Classic Vibe: Res – Golden Boys (2001)

Classic Vibe: Res – Golden Boys (2001)

If there is such a genre as alternative r&b, Res would fall into that category. I would describe her sound as a mix of r&b, rock, soul and alternative music creating a very unique sound. Res released her debut album “How I Do” back in 2001 and...
Editor Pick: Amerie – Why Don’t We Fall in Love (Remix)

Editor Pick: Amerie – Why Don’t We Fall in Love (Remix)

This little gem was stashed away as a bonus track on Amerie’s 2005 sophomore album “Touch,” nearly three years after the original was released. Although I don’t consider it to be as good as the original, I think it’s very good as well and...
New Music: Robin Thicke – Fall Again (Michael Jackson Demo)

New Music: Robin Thicke – Fall Again (Michael Jackson Demo)

I’ve seen a bunch of other blogs talking about this song today as it recently released, talking about how Robin wrote it for Michael Jackson. However, I’ve yet to see anyone else mention that Glenn Lewis actually recorded the song as well and released it...
Editor Pick: Amerie “I Just Died”

Editor Pick: Amerie “I Just Died”

Since I first heard Amerie’s debut album “All I Have,” I have been in love with it! I mean, it’s a beautiful album that flows amazingly from start to finish and has an old school r&b sound that was just like nothing else in its time. I...
Editor Pick: Amerie – Why Don’t We Fall in Love (Remix)

Classic Vibe: Amerie – Why Don’t We Fall in Love (2002)

The first single that Amerie released, and she had so much potential back then. Not to say she’s not successful now, because she has been, but I used to be in love with the type of r&b she was making. When I heard “Why Don’t We Fall in...
Classic Vibe: Inoj – Love You Down (1998)

Classic Vibe: Inoj – Love You Down (1998)

Imagine this, as a kid growing up when I heard this song, I actually thought it was the original. As the years passed though and my music knowledge expanded, obviously I found the original done by “Ready for the World.” Don’t blame me though,...
Classic Vibe: Troop – All I Do Is Think of You (1989)

Classic Vibe: Troop – All I Do Is Think of You (1989)

This was released as a single from the second album of this New Jack Swing group and covers the Jackson 5 hit from nearly 15 years prior. The song, which does contain some minor changes to the lyrics, would eventually reach number one on the r&b Billboard...
Classic Vibe: Jodeci – Feenin’ (1994)

Classic Vibe: Jodeci – Feenin’ (1994)

One of the most groundbreaking and influential r&b groups of their time, Jodeci will always be considered legends in the genre. Not only did they release a string of platinum albums and singles, but they (specifically Devante Swing) also managed to launch the...