Rahsaan Patterson

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Stevie Wonder's influence is especially obvious in the music of 23-year-old Rahsaan Patterson, who not only imitates the syncopated keyboard phrasing of his hero's records but also impersonates Wonder's vocal tone as well. Sometimes the similarities are too close for comfort. Fortunately, Patterson comes up with chorus melodies that sound as catchy as his model's without sounding like any Wonder song in particular. "Stop By" uses old-fashioned wah-wah guitar and slap-funk bass to create a compelling push-and- pull rhythm that the singer elaborates into a giddy chorus of infatuation. "Joy," Patterson's a cappella tribute to his New York church roots, finds the young vocalist holding his own with the singers of Take 6. Even the three numbers that Patterson didn't cowrite boast strong, Wonder-ful hooks, but the best are found in the seven songs cowritten by Patterson and his keyboardist Jamey Jaz. --Geoffrey Himes

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Average customer rating: Great Artist that got over-looked. Solid Debut of Simplicity Good Grown-Folks Music Great songwriting and Great Vocals............ Outstanding

Rahsaan Patterson Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Love in Stereo After Hours The Colored Section Van Hunt Subject ASIN: B000002P4V Release Date: 1997-01-28

Tracks:

1. Stop By
2. Spend The Night
3. Where You Are
4. So Fine
5. Stay a While
6. Come Over
7. Can't We Wait A Minute
8. Joy
9. My Sweetheart
10. One More Night
11. Don't Wanna Lose It
12. Tears Ago
13. Ain't No Way
14. Soul Free

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Stevie Wonder's influence is especially obvious in the music of 23-year-old Rahsaan Patterson, who not only imitates the syncopated keyboard phrasing of his hero's records but also impersonates Wonder's vocal tone as well. Sometimes the similarities are too close for comfort. Fortunately, Patterson comes up with chorus melodies that sound as catchy as his model's without sounding like any Wonder song in particular. "Stop By" uses old-fashioned wah-wah guitar and slap-funk bass to create a compelling push-and- pull rhythm that the singer elaborates into a giddy chorus of infatuation. "Joy," Patterson's a cappella tribute to his New York church roots, finds the young vocalist holding his own with the singers of Take 6. Even the three numbers that Patterson didn't cowrite boast strong, Wonder-ful hooks, but the best are found in the seven songs cowritten by Patterson and his keyboardist Jamey Jaz. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

Great Artist that got over-looked........2007-03-15

I bought this CD and cannot stop listening to it. I was very pleased with his singing and song writing skills. This is one male artist that did not get the recognition and promotion that he deserved for this album.
What a shame. There are fans out there that know of his work and will continue to support him, such as myself. This album should have went platinum.

Ardelia PK

Solid Debut of Simplicity.......2007-02-03

What captivates me the most about Rahsaan Patterson is his voice, and the way he uses it. He is blessed with a unique, strong voice. With his solid debut, his voice shines the entire time. I enjoyed this album, but his later works definitely show growth and maturity in his voice as well as his lyrics. If I were to describe Patterson's debut in one word, I would use "simple". Nothing about this album is overdone, the lyrics are good but profound, the production is solid but not the best, and the overall feel of the album is nice and laid back. I always appreciate live instruments on an album. To me, it personalizes the album and the sound of the artist, as opposed to a studio made beat with repetitive loops.
"Where You Are" and "Can't We Wait A Minute" are easily the most outstanding songs on the album. "Can't We Wait A Minute", lyrically, is the best song on the album. This song is about a man being in love for the first time, and his inability to believe just how good it feels. He just wants to stay in that moment of being in love. This song moves me with every listen. "Where You Are" is one of the many mid tempo tracks found on Rahsaan Patterson's debut. This song is about a man who is insecure financially, but striving to make more money so he can keep the relationship between he and his woman in tact. "Stop By" and "Stay Awhile" are both mediocre mid tempo tracks. Both contain heavy bass and a silky sound by Patterson. "Tears Ago" is one of the better songs on the album, which is about nostalgia in a past relationship. I really appreciate how Patterson expanded his voice on this song. "Soul Free" is another great number, it definitely stands out on this album. This album is about being free as it's title reveals. I always enjoy and appreciate acapellas from artists and here, Patterson gives us "Joy". He gives us a beautiful falsetto and a creative vocal arrangement with this song. It's about the goodness of God; it's very heartfelt.
Rahsaan Patterson is an extremely talented musical artist. He wrote and produced most of the material on this debut of his. Not many artists can showcase such talent on their first album. He is one of the best artists of our time and he needs to be heard more frequently on radio and in video. I recommend this album to those who enjoy a nice male singing voice, live instruments, and a mellow feel.

