Slow Jam Saturday : Johnny Gill, “Give Love On Christmas Day”
For this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, I decided to venture back to 1989 and show some love to Johnny Gill and his rendition of the classic holiday ballad “Give Love on Christmas Day.” Gill had just finished the successful “Heart Break” tour with his groupmates in New Edition and was working on his third solo album.
Second Listen Sunday : Amerie, “All I Have”
R&B fans were thrilled last week when the Black Promoters Collective announced the B2K reunion tour for their 25th Anniversary, titled “Boys 4 Life,” featuring co-headliner Bow Wow.
Slow Jam Saturday: Eric Bellinger, “Drive By”
Eric Bellinger, the talented singer-songwriter, is currently on tour supporting Jagged Edge’s “Cuffing Season” tour. In light of this, I thought it would be fitting to show him some love for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday.
Second Listen Sunday: Cherrelle, “High Priority”
For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I wanted to take my readers back to 1985 and show some love to Cherrelle and her second album, “High Priority.” Reuniting with producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, the bulk of the album was led by the single “You Look Good To Me”.
Slow Jam Saturday: Zapp, “Computer Love”
For this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, I wanted to venture to Ohio and show some love to Zapp and their classic song “Computer Love”.
Second Listen Sunday: Case, “Open Letter”
Promo for the album began almost a year in advance when its lead single, “Missing You,” appeared on the soundtrack for the Summer 2000 hit film, “Nutty Professor II: The Klumps.” The song was written by fellow R&B artist Joe, along with Tim & Bob and Joshua Paul Thompson, who also produced the track.
Slow Jam Saturday: 98 Degrees, “Invisible Man”
Signed to Motown, 98 Degrees’ first single was “Invisible Man”. A ballad written by Dane DeViller, Sean Hosein, and Steve Kpner, it was a heartbreak song, the kind that defies a radio-friendly smile. It’s a feeling you get from the opening moment of the song. Everything about it sounds naked.
Second Listen Sunday: Toni Braxton, “The Heat”
R&B fans received great news last week when it was announced that R&B icons New Edition will kick off 2026 with their next tour, “The New Edition Way Tour,” featuring support acts Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. While I have seen both male groups live numerous times, I haven’t had the pleasure of seeing the legendary Ms. Braxton perform. Therefore, I felt it was only fitting to give her some recognition for this week’s Second Listen Sunday.
Slow Jam Saturday: Boyz II Men feat. Charlie Wilson, “More Than You’ll Ever Know”
Tomorrow, I’ll be giving flowers to Toni Braxton for Second Listen Sunday, so it feels fitting to show some love to a legendary group from Philadelphia for Slow Jam Saturday. Boyz II Men established themselves early as hitmakers, yet mainstream audiences often overlook their 21st-century bops. One such song is “More Than You’ll Ever Know.”
Second Listen Sunday : Total, “Kima, Keisha & Pam”
With Missy Elliott adding her unique flair and Puff Daddy guiding the vision, the track pulsed with that unmistakable Bad Boy swagger—glossy, seductive, and ready for radio.
Slow Jam Saturday : The Isley Brothers, “Tears”
The song explores themes of forbidden romance and hidden desire. Its intro establishes a mysterious atmosphere with melodic ad-libs, inviting listeners into a world of
Second Listen Sunday: J. Shin, “All I Got Is Love”
This week’s edition of Second Listen Sunday takes us to the Sunshine State as we highlight R&B crooner J. Shin and his third album, “All I Got Is Love,” which was released in the spring of 2006.