Oct 24, 2009
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...
Oct 24, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdF2zqs1bxQ “You can’t trust a big butt and a smile.”
Oct 24, 2009
A new song by Johnta Austin has surfaced called “I Am” featuring Mary J. Blige. The song is pretty good, and will possibly be included on his debut album “Ocean Drive” if it ever releases. Johnta is one of the best writers in r&b right...
Oct 23, 2009
Boyz II Men have just announced their upcoming album “Love”. To celebrate, they’ve released the first single. It is a cover of the timeless hit song “Can’t Make You Love...
Oct 23, 2009
On October 27, Brian McKnight will release his 9th album (excluding two Christmas albums) after being pushed back a few times from the originally scheduled release dates. The album reportedly features collaborations with legend Stevie Wonder and neo-soul singer Jill...
Oct 23, 2009
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...
Oct 23, 2009
“You Used to Love Me” was the first single by Faith Evans back in 1995. The video features her then husband the Notorious B.I.G. posing as a DJ. Since her album “The First Lady” in 2005, Faith has not released any material and there is...
Oct 23, 2009
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...
Oct 22, 2009
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...
Oct 22, 2009
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...
