2020 R&B New Music

Shanachie Entertainment celebrates one of the most mystical figures in roots reggae, YABBY YOU, with the anticipated vinyl release "Dread Prophecy Crucial Cuts!!" out December 6, 2024. The ten featured tracks are culled from Shanachie's epic collection "Yabby You Dread Prophecy" boxed set released in 2015. This mesmerizing vinyl edition of one of reggae’s great unheralded figures is a must-have for any serious roots reggae fan.


Yabby You - Get Lost Babylon

New single from chart-topping saxophone sensation Paul Taylor from Shanachie debut "It's A Brand New Day." Taylor has enjoyed an enviable career with a string of Billboard #1 hits and collaborations with a genre-crossing list of musicians including Regina Belle, Maxi Priest, Peabo Bryson, Keiko Matsui. The Rippingtons, Peter White, Euge Groove, Michael Lington, Jamie Jones, and Marion Meadows.  Taylor joins forces with Barry Eastmond (Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Britney Spears, Barry White, Chaka Khan) for  the unforgettable ballad “Forever More.”  "It's A Brand New Day" is available everywhere February 28, 2025.

Paul Taylor - Forever More

New single from chart-topping pianist and composer Brian Simpson, known for his genre-defying and captivating music. "'Under The Stars,' featuring saxophonist Isaiah Collier, is Simpson's first single from his anticipated and 12th recording "Midnight Groove" available everywhere on Shanachie Entertainment March 28, 2025. The album showcases Simpson's unique sound, blending Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul, Blues, and Pop into a soul-stirring musical experience. Joined by a stellar lineup of special guests, including trumpeter Keyon Harrold, saxophonist Isaiah Collier, and guitarist Antonio Gomez, "Midnight Groove" explores themes of love, dreams, mysticism, and celestial bodies, offering listeners a deep, emotional connection through music.

02 - Brian Simpson - Under The Stars (Featuring Isaiah Collier)

Kim Waters' new single "The Pacemaker" from his 26th solo release TIME 2 GROOVE. The original is inspired by Waters’ early roots and love for Go-Go music.  “That Go-Go vibe will never die,” declares Waters.  “There’s something about that groove that makes people move.” The chart-topping and multi-platinum selling saxophonist is one of the premiere architects and reigning kings of Contemporary Jazz.  He has performed with everyone from Al Green, Isaac Hayes and Patti LaBelle to Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Riley, Guy, and Gerald Albright, to name a few. TIME 2 GROOVE is available everywhere April 11, 2025. 

11 April 2025

01 - Kim Waters - The Pacemaker

The new and 26th solo release from the chart-topping and multi-platinum selling saxophonist Kim Waters. Waters, one of the premiere architects and reigning kings of Contemporary Jazz, has performed with everyone from Al Green, Isaac Hayes and Patti LaBelle to Phyllis Hyman, Teddy Riley, Guy, and Gerald Albright, to name a few. TIME 2 GROOVE is brimming with gorgeous melodies and Kim Waters’ superb alto and soprano saxophone playing on mostly original compositions. Waters co-write this track "Little Things" with featured vocalist Raynard Gibson. TIME 2 GROOVE available everywhere 4/11/25.

Kim Waters -Little Things feat Raynard Gibson

Dazzling new single  and title track "We Got This" from pioneering Contemporary Jazz group Pieces Of A Dream. The hit-makers celebrate their 26th recording titled "We Got This," out on Shanachie Entertainment May 9, 2025.  The chart-topping band will mark their 50th anniversary in 2026. It’s been a thrilling ride that has included being discovered as teens by the legendary Grover Washington, Jr., having a track on the soundtrack to Spike Lee’s cult classic "School Daze," over three million albums sold, backing the Godfather of Soul James Brown, and opening for jazz icons like Miles Davis and Count Basie, and they are nowhere near done yet! "We Got This" features ten thrilling original tracks that combine the best elements of Jazz, R&B, Funk, Soul & Pop like only Pieces Of A Dream can.

Pieces Of A Dream - We Got This

Chart-topping and Grammy-winning guitarist and producer Paul Brown has garnered more than 80 #1 Contemporary Jazz radio hits. Brown’s latest recording and thirteenth as a leader, So Much To Say (Shanachie Entertainment) showcases his winning combination of astounding virtuosity, soul, grit, fire, and grace that have earned him the trust to produce such luminaries as George Benson, Luther Vandross and Al Jarreau and engineer for such iconic divas as Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross. Available everywhere June 27, 2025. Brown offers the funkiest and most blues-drenched version of Gershwin’s “Summertime” likely ever heard. This is track is a powerful first single for the album.

Paul Brown - Summertime

Contemporary Jazz supergroup Jazz Funk Soul is the union of three visionaries - pianist Jeff Lorber, saxophonist Everette Harp and guitarist Paul Jackson, Jr. – each a powerhouse.  The three-some have sold millions of albums and scored over 50 #1 Contemporary Jazz radio hits! A groundbreaking Fender Rhodes pioneer along with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Joe Sample and Bob James, Jeff Lorber, has collaborated with everyone from Miles Davis to Michael Franks and helped to launch Kenny G.’s career.  One of the primary architects of Contemporary Jazz, saxophonist Everette Harp has recorded and shared the stage with such iconic artists as Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Billy Joel, and Patti LaBelle.  Paul Jackson, Jr., one of the world’s most sought-after guitarists, is featured on Michael Jackson’s immortalized album Thriller and has worked alongside Natalie Cole, Elton John, Quincy Jones, and Whitney Houston. Their latest collaboration SIMPATICO (Shanachie Entertainment) is available everywhere  July 11, 2025.  "Over Easy" is the album's first single.

Jazz Funk Soul - Over Easy

"Yummy" - Justin Bieber (Cover by Jayy Perry)

Single

Yummy - Justin Bieber (Jayy Perry Cover)

Hot In Herre

LOVE WITH YOU

RED (Love With You) (Explicit)

Eric Bellinger - The Process (Remix) Ft. Raheem DeVaughn)

2020 Beat Jacks

Purpose (ft. Rose Gold)

A Woman Like Me

Lindsey Webster - One Step Forward

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Avid music listener, always searching for new artists  to listen to, to supplement the mainstream selection on the radio.

Lindsey Webster - One Step Forward

Shanachie Entertainment

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