R&B radio in Philly used to ALWAYS play Force MD's as their throwbacks when I was a teenager. Though their biggest hit was "Tender Love" my personal favorite was "Love Is A House". If your not up on Force M.D.'s check out the video below.
The Run Down Released: 1987 Genre: R&B/Soul Label: TommyBoy Records Writer(s): Songwriters: Geoff Gurd, ; Gina Foster, ; Martin Lascelles, ;
""Love is a House" is a 1987 single by Force M.D.'s. Released on the band's Touch and Go album, the single was the group's third top ten hit on the Black Singles chart, and their most successful on that chart peaking at number one for two weeks, in the summer of 1987. "Love is a House" was also the group's second and final Hot 100 release, peaking at number seventy-eight" - Wikipedia
I always google anyone I post on the blog. So the other day I did a wiki on Case before I posted Would You Like A Sample on 'Touch Me, Tease Me'. In his discography I saw he had a minor hit in 2001 after "Missing You" called "Not Your Friend". Let me be the 1st to tell you this was my JAM back in the day. I looked up the video and it brought back memories of me recording music videos on my VHS and watching BET shows like Cita's World, Hits From The Street, and Midnight Love (or w/e it was called). AHHHH the good old days. =)
I just had a random ear worm from the most melodic voice in blue-eyed soul, Ms. Teena Marie. Her song Ohh La La La is a classic, though it's most known by hip-hop heads to be sung by Lauryn Hill, Teena is the originator. You can't love music and not have Teena in you iTunes. Listen for yourself...
The Run Down Released: 1988 Genre: R&B/Soul Label: Epic Records Writer(s): Teena Marie
" "Ooo La La La" is a single by American R&B singer, Teena Marie. The single was released in 1988 and is featured on her 1988 album Naked To The World. The single became Teena Marie's biggest hit in the R&B markets, peaking at number one on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, becoming her first and only number one on that chart" -Wikipedia
I heard "Dont Disturb This Groove" a couple days ago on the radio and smiled so I decided 2 post it.
The Run Down: Released: 1987 Genre: R&B/Pop Label: Atlantic Writers: David Frank/Mic Murphy Producer: The System
"Don't Disturb This Groove" is a song by American synthpop/R&B duo The System, from the 1987 album of the same name. The song was written by The System's David Frank and Mic Murphy. It was released as the album's first single.
In May 1987, the song reached #1 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart, spending one week on top. It was later a hit on the pop charts as well, peaking at number four on the Hot 100 in July.
Right now Im LOVING "If You Were Here Tonight" by Alexander O'Neal, even though he looks like a creepy old man in this video lol. Listen for yourself below. The Run Down Released: 1985 Genre: R&B/Soul Label: Tabu Records Writer(s): Monte Moir
"If You Were Here Tonight" was Alexander O'Neal's first successful hit in the UK, reaching #13 in the UK Singles Chart and also his second R&B hit, reaching #17 in the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. It is featured on his self-titled 1st album along with two other R&B hits, "Innocent" and "What's Missing". The song is known for its non-rhyming lyrics.
YYOOOOO!!! I on a mission to add every song I love to my iTunes and while trying to complete my mission I ran across dis joint, "Santana's Town" by Juelz Santana. I can remember hearing this song like it was yesterday. AAAHHHH dis joint brought me back. Check out the video below.
Seems like his ability to sell records were cut short when he cut those dreads off. Back in da 90's and ealry 00's he was SSSOOOOOO different you jus had to resepect him (for da lil ones reading he was like a Kanye minus the asshole attitude dat I love lol). Now he's def conformed to da times. His videos don't have that BOOM or creativity and his songs aren't sky high awesome anymore. WHAT HAPPENED BUSTA?
Here's a classic video by the man himself "Put Ya Hands Where My Eyes Can See"
Today Big Mama's House was on HBO! and the I thought it this was the 1st time we were introduced to Lil' Bow Wow. So Today I'm gonna take it back wit some Bow Wow CLASSIC'S!!! I used to be so in love with Shad Moss then b2K came along and I 4got all about him =[ and now I feel.... let me cut myself off we wont get into how I feel about Bow Wow now lol.
I appreciate this song SSOOOOO much! Def READ THE LYRICS!!! I was singing it today, but now think I've read the lyrics OMG I'm buggin out!
