by vivrant thang on my favorite things
Now it’s time to show the brothas some love.
Last Wednesday, I was reminded that I never got around to compiling a list of my favorite underrated male soul singers after the female singer post got so much love. The Soul Bounce crew and I had dinner with Anthony David, a highly underrated soul singer whose music I’ve been enjoying since his debut solo album, Three Chords and The Truth was released four years ago. (Thanks to DJ YZO over at Industry Soul for making it happen).
After dinner, we headed up the street to see him perform songs from his latest release, Acey Ducey, which is in stores today. It’s a “best of” CD of sorts, compiling songs that appeared on his first two releases. Now he’s signed to India.Arie’s Soulbird label and I expect he will be getting down to the business of bringing us some new hotness very soon. Meanwhile, Soul Bounce got the exclusive on a new track to tide us over until then.
I have to say I’ve never met a cooler cat. Felt like I was hanging with one of my boys when he teased me about nursing my drink. I mean, I was trying to be on my best behavior and all. Under normal circumstances…
I’ve seen him live four or five times and I have to say he was at the top of his game with this performance. Not sure if he is more comfortable in intimate venues or if being newly signed to a major label has caused him to step his game up! However, I was torn between recording the whole show and wanting to get up there and rock with him and the band. Seriously.
Check him out:
Spittin Game
Krooked Cop
More of his concert video over on my You Tube channel, which is up to over 300 videos now! Ya’ll have no idea of the blood, sweat and tears I’ve put into that thing. Be sure to check it out and subscribe. I’m working on a page on this site that will have all the video listed and categorized. Stay tuned!
So did you enjoy those performances? Well here are some of his other soul brethren I think you should know that don’t be getting no airplay. Again, this list is by no means exhaustive. Like you did on the underrated female soul singers post, I need you to hip me to artists I may have overlooked.
Let’s hear it for the boys!
Pete Belasco – very nice blued eyed soul
Bilal
Darien Brockington
myspace | honeysoul interview | friday favecast interview | SITKOL post
Marc Broussard
Gordon Chambers
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Dap-Kings
Eric Darius
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Darrius
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Anthony David
myspace | official | soulbounce interview | honeysoul interview | soultracks artist page
Raheem Devaughn (should he be on this list – one you get a Grammy nod are you still underrated?)
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Donnie
Dwele
myspace | official | honeysoul interview | soultracks artist page
Vikter Duplaix
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Sol Edler
myspace | official | soultalk interview
Shaun Escoffrey
Amp Fiddler
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Peter Hadar
myspace | soultracks artist page
Anthony Hamilton
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Lenny Hamilton
Heston
myspace | soultracks artist page
Nate James
Javier
myspace | official | honeysoul interview
Kem
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
KUKU
myspace | official | soultracks artists page
Glenn Lewis
Frank McComb
myspace | official | honeysoul interview
Kevin Michael
Raul Midon
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Taylor McFerrin
Omar
myspace | official | soultracks artist page | my concert review
Ramel
Rahsaan Patterson
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Randevyn
myspace | official | honeysoul interview | soultracks artist page
Eric Roberson
myspace | official | soulbounce interview | honeysoul interview | soultracks artist page
Rogiers
myspace | official | honeysoul interview | soulbounce | soultracks artist page
Calvin Richardson
Erik Rico
myspace | official | industry soul
Chris Rouse
Sam Salter
Sa-Ra
Russell Taylor
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
V
Van Hunt
myspace | official | honeysoul interview
Vinx
myspace | official | soultracks artist page
Geno Young
myspace | official | honeysoul interview
Keite Young
myspace | official | soulbounce interview | honeysoul interview | soultracks artist page
Zo
21 Comments
June 24, 2008 at 10:21 am
This list is bananas and it goes to show that we don’t have to be force fed the manufactured, bubble-gum garbage that is flooding the mainstream airwaves. There are great musicians + artists out there and this list is a great beginning to what I believe will be an abundant supply of soulful sounds.
