Soul Blues Sampler, Vol. 2 collects 13 contemporary soul-blues tracks released by the CDS label. The majority of these songs will appeal to more to modern soul/R&B audiences than hardcore blues aficionados, as synthesizers replace harp blowers and horn sections. Making appearances on the second volume in the
Soul Blues Sampler series are: Anthony Johnson,
the Real Brown Sugar,
Koree' Rudolph,
Willie West,
Ricky White,
Stephanie Pickett,
Travis Haddix, and
Randolph Walker. Also included are previously unreleased tracks by
Jim Bennett ("Jody Got It All [SJB Remix]" and "She Laid a Freak on Me [SJB Remix]"),
Gregg A. Smith's "Can U Still Drop It?",
Jesse Graham's "Jumbalalya Dance," and
Blind Ricky McCants' "Let's Get This Party Started," which pretty much sums up the overall feel of this sampler. ~ Al Campbell