Classic Vibe: R. Kelly "Bump N’ Grind" (1994)

Classic Vibe: R. Kelly "Bump N’ Grind" (1994)

Although it’s hard to define his “early” career by one hit song, “Bump N’ Grind” can pretty much summarize the type of music you expected to hear from R. Kelly prior to totally changing up his style. The single was Kelly’s...
Editor Pick: Digital Black – Halfway (featuring Static Major)

Editor Pick: Digital Black – Halfway (featuring Static Major)

Thus far, I’ve featured the solo careers of two out of the three original members of Playa on the site. Now, here is a song from the third member of the group, Digital Black from his 2004 album “Memoirs of an R&B Thug.” When I was first listening...
Classic Vibe: En Vogue "My Lovin’ (Never Gonna Get it)" (1992)

Classic Vibe: En Vogue "My Lovin’ (Never Gonna Get it)" (1992)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpugp6DIb3I How many groups can claim that they had five #1 r&b singles, let alone five out of the first six singles they released reaching #1? En Vogue did, with their first three singles from their debut reaching #1 (followed by...
Editor Pick: Joe – I Like Sexy Girls

Editor Pick: Joe – I Like Sexy Girls

Off the top of your head, how many r&b singers can you think of that have not only had long and successful careers, but also managed to maintain a consistent sound throughout? It’s not easy to find many, is it? If you look at the career of Joe, you can make...