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11 p.m. -2 a.m. Awards Show After Party ASSOCIATE RUS -am. Sponsored by RAI /Def Jam rec.,;11 p.m. -2 a.m. BRE Rhythms Club Jam fiticwerrilefecenAtifflows Jam and Lewis Win I -2I :All 1 Sports, Entertainment ASCAP Honors Lawyers Confab Jimmy Jam and The Black Entertainment and Terry Lewis were Sports Lawyers Association named ASCAP (BESLA) will conduct its 6th Annual Songwriters of the Mid -Year Conference May 23, in Year at the Ninth Washington, D.C., at the Howard Annual ASCAP University School of Law. Awards Dinner last Los Angeles entertainment lawyer week at the Beverly Gary Watson will moderate "Repre- Hills Hotel. The senting Talent in Motion Pictures," black -tie event one of three seminars scheduled. honored the writers Watson, a BESLA board member, and publishers of the has enlisted Monty Ross, pres, 40 most performed Acres & A Mule Filmworks, and songs in the ASCAP executives from Warner Bros.' Thea- repertoire during the trical Division to sit on the panel. 1991 survey year. D.C. mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly Luther Vandross, will deliver the keynote address, fo- Ralph Tresvant, cusing on BESLA's theme this year- Johnny Gill and career opportunities for law students Diane Warren (last in sports and entertainment law. year's Songwriter of the Year) presented Hammer Rolls On the award to Jam Hammer and his two prize race and Lewis. Their Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis horses, Dance Floor and Lite Light, award -winning have been on a roll lately. As songs were "Love Will Never Do The award for most performed Song Hammer makes his way across (Without You)," recorded by Janet of the Year went to "Unchained country with his "Too Legit" world Jackson; "Rub You The Right Way," Melody," written by Alex North and tour, the throughbreds have been recorded by Johnny Gill; and Hy Zaret and published by Frank cleaning up on the race track. Dance "Sensitivity," recorded by Ralph Music Corp. The Righteous Brothers' Floor placed second in the Florida Tresvant. Jam and Lewis won the recording of the song was featured in Derby and is set to challenge the ASCAP award previously in 1988. the movie continued on next page second leg of horse racing's triple crown, The Preakness, in Maryland, Miller London this week. Of course, Hammer will be in attendance. To A&M Lite Light won the 1991 honors By Ruth A. Robinson at throughbred racing's top race for A&M has created a black music female horses, the Kentucky Oaks. division and appointed industry veteran Miller London as its sr. vp/general UC Boasts Strong Sales manger. Urban contemporary music main- London told BRE, "A&M has tained a strong second place showing deepened its commitment to black in overall music sales this year, music." His areas of responsibility according to the RIAA's annual encompass all facets of the division, consumer profile, released this week. including marketing, promotion and While rock still leads the nation in A&R. sales, urban has had a 6.6 percent London opined that "A&M had sales increase over the past five years. always been in the black music business The survey, conducted by Chilton with important artists such as Quincy Research Services, indicates that CD Jones, Janet Jackson, Vesta and the sales overtook cassettes, with 49.6 Brothers Johnson, among others. But percent of overall sales compared to with the partnership of Perspective and report directly to Al Cafaro, pres/ CEO cassettes at 43.3 percent. Vmyl sales Tabu, naturally everything expanded." of A&M, and be based in Hollywood accounted for less than three percent London, who had most recently at the label's headquarters. of sales. served as vp of marketing at RCA, will continued on next page

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0 4 9 EN VOGUE, My (ovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It), EastWest ® 73 3 MARY J. BLIGE, You Remind Me, Uptown/MCA 2 2 13 LISA STANSFIELD, All Woman, Arista ® 63 2 MEN AT LARGE, Use Me, EastWest © 5 10 JODECI, Come & Talk To Me, Uptown/MCA ® 56 7 RAY SIMPSON, Crazy Pictures, Virgin 4 1 8 KRIS KROSS, Jump, Ruffhouse/Columbia 0 58 4 DAS EFX, They Want EFX, EastWest Q 11 8 CHAKA KHAN, Love You All My Lifetime, Wainer Bros. ® 57 5 DR. DRE, Deep Cover, Epic o 12 6 MICHAEL JACKSON, In The Closet Epic 0 60 4 QUEEN LATIFAH, How Do / Love Thee, Tommy Boy 7 8 11 ALYSON WILLIAMS, Can't Have My Man, OBR/Columbia Q * ' LUTHER VANDROSS/JANET JACKSON, The Best Things In Lie..., A&M

8 9 12 LUTHER VANDROSS, Sometimes It's Only Love, Epic 58 59 5 DAISY DEE, ft's Gonna Be Alright, LMR/RCA

9 10 10 BOYZ II MEN, Please Don't Go, Motown 59 62 2 SHOMARI, if You Feel The Need Mercury

10 13 9 MELISA MORGAN, Still /n Love With You, Pendulum/Elektra 60 64 3 ROGER, You Should Be Mine, Reprise m 27 4 LIONEL RICHIE, Do h To Me, Motown 0 67 2 CHRIS WALKER, No P/ace Like Love, Pendulum/Elektra 12 14 7 GERALD LEVERT, School Me, EastWest 0 t- D WHITNEY HOUSTON/STEVIE WONDER, We Didn't Know, Arista 13 3 13 KEITH SWEAT, Why Me Baby, Elektra 63 65 9 DEGREES OF MOTION, Do You Want ft Right Now, Esquire

14 16 9 PRINCE & THE N.P.G., Money Don't Matter..., Paisley Park/WB 64 79 2 CE CE PENISTON, Keep On Wa/kin; A&M 15 17 6 THE BOYS, The Saga Continues Motown 0 82 2 SMOKEY ROBINSON, Rewind SBK 16 18 10 KATHY SLEDGE, Take Me Back To Love Again, Epic 66 68 5 MIKKI BLEU, Whenyadowhatchado URrax

17 19 10 JERMAINE JACKSON, / Dream, / Dream, LaFace/Arista 67 69 5 TIM OWENS, Let's Get Blue, Atlantic

18 20 9 BAS NOIR, Superficial Love, Atlantic 68 72 4 CLUB NOUVEAU, Oh Happy Day, JVK/Quality 19 21 9 DAMIAN DAME, Gotta Learn My Rhythm, LaFace/Arista 0 80 2 PHYLLIS HYMAN, /Found Love, Philly Intl./Zoo 20 22 12 GARY BROWN, Don? Make Me Beg Tonight Capitol 70 71 7 STACY EARL, Romeo & Juliet RCA

® 25 6 SOUL II SOUL, Joy, Virgin 71 75 2 CAMEO, That Kind Of Guy, Reprise 22 24 9 RANDY CRAWFORD, Who's Crying Now, Warner Bros. ® * D GLENN JONES, I've Been Searchin; Atlantic ® 28 7 MINT CONDITION, Forever In Your Eyes Perspective/A&M Q * D ATLANTIC STARR, Unconditional Love, Reprise

24 26 10 MODEST FOK, Love Or The Single Life, EastWest 74 85 2 BEBE & CECE WINANS, Depend On You, Sparrow/Capitol 25 6 13 SHANICE, %m Cryin: Motown m * D VANESSA WILLIAMS, Just For Tonight Wing/Mercury 0 31 7 ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, Tennessee, Chrysalis/ERG 76 45 14 AARON HALL, Don? Be Afraid S.O.U.L/MCA ® 34 6 PATTI LABELLE, When You've Been Blessed MCA ED 81 3 HELEN BRUNER, Missin' You, Cardiac 28 32 6 PEABO BRYSON, Shower You With Love, Columbia 0 92 2 A TRIBE CALLED QUEST, Scenario, Jive ® 40 7 GOOD 2 GO, Never Satisfied, Giant/Reprise 79 35 9 2PAC, Brenda's GotA Baby, Interscope/EastWest 30 33 8 DOUG E. FRESH, Bustin' Out Bust It/Capitol 0 89 2 EVERETTE HARP, Let's Wait Awhile, Manhattan ® 38 4 ISLEY BROTHERS, Sensitive Lover, Warner Bros. Q * D EL DeBARGE, You Know What I Want Warner Bros. ® 41 4 HAMMER, This Is The Way We Roll Capitol 0 * D SHANICE, Silent Prayer, Motown ® 39 5 2ND II NONE, If You Want It Profile 83 47 10 BROTHERHOOD CREED-BHC, Helluva, Gasoline Alley/MCA

34 36 9 TEDDY RILEY, Is It Good To You, S.O.U.L/MCA 84 52 17 BEBE & CECE WINANS, ft's OK Sparrow/Capitol

35 37 8 SHABBA RANKS, The Jam, Epic 85 87 2 THREE TYMES LUV, Irresistible, Sunshine 0 43 4 EUGENE WILDE, How About Tonight MCA 86 51 11 LISA TAYLOR, Secrets Of The Heart Giant/Reprise ® 44 8 RHONDA CLARK, /Don't Want To Be Right Tabu/A&M 87 70 13 MARIAN CAREY, Make It Happen, Columbia 0 48 5 THE COLLEGE BOYZ, Victim Of The Ghetto, Virgin 0 * I> AL JARREAU, It's Not Hard To Love You, Reprise 0 42 4 GROVER WASHINGTON JR., Love Like This, Columbia 89 74 10 BY ALL MEANS, The Feeling I Get, Motown Q 54 8 MIKE DAVIS, When Only A Friend Will Do, Jive 90 49 18 JOE PUBLIC, Live and Learn, Columbia 0 46 3 GLENN JONES, I've Been Searcher', Atlantic 91 86 12 SMOOVE, (Meanwhile) Back At The Ranch, Atco/EastWest 0 50 5 SIR MIX -A -LOT, Baby Got Back Del American/Rhyme Cartel 92 83 17 TLC, Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg, LaFace/Arista Q 55 6 GEORGE HOWARD, Cross Your Mind, GRP 93 84 18 VANESSA WILLIAMS, Save the Best for Last, Wing/PG

44 7 15 TRACIE SPENCER, Love Me, Capitol 94 88 12 U.M.C.'s, One To Grow On, Wild Pitch/EMI

45 15 14 TEVIN CAMPBELL, Goodbye, Owest/WamerBros 95 77 11 KCM, Let Me Groove You, Virgin 0 61 4 NICE & SMOOTH, Sometimes I Rhyme Slow, RAL/Columbia 96 78 13 JODY WATLEY, Tm The One You Need MCA 0 53 6 X -CLAN, Fire And Earth, Polydor 91 90 18 ATLANTIC STARK Masterpiece, Reprise 48 23 12 BIG DADDY KANE, For The Lover In You, Cold Chillin /Reprise 98 93 14 DIGITAL UNDERGROUND, No Nose Job, Tommy Boy

49 30 10 R. KELLY AND PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT, Honey Love, Jive 99 76 14 SKYY, Up and Over, Atlantic

50 29 11 RIFF, White Men Can? Jump, EMI 100 91 12 KARYN WHITE, Walkin' The Dog Wamer Bros. BULLETED ENTRIES INDICATE STRONG CHART MOVEMENT * D REPRESENTS NEW ENTRY * REPRESENTS RE-ENTRY. RPSRI/ j1= M A Y 2 2 , 1 9 9 2 *****TOP SINGLES * * * * *

AR -3-EST TITLE LABEL 7 EN VOGUE MY LOVIN' (YOU'RE NEVER...) EASTWEST LISA STANSFIELD ALL WOMAN ARISTA 3 JODECI COME & TALK TO ME UPTOWN/MCA 4 KRIS KROSS JUMP RUFFHOUSE/COLUMBIA S CHAKA KHAN LOVE YOU ALL MY LIFETIME WARNER BROS. SINGLE OF THE WEEK LUTHER VANDROSS/JANET JACKSON f/BBD AND RALPH TRESVANT THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE A&M This is the first single release from the movie soundtrack for the new Damon Wayans movie "Mo' Money." This song features two of today's hottest singers, Vandross and Jackson, who both do themselves proud on this track. They sound pretty good together and play off each other's vocals nicely. Watch out for this smokin', IneleY slammin' jammie, 'cause it's coming to your favorite radio station sooner than you know. This is the most added single at radio this week. Demos: AH.

-:,.: r., . ALBUM OF THE WEEK, ._.V ', SPYRO GYRA -a `j `' '., THREE WISHES r G R P L.-.,,. Here's the latest LP from those very talented jazz ; musicians, Spyro Gyra. On this album you will experience some wonderful rhythms and feel ; Fourteen tracks in all, each one 1 some nice vibes. .,,rr. its and expression, bringing ,, takes on own sound Jr' you a little closer to the artists. Special cuts: , '-. fir' ï.. Saw "Breathless""; "Real Time"; "Jennifer's Lullaby," ¡` . written in memory of Stan Getz; "Inside Your`-*' .-.;. l Love"; "NothingTo Lose"; ""Three Wishes"; 1 "'Gliding""; "Cabana Carioca"; and ""Roller- `"` .. coaster." This is their best work to date and if DIflTAL you are a fan, this is one album you must have. MASTER Produced by Jay Beckenstein. Demos: All. M A Y I M swire eR1135 SINGLES SUPERHOT AL JARREAU-IT'S NOT HARD TO LOVE YOU-REPRISE-This latest single is classic SUPERACTIVE Al Jarreau. His voice has never sounded so good or powerful. The music is nice and Taking a look at the radio easy, perfect for AC and Quiet Storm formats. Radio should enjoy many requests from add action around the Jarreau fans after they hear this new record. The outstanding production was done country, we see the much by Narada Michael Walden for Perfection Light Productions. Demos: All. talked about duet featuring B ANGIE B-A CLASS ACT I-GIANT-Taken from the motion picture "A Class Act," Luther Vandross and Janet this song is the first release from that singin' sista B Angie B. This is a great club Jackson leading all corners lam and also a perfect record for the jump, jump fans. Angie displays a strong vocal with 58 stations on it. "The performance throughout the track. The music production on this is great and should Best Things In Life Are Free" have the request lines ringing off the hook. Produced by Vassal Benford and Cassandra is the name of the first single Mills. Demos: All. released from the upcoming "Mo' Money" motion picture ATLANTIC STARR-UNCONDITIONAL LOVE-REPRISE-This is the perfect record for on it those quiet evenings alone with the one you love. Atlantic `Starr has never sounded soundtrack. Stations include KBCE-FM KBMS-AM sweeter than on this track. Radio should enjoy playing this one over and over again. KCEP-FM KDKO-AM KMOJ- Produced by David E. Lewis and Wayne I. Lewis. Demos: All. FM KKDA-FM, KKBT-FM KRIZ- TEVIN LETTER Brothers CAMPELL-STRAWBERRY 23-QWEST/WARNER BROS.-The AM, KSOL-FM and WAMO-FM. Johnson will get a kick out of hearing their hit song being covered by '90s sensation Next up is "We Didn't Tevin "the man" Campell. There are two different mixes, one with a rap and one without. Know," another duet. This The rap version is done by Campell himself, and he doesn't do a bad job either. This one's by the power -packed one is for Hip -Hop formats. This is a for as perfect great song the young club scene twosome of Whitney Houston well. This should be another hit for Campell, whose star is steadily on the rise. Produced and Stevie Wonder. This by Quincy Jones. Demos: All. Arista -generated single is SHANICE-SILENT PRAYER-MOTOWN-Shanice's voice just keeps getting better with sure to make waves. This time. Each track seems to be stronger vocally. This one is a special track that was week it gains 35 adds. Some written with love in mind. Narada Michael Walden does a fine production job on this of the stations on it include one as well. Perfect for AC and Quiet Storm formats. Background vocals by Johnny WYFX-AM, WXYV-FM, WWDM- Gill and Silent Soldier. Demos: All. FM WVOE-AM WUFO-AM, JOE PUBUC-I MISS YOU-COLUMBIA-This is the second release off their self -titled WQHH-FM. WPEG-FM WOIC- debut LP, and it's a nice slow jam. These brothas sound real good as they sing about AM WDAS-FM. missing that certain someone. The music is relaxing and mellow. Check out the 12 - Glenn Jones is next. His inch remix version for some sweet variety. Produced by Lionel Job and Joe Public for latest is titled "I've Been Lionel Job Inc. Demos: All. Searching." But nobody's searching for this Atlantic LARRY SRINGFIELD-ALL THE WAY LOVE-TABU/A&M-The latest discovery on the artist's music. All you have to Tabu/A&M label is this refreshing male vocalist, Larry Springfield. His voice is strong do is turn on the radio to one and unique in that he doesn't sound like any other singer. He has his own style, which of 24 stations around the U S is a nice mix between new jack and R&B. Radio should enjoy a long run with this Some of them are KCAT-AM. one. Produced by Arnold Hennings. Demos: All. KJLH-FM KTAA-FM WABD-AM WILD-AM WJLB-FM WNOO-AM and WYLD-FM ALBUMS Rpunding out the top four add -getters for this week is everyone's favorite R&B SERGIO MENDES-BRASILEIRO-ELEKTRA-This album has been one year and two group, Atlantic Starr. Their continents in the making and it shows in the quality of music. The album displays newest single is called "Un- the unique rhythms, percussion, melodies and chants of Brazilian musicians. The power conditional Love." Reprise in each song can be felt throughout the entire project and truly brings out the culture knows a good act when it has of the Brazilian people. Don't miss wonderful Produced this collection of songs. by one. And with 23 adds, they're Sergio Mendes. Demos: All. really pushing this one. DEGREES OF MOTION-DEGREES OF MOTION-ESQUIRE/BMG-Here's the debut Stations playing it include LP from this new vocal group, Degrees Of Motion. Eleven tracks are featured here, WEUP-AM WGOK-AM WGCI- including pure dance flavored tracks that ravers will love. Each track has that club FM WLOU-AM WPLZ-FM, feel to it. So put on your dancing shoes and get ready to party down with the new WRNB-FM WTUG-FM and jacks in town. Produced by Richie Jones for Wake/Make It Rock Productions. Demos: XHRM-FM JRR All. CMARZ M A Y 2 2 , 1 9 9 2 BULLETED ENTRIES INDICATE STRONG CHART MOVEMENT. * D REPRESENTS NEW ENTRY. * REPRESENTS RE-ENTRY