Lauryn Hill - Doo Wop (That Thing)
yo, remember back on the boogie when cats use to harmonize like... whooo, whooo whooo whooo, yo, my men and my women, don't forget about the dean,Sirat al-Mustaqim yo, its about a thing, uh
If ya feel real good wave your hands in the air and 'lick' two shots in the atmosphere... yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah yeah...
It's been three weeks since you've been looking for your friend The one you let hit it and never called you again 'Member when he told you he was 'bout the Benjamin's You act like you ain't hear him then gave him a little trim To begin, how you think you really gon' pretend Like you wasn't down then you called him again Plus when you give it up so easy you ain't even foolin’ him If you did it then, then you’d probably fuck again Talking out your neck sayin' you're a Christian A Muslim sleeping with the gin Now that was the sin that did Jezebel in Who you gon' tell when the reprocussions spin Showing off your ass 'cause you're thinking it's a trend Girlfriend, let me break it down for you again You know I only say it 'cause I'm truly genuine Don't be a hard rock when you really are a gem Baby girl, respect is just a minimum Niggas fucked up and you still defending 'em Now Lauryn is only human Don't think I haven't been through the same predicament Let it sit inside your head like a million women in Philly, Penn. It's silly when girls sell their soul because it's in Look at where you be in hair weaves like Europeans Fake nails done by Koreans Come again Win win come again, brethren come again, my friend come again, yo come again
Guys you know you better watch out Some girls, some girls are only about That thing, that thing, that thing(2x-this line)
The second verse is dedicated to the men More concerned with his rims and his Tims than his women Him and his men come in the club like hooligans Don't care who they offend popping yang like you got yen Let's not pretend, they wanna pack pistol by they waist men Crystal by the case men, still in they mother's basement The pretty face men, claiming that they did a bid men Need to take care of their three and four kids then They facing a court case when the child's support late Money taking, heart breaking now you wonder why women hate men The sneaky silent men, the punk domestic violence men The quick to shoot the semen stop acting like boys and be men How you gon' win when you ain't right within How you gon' win when you ain't right within How you gon' win when you ain't right within Uh uh Come again Yo yo Come again, brethren come again, sistren come again, come again
Watch out watch out, look out look out, Watch out watch out, look out look out.
Girls you know you better watch out Some guys, some guys are only about That thing, that thing, that thing(2x-this line)
guys you know you better watch out some girls, some girls are only about that thing, that thing, that thing(2x-this line)
If you ask me who is the greatest r&b musician I would say Luther Vandross! His songs are timeless and most importantly they are a testament of good music. If you say you have a fav. Luther song YOUR LYING TO YOURSELF!!!
In his honor I'm playing one of my fav. Luther songs (out of the 30 on my ipod lol) "Wait For Love"
I made a new internet friend named Will and we got the talking about the tv show Martin and he brings up this old skool episode of Hustler Man singing "Pick Up The Pieces" I haven't stopped laughing from that clip of youtube. Check it out for yourself and listen to the real song to get up on your music history.
What's In Your Wonderball? It's Candy and Chocolate and Foil In A Box. I must admit it tasted like CRACK, but the jingle is unforgettable.
Mr Bucket THIS GAME WAS CRACK!!! Me and my sis played this like it was no tomorrow, but once have the balls went under the frig we had 2 find something else to play.
But The VERY best thing of off there's a counter on this ball =]
Remember One Saturday Morning? Back in the day my mom couldn't afford Disney (cuz it was and still is a premium channel where I live) So every Saturday me my twin sis and our little brothers would get up early to watch ABC's little taste of Disney. Damn, those where the days!
So today Terrence (producer of The Tom Joyner Morning Show) started calling me Rap Snacks. Now Im FEENING those bad boys. My personal favorite were the Honey BBQ Lil Romeo Chips. So if you ever want to win my heart you know what to buy lol.
I've been having an ear worm ALL DAY and it's a throw back (1981 to be EXACT). The song is by Keni Burke and it's titled "Risin To The Top". The song has become a popular sampling choice for hip hop artists, having been borrowed by artists such as Big Daddy Kane ("Smooth Operator"), LL Cool J ("Around the Way Girl"), Pete Rock & CL Smooth ("Take You There"), Mary J. Blige ("Love No Limit"), O.C. ("Born 2 Live") and once again by LL Cool J for the song "Paradise", with Amerie.