Mikeisha's Top 5.

1. Where You Are
2. Cant We Wait A Minute
3. Soul Free
4. Joy
5. One More Night

Good Grown-Folks Music.......2007-01-18

I purchased this CD when it was first released. One of my young neighbor aksed to borrow it after hearing it blasting from my car everytime I pulled in the driveway. I was happy to turn him on to some good music. Unfortunatley, Hurricane Katrina caused me to lose contact with my neighbor-friend and my C.D. I'm purchasing this one again because I remember how much I enjoyed it. This is a rejuvinating yet relaxing (in that neo-soul kinda way) C.D. Hope to see Rahsaan live again at the Essence Fest.

Great songwriting and Great Vocals...................2007-01-14

This was my joint back in 98. The whole thing is a smash. Just put it on and chill. Nuff Said.

Outstanding.......2006-11-09

I would buy this CD again. I bought it about 3 months ago and I can not stop listening to it. Rahsaan is not getting recognized for this CD and what a shame!

Average customer rating: A very strong Stive Wonder Influence A Man that can really sing and write songs. Jazzy... Ehhhhh, It's okay. A Travesty That This CD and This Artist Is Virtually Ignored!!

Love in Stereo Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rahsaan Patterson After Hours The Love Experience The Colored Section Subject ASIN: B000028TU9 Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

1. Treat You Like A Queen
2. Sure Boy
3. It's Alright Now
4. Do You Feel The Way I Do
5. Friend Of Mine
6. The Day
7. It Ain't Love
8. Humor
9. The Moment
10. So Right
11. Any Other Love
12. Get Here

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Rahsaan Patterson's Love in Stereo was the most exhilarating and, certainly, the most overlooked R&B release of 1999. It's confounding why an album so jubilant, so self-assured, and so unequivocally soulful didn't even garner a top 10 hit for the multitalented Patterson, who wrote, produced, and sang on all 12 of its inspired tracks. Laden with unforgettable hooks, blissful melodies, and fat, luscious grooves, the songs on Patterson's sophomore release reveal a reverence for the past, namely the glorious 1970s albums of Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, and Curtis Mayfield. But, crooning in a crystalline tenor, the native New Yorker creates a funky-yet-meditative sound that's all his own. Patterson mixes in gospel stylings ("The Day"), horn-driven funk à la Earth, Wind & Fire ("Any Other Love"), and political commentary ("Treat You Like A Queen," which speaks to the issue of domestic violence), while conveying a sentiment sorely lacking in much of today's monotonous R&B playing field: pure musical uplift. --Sylvia W. Chan

Customer Reviews:

A very strong Stive Wonder Influence.......2007-06-07

This is the only album I have of his but, I think it might be his best. The reason I have not run out to buy his other cd's is because, some of his songs are the same from one album to the next but, he is still a good artist. An example of this is, Get Here on this album and Where you Are on the last, same song! also two songs on his After Hours album, So Hot and Burnin same song!. Ok on a positive note, the song writing is top notch and......

A Man that can really sing and write songs........2007-03-01

I finally bought this CD and I really like it. He is a good singer and the music compliments each song. He is sooo under-rated and I can't believe why. I would love to see him in Concert. He songs are really soothing and funky. I hope he will be around a long time bring us this good music. We need good male singers that can sing and peform without taking off their clothes to get attention. His album should have had more publicity.

Ardelia Parker-Killings

Jazzy..........2007-02-10

Soulful, pop, rock and more rolled up into one. There is nothing more I can say about Rahsaan Patterson's work other than if you don't have his CD's you are missing out on some great music. Ten stars, change the rating system.

