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...
New Music: Maxwell – Help Somebody (Remix featuring Nas)

New Music: Maxwell – Help Somebody (Remix featuring Nas)

Remix of the song that appeared on Maxwell’s latest album and includes a verse from Nas. Maxwell’s return to music has been very succcessful after an eight year hiatus; his album “BLACKsummersnight” debuted at number 1 and has currently sold...