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LOTL The QuietStorm Welcomes Homemadesoul .Debut his New CD " Random Thoughts "   Through all of his accomplishments, Homemadesoul continues to push for the best.  It is no surprise that a Japanese distribution company offered Homemadesoul an exclusive distribution deal in early 2012.  Not only that, but the company want to distribute the music Homemadesoul first created while he was still in the military.  This speaks to the timeless quality of his music.   The new year of 2012 has been bright for Homemadesoul.  Glowing reviews from prominent online publications, Soultracks, and The Singersroom, have boosted Homemadesoul visibility across the world.  Radio stations around the world, online, and through traditional radio, are playing his music.  In April 2012, Homemadesoul wrote and produced a song in support of the re-election campaign for President Barack Obama.  This marks Homemadesoul's first ever public voice on anything political.  Along with releasing new music, Homemadesoul has focused time on writing production music for television and film.  With already a few placements under his belt, he seeks to offer more of his original soul to the licensing world.  Through all of this, his goal is to remain humble, and to continue to share the gift God has given him.  The possibilities for this soul artist is unlimited.

For more than a decade, musician, producer and songwriter Randy Corinthian has been an integral and innovative part of the Music Industry. A native Floridian and a graduate of The Florida A&M University (FAMU), Randy received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Education and his Masters Degree with a focus in Jazz Studies and Commercial Music at one of the leading institutions of the World, Florida State University (FSU).Randy has also garnered attention for his work outside his own performances. He has worked with many notable musicians Ellis Marsalis, Victor Goines, Bobby Watson, Jimmy Heath, Rodney Jordan, Leon Anderson Jr., Ron Isley, and Rick Watford. In addition to his experience with various symphonic and jazz bands, Randy has led several groups.

Rosie was introduced to the public in 1990 as the new vocalist and keyboard player on Prince's Nude tour. The first time we heard her on a Prince album, was on Graffiti Bridge. She was also a member of The NPG in the movie (by the same name) and she performed and wrote on the Diamonds And Pearls album. In 1992, after the Diamonds And Pearls tour, Rosie decided it was time for her to go solo again. Rosie also played in a band called The Oasis and A Touch of Class, before joining The Curtis Ohlson Band (with Levi Seacer Jr. on guitar). Levi called Rosie one day and asked her to come to Minneapolis to sing a demo of a song for The Pointer Sisters. While she was doing the demo, Prince came in the studio and asked her to join his band The New Power Generation. Prince often referred to Rosie as his "...lion in my pocket and her name is Rosie G.", and his "Secret Weapon".

The masterful crooner is back on point with his seventh album, Face the Music (Feb. 5, 2013). Inspired by the R&B legends—Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Luther Vandross and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds—who have been guiding lights in Avant’s , the project marks the singer’s first release on the Capitol/EMI-distributed independent label Mo-B. But the set does more than just pay homage to R&B masters. Thanks to Avant’s inventiveness, Face the Music cooks up a tantalizing blend of contemporary and traditional sounds. “It’s a taste of new school and old school,” explains Avant. “You might hear a piece of, say, Stevie Wonder or Babyface, then I spin right back around and offer up some new age R&B. It’s a well-rounded album with something for everyone. At the end of the day, Face the Music is about who we are and what we live by; it’s about respecting that as well as the music.” Jumpstarting the buzz about the forthcoming album is lead single “You & I,” Avant’s long-anticipated reunion with duet partner Keke Wyatt. Already a top 10 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B chart and currently climbing the R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally, the searing love ballad revisits the natural magic Avant and Wyatt conjured on their first hit together, “My First Love.”

Over the past two decades, saxophonist Walter Beasley has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase "musical Renaissance Man" for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as "the heir to Grover Washington Jr.'s throne," the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field Since 1998, Beasley has been one of the ten highest selling saxmen in the world while continuing his highly influential work as a full professor of music at his alma mater, The Berklee School of Music, where he began teaching in the mid-80s. In 2007, Beasley— also the highest selling full-time teacher ever—celebrated his 20th year as a best selling artist in the grand style to which he's accustomed, adding to his extraordinary total of over 800,000 units sold. His second Heads Up release, Ready For Love, peaked at #2 on the Billboard Contemporary Jazz Chart and reached #1 on Smoothjazz.com. His 2005 label debut For Her reached the Top Five.

