Classic Vibe: Big L "Put it On" (1995)

Classic Vibe: Big L "Put it On" (1995)

Had he not passed away way too soon before his time, Big L might be one of the biggest names in hip hop today. In fact, I have him in my top five rappers of all time due to his lyricism and word play. Word is, he was set to sign with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella, which makes...

Classic Vibe: Outkast "Rosa Parks" (1998)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEyP_IGv9I4 Generating a lot of buzz due to its controversial name, “Rosa Parks” is one of the biggest hits by hip hop group Outkast and is today’s hip hop song of the day. Although eventually a lawsuit brought forward...

Classic Vibe: Donell Jones "Knocks Me Off My Feet" (1996)

Today’s R&B song of the day is “Knocks Me Off My Feet” by Donell Jones. Donell released this remake of the Stevie Wonder classic on his debut album “My Heart” in 1996. Being one of the greats of his own generation, I wouldn’t...
Classic Vibe: The Gap Band "Early in the Morning" (1982)

Classic Vibe: The Gap Band "Early in the Morning" (1982)

Before Uncle Charlie Wilson launched his solo career, he was the lead singer of The Gap Band, and “Early in the Morning” was one of their biggest singles. If you listen closely, he uses elements of this song in his cameo on Snoop Dogg’s...