Classic Vibe: 2Pac "Keep Ya Head Up" (1994)

Classic Vibe: 2Pac "Keep Ya Head Up" (1994)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfXwmDGJAB8 Although the late 2Pac was widely known as a gangster rapper, he did have his share of political and motivational songs, and “Keep Ya Head Up” is one of them. The song, which urges us to respect our women, really...
Classic Vibe: Jagged Edge "I Gotta Be" (1997)

Classic Vibe: Jagged Edge "I Gotta Be" (1997)

The second classic R&B song of the day is “I Gotta Be” by Jagged Edge from their debut album “A Jagged Era.” Interestingly, there were two videos shot for this song; the second featured the original four members of Destiny’s Child....
New Music: Static Major – Illusion (Pleasure P Demo)

New Music: Static Major – Illusion (Pleasure P Demo)

“Illusion” is a recently surfaced song from the late Static Major. The song, which was written by Static, was eventually remade by his close friend Pleasure P and appeared on P’s latest album. Before his passing, he was readying his solo debut to be...
Classic Vibe: Playa "Cheers 2 U" (1998) (Produced by Timbaland)

Classic Vibe: Playa "Cheers 2 U" (1998) (Produced by Timbaland)

Louisville r&b trio Playa scored a top 10 single on the r&b charts with their 1998 song “Cheers 2 U.” The group, with the help of the production of Timbaland, released only one album; “Cheers 2 U” in the same year. Ten years later,...
The Thin Line Between "Selling Out" and "Crossing Over"

The Thin Line Between "Selling Out" and "Crossing Over"

There is no denying that at some point in their careers, all major hip hop artists would like to get paid. After all, this is their career, and they can’t survive in this career without making money. But in order to do that, some artists must resort to what has...
Classic Vibe: Jon B. "Someone to Love" featuring Babyface (1995)

Classic Vibe: Jon B. "Someone to Love" featuring Babyface (1995)

When Jon B. was discovered by Babyface and eventually released his solo album with his help, he quickly become known for being a white man singing in an r&b genre dominated by African Americans. However, songs like today’s classic r&b song of the day...
Classic Vibe: Big L "Put it On" (1995)

Classic Vibe: Big L "Put it On" (1995)

Had he not passed away way too soon before his time, Big L might be one of the biggest names in hip hop today. In fact, I have him in my top five rappers of all time due to his lyricism and word play. Word is, he was set to sign with Jay-Z and Roc-A-Fella, which makes...