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0 5 6 EN VOGUE, Funky Divas, Atco/EastWest o 40 2 COLLEGE BOYZ, Radio Fusion Radio, Virgin 2 5 KRIS KROSS, Totally Krossed Out, Ruffhouse/Columbia 27 24 16 BLACK SHEEP, A Wolf In Sheep's Clothing, Mercury

3 2 18 VANESSA WILLIAMS, Comfort Zone, Wing/PG 28 20 13 2PAC, 2Paca/ypse Now, Interscope/Atlantic

4 3 8 TLC, O000000hhh...On The TLC Tip, LaFace/Arista 29 26 7 SKYY, Nearer To You, Atlantic 5 4 17 TEVIN CAMPBELL, T.E.V.I.N., Qwest/WB e 35 2 VARIOUS, 'White Men Can't Jump" Soundtrack, SBK 6 6 18 GERALD LEVERT, Private Line, ATCO/Eastwest 31 30 18 CHRIS WALKER, First Time, Pendulum

7 7 18 MICHAEL JACKSON, Dangerous, Epic 32 33 14 R. KELLY & PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT, Born Into The 9O's, Jive

8 8 6 FU-SCHNICKENS, Ell. Don't Take ft Personal, Jive 38 18 CYPRESS HILL, Cypress Hi//, Ruffhouse/Columbia

9 9 17 JODECI, Forever My Lady, Uptown/MCA 34 34 16 MINT CONDITION, Meant To Be Mint, Perspective/A&M o 25 2 CHAKA KHAN, The Woman I Am, Warner Bros. 44 2 MELI'SA MORGAN, Still In Love With You, Pendulum/Elektra 11 10 18 PATTI LABELLE, Bumin; MCA 36 36 18 HAMMER, Too Legit To Quit, Capitol

12 11 12 GLENN JONES, Here / Go Again, Atlantic 37 32 14 UMC'S, Fruits of Nature, EMI 0 15 3 ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT, 3 Years 5 Months..., Chysalis 38 37 18 MARIAN CAREY, Emotions, Columbia e 23 3 DAS EFX, Dead Serious, Atco/EastWest 39 39 18 LISA STANSFIELD, Real Love, Arista 15 14 10 JOE PUBLIC, Joe Pub/ic, Columbia 50 2 RANDY CRAWFORD, Through Eyes Of Love, Warner Bros.

16 17 4 M.C. BRAINS, Lovers Lane, Motown 41 28 18 KARYN WHITE, Ritual of Love, Warner Bros.

17 12 13 SOUNDS OF BLACKNESS, The Evolution..., Perspective/A&M 42 48 18 BOYZ II MEN, Coo/eyhighharmony, Motown

18 13 10 SIR MIX -A -LOT, Mack Daddy, Rhyme Cartel/Def America 43 43 7 BOBBY BLUE BLAND, Portrait Of The Blues, Malaco

19 19 10 TONY TERRY, Tony Terry, Epic 44 41 18 S HAN I C E, Inner Child, Motown

20 18 11 NICE & SMOOTH, Ain't A Damn Thing Changed RAL/Columbia 45 45 18 JODY WATLEY, Affairs of the Heart, MCA

21 21 17 KEITH SWEAT, Keep It Comin, Elektra 46 46 18 VARIOUS, 'Juice" Soundtrack, MCA 0 39 2 ALYSON WILLIAMS, Alyson Williams, OBR/Columbia 47 42 15 ATLANTIC STARR, Love Crazy, Reprise 23 22 18 PRINCE & THE N.P.G., Diamonds and Pearls, Paisley Park/WB 48 29 8 CHERRELLE, The Woman I Am, Tabu/A&M

24 16 10 CE CE PENISTON, finally, UM 49 49 16 AMG, Bitch Betta Have My Money, Select o 31 2 VARIOUS, 'Deep Cover" Soundtrack Epic 50 47 18 MC LYTE, Act Like You Know, Priority

PAGE 14 / MAY 22, 1992 iklE2t=e4erriES Sergio Mendes: 100 Percussionists In Brazil

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w W ARTIST TITLE W W ARTIST TITLE o 6 JOEY DeFRANCESCO 0 23 ARTHUR TAYLOR Reboppin' Mr. A.T Columbia Enja

O 5 DIANE SCHUUR m 21 RICARDO SILVEIRA In Tribute Small World GRP Verve Forecast/PG

o 7 JOEY CALDERAllO 18 19 TONY WILLIAMS To Know One The Story Is Neptune Blue Note Blue Note

4 4 THE HARPER BROTHERS 19 9 ELLIS MARSALIS You Can Hide Inside The Music Heart of Gold Verve/PG Columbia

5 1 MARCUS ROBERTS Q 29 EDDIE DANIELS/GARY BURTON As Serenity Approaches Benny Rides Again Novus/RCA GRP

8 YELLOWJACKETS 21 22 STEVE HOBBS Live Wires Cultural Diversity GRP Timeless/Zebra

IN WHAT WILL PROBABLY GO DOWN as his best O ' 1 ROY HARGROVE 22 12 McCOY TYNER work in terms of creative flair, Sergio Mendes The Vibe Soliloquy RCA Blue Note presents percussion as it has never been presented before. Brasileiro is the title of Mendes' debut album 8 STEFAN KARLSSON 23 17 BOBBY McFERRIN/CHICK COREA The Road Not Taken Play for Elektra Records and he joins the label with a passion Justice Blue Note that'll set your ears on fire. o 15 KEI AKAGI 27 STEVE COLEMAN "On this album, I wanted to explore a wide variety Q Playroom Rhythms In Mind of the incredible spectrum of rhythms and percussion, Blue Moon Novus/RCA melodies and chants in Brazilian music," comments 10 3 JOE HENDERSON 25 18 JACK DeJOHNETTE Mendes. And indeed, this album is what music is all Lush Life Earth Walk. about. Verve/PG Blue Note

Mendes offers creative splendor, sending listeners 11 13 EASTERN REBELLION 26 24 STAN GETZ/KENNY BARROW to South America and providing a backdrop of tunes Mosaic People Time Music Masters Verve/PG which is more than simply a departure from his more familiar mainstream sound of late. Capturing the 12 14 KENNY BLAKE ® * DAVID SANBORN Carnival spirit, the native Brazilian kicks off Brasileiro Rumor Has It Upfront Heads Up Elektra with the monumental sounds of 100 drummers on the cut "Fanfarra." 13 16 ARTURO SANDOVAL Q 'r BOBBY WATSON I Remember Clifford Present Tense The making was a in of "Fanfarra" lesson logistical GRP Columbia improvisation. In order to get the sound Mendes had 14 10 JOHN HART 29 25 in mind for this cut, he gathered the 100 best JACK McDUFF Trust Another Real Good Un percussionists from the local schools of samba, then Blue Note Muse recorded them in a large parking lot. With mics strung ® 20 DAVID MURRAY Q Jr SHIRLEY HORN around the entire group, the song was recorded. Shakill's Warrior Here's To Life Luckily for the production, the lot was adjacent to the DIW/Columbia Verve Forecast/PG recording studio and thus 24 -track equipment was BULLETED ENTRIES INDICATE STRONG CHART MOVEMENT. used to capture the sound. Then the vocals were û REPRESENTS NEW ENTRY * REPRESENTS RE-ENTRY. recorded on top, along with a Bahian samba de roda (circle samba) to round out the orchestration. "I've always wanted to do an album that captured EE the true feel of Carnival and Elektra supported me in Y IN N EWORLEANS that dream," he says. "The album is about the music in the streets and I try to bring that to light for the listener." Es Et With a career that has spanned more than four decades" añd five gold albums, Mendes looks set to 992 make Brasileiro a turning point in his music CONFERENCE philosophy. "I had always continued on page 44

BY J_ R_ REYNOL112)S THEM IA NEVENTI

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 15 AWIlhusacAltinrizvws=1 assured of repeating that Stateside MA SINGLES due to the lively mixes that are fea- SHINE tured. Worth noting is the Junior EXPANSION LISA ONO Factory Mix with its awesome beats This uptempo groove has all the right O'SAMBA that would ignite any rave. Demos: elements that Urban radio likes when RCA Young Adults. adding a record. Good vocals and a catchy beat are just two of those ele- EUGENE BUSSEY ments that give this song a real PARADISE chance of doing well. AJA produced EMOTIVE this song, with assistance from Brian Here's a song that hits you from the Jackson. Demos: Adults. very first beat and has you till the last. With its uptempo rhythms, this M -DOC houser offers the very best of New WHATEVER YOU NEED York house music. By using the right SMASH tactics at Emotive, this song could Hot and heavy is a good way to des- The well waltz its way onto many play - cribe this club oriented tune. lists, giving Bussey his biggest silky smooth mixing skills of house release. Close your eyes and this producer Steve "Silk" Hurley are evi- one will take you to paradise. Bussey dent and really jack up the beat. The has produced one of the hottest song appears on M-Doc's Universal Poet album. It's another song with a This artist, a household name in her house cuts of the year with this multi -format sound. Demos: Young native Brazil, has a soothing release song. Demos: House Fans. Adults. off her Menina album. As can be TONY & RANDY expected, there are plenty of horns DO YOU WANT ME and lively drums on this song, which JAWAN is sure to attract Latin -based demos. ALBUMS Besides recording this song, Ono also wrote the music to this mid - VARIOUS tempo winner. This one is definitely TAKE CONTROL OF THE PARTY for those who love Latin jazz. EPIC Demos: Jazz Fans. DANNII SUCCESS SAVAGE

This Texas duo returns with an uptempo dance groove that really shows the progress they've made. There's a strong new jack beat that should help the song's chances of breaking into Urban formats. A House lovers, this compilation is too pumped up new jack rap also adds hot to pass up. All the songs featured to the song's qualities. Produced by are rave favorites that have jacked up T. Bonds and R. Boyd. Demos: All. many a night on the dance floor. A STEVE LYNN couple of the album's winners are MOMENTS "Call Of The Wild" by Call Of The SAHARA Wild; and "Love At First Sight" by There's no escaping the hints of This midtempo song has a very Spagna, a song that has already pop, house and rap on this dance heavy across-the-board feel to it, made its mark on AC formats. Also groove that has plenty of appeal. which may enhance its chances of worth noting is "Got To Get Away" by You can expect the AC formats to success. The song features a real Off -Shore and Jocelyn Brown, a song jump on this before Urban radio butt -shaker -of -a -beat that should that is already bubbling on under- does. But it shouldn't be too long make it a popular party record for ground charts. With Soul Family Sen- before it does score at Urban radio. any age group. Edward De Miles sation's "Other Stuff" also standing The song has already experienced produced this along with Lynn. out, this is a must have for the ravers. success in the U.K., and seems Demos: All. Demos: House Fans. B?E BY TERRY MUGGLETON

