PLATINUM MUSIC SHOP |  NEW RELEASES JULY - SEPTEMBER 2010

A.G. A.G. "EVERYTHING'S BERRI" CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
G.s prolific contributions to the culture have assembled a cast of
devoted, hungry and aggressive artists that parallel his own
talents. Including his protegees - a dynamic duo by the name of 950
Plus, that brings you back to the grit, honesty and drive that also
fueled an early Showbiz and A.G. Now preparing for two for the
release of Everythings Berri, A.G. has gained momentum, rather than
settled for being a rapper that once was.
Price: £10.99



ALEXANDER O'NEAL - FIVE QUESTIONS: NEW JOURNEY CD ALBUMALEXANDER O'NEAL - FIVE QUESTIONS: NEW JOURNEY CD ALBUM
Male R&B/Soul
With Five Questions - The New Journey, O'Neal brings fresh
songwriting tohis classic soul funk sound. Whether you're looking
for smooth, romantic jams, or just want to groove on the
dancefloor, you'll have it in all these tracks.
Price: £10.99



BRIAN CULBERTSON - XII CD ALBUMBRIAN CULBERTSON - XII CD ALBUM
Jazz
Brand new release from Brian Culbertson, guests include Avant,
Faith Evans, Kenny Lattimore, Brian McKnight & Earl Klugh!!
Price: £10.99



BRITISH ARE COMING - VARIOUS ARTISTS CD ALBUMBRITISH ARE COMING - VARIOUS ARTISTS CD ALBUM
Gospel
An international gospel compilation featuring the best gospel
artists in England.
Click picture for track listing.
Price: £12.99



BUN B - TRILL O.G. CD ALBUMBUN B - TRILL O.G. CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Bun B's 3rd and final of his Trillogy series! Guests include Drake,
Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Trey Songz & many others!
Price: £10.99



BUSY SIGNAL BUSY SIGNAL "DOB" CD ALBUM
Reggae
Check out the new release from Busy Signal, lots of dancehall
tracks and a great Caribbean sound! First single on radio is
''Summn' A Guh Gwaan'' that features Bounty Killer!
Click picture for track listing.
Price: £10.99



CAPONE N NOREAGA CAPONE N NOREAGA "WAR REPORT 2 THE" CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Long awaited and highly anticipated follow-up to the Rap duo's 1997
classic The War Report. Capone -n-Noreaga established themselves in
the late '90s as the voice of the streets. Now, they are back and
offering the same true-to-life tales of struggle and victory.
Features guest appearances from Faith Evans, Raekwon, Nas, The Lox
and Busta Rhymes.
Price: £10.99



DRU HILL - INDRUPENDENCE DAY CD ALBUMDRU HILL - INDRUPENDENCE DAY CD ALBUM
Male R&B/Soul
Although it is their first studio akbum in 8 years, multi-platinum
group Dru Hill is reunited to claim all the adoration, curiosity
and headlines of the fans who have never forgotten them or their
musical legacy. No w they are back and together they equal the
perfect blend of soulful R&B, Rock, Hip-Hop, and Romance on this
their forth album.
Click picture for track listing.
Price: £10.99



EPIK EPIK "OUT THA BLUE" CD ALBUM
Male R&B/Soul
EPIK.s latest venture entitled .Out Tha Blue. is his first full-
length independent release. The album allows the listener to catch
a glimpse of where R&B music will soon be going thanks to this soul-
grabbing artist.
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Price: £10.99



ERNIE SMITH ERNIE SMITH "BEST OF ERNIE SMITH ORIGINAL MASTERS" CD ALBUM
Reggae
A cultural phenom is how he is regarded in Jamaica! Here's his best
of from the original masters!
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Price: £10.99



EXILE - AM/FM CD ALBUMEXILE - AM/FM CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
AM/FM is a collection of reworked/remixed/new compositions and
interpretations of 'Radio' tracks. Features include Alchemist,
Evidence, Aloe Blacc, Shafiq Husayn, Samiyam, Blu, DJ Day, Fashawn,
Free The Robots, and many more. Twenty-one amazing Exile tracks,
that feature friends and inspirational peers which Exile himself
has compiled. If you liked 'Radio,' AM/FM will defintely take you
through another musical journey.
Price: £10.99



FAT JOE - DARK SIDE CD ALBUMFAT JOE - DARK SIDE CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Forever a hit driven artist, Fat Joe will not disappint on his
forthcoming new album, The Darkside. The new record includes from
such heavy weights as Just Blaze, DJ Premier, Cool and Dre,
Buckwild, and Infamous. The Darkside is also set to feature an
impressive array of atists including Trey Songz, R. Kelly, Cam'rom,
The Clipse, TA and Too Short.
Click picture for track listing.
Price: £10.99



