Editor Pick: T-Boz – Wanna Take Me Back

Editor Pick: T-Boz – Wanna Take Me Back

On a “soundtrack” that featured mostly hip hop and was primarily used to promote a tour featuring the likes of Jay-Z, Method Man, Redman & Ja Rule, this r&b gem was mysteriously tossed in the middle. Even though she primarily sang lead for TLC,...
Editor Pick: Jagged Edge – Can I Get With You

Editor Pick: Jagged Edge – Can I Get With You

Honestly, I could have hand picked almost any song off of the “J.E. Hearbreak” album and featured it, but of the non-singles “Can I Get With You” stands out above the rest to me. This uptempo feel good song from Jagged Edge is a welcome...
Editor Pick: Aaliyah – Loose Rap (featuring Static Major)

Editor Pick: Aaliyah – Loose Rap (featuring Static Major)

Continuing my celebration of Aaliyah on the day I named her r&b artist of the decade, here is one of my favorites from her 2001 “Aaliyah” album. The song was written by and features Static Major who had a big part in writing many of her biggest hits,...
Editor Pick: Avant – Everything About You

Editor Pick: Avant – Everything About You

When you got a beautiful woman by your side who loves you, this is the type of song you dedicate to her. This could have been a good follow up single to “Read Your Mind” off of his 2003 “Private Room” album, but instead Avant chose...
Editor Pick: Jon B. – Bonafide

Editor Pick: Jon B. – Bonafide

I know not many will agree with me, but this many be my favorite song from Jon B’s debut “Bonafide” from 1995. The song is a bit unique, and in fact he doesn’t even do much to showcase his great voice. I think the thing that gets me about the...