How many young r&b singers coming up nowadays can you name that are interested in making soulful music? How many young r&b singers coming up can you name who can actually play at least one instrument? One last question, how many can you name that are actually...
“Missing You” was recorded by Diana Ross in 1984. Released on her album Swept Away, the song was written and produced by Lionel Richie. This song came together as a tribute to Marvin Gaye, who passed away on April 1, 1984. The song was also sampled later...
Earlier this week I had the pleasure of attending a Tank Acoustic Conversation event hosted by Singersroom. The event was only open to about 100 people or so, and turned out being a very intimate experience. As you can see from the videos below, Tank took us through...
Kandi made her successful return to the forefront of r&b with the release of her first solo album in 10 years “Kandi Koated.” On the gem “Me & U,” she pays homage to fellow Atlanta legends Outkast by borrowing the beat from their...
Although the “Raymond vs. Raymond” album was not the type of project I was hoping for from Usher, he still managed to shine through in 2010 with the Rico Love penned “There Goes My...
Youtube sensation Dondria checks in at number 22 with her album cut “Still Be With Me” off of her debut album “Dondria Vs Phatfffat.” The discovery of Jermaine Dupri, she turned in a solid effort with her debut in 2010.
With the flourish of r&b albums that came out over the last quarter of 2010, it might be easily to forget some of the quality music that was released earlier in the year, including Jaheim’s “Another Round.” The album cut “Closer” was...
2010 brought Marques Houston’s 5th solo album (11th overall). I’ve been one of Marques’ biggest supporters, and songs like “Waterfall” are the pure type of r&b where I feel he really shines.
Keke kicks off the chart with this album cut from her “Who Knew” album released earlier this year. Although it was highly slept on, she turned in a very solid effort on her fourth studio album.
I had been told by many that Tank was a good live performer, but I hadn’t had a chance to see for myself until his album release party for “Now or Never” tonight; and man were they right! He opened the show by coming out in a cap and gown and giving...
