BY CHUCK ARNOLD
WINNER
ANTHONY DAVID
The Red Clay Chronicles David comes from the same Atlanta talent pool as another neo-soul artist, India.Arie, who lends her rich vocals to the tender duet "Words." Reminiscent of D'Angelo and Anthony Hamilton, he brings a distinctly southern flavor to songs like "Kin Folk," which go down like a plate of barbecue ribs at the family reunion.
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OMARION
21 The former member of the R&B boy band B2K, who is actually 22, seems determined to show that he is all grown up and ready for action on his second solo CD (which opened at No. 1 on Billboard's album chart). While some of these cuts sound like Usher leftovers, tracks like the slow-burning single "Ice Box" generate a good amount of heat.
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BRIAN MCKNIGHT
Ten As an R&B lover man, McKnight gets extra points for endurance: This is his 10th disc in a 15-year recording career. Although fairly predictable—save for that flag-waving Rascal Flatts collaboration—his latest finds the 37-year-old crooner aging gracefully with smooth grooves like the Marvin-esque "Shoulda Been Lovin' You."
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>THE PUSSYCAT DOLLS, LIVE FROM LONDON The saucy sextet pushes all the right buttons in this fun if frivolous concert DVD featuring performances of hits like "Don't Cha."
SHERYL CROW, WILDFLOWER TOUR: LIVE FROM NEW YORK Whether rocking out on "If It Makes You Happy" or getting folky on "Strong Enough," Crow, backed by a 16-piece orchestra, is in full bloom during this Lincoln Center show.
NIRVANA, LIVE! TONIGHT! SOLD OUT! It smells like teen spirit all over again with this well-chronicled collection of electrifying performances, interviews and clips from the band's early-'90s heyday.
VARIOUS ARTISTS, WE ARE THE FUTURE An eclectic array of artists (Carlos Santana, Norah Jones, Josh Groban and others) dazzle at the titular 2004 charity concert in Rome.
THE SUPREMES, REFLECTIONS: THE DEFINITIVE PERFORMANCES 1964-1969 The original dreamgirls come alive on this supreme set of rare TV and live clips. The highlight? A video for "You Keep Me Hanging On" with the trio playing Ping-Pong and having a dance-off.