FRED HAMMOND FAMILY - LIFE IN THE WORD CD ALBUM + DVDFRED HAMMOND FAMILY - LIFE IN THE WORD CD ALBUM + DVD
Gospel
2010 CD/DVD combo. An inspiring live collection of scriptural
narrations and songs performed by artists from the Fred Hammond
Family and special guest artist Lowell Pye!. A fresh Praise and
Worship experience of high praise and intimate worship that speaks
to every facet of life. Fred Hammond remains a premiere, relevant
icon in the world of urban praise and worship.
Click picture for track listing.
Price: £13.99



GEORGE DUKE - DEJA VU CD ALBUMGEORGE DUKE - DEJA VU CD ALBUM
Jazz
Following in the tradition of his 2008 hit called Dukey Treats,
George revisits his famous synthesizer sound on this new release!
Click picture for track listing.
Price: £10.99



GOTTA HAVE GOSPEL! ULTIMATE CHOIRS - VARIOUS ARTISTS CD ALBUMGOTTA HAVE GOSPEL! ULTIMATE CHOIRS - VARIOUS ARTISTS CD ALBUM
Gospel
Gotta Have Gospel! Ultimate Choirs is the latest release from the
Gold-selling Gotta Have Gospel brand. This special edition of the
popular series features songs from some of the best choirs in the
country. The single disc runs the gamut from classics such as
Richard Smallwood.s .Total Praise. and John P. Kee.s .Show Up!. to
more contemporary songs from Tye Tribbett (.Victory.) and Kirk
Franklin (.Imagine Me.). The accompanying DVD features videos from
favorites Kurt Carr, Fred Hammond and T.D. Jakes. The audio disc is
enhanced with the video.
Price: £10.99



GYPTIAN - HOLD YOU CD ALBUMGYPTIAN - HOLD YOU CD ALBUM
Reggae
2010 release from the Reggae singer with R&B phrasing that.s
turning up the heat with this summer.s reggae smash .Hold Yuh..
With his third studio album Hold You, Gyptian comes into full focus
with 12 hot songs especially for the ladies. This album showcases;
vintage Dancehall and mid-tempo riddims, strong melodies and
Gyptian.s suggestive lyrics. The song writer and producer brings a
wide range of musical influences to these modern day love songs.
Gyptian sings 21st century Reggae with an urban edge and a global
appeal.
Price: £10.99



HAROLD RAYFORD - LIVE: I AM THE INSTRUMENT CD ALBUMHAROLD RAYFORD - LIVE: I AM THE INSTRUMENT CD ALBUM
Gospel
From a blend of smooth jazz laced with rich vocals this project
features Harold's version of the multi-format hit ''Never Would
Have Made It'' (Marvin Sapp) to the favorite old hymn ''Down Thru
The Years'' with its bluesy Texas funk, reminiscent of the Jazz
Crusaders. 'Live - I Am The Instrument' also shines with smooth
jazz originals ''Dove'' and ''Every Night My Father Prays.'' With
energy & innovation this first live recording by Harold Rayford is
a must have that will have listeners feasting on its spiritual soul
food. His previous project 'Always There' was nominated for a 2009
GMA Dove Award!
Price: £10.99



HIDDEN BEACH RECORDINGS PRESENTS UNWRAPPED VOL7 - VARIOUS ARTISTS CD ALBUMHIDDEN BEACH RECORDINGS PRESENTS UNWRAPPED VOL7 - VARIOUS ARTISTS CD ALBUM
Jazz
2010 release, the seventh installment in the acclaimed Unwrapped
series. Volume 7 is poised to be one of the most impressive
showings in collaboration with acclaimed producer and songwriter
J.R. Hutson! He is a renaissance music maker, a versatile and
professionally trained musician whose rich soundscapes thrill ears
across genres. With Jazz in his heart, Pop in his soul, and R&B on
the brain, Hutson creates new school electricity sparked by a
foundation of old school technique. Hutson's production stamp,
inspired by the melodic athleticism of Stevie Wonder and the knack
for multi-layered arrangements demonstrated by Quincy Jones, has
provided the platform for a 2010 approach to a variety of "Flips"
which include both Hip Hop classics, as well as modern-day chart-
toppers. As Hutson tells is, "[he comes] at records by trying to
make them sound timeless as well as urban and street," which he
executed to a tee with this project.
Click picture for track listing.
Price: £10.99



INCOGNITO - TRANSATLANTIC RPM CD ALBUMINCOGNITO - TRANSATLANTIC RPM CD ALBUM
Jazz
Incognito is recognized as one of the best funk/jazz/soul/dance
outfits inthe world, a pioneer of the ''acid jazz'' movement who
has delighted listeners and dancers for decades. Transatlantic RPM
celebrates Incognito's 30th anniversary in style with special
guests Chaka Khan, Eric Benet, Maysa, and Lucky I Am.
Price: £10.99



