With Eddie Levert, Sr.) 3. School Me 4. I'd Give Anything 5. Thinkin' Bout It 1. My Body - LSG 2. Taking Everything 3. Funny 4. U Got That Love (Call It a Night) 5. In My Songs