Second Listen Sunday : Pleasure P, The Introduction of Marcus Cooper
No matter the music genre, a standout star is always when a group breaks into the scene. R&B fans were introduced to R&B thugs Pretty Ricky in 2005 with their debut album Bluestars. Three singles supported the album: “Grind with Me,” “Your Body,” and “Nothing but a Number.
Slow Jam Saturday: New Edition , Is This The End
Today marks the 40th anniversary of the iconic R&B group New Edition in the music industry. As a fan, I couldn’t resist giving a shout-out to my all-time favorite music group for Slow Jam Saturday. Let’s take a trip down memory lane to 1983 with their album “Candy Girl,” which kickstarted their career, and their debut slow jam, “Is This The End.”
Second Listen Sunday: Diana Ross, Why Do Fools Fall In Love
The year was 1981, not only the year of my birth but also when one of Motown’s artists left the label.
Slow Jam Saturday: Lyfe Jennings, I’ll Always Love You
Lyfe wisely avoids covering the Taylor Dayne song of the same name, and Jennings gets sentimental on the track. Lyfe has always had a grit in his singing voice that gives his lyrics an extra layer. “I’ll Always Love You” is a heartfelt ballad that expresses enduring love and commitment. The song lyrics convey a message of unwavering affection and the promise always to hold someone dear, regardless of the circumstances.
Single Review, Anthony Hamilton, Best Of Me (DJ Soulchild remix)
Frankie J experienced his first taste of stardom as a member of the Kumbia Kings before embarking on a solo career with his debut album What’s A Man to Do in 2003. He followed that project up with a self-titled Spanish language album and then delivered another English language album, The One, in 2005.
Second Listen Sunday : Peabo Bryson, Straight From The Heart
The year was 1985, and Maurice White, the frontman of Earth, Wind & Fire, decided to start a solo projec
Slow Jam Saturday : Tanya Blount, Through The Rain
The year was 1985, and Maurice White, the frontman of Earth, Wind & Fire, decided to start a solo project…
Second Listen Sunday : Maurice White, Maurice White
The year was 1985, and Maurice White, the frontman of Earth, Wind & Fire, decided to start a solo projec
Slow Jam Saturday : Lionel Richie, I’m In Love
Lionel is no stranger to hits records, particularly when it comes to ballads.
Single Review : Usher – Good, Good
As his latest Vegas residency wraps up, Usher gifts fans a new single, “Good Good,” featuring Summer Walker & 21 Savage. Mel & Mus lend their producing skills to the song while Usher, Paul Dawson, and Tauren Stovall pen the track. Usher’s newest bop” is a catchy and upbeat track that showcases the artist’s smooth vocals and impeccable delivery.
Second Listen Sunday : Brutha, Brutha
Six years after breaking television records with their miniseries biopic, it’s still perplexing that legendary R&B super group New Edition didn’t strike while the iron was hot and release a new album. Seeing a prime opportunity, NE group members Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ron DeVoe decided to drop a new project for their spin-off group Bell Biv DeVoe, Three Stripes, in the winter of 2017.The Jacksons, The Sylvers, and The Winans are some of the names that come to mind…
Slow Jam Saturday : II D Extreme, If I Knew Then (What I Know Now
If there were ever a trivia question asking about my favorite music time period, the answer would be the nineties R&B. During the 1990s, a high volume of R&B music was hitting shelves, making it challenging to stay up-to-date.