Mahogany Soul perfectly describes the rich, deep, and lived-in music Angie Stone makes. This veteran singer/songwriter, who was one-third of rap trio Sequence, led acid-jazz combo Vertical Hold, and had a major hand in creating D'Angelo's Brown Sugar, follows up 1999's critically acclaimed Black Diamond with another collection of grown-up R&B that's sexy, satisfying, and smart. Along with (wo)manning the helm herself, Stone links up with like-minded visionaries. Chief among them are Raphael Saadiq, who produced the single "Brotha," which moves with a purposeful, rugged, old-soul swagger, and Andrea Martin, coproducer with Swizz Beatz on the vibrant and aching "Wish I Didn't Miss You," which features a dope "Backstabbers" loop and Stone's husky vocals. At 17 cuts, there's a bit of drag, but not enough to deter you from Stone's wise and determined ease, and on the gritty "Twenty Dollars," Stone gives all those R&B princesses something to really chew on. --Amy Linden
Mahogany Soul,Angie Stone,J-Records,Contemporary R&B,Pop,R&B,Soul,Soul/R & B,Soul/Reggae/Rhythm & Blues
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Mahogany Soul
Angie Stone Manufacturer: J-Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005PJFV Release Date: 2001-11-06 |
Tracks:
- Soul Assurance
- Brotha
- Pissed off
- 20 Dollars
- Snowflakes
- Easier Said Than Done
- Time of the Month
- What You Dyin' for?
- If It Wasn't
- Gotta Get to Know You Better
- Mad Issues
- Life Goes on
- Heat
- Bottles & Cans
- More Than a Woman
- Make Love
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Mahogany Soul perfectly describes the rich, deep, and lived-in music Angie Stone makes. This veteran singer/songwriter, who was one-third of rap trio Sequence, led acid-jazz combo Vertical Hold, and had a major hand in creating D'Angelo's Brown Sugar, follows up 1999's critically acclaimed Black Diamond with another collection of grown-up R&B that's sexy, satisfying, and smart. Along with (wo)manning the helm herself, Stone links up with like-minded visionaries. Chief among them are Raphael Saadiq, who produced the single "Brotha," which moves with a purposeful, rugged, old-soul swagger, and Andrea Martin, coproducer with Swizz Beatz on the vibrant and aching "Wish I Didn't Miss You," which features a dope "Backstabbers" loop and Stone's husky vocals. At 17 cuts, there's a bit of drag, but not enough to deter you from Stone's wise and determined ease, and on the gritty "Twenty Dollars," Stone gives all those R&B princesses something to really chew on. --Amy LindenCustomer Reviews:
Great Great come back cd after Black Diamond.......2007-05-18
If you are looking for more good music, check out Chrisette Michele's...I Am..and Lina's...The Inner Beauty Movement.
Plan Ole good music.......2006-03-14
Baby making music.......2006-02-17
ONLY GAVE 5 STARS BECAUSE ***10 STARS*** is not an option!!.......2005-12-21
it deserves 5 stars for brotha alone.......2005-08-24
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Mahogany
Diana Ross Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004TRSG Release Date: 2000-06-13 |
Tracks:
- Theme: Do You Know Where You're Going To - Diana Ross
- Feeling Again - Michael Masser
- You Don't Ever Have To Be Alone - Michael Masser
- Can You Hear It In My Music - Michael Masser
- Christian's Theme - Michael Masser
- After You - Michael Masser
- Theme: Do You Know Where You're Going To (Instrumental) - Michael Masser
- My Hero Is A Gun - Michael Masser
- Cat Fight - Michael Masser
- Erucu - Jermaine Jackson/Don Daniels
- Let's Go Back To Day One - Patrice Holloway/Gloria Jones
- Tracy - Gil Askey
- She's The Ideal Girl - Patrice Holloway/Gloria Jones
- Sweets (And Other Things) - Gil Askey
- Mahogany Suite - Michael Masser
Customer Reviews:
Guilty Pleasure..........2004-01-26
This album soundtrack as a whole is powerful, colourful, fun and larger than life.
Diana, What Were You Thinking?.......2003-12-07
A beautiful piece of work..........2002-11-23
The Michael Masser produced tracks (that begin the album with Diana Ross' vocal version of "Do You Know Where You're Going To") are the most stirring pieces full of captivating melodies and dramatic orchestration. A highlight of this album is "My Hero Is A Gun". It's a tense piece where orchestral effects come together with contemporary funk elements, a common combination in those days, but one that ranks as a classic.
Towards the end of the album things continue to become more funk-oriented. Starting with "Erucu", an awesome contribution written and produced by Jermaine Jackson. The groove continues into the Gil Askey produced tracks ("Let's Go Back To Day One" and "She's The Ideal Girl") which all make for a nice change of pace. Gil Askey also contributes a little bit of mellow lite-jazz in "Tracy" and "Sweets..".
Things end with the "Mahogany Suite" which is essentially a different, more spacious arrangement of the "Mahogany Theme" (Do You Know Where You're Going To) which effectively brings it to a sweeping dramatic finish.
Overall, a classic soundtrack on it's own. Maybe someday I'll rent the movie!
I now have the compact disc format of this cd. I can live :).......2000-10-22
Restoring a fine piece of 'Mahogany'.......2000-08-13
"Mahogany", a bittersweet story that rejoices and basks in the excesses of fame and fashion that at the same time points to its tragic aspects in its lead character's isolation, is told elegantly through the device of projection in "Do You Know Where You're Going To?". It is as though Diana is asking Billie Dee the same question that Whitney-through another Michael Masser vehicle-would ask some 12 years later:" Didn't We Almost Have it All?". The trade-offs are bittersweet if one's success is in vain-as all success ultimately is; the struggles are ultimately self-serving and alienate those around Diana who watch Diana-both on screen and off-slog her way to the top.