PAGE 16 / MAY 22, 1992 RAR, ROOTS REGGAE The Granddaddy of Toasting Daddy U -Roy

IT WAS A WONDERFUL SIGHT to see as people of all colors were dancing and swaying to the great riddems of reggae music that was being played by a group of talented brothas and one sista. They call themselves The Ruff and Ready Crew, and that is exactly what they were, rough and ready. They had to be, they were playing for one of Jamaica's best MCs. They call him "The Granddaddy of Toasting," the one man who truly started it all, Daddy U -Roy. What a performance he gave. Doing about a two and a half- hour show, he proved age and time don't matter when you have true, stone to the bone talent. The Music Machine has never had a better show stopper than with this night. There is no competition that can stand up to this man's talent. When it comes to today's younger toasters, the only thing they can do is sit back and listen, because Daddy U -Roy is still the best at what he does. drums like they were a part of him. At one point, his He can take a song and turn the lyrics inside out. He drumming was so intense that he played his rasta hat can take one syllable and play with it until there's nothing right off his head! The lead and rhythm guitar was left but pure sound. He has a unique way of moving right delivered nicely by the only female of the group, Kip, into the rhythm so that you think his voice is a musical who also plays with Pato Banton. This beautiful sista instrument. If you have had the pleasure of hearing and played with fire and precise timing, she was great. The seeing him in concert, you would know this man definitely back bone of the group seemed to be the bass player, brings the music to life. Fully Fullwood. His bass playing thumped through the He performed some real nice t'ings from the past and receivers and made the speakers really boom with bass. present. His latest LP, True Born African, has been out The keyboard player, Tahaka, made everything sound a little over three months and is getting rave reviews. better, and with his lively smile he brightened up the entire He did the title track off the album, which got a nice stage. He seemed to truly enjoy playing with such a huge response from the many fans that crowded the front of talent as Daddy U -Roy. The saxophone player, Cedric, the stage. That was a great number, complete with some balanced everything out and made the band sound wicked beats to back up the powerful way he sings. complete. The musicians fed off of one another. Every U -Roy started the show off with "Reggae Party," which now and then, a band member could be caught looking was real rub -a -dub stylee. Other tasty treats he performed at the other to see that everything was going the right were "Wear You To The Ball," which the crowd really way, sometimes even laughing with delight. loved as they shouted with appreciation; "Money Honey," During the middle of the show, Daddy brought out two off this latest album; "Natty Rebel"; "Music Addict"; "Jah background singers, a mother and daughter duo named Jah Call You"; and two top favorites, "Chalice In The Gina & GiGi. Their vocal performance was real sweet. Palace" and "Rule The Nation." Their harmonies blended quite well and brought out the The last two songs were huge hits for Daddy U -Roy. sweet melodies that reggae music is known for. The audience showed their love and support for this man What made this event even more exciting was the fact who has been entertaining fans across the waters and that this night was only the second time this group of over the many mountains and valleys for over 30 years, musicians and singers ever played together. You would without missing a beat. Not only was he in top notch never be able to tell though. Judging from the way they condition but he truly looked happy to be on that stage sounded, it seemed like they had been playing together doing what he does best, entertaining. for years. The band was wonderful. Wadie, the drummer, is one There was a kind of vibe on that stage that was of the hottest beat keepers around today. He played those magnetic. The fans could feel it, the photographers could BY LA12121ANiN FLORES

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 17 They are all smiles after their peaceful press conference. Pictured One, the "humanist" ideology, and the "black nationalist" here (f -r) Blackwatch member, The Grand Architect Traxtitioner ideology of X -Clan. continued on page 42 Paradise; Afrika Bambaata; Baba Professor X, the Overseer; KRS- One; The Grand Verbalizer Funkinlesson Brother J; and Zulu Nation member. RAP PICK OF THE WEEK feel it, and the band, most importantly, could feel it. It HARD KNOCKS was their feelings and emotions that were put into those DIRTY COP NAMED HARRY wonderful songs. And it's those songs and the perfor- WILD PITCH mance of a reggae legend, Daddy U -Roy, that will leave Here is a slammin' piece of hip -hop wax just waiting a positive lasting impression on the minds of the many for all you brave radio jocks to pump it up. The new different racial backgrounds that were in the place to rap duo who call themselves Hard Knocks live up to be. All through the show he kept saying, "No matter what their name. With some serious hard-core beats and color you are, either black, white, brown, yellow, green even harder lyrics, this one right here is hot property. or purple, my music is for you. I have nothing but good Hard Knocks is rappin' about a dirty cop (and every and positive vibrations for all God's children. One love." major urban city has one or two), delivering a rhyme For lovers of reggae music, this is one man you should style that is pure quality. This record should turn some not miss when he comes to your home town, Not only heads and wake up a couple of ears! Jocks, don't sleep will you get your money's worth, but you will leave with on this one, 'cause it's all that. something that money can't buy, love. Because U -Roy loves what he does so much, it comes through in his performance, which in turn spreads like wildfire to those who listen and feel the riddems. After all, reggae music is just that, a love vibe. TOP TEN 1. 'Tennessee" 6. 'Take It Personal" Cooler Heads Prevail Arrested Development Gang Starr On the let's squash this tip. KRS-One and X -Clan have Chrysalis Chrysalis proclaimed that they have spiritually joined forces. There 2. "Scenario" 7. "Night Train" have been numerous rumors in the hip -hop community Quest/ Leaders Public Enemy that the two groups were fighting or dissing each other Jive Def Jam/Columbia 3. "Helluva" 8. 'The Word" on and off record (meaning on recorded songs and in Brotherhood Creed Mod Squad printed interviews). Many times small, unimportant things Gasoline Alley/MCA Priority get out of hand simply because people blow them up, 4. "Jump" 9. "You Can't See" making something that's nothing bigger than life, creating Kris Kross Heavy D. & The Boyz a scandal. That's how news gets out of proportion and Ruffhouse/Columbia Uptown/MCA the truth gets distorted. 5. "Sometimes I Rhyme 10. "Ghetto Red Hot" Well, let us here at BRE, your magazine of record, go Slow" Super Cat Nice & Smooth Columbia on the books to state that KRS-One and X -Clan are not RAL/Columbia feuding anymore. All the bull has been put to rest. It all started with a conflict between the philosophy of KRS-

PAGE 18 / MAY 22, 1992 AltzeiUMEArtzlitionare P.M. DAWN DR. EASE AND THE EASETOWN SINGLES REALITY USED TO BE A FRIEND OF POSSE MINE EASE DROPPIN' PROPER & THE POETESS GEE STREET/ISLAND RUGGED MAKING SOME CHANGE STARTRAK POETIC GROOVE Brothas and sistas, get ready 'cause The second single release from this there's a new posse in town and fresh new female rapper, the Poe- their name is The Easetown Posse. tess, is another fresh rhyme. This This is their debut LP that is a time around she displays her quick refreshing surprise for a first time lyrical skills while the Baker Boyz out. There is outstanding produc- drop some wicked production. tion throughout the entire 10 Radio should get behind this one, tracks, beats that bring out the lyric 'cause it'll not only bring in higher content smoothly. The rappers fea- ratings but it will also make some tured on these tracks can flow with more fans for your station. Play it ease, guess that's why they call and say it and don't forget to pump themselves the Easetown Posse. it up. Demos: All. This posse is made up of Dr, Ease, Bumble Bee, Magnum, Capitol -P, SHANTE The latest release from those mystic The Coldest, M.C. Kay, Raa K and BIG MAMA rappers, P.M. Dawn, is a nice and D -Master -D. Check out cuts like LIVIN' LARGE melodic tune, perfect for relaxing or "Ease Droppin'," "Ex -Chill Thang," Well, well, where do we begin? For driving down the highway, which "Flowin' Smoove," this one is super those of you in the hip -hop com- ever you prefer. Radio should play phat on the smoothed out tip. munity who haven't heard this this jam. Tell someone you know "Gangster Touch," "So Ruff" and record, get ready for some serious about the surreal rhythms found on "Ease With The Funk." The samples dissin' to be thrown down on this this cut. Produced by P.M. Dawn. that are used are done with class one. Shante comes out smokin' Demos: All. and taste, they aren't overly used or Latifah, Lyte and Yo-Yo. Maybe it's exploited. For your listening plea- because she comes from the 'old' sure, make sure you don't miss this school that's just her style. What- ALBUMS new group of talented rappers and ever the reason might be, this kind producers. Produced by Dr. Ease of rap song gives rap music a bad and Ex -Chill for Easetown Produc- PETE ROCK & CL SMOOTH name. This kind of song is negative. tions. Demos: Most Formats. We have enough negative things MECCA AND THE SOUL BROTHER ELEKTRA going on in the communities we live ENTERTAINMENT MAESTRO FRESH WES in. The lyrics aren't worth checkin' Well, hip -hop fans, here's the album MAESTRO ZONE of the year (so far). This is 18 tracks unless you want a good laugh, but POLYGRAM pure, hip -hop music. the production on this cut is all that. of soulful The phat and funkee rhyme bomb There are dope rhyme styles backed Produced and mixed by Grand dropper is back in effect with this up by of the hardest Daddy I.U. Demos: Hard -Core Rap some beats diggy, diggy dope album. Fresher in Fans. heard '92. Pete Rock & CL than fresh is what he should call him- Smooth drop serious science self because his rhyme skills display 2 TOO MANY throughout this LP with cuts like that of a lyrical wizard. Wes raps the WHERE'S THE PARTY? "Anger In The Nation," one of the rhyme around his tongue and spits it JIVE thought -provoking tracks featured out across the beats (beats that will The latest discovery from that here that's complete with some make your body move) to make his talented rapper Fresh Prince is his crazy hyped up scratchin'. Check rhyme complete. Excellent produc- new rap group, 2 Too Many, with out "Ghetto Of The Mind," tion done by some of hip -hop's fin- their debut single, "Where's The "Straighten It Out" and "Return To est, K -Cut of Main Source, Ebony Party?" This is a solid party cut that Mecca." For a slower groove, check Mozart and First Offence. What also should do well in the clubs too. This "Lots Of Lovin'," this one is real makes this a stand -out album is the group is a mix between hard-core sweet and will put you in the right live instruments used throughout. and bubblegum rap. So somewhere mood. The single out now, "They Check out cuts like "On The Jazz Tip," in that mix you'll find them. Radio Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)," is a "Conductin' Thangs," "Watchin' ready and waiting. Produced and heart felt groove and one of the Zeros Grow," "Hittin' The Girl - mixed by Hula & K. Fingers of Da' dopest tracks on the album. This LP schools," "The Maestro Zone," Posse Productions for Zomba is worth checking out and playing "Ebony Mozart," "Poetry Is Black," Recording. Executive producer: Will over and over again, 'cause you'll "Bring It On" and At All." Smith (The Fresh Prince) and James hear something different each and This album stands out on the produc- "J.L." Lassiter for Wiliam Produc- every time. Slammin' production. tion end and on the rhyme style as tions. Demos: All. Demos: Hip -Hoppers. well. Nuff respect. Demos: All. 39E BY LAR121ANN FLORES

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 19 ABiLC)COMMMES1 WILSON PICKETT: Unlimited Soul Power

EARLY ONE MORNING, I RAN out and hollered. My voice rich and strong.

echoed down through the swamps and I thought, 'Uh - Pickett's next hit was in '65 with "In The Midnight Hour," oh, this is it,' " recalled Wilson Pickett. Born in Prattville, a rocker with a strong back -beat, tight horn section, and AL, on March 19, 1941, Pickett picked cotton in the fields the guitar chinking on two and four to accent the beat with his family three that made it to No. 1 days a week and went on the R&B charts and to school, too. When No. 21 on the pop the cotton bowls charts. Recording in ripened, opened and Stax Studios in dried, sharp pricks on Memphis, Pickett the edges of the bowls turned hit after hit, easily punctured and including "Don't Fight bloodied their hands. It," another rocker that Pickett said, "I didn't get will make you get up much of an education and get in the groove.

but I learned about From the melodious hard times. I'd ask, horn section intro to 'Grandma, what are you the tight rhythm sec- moaning about?' And tion and the female she'd say, 'When you background singers, moan, the devil don't and even Pickett's know what you're masterful singing, this talking about.' " Well, is a perfectly soulful Pickett learned this track which became an lesson well because his anthem for bands gift to the music world around the world.

comes straight from his His next No. 1 hit, divine soul. "634-5789" (Souls - Young Pickett sang ville, U.S.A.) has a with a great gospel catchy horn intro and group called The Violin - a moderate marching aires, and toured the beat with background U.S. along with The Soul Stirrers. The Swan Silvertones and vocals that build into a joyful celebration. As usual, Pickett The Davis Sisters. He would sing during jam sessions with is superb. "Ninety -Nine And A Half (Won't Do)" begins Sam Cooke of the Soul Stirrers, Little Archie Brownlee of with the guitar playing a simple, funky lick to bring the the Five Blind Boys, Big Ruth of the Davis Sisters, and Rev. bass in, and the two combine for one of the most clever Julius Cheeks of the Sensational Nightengales, who was his intros in the business. When Pickett and the drums join hero. Rev. Cheeks' voice had the growl of ominous authority in, the funk is thick and proper. A song that has one of and Pickett took the best from Cheeks and others to Pickett's quickest tempos, "Land Of A Thousand Dances," complete his great voice and vocal style. originally recorded by Chris Kenner and written by Kenner When Cooke and Aretha Franklin began singing and Antoine "Fats" Domino, takes off with wild abandon secular music, Pickett followed soon after because of and an air -tight arrangement and develops into a pure the promise of more money. He joined the Falcons and house party dance tune. "Mustang Sally" became another

recorded "I Found A Love," a powerfully thrilling gospel - anthem for Pickett's No. 1 hit collection, rocking into like, slow -drag ballad with the guitarist picking beautiful America's homes and nightclubs. fills with vibrato on his amplifier (something unique His next chart -topper, "Funky Broadway," begins with then) behind Pickett's lead vocals and the Falcons' a funky guitar intro, powerful bass line, solid back -beat, background vocals, making the song a national hit in a crawling tenor solo, and a tight horn section playing '62. His first solo hit, a slow and soulful "If You Need in unison-the tune is truly funky. Bobby Womack, a great Me." also had all the ingredients of true gospel. with guitarist, vocalist and songwriter in the gospel tradition. the exception of a few lyrics. The background singers wrote, arranged and played the enchanting guitars on "I'm are female and Pickett harmonizes with himself by In Love," on which Pickett reaches your heart and makes overdubbing, and even preaches his love in the middle you feel the joy of his very soul. No pretense from Pickett, of the tune. just pure feeling. This is a true masterpiece, as usual. The Pickett's vocal advantage is a superior voice with combination of Pickett and Womack is truly unbeatable. range to spare in his natural and falsetto voices. He Rhino Records releases the first of the acclaimed Atlantic has developed the ability to project his life's experiences & ATCO Re -Masters. Wilson Pickett: A Man And A Half through his voice in song with inexhaustible power and includes 44 great songs, an excellent booklet with photos, energy. Through the years his voice has remained hard, sessionography and discography. 39E BY TONY MATh-IEWS

PAGE 20 / MAY 22, 1992 -

KATHY SLEDGE SHE'S STILL wawa LY THE TERM COMEBACK cames an icy wrote three of the songs for Heart and, irony-though the return of a as expected, she is in fine voice. The renowned personality is usually met album's first single, the house -tinged with high anticipation and even "Take Me Back To Love Again," is dance celebration, the truth is that most artists floor friendly, but Quiet Storm has been would choose to hang, rather than having picking up on the "Romance" re -mix. to come back, no matter how short the "Listen to Win Some Lose Some' duration. and 'Careful,' " says Sledge, claiming Kathy Sledge has a new album on these two cuts as her personal favorites. Epic. Heart is her debut for the label, She also adds that she's been told the and her first solo outing since leaving LP reminds some folks of What's Going her sisters and the world famous group On. If it revolves around one central they shared, Sister Sledge. And while theme, it's love pure and simple, says she admits that she has been, for a Sledge. "it's about how we're running time, just one step shy of the hot spot on empty and we need to put love back she has never been far away from the into our hearts." heat. She also reveals that hers is not the "h really was a smooth transition," only project perking inside one of R&B's says Sledge. "I left the group to embark most well known families. Sister Sledge

on a solo career. I talked to Hank Caldwell is also in the process of shopping a

at Epic and they were what I wanted. new deal, says Sledge. And while it

They believed in me as a writer and was a well kept secret the sister group's they were willing to make this a team last LP, When the Boys Meet the Gids, effort." went gold overseas and spawned a top Sledge operates her own production four record in Italy. company along with her husband, Philip "Most people think We Are Family Lightfoot. She says she wasn't in a great was our last album," says Sledge. "But hurry to just release a record. Along with Lightfoot and the Epic staff, we were going through record company changes-they wouldn't release

Sledge took a year and a half perusing material inn search of songs that the album domestically and when we toured internationally, they kept it would be just right for her debut. a secret in the States.

