My final foray into R&B music
from The Netherlands comes with the No Sweat All-Stars, a Dutch R&B collective
consisting of all unsigned artists. Released in conjunction with the Dutch Rock
Music Foundation, the compilation was a starting point for many careers
including that of the Dutch R&B trio Dignity (appearing here with “Talk to
Me” and “Hold Me”), Chozen 4 Soul and Voices in Motion. Dignity later signed to Virgin and their
self-released debut was released in the Benelux Union only; Voices in Motion
also had a brief career with Polydor, releasing three singles between
1998-2000. Other familiar features include Corey (see previous post) and the
much sought-after J.Anthony. Altogether two great compilations
showcasing the best that The Netherlands - formally a country mostly known for its cheesy Euro dance exports - had to offer back then. Dignity, J.Anthony and Little Brown especially were fantastic.
Keep Your Head Up To The Sky 4:43 No Sweat All-Stars
It Sounds Natural 3:50 J.Anthony
Talk To Me 3:47 Dignity
Till Da Early Morn 4:00 Joshua
Get Of My Back 3:10 Eszteca
Day And Night 4:19 Corey
Loving You 3:54 Voices In Motion
Play 4:24 Little Brown
Can't Live Without You 3:35 Chosen 4 Soul
Hold Me 4:07 Dignity
Another Girl 3:39 J.Anthony
Cruz Over Here 3:37 3rd Millenium
Hold You Tight 3:47 Chosen 4 Soul
Move Around 3:39 Voices In Motion
Down With You 3:42 Solid
All Da Way 4:12 Joshua
Give In 4:53 Eszteca
It Sounds Natural 3:50 J.Anthony
Talk To Me 3:47 Dignity
Till Da Early Morn 4:00 Joshua
Get Of My Back 3:10 Eszteca
Day And Night 4:19 Corey
Loving You 3:54 Voices In Motion
Play 4:24 Little Brown
Can't Live Without You 3:35 Chosen 4 Soul
Hold Me 4:07 Dignity
Another Girl 3:39 J.Anthony
Cruz Over Here 3:37 3rd Millenium
Hold You Tight 3:47 Chosen 4 Soul
Move Around 3:39 Voices In Motion
Down With You 3:42 Solid
All Da Way 4:12 Joshua
Give In 4:53 Eszteca