RadioIndy is pleased to present Skip Mahoney and The Casuals with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Chocolate Brides Theme Song"

RadioIndy is pleased to present Skip Mahoney and The Casuals with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Chocolate Brides Theme Song"

Layered, smooth-as-chocolate-silk harmonies are the order of the day on Skip Mahoney and the Casuals' 5-track CD, "Chocolate Brides Theme Song," an impeccable R&B ballad as old school as it is modern. Romantic and affirmative, and timeless in its celebration of love and marriage, "Chocolate Brides" is - as its name implies, a unique and soulful paean to the 21st century African-American bride. Delivering five different remixes, Skip Mahoney & the Casuals offer one performance specifically tailored to the old school crowd, another featuring the vocal group S.O.L.E. that's geared to the contemporary R&B fan, one with S.O.L.E.'s neo-soul flourishes, plus two instrumental versions perfect for the dance floor. On all three of the vocal renditions, however, Mahoney's splendid tenor and flights of falsetto proves the perfect foil for group harmonies that recall such R&B stalwarts as The O'Jays or The Spinners. As each generation produces its own particular wedding songs, Skip Mahoney and the Casuals' CD, "Chocolate Brides Theme Song," just might be the perfect wedding disc for the contemporary African-American couple wanting to add a special – chocolate – flavor to their nuptials.

-Rice B. and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"The Time Is Now" by Farrad (Pop/R&B Artist from New York City, New York(NY))

Farrad releases his fantastic CD, "The Time Is Now" featuring invigorating, vibrant, and energetic Top 40/Pop compilations. You can't help but get up off your feet and move to the powerhouse beats and grooves this album has to offer. Kicking off the album, "Misunderstood" burns with distorted vocals and funky rhythmic beats. Turn up the bass on the sub woofer as "Pick Your Face Up Off the Floor" is maximum pulses of thumping bass and drums. The easy flowing vocals on "Keep Your Head Up" complement the lyrics as the supporting instruments capture the smooth, slick vibe. Soulful, with a smooth R&B influence, "Destiny" reveals Farrad's ability to show some diversity within his style of music. If you're a fan of Lady GaGa and love great party music then take a listen to "The Time Is Now" as it's packed with high energy and progressively modern, Top 40 spins.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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"Thia Jasmine EP" by Thia Jasmine (R&B Artist from Canada)

Thia Jasmine and her self-titled debut album, "Thia Jasmine EP," is embellished with memorable vocal talents this gifted singer has to offer. Revealing shades of Pop/R&B soulful blends, Jasmine's vocals are polished and demonstrate how focused she is on her music. The sweet body rocking funk of the bass gives the delectable song "My World" a classic beat as the emotive vocals impress with style and grace. Brilliantly flavored with all the right charms and delicate sounds of complementing instruments, "Miss You" runs full throttle with smooth and silky vocals. Bright and energetic, "Saturday Night" brims with a wonderful party atmosphere with a motivating beat. "Rock With Me" captures the relaxing harmonies with a soulful blend and tingles with vocal prowess. Thia Jasmine and her debut CD is an enjoyable album featuring Pop/R&B styles and is a distinctive treasure of impressive and well crafted compositions.

-Diane and the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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