J.E. JONES - FIRE CD ALBUMJ.E. JONES - FIRE CD ALBUM
Gospel
This 11 song collection is inspired by J.E.'s personal struggles
and is a message of hope to a lost generation. Fire combines the
flavor of hip hop and r&b with the passion and message of today's
gospel music.
Price: £10.99



JACKIEM JOYNER - JACKIEM JOYNER CD ALBUMJACKIEM JOYNER - JACKIEM JOYNER CD ALBUM
Jazz
His newest album, Jackiem Joyner, boasts radio friendly tracks
including the single ''Dance With Me.'' All are sure to be
favorites on the Joyner concert trail as he maintains double duty
with both his band and as a part of Keiko Matsui's outfit.
Price: £10.99



KILLAH PRIEST - 3 DAY THEORY CD ALBUMKILLAH PRIEST - 3 DAY THEORY CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Killah Priest first made his presence known on Gza's Liquid Swords
album. Now in 2010, he's back with a lot to prove to a younger
audience and a die hard fan base. This album finds him at his
lyrical best.
Price: £10.99



LES SABLER - CRESCENT SHORES CD ALBUMLES SABLER - CRESCENT SHORES CD ALBUM
Jazz
Crescent Shores represents a new direction for acclaimed guitarist
Les Sabler as he performs on nylon string acoustic guitar. The song
selection includes three new arrangements of tracks from Sabler's
''Time For Love'' album, as well as, covers of Stevie Wonder's
''Overjoyed,'' Sting's ''Fragile'' and Mark-Almond's ''Lonely
Girl.'' The project originally began in 1991, however, the tapes
were set aside for many years. Sabler returned to the sessions
recently, creating a brand new album from a moment in his past.
With elements of Latin, Jazz and Pop, this is yet another great
work in his discography.
Price: £10.99



LOWELL PYE - FINALLY CD ALBUMLOWELL PYE - FINALLY CD ALBUM
Gospel
On of the most soulful male gospel vocalist in the industry. He has
toured with industry greats including Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams
and Donnie McClurkin. Here with his solo debut project named
Finally which was produced by Asaph Alexander Ward. A blend of
Urban Inspirational and contemporary worship songs intermingled
with a strong influence of traditional gospel.
Price: £10.99



LUCIANO - UNITED STATES OF AFRICA CD ALBUMLUCIANO - UNITED STATES OF AFRICA CD ALBUM
Reggae
New from Luciano, this includes his vintage 'riddim' tracks and
strong ballads about world affairs as only he can!
Price: £10.99



MARCUS JOHNSON - THIS IS HOW I ROCK CD ALBUMMARCUS JOHNSON - THIS IS HOW I ROCK CD ALBUM
Jazz
The album boldly delves into the pop/rock genre with a jazz spin as
Johnson captures some of the industry's most notable songs that
influenced him earlier in his career. This cd exemplifies Johnson's
versatility and brilliant interpretive skills and will engage
listeners with his signature jazz funk sound.
Price: £10.99



MIKE PHILLIPS - MP3 CD ALBUMMIKE PHILLIPS - MP3 CD ALBUM
Male R&B/Soul
Saxophone players are not unusual to the world of music but when
Hidden Beach discovered one whose influences have stemmed from his
love of Hip Hop plus traditional jazz music they gave Mike Phillips
free reign to develop his tallent which resulted in two hit albums.
These developments all set the stage for the newest offering, MP3
(Mike Phillips 3).
Price: £10.99



PASTOR TROY - KING OF ALL KINGS CD ALBUMPASTOR TROY - KING OF ALL KINGS CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Perhaps it's the way he keeps clubs turned up to the max with high-
voltage hits like ''This Tha City'' and ''No Mo Play In GA.'' Or
maybe it's how he preaches conscious ghetto gospel over swift,
piercing snares and bottomless bass drums on cuts like ''Vice V
Price: £10.99



PAUL HARDCASTLE - JAZZMASTERS VI CD ALBUMPAUL HARDCASTLE - JAZZMASTERS VI CD ALBUM
Jazz
2010 release from the British proudcer and keyboardist, the much
anticipated volume VI in his immensely popular Jazzmasters series.
It's been 19 years since the release of Jazzmasters I a pet project
that became a format game changer in its initial release and one
that has defined a music style that has yet to be copied. VI mark
the entity's ambitious return to the fold and continues to raise
the bar with a grouping of highly charged melodic and memorable
pieces that have become the Hardcastle/Jazzmasters signature over
the last two decades.
Price: £10.99



