Aneessa
Billboard Smooth Jazz — Top 5 Most Added
“Just to Be with You” — produced by Michael B. Sutton. Later covered by Freda Payne.
Chart & Award Achievements
The Sound of L.A. — Real Artists. Real Music.
Aneessa
Billboard Smooth Jazz — Top 5 • Global Airplay
“Back to Life” — smooth, uplifting, and heard worldwide.
Michael B. Sutton
Amazon UK R&B — #1
“Got to Give It Up (Radio Edit)” — Motown soul with modern polish.
Michael B. Sutton
Amazon UK R&B/Soul — #1
“Early Morning Lovin’” — classic Motown warmth, contemporary groove.
Funk Therapy ft. Michael B. Sutton
Amazon U.S. Funk — #1
“I Can’t Stop” — disco-funk energy, dance-floor ready.
Funk Therapy ft. Michael B. Sutton
Amazon R&B — #2
“80’s Night (Hot on the Floor)” — neon-lit retro vibes.
Funk Therapy ft. Michael B. Sutton
Amazon R&B — #3
“Cold World (Where Has the Love Gone)” — heartfelt soul, modern edge.
Funk Therapy ft. Michael B. Sutton
UK Soul Chart Breakers — #11
“Got to Give It Up” — breaking in the UK (Jan 12, 2025).
Jan Daley
Billboard Traditional Jazz — #1 • Mediabase AC Indie — #1
“The Way of a Woman” — elegance, power, and poise.
Josh Sklair
GRAMMY Winner — 2003 & 2004 (Etta James)
Guitarist & producer bringing award-winning excellence to our roster.
Cindy Davis
DRT Global Top 50 — #15
“Young Hearts Run Free” — powerful, uplifting R&B.
Mitchell Coleman Jr.
Billboard Contemporary Jazz — Top 5
“Soul Searching” — bass-driven jazz-funk that moves the spirit.
E.M.
Billboard — Peak #23 (5 Weeks)
“Hear Your Love” — contemporary soul with timeless storytelling.
The Al Ur Pal Project ft. Huly Ray Asidor
Rising Indie Charts — “Still Want to Go On”
An emotional fusion of pop, soul, and 90s R&B spirit — , produced under The Sound of L.A. #1 Video express
Aneessa — News & Chart Highlights
The Sound of L.A. | Real Artists. Real Music.
Spotify Charts (USA) — #15 Peak
“I Found Myself in You” by Aneessa & Michael B. Sutton climbed 33 spots to reach #15 on the Spotify Local Pulse Miami chart — the week’s biggest gainer nationwide.
Biggest Gainer — Spotify Local Pulse Miami
Aneessa & Michael B. Sutton were recognized by Spotify as the biggest gainer of the week for “I Found Myself in You,” representing The Sound of L.A. label with pride.
Chart Performance — “I Found Myself in You”
Released Dec 10, 2022, the duet entered the charts on Feb 2, 2023, debuting at #48 before peaking at #15 in just its second week — a powerful climb for an independent release.
Love Duet Featured in Music Press
The single was spotlighted for its heartfelt message and chemistry between Aneessa & Michael B. Sutton — “a love duet between a husband and wife team” — capturing the essence of authentic soul and smooth jazz.
Label Impact
With this chart success, The Sound of L.A. continues to demonstrate its strength as a modern soul label rooted in classic Motown artistry and contemporary sound production.
