Classic Vibe: Craig David – Seven Days (2001)

Classic Vibe: Craig David – Seven Days (2001)

Remember when this dude came out back in the early 00’s? Coming from the UK, he was an instant phenomenon in the U.S., and his debut album “Born To Do It” eventually sold eight million records. He recently released his “Signed, Sealed,...
Rare Gem: Jermaine Paul – Ready to Fall in Love

Rare Gem: Jermaine Paul – Ready to Fall in Love

I was introduced to Jermaine Paul’s music by a reader of the blog, and I must say I’m impressed! Just another reason I love doing this blog, it gives me the opportunity to interact with other music lovers and find new music. Here’s a short bio I...
Classic Vibe: Sam Salter – After 12, Before 6 (1997)

Classic Vibe: Sam Salter – After 12, Before 6 (1997)

This is the biggest single that Salter has released to date. Although Babyface worked with him extensively on his debut album “It’s On Tonight,” it didn’t manage to become a huge hit. It is a pretty good album though, and definitely worth a...
Rare Gem: Mark Middleton – I Do

Rare Gem: Mark Middleton – I Do

As a request from a site reader Tyler, here is Mark Middleton’s “I Do.” The song was featured in the movie “The Brothers” during the wedding scene at the end but for whatever reason it was not included on the soundtrack. I presume that...
New Music: Goapele – Different (featuring Mos Def)

New Music: Goapele – Different (featuring Mos Def)

This is a new version of the song that was featured on her 2005 “Change it All” album and features Mos Def instead of Clyde Carson. Here is some info on her upcoming album “Milk & Honey” due for release later this year. The album is being...
New Music: Mya – Confusion + Announces New Label “Planet 9”

New Music: Mya – Confusion + Announces New Label “Planet 9”

Unreleased song from Mya which was a leftover from her “Liberation” album. Mya has recently launched her own independent record label called Planet 9. She’s also signed a deal with Young Empire Music Group to distribute her new music. She previously...
New Music: Kelis – Home

New Music: Kelis – Home

Each new song we hear from Kelis further validates the fact that she has abandoned her urban r&b sound for this album in favor of a more techno/dance sound. While it might work for her, I will always prefer the sound she came out with, since i’ve been a fan...