Classic Vibe: Teena Marie “Aladdin’s Lamp” (1980)

Classic Vibe: Teena Marie “Aladdin’s Lamp” (1980)

  Today marks the one year anniversary of Teena Marie’s untimely passing.  As a trailblazer in the music industry, I don’t believe Teena Marie ever received the level of credit that she deserved.  From “The Brockert Initiative” to becoming...
YouKnowIGotSoul Presents: Favorite Holiday R&B Songs

YouKnowIGotSoul Presents: Favorite Holiday R&B Songs

As you spend time with family, friends and loved ones this holiday season, hopefully you’ll have some good holiday music playing as a backdrop. Here are some of our favorites. Boyz II Men featuring Brian McKnight – Let It Snow (1993) From the most successful...
Luke James Releases New Pre-Album #Luke

Luke James Releases New Pre-Album #Luke

Luke James is one of the most exciting young talents in R&B Music right now. The N.A.R.S. Records / Mercury Records / Island Def Jam singer has just released his first project, the #LUKE pre album. His full length album “Made to Love” will be out in...
Interview: Avery Sunshine: What Would We Do Without Sunshine?

Interview: Avery Sunshine: What Would We Do Without Sunshine?

What does Shug Avery from The Color Purple and one of Vera’s “working girls” from Harlem Nights have in common? Her name is Avery Sunshine. She’s a headstrong and vibrant indie-soul singer/songwriter whose latest single “Ugly Part of...