'The five of us (Caldwell, Cheryl Dickerson and Vivian Scott along "ff we learned one thing from the old school," she continues, "it is with Sledge and Lightfoot) screened all the material, searching for some to depend oo your live show, not the product." Sledge says that adage really good, strong songs," she says. 'We knew it would take extra time kept the group's energy level high during the transitional years and also but we knew they were out there. ifs been a long process, but well helped motivate her to become fully involved in an activity she calls her worth the wait." "sanity"-aerobic/cardiovascu- Sledge has come up with a lar training.

12 -song compilation that she is What started out as a work- more than happy with. She co - BY HALEEMON ANDERSON out to prep continued on page 42

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 21 Putting Bermuda On The Musical Map

Nu re: in striving to fulfill our goal of bringing you an ever widening spectrum of the world of black music, BRE this week introduces a new international column, Caribbean Beat. Having remained on the pulse of black music in Canada, Great Britain and Japan, BRE is proud to now be able to give you the beat from Bermuda, courtesy of Lorin Smith. Smith is a leading entertainment writer in Bermuda, with a weekly column appearing in the weekend edition of the island's daily newspaper, The Royal Gazette. He's also had articles published in Essence, Black Beat, Excel and The New York Trend magazines. BRE welcomes Smith to the fold of black radio. When one thinks of Bermuda, what immediately comes to mind are images of beautiful pink sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, pastel colored houses, and warm, friendly people. These are all accurate descriptions of this semi -tropical, mid -Atlantic island that has been referred to as "a little bit of heaven right here on earth." However, if local musician Stefan Hinds has his way, the name Bermuda will soon become known for producing great music; music that combines the subtle nuances of island rhythms, with R&B, pop and dance, to create the unique musical stylings of the Bermuda urban contemporary band Bermuda. Known in local entertainment circles as The Electronic on the island. In actual fact, the band's ability to survive Symphony, Bermuda is the brainchild of brothers Stefan and continue working has been as a direct result of and Rupert Hinds, a talented twin combination of song- broadening its musical base. "In Bermuda, a musician writers and producers, respected and admired for their has to develop a certain diversity with his music in order creativity, excellent musicianship and technical wizardry. to survive," Hinds maintains. "When you live in a resort Along with the Hinds brothers, rounding out the band environment which caters to tourists, you must be able are vocalists Laurette Augustus and Damio McLuen, as to appeal to a wide variety of musical tastes. If you don't, well as drummer/percussionist Vernon Tucker. it is virtually impossible to survive." Driven by an insatiable desire to expose their music For the Bermudian musician-who has a limited to a wider international audience, Stefan and Rupert, number of places where he can work; there are simply together with co -producer Sean Caisey, have formed not enough venues for 'live' music-the matter of survival S.R.S. Productions to act as a creative vehicle for the is a serious one. The hotels provide the most lucrative development of a distinctive Bermudian sound. "The band form of steady employment for local musicians by hiring is attempting to pioneer a sound that is distinctively them to perform for convention groups and for other Bermudian," says Stefan. "Of course, should we be selective functions. Additional employment opportunities successful in securing a record deal, we will be looking are available as supporting acts for international to bring our music to a broader international audience." recording artists who perform on the island from time Clearly, the island's close proximity to the United States to time. mainland, together with the numerous musical influences Still, in the absence of a thriving music industry and which grace its shores, from pop to reggae, provides the first class recording facilities, the Bermudian musician band with a unique creative opportunity. And it's a reality finds himself at a disadvantage, and oft times must find that hasn't gone unnoticed by Hinds. "Bermuda's unique alternative means of employment. Subsequently, most location, relative to the United States, coupled with its musicians on the island work on only a part-time basis, traditional British influence and strong ancestral ties to unable to earn a living doing what they enjoy. It is a fact the Caribbean, manifests into a wealth of musical of life on the island that the Hinds brothers know all too influences. We intend to take full advantage of this rich well. "We have definitely paid our dues," says Rupert. potpourri of music by developing a strong musical identity "Ever since we returned home from California a number based upon the diversity of these influences," Hinds states of years ago, we have been determined to work as full- emphatically. time, professional musicians. Fortunately, we are now one By tapping into this rich tapestry of musical influences, of the few groups on the island that makes its living as the band has developed a repertoire that is unparalleled full-time musicians," remarks continued on page 44 BY LIC> RIIV SMITI-1

PAGE 22 / MAY 22, 1992 Brian McKnight: In Like A Lion

THE ART OF SINGING IS enjoying a banner year in pop/R&B, what with the influx of doo-woppers currently making their mark. Thus, it is quite appropriate that Brian McKnight throw his hat into the ring. However, the self -titled debut Mercury album from the singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist, featuring the first single, Way Love Goes," is anything but a crap shoot. Indeed, McKnight is about to make his mark. Just as vocal groups such as Boyz II Men andJodeci helped re -introduce doo-wop to young audiences, McKnight, just 22, is about to become that generation's flagship solo vocalist. And McKnight comes armed with more than a healthy pelvis thrust and videogenic looks: He wrote or co -wrote all but one of the songs on his collection, and handled much of the instrumentation. "I tried to do it my way," says the lean, affable McKnight of the project. "That way, if it's a success, I can keep doing it my way." With any luck, newcomer McKnight's success will be the second swing in PolyGram president Ed Eckstine's one-two punch combination that included Wing/ PolyGram's Vanessa VViliams' recent domination of the national music charts with a No. 1 single, "Save The Best For Last." Perhaps Williams was singing about McKnight, who co -wrote and co -produced his duet with Williams for her album-"You Gotta Go"-and serves as Williams' onstage musical director. Since Eckstine signed both Williams and McKnight before his label presidency, both acts have been pet projects. The sibling of Take 6 vocalist Claude McKnight III, Brian, who labored on the album off and on for about three years since his '89 signing, says he ended up at Mercury because of the indecisiveness that is typical of this business-and because Eckstine cared. "We sent tapes Brian McKnight to everyone," says McKnight. "Ed was the only one who said, 'I like it,' and moved on it immediately. He had me as this summer, as a special guest on Vanessa Williams' out here the next day. He listened to what I wanted to do, summer tour. and let me do my thing." MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH: Considering the Musically, McKnight delivers a tasty hybrid of pop, R&B, state of the nation, looks like the Isley Brothers were right jazz and gospel. His voice and style has, rather unfairly, on time with selections from their new Tracks Of Life Warner on occasion been compared to that of Donny Hathaway Brothers LP like "Get My Licks In" and "Turn On The Demon." and Nat "King" Cole, though tracks like "Never Felt This Generally, the LP, produced by Ronald Isley and Angela Way," "After The Love Is Gone" and "Is The Feeling Gone" Winbush, in stance, energy and melody, harks back to the do exude a smoky, melodic elegance. group's "3+3" days, which served to influence everyone To launch his single, due early May, McKnight has from Jam and Lewis to the Gap Band and Guy. Guess En embarked on a three-week promotional tour that calls for Vogue's "Free Your Mind," from their current Funky Divas him to sing and play piano. An accompanying publicity LP, is in order as well. The group is in the running to oper tie-in is designed to stress McKnight as a serious multi - Michael Jackson's European "Heal The World" tour, to kick talent. "We want people to recognize the depth of his work," off June in Munich, Germany. Speaking of MJ, while the says manager Herb Trawick, who is also president of Black consensus is that the mystery voice on "In The Closet" Tie Entertainment, the Whispers' new multi -interest concern belongs to Madonna, qualified word has it that it's actually and Capitol -distributed label. The label's first release, a duo Princess Stephanie....Another qualified source has Stevie album by the group's lead singing twins, Walter and Scotty, Wonder taking on a particularly special project sometime is currently in production. "It's easy to see that Brian is this summer: marriage. In the meantime, Wonder and not simply a gimmick, and considering his youth, that is band-including The Lindseys-are rehearsing for a national a very unique factor. We'll utilize that in presenting him tour....lt's tough to cover an Al Green tune and make it to the public." work, but we'd say Melisa Morgan did it with her version McKnight could be out performing in concert as early of his classic "Still In Love With You." BRE BY STEVEN IVORY

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 23 INT. NIGHT CLUB ENTRANCE -NIGHT charged with energy. music slowly rocks them, Patricia raises ROB and CLIFF stand in front of the sexy CLIFF her hand to look at her engagement ring. CASHIER as she hands them their change. See, I told you this place would PATRICIA Both are bopping their heads to the heavy be live. I hope your friends won't be too ROB beat offunky RA P MUSIC being played mad, Deric. Yeah, but I wonder what happened CASHIER DERIC to Deric? Here's your change boys, enjoy. CUT TO: Patricia, baby, tonight no one The two take their money and walk INT. APARTMENT -SAME TIME matters but you. towards the crowded dance floor, eye- ANGLE The two embrace in a steamy kiss as the balling scantily dressed women as they DERIC and PATRICIA are swaying to the MUSIC takes them into another world move through the crowd The place is MUSIC of a soft romantic ballad. As the DISSOLVE TO REALITY

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HE LINES ABOVE WERE FROM A TYPICAL MOVIE script, and if the music is just right, it will create unforgettable moods. It will also super -charge the careers of the musicians who recorded the music. "Mó Money" is the title of the upcoming film that stars Damon Wayans. Producing the soundtrack for the movie was one of music's most prolific production teams, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Together they form Flyte Tyme Tunes and own Perspective Records. Performing on movie soundtracks are en vogue

for black music makers. It is a band wagon that everyone is scrambling to climb aboard. The payoff is two fold. First, it is a source of additional revenue, sometimes worth a fortune. Secondly, it is an incredible source of publicity for recording artists, Mint Conditio.

and is especially 'The Best Things In Life Are Free" originally began as a song beneficial to baby especially for Vandross. But according to Jam and Lewis, after acts that are usually the lyrics were completed, it was decided that a female vo ce

hard-pressed for a would enhance the song. captive audience. 'That's when we brought in Janet," explained Lewis. "Lutier

Jam explains said he wanted to put something different together- 3 departire that the movie is from his trademark sound. That's why they were teamed for iris about two scam song. It may sound like an unlikely pair, but for the type of sang artists who try to it is, we think you'll agree they were both perfect for the job." take the straight "Cur task as producers was to get the artists to play to their and narrow, but are strengths," said Jam. 'The way the song is produced, the two sidetracked by Wayons' attraction to a love interest. "I look at end up complementing each other very well. This was a special th3 film as having several elenents if interest,' said Jam. "Because song and it worked great for the scenes it supports in tf a movie " Damon is starring, there's vey gool comedy. But it is also spiced In addition to Vandross and Jackson on the cut, Jarr and Lewis with romance and packed with sensational action scenes. It's a add more spice by dropping in the rap talents of Bell Biv De'e, good film." along with the "edition" of Ralph Tresvant. Chock-full of Other recording acts featured on the soundtrack incluje numbars established re- by Public Enemy, Johnny Gill, KRUSH, Color Me Badd, Big Daddy cording stars, as Kane. Mint Condition, MC Lyte, Caron Wheeler, Sounds a= Blackness, wayans Lo -Key?, Harlam Yacht C ub and the Mo' Money All Stars. Discussing haw these artists were selected for :he

. project, Lewis says

that it was a multi - icture sou tìráck layered process. P the beginning, we discussed whch artists we liked. Ale well as up-and- wanted to use people we were familiar with, plus could be courted coming acts, the on to deliver. In addition to that, it was important for the music soundtrack Jam to fit the film, so making sure we had the right sound was

commercial suc - wher they produce an album project for regular sale. Logistically cEss. One of the much talked abut songs in the film features speaking, they say the process was more difficult because there the vocals of Luther Vandross, accompanied by Janet Jackson- were more considerations than usual, including the director of :he a unique combination to say -he least. film. The music had to fit the visuals as opposed to music videos, where the reverse is true. "Another problem was that we had to fine-tune songs at :he same time the film was being final edited," said Jam. 'That meant that songs we had completed had to be altered wren scenes from the film were changed. "In the last two weeks before the project was due, we realed we had to go to the artists to get the job done. That meant traveling to New York and Los Angeles. Pulling all that togeller

on such a tight deadline was tough. But it was also very rewarc ng. The real beauty of this project is the incredible cooperation we received from all sides. The artists, their managers, :he law,ers and the labels all came through." Cùlìtnethi 0l ¡Mgr- -f2

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PUC LIC# 2510P 2001 Records: Planning For The Future

HE "90s HAVE DEFINITELY SEEN the re-emergence of the dance independent. With underground parties becoming a more common sight in U.S. cities every weekend, independent dance labels are having one of their most prosperous periods ever. As these underground functions, or raves as they're called, take off, the independents that supply the music for these events benefit. By servicing the DJs that spin the discs at these raves, independents hope that with little expense they can get word of their product on the street. Many of these indie labels that supply this music to the warehouse parties were originally of the R&B format, but changed after seeing the effect house music was having on young adults across the U.S. One independent label that changed from a traditional urban format to a house orientated one is 2001 Records out of Hawthorne, CA. Formed in 1989, the label is headed by Erich Dorrer, and currently features a roster of three acts. States Dorrer, "I never went out to form a label, it just happened after I was trying to get a distribution deal for an artist I managed, and kept on being turned down by the majors. You see, if you don't have a contact at a major label, then you're wasting your time." Instead of waiting for a deal to come to him, Dorrer decided to form his own label. "I realized that you've got to have a record that's already doing well if you are to attract any response from the majors," states Dorrer. Among the first things Dorrer did upon forming 2001 was solidify his relationship with Saxxy, the artist he had been trying to shop to the majors. Mentions Dorrer, "I knew that Saxxy had the talent and was committed to going all the way." Since the label was formed, two Saxxy new rap acts, STR8-G and B.Y.B. (Bad Young Brothers), for a distributor to go on," Dorrer claims. It was the now have joined Saxxy, and should have their product on the defunct KDAY radio station that gave 2001 the first radio streets soon. "Rap is so much harder to break than dance success that eventually led to them landing a deal with music because you are guaranteed no airplay on black Landmark. radio. A house cut can break at the club level and attain The executives at 2001 know that they have to expand a heavy response before radio knows about it. To break if the labe. is to be recognized as a premier dance indie, rap, you have to break it at a street level." so they are currently working on just that problem by really One method 2001 Records used to attract the youth pushing their top performer, Saxxy. "We want to try our is by doing showcases at local high schools in the Los luck in the European house market because it's a lot easier Angeles area. Says Saxxy, "I really love doing these to break a new act over there than it is here. In the U.S. showcases. The kids really speak their mind and leave you have to grow rapidly by getting your artist exposure, you knowing exactly where you stand." Saxxy continues whether it be on video or through showcases. And if you by saying, "We want to stay close to our community, that's don't have a successful track record, it's near enough

why we didn't move to Hollywood or Beverly Hills. I can't impossible getting your video shown on television," states stand businesses that move out of their community once Dorrer. they've made it. With dance music's popularity currently reaching a Without an assist from a major label, 2001 Records peak, 2001 Records is definitely on the inside track of has its product distributed by Landmark Records, a the underground scene by having an artist that's starting company that distributes product for over a hundred to garner respect. As Dorrer states, "We know in some independent labels. "Originally, we had tremendous ways we've been very lucky as a label, but as an problems getting a distribution deal because we only had independent we are still going to pursue a distribution one act on our roster, and had no available product to deal with a major label." show," states Dorrer. "We were in a Catch -22 because You never know, if Saxxy continues to grow at the rate we were a small label that wanted to go places, but we she currently is, 2001 Records will be the leaders of the didn't have any airplay on black radio, or any positives sound of the future. BQE BY TERRY MIJGGLETON

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 27 N 1 E 11 A 1 0 TONY WRIGHT ALWAYS LOOKING TO GET BETTER

TONY WRIGHT is one various announcer who truly grew up on positions. Going to school radio. He is one of and working was tough the few radio jocks but Wright feels that who was an on -the -air these were good years for announcer at the tender him. age of 14. He recounted Wright moved to the story of his start in Indiana and settled in Fort radio. Wayne after graduating in

"I played basketball for '82. He worked at a cable my high school's station for a few months basketball team. Our and then moved on to a coach had a weekly talk short-lived position at a show at WDAX in McRae, CHR station. He says, "I GA. He would often take jumped into these two some of his players when situations without really he went. I was chosen checking them out The staff of WJJN and when I saw the beforehand. Things went station's equipment I became very interested. I had a lot of questions wrong and the positions didn't work out" for the station pd, Ken Howard, who liked my voice and enthusiasm. He At the end of '82, Wright went back to his native Georgia and settled invited me back to the station and I went on to become in Albany. He didn't let the past discourage him, and a station intern." found an announcers position at Urban -formatted WADE.

