I recently bought the 1998 Davina CD Best Of Both Worlds on Loud and it's classy. I borrowed it back then but, while enjoying it, I didn't realise then that she had a Detroit connection. I think my fave cut is still the single So Good, which has a Mary J feel. I know she did some music with UR ages ago, but I wonder what she's doing now? I really think Loud failed Davina (and most of its small R&B roster).
Also, I saw a new (?) Norma Jean Bell track in store on the weekend, I think a remix, something like I'm The Realest Queen on a label with Chocolate in the title. I should have taken in more, but I was avoiding pushy sales staff when I'm broke! Anyone know anymore? Does anyone know what NJB has been working on lately? She was working on a new album two years ago on her own label. Also, someone posted some info on a new Moodymann album, which I've lost. If there is any press info, can someone forward it to me? That would rock. I finally heard the Amp Fiddler album at a friend's and it actually picks up where Mr Fiddler left off, very mellow. I love the title-track, and there was at least one smooth song co-written by Raphael Saadiq. It was very soulful - and R&B oriented - the whole set. I understand the buzz. Also, I know Detroit being a small town *someone* here has to know this: when is the new Anita Baker album coming out?
