Editor Pick: Jon B. – Waiting in Vain

Editor Pick: Jon B. – Waiting in Vain

Jon B. puts his own spin on the Bob Marley classic in tribute to the legend. I think he did a good job on this one, although of course you can’t even compare it to the original. This was included on the “Light It Up” soundtrack back in 1999.
Editor Pick: Rahsaan Patterson – Spend the Night

Editor Pick: Rahsaan Patterson – Spend the Night

The first time I heard this song I was blown away, and immediately I became a fan of Patterson’s work. Unfortunately for me, his self titled debut album came out in 1997 but it took me until this past weekend to discover it. You can really hear the Stevie Wonder...
Editor Pick: Musiq Soulchild – Ms. Philadelphia (Written by Ne-Yo)

Editor Pick: Musiq Soulchild – Ms. Philadelphia (Written by Ne-Yo)

Songs like this are the reason I not only love Musiq as an artist, but also why I consider Ne-Yo one of the top songwriters in r&b. When I listen to this song, I can feel the words and I find myself sitting in the bar that Musiq is crooning about experiencing it...
Editor Pick: Amel Larrieux – Even If

Editor Pick: Amel Larrieux – Even If

Is there any doubting the fact that Amel is one of the most underrated talents in r&b/soul music right now? In fact, it’s been that way for years. Ever since her lead role in Groove Theory, her solo material has never really been given the credit it’s...