June 24, 2008 at 11:11 pm
i remember the first time i heard of anthony david. it was back in ‘05 and i heard ‘heart strings’ and i was sold. i am glad he is getting his just due.
i love that list too. i love so many of those artists and need to investigate a few of them.
June 25, 2008 at 12:51 am
@fave – Here here! And I appreciate you stopping through to comment. You’re like a rockstar to me over there
@ JAW – Yes indeed AD is the business and I’m glad you go a ways back with him…although it’s never too late to catch up. Thanks for the props on the list.
June 25, 2008 at 11:46 am
How DO you manage to keep up with it all??
June 25, 2008 at 12:48 pm
@ B – LOL! Honestly, through Myspace and by knowing and keeping up with some very musically enlightened folx and websites!
June 25, 2008 at 9:21 pm
Viv,
Thanks again for another service provided. I see I’ve got some work to do on some of these guys.
June 27, 2008 at 11:24 am
Girl,
You know I have been waiting
Thanks for this list and see you soon at another live music experience.
June 28, 2008 at 1:26 am
This is an amazing list. Bilal, Van Hunt and that Viktor Duplaix got me goin’. Van Hunt’s 1st album was The Business. I’m still pissed w/Bilal that First Bornd Second has been all for how long? Right up there w/that damn D’Angelo.
http://funkyfingaproductions.blogspot.com/
June 30, 2008 at 10:34 pm
Don’t forget about Eric Benet! He has a new cd, Love & Life, coming out Sept 2!!
June 30, 2008 at 10:58 pm
@tws- that’s what I’m here for!
@sheree- you’re welcome girl! and i got you on that next suggestion – once i recover from putting this one together
@sdg – i feel ya pain!
@ ebfan – i loved eb’s first and second albums. actually i consider his first one a slept on classic. i am feeling the single that’s out now. we’ll see what he’s got in september. thanks for stopping by!
July 9, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Thanks for the def list. Gotta get Peven Everett on the list!
July 9, 2008 at 8:10 pm
@Marty – Many thanks for commenting. That was DEFINITELY an oversight. I love him. Thanks for the reminder.
July 25, 2008 at 9:58 am
[...] jam packed with great music. Tonight, I’ll be attending the Anthony David/N’Dambi show. Always good to see Acey Ducey and this will be my first N’Dambi experience. Videos and review to come. For Saturday, I was [...]
September 5, 2008 at 9:28 am
Don’t forget Maxwell, his cd will be dropping any day now and he is going on tour starting in October. If you are not already a fan of Maxwell please check out his myspace page and if you are a fan then come check out the best Fan forum for the fans of Maxwell. The URL is htpp://maxwellfanforum.com.
October 21, 2008 at 11:34 am
[...] Underrated Male Soul Singers [...]
December 15, 2008 at 12:35 pm
Here I am online searching for music and run across this blog. Sholl made a brothers day today!!! It may be a little late, but I just wanted to thank you for adding me in a number of well respected artist.
January 10, 2009 at 1:56 am
Thanks for showing so much love! New album is now available. I’d love to have one sent to you. Thanks again for supporting me. Oh – and I love your blog!
March 2, 2009 at 10:06 am
Great list… made some big discoverys that are now in heavy rotation. Spent a decent amount of money trying to collect them.
You know some of these are unknown and under rated when they don’t have wikipedia or last fm pages
March 2, 2009 at 4:36 pm
Thank you for stopping by and commenting! That’s JUST what I like to hear. LOL! It’s why I do what I do.
And this list and the others need to be updated badly so check back!
March 3, 2009 at 1:52 am
[...] Joy Denalane, Carleen Anderson, Conya Doss, Adriana Evans, Rahsaan Patterson, Incognito, Maysa, Anthony David, and Reel [...]
April 16, 2009 at 1:59 am
Don’t forget about Miles Jaye http://www.milesjaye.com.
He’s not only a fantastic singer but an outstanding musician as well.