Jun 26, 2011
As part of our dedication to helping share the history behind the music, YouKnowIGotSoul has decided to take an in depth look at Alicia Keys’ debut album “Songs in A Minor”. Upon the ten year anniversary of the original release of the album, we recognize that this...
Jun 26, 2011
Most known for their 2000 single “Monica”, the R&B group Before Dark never rose to fame like many other girl groups of the 90’s and early 2000’s. Their debut and only effort “Daydreamin” did have some potential. A track from...
Jun 26, 2011
Back in 2006, r&b welcomed a young superstar releasing a promising single that was bound to be a summertime hit. Mic Little (Michael Johnson) signed to Def Jam under Ne-Yo’s Compound deal and released “Put It In a Letter” featuring his mentor on background...
Jun 26, 2011
In 2000, Raphael Saadiq of Tony! Toni! Toné!, Dawn Robinson of En Vogue, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad of A Tribe Called Quest formed the group “Lucy Pearl”. Their songs were featured on many compilations and soundtracks in the months leading up to their debut album. That...
Jun 26, 2011
Jonell’s “Round and Round” was featured on Hi-Tek’s album “Hi-Teknology” and a remix ended up on the “How High” soundtrack with Method Man in 2003. The song became her debut single after she signed to the Def Soul imprint. The song eventually gained radio...