M.Cobbs

Ehhhhh, It's okay. .......2006-06-06

I have to confess. As steadfast to my own opinions on music, and as contrarian and elitist I feel that I am when discerning great music from [...], I can still be swayed by old fashioned hype. Rahsaan Patterson's "Love In Stereo" is a perfect example of what can happen when you buy into the hoopla. Now don't take this wrong. This brother is ultra talented and a hell of a fine singer, but ultimately the product's gotta stand up to the praise. That being said, this album's not bad, it's just not that good. Not from a musical standpoint, because the playing is funky and phenomenal throughout. A tight band, well written lyrics, and solid production (Sure Boy & Treat You Like A Queen are nice) usually makes for a banger. In this case inexplicably, it all fails to gel for me. I think my biggest hang-ups are the lack of replay value and the absence of a kick a** ballad, a must for my tastes. I honestly cannot see myself reaching for this album for repeat listens. As much as I love strong "neo-soul" music, as far as albums go, I'd rather listen to any of Jill Scott's, Kindred's or Kem's releases before "Love In Stereo". Hell, give me D'Angelo's "Voodoo" (the genre's gold standard imo) or Bilal's "First Born Second" all day every day.

Much of this release sounds a lot like what one might hear at a good open mic function or a nice soul cafe. Strong enough to grab your interest, just not quite good enough to keep it. I must tell you that this is my first purchase of RP's. I saw him on Tom Joyner's show one night, and he killed it. He reminds me greatly of Stokely from Mint Condition who is one of my top male singers in the game. I got curious, and read the reviews here, and decided I'd grab one of his early works to start. This time I'll pick up one of his later albums. I'm hoping I won't be dissapointed. He's way too talented to let me down again. At least I'm hoping.

A Travesty That This CD and This Artist Is Virtually Ignored!!.......2006-02-09

Rahsaan Patterson is a great talent who has
released 3 great albums of material since 1997..
but this one, to my ear, is the best so far!
It's a shame that only a small few really know
about this guy who can write, arrange, produce,
play multiple instruments and sing his natural
you-know-what off!
He has a lot of Chaka Khan in his phrasing
and he has an unusally high voice for a man
to some people and most of black radio will
only play a select few of his cuts late at night....
what a waste!
The highlights of this CD are "It's Alright",
"Sure Boy", "The Day", and two others whose
titles escape me right now but this whole CD
is nice!...Trust!

I hate that he was dropped from his deal with
MCA/Universal last year and had to release his
latest "After Hours" on a european indie
that has little or no distibution so once again,
like this great album, he gets no love from
mainstream radio, video, etc.

Rahsaan and Jon B. are the most overlooked
talents in urban music today!

Average customer rating: Another good album by a great singer and writer. SO HOT!!! Fantastic Not The Best, But Still Good After Hours

After Hours Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Artistry Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Love in Stereo Rahsaan Patterson The Love Experience Outrun the Sky Van Hunt ASIN: B00065U0PO Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. The One For Me
2. I Always Find Myself
3. So Hot
4. Burnin'
5. Loving You
6. The Best
7. Don't Run So Fast
8. You Make Life So Good
9. Yeah, Yeah, Yeah
10. Separate
11. April's Kiss
12. Forever Yours
13. Sometimes (You Gotta Let Go) followed by Prelude: After Hours (Gone Is The Love)

Album Description

Rahsaan Patterson continues to redefine soul music with his third body-moving collection, "After Hours". The highly anticipated follow up to "Love In Stereo" and "Rahsaan Patterson," "After Hours" scintillates with smooth grooves, undeniable melodies and soaring vocals that can only be delivered by Patterson. Van Hunt, Jamey Jaz and Steve Hurley return as Patterson's core writing and production team, delivering a groove that will keep you moving after hours. Features the hits "The One For Me," "Separate," and "Yeah, Yeah, Yeah" plus 3 bonus tracks not featured on international versions.

Customer Reviews:

Another good album by a great singer and writer........2007-03-15

I have all three of his albums and this one I confider to be more jazzy and romantic. I still cannot believe that Rahsaan is not known worldwide because he has great singing and song writing skills that is being ignored. I wish that a major record company will take notice and sign him up. I love to hear him sing and always will. Some of the other male artists out there, don't have half the talent he has and they are making big bucks and well known. Rahsaan's music is real music that I can listen to all day. I am spreading the word about this Artist.

SO HOT!!!.......2007-02-10

Literally, I listen to all three of Rahsaan's CD daily while at work. I remember watching him on 'Kids Incorporated' some years ago in the '80's. He was an proformer then, not only can he sing his is a excellent songwriter as well. We have been listening to his work for years but did not know it, Rahsaan I love your work. I can't wait for the next CD, I know it will be just as HOT as 'After Hours'.

