Flashback Friday Album Review : Portrait, Portrait
One of the most extraordinary things about growing up in the nineties was the music. R&B groups were all the rage and I want to take you all back to 1992 when a vocal quartet by the name of Portrait released their self–titled debut, via Capital records.
Single Review: Robin Thicke, Take Me Higher
Robin Thicke has successfully spent the last few years rebranding himself after a messy public divorce from his first wife and his album Paula’s lukewarm response. In terms of albums, the singer hasn’t released a full-length project in over six years.
Throwback Tuesday Album Review : The Jacksons, Goin’ Places
The Jacksons followed their 1976 self-titled album, with Goin’ Places, released on October 8th, 1977. Like the preceding album, Goin’ Places was a joint venture between Epic Records and Philadelphia International Records.
Album Review : Tru-Skoo, Jukebox
Tru-Skoo comprised of members Caramello Jenkins and Diggy Fontaine kick-off 2021 with their album Jukebox. Released on GodMan Music Group, the release is a throwback to the good ole days of R&B, and Hip Hop infused music.
Flashback Friday Album Review : Montel Jordan, More To Tell
In 1995, R&B singer Montell Jordan burst onto the scene with his platinum-selling single, This Is How We Do It, from the same-titled album. A year later, Jordan returned to the music with his sophomore album More to Tell.
Throwback Tuesday Album Review :Coming Of Age, Coming of Age
If you’ve heard my Podcast or read my older reviews, you know that I love R&B. I always say that one of the best things about growing up in the nineties is the prevalence of male groups. We all know the names like Silk, Jodeci, and Boyz II Men.
Flashback Friday Album Review : Luther Vandross, Forever, For Always, For Love
A year after releasing his breakthrough solo debut, Never Too Much music fans were provided with his second album, Forever, for Always, for Love. Luther’s sophomore album opens with the lead single “Bad Boy/Having a Party,” where Vandross continues his successful collaborations with composer Marcus Miller.
Flashback Friday Album Review: Jon B., Holiday Wishes: From Me to You
Following his 2004 album Stronger Everyday, Jon B. released his first and, to date, only Christmas album Holiday Wishes: From Me to You on Nov 14th, 2006 via Arsenal Records.
Flashback Friday Album Review : The O’Jays, Home for Christmas
The O’Jays were almost three decades into their career when they released their first Christmas project, Home for Christmas, in 1991. The album opens up with the soulful “I Can Hardly Wait ‘Til Christmas.”
Flashback Friday Album Review : New Edition, Christmas All Over The World
R&B group New Edition were full-fledged teen superstars when they released the Christmas EP, Christmas All over the World. Hitting store shelves on December 12, 1985, just in time for the holiday shopping season.
Throwback Tuesday Album Review : Gary “Lil G” Jenkins, The Other Side
Gary Jenkins, better known as “Lil G” of legendary R&B group Silk, released his solo debut, The Other Side, in July of 2005. During time I served my county as a member of the United States Air Force while stationed in the United Kingdom.
Album Review : Raheem DeVaughn , What A Time To Be In Love
Raheem DeVaughn releases his eighth album, What a Time to Be in Love, on The SoNo Recording Group. The soul singer’s latest project is entirely produced by his frequent collaborators, The Colleagues.