I’m about to shine

With her debut solo release, Infinite Possibilities, Amel Larrieux helped solidify the burgeoning “neo-soul” movement as a true alternative to the cookie cutter hip hop-soul that was cluttering the airwaves in early 2000. This song always stuck out because it’s one of those uplifting joints that isn’t too preachy. A definite feel good record.
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Take your time, do your thing

Pete Rock + Loose Ends= HEAT!
Pete Rock feat. Loose Ends- “Take Your Time”
Off that Soul Survivor lp.

Right from the 1st day…

If you haven’t seen them live, your playin’ yourself.
Maze feat. Frankie Beverly- “While I’m Alone”

More Soul II Soul

Classic joint off that Beatminerz lp, Brace 4 Impak. This shit makes me wish for a Caron Wheeler lp produced by Pete Rock.
Da Beatminerz feat. Caron Wheeler & Pete Rock- “Open”

I gotta bone….2 pick wit chu

She just dropped a new album on the legendary Stax label, but her first album is still my favorite. This cut was produced by A Tribe Called Quest dj/producer, Ali Shaheed Muhammed.
Angie Stone – “Bone 2 Pic (Wit U)”

What it is, ain’t what it was…

Just came back from holiday and I feel quite relaxed, lol. I’m listenin to this new Alicia Keys record and despite moving over 700k units I’m not that impressed. But, I give her credit for not being another typical R&B chic. Here’s a cut from her last lp.
Alicia Keys – “So Simple”

Last Nite-Nite Before

After helping Slave create a major part of funk history, Steve Arrington broke ranks to do his own thing, and in the process created two albums that still, when played today, sound as fresh as the decade they were released.  Today’s cut is from his, Steve Arrington’s Hall Of Fame Vol. 1, lp.
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Jack Herrera

I first heard of this group (fronted by the original Robin Thicke: Jon B) on the Red Star Sounds soundtrack, and even though they never officially released an album it’s not hard to find.
Jack Herrera – “City Lights”

Royalty

So much better than the original.
Michael & Janet- “Scream” (Naughty Radio Edit feat. Treach)

Where U R

The male Chaka Khan? Maybe. But Rahsaan Patterson is also known as a pretty solid writer, having penned hits for Tevin Campbell and Brandy amongst others.  This joint stays in heavy rotation.
Rashaan Patterson – “Where You Are (remix)”