Monica made a highly publicized comeback to r&b in 2010 with her first album in over four years “Still Standing.” She relied on the writing and production of Johnta Austin and Bryan-Michael Cox who helped her create a very strong effort.
Eric Benet made a major impact in 2010 with his “Lost in Time” album which was considered by many to be his finest effort to date. The album was lead by the album track “Summer Love” which featured him in a duet with his daughter.
Unfortunately we still have yet to hear Avery Storm’s debut album, but the good news in 2010 was we got a very solid mixtape from him. The Heatmarkerz produced “It’s Not Over” was the standout track from the mixtape.
Another big headline in r&b this year was despite the solid r&b that continued to emerge, the lack of sales made things discouraging. Take Chrisette for example, her album debuted at number 25 and now sits at number 93 on the charts. Despite the lack of...
With other former Xscape members Kandi and Tiny currently in the spotlight, LaTocha now emerges with some music of her own. Some considered her the strongest voice in the group when they were together, but I’d say each girls’ unique voice blended together...
The biggest controversy in r&b in 2010 arguably goes to Erykah Badu for the video to “Window Seat” where she stripped naked in public during the filming. Controversy aside, the song is actually very...
Although we didn’t get an album from Marsha Ambrosius in 2010, we did get a mixtape and two singles including this one which should carry her well into the new year. Expect “Late Nights and Early Mornings” early in 2011.
Vivian Green made her triumphant return in 2010 with her first album in over five years. The album was long overdue and featured this “Beautiful” first single.
Singer Kandi has just released the visual for her latest single “How Could You…Feel My Pain”. The song originally premiered on the reality TV show she is a part of, Real Housewives of Atlanta.
