Dec 28, 2010
I know I’ve stated it many times before, but it was a REALLY good year for r&b. In most years, Raheem DeVaughn’s “The Love & War MasterPeace” would be an easy selection for album of the year. In fact, I would have no problem naming four...
Dec 28, 2010
Ginuwine recently released the tracklist for his upcoming “Elgin” album which is scheduled for release on Valentine’s Day. So far, we’ve had a chance to hear the first single and accompanying video for “What Could’ve Been,” as...
Dec 28, 2010
We’re big fans of the final version of this song, which was eventually recorded by r&b artist Masspike Miles, and features a verse from Rick Ross, but here is Rico Love’s demo version of the song.
Dec 27, 2010
When I saw David Banner did another song with Anthony Hamilton, I couldn’t help but think it would be “Cool” part 2, and I wasn’t too far off. I consider this a sequel to the previous song they did together and I’m definitely feeling it....
Dec 27, 2010
Sade is one of the few select artist that can take a ten year break between studio albums and still find her audience intact upon her return. In 2010 Sade graced us once again with the masterpiece “Soldier Of Love”. The album touches on relationships,...
Dec 27, 2010
We’ve finally reached the top slot on the YouKnowIGotSoul Top R&B Songs of 2010 and that honor goes to Dwele with his single “What’s Not To Love.” If you had a chance to hear my interview with Mike City, who wrote and produced the song,...
Dec 24, 2010
This selection might come as a shock to many, but my huge support for Teedra aside, this is a very, very good song. So smooth, sensual and soulful; and to think it was only a mixtape song. Her new album “The Lioness” is coming in early 2011.
Dec 24, 2010
Shout out to reader TagTheMelody, who is not only a big supporter of YKIGS, but also a huge fan of Faith Evans. She picked a song to be featured from Faith Evans’ latest album “Something About Faith” and chose “Worth It.” I will agree...
Dec 24, 2010
After reading that the group is still active and currently working on a fourth album (despite having their second two albums shelved), I had to feature a song by the group. This is an album cut from the former Left Eye proteges debut album from 1999.
Dec 24, 2010
Since we just published our interview with Meelah from 702, it’s only right we spotlight some of our favorite music from the group. Personal favorite from the group’s sophomore album “702” in 1999. Amazing slow jam.