Love Fell On Me With hands that effortlessly glide over the keys and a voice that will carry you to the moon, Sheléa’s musical mastery makes her one of the most exhilarating up and coming artists today. While donning multiple hats of vocalist, songwriter, pianist, arranger and producer, Sheléa evokes the sultry energy of Natalie Cole and the piano chops and writing prowess of Anita Baker. Sheléa’s debut album, Love Fell On Me, is a return to romance; blending traditional pop, jazz and soul; marking an exciting revival of singing and songwriting in a music scene that is laced with auto-tune and beat driven numbers that read more like chants than songs. Haling from a musical family, both her parents sing and play the piano, Sheléa quickly realized that music was her passion. She would go on to work with legendary producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis at their Flyte Tyme production company as an in-house songwriter and vocalist. This experience prepared her for the opportunity to pen and produce two songs on Chanté Moore’s last album, Love the Woman, including the album’s single “It Ain’t Supposed to Be This Way,” and she has lent her stellar vocals to soundtrack projects including Hotel Rwanda, Akeelah and the Bee and Be Cool.            

LOTL Welcomes The Soulful Gentleman HESTON .Debut his latest Hit Singles ( You ) &  ( My Kinda Lady )HESTON possesses one of those rare, “instant classic” voices laced with confident sensuality, informed by the best side of mellow 70’s soul. Nostalgic, yet very much his own style, HESTON’s music is beautiful, lyrically refreshing, vocally and melodically unique, timeless, rich and soulful. His 2008 independent debut album, Storyteller, was critically acclaimed internationally and possessed an exceptionally well-composed body of original songs written and produced by HESTON

LOTL Presents "An Evening of Love" Grammy Nominee, Bass Player Extraordinaire Michael Henderson How many artists can say that they've reached the zenith of success in a multitude of genres? Jazz! Funk! R&B! Soul! Drum&Bass! Fusion! Singer, Songwriter, Producer, Bassist and all around entertainer MICHAEL HENDERSON has and does!!! Having written, sang, and played bass on Phyllis Hymans' first top ten hit, "We Both Need Each Other", Michael Henderson went on to record with Ms. Hyman the classic, "Can't We Fall In Love Again", considered today  to be one of the top ten duets of all time!  His taste for singing duets only heightened with the sultry vocals of Roberta Flack on the also, Henderson penned hit, "At the Concert", additional  chart- toppers would include the Michael Henderson penned, " Valentine Love" a classic lovers' anthem featuring the sassy, jazzy vocals of Jean Carn.  Let us not forget, the soulful single, "Take Me, I'm Yours" featuring the steaming highs of Ms. Rena Scott!      

LOTL Welcomes Sharon Rae North : Debut Her Latest Project ( Gee Baby )"Sassy, sensual, soulful and spectacular...Nina Simone with a little bit of Della and Ella tossed in for color," This talented songstress sings jazz (straight-ahead, contemporary, smooth, etc.) and standards. Though, she often adds in some jazz versions of R&B, Rock and Top 40 hits. Her second commercial CD, "Gee Baby" is a collection of beautiful jazz standards that dropped in late 2012 to stellar reviews.  ABYSSJazz Music Review: Sharon Rae North She’s smooth, cool, and puts you in the mood, for jazz! With the release of her second CD in 2012, Gee Baby, an album of jazz standards, Sharon Rae North is poised to take center stage as an incredible female jazz vocalist.  Like the legendary voices of Ella and Nina, Sharon can be equally defined by her clarity and phrasings.  You hear every word she sings and her distinctive phraseology puts her brand on each song; they become hers!    

World Soul Music is what Chris Turner uses as his remedy throughout this journey of life and love. So he presents to you his new project "LOVElife" to add to your collection of remedies that helps you continue to live life in all of its beauty. As a young man, Turner has experienced many worlds through this thing called life performing with musicians/friends such as Jesse Boykins III, ERIMAJ, Bilal, and Esperanza Spalding, as well as being father of two. "I'm blessed to know the feeling of fatherhood and to have a family of my own" says Turner, "It has taken all this time for me to gain the confidence to express what I have been living through this whole time." This project is every aspect and extent of his love; the evolution of emotions expressed from a good man with music as his vessel. The importance of Loving Yourself first and foremost before you can give True Love to a significant other, as well as the world, is key, and is a lesson that Turner has embodied in life directly and musically."I am merely a middle man trying to bring you and true love together. LOVElife is my melodic contribution that highlights the significance of loving yourself, sharing growth, and learning to forgive. Releasing this body of work on this day is my gift to you, for I was born on this day, and life is a precious gift to me." says Turner. LOVElife is a necessary part of an important search to find romance, of which there is no end. Happy Holidays to life and love, and all individuals finding their way, from Myself and The Romantic Movement. LOVEchild LP Coming Soon (@ChrisTurnerLC)