One of the station's regular jocks became sick and At WADE things worked out well. He was a morning this gave Wright his first opportunity to get on the announcer and md. He would have stayed at the station air. He feels that his first time on the air was a disaster, but his performance set him up for bigger and better but the station personnel thought he did well. His things. performance was good enough to earn him a regular Wright recalls, "I was at WADE for a little over slot as a station DJ. Wright started off doing weekends, a year, then I ran into Doc Suttles, who is a legend did well and went on to work a full-time evening slot. in the Albany area. He offered me a position at WJIZ This radio prodigy was a full radio DJ time before in 1983 and I took it I came in as an announcer reaching the age of 16. doing momings and had the highest numbers ever. My The four years that Wright spent at WDAX under hard work got me moved up to and and in 1987 I Howard were very influential. He also had other interests was promoted to pd. that he pursued during his years at Fort Valley State "In 1991, the owners wanted to change things, even College. Tony Wägtet though we had the highest numbers in the market While in college Wright majored in I felt that it was best for me to move health and physical education and on." worked at two radio stations (WXKO Wright's perseverance paid off and and WPGA). At the stations he held BV THOMAS NEUSOM he was offered continued on page 42

PAGE 28 / MAY 22, 1992 ì

LISA _._ TAYLOR MUSIC IS HER SECRET HEART

SNARED BY GIANT RECORDS Williams and the Gap Band. Tenure is Lisa Taylor, the attractive, in the business earned her the high-spirited dynamo whose chance to sing lead vocals on an debut single, "Secrets Of The album for the group Rose Royce

Heart," has sparked a rage at retail in 1988. and radio. Ranked at No. 34 last Following her debut as a week on RRE's Singles Chart, the featured artist, Taylor met up with song has the same ingredients that producer/songwriter Sarni McKin- have made Taylor a promising new ney and began cutting demos. act in the recording business. Impressed with Taylor's singing

"I'm a very emotional person," ability, hard work, attitude and says Taylor. "I think that reflects desire to be a solo artist, the two in my music. Romance is also a recorded 16 songs and went label

big part of who I am, as well as shopping. being spiritual." "I'm glad we were able to work

Together, these guiding forces a deal with Giant. They have a have created a recording artist who reputation for quality," she says. knew early in her life that she had "I'm a very detail -oriented person a special gift that she wanted to and Giant has the same commit-

share with the world. "Music has ment to music that I have." been in my blood since I was a Listening to her debut album, child. Sometimes I think I was born you will quickly notice that Taylor with it." has a very distinct voice. Her Raised in Youngstown, OH, independent character comes Taylor drew on her enlightening through with a sensuous cadence musical experiences as a child to that both soothes and entertains. bring together her budding career. Her vivid lyrics, expertly delivered, From her earliest days, Taylor's offer her audience romantic family was a source of inspiration. afterthought and have made her

Her entire family sang in the church, first single a heavy rotator around so acquiring a knack for gospel was the country. almost a given, and she took to the music style very early. With Taylor, the music itself is only the beginning. And despite After finishing school, Taylor was discovered through her work with her increasing demand for appearances, Taylor says she still has time a band called Vegas when the group opened for the Temptations for the little things in life which help aid her creativity. "I draw on in Youngstown. Through introductions, she met producer Norman all the things happening in my life to make my music come alive," Whitfield. Moving to Los Angeles, Taylor she says. "It's what keeps me in touch began paying her dues by recording with myself and brings a satisfaction that demos and singing back-up vocals for translates into the passion I try to bring such artists as Karyn White, Chris BV J.R. REYNOLDS to my craft."

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 29 Alltmlic)1114fflarsAJPEutiz=i And Cherrelle

Maxx Myrick, pd for Love 104.7 (I), is hangin' with Cherrelle and A&M's Doug Craig during a recent promo visit to Atlanta.

Winter Arbs Washington, D.C. WNOV 1.8 1.6 The following information repre- WKYS 5.4 4.3 Kansas City sents the latest ARBitron ratings for WMMJ 3.9 4.0 KPRS 7.5 6.8 average quarter hour shares, metro WHUR 3.3 2.9 Cincinnati survey area, Monday through Sunday, WOL 2.0 1.7 WIZF 6.4 6.3 6 a.m. - midnight, for the Winter '91 Houston Columbus rating period. The Fall '90 rating KBXX 6.1 4.7 WVKO 2.5 3.6 period is also shown as a point of KMJQ 4.1 3.8 WC KX 2.7 2.0 comparison. KHYS 2.7 3.4 Indianapolis This is information reprinted directly Miami WTLC 6.7 5.5 from the period and categories WEDR 4.9 6.9 Charlotte, NC designated from the ARBitron Ratings St. Louis WPEG 12.7 12.5 Service with their permission. Reprint- KMJM 7.4 7.0 New Orleans ing of this information must have the KXOK 1.2 1.5 WQUE 10.3 8.9 specific approval of ARBitron. © 1992 Arbitron. KATZ -AM 1.5 1.4 WYLD 9.2 8.5 KATZ -FM 1.4 1.4 KMEZ 3.2 6.3 FALL WINTER Baltimore Buffalo Manta WXYV 8.1 6.1 WBLK 6.7 6.9 WVEE 12.8 12.4 WWIN-FM 4.3 2.7 Memphis WALR 3.9 3.6 WWIN-AM 1.6 1.9 WHRK 11.5 12.4 Boston WHUR 1.4 1.0 WDIA 10.1 10.2 WILD 1.5 1.9 Pittsburgh KJMS 8.5 6.8 Cleveland WAMO 5.0 5.8 K FTH 2.9 WZAK 7.0 6.3 Tampa Nashville Dallas/Ft. Worth WRBQ 1.5 WQQK 6.0 8.4 KJMZ 4.0 5.7 Milwaukee WMBD 1.6 1.7 KKDA-FM 4.4 4.7 WKKV 4.7 4.7 Rochester, NY KKDA-AM 1.9 2.0 WMVP 1.5 2.1 WDKX 5.4 4.6 BY J_R_ REYNOL11::,S

PAGE 30 / MAY 22, 1992 B@ Number 1 infectious music mixes, the station is tying in the "One Nation, One Station" promo into all the station's promo- tions. "We're out on the streets letting the people speak out in support of unity," says Landecker. "The response has been incredible." RAB Launches Radio Revenue Growth Index By Market The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), through a special arrangement with the accounting firm of Miller, Kaplan, Arase & Co., will release on a regular basis a radio revenue growth index grouped by market size. "In today's economy, it's especially im- Jammin'Jay Michaels, pd of top -rated 0-93/New Orleans, stands proud with portant that the radio industry has a rapper Ice -T. reliable source of revenue data Dayton, OH from our industry's rep firms that the available to them which takes into WROU 1.2 7.2 amount of national business they are account not only geographic areas, WDAO 3.7 2.1 handling is also up over the same but market size as well," said Gary Louisville period in '91, but softer spot rates are Fries, pres, RAB. WGZB 5.9 5.9 bringing the total dollar figure down." "We all know from experience that WLOU 2.5 2.8 According to RAB's findings, local the economic factors shaping the Akron, OH revenue was up around the country radio market in LaCrosse, WI, and Los WZAK 3.0 2.4 in the first quarter. The Southwest and Angeles are very different. This new Syracuse, NY West saw the greatest growth at the revenue index...will provide a much WOLF 1.4 2.1 local level, both up nearly five percent. needed service to the radio industry." The Midwest also experienced gains, The following chart, which com- Overall Radio Revs but only moderately in January and pares revenue for the first quarter of Flat; Local Ad Sales Up February, then shooting up nine 1992 to first quarter '91 figures for seven market -size categories includ- Local and spot radio turned in a flat percent in March. performance during the first quarter The national revenue numbers in the ing 100 markets, also highlights the in revenue of 1992, according to the Radio Eastern and Western regions continue differences behavior Advertising Bureau (RAB). Local to suffer the most, dropping 12 among various market -size groupings. report, local revenue revenue posted three straight months percent and 22 percent, respectively, According to the was up across all with the of increases, and ended the quarter in the first quarter. The Southwest was categories, country's smallest up three percent. This contrasted the down a depressing 14 percent, but exception of the national numbers which were down RAB notes that that region's share of markets. National revenue declines appear most severe in larger markets 13 percent through the end of March. national spot revenue is only a fraction national Figures for radio network revenue of any other region's. which attract the bulk of markets fared were down seven percent for the first business, though 31-50 a 2.5 percent decrease quarter. WKTT Launches "One best with only in vs. first Local radio revenue advanced 4.6 national billings quarter Nation, One Station" 1991. percent in March. It was the third Campaign 1st Quarter 1992 VS. 1st Quarter 1991 month in a row in which an increase WKTT/Chattanooga has launched a Markets' Local National Total was demonstrated. National ad dollars were down, with spot revenue new campaign called "One Nation, 1-15 3.0% 17.1% 2.1% which is designed to 16-30 4.2% 13.8% 0.1% declining 14.6 percent and network One Station," its inspiring 31-50 4.0% 2.5% 2.7% sales off 9.2 percent for the month. unify the community with 51-75 3.4% 6.7% 1.5% These percentages reflect the change messages of hope and courage. WKTT streets 76-100 3.0% 4.0% 2.2% for revenue figures during the same has taken this campaign to the in to boost the morale of the 101-125 7.0% 3.6% 4.2% month in 1991. an effort 126 & Under 4.4% 2.6% 1.9% Gary Fries, pres of RAB, indicated entire country. "There's been so much turmoil in Markets ranked by Arbitron 12+ population that the performance could mark an and recent end to the recent slide radio has been recent years especially white photos experiencing. "The third straight months that we felt we needed to uplift Send your quality black and Keith for this column with typed or neatly month of local revenue increases our community's spirit," said Landecker, pd for WKTT. printed captions to: J.R. Reynolds, BR E, (equates) to a return in consumer radio spots featuring 6922 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 110, confidence and spending on the local Combining public with Hollywood, CA 90028. level," said Fries. "We understand slick service production

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 31 APiecwortimiweffEnts=1cmuu JERRY FOX PHIWP D. MARCH song will become a regular and become a big hit for him. WVVY/NEWBERN, NC WFXE/COLUMBUS, GA part of playlists everywhere. Richie's excellent vocals are UONEL RICHIE THREE TYMES LUV Demos: All. as strong as ever and the lyrics

"DO IT TO ME" "IRRESISTIBLE" LUTHER VANDROSS/JANET on this ballad are classic. I am Lionel's latest was well worth JACKSON f/BBD & looking for this to go No. 1. waiting for. The phones light RALPH TRESVANT Demos: All. up like Christmas trees when- 'THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE SOUL II SOUL ever we play this. The song has ARE FREE" "JOY" a real smooth medium tempo The line-up on this record is The groove on this is fantastic.

and a melody that flows per- one of the best that I have ever There's some great produc- fectly with Lionel's voice. heard. Luther and Janet come tion on this, making it a con- Demos: Young Adults, Adults. on real strong, and right when tender to go No. 1. Be sure R. KELLY & PUBLIC you think it can't get better, to check it out because the ANNOUNCEMENT BBD and Ralph come in on the song is catchy. Demos: All. "HONEY LOVE" breaks. This song is going to VANESSA WILUAMS This is a real smooth ballad do well in any format and at 'JUST FOR TONIGHT" that's popular with all demos all stations. Demos: All. A typical Vanessa Williams in our area. We are really ballad. Her voice has become TORI BAILEY happy to hear new groups a pleasure to listen to and on WTZA/TUSCUMBIA, AL with fresh new sounds. This this it sizzles. It's a ballad that BY ALL works well in regular rotation MEANS you can play at any time of a pick. 'THE FEELING I GET" or as Quiet Storm the day or as a Quiet Storm Demos: All. This is a strong ballad that's This is a terrific and soulful record. Demos: All. ALYSON WILUAMS appealing to our listeners and ballad that deserves all the It's kind "CANT HAVE MY MAN" lighting up the phones. These airplay it can get. the RON ATKINS The phones ring off the hook three ladies out of Miami look of song that stops you in your KMJQ/HOUSTON, TX tracks, and the harmony near for this medium tempo record. good and sound great. U.J.K. It's Demos: All. the end can give you shivers. the perfect song all around 'TELL ME SOMETHING KRIS KROSS watch your the clock. Alyson has come Add this one and GOOD" out with some of her best stuff "JUMP" phones light up. Demos: This uses the hook that was ever. Demos: Young Adults, These young entertainers Adults. made famous by Rufus. Adults. have come out with one of the QUEEN LATIFAH Rappers are very innovative in REGGIE ROUS most influential songs in a "HOW DO I LOVE THEE" their use of old music and this WQKS/HOPKINSVILLE, KY long time. The blending of hip - This is definitely not your is one example. It's generating SHABBA RANKS hop beats and R&B elements typical rap song. The inimit- a lot of phones and is very "MR. LOVERMAN" is the wave to come. These able queen blends sultry popular. Demos: Teens, Reggae is exploding in the two youngsters get constant vocals with an island sound Young Adults. United States and Shabba requests. Demos: Teens, and comes up with something M.C. BRAINS Ranks is one of the reasons. Young Adults. unique. Drop the needle on "BRAINSTORMING" This song is not too hard, but THE COLLEGE BOYZ this slamming midtempo "Brainstorming" is our most it's definitely reggae with a real "VICTIM OF THE GHETTO" groove. Demos: Young Adults, heavily requested It's a strong groove that keeps the The College Boyz have come Adults. song. rap ballad that could even get phones lit. Demos: All. out with a style that's winning GROVER WASHINGTON JR. some interest from the older HAMMER listeners over. They have a f/LALAH HATHAWAY 'THIS IS THE WAY WE reggae background singer on "LOVE LIKE THIS" demos. M.C. Brains is going new ROLL" the melody and a rap by the Ifs about time that we heard to be one of the top This is coming up nicely. group members. The song is from Grover! This is a wonder- rappers. Demos: Teens, Hammer always does well at strong and should become a ful cut from a premiere sax- Young Adults. my station. "Do Not Pass Me Top 10 record. Demos: Teens, ophonist. His awesome sound LUTHER VANDROSS/JANET By" went Top 10 and this will Young Adults. will fit any format. The vocals JACKSON f/BBD & do the same. There are plenty by Lalah Hathaway are the RALPH TRESVANT of mixes that you can get up STEVE ROSS perfect complement to Grov- 'THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE and dance to. Demos: Teens. WYLD/NEW ORLEANS, LA er's sax. This song was added ARE FREE" GARY BROWN & D'ATRA EN VOGUE to our playlist straight out of This is an out -the -box smash HICKS "GIVING HIM SOMETHING the box. Demos: All. from the movie soundtrack of "LOVE, HONOR AND OBEY" THAT HE CAN FEEL" "Mo' Money." As the first We need more mature adult What a great blast from the LEON TOLLER single to hit the street, this cut music like this. This record past. This is a remake of a WILA/DANVILLE, GA is coming hard with an works great as a Quiet Storm classic Aretha Franklin song. LIONEL RICHIE uptempo groove. Jimmy Jam cut or during any part of the It's made fresh for '92 with "DO IT TO ME" and Terry Lewis have pro- day. Check it out. Demos: some great harmonization Vintage Lionel Richie. This is duced a solid hit once again. Adults. and instrumentation. This sure to score with all demos Demos: All. 39E CO NIL PILEI LlrTHOMAS NEUSOM

