Rare Gem: Mario “If I Want Her” (Eventually Recorded by Joe)

Rare Gem: Mario “If I Want Her” (Eventually Recorded by Joe)

The rare gem that we’re highlighting today is a song by rnb singer Mario called “If I Want Her” that currently remains unreleased. The reason it was and will never be released is because the song ended up getting recorded by Joe and was included on...
Rare Gem: John Legend “Money Blown”

Rare Gem: John Legend “Money Blown”

John Legend’s ascent to superstar came pretty swiftly following the release of his debut album “Get Lifted”. The protege of Kanye West, the hit single “Ordinary People” almost single-handedly created a household name out of him. Today we...
Rare Gem: Frank Ocean “Quickly” (John Legend & Brandy Demo)

Rare Gem: Frank Ocean “Quickly” (John Legend & Brandy Demo)

Years before he would go on to become a household name, Frank Ocean was actually a songwriter in the music industry behind the scenes. This was before the time he’d become a part of the Odd Future collective, after he relocated from his hometown of New Orleans...
Rare Gem: Jack Herrera (Jon B.’s Group) – City Lights

Rare Gem: Jack Herrera (Jon B.’s Group) – City Lights

A group you may or may not have heard of through the years is Jack Herrera, a trio formed by Jon B. made up of him along with his bandmates Dominiquinn and Silky Deluxe. Although Jon did get the group signed to a deal, and they did have an album completed called Retro...
Rare Gem: Jamie Hawkins “Lost My Mind” + Scott Storch Remix

Rare Gem: Jamie Hawkins “Lost My Mind” + Scott Storch Remix

“Lost my Mind” by Jamie Hawkins is more of an obscure song than rare gem, but it’s a good listen for most who have overlooked it nonetheless. In fact, this is the only single that Jamie released, after he was signed to Elektra Records under Mona...
Rare Gem: Ne-Yo “Spotlight” (Produced by Stargate)

Rare Gem: Ne-Yo “Spotlight” (Produced by Stargate)

When Ne-Yo released his sophomore album “Because of You” in 2007, the singer/songwriter had pretty much already become a household name. Not only had he written countless hits for other artists, but his debut album “In My Own Words” was a huge...