Mitchell May

These guys are big, big stars in England. Of course, Kylie Minogue is a big, big star in England, too, so we shouldn`t use their popularity in the U.K. as...

Roxanne Shante Bad Sister (Cold Chillin`) (STAR)(STAR) After a sporadic series of singles, the real-life subject of UTFO`s 1985 hit ''Roxanne, Roxanne'' has finally released her first LP. Producer Marley...

Big Shoulders Big Shoulders (Rounder) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR)(STAR) This Chicago-based quintet`s potent mixture of three overlapping styles (the blues, R & B and bluegrass) makes its debut album as lively as an...

The Wild Boyz It Had to Be Done (Volt) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) These Oakland-based rappers, who immediately stand out from the pack by being musicians, as well as talkers, make their debut...

Oran ''Juice'' Jones To Be Immortal (CBS) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) ''Money Honey,'' the opening track on Oran ''Juice'' Jones` new album, and ''Time,'' the closing track, are thematic duplicates of his debut...

Tyler Collins Girls Nite Out (RCA) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Tyler Collins` new release allows her few opportunities to do what she does best. The vocalist`s main strength is the way her expressive...

Earth, Wind & Fire Heritage (CBS) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) For their latest album, Earth, Wind & Fire updates its sound in an attempt to win over a new audiance largely unfamiliar with...

Lord Tracy Deaf Gods of Babylon (Uni) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) For their new album, this East Coast outfit has cooked up a raucous blend of punk, heavy-metal and R&B that roars. There...

James `J.T.` Taylor Master of the Game (MCA) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) When James Taylor joined Kool and the Gang back in 1979, the band was on the verge of extinction. Known for...

Ichabod Stowe It`s My Turn (Gadfly Records) (STAR)(STAR)(STAR) Ichabod Stowe uses his new record to explore the uncertainties of young adulthood and in turn, gives the listener insight into how...