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Eugene Wilde, How PG. Sam Weaver MD: NEW YORK WAAA-AM Everette Harp, Let's Gregory Sampson PM Dawn, Reality 1060 Gatewood Avenue B&C Winans, Depend PO: Jae Jackson Tribe Called O. Scenario Greensboro Chris Walker, No MO' Jae Jacksonn V Williams, Just NC 27405 WBAI-FM WBAD-FM Glenn Jones, I've PO. Box 11197 Vandross/Jackson, Best 919-275-1657 Houston/Wonder, We Winston-Salem Frozen PO: Chet Jacksonn Frozen PD. Troop Williams Queen Latifah, How NC 27106 M0: Chet Jacksonn MO: Troop Williams Vandross/Jackson, Best 919-767-0430 505 8th Ave. P0. Box 4426 New York Greenville NY 10018 MS 38701 212-279-0707 601-335-9264 WAUG-AM WRSV-FM DAS EFX, They P0: Angela Smith WJMG-FM 2 Pac, Brenda's PD Jay Holloway WBLS-FM Dr. Ore, Deep MD Angela Smith B Angie B, A Class MO- Tim Mwadime Atlantic Starr, Uncondit PO Melvin Meggs Eugene Wilde, How P0. Box 2666 Atlantic Uncondit Bobby Bland, My PO. Box 14815 Starr, PO. Mike Love Isley Bros, Sensitive MD: DJ Bum Bum Joe Public, I Miss Rocky Mount CeCe Peniston, Keep Raleigh Lionel Richie, Do h MO: Mike Love 1204 Gravel Line St. Phyllis Hyman, I Found NC 27802 Vandross/Jackson, 801 Ave. Doug E. Fresh, Bustin' NC 27620 Best Second Hattiesburg S. Robinson, Rewind 919-442-9776 Eugene Wilde, How 919-755-0750 New Tall MS 39401 Sue Ann Carvell, 7 Days Lisa Stansfield, All NY 10017 601.544.1947 Super Cat. Ghetto Skyy, Up 212-661-3344 Soul II Soul, Joy

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Lidell Townsell, Nu Nu PO Vmny Brown B&C Winans, Depend PD: Lynn Tolliver Jr. Alex Bugnon, Somewhere P0: Bill Willis Prince NPG, Money MO. Toya Beasley Chris Walker, No MO: Bobby Rush Art Porter, Pocket MD: Ernest Hilton Vandross/Jackson, Best 1440 Broadway El DeBarge, You 1729 Supenor WBRU-FM B&C Winans, Depend Route 2 Box 69 New York Everette Harp, Let's #401 G Washington, Check Hemingway House Of Pain, Jump PO William Joseph NY 10018 Men With Charm, Never Cleveland Mike Davis, Ain't SC 29554 K -Solo, I Just MO. Oman Johnson Ronnie Jordan, Get 803.558-2977 212 642 4300 Mocca Soul, Losing OH 44114 Naughty By N, Uptown 88 Benevolent St Vibraphonics, See Shanice, Silent 216.621.9300 Queen Latifah, How Providence Robinson, Rewind S. Robyn Springer, Makin' RI 02906 V Williams, Just Shomari, If You 401.273.1742 Vandross/Jackson, Best V Williams, Just

WUFO-AM OREGON WMTY-AM C'Vello, Dangerous Po: Stan Lewis Atlantic Starr, Uncondit PD: Lenone Williams Cornell Dupree, Let MD: Angela Austin B&C Winans, Depend MD: Lenone Williams KBMS-AM SOUTH CAROLINA Club Nouveau, Oh 89 LaSalle Ave. DJ Laz, Moments 370 Burnett Rd. El DeBarge, You Eugene Wilde, How Buffalo PD'. Angela Jenkins Everette Harp, Let's Greenwood Houston/Wonder, We M0: Angela Jenkins Houston/ Wonder, We NY 14214 Giorge Pettus, Don't SC 29646 Men At Large, Use 510 S.W. 3rd Si. WASC-AM Davis, When 803-223-4300 Prince NPG, Money 716-834-1080 Mike Shomari, If You #100 Fly Vandross/Jackson, Best B Angie B, A Class PO: Lou Broadus Neville Bros, Three Tymes Lux, Portland Irresist Brian McKnight. Way MD: Lou Marius PM Dawn, Reality Vandross/Jackson, Best OR 94702 Robinson, Rewind Grant/Bryant, I Just P.O. Box 5686 S. 503-222-1491 Sue Ann Carwell, 7 Days Spartanburg Soul II Soul, Joy

SC 29304 803.585-1530 OHIO WOIC-AM

Chris Walker, No P0: Don Hambrck WCKX-FM PENNSYLVANIA Hammer, This MO: Don Hambrick iouston/Wonder, We 1717 Gervais St. Boys, Saga PO Frank Kelly Aariah Carey, I'll P0. Box 50568 MD: Keith lis WAMO-FM WCIG-FM Aen At Large, Use Columbia 696 E. Broad St. 'moon, Whatever SC 29201 A Development. Tenn PD Humcane Dave Columbus Danny B. Smooth, The Girl PD: Eugene Brantley Landross/Jackson, Best 803.771-0105 DAS EFX. They MD: Art Goewey OH 43215 Grant/Bryant I've M0: Eugene Brantley Dr. Dre, Deep 411 7th Ave. 614-4640020 Houston/Wonder, We P0. Box 1005 Mary J. Blige, You Suite 1500 Kenny Smith, Change Mullins Nice/Smooth, Sometimes Pittsburgh P & B Nicholas, One SC 29574 Vandross/Jackson, Best PA 15219 PM Dawn, Reality 803-423-1140 412-471-2181 Sue Ann Carwell, 7 Days WWDM-FM

B Angie B, A Class PD'. Andre Carson WDAO-AM DAS EFX, They MD: Andre Carson Houston/Wonder, We Drawer 38 Bradham Blvd. Al Jarreau, It's PD. Michael Ecton Shabba Ranks, Mr. Lover Sumter Fam-Lee, You're MD: Michael Ecton WDAS-FM Troop, Whatever SC 29151 Mariah Carey, l'll 4309 W 3rd St. WHYZ-AM Vandross/Jackson, Best 803.495.2558 El DeBarge, You PD: Joe Tambora Men With Charm, Never Dayton CeCe Peniston, Keep PD: Steven Brisker Houston/Wonder, We MD: Pat Jacksonn Phyllis Hyman, Found OH 45417 Chris Walker, No MD: Chuck Nice V Williams, Just Behan Ave. & Edgely Rd. Shanice, Silent 513-263-9326 Shanice, Silent P0. Box 4309 Philadelphia Skyy, Nearer Greenville PA 19131 State Of Art, Laughing SC 29608 215-878-2000 Vandross/Jackson, Best 803-246-1970 WWKT-FM

A Development Tenn PO: Yvette Shore WIZF-FM Black Rebels, More MD: David Williams Charlie Coats, Come P.O. Box 1125

Hammer, This PD. Ton Turner Danny B. Smooth, Girls Kingstree Isley Bros, Sensitive MD: Chilly C WHAT-AM Kris Kross, Warm SC 29556 Vandross/Jackson, Best 7030 Reading Rd. WKWQ-FM Men At Large, Use 803-382-2362 Ann Peebles, Full Suite 316 P0: Nat Washington Chris Bender, No PO Johnny Green Robyn Springer, Makin' B&C Winans, I'm MD: Nat Washington Cincinnati Eugene Wilde, How MD: Johnny Green Charles Douglas, Come 2471 N. 54th St. OH 45237 Glenn Jones, I've 712 Richland St. #F Otis Clay, Can Philadelphia 513-351-5900 Columbia Soul II Soul, Joy PA 19131 SC 29201 KL, Know 215-581-5161 803-779-1095 W W WZ -FM

CeCe Peniston, Keep PD: B.J. Lewis WUSL-FM WLBG-AM Club Nouveau, Oh MD: Cliff Fletcher WVKO-AM I Mass Order, Want PO. Box 30669 Holdin' PD: Kevin St John Nice/Smooth, Sometimes PO'. Dave Allen Chick Willis, Mike Davis, When PO Phd Allen Men At Large, Use Charleston St. John tribe Called O. Scenario MD: Ladonna Monet Eugene Wilde, How MO- Kevin Vandross/Jackson, Best MO: Mike Anderson Shabba Ranks, Mn. Lover SC 29417 P0. Box 1289 J Williams, Just 440 Domino Lane G Washington, Love 4401 Carnage Hill Lane 803-556-9132 Landross/Jackson, Best Philadelphia Good 2 Go, Never Laurens Columbus PA 19128 Hammer, This SC 29360 OH 43220 215-483-8900 Shomari, If You 803-984-3544 614-451-2191

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CeCe Peniston, Keep PO: Fred Brown Boys, Sagas PD: Ken Williams Atlantic Starr, Uncondit PD Phil Daniels Daisy Dee, h's MO: Ernie O G Washington, Love MD: O.J. Rolex Cameo, That M0: Phil Daniels Doug E. Fresh, Bustin' PO. Box 100531 KALO-AM Isley Bros, Sensitive P.O. Box 4248 CeCe Peniston, Keep 3267 Crader Road MC Lyte, Eyes Florence J Mathis, Better Tyler El DeBarge, You Petersburg Ann Peebles, Full P0: Darryl Powell Men At Large, Use SC 29501.0531 Kathy Sledge, Take TX 75712 G Washington, Love VA 23805 Aretha Franklin, Doctor's MO: Sharon Perkins Shanice, Silent 803.662-6364 Lionel Richie, Do It 214-5931744 Phyllis Hyman, I Found 804.748.4199 Isley Bros, Sensitive 7700 Gulfway Dr. Vandross/Jackson, Best Mac Band, I Belong Po Broke & L Funky S. Robinson, Rewind Pat ArthurO Roger, You V Williams, Just Tevin Campbell, Goodbye TX 1764200 Smoky Robinson, Rewind Vandross/Jackson, William Bell, Bedtime 409-9631276 Best UMC's, One

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Mariah Carey, l'll PO: Will Hams KJMS-FM WFIOV-FM M0: Will Hams KAZI-FM PO Box 10 Everette Harp, Let's PO. Toni St James G Washington, Love Frank PD. Sheffield Petersburg Fam-Lee, Alex Bugnon, Somewhere PO: Marion Nickerson You're MD: Toni St. James Ho Fret Ho, Ho MD. Chene Simmons VA 23803 B&C Winans, Depend MO: J. Hunt George Howard, Cross 80 N. Tullman St. Little Shawn, I Made Hampton University 804-524-5932 Cooley Live, Shake 4700 Loyola Ln. #104 Houston/Wonder, We Memphis Neville Bros, Fly Hampton Degrees Ot M, Shine 4603 Trailwest Dr. Joe Public, Miss TN 38111 Rare Essence, Work VA 23668 Marion Meadows, Morocc Austin MC Lyte, Eyes 901-323-0101 Ronnie Jordan, Anidote 804-127.5670 Naughty By N, Uptown TX 78723-3940 WASHINGTON Pete Rock/C.L., They Shomari, H You Shanice, Silent 512-926-0275 S. Robinson, Rewind U Know Who, What KKFX-AM

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George Howard, Cross 2400 S. 102nd St. Glenn Jones, I've Milwaukee Lidelf Townsell, Nu Nu WI 53227 WJTT- FM KJMZ-FM WOWI-FM Peabo Bryson, Shower 414321.1007 Mariah Carey, I'll PO. Tom Club Nouveau, Casey Oh P0: Keith Landecker College Boyz, Victim PO: Steve Crumley Men At Large, Use MD Al B Bad Heavy D/Boyz, Don't MO: Tony Rankin Isley Bros, Sensitive MO Stew Crumley Prince NPG, Money 9900 Mc Cree Rd. Houston/Wonder, We 409 Chestnut St. Pete Rock/C.L., They 645 Church St. WNOV-AM Shanice, Silent Dallas Joe Public, I Miss Suite A154 #201 TX 75238 Atlantic Starr, Uncondit P0 Ernie G Men At Large, Use Chattanooga Norfolk 214-556-8100 Giorge Pettus. Don't MD Ernie G. Po Broke & L, Funky TN 37402 VA 23510 Glenn Jones, I've 3815 N Teuronia Ave V Williams, Just 615-265-9494 804-627-5800 Mass Order, Wanna Milwaukee Vandross/Jackson, Best Shomari, If You WI 53206 Tribe Called 0, Scenano 414-449 9668

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FORMA T LABEL ARTIST TITLE RECORD COMPACT DISC CASSETTE 12" 45 LP SINGLE ALBUM SINGLE ALBUM MAJORS:

ATLANTIC SKYY, Nearer To You

COLUMBIA JOE PUBLIC, /Miss You MARIAH CAREY, I'll Be There ELEKTRA SERGIO MENDES, Brasileiro DEL THE FUNKEE HOMOSAPIEN, Dr Bombay

EPHRAIM LEWIS, It Can't Be Forever

EPIC VARIOUS, Take Control Of The Party MCA GIORGE PETTUS, Don't Put Me Off Til MOTOWN SHANICE, Silent Prayer

RCA LATIN SIDE OF SOUL, Latino Mambo INDIES:

