Blues & Soul: review by Bill Buckley : "A varied album that offers all kinds of rewards"

Echoes: review by Chris Wells : "You don't want miss this in the pre-Christmas rush"

IDJ: review by Cal Gibson : "This is another corking collection of real deal new soul runnings."

DJ Mag: review by Spence Lowe : "This LP goes to prove they are as on point as ever, both spiritually, lyrically and musically."

Jazzwise (Germany): review by Michael Rutten: "Fine proof of the timeless quality soul/jazz"

Keep On/Fact/www.mosoul.co.uk: review by Jon Freer: "Politically astute and spiritually aware, "Black Is" will make you think and aslo nourish your ears."

Discoid: review by David Colkett: "Prepare to be treated to an onslaught of soul, jazz, funk, spiritual and African rhythms beautifully garnished with the golden vocals of Navasha Daya"

Ihos magazine (Greece): "Baltimore's finest, the masters of nu soul jazz are back in action with another classic album to feed our soul"

Washington Post (USA): review by Mike Joyce: "Fertile Ground creates an evocative sound that borrows from various soul, funk and jazz influences without sounding dated or tradition bound"

Baltimore Citypaper (USA): review by Bret McCabe: "FG walks what it talks and delivers it's positivity in warm wave washes"

Africana.com (USA): review & interview by Mark Anthony Neal: "FG has created a rich mix of jazz, r&b and soul that has resonated with those thirsting for black music. Their passion comes through powerfully in all of the tracks."

Pulse Grafix magazine (USA): "FG should be required listening for anyone with the ears!"

Laurent Garnier/Nova Radio (France): "A beautiful album- a trip between Africa and the smokey rooms of a Parisian jazz cafe"

Michael Rutten/ Soulpatrol (Germany): Played various tracks on syndicated show. "I would play the whole album."

Cosmo/Shibuya FM (Japan): I love all the tracks-playing over & over again"

Alex Attias/ Compost Records: Nuff organic vibes and beautifull arrangements. Vocals awesome!

Paul Gamblin/ Black & Blues show, RTR FM (Australia): Playing various tracks on weekly show. "Sweet soul-jazz melodies licked by tight arrangements are a signature of the FG sound, make no mistake here, "Black Is" is a sure-fire winner."