Classic Vibe: 2Pac – I Aint Mad At Cha (featuring Danny Boy) (1996)

Classic Vibe: 2Pac – I Aint Mad At Cha (featuring Danny Boy) (1996)

Man, what would 2Pac be thinking if he were around today to see what hip hop has turned into? Would he have allowed this to happen if he was still here, or would he have joined in and used gimmicks like auto-tune himself? Although we will never know the answer, we do...
Classic Vibe: Marc Nelson "15 Minutes" (1999)

Classic Vibe: Marc Nelson "15 Minutes" (1999)

Did You Know: Coming out of Philly, Marc Nelson was an original member of Boyz II Men but left the group prior to the group’s first album to pursue his solo career? Although he missed out on the opportunity to be in one of the best groups of all time, he did...
Classic Vibe: Hi-Five "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)" (1991)

Classic Vibe: Hi-Five "I Like The Way (The Kissing Game)" (1991)

As I continue through a time when New Jack Swing ruled in r&b, here is a number one hit from Hi-Five. Although just teenagers when they were signed to Jive in the early 90’s, their debut album went platinum under the guidance of legend Teddy Riley. After...
Classic Vibe: Portrait – Here We Go Again (1992)

Classic Vibe: Portrait – Here We Go Again (1992)

I really don’t know much about the group Portrait since after their self titled debut album in 1992, featuring minor hits “Here We Go Again” and “Honey Dip,” they pretty much faded from sight. They came up during the New Jack Swing Era of...
Classic Vibe: Cameo – Candy (1987)

Classic Vibe: Cameo – Candy (1987)

“Candy” was a hit single by Cameo that reached number one on the Billboard r&b charts back in 1987. The song has been sampled numerous times over the years, including: Will Smith “Candy,” 2Pac “All About U,” and Mariah Carey...