M.Cobbs

Fantastic.......2006-11-09

I am very fortunate to have come upon Rahsaan's music by chance. This CD is outstanding. I am a new fan!!! I bought Rahsaan Patterson first and could not stop listening to it so I just had to buy this CD. My ears are singing praise!!!

Not The Best, But Still Good.......2006-07-02

If I haven't listened to his former two albums,I would give 5 stars without hesitate...But still a good album! His vocal is sooooooo incredible! Funky Guy..

Great tracks: One For Me,I Always Find Myself,So Hot, Loving You, The Best, You Make Life So Good, Seperate, Yeah Yeah Yeah...Huh,Almost every one!

After Hours.......2006-04-10

This album features stellar vocals, beautiful lyrics and exceptional overall production so why has the mainstream not heard of this artist? I agree with a previous reviewer's comment that there seems to be a conspiracy to silence the truly talented neo-soulsters but Rahsaan Patterson just keeps rolling out terrific albums.

As I listen to this disc again & again, I feel sad that another breakthrough talent, John Legend has received all kinds of accolades and press while Rahsaan is known largely within the wide circle of fans who know how truly magnificent & consistently excellent his music is. I'm not knocking John Legend but it's sad to think that because of whose "crew" one hangs with an automatic pass is given while other equally talented musician/songwriter/singers in r&b are ignored by the mainstream.

I especially loved the tracks Rahsaan worked on with Van Hunt. These two collaborate so well & the sound they create is funky, soulful & original which makes them stand out a little more from the other tracks.

My favorites are: SEPARATE, APRIL'S KISS (magnificent love song), THE ONE FOR ME, BURNIN', SOMETIMES (YOU GOTTA LET GO), THE BEST, SO HOT & DON'T RUN SO FAST.

Rahsaan makes it hard to recommend which disc to get first for the uninitiated but in my opinion, LOVE IN STEREO was his best work followed very closely by this one then his debut. Frankly you can't go wrong by picking any one of his 3 releases first since they're all equally magnificent (hate to keep using this word but it fits this artist).

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After Hours Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Dome ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0001W0TGW Release Date: 2006-04-06

Tracks:

1. One for Me
2. I Always Find Myself
3. So Hot
4. Burnin'
5. Loving You
6. Best
7. Don't Run So Fast
8. You Make Life So Good
9. Yeah Yeah Yeah
10. Separate
11. April's Kiss
12. Forever Yours
13. Sometimes (You Gotta Let Go)/After Hours (Gone Is the Love)

Average customer rating: Are you ready for Russell Taylor?

Somewhere In Between Russell Taylor ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: I Am ASIN: B000LQAH56

Customer Reviews:

Are you ready for Russell Taylor?.......2007-06-23

Russell Taylor's music can be found comfortably nestled between the intense and raucous pentameter we call Rock and soulful, 70's inspired, Philadelphia grooves reminiscent of McFadden and Whithead. As hard as it was for me to come up with this definition for the man's music, it was even harder to decipher the man himself. Upon further review I found myself inspired at the way he has merged the chasms of his life to not only become complete physically but spiritually. It is this zen-like composure that I found most fascinating in his debut CD, Somewhere In Between.

He has carefully crafted a lifetime into his debut CD; experiences that in totality, have etched out a not-so-ordinary musical journey spanning Rock, Gospel, Soul, and R&B. Seamless in it's construct you might not realize that you have been taken to school, cleverly disguised in the form of 16 live studio tracks.

Are you ready for Russell Taylor? If you answered yes then you are more than a few steps ahead of me because Somewhere In Between is anything but. This CD is a commitment to the height of the Philadelphia sound. If you listen closely you will hear cues from the Stylistics, Billy Paul and Blue magic. This release is an unabashed homage to Philadelphia's rich past and a well constructed look into what's to come.