Autobiographically poignant, Diana transfers that sense of isolation that she feels onto Billie Dee, who feels the same way: "Do you know where you're going to/Do you like the things that life is showing you?/Where are you going to?" The soundtrack exudes Masser's flair for the romantic movie balladry and his take on Hollywood circa early 20th century: more of the string laden, lush cinematic balladry prevails throughout a la "Feeling Again" alternated with occassionally jazzy numbers such as "Cat Fight"
Some of the material was a bellwhether for later Ross collaborations with Michael Masser, as all consummate Ross fan would concur. For instance, "After You", a Ron Miller composition, was its own lyrical muse after the soundtrack and became a song on the Diana Ross album that fetured the "Theme from Mahogany" as well as "Love Hangover". "My Hero is Gun", one of the instrumentals, became the overture for "An Evening With Diana Ross" which, incidentally, precedes her first vocal pieces on that television special entitled "Here I Am( I Wouldn't Change a Thing".
Pre his fabulous "Don't Take It Personal" single, Jermaine Jackson also offers a vocal on "She's the Ideal Girl." In light of the fact that it has only one Diana Ross solo, ir reached a U.S peak of #19 on the album charts, an astounding feat if you consider the movie itself was a commercial dud. Berry Gordy, the movie's director,upon the theatrical release was indicted by Time Magazine for wasting one of America's national treasures. However Clive Davis, formerly president of Arista, indicted the Academy Awards for not nominating "Do You Know where You're Going to?", calling into question the integrity of the Oscar committee and its racial biases and hailing Diana and her delivery as triumphant. After all, it was all about the drama, baby.
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Mahogany Brown
Moodymann Manufacturer: Peacefrog ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00007J4SW Release Date: 2002-12-17 |
Tracks:
- Radio
- Sunshine
- On the Run
- M.E.A.N.D.N.J.B.
- Mahogany Brown
- Me and My People's Eyes
- Stoneodenjoe
- Joy, Pt. 3 - Moodymann,
- Black Sunday
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Love Zone
Mahogany Blue Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000008I19 Release Date: 1993-05-25 |
Tracks:
- Affair
- Misty Eyed
- Free (To Be Me)
- If You Want to Get It (Get It Right)
- Wait a Minute
- Pride
- Brother, If You Can Hear This Song
- I.O.U.
- Long Overdue
- Who Broke in and Stole Your Heart
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Mahogany Angel
ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00006LI6U Release Date: 2002-06-11 |
Tracks:
- Mahogany Angel (CD Version)
- Mahongay Angel (Radio Edit)
- Yellow Brick Road (CD Version)
- Color My Spirit (CD Version)
Album Description
R&B mixed with a little jazz and rap with deep spiritually based lyrics. Taken from the upcoming CD, Coloring Book.
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Feelin Real Good
Wade Love Manufacturer: Mahogany Love Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0002Z0RLK Release Date: 2004-08-27 |
Tracks:
- Wade Love On Ya Stereo
- You're The Best
- Feelin Real Good
- You Are
- Oh I Love You So
- Clap Your Hands
- What's Going On
- Go Get It
- I Will Always Love You
- Summerday
- Haven't I Been Good To You
- Sorry
- Rock It Shake It
- Come On Girl
Album Description
This music is all about feeling good.. it is mix of R&B, Hip-hop, Easy Listening, and Pop... the music is smooth and urban. The lyrics have a message even if that message is to feel good.. you will definetly enjoy.
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Mahogany Soul
Angie Stone Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005MI8C Release Date: 2001-12-12 |
Tracks:
- Soul Insurance
- Brotha
- Pissed Off
- More Than A Woman
- Snowflakes
- Wish I Didnt Miss You
- Easier Said Than Done
- Bottles And Cans
- The Ingredients Of Love
- What U Dyin For
- Makings Of You (Interlude)
- Mad Issues
- If It Wasnt
- 20 Dollars
- Life Goes On
- The Heat (Outro)
- Brotha Part II (Remix Featuring Eve & Alicia Keys)
- Time Of The Month (Bonus Track)
- Makin' Me Feel (Japanese Only Bonus Track)
Album Description
Japanese edition of the accomplished neo-soul queen's second solo outing. Includes two exclusive bonus tracks, the highly sought after Remix of 'Brotha Pt.II featuring Alicia Keys & Eve' & 'Makin' Me Feel'. Also included on this 19 track edition is the USAlbum Details
Japanese Version featuring Two Bonus Tracks: "Time of the Month", and "Makin Me Feel".Customer Reviews:
Refreshingly soulful.......2004-02-28
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Mahogany Soul
Angie Stone Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0006SLD70 Release Date: 2005-02-07 |
Album Details
Japanese Release Featuirng a Bonus Track: 'makin Me Feel'.
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Mahogany
Mahogany Manufacturer: Walhalla ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000LE1EG4 Release Date: 2006-12-26 |
Album Description
Digitally remastered reissue of this long-lost British Blues Rock rarity from 1969. Walhalla. 2006.Album Details
British Blues Rock from 1969.
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Mahogany Soul
Angie Stone Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000844GF Release Date: 2003-03-03 |
Album Details
Japanese Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Makin Me Feel".Christian Music:
- Mary [Enhanced]
- Music of My Mind [Original recording remastered]
- My Girl: The Very Best of the Temptations [Original recording remastered]
- My Name Is Joe
- No More Drama [Extra tracks]
- On How Life Is
- One Step Forward
- Original Musiquarium I [Original recording remastered]
- PART III
- Private Dancer: Centenary [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]
Christian Music
Ravel: Chamber Music/Debussy: Chamber Music [Import]
Perfect Blue [CD-single] [Import]