We’ve all heard the story of Mr. Nice Guy. He’s the consummate gentleman who’ll think nothing at opening the car door, paying a respectful compliment or even pulling the chair for his lady to be seated. But ladies, let me ask you – will you still respect this “Nice Guy” in the morning?
Boyz II Men get an assist from longtime collaborator and producer Babyface on “One More Dance” and stay true to form with a beautiful melody and perfect harmony. Enjoy “One More Dance”, from Boyz II Men’s latest project Twenty.
I guess some sho’ nuff Grown Folks got together and decided this would be our Song of the Day. As well all know there are many situations to deal with in and this particular one has been skillfully documented by our AOM in song accompanied by a great visual.
I figured this might be a better song for the soundtrack of Saturday Night then Satur-during-the-day. Sometimes that newness can have you in all kinds of situations… some are described herein. Press play!
Check out the video for “Why?” by Mary J. Blige. Now those of us who aren’t so excited about some of today’s rappers could ask “Why?” Rick Ross is on this track, but then Mary J. Blige ain’t called the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul for nothing. She’s always represented the combination of Hip-Hop and R&B. She sang hooks for the rappers and they in turn dropped hot bars on her tracks, so ”Why?” is true to the MJB formula. Rick Ross may not blaze up the track the way that maybe Nas did back in the day, but this song is a classic MJB poem sung from the heart.
Thursday nights are meant for many things: payday, preparation for the weekend and Happy Hour among them, but for “Rock, Paper, Soul” and Drom, it is cause for getting down. Fortunately for those that dodged raindrops on Avenue A this particular Thursday, Sy Smith and Zo! commanded the bandstand with a singular goal…set the party off!
Taking the stage in front of their band, the duo seamlessly weaved between their respective solo albums and collaborations through the years, kicking off with a rendition of “Nights Over Egypt” that made any unsuspecting concertgoer aware of the business at hand. Showcasing a rare mix of musical marksmanship, impeccable vocals, interactivity and a unique feel for the audience, Sy and Zo! I want to be clear, they didn’t simply stand in front of a drummer and guitar players all night, their band consisted of the requisite drums and bass, but also included a flute and sax as they fronted on dual keyboards. Read the rest of this entry »
A family spokesperson has confirmed that former “Parliament-Funkadelic” and “Brainstorm” singer, Belita Karen Woods, passed away on Monday evening from heart failure. Read the rest of this entry »
Our song of the day put the message squarely in the music, as it should be. Enjoy!
