In the spirit of today's Classic Vibe, I thought I'd pick out a song that I knew sampled it. Of course, on "Here She Comes," Joe samples the Hall & Oates classic "Maneater" on the chorus.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Lost Soul: Joe "Here She Comes"
In the spirit of today's Classic Vibe, I thought I'd pick out a song that I knew sampled it. Of course, on "Here She Comes," Joe samples the Hall & Oates classic "Maneater" on the chorus.
Rare Gem: Mario Winans "He Don't Know" featuring Kelis
This as a leftover from his 2004 album "Hurt No More." The song is ok, but I was more fascinated by the collaboration between these two; this is not one I would have expected to hear.
Classic Vibe: After 7 "Sara Smile" (Hall & Oates Cover) (1997) & Hall & Oates "Sara Smile" (1976)
Which version do you like better?
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
New Joint: Usher "Love Em All" (Produced by Tricky Stewart)
Can we just forget about the "Raymond vs. Raymond" album and move on in hopes that he will do better next time? Honestly I was only feeling "There Goes My Baby" from that album.
New Joint: Tank "Sex Music"
Well here we have it, the first single from Tank's upcoming "Now or Never" album. Apparently, the "Sex, Love & Pain II: The All Night Experience" concept was scrapped, and the supposed first single "Wanted" was given away to another artist. After one listen, I'm not sure how I feel about the song yet; I guess if anything it's going to have to grow on me. You know I'm a huge Tank fan, but I'm not sure this one blows me away like I was expecting. I'll give it some more spins and see if that does the trick!
Lost Soul: Mario Winans "Disbelief"
I was thinking that Mario Winans sophomore album "Hurt No More" was slept on, but then I just read it went platinum! That was probably off of the strength of the huge first single "I Don't Wanna Know" which sampled The Fugees "Ready Or Not" beat and reached number two on the Billboard Top 100. However, without a doubt "Disbelief" was the song that stood out to me the most. When I first heard this album, I thought man this dude must have been through a lot of pain in relationships in his life because of the negative tone of most of the songs.
Lost Soul: Faith Evans "I Just Can't"
How was this song not a single? This is one of my favorite songs by Faith and characterizes the mid 90's r&b sound she had back in the day. The song was included on the "High School High" soundtrack back in 1996. Did I mention I can't wait for her new album?
Lost Soul: Faith Evans "Ever Wonder" featuring Mario Winans
I love this collaboration of these two singers formerly signed to Puffy's Bad Boy record label. Of course I've always considered Faith one of the best, but I've also always considered Mario Winans as a very underrated singer and producer himself. In any case, Faith's "First Lady" album was a pretty good one in my opinion, and I can't wait until her next project later this year!
Monday, June 7, 2010
Classic Vibe: Eve "Love is Blind" featuring Faith Evans (2000)
Man, Eve has gone a long way in changing her image over the past ten years huh? That being said, she really did her thing on this conscious hip hop track, bringing to light a situation many women face but may be afraid to talk about.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
New Joint: R.L. "Sexy as Hell" (Produced by Bryan Michael Cox)
More new music from R.L. I hope for his sake they didn't hack him again because we've had a bunch of new music from him coming recently.
New Joint: R. Kelly "I Know You Got A Man (I Don't Care)"
Not really a fan of artists singing or rapping about taking other dudes girls. I know my man Rell is in agreement on that.
Classic Vibe: Mista "Lady" (1996)
Mista was led by a young Bobby Valentino before the group disbanded and he has gone on to a moderately successful solo career. "Lady" was the second and last of the videos they shot for their self titled debut album back in 1996. According to Valentino, the group had management issues, was not compatible, and couldn't stay together because of their young age. My man Sam hookin me up with all these classics, keep it comin my dude!
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Rare Gem: Outsiderz 4 Life "Pressin The Issue"
Although the group never released an official album, they did leave us with some unreleased gems along the way. Here is one of them, written for the group by Static Major back in the early 00's.
New Joint: Joe "Roll With Me" featuring Shota
Something new from Joe, not sure of much else of the origin of this song.
New Joint: Dru Hill "Sexual"
As you can hear, this song is unfinished, but I definitely feel it has potential. However, I can't help but say I'm starting to wonder if the reason Dru Hill's album keeps getting pushed back is because of the quality of the material. As I've mentioned before, Sisqo's voice sounds a lot raspier than I remember which might be a factor in the quality issue. I just haven't really heard anything yet that has got me excited; and this is coming from someone rooting for them to succeed! In any case, the album is still listed as a July 27th release date.
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