Monday, 5 February 2024

Nidra Beard (1952–2023), Dynasty Lead & Inspirational Singer

ArtistNidra Beard ðŸ’—
Title: Beautiful Singing Soul
Year: 1952-2023
Label: Solar Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: One Of The Finest Of Them All






Tracklisting:
Nidra Beard ðŸ’— was the co-lead singer for the R&B group Dynasty,
known for hits like “I’ve Just Begun to Love You.”

Dynasty was one of the late-1970s bands that formed the “SOLAR 
Sound,” signed to SOLAR Records. 
Beard joined Dynasty as the future wife of the band’s creator, Leon
Sylvers III, after singing in such bands as DeBlanc and Starfire.    

With Beard ðŸ’— as one of several co-lead singers, Dynasty had their 
first hits in 1979, most notably “I Don’t Want to Be a Freak
(But I Can’t Help Myself).” 

It made a splash in U.S. dance clubs but
rose to its greatest fame in the U.K., where it was in the Top 20 of 
the charts. 



















Dynasty would soon have greater success at home in the U.S. with
the song “I’ve Just Begun to Love You,” their only entry onto the pop
charts and a No. 6 hit on R&B radio. 

Their other singles included 
“Do Me Right,” “Here I Am,” “Love in the Fast Lane,” and “Check It Out.” 

















Rest In Peace Beautiful Queen 💗

VA - Magnetik Soul Volume 1 [FLAC CD] 2004

Artist
: VA

Title: Magnetik Soul Volume 1
Year Of Release: 2004
Label: Active Force Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks +.Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 46:07
Total Size: 336 MB

Tracklisting:

01 - Marvin Sims - Love Is On The Way
02. Expo - Road To Sunshine
03. C.B. Overton - Superstar Lady
04. Glenn Dorsey & The Big J - Movin' On
05. Charles Wilson - You Cut Off My Love Supply
06. John Simmons - Ain't Nothing Like The Love
07. M.L.S. - Extra Careful
08. Rideout - Someone Special
09. Jeff & Aleta - Love Touch
10. Cecil Lyde - I'll Make It On My Own
11. Mister - I Wanna Thank You
12. Great Lakes Orchestra - This Is The Night For Loving

VA - Magnetik Soul Volume 2 [FLAC CD] 2006

Artist
: VA

Title: Magnetik Soul Volume 2
Year Of Release: 2006
Label: Active Force Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks +.Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 53:18
Total Size: 347 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Mother Fox - Fallen Into Love
02. Nightchill - Hop Skip & Jump
03. Billy Boomer - I Like What She's Doin'
04. Family Of Eve - Please Be Truthful
04. Eugene Smiley - It's You Girl
06. Jan Jones - Independent Woman
07. Freddie Waters - You Promised Me
08. Louisiana Purchase - Baby Come Back
09. The Mark IV - If You Can Tell Me Something Good
10. Contrast - Shake It
11. Sir-Prize - Never Can Find The Words
12. Beverly & Duane - You Belong To Me
13. Ronnie McNeir - My Baby

VA - Magnetik Soul Volume 3 [FLAC CD] 2006

Artist
: VA

Title: Magnetik Soul Volume 3
Year Of Release: 2006
Label: Active Force Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks +.Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 49:27
Total Size: 343 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Pro-Fascination - Try Love Again
02. Flight - No More Party Time
03. 9th Creation - Mellow Music
04. Mind & Matter - I'm Under Your Spell
05. The Perfections - Can This Be Real
06. Cash Money - Seeking
07. Ron Henderson & The Choice Of Colour - Gemini Lady
08. The Fantastic Puzzles - Come Back
09. The Harden Brothers - Deep Inside Of You
10. Pro-Fascination - I Want To Wrap You In My Arms
11. Larry Whittington - You Can Always Count On Me
12. Side Show - Sexy Lady
13. Curtis - How Can I Tell Her

VA - Magnetik Soul Volume 4 [FLAC CD] 2008

Artist
: VA

Title: Magnetik Soul Volume 4
Year Of Release: 2008
Label: Active Force Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks +.Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 50:33
Total Size: 353 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Toast - It's Just An Illusion
02. Wynd Chymes - Baby You're The One
03. S.P.G. - Only You
04. Jim Spencer & Son Rize - The Blues Are Out To Get Me
05. Midnight - It's Never Too Late
06. Larry McGee Revolution - The Burg
07. George Franklin Smallwood & Marshmellow Band - You Know I Love You
08. 11th Commandment - Dance With Me
09. Jeff Floyd - Don't Leave Me
10. Robert Winter Band - L-O-V-E
11. David Nevin - What Ya Wanna Do
12. The Admirations & Dino Blackwell - You Know It
13. The Jack Sass Band - Where Is The Love

VA - Magnetik Soul Volume 6 [FLAC CD] 2009


Artist
: VA

Title: Magnetik Soul Volume 6
Year Of Release: 2009
Label: Active Force Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks +.Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 50:52
Total Size: 344 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Allan Harris And Perpetual Motion - Get Ready
02. Timeless Legend - I Was Born To Love You
03. Phil Flower - Stay A While
04. Moody Scott - My Lovely Lady
05. Charles Johnson - Never Had A Love So Good
06. Aristocrats - Let's Get Together Now
07. Bennie Braxton - Come To Me
08. Melaa - Free
09. Harlem - It Takes A Fool Like Me
10. David Hooper - Keep On Dancing
11. Hugh Boynton - We're Gonna Make It
12. Terry Weiss - Keep On Pushing Your Love
13. O.T. Sykes - Loneliness Inside Of Me

VA - Magnetik Soul Volume 5 [FLAC CD] 2009

Artist
: VA

Title: Magnetik Soul Volume 5
Year Of Release: 2009
Label: Active Force Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks +.Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 44:03
Total Size: 358 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Lust - I Like Spending My Time With You
02. James "Bootie" Tuten - This Is A Love Affair
03. Touch Of Class - Said It Before
04. Al (Alonzo) Wilson - Love You Girl
05. The Innersection - Let Me Love Yuh
06. Target - Give Me One More Chance
07. Quiet Fire - You Make Me Wanna Shout
08. 7 Miles High - She's Gone Away
09. Crystal Motion - You're My Main Squeeze
10. Vise - Baby I Love You
11. Ashanti - Dance
12. O'Malley Jones - Layin For You Girl
13. Hard Cover - Do You Care (Like You Say You Do)

VA - Magnetik Soul Volume 7 [FLAC CD] 2010

Artist
: VA

Title: Magnetik Soul Volume 7
Year Of Release: 2010
Label: Active Force Records
Genre: Funk, Soul, Disco
Quality: FLAC (CD Tracks +.Cue, Log, Artwork)
Total Time: 49:33
Total Size: 359 MB

Tracklisting:

01. Tony Troutman - What's The Use
02. Darwin's Theory - I Love Everything About You
03. Superior Elevation - Don't Let Go Babe
04. Tolbert - I've Got It
05. Bobby Thurston - My Love's The Real Thing
06. Bobby Jonz - Win Your Love
07. Robert Cotter - Everything I'm Living For
08. Billy Always - More Than A Minute
09. Ed Summers - I Can Tell
10. The Pretenders - I Call It Love
11. Tavell - Later For Dancing
12. Larom Baker - Love Will Make It Better
13. Johnny Scott - It's Over Now