Classic Vibe: Nas "It Ain’t Hard to Tell" (1994)

In terms of lyrical ability, a 20 year old Nas was light years ahead of his time on “It Ain’t Hard to Tell.” The “Human Nature” beat from Michael Jackson was sampled perfectly by Large Professor making this nearly a flawless song. I...
New Music: Jaheim – Ain’t Leaving Without You

New Music: Jaheim – Ain’t Leaving Without You

Jaheim is back with a new song called “Ain’t Leaving Without You” which might be a single off of his 5th album to be released next year. The song seems to sample De La Soul’s “Ring Ring Ring” and has an old school feel to it. I...
Classic Vibe: The Lost Boyz "Renee" (1996)

Classic Vibe: The Lost Boyz "Renee" (1996)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZ7DBSzpaSY Queens rappers The Lost Boyz scored their biggest hit with “Renee” off their “Legal Drug Money” album in 1996. The song was a refrain from the group’s usually hardcore style as it tells the sad...
Album Review: Kevon Edmonds – Who Knew

Album Review: Kevon Edmonds – Who Knew

Check out the album review I wrote for the new Kevon Edmonds album “Who Knew.” It has been published on the prestigious Grown Folks Music website. Click here to read. “Although much has changed in rhythm and blues over that period of time, lucky for...
Classic Vibe: Aaliyah "Back and Forth" (1994)

Classic Vibe: Aaliyah "Back and Forth" (1994)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2cnmq3Wi9M Before her untimely passing in 2001, Aaliyah was set to take over the world and pretty much be Beyonce before Beyonce was Beyonce. With a starring role in the Matrix set to put her completely into the mainstream, preceded by...