Apr 6, 2010
I remember seeing this video for the first time back in the day and thinking ‘Man who is that soulful cat singing and playing piano in the video?’ Turns out it was Dwele who would soon make a name for himself the following year with his debut single...
Apr 5, 2010
So many choices to highlight from Dwele’s debut album, but here’s one that stood out to me. It’s pretty shocking that “Subject” peaked at 108 on the Billboard charts since it was such a brilliant debut. Yet another example that record...
Apr 5, 2010
If are a fan of NCAA college basketball, this song probably sounds familiar since it’s typically played by CBS as the nets are cut down after the national championship game. Although the original was written and performed by David Barrett, many artists have...
Apr 5, 2010
Perhaps best known for his time spent with legendary group Blackstreet, Dave Hollister has also had a pretty successful solo career of his own. As he prepares his new solo album “Chicago Winds” due out later this year, let’s reflect back on his...
Apr 4, 2010
This collaboration was a real gem, and it’s too bad it was tucked away on the obscure “Hav Plenty” soundtrack put together by Babyface. On of our favorite songs by Jon B., this could definitely have been a radio hit under different...
Apr 4, 2010
Former City High lead singer Claudette Ortiz continues her comeback with this new song “Simply Amazing” produced by Stargate. After marrying her former group member Ryan and having a child, she is looking to re-emerge with a solo album later this year....
Apr 4, 2010
After seemingly appearing on and giving a hook to every hip hop album that released in the the period between 1999 and 2001 (along with Nate Dogg or Carl Thomas), Lil’ Mo finally made a name for herself with a first big single of her own...
Apr 3, 2010
I think it might be just about time to remove the “of 112” stigma from his name. With the news that recently came out that Slim has decided not to rejoin the group in their comeback, for now this all but ensures he’s a solo artist for good. That...
Apr 3, 2010
When you think of the New Jack Swing era of R&B, not only do you think of its founder Teddy Riley, but you think of the groups he fostered such as Guy. Although he came to prominence through the group, Aaron Hall was also very successful as a solo artist where he...
Apr 2, 2010
“No Way” is a currently unreleased song by Tank. His new album “Now or Never” comes soon. If you hadn’t heard, the project was renamed from “Sex Love & Pain II: The All Night Experience.” According to his Facebook page,...
