Slow Jam Saturday: Nicole Wray, Eyes Better Not Wander
Too often in the R&B genre, an artist can get written off as a one-hit wonder even though they’ve continued to release music. Nicole Wray (who now goes by the stage name Lady Wray) is one such artist.
Second Listen Sunday: Public Announcement, All Work No Play
Numerous R&B groups have fallen into obscurity following the departure of the lead singer. One such group was Public Announcement which collaborated with a disgraced R&B singer for a 1992 project.
Slow Jam Saturday: Dru Hill, Enchantment Passing Through
R&B quartet Dru Hill was basking in the success of their sophomore album Enter the Dru and preparing to embark on its supporting tour when they appeared on the concept album Elton John and Tim Rice’s Aida.
Flashback Friday Album: Jesse Powell, Bout It with Special Guest Vocalz Iz
Having previously revisited the late great Jesse Powell’s first, third and fourth albums, I wanted to bring on a music head to discuss Powell’s second album, Bout It. Arriving in stores on September 8, 1998, Powell’s sophomore album featured the hit song “You”. While R&B fans first heard the song on Powell’s debut, it was officially a single on this album.
Second Listen Sunday: Jesse Powell, Jesse
As we continue to pay tribute to the musical career of Jesse Powell for this week’s Second Listen Sunday, let’s revisit the singer’s fourth and final album, 2003’s Jesse. Powell’s fourth album arrived in stores on October 14, 2003, in a joint venture between D3 Entertainment, Monopoly Music, and Riviera Records.
Slow Jam Saturday: A Look Back At Jesse Powell’s self-titled debut
Nineties R&B fans were dealt a huge blow this past Tuesday when news broke of singer Jesse Powell’s transition to the heavenly gates. While the singer hadn’t released an album in nearly two decades, his name always comes up among real R&B fans.
Second Listen Sunday: Al Green, I’m Still In Love With You
Al Green was already an established force in music when his fifth album, I’m Still in Love with You, hit record stores on October 23, 1972. Green had released Let’s Stay Together earlier that year.
Slow Jam Saturday: Fantasia, I Nominate U
Season 3 American Idol winner Fantasia followed up her platinum-selling debut Free Yourself with her self-titled sophomore album in December 2006. The two big singles from Fantasia were “Hood Boy” and “When I See U.”
Second Listen Sunday: Jamie Foxx, Best Night Of My Life
Multi-faceted entertainer Jamie Foxx had already achieved numerous successes across many entertainment avenues when his fourth album, Best Night of My Life, hit stores in the winter of 2010. Foxx’s previous album featured “Blame It,” the biggest hit of his career.
Slow Jam Saturday: Luke & Q, My Turn
While he is one of the stars of Showtime’s hit series The Chi, Luke James has been making noise in the industry for almost two decades. James began his career singing background for Tyrese with his childhood friend Quentin, with whom he would later form a duo under the moniker Luke & Q.
Second Listen Sunday : No Question, No Question
One of the great things about being an R&B fan is having the chance to discuss artists who never made it past one album. The list is endless, and one such group is this week’s Second Listen Sunday artist, No Question.
Slow Jam Saturday : NSYNC, Selfish
The 21st-century teen pop resurgence was in full swing in the summer of 2001 when NSYNC released its final studio album, Celebrity. Given that the group is the featured artist for this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, I could’ve easily featured the smash “Gone” from that album.