Another year in music is complete and Nu-Soul Magazine’s editor Norman Mayers has chosen his top 10 albums that best illustrate the concept of Nu-Soul. These 10 albums were chosen because they made the biggest impact on Norman’s mp3 player in 2009 and because they are all albums that you can purchase (no free downloads on this list). Nu-Soul is not simply about soul music but is about the fusing of styles, pushing beyond the boundaries of traditional soul to create a sonic statement that extends into the future. At Nu-soul the production and sound elements matter just as much as the lyrical content. Soul, house, dubstep, drum&bass, electronica, hip-hop - the following albums incorporate some or all of these genres and have breathed new life into Soul Music as a whole. Enjoy the list. Stay tuned for the Best Free Downloads, and Best Tracks of 2009. 大意就是：Nu-soul雜誌〈http://nu-soulmag.com/，一個線上雜誌，會介紹一些歌手的 動態，內容蠻豐富的，有空可以去看看〉的編輯自選2009年，最具衝擊力道 的10張專輯；而且這10張都是「可以買到實體CD的」〈非免費下載〉 1. Joy Jones, Godchild Genre: Soul/Electronica/World Joy Jones’ Godchild is the essence of Nu-Soul in 2009! Fusing gospel, soul, broken beats, jazz, and future soul she created a truly spiritual masterpiece full of creativity, love, and life. 2. Choklate, To Whom It May Concern Genre: Soul/Hip-Hop Head snapping beats and witty introspective lyrics defined Choklate’s sophomore release. 3. D. Black - Ali’Yah Genre: Hip-Hop/Soul If Obama were an MC he would sound like D. Black, speaking with razor-sharp insight and uplifting verses, all backed by impeccable muscular beats courtesy of Vitamin D and Jake One. 4. Ledisi - Turn Me Loose Genre: Soul Ledisi stretches her wings with gritty blues, funk and throwback soul. 5. Deborah Jordan - The Light Genre: Soul/Electronica/Broken Beat Music rarely gets as flawless, sexy, and heartbreaking as this amazing debut. 6. Rihanna, Rated R Genre: Pop/R&B/Electronica In the wake of controversy, this polarizing album offers a candid look into a pop star’s mental state while delivering the first true collaboration of pop and dubstep. 7. N’Dambi, Pink Elephant Genre: Soul N’dambi proves she is one of soul music’s great storytellers with this exemplary piece of work. 8. Keri Hilson, In A Perfect World Genre: R&B/Hip-Hop/Electronica Fizzy pop done right, Ms. Keri Hilson dropped one of the most enjoyable dance R&B albums of the year. 9. Lisa Shaw, Free Genre: House/Soul The perfect balance of sexy, soulful house and sexy Sade-flavored soul, Lisa Shaw’s sophomore release was simply divine. 10. Sa-Ra Creative Partners, Nuclear Evolution: The Age of Love Genre: Hip-Hop/Soul/Electronica Soul dipped in acid. Sa-Ra slink and slither their way into your subconscious with this extended set of avant-garde futuristic funk. reference http://nu-soulmag.com/musings/?p=2572 --

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