New Music: James Fauntleroy – Ballpark (Produced by The Underdogs)

New Music: James Fauntleroy – Ballpark (Produced by The Underdogs)

We’ve highlighted many songwriters on the site before, but for no good reason, we seem to have not give James Fauntleroy the shine he deserves. Previously part of the super production team The Underdogs, Fauntleroy has written for artists like Jordin Sparks,...
Editor Pick: Joe – Rose in a Concrete World (J-Dub Remix)

Editor Pick: Joe – Rose in a Concrete World (J-Dub Remix)

What I’ve always found interesting about this song is that while it’s labeled “J-Dub Remix,” I’ve searched over the years and never found a trace of the original. This has led me to wonder, if an original doesn’t even exist, why...
New Music: James Fauntleroy – Ballpark (Produced by The Underdogs)

YouKnowIGotSoul Interview with Mass Pike Miles

YouKnowIGotSoul had the opportunity to talk with Mass Pike Miles discussing everything from his lessons learned from being signed to Warner Bros. at age 11, taking a page from Donell Jones and Mary J. Blige on his upcoming album, what he’s been able to learn...
Classic Vibe: Coko – Sunshine (1999)

Classic Vibe: Coko – Sunshine (1999)

How often does a member of a highly successful group leave to do a solo project, and find more success in that? I guess Beyonce is an example, and I’m sure there are others, but for the most part my opinion is it doesn’t happen often. Coko felt that by...
New Music: James Fauntleroy – Ballpark (Produced by The Underdogs)

YouKnowIGotSoul Interview with Elise 5000

YouKnowIGotSoul caught up with up and coming artist Elise 5000 to discuss her path to becoming an artist, her EP that she has currently for sale on ITunes, her cover of Aaliyah’s “One in a Million,” and the next album she’s working...
Classic Vibe: The Roots – What They Do (1996)

Classic Vibe: The Roots – What They Do (1996)

I have an immense amount of respect for this group; each of the members is actually a talented artist who is capable of playing an instrument and producing their own “music.” A true rarity in hip hop these days, I’d like to know if someone could tell...
New Music: 112 – Don’t Wanna Be Alone

New Music: 112 – Don’t Wanna Be Alone

“Don’t Wanna Be Alone” is a currently unreleased song by 112 that came out a few years ago. The release came after Slim had left the group to pursue his solo career, and the trio were deciding whether or not to continue on without him. However, since...