Slow Jam Saturday: Miguel, “Teach Me”
Miguel’s lyrics convey his longing to be with someone and to feel their emotions.
Second Listen Sunday : Mariah Carey, “Glitter”
Mariah Carey released her sixteenth album this past Friday, so I felt it was only fitting to show some love to her eighth album, “Glitter,” for this week’s Second Listen Sunday.
Slow Jam Saturday : Rufus featuring Chaka Khan, “Hollywood”
This week for Slow Jam Saturday, I want to revisit 1977 and show some love for “Hollywood” by Rufus featuring Chaka Khan from the group’s fifth studio album, “Ask Rufus.”
Second Listen Sunday: AZ Yet
For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I want to take a trip back to 1996 and shine a spotlight on the R&B group Az Yet and their self-titled debut album. Released on April 30 of that year, the group consisted of Marc Nelson, Shawn Rivera, Kenny Terry, Dion Allen, and Darryl Anthony.
Slow Jam Saturday: Keith Washington, “Are You Still in Love with Me”
For this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, I want to take a moment to celebrate Mr. Keith Washington and his single “Are You Still In Love With Me,” which debuted in 1991. At the time, Washington was already
Second Listen Sunday: Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson
It’s sometimes hard to believe that in the spring of 2004, EGOT winner Jennifer Hudson was eliminated from “American Idol,” yet she would become an Oscar winner
Slow Jam Saturday: MoKenStef, “He’s Mine”
For this week’s Slow Jam Saturday, we are going to venture back to 1995 and show some love to R&B trio MoKenStef and their debut single “He’s Mine”.
TLC: “3D”
For this week’s Second Listen Sunday, I would like to revisit the year 2002 and express appreciation for TLC’s fourth studio album, titled “3D.” As many fans of the group know, a significant portion of the album was completed after the passing of member Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes. The album incorporates her unreleased material, which was initially intended for her solo projects “Supernova” and “N.I.N.A.,” reworked into new compositions.
Slow Jam Saturday: Raphael Saadiq : “Ask Of You”
R&B fans recently received some great news when R&B legend Raphael Saadiq announced he would extend his one -man show titled No Bandwidth! I was blessed to see his reunion tour with Tony! Toni! Toné! in 2023…
Second Listen Sunday: Bunny DeBarge, “In Love”
When R&B fans think of musical families, three names usually come to mind: The Jacksons, The Winans, and DeBarge.
Slow Jam Saturday: The Gap Band, “You Are My High”
Everyone’s favorite musical uncle, Mr. Charlie Wilson, is preparing to embark on his latest tour, Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour, produced by Live Nation Urban and P Music Group, featuring support acts Babyface, K-Ci Hailey, and El DeBarge.
Single Review : Johnny Gill, “One Night”
Johnny Gill has always been the most self-assured member of New Edition, and his latest single, “One Night,” reinforces why he remains a standard-bearer for grown-folk R&B.