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Exclusive Stream: Lee Fields' Updates His Soul Style on 'Faithful Man'

Preview the latest album by the R&B veteran

March 6, 2012 1:05 PM ET
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Lee Fields, 'Faithful Man'
Truth and Soul

Click to listen to Lee Fields & the Expressions' album 'Faithful Man'

R&B veteran Lee Fields is celebrating 43 years in show business with Faithful Man, a collection of new tunes recorded for Brooklyn's Truth & Soul Records. The set grounds the singer in the template of Motown-style soul, but includes some modern touches from Truth & Soul co-owners and producers Jeff Silverman and Leon Michels, who have previously worked with stars including Adele, Ghostface Killah and Jay-Z. Faithful Man won't be in stores until March 13th, but you can stream the record in full today.

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