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Where You Are Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rahsaan Patterson ASIN: B000002Q2B Release Date: 1997-07-15

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After Hours ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000TII2KS

Product Description

After two critically acclaimed albums for MCA Records 1997's 'Rahsaan Patterson' and 'Love In Stereo' a couple of years later Rahsaan Patterson presents his much anticipated third album, 'After Hours'. After Hours presents a funkier side of Rahsaan's persona, and includes co-productions with Van Hunt, Jamey Jaz and Steve 'Silk' Hurley. The LA-based vocalist, songwriter and producer is often compared to other "neo soul" artists such as Maxwell, D'Angelo, Eric Bénet and Erykah Badu. He has written songs for artists such as Jody Watley and Tevin Cambell and co wrote Brandy's 1995 #1 hit, "Baby". 11 Tracks

Average customer rating: A GREAT Contemporary R & B Jam

Stop By Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Universal Music & VI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DWJ2 Release Date: 1997-03-25

Customer Reviews:

A GREAT Contemporary R & B Jam.......2007-05-08

This is a top down, windows open, BLAST at full volume classic jam. Patterson's intricate but not overdone vocal licks betray a love and knowledge of jazz instrumentalists. Get it, GET it, GET IT! This is one of those songs you never get tired of hearing.

Average customer rating: Welcome return! Come 'Round Rahsaan's Way, Baby Stop By! After Hours......Any Hour....By the Hour.... The Kid Does It Again Rahsaan Patterson, "After Hours"

After Hours Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Avex Trax Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music R&B | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002E4GOU Release Date: 2004-08-23

Tracks:

1. You Make Life So Good
2. So Hot
3. Don't Run So Fast
4. I Always Find Myself
5. Burnin'
6. One for Me
7. Loving You
8. Yeah Yeah Yeah
9. Separate
10. April's Kiss
11. Just Like Candy
12. Best

Customer Reviews:

Welcome return!.......2005-03-10

It took me a moment to really get into this CD. But once I stopped to listen to it, I came to love it just like I love the rest of Rahsaan's CD's. My all-time favorite is Love In Stereo - I don't think he will ever top that one! But, After Hours is standard Rahsaan Patterson. It's soulful, melodic, has nice grooves, beautiful lyrics....I could go on and on. I was very happy to see Mr. Patterson return to the music scene. I would like to say job well done. It is truly shameful that talented artists such as Rahsaan Patterson do not get as much radio play as they deserve. However, I was recently in Nashville, Tennessee (of all places) and the FM station there (92Q) played a cut off of this album. I almost crashed! I could not believe it! I am from Chicago where I RARELY hear a Rahsaan Patterson song on the radio. I was astonished and elated (all at the same time) to be hearing "Got me burnin, got me burnin....got me burnin..." I was, in fact, BURNIN'!! So, maybe there is hope after all......Perhaps the Rahsaan Pattersons of the world will begin to get their just due!

Come 'Round Rahsaan's Way, Baby Stop By!.......2004-11-18

This young man can sing his azz off! He is very UNDERRATED!

I saw him in concert this past summer in Chicago, and it was great.

Pick this cd up along with his other 2. You won't be disappointed.
He can also be found on various movie soundtracks, i.e. Hoodlum (song Streetlife)

After Hours......Any Hour....By the Hour...........2004-10-01

If ya'll looking for a well crafted cd look no further then Rahsaan Patterson-After Hours I brought this cd early in the summer and it hasn't left my cd player yet...This is a very hot cd the Man has some smokin' pipes and one of the best cd this year...Go cop this cd....This is the best yet..Not sure why he isn't a Huge Star......

The Kid Does It Again.......2004-09-09

I purchase the CD thur the amazon.uk.com website. the cd is collection of previously released singles and new one. it a true bagger. fav. on the cd are so hot, your the one for me , dont run so fast, lovin you,april kiss , straighten out ,and BUrning which stays on repeat in my cd player.
pick it up !!!

Rahsaan Patterson, "After Hours".......2004-09-06

This album isn't available in the US yet, but it is Rahsaan's best yet. Van Hunt returns to give Rahsaan a few songs such as the Stevie Wonder-esque 'The Best'. Although I heard a few of these songs before ('So Hot', 'You Make Life So Good' and 'The Only One for Me' are either from soundtracks or compilations released in 2002), the first two songs are extended versions on this album and 'The Only One for Me' is worth hearing again. 'I Always Find Myself' and 'April's Kiss' are my favorite songs on this album. I wish that this Kids Incorporated alum would get the recognition he deserves.

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After Hours Rahsaan Patterson Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000N0QH90 Release Date: 2004-08-17

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