Soul Singer: Rahsaan Patterson 'Feels Good' About Being Independent

1. This is so good to hear. This man has been putting out hits for awhile now. I LUV all his albums and always look forward to hear him singing or leaning a hand on other artists songs. I think that JAZZ will be his next venture since NEO SOUL is a fusion of it.

Cedric at 2:00PM on May 15th 2008

2. He is wonderful. I saw him perform in a show with Lalah Hathaway and Angie Stone a few months ago; and it was the best show I've seen in some time. He was so gracious and giving to his fans - - a real down-to-earth brother. We need more performers like him - - so creative and true to his artistic vision.

I've had close friends in the music business who chafed under the rigid control of their record labels and felt that they were never allowed to do this best work on record - - due to the interference of the label executives. I hope being an independent works out for Rahsaan - - he deserves every success that he dreams of!

ksun at 2:22PM on May 15th 2008

3. Rahsaan is a shining example of the trend for truly gifted artists to go independent. Of note, this list of talented independent artists also includes Frank McComb, Angela Johnson, Eric Roberson, Gordon Chambers, Julie Dexter, Mint Condition,Steve Wallace,Marlon Saunders(he sang the big production, Oscar nominated song in the Disney film, "Enchanted")and a host of underground, independent artists around the country who are taking their career into their own hands. These are the artists that the general public should know at the drop of a hat but does not. Instead, for the most part, they have been served mediocre talent at best. Only less than a handful of the top secular artists present in this industry, that win the top awards in this industry can match the talent Rahsaan Patterson let alone any of the other artists that I mentioned above. Rahsaan said that the commerce will be there. What is different, especially compared to the TOP award winning artists out there now, is that the art, the true talent,the REAL voices of folks that "SANG" will be taking center stage in their lives.

JAZZMAN11 at 9:19AM on May 17th 2008

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Rahsaan is a shining example of the trend for truly gifted artists to go independent. Of note, this list of talented independent artists also includes Frank McComb, Angela Johnson, Eric Roberson, Gordon Chambers, Julie Dexter, Mint Condition, Steve Wallace,Marlon Saunders(he sang the big production, Oscar nominated song in the Disney film, "Enchanted")and a host of underground, independent artists around the country and around the world who are taking their career into their own hands. These are the artists that the general public should know at the drop of a hat but don't. Instead, for the most part,and for at least the past 10 years at least,the public has been served scores of mediocre talent at best. Only less than a handful of this top creme de la creme,Pop,R&B and R&B/Hip Hop artists present in this industry, that win the top awards in this industry, can maybe match the talent of just Rahsaan Patterson let alone matching the artistry of the other fine singers that I mentioned above. Rahsaan said that the commerce will be there because it is a business. What is different, especially compared to the TOP award winning artists out there now, is that the art, the true talent,the REAL voices and REAL songs of folks that "SANG"(remember Phyllis Hyman, Luther Vandross, Glenn Jones, Melissa Morgan, Peabo Bryson, Regina Belle, Phil Perry, Patti LaBelle, Lisa Fischer, Cheryl Lynn, etc, etc) are taking center stage and hopefully will receive and enjoy the widespread success artistically and financially that they so truly deserve.

JAZZMAN11 at 9:44AM on May 17th 2008

5. there is a lot of other good artist that we may never hear because of the industry. i am glad that rasaan relized this. i am waiting for incognito to do the same. i have some of his older cd's hopefully he can go back and put some of thise back in play. they still sounds good

elsie at 9:46PM on May 17th 2008

6. Rahsaan "Bad AZ" Patterson is and has been my favorite, ever since I first heard him sing in April 1997! I have had the pleasure of seeing him perform and I have not had any other experience to date that even compares! His talent was best stated my Jonathan Butler, who simply said: Rahsaan is the most "singin'est" brother that I know! Rahsaan you know that you are the bomb! Continuing having fun with your craft...it spills over and is very contagious! So thanks...I sincerely hope that you will take up the offer to perform in South Africa this summer! I have been screaming about you to them for years...I finally convinced Festival Productions that you needed to be at Essence...it took them a while, but I was there to see you cut up! Hopefully I will get to see you in South Africa! Loving what you do...Sloane

sloane at 3:54PM on May 18th 2008

7. Luvs me some Rahsaan!!!!

KEvin at 5:22PM on May 27th 2008