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Soul legend Bobby Purify is back in the game and his latest project, “Better to Have It” was recently nominated as Comeback Album of the Year by The Blues Foundation (see Industry Info, p. 28). Bobby’s real name is Ben Moore and he is best known for his success as ½ the duo James & Bobby Purify who performed such hits as “I’m Your Puppet” and “Shake A Tail Feather.” He has come out of retirement with the help of producer/songwriter Dan Penn and several legendary players of the American soul era. “This project vividly recaptures the entire expanse of first-generation Southern Soul, from the silky balladry “Forever Changed” to the swampy vibes of “The Pond.” Among the most powerful moments is the ballad “Nobody’s Home,’ which moves from social commentary to a sort of down-home metaphysics during its three-and-a half minutes,” says Bud Scoppa.

Another first for the Chittlin’ Circuit…
Ms Monique is the first solo female artist to grace the cover of the Chittlin’ Circuit Entertainment Magazine. And graces it well, we might add!
Even before we get to her vocal talent and performance abilities, it’s more than worth mentioning that Ms Monique is a beautiful woman and she does a superb job in front of the camera. “She takes absolutely gorgeous pictures. The camera loves her and if she’s working with a skilled photographer, she at her very best from all angles,” says Barry Shipp, photographer and owner of Craig’s Digital Photography.

Isaac Hayes Hospitalized

Memphis soul legend Isaac Hayes was admitted to a Memphis hospital Tuesday night (Jan. 17, 2006), suffering from what longtime song-writing partner David Porter called exhaustion.
Hayes's most recent performance came Sunday night (Jan. 15, 2006) at the Horseshoe Casino in Tunica, Ms., where he appeared with frequent collaborator Roberta Flack.
Mr Hayes' current condition is not known at this time.

Wilson Pickett, the soul pioneer best known for the fiery hits "Mustang Sally" and "In The Midnight Hour," died of a heart attack Thursday, according to his management company. He was 64. Chris Tuthill of the management company Talent Source said Pickett had been suffering from health problems for the past year.
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Jr. Walker's All Star Band - Alive and Well

If someone mentioned the song "Shotgun" to you, it is almost certain that Jr. Walker and the All Stars would come to mind. This 60's group consisted of Autry DeWalt aka Jr. Walker, Tony Washington, Willie Woods and Victor Thomas.
The famous Moonglow founder Harvey Fuqua, moved his acts which included Jr. Walker and the All Stars, Marvin Gay, and the Spinners from his label to Motown in the early sixtys. From then on the group became a household name. They has such hits as "Shotgun", " I'm A Roadrunner" and several more up until the late seventies.

Since 2003, the annual Southern Entertainment Awards has been revered as the first awards show in the South to honor the independent talent of those working within the urban entertainment industry. It’s also the first awards show to provide the community, both artists and fans alike, with the opportunity to nominate and vote for the winners in each category. For this reason, the SEAs has quickly become one of the most celebrated events for regional DJs, models, rappers, R&B singers, websites, mix tapes, magazines and more.

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