Rare Gem: RL – Remarkable (Jaheim Demo)

Rare Gem: RL – Remarkable (Jaheim Demo)

Many people may not realize that RL (from Next) actually wrote and provided background vocals for three songs off Jaheim’s debut album “Ghetto Love”. Two of those songs (“Anything” and “Just In Case”) ended up being a hit...
Rare Gem: Playa – Erica Kane (Aaliyah Demo)

Rare Gem: Playa – Erica Kane (Aaliyah Demo)

It has been amazing to see Aaliyah’s full catalog come to streaming platforms. It was announced two months ago that Barry Hankerson would be re-releasing all of Blackground’s music which included music from JoJo, Toni Braxton, Tank and of course the late...
Rare Gem: Marsha Ambrosius – Is This Real (1997)

Rare Gem: Marsha Ambrosius – Is This Real (1997)

Many music lovers got their first taste of Marsha Ambrosius once she landed in Philly from the UK as part of Floetry at DJ Jazzy Jeff’s A Touch of Jazz studios. Marsha would go on to become a star as part of Floetry before branching out as a solo artist and...
Rare Gem: Monica – Down 4 Whatever (Produced by Darkchild)

Rare Gem: Monica – Down 4 Whatever (Produced by Darkchild)

“Down 4 Whatever” is a true gem from the legendary Monica that many probably have not heard. The song was actually included on some versions of her “After the Storm” album from 2003 on a bonus second disc. The interesting thing about the...
Rare Gem: Eric Benet – I Can’t Stop Thinking About You

Rare Gem: Eric Benet – I Can’t Stop Thinking About You

Way back in 2001, Eric Benet was set to release what was to be his his third studio album “Better & Better”. The album was later shelved by his label Warner Bros for unknown reasons. Eventually Benet would release his next album “Hurricane”...