Nov 15, 2009
Today’s Classic Hip Hop Song of the Day is actually considered to be the first “Thug Love” song in hip hop featuring a rapper and a singer. It feature’s a sample from the 1968 Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell hit “You’re All I Need to...
Nov 15, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhHIPx6FnVA “I Wish” was the debut single by Carl Thomas and was a #1 RnB hit, spending 6 weeks atop the charts. Like most Bad Boy artists, he never got the chance to really shine due to poor promotion and lack of material...
Nov 14, 2009
Well, the official version of this song may have ended up on Rihanna’s album, but now it looks like Brandy also recorded the track which was also recorded as a demo and written by Ne-Yo, produced by Stargate. Pretty interesting stuff, as you usually don’t...
Nov 14, 2009
Today’s classic song of the day is “Turn It Up (Fire It Up Remix)” by Busta Rhymes. Although the single would go on to be certified gold, only the original version of the song was featured his album “When Disaster Strikes.” Busta Rhymes...
Nov 14, 2009
Straight out of Philly, Boyz II Men jumped on the scene back in 1991 with their debut song “Motown Philly.” Their first album “Cooleyhighharmony” would go on to become certified nine times platinum in the US. To date, the group has sold over 25...
Nov 13, 2009
Here are two rare songs from Musiq Soulchild. “Aimewitu” is a song recorded during the time of his debut album that was released as a bonus track on a foreign release of the album. “Rewind” was a bonus track from the “Luvanmusiq”...
Nov 13, 2009
Where the heck is Faith Evans these days? She hasn’t released anything since “The First Lady” in 2005, and I haven’t heard of any plans for a new album. Now happily re-married with children, it’s very possible she is just being a normal...
Nov 13, 2009
Probably the most recognizable song by hip hop/rock group Cypress Hill is “Insane in the Membrane.” The group is actually the first Latino band to ever go platinum in music. They are currently working on a new album called “Rise Up” which is...
Nov 13, 2009
“Stillness is the Move” is a cover by Solange of the Dirty Projector’s song. She actually also uses the beat that was used in Erykah Badu’s “Bag Lady.” We think Solange did a pretty good job, and if you hear the original, it’s...
Nov 13, 2009
This is going to be a MAJOR hit, mark it down. This collaboration came together in a big way for a certified club banger. I could already hear this song being repeated over and over in the clubs, enough said.