PAUL WALL PAUL WALL "HEART OF A CHAMPION" CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Fresh off a month-long tour with former partner-in-rhyme,
Chamillionaire, Houston rapper, Paul Wall, is all set to drop his
4th major label album, Heart of a Champion, on June 29th through
SwishaHouse/Asylum Records. Almost half of the tracks featured on
the album are produced by long-time friend and Expensive Taste band-
mate, Travis Barker. Feature duties for Heart of a Champion include
a diverse list of cast members including Jim Jones, Yelawolf and
Raekwon, but do not ignore Paul's Houston roots; Bun B,
Chamillionaire, Slim Thug, Devin the Dude and Lil' Keke each get
their turn at the mic. Another Houston feature is Johnny Dang aka
TV Johnny with whom Paul Wall shares a grills and jewelry business
which caters to A-list celebrities and average Joes alike.
Price: £10.99



PRAISE HIM: THE BEST OF GOSPEL CHOIRS - VARIOUS ARTISTS CD ALBUMPRAISE HIM: THE BEST OF GOSPEL CHOIRS - VARIOUS ARTISTS CD ALBUM
Gospel
8 performances with Rev Clay Evans, Yolanda Adams, with many famous
Mass Choirs across the nation!
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Price: £10.99



RAKAA - CROWN OF THORNS CD ALBUMRAKAA - CROWN OF THORNS CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Rakaa, one third of the world renowned hip hop crew Dilated
Peoples, is releasesing Crown of Thorns, his debut solo album after
four albums with his group featuring Evidence, Fashawn, KRS One
with production by Alchemist, Dj Babu, Exlie & many more!
Price: £10.99



RICK ROSS - TEFLON DON CD ALBUMRICK ROSS - TEFLON DON CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Rick Ross fourth studio album entitled Teflon Don with the lead
single ''Super High'' featuring Ne-Yo. With Diddy as his new
manager. Artists Kanye West, Jay-Z, T.I., Raphael Saadiq and Drake
are confirmed to be on the album.
Price: £10.99



SHAWN JACKSON - BRAND NEW OLD ME CD ALBUMSHAWN JACKSON - BRAND NEW OLD ME CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Tres Records presents the latest album, "Brand New Old Me," from
artist, Shawn Jackson. His previous solo album "First Of All.."
created quite a buzz, especially with strong tracks such as
"Feeling Jack." It's been 2 years since that release, so the time
has come for him to make more noise and show his brand new old
self. Jackson, also known for his work with Alex Newman (Giant
Panda) to form the group New jack Hustle, has been constantly
putting in work. The latest of his project is the "Hollywood
Shuffle Mixtape," which has been feeding the fans for the meantime,
but the main course is finally ready to be served.
Price: £10.99



SLUM VILLAGE - VILLA MANIFESTO CD ALBUMSLUM VILLAGE - VILLA MANIFESTO CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
2010 release, Slum Village's sixth studio album, that serves as
both a reunion and a memorial album. "I wanted to pull the whole
squad together," explains T3. "The reason why we call it Villa
Manifesto is that it was a statement we want to give our people
because we had been away for so long. What we're doing, what's
going on, how we're feeling and where we're at today." Featuring
unreleased beats and verses from the late J Dilla.
Price: £10.99



STITCHIE - SERIOUS MESSAGE CD ALBUMSTITCHIE - SERIOUS MESSAGE CD ALBUM
Reggae
Stitchie.s mandate to establish and secure his Government.s
interest in the territory to which he is commissioned, to further
highlight his lyrical supremacy and vocal prowess in Dancehall and
Reggae Music, is effectively and effortlessly demonstrated on
Serious Message, with clinical precision. 100% authentic, hardcore,
street Dancehall and Reggae rocket; Serious Message heralds a new
message on a familiar horse, captivating and pulsating to the 12th
power.
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Price: £10.99



TECH N9NE COLLABOS - GATES MIXED PLATE CD ALBUMTECH N9NE COLLABOS - GATES MIXED PLATE CD ALBUM
Hip-Hop/Rap
Tech N9ne steps out of the darkness to party with his friends in
the latest album from the Tech N9ne Collabos imprint, The Gates
Mixes Plate. With an emphasis on enjoying life he brings together a
diverse set of notable features including Jay Rock, Glasses Malone,
Yukmouth, Devin The Dude and Stevie Stone, as well as the familiar
Strange Music cohorts: Krizz Kaliko, Kutt Calhoun and Big Scoob. As
a follow up to his darkest album K.O.D., Tech N9ne makes sure to
let everyone know he's stepped out of the emotional shadows and is
all about the bright side of life.
Price: £10.99



ZO - SUNSTORM CD ALBUMZO - SUNSTORM CD ALBUM
Male R&B/Soul
SunStorm is an extensive 12 track set that shows the ever expanding
range and depth of Zo! and the entire Foreign Exchange Music
family. Features Sy Smith, Darrien Brockington, Eric Roberson &
Others!
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Price: £10.99



PLATINUM MUSIC SHOP |  NEW RELEASES JULY - SEPTEMBER 2010