BRYANT/ICHIBAN 404 926-3377 DETROIT'S MOST WANTED, Tricks Of The Trade Vol 2

CUTTING 212-484.6900 YVONNE DELEON, Don 't Take My Love & Run

OH.BONIC, Power Surge

CORINA, Now That You 're Gone

OH. BONIC, In Fill EFX

EMOTIVE 212 6457330 EUGENE BUSSEY, Paradise

EXPANSION 212-645-7330 AJA, Slime

HEADS UP 206-787-1037 KENNY BLAKE, Rumor Has It

HOLLYWOOD 818-560-5670 TONE LOC, Cool Hand Luc

ICHIBAN 404-926-3377 TYRONE DAVIS, Something's Mighty Wrong MC BREED, 20 Below

JAWAN 213 871-2648 TONY & RANDY, Do You Want Me

JTS 818 985 1966 SALA BROTHERS, Sala Brothers

JVK/QUALITY 213-658-6796 CLUB NOUVEAU, A New Beginning

SAVAGE 212 262-1540 DANNII, Success

TOMMY BOY 212-722-2211 AFRIKA BAMBAATA & THE SOUL, Don't Stop, Planet Rock HOUSE OF PAIN, Jump Around

WINDHAM HILL 415 329 0647 ANDY NARNELL, Down The Road DISTRIBUTED:

GIANT/REPRISE B ANGIE B, A Class Act 1 GRP/MCA CARL ANDERSON, Fantasy Hotel

SPYRO GYRA, Three Wishes

INTERSCOPE/ATLANTIC POETESS, Making Some Change

PERSPECTIVE/A&M LUTHER VANDROSS/JANET JACKSON, The Best... POLYDOR/POLYGRAM XCLAN, Xodus QWEST/WB TEVIN CAMPBELL, Strawberry Letter 23 REPRISE/WARNER BROS. CAMEO, Money

AL JARREAU, It's Not Hard To Love You

SELECT/ELEKTRA ROXANNE, Go Down (But Don't Bite)

SIRE/WARNER BROS. MERVYN CADELL, The Sweater ERASURE, Breath Of Life

SMASH/ISLAND LA TOUR, Blue VERVE FORECAST/PG ART PORTER, Radio Edits

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 39 Bob Marley Day In Toronto TORONTO'S NEW MAYOR, June Rowlands, officially declared May 11, 1992, Bob Marley Day. Mayor Rowlands is following in the footsteps of the former Mayor of the City of Toronto, Art Eggleton, who proclaimed May 11, 1991, the first Bob Marley Day in this city. Mayor Rowland's official statement reads: "Through the international language of music, Bob Marley created his own distinctive sound and left the world a timeless melody for world peace. "Bob Marley's inspirational mes- sage for harmony and understanding between all people made a differ- ence. The words and music he wrote and performed gave and continue to give inspiration and strength to all who dream and work towards a world free of violence. His stand on non- The Wailers violence helped relieve political strife and bloodshed in his native Jamaica, and for his efforts over evil."This song was taken from a speech delivered in promoting world peace he was honored with a gold by Emperor Haile Selassie in California on February 28, medal from the United Nations. 1968. "May 11, 1992, marks the 11th anniversary of the On Marley's many tours of Britain, France, Germany, death of music legend Bob Marley. On behalf of the City Italy, the United States, Belgium, Gabon, Zimbabwe,

Council and the people of Toronto, I am pleased to Japan, Australia, New Zealand and other places, the proclaim May 11, 1992, Bob Marley Day in the City of respect and love for him was unparalleled. What Marley Toronto-a tribute to the legacy of Bob Marley and his was able to do was truly express what could not be message for hope." expressed in so many of his songs besides "War." Songs The proclamation by the Mayor of Toronto is proof like "Rat Race," "Rebel Music," "Catch A Fire" and of the strength of Marley's message. Whether the "Johnny Was" are still timely. His lyrics were truly born establishment likes him or not, they are forced to out of a sensitivity to oppression. recognize him and his work. It further reinforces the Marley's sensitivities gained him the respect of other belief held that Robert Nesta Marley, who died at the oppressed people. When Marley toured New Zealand, age of 36, will long be remembered internationally not the Maori people gave him a special honor. In Zimbabwe, only for his music, but, more importantly, for his a special request was made by the government by Prime philosophy. Minister Robert Mugabe to have Marley perform at their Marley started singing professionally at the tender age Independence Day celebration on April 18, 1980. It is

of 1 5, since then his music has captured the hearts of significant that Rodney was also at this event. people throughout the globe. In celebration of Bob Marley Day, his original band, While Malcolm X delivered his "Message to the The Wailers will be performing at the Opera House on Grassroots," and John Coltrane performed pieces about May 10. Marley's mother, Cedella Booker, will also make "Africa" and "Alabama," Walter Rodney, a revolutionarey a special appearance. Also performing at Toronto's historian, wrote "How Europe Underdeveloped Africa," Official Second Annual Tribute to a king of reggae are and Marley was singing songs like "Africa Unite" and Errol Blackwood, Revelation, Jimmy Reid and Gerry "Slave Driver." It is true that what Malcolm talked about, Thompson. The event's MC is Master "T" from Much Coltrane incorporated in his music, and equally true that Music's X -Tenda -Mix. what Rodney wrote about, Marley sang of. A Bob Marley Award has been created to go along In many ways Marley is not unlike Marcus Garvey, with this event. This year's recipients are Ras Rico I, P.V. W.E.B. DuBois, Maurice Bishop, Amy Garvey, Angela Davis, Smith, Lionel Gayle, David Kingston, Leroy Sibbles, Milton Kwame Nkrumah, Amilcar Cabral, Assata Shakur, George Blake, Winston 'ire" Clarke, Colin Vem Hodgson, Victor Jackson and others who believed or believe in the Tipper Henry, Dr. Isaac Akande, Sylvester Walters and this liberation of African and all oppressed peoples. To make columnist. this point Marley always sang the song "War," which said: "We Africans will fight, if necessary/And we know Marcia Griffiths, who was a member of Bob Marley and we shall win /As we are confident in the victory of good The Wailers' touring group as continued on page 44 BY NORMAN 121C1-1MONC:s

PAGE 40 / MAY 22, 1992 B Still In Love PENDULUM RECDRDS artist Meli'sa Morgan's appearaice at BRE Night was a huge success. Morgan, who shunned the spotlight usually given to visiting artists, opted to stay low key. She worked the room like a well seasoned politician, greeting her guests one on one. Hosts Carter Russell, Stanley Winslow and the WEA sales staff provided Morgan with all the necessary key people in the market. Attending the affair were Merri Green, V103; Sandi Cooper, Magical Records: Kenny Lott, Fletcher's One Stop; George Daniels, George's One Stop; Elroy Smith, and the Chicago Posse, consisting of Wayne Lewis, Sandra Smith Sullivan, Cynthia Johnson, Dina Davis. Eddie Holland, Kirkland Burke, Cheryl Winston, Wayne Williams and John Hall Jr. Morgan's remake cf Al Green's "Still In Love With You" is caching on like wildfire here in Chicago. Her video, which was viewed for most of the night, became a topic of discussion. As Morgan put it, "The video represents the past, the present and the future; the past being the portrayal of Billie Holiday, Janis Joplin and Josephine

Baker. I represent the present, and my niece and cousins, who danced in the video, represent the future."

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This album should carry Morgan well into 1 E93 with the vast array of material captured on the disc. The audience consensus was that "I'm Going To Be Ycur Lover Tonight" and "Release Me" are the hottest tracks KRASHING THE MARKET Elektra CEO Bob Krasnow, gm David Bither, s-. \.p Ruben Rodriguez and vp Joe Morrow were in town applying :heir magic formula for success. At a private gE:h=ring. Krasnow introduced new Elektra recording artist Ephraim Lewis to the Chicago Urban and Pop market. TIb s is tl same method that launched Anita Baker, Tracy ChaJman, Natalie Cole and other Elektra acts. The affair cjnsisted of a cocktail reception with public relaticns whizes shuffling Lewis into the right photo with the right peopl=_. After cocktails, everyone was invited into anoth-er roo -r with theatre -style seating to hear Krasnow's preserrtaticr and view Lewis" video. Krasnow was quite át ease as many of his old friends Ephraim Lewis were seated in the audience. continued on page 44 aY JEROME SIMMONS

B@ MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 41 KATHY SLEDGE continued from page 21 MO' MONEY rontmued from page 25 her sisters for their grueling the point where the body For Jam and Lewis, it circumstances. We've been hour and 40 -minute live begins to burn fat tissue for remains to be seen if their working in the music show has become a life force fuel is one she has re- efforts will pay off big at retail, business for 10 years now. for Sledge. She is now a searched and is sold on. "I and launch them into yet It's the audience we're doing certified training instructor have one student who lost another realm of music - this for. and teaches a class of 70 40 pounds and another that making. "There are a lot of "The marriage between every other day. was featured in Shape soundtracks out there that (black) music and film is a "I started teaching my magazine, before and after," were popular," commented tremendous leap forward. sisters and before long I had she adds. Jam. But we'll always remember the band and the crew Kathy Sledge is poised and "'Juice' and 'New Jack City' our roots with radio. We joining in," she says. "When ready to step back into the both did very well. But there appreciate the way black we came off the road, my spotlight. She's got the are others that didn't. We'll radio has afforded us the neighborhood spa asked me heart, soul and songs to gain just have to sit back and wait. opportunity to present to teach a class there and I've a whole new following of "We wouldn't be opposed listeners with our own special been teaching ever since." fans and friends, but she'll to doing more soundtracks," brand of entertainment and Sledge says the technique always be like family to the Jam concluded, "but it would we'll continue to bring them of upping the heart rate to rest of us. 29E have to be the right project the best music we can." and under the right FADE TO BLACK 3ZE LEBOM. continued from page 45 Vernon Molefe soon found featured in the producer's studio chose to instead out that there were just as motion picture documentary, promote the contributions of many empty promises in "Listen Up." another artist-white South America as there were On the strength of music African Johnny Clegg-as a dreams in South Africa. production he did for the major factor of the music After years of networking in Academy Award -nominated score. music circles as well as foreign film "Senzeni Na?" "This is crazy," Lebo ex- academic ones, Lebo has Lebo was recommended to claims. "The studio didn't finally started to see the contribute original African deem it necessary to credit a results of his hard work. His songs to "Power of One." Al- black South African for orig- name was being .dropped though he worked extensively inal South African music. It's quite often amongst musici- scoring the film with Hans not Johnny's fault," he ans, which eventually re- Zimmer ("Mother Africa," clarifies, "it's just the kind of sulted in his contributing "Rainmaker," "The Penny thing that's typical of the background vocals to Jones' Whistle Song," eventually co - treatment of blacks in South Block project in 1989, even writing 80 percent of the Africa, total disregard." an original Zulu rap that was score), it seems that the Lebo M. continued on page 44

RAP, ROOTS & REGGAE continued from page 18 During a recent press con- visible rap groups strive for tated Los Angeles African - right after the not guilty ference in New York City at a positive way to spread their American community. Peo- verdict was delivered in the the Grand Hyatt Hotel, they individual ideas. Much ple who will participate Rodney King beating trial. agreed to work together and respect. include Sir Jinx, Sir Jinx The "Coma To Conscious- stop dissing each other. Productions (Ice Cube, Yo- ness" music project brings Baba Professor X had this to Shanachie Records has Yo); Charlie B, Just EZ Pro- together some of the most say: "It's just two different just released the latest slam - ductions (Def Jet Marly Marl famous producers of rap and ways of getting to the same min' reggae album on their & The Good N Plenty Cru); Def hip -hop music to create a goal. Problems facing label. One of the original and Jeff, World Productions (The major record album. Such a African -Americans today are last living members of the Poetess); Dwayne Simmons; creation will provide a veh- far more serious than our famous Wailers band, Bunny L.A. Posse (L.L. Cool J, Ralph icle through which rap and ideologies. We cannot let Wailer, has another hit LP on Tresvant); Jonathan Moseley, hip -hop enthusiasts across squabbles get in the way of his hands. Dance Massive is Bust It Records; Andre Fuller, America can take part in the a positive and conscious a wonderful collection of Reprise Records; and Darrel healing process by purchas- message." uptempo dancehall stylee Lockhart, Cardiac Records. ing the album. The funds The founding father of the recordings that will have you The HHPA is a non-profit generated through the sale Zulu Nation, Afrika Barn- shaking your groove thang in organization which was of the album will go directly baata, reinforced the mes- no time. The first song to be developed by Max Moore to the grassroots organiza- sage during the conference released in Jamaica was (Just EZ Management), Ste- tions that will aid in the by stating, "With communi- "Don Dadda." The entire phanie Ardrey, (Ardrey Asso- rebuilding of the ravaged cation and unity there is album is great, it has that ciates International) and Los Angeles communities. strength. We can't let any- true and unique sound that attorney Kyle Fischer in order Let us hope for the best. thing come between these is Jamaican reggae music. to raise funds through the Hats off to the Hip -Hop Pro- two positive black groups." "Coma To Consciousness" ducers Alliance and Senator Maybe now many of the The Hip -Hop Producers music project. The aim of Watson for caring enough to troubled young people Alliance (HHPA), in conjunc- this project is to assist fam- do something about it, across America will come tion with Senator Diane Wat- ilies and businesses that instead of just talking about together and make peace son, join forces to raise were ravaged by the looting this terrible situation. after seeing these two very $ 100 million for the devas- and burning that occurred DIVINE BLESSINGS. 39E

PAGE 42 / MAY 22, 1992 Maintaining A Back -Up Studio (Part One)

DO YOU HAVE a back-up studio at the transmitter or equipment ads. You should not have any trouble finding some other location? If you do not, then you should used cart machines because many major market stations seriously consider doing so. You may say, "We can hardly are constantly updating their equipment and the old gear afford to maintain our main studio, where will the money just goes into the store room for eternity. come from to build a back-up studio?" The answer to that The same holds true for CD players. There have been question is, it's less costly than you think, and you will several generations of broadcast CD machines over the thank your lucky stars in the event of an emergency. last 10 years. You have probably updated your CD players Let's first address cost. Obviously, purchasing all new in the past, and the old machines are more than likely equipment for the in the storeroom. In a project would be ideal, pinch, you could use a but that is not practical couple of inexpensive for most stations in home machines. these difficult times. Next on the list is a But, most stations do reel-to-reel machine. have a stockpile of gear Older Teac 101/2 -inch in the storeroom. In reel two -track ma- most cases, when a chines go for $ 100 to main air studio or about $300. A con- production studio gets sumer cassette ma- re -built, the old equip- chine will also be ment goes into a store- helpful. room somewhere. If PUTTING IT ALL you do not have a TOGETHER stockpile of equipment, Now that you have all then another station in the gear that you need. your market will, and let's set up the studio. usually this equipment The most obvious place can be purchased for is at the transmitter site. next to nothing. All en- If that is not possible gineering trade papers then you can consider have a used equipment a space in the back of section where you will a store, or even in the find older equipment owner's garage. A real for sale. Most of this good location is in your gear is obsolete and of town hall or community little value to the station center. In an emer- that owns it. gency in a smaller mar- A BASIC SET-UP ket, the town officials The idea here is to build a functional studio that can will be glad to have the local radio station on hand. Also, keep you on the air. In the basic set-up, you should have if it is in the town hall or a school, you can use it for an eight -channel console, at least two CD machines, two teaching young people the art of broadcasting. cart machines, one reel-to-reel machine, two microphones, If you use a site other than the transmitter, you will need and the capability to access a phone coupler, and also broadcast phone lines to the transmitter site. The ideal access any network news services that you subscribe to. is to have two 8K lines. To keep the expense down, one First of all, consider the console. Older style round -pot line will do. Being in stereo is not of a high priority during mixers can be purchased for about $300, and in some an emergency, but if you have to move the operation to cases for less. An old Broadcast Electronics, LPB, or even the alternate site while your main studios are being re- an old Gates console with eight channels will do. Usually, built, then you will have time to order another line to two of the channels are microphone inputs and the other maintain your stereo signal. six channels have A/B inputs, giving you a total of 12 Some other things that should be on hand are at least channels for the other gear. three phone lines, one with a coupler connected to the Starting with the microphone inputs, it is advisable that console for taking news bites. Also, local and national EBS you have two microphones set up. In an emergency systems should be accessible. An inexpensive commun- situation, such as an earthquake, hurricane, blizzard or ications scanner is also recommended, such a scanner civil disturbance, you may have a city official on the air can be purchased for about $130 at Radio Shack. live. This is especially true in smaller markets. In this case, One thing that should be mentioned is that if you do two or more microphones will be necessary. use your transmitter site for your emergency studio, the Moving on down the line, you will need cart machines. room has to be shielded because radio frequency energy Used triple deck machines are commonly found in used can bleed into the equipment. continued on page 44 BY BILLY PAU

MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 43 CARIBBEAN BEAT continued from page 22 Stefan. "In the beginning, it won the respect and admira- and understand the import- '90s, always evolving, but was a struggle, but we were tion of some of the biggest ance and value of our rela- keeping our urban con- determined to remain true to names in the entertainment tionships on and off the temporary musical base fresh our vision." business. When noted inter- stage," says Stefan. "Credib- and progressive," notes It is indeed a testament to national acts like Luther ility and longevity are serious Stefan. "We firmly believe in their resilience, that total Vandross, Karyn White, Regina goals of our group, so in what we're doing. It's a way dedication to their craft and Belle, Gerald Albright, Najee order to achieve these goals, of life for us. We wouldn't their boundless talent that and Surface perform on the we endeavor to respect each have it any other way," he has enabled them to survive island, Bermuda is always the other's individual musical says smiling. when so many others have number one choice of local contributions to the band." Presently in the process of failed. promoters. They also opened With a wealth of experi- shopping their recently Certainly, no other band on the shows of Keith Washing- ence gained from producing produced demo tape to the island can boast of, or ton, Peabo Bryson and Patti live shows around the island, record companies in the U.S., match, Bermuda's repertoire LaBelle during their local such as the critically ac- members of the band are or sheer brilliance and ar- engagements. claimed "Bermuda Magic confident that their dreams of tistry on stage. One need only Although the members of Review" (which featured international success are not see them in action to the band have been perform- music from Broadway to far off. "We believe that we understand the island's love ing together since their reggae, with a little country have a significant musical affair with this talented group teenage years. and have de- and western thrown in for statement to make," says of musicians. veloped a strong working re- good measure), Bermuda has Stefan confidently, "and we Bermuda is not only widely lationship, they maintain a developed into a tight mus- intend to put Bermuda on the recognized as the island's deep sense of respect for ical unit with a fresh con- map." 3ZE premiere dance and show each other as performers and temporary sound. "We are a band, but the group has also individuals. "We recognize Renaissance band for the

continued from page 15 MIDWEST REPORT continued from page 41 JAZZ NOTES He related the change in the Forever" started with the wanted to do something saxophone play blended with record and retail industry flavor of the "Miami Vice" completely Brazilian, so this a very heavy bass line, a raw from the good old days to the theme, but quickly switched project came totally from the groove. This song also fea- present with its research, to what could be the sound - heart." tures Jeffery Porcaro. Nathan computers and high tech track for a James Bond film. While the album is mostly East, Luis Conte and Paul marketing. He said, "The only On this single, Lewis sounds done in Spanish ("What Is Jackson Jr. thing that remains un- like the Barry White of Lon - This" is the exception), the Breezy, with soft and mel- changed is the joy of seeing don. The album is entitled 14 -cut project comes across low tones, are cuts like an unknown artist become a Skin. with universal appeal. The "Barabare" and "Esconjuros." superstar and knowing that Hosting the affair for aforementioned tune features The ballads are both warm you were a part of the Elektra were Denny Nowak, some funky percussion lines and pleasing to the ear. success." Carter Russell and Denny that simply refuse to quit. Ac- "Chorado" spotlights Men- The video single "It Can't Be Schone. Be cording to Mendes, it's a des' synth cello and oboe Bahian interpretation of the coupled with a fine vocal CANADIAN REPORT continued from page 40 American rap style mixed with soloist, Claudio Nucci. the sounds of the culture- Truly a creatively -driven a member of the I -Threes, A legend in the reggae meringue. collection of tunes, Brasileiro headlined the starstudded music industry, Griffiths reggae and "Senhoras Do Amazonas" is for music lovers around the line-up at the Golden Reggae recently scored a crossover album with a world. Its lively blend of South Classic, which took place hit with Bunny Wailer's song supplies the pleasing dose of samba, soft American music, mixed with recently at the Airport Mar- "Electric Boogie." Gardiner is and American and other influ- riott Hotel here. Also on the also well known with hits like splendid. "Kalimba" features a catchy hook that ences, demonstrates quality bill during this evening of "Wanna Wake Up With You," also features some sensuous music -making at its best. 39E reggae nostalgia was Cynthia "Let's Keep it That Way" Schloss. Leroy Brown and and "Someone Loves You Boris Gardiner Honey." 29E LEBO M. continued from page 42 But that's not the only thing Nothing about his music has TECH TALK continued from previous page American life seems to have changed, he's still serving up Your chief engineer will know Instructions should be post - in common with this former a mixture of African lan- how to deal with this. ed in the main and alternate exile's past. Lebo most re- guages and social text-spicy Some type of program studios, and it's not a bad cently reflected on the com- and traditional one minute, source that can be started by idea to hold a drill now and munity reaction to the not romantic and contemplative a touch tone phone should be then. guilty verdicts in the Rodney the next. You see, Lebo's got set up at the site to keep you The whole thing should not King beating trial, saying, the talent to carry on the on the air while the transition cost more than $1500, and "You know, these riots in Los precedent set by Makeba, is happening. This is a simple your chief can use his or her Angeles are very sad. It's like Masekela and Mbulu. And device that can be designed creativity putting it all to - Soweto all over again." there are a lot of people in by any chief engineer. gether. As one station here in Just as the strong-arm of his corner, Lebo's burgeoning All personnel should be L.A. found out this month, an apartheid has begun to relax career is proof that success trained on how to get the alternate studio site can and in South Africa, the tides of is birthed from the womb of alternate studio on the air, will pay off. change are lapping on Amer- unity. SeE and keys should be issued to Next week we'll discuss the ican shores. Lebo is current- all management personnel. logistics of operation. 3ZE ly working on a solo LP.

PAGE 44 / MAY 22, 1992 B I NTHE SP"1"NLIGHT

LEGO M.: "he Power of One SOUTH AFRICA: The considered subversive. Not

name conjures the only that, but I combine aura of gloomy op- elements of ail South African pression, a place languages in my music. where whites live and reign "You see, radio in South supreme while blacks suffer, Africa is controlled by the their heartfelt protests heed- state," he continues. "And ed only by those outside the what they have done is divide boundaries of their home- the radio stations to appeal land. Sadly enough, few black to those who speak a par- South Africans are able to ticular language-the Zulus, flee these stifling conditions, the Xlosas, Sothos, and all and those who do sometimes that-which Limits an artist's find themselves in a place ability to express himself

where they are subject to the fully. At the time, as I still do,

same kind of disregard from I wrote lyrics that incorpor- which they fled. No one can ated every language. You see,

tolerate this kind of restraint, I befieve an artist represents especially an artist, whose life a whole people. I represent revolves around freedom of South African culture as a expression. As a unified front, whole, not as a divided however, South African exiles entity." (Miriam Makeba and Hugh And because Lebo refused Masekela, along with Letta to allow his passions to be Mbulu) have put their foot smothered, he slipped out of down, making a print in the country. Void of parental musical history and making permission, political affilia- their message heard around tion and legal papers to the world. validate his refugee status, Lebo M. is next in line to Lebo had to wait nine months carry the torch. He is a South before he could even get off African native who knows all the continent. And at 13 he too well the restraints of apartheid, and The experiences and the drama of dis- was only able to get work by convincing the emotional effect the system can have respect still play a central role. people he was 15. "The authorities want- on a musical artist. Since fleeing Soweto left South Africa in 1979, illegally," ed to deport me back to South Africa

at age 13, Lebo has made great strides Lebo explairs "As an artist, I found it because I was underage, and also be-

to pull himself up to the ranks of other difficult to explore the music business cause I was not a part of a political South African exiles who have achieved and develop myself to my full potential. organization. But they couldn't do that international acclaim. Black artists in South Africa are not because it was against United Nations As Lebo speaks of the winding path looked at as an important business policy and it posed a political dilemma.

he's followed from a South African band element of society, by the politicians or "When I decided to get out (of South

called The Bachelors to Quincy Jones' the society at large, meaning the system. Africa), I didn't know where I was going.

Back on the Block, to touring with the Artists there didn't and still don't have I just knew that I eventually wanted to

South African musical "Sarafina!'" and the full, free realm of expression." come to the States because I was under now scoring a motion picture, Warner Lebo says that because he has always the impression that black people here Bros. "The Power of One," you get the written songs of social relevance, he was were free," Lebo smiles sarcastically. sense that he carries the imprint of these considered a political writer, even though Lebo finally made his way to the States experiences. Those imprints, whether he never considered himself such. "I in 1980. His first trip to L.A. was from the heel of a boot, or a tapping toe, released a single in 1978, 'Under supposed to result in a recording deal, have shaped the music and the person. Pressure,' and most of the lyrics were but he and friend continued on page 42

B@E BLA GK FiA U3 O EXG 3_3-1=3.I V E MAY 22, 1992 / PAGE 45 spent the last 23 years abroad; Bobby "Blue" Bland, Cab Calloway; the Dixie STAR VIEW Hummingbirds. (who were presented by Shirley Caesar); Martha Reeves and ARIES (March 20 -April 19) Stop the Vandellas, and The Temptations, who complaining about things and just accepted their award via satellite while get out there and back in shape. on the road in Monte Carlo. A special Summer's fast approaching and Commemorative Tribute went to Dinah now's the time to get at it. Washington and was orated by Cicely TAURUS (April 20-May20) Spend less

Tyson 1 i show's Trailblazer Award time on those unimportant "social" went to Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff, lunches and spend some time with who were presented their kudos by last people who can help you with your year's Trailblazer recipient Clarence career. Avant. Comedian Paul Mooney kept the GEMINI (May 21 -June 20) Double crowd warm with his ever spicy sense your efforts to ensure you're not the of humor between takes. From all last one finished with your office accounts, the event was one to be project. Failure to do so will just add Dionne Warwick remembered. to the ammo your rival's been CELEBRATING THE SOUL-Grape GRAPE LOOKS BACK AT THE PAGES collecting. notes the good time everyone had OF BRE: Ten years ago this issue, BRE CANCER (June 21 -July 22) Good at the "Celebrate the Soul of American paid a special tribute to the late Neil things seem to be going your way for in This Bogart Joan Scott left KDAY. WGPR Music" show Los Angeles. year a change. Just keep the pressure on the event was moved to L.A.'s Pantages presented Teddy Pendergrass with a and you should wind up ahead this Theatre in Hollywood and was a lesson giant get well card. Johnny Otis was month. in how a and featured on the "Today Show." KGFJ to produce timely LEO (July 23 -Aug. 22) Control that awards show. Co -hosts aired from BRE's conference live. entertaining tendency you've been displaying to for the stellar cast of shining charac- Columbia Records held a radio and "run" everything. Do your part, but ters on hand were Dionne Warwick, retail reception for Herbie Hancock for maintain an even keel about things. who doubled as co -exec producer (in his latest album Lite Me Up. VIRGO (Aug. 23 -Sept. 22) If you can't tandem with Don Jackson) Diahann REMEMBER, TIME PASSES AND join the party, don't spoil it for others. Carroll and "Roc"s" Charles Dutton PEOPLE CHANGE BUT WE ARE YOUR Let them have a blast without you for Honorees for the evening were recently MAGAZINE OF RECORD AND YOU a change. They'll appreciate it. returned Stateside La Vem Baker, who WILL READ IT HERE FIRST. Be LIBRA (Sept.23-Oct. 22) Time's run- ning down. Are you ready for that THE LAST WORE, romantic encounter? Take a hint from BY RUTH A_ ROBiNSON Leo's message and buckle down. IST TIME SCORPIO (Oct. 23 -Nov. 21) You're LL THAT: feeling in control these days and it's BRE Conference '92 a refreshing change from the Young Power Brokers drudgery you've subjected yourself to Sammy Davis Performing Arts Center in recent weeks. naked Lionel half on the window sill. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 -Dec. 21) Go Every living one of the Winans (and Pop ahead with those inner desires that wdrks it, don't he?) have been nagging you. Get it out of Arrested Development Reggae Music your system and have some fun while you're at it. B. I. T. C. H. definition: Black Woman In Total Control of Herself CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 -Jan. 20) Could Salsa it be that someone near you at work The Browning of America has more than just business on their AIN'T THAT: mind? It's your call as to the next step. Arson, whether you own the building or not. AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 -Feb. 18) Finding out you have another album out when you haven't recorded in Impressing your boss in coming days over 10 years, and they still call it the Funk. could prove to backfire if you're not Ho'cake dresses and pumps. prepared to back up your boasting. Not registering to VOTE. Overtime could be involved. Foul Breath PISCES (Feb. 19 -Mar. 19) There's a Answering somebody else's phone. Excessive Force delightful phone call headed your Long. painted, silvery, glittery toenails. way. Just make sure your door is Drunk Driving closed when it comes in because Taking anybody's musical rights. B?E you're sure to blush. BCE

PAGE 46 / MAY 22, 1992 INDEPENDENT SECTOR

Just a fraction of what we spend on entertainment could be music to someone's ears. If we all shared just a small part of our time per week asArnerica's standard of giving. extra money and time,we could turn up If we all reached this standard,we the volume on some of society's problems. could generate more than $175 billion Like the homeless. Hunger. Or every year. With a force equivalent to 20 illiteracy. million full-time workers. Millions of people have helped This year, make it your goal establish five percent of their incomes Wee to give five.And help pick up the tempo and five hours of volunteer What y back is immeasurable. in your community. THEY REMINISCE OVER YOU (T.R.O.i) the first single and video from Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth's debut full-length album Mecca and The Soul Brother. Produced by DJ Pe:e Rock and C L. Smooth for Untouchables Entertairrrient Executive ProiJcers: Edwarc "DJ Ecdie F" Ferrell & Mr. Dante Ross

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