Chicago native and platinum-selling R&B star, Carl Thomas gave us R&B music that was reminiscent of the golden days of Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, and Otis Redding but with a modern day edge. Who could forget the cinematic Emotional released in 2000 that made any serious R&B crooner step up their game.

Now he's back and under the tutelage of the legendary music man Jheryl Busby's Umbrella Recordings and Hit maker Mike City's Unsung Entertainment for a one-off deal with his new soulful disc "So Much Better" which was released this past Tues. June 5th.

"My only real responsibility is to the music," Carl confesses. "I'm aware that I have to uphold a certain tradition and integrity in the music, but I also have to stay sincere to myself. Believe, people who love soul music can feel when you're not being real."

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