Lost Soul: Usher "Something Special"

Usher "Something Special"

Even though it sold platinum, to many fans "Here I Stand" will be considered a flop for the fact that it didn't live up to it's predecessor, the epic "Confessions" album. I'll take the middle ground; I wouldn't consider it a flop but I also won't go as far as to say it's a great album. In any case, here's a personal favorite from that album mainly for the fact he brought the soul on it.

New Joint: Raheem DeVaughn "I Would Die 4 U" (Prince Remake)

Raheem DeVaughn "I Would Die 4 U" (Prince Remake)

Songs like this show just how eclectic of an artist Raheem really is. Singing a song that released when he was just a youngster, he really puts a nice spin on it. After hearing his mixtapes, I think it's pretty safe to say he's mastered the art of how to tastefully remake a song and have it come out sounding right. Big shout out to Syreta for coming through with this one!

Lost Soul: Cheri Dennis "Showdown"

Cheri Dennis "Showdown"

After paying her dues for nearly a decade on the Bad Boy roster, Cheri Dennis finally got to release her debut album "In and Out of Love" a few years back. Even though I didn't have high expectations going in, I still gave it a listen and it was pretty much what I expected. Here's a song that stood out to me the most though. This one still gets spins on my Ipod to this day.

New Joint: Jazmine Sullivan "Holding You Down"

Jazmine Sullivan "Holding You Down"

Don't get too excited about the thought of a new Jazmine Sullivan song, because for all intensive purposes this is just a glorified freestyle. Still nice to hear her showcasing her voice though. Bonus points to anyone who can name the songs sampled here!

Lost Soul: Tweet "Taxi"

Tweet "Taxi"

If you are anything like me, then you get so into music that songs become tied up in memories and forever stick with you every time you hear them. In fact, it's an amazing thing and so powerful when you think about it. The reason I bring that up is because this is one of the many of those songs for me. No matter where I'm at, what I'm doing, or how many years have passed, I'm brought back to a point in time in my life I will never forget when I hear this song again.

Lost Soul: Tweet "Smoking Cigarettes"

Tweet "Smoking Cigarettes"

One of the best songs from Tweet's highly underrated debut album "Southern Hummingbird" in 2001. This is a personal favorite of my dude Buddha, big shout out to him!

New Joint: Robin Thicke "My Life"

Robin Thicke "My Life"

Man I really enjoy it when Robin actually sings without the falsetto, just like he's doing here! This song is hot, and I have no idea where it's from. I could be mistaken, but I think he also busts into a little of Stevie Wonder's "Cherie Amor" in the bridge. Check this one out, you won't be disappointed!

New Joint: G-Martin "You"

G-Martin "You"

I hope you didn't shy away from listening to this song just because you've never heard of the singer, but he definitely has soul!! In fact, I'm really loving song right now; another big shout out to a reader for putting me on. I can't wait to hear more from G-Martin!

Classic Vibe: Prophet Jones "Lifetime" (2001)

I haven't heard much of this group since I saw this video back in the day, I guess they never blew up. I liked this song, and there was a couple of other joints on that album I was feeling.

Lost Soul: Prophet Jones "You Can't"

Prophet Jones "You Can't"

This is by far my favorite song from Prophet Jones' self titled debut (and only) album.

New Joint: John Legend "Our Generation" (Produced by The Roots)

John Legend "Our Generation" (Produced by The Roots)

If you've been wondering the reason behind all of the recent frequent collaborations between John Legend and the Roots, it's because they are producing his upcoming album "Wake Up Sessions." If you've been under a rock, The Roots are actual musicians as opposed to most other rap groups. This song samples the classic "Our Generation" by Ernie Hines which was also sampled by Pete Rock & CL Smooth.

New Joints: Kelly Rowland "Each Other" & Rico Love "Each Other" (Demo) (Produced by David Guetta)

Kelly Rowland "Each Other"

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Rico Love "Each Other" (Demo)

No offense to all parties involved, but I'm not really feeling this whole David Guetta euro pop sound that's currently being infused into urban music. Presumably, this is from her upcoming album, and you can also hear the demo version that Rico recorded for her.

New Joint: Nanaushika "Stuck On You"

Nanaushika "Stuck On You"

Props to one of my readers for putting me on to Nanaushika, I had never heard her music before, but she definitely has soul! I tried to read up on her to find out more, but information is hard to find. Maybe that certain reader can fill us all in!

Classic Vibe: Ideal "Creep Inn" (2000)

Of course, samples the Michael Jackson classic "This Place Hotel."

New Joint: Stefon4U - "Teachers Pet" featuring Khleo

Here is the new single from the up-and-coming artist Stefon Washington, better known by his stage name Stefon4U. The song has a nice vibe to it and resembles some of the work done by the production team The Underdogs during 2003-2006. Think of songs like "How You Gonna Act Like That" by Tyrese and "Naked" by Marques Houston and you'll know what I mean. Watch out for Stefon4U as he has the potential to be in the game for a while.