A much needed Black Music thread.

[K Douglas]

In 1995 Pete Rock produced the entire album Center of Attention for InI. Unfortunately the album never got released by their record company, however it has since become an 'underground' classic. This song is so dope

 

[ogibowt]

buried gem

oh and BTW...keep them comin, Dougie

 

[K Douglas]

buried gem

oh and BTW...keep them comin, Dougie

Very catchy tune. You keep them comin too.

 

[K Douglas]

I forgot to mention this earlier. On Thursday hip hop lost one of its pioneers. Mark Morales aka Prince Markie Dee from the Fat Boys passed away suddenly just a day before his 53rd birthday. I first saw the Fat Boys when I watched the movie Krush Groove in 1985. Never really got into their music but I always appreciated their contributions to hip hop, they were the first hip hop act to beatbox on wax. Here's a couple of their more recognizable tracks.
Stick Em

Can U Feel It

Morales also teamed up with Cory Rooney and they wrote and produced music for Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige, including several songs on her debut album What's the 411?
Real Love

 

[Danny1832]

Yellow tinted lenses and a pink gelato ...

 

[ogibowt]

I forgot to mention this earlier. On Thursday hip hop lost one of its pioneers. Mark Morales aka Prince Markie Dee from the Fat Boys passed away suddenly just a day before his 53rd birthday. I first saw the Fat Boys when I watched the movie Krush Groove in 1985. Never really got into their music but I always appreciated their contributions to hip hop, they were the first hip hop act to beatbox on wax. Here's a couple of their more recognizable tracks.
Stick Em

Can U Feel It

Morales also teamed up with Cory Rooney and they wrote and produced music for Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez and Mary J. Blige, including several songs on her debut album What's the 411?
Real Love

Nice voice...a hip hop regaae feel...but i wish the background instruments were a bit "tougher"...stronger presence of thumping drums, and guitar work....but hey its all good BTW im talking about the Mary j Blige tune....

 

[K Douglas]

Nice voice...a hip hop regaae feel...but i wish the background instruments were a bit "tougher"...stronger presence of thumping drums, and guitar work....but hey its all good BTW im talking about the Mary j Blige tune....

I think her voice got better as she matured. The vocals on her subsequent album 'My Life' were deeper, crisper and more powerful. The drum beat on 'Real Love' is a sample of Audio Two's 'Top Billin' a classic 80's hip hop jam.

 

[K Douglas]

Just heard this one again on Soul Town. First time in quite a while. Love this Ben E. King classic

 

[K Douglas]

They were so much more than just 'Shotgun'. Great tune, love the horns.

 

[K Douglas]

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles are definitely one of my ATF Motown acts. Hits for days. Smokey just turned 81. Happy Birthday fella.

 

[K Douglas]

Smokey Robinson was largely responsible for creating a new sub genre of soul/r&b music called the 'Quiet Storm'. Really gained popularity during the late 70's and throughout the 80's and was a staple of late night radio. Here's the track that kicked it off

 

[K Douglas]

Love this one to death. A staple of my Quiet Storm playlist.

 

[K Douglas]

This is my favorite Kool and the Gang album. Forget 'Celebration' and 'Cherish' this is where the funk is at. 1973's 'Wild and Peaceful'

 

[K Douglas]

Muchbetter guitarist than a singer, IMO, one of the best instrumental songs of all time. BREEZIN.

I agree better guitarist than vocalist but his vocals weren't too shabby either. My favorite of his.

 

[K Douglas]

This is a great tune if you want to lift one's spirits. Al Jarreau doesn't get the cred he deserves as far as I'm concerned.

 

[K Douglas]

This has likely been posted prior, perhaps even from me. This is a jam. That hook is infectious. I wish it was longer though.

 

[K Douglas]

I'm not much of a Rihanna fan but I do like this track. And I'm definitely no fan of Drake but have to admit I like his contribution here.

 

[ogibowt]

I'm not much of a Rihanna fan but I do like this track. And I'm definitely no fan of Drake but have to admit I like his contribution here.

ya lost me Dougie lol..

 

[ogibowt]

They were so much more than just 'Shotgun'. Great tune, love the horns.

some more Jr please and yes i have this album.....not to brag lol..

 

[Akila Besos]