Editor Pick: The Isley Brothers – Secret Lover (featuring Avant)

Editor Pick: The Isley Brothers – Secret Lover (featuring Avant)

Although this was released as a single, the song didn’t generate much buzz when it came out. I’m not sure why however, as I really like this song and still do to this day. This released back in 2001 around the time when Avant was first coming out. His...
Classic Vibe: Toni Braxton "You’re Makin Me High" (1996)

Classic Vibe: Toni Braxton "You’re Makin Me High" (1996)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm0pqqGUHzM For today’s classic vibe, “You’re Makin Me High” was a number one single by Toni and was the result of the collaboration between Babyface (who can be heard on background vocals) and Bryce Wilson...
Classic Vibe: Deborah Cox "Things Just Aint the Same" (1998)

Classic Vibe: Deborah Cox "Things Just Aint the Same" (1998)

Although she is widely considered an r&b singer, Deborah Cox has managed to score her biggest hits over the years with dance remixes to some of her hits; “Things Just Aint the Same” is a perfect example. The song peaked at number 56 on the Billboard...
Editor Pick: Alicia Keys – Rearview Mirror

Editor Pick: Alicia Keys – Rearview Mirror

“Rearview Mirror” was Alicia Keys’ contribution to the Dr. Doolittle 2 soundtrack from 2001. If you haven’t heard of this song, it’s probably because it was released before Alicia would jump on the scene with her hit debut album. She...
Rare Gem: Musiq Soulchild – Medio Loco (Half Crazy Remix)

Rare Gem: Musiq Soulchild – Medio Loco (Half Crazy Remix)

Very rarely do you hear a remix to a song that is so different that you can barely recognize what is a remix to. The original of “Half Crazy” was a mid tempo jam with a subdued tone to it, while the remix could almost be mistaken for a party jam. It takes...