Classic Vibe: Destiny’s Child "Say My Name" (1999)

Classic Vibe: Destiny’s Child "Say My Name" (1999)

This is back in the days when I would actually consider the group r&b. This is also back in the days when there were for girls in the group (including LeToya Luckett). It’s debatable if we will ever see the group put out an album again since they all have...
Rare Gems: Brandy – Sirens & Nodding Off

Rare Gems: Brandy – Sirens & Nodding Off

Here are two tracks from Brandy that were were a limited issue off of her 2004 album “Afrodisiac.” Both of the songs were produced by Timbaland, who also handled most of the production on that album. “Sirens” was also written by Static...
Classic Vibe: Ruff Endz "No More" (2000)

Classic Vibe: Ruff Endz "No More" (2000)

For an example of why I don’t pay attention to the Billboard rankings in most cases, “No More” by Ruff Endz reached #1 on the r&b charts while in my opinion their best song “Someone to Love You” only reached #16. Anyway, the duo has...
Classic Vibe: A Tribe Called Quest "Butter" (1991)

Classic Vibe: A Tribe Called Quest "Butter" (1991)

When it comes to debating the greatest hip hop groups of all time, A Tribe Called Quest will always be in the discussion. The group are widely regarded in pioneers in the alternative hip hop movement. The group has been touring again after a break up, and a new album...
Classic Vibe: D’Angelo "Cruisin" (1995)

Classic Vibe: D’Angelo "Cruisin" (1995)

Here is D’Angelo’s rendition of the classic Smokey Robinson song “Cruisin” from his debut album “Brown Sugar.” What’s interesting is, although the album is now tabbed for the neo-soul genre, at it’s release the movement...