PICTURE THE ULTIMATE BLEND OF POP, R&B ,JAZZ, SOUL AND HIP HOP. MUSIC THAT DEFIES GENRE. DELIVERED WITH RAW VOCALS AND HEARTFELT EMOTION, TAMARA CREATES TIMELESS HITS THAT WILL BE AROUND FOR YEARS TO COME.In a world where emerging artists are constantly given advice to stay in their lane and maintain creativity, Tamara has been granted a permit to serve her soulful melodies to the masses on a platter of music genres. She reigns in the independent music realm as the Pop, R&B, Jazz and Hip-Hop singing sensation that has also been known to spit a few bars, act and model.Tamara was born in Brooklyn New York with a beautifully strong voice that could easily pierce a rowdy crowd and calm them to listeners, admirers even. As a youngster, she grew up singing background and harmony on her church choir, but soon took the lead. Before long, she began to take charge of more than the microphone with music collaborations, songwriting for ASCAP and live performances at the Apollo Theatre and Williamsburg music festival. Her strong stage presence always left the crowd in tears because Tamara commands the attention with her raw vocals and enticing melodies.Her musical influences stem from legends and her songwriting concepts are powerful, comical and sexy; attributes that keep her supporters growing and take first-timers by storm. Tamara writes about love and communication. She says what needs to be said telling more than both sides of the story. She spares no feelings and literally steps on toes as some of the lyrics in her songs suggest that the people involved may ‘get hurt’. There’s something to be said about an artist who can passionately, yet playfully sing about a kitty cat and still manage to connect with music lovers from eight months to 108 years of age.

LOTL Radio Welcomes Nikki Grier : debut her new hit single  “Dirty Bastard”,  off of her upcoming mixtape “Soulgasm Vol. 9″ .                            Nikki’s music is the perfect combination of sex and soul. She combines a perfect mixture of hip-hop and soul and delivers it with an element of sensuality. With her debut Soulgasm Vol. 6, Nikki Grier has announced herself as a powerful and unique voice on the soul scene.

LOTL Welcomes The Great David Benoit . Discuss his latest CD (CONVERSATION)Since launching his recording career in 1977, David Benoit’s expansive career as a contemporary jazz pianist and composer has included over 25 solo recordings. His ’80s releases This Side Up, Freedom at Midnight and the GRAMMY-nominated Every Step of the Way are considered influential genre classics. Among his other GRAMMY nominations are those for Best Instrumental Composition (for “Dad’s Room,” from 1999’s Professional Dreamer) and Best Large Jazz Ensemble Performance (for the GRP All-Star Big Band). His prolific output since 2000 includes several prominent Charlie Brown related projects (including Here’s To You, Charlie Brown: 50 Great Years and the star-studded 40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas) that reflect his lifelong passion for the music of original Peanuts composer Vince Guaraldi and solidify Benoit’s role as his musical heir. Benoit has also released the Billboard Contemporary Jazz charting albums Fuzzy Logic, Right Here, Right Now, Full Circle and Heroes, which paid homage to the pianist’s top jazz and pop influences.

LOTL RADIO WELCOMES SHELDON REYNOLDS OF EARTH WIND & FIRE . DEBUT HIS NEW CD" LET THERE BE LOVE " Sheldon Reynolds is most widely known as former lead guitarist and vocalist with the Earth Wind & Fire. During that era, Reynolds also recorded with the group Chicago. His tenure with Earth, Wind & Fire lasted 14 years. Reynolds received an Image Award for lifetime achievement while a member of Earth, Wind & Fire. In the mid 90’s Reynolds was nominated for a Grammy for the popular song Sunday Morning, which Reynolds wrote and recorded with EWF. In 2004, he formed Devoted Spirits with two former members of EWF, Morris Pleasure and original member Larry Dunn. They recorded and released a tribute CD to their former band called Devoted Spirits "A Tribute To Earth, Wind, and Fire". Sheldon also served as producer on a CD project for breakout vocalist Victoria White. The CD was released in May 2008 on the Kalimba label headed by his former mentor, Maurice White Also to Reynolds' credits are his work as writer and performer with a number of other well-known artists, such as the Pointer Sisters,  and Paula Abdul. Reynolds' vocal work includes the musical soundtrack from the motion picture Glory, as well as theme music for the hit television shows Who's The Boss and Chicago Hope. His voice can also be heard in television commercials.

LOTL RADIO WELCOMES DOUY'E : FEATURING HER HIT SINGLE ( " Til Morning Comes", & New Music from upcoming project set to be released in spring of this year. The songs are; You're The Only One" and "So Much Love" Beautifully texturing her pure, sultry and smoky vocals with a sensual, jazzy musical style, Nigerian born, Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Douye’ continues to broaden her base of appreciative and passionate fans all over the world. Growing up influenced by such jazz and R&B legends as Peggy Lee, Ray Charles, Billie Holliday, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Sade, the multi-faceted performer began singing in church at the age of seven and quickly began focusing on her future as a professional singer. By age ten, she was expressing her innermost emotions in poetry, which led naturally to her development as a compelling songwriter