Classic Vibes: Adriana Evans - Seein' Is Believing

RnBJunkieOfficial's #FBF's featured song comes from singer-songwriter ADRIANA EVANS entitled "Seein' Is Believing".

"Seein' Is Believing" was released as the second single from Evans 1997 self-titled debut album and peaked at No. 50 on the R&B charts.

Keith Sweat's Top 10 Best Songs - RnBJunkieOfficial

RnBJunkieOfficial does R&B Vet Keith Sweat the honor in presenting his Top 10 Best Songs over the course of his Legendary career. We've highlighted his most impactful songs, signature songs, album cuts to his collaborative work with LSG plus honorable mention songs.

10 GOOD LOVE

From the Album: Dress to Impress

This smooth standout jam comes courtesy of Sweat’s most recent album that includes the classic Keith Sweat sound that music listeners love from the Legendary artist himself.

09 JUST ONE OF THEM THANGS FEAT. GERALD LEVERT

From the Album: I’ll Give All My Love to You

One of the standout album cuts between Sweat and Levert from Sweat’s sophomore album.

08 MAKE IT LAST FOREVER FEAT. JACCI MCGHEE

From the Album: Make It Last Forever

This dynamic duet is often described as one of Sweat’s signature and finest duets in his repertoire which features powerhouse vocalist Jacci McGhee. Over the years the song has been covered by Mariah Carey & Joe, Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore.

07 SOMETHING JUST AIN’T RIGHT

From the Album: Make It Last Forever

Released as the second single from Sweat’s debut album, the song further ushered in the new jack swing sound.

06 NOBODY FEAT. ATHENA CAGE

From the Album: Keith Sweat

This song peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100’s Chart, No. 1 on the R&B Chart and features Kut Klose’s lead singer Athena Cage.

05 I’LL GIVE ALL MY LOVE TO YOU

From the Album: I’ll Give All My Love to You

This standout heartfelt ballad was released as the third single from Sweat’s sophomore album.

04 MY BODY (LSG)

From the Album: Levert.Sweat.Gill

Sweat teamed up with fellow R&B heavyweights Gerald Levert & Johnny Gill in 1997 for their first-ever collaborative project. Sonically, the song marked a significant change musically for the guys up to that point.

03 MAKE YOU SWEAT

From the Album: I’ll Give All My Love to You

One of Sweat’s standout groovy uptempo singles released from his sophomore effort.

02 TWISTED
From the Album: Keith Sweat

Often described as Sweat’s signature song. This Platinum-selling features vocal assistance from his protege female R&B group Kut Klose.

01 I WANT HER

From the Album: Make It Last Forever

The song that introduced Keith Sweat to music prominence and described as essentially setting the foundation for the New Jack Swing sound. Produced by Teddy Riley, this Gold-selling single became a top 5 hit on the Billboard Hot 100’s and topped the R&B chart.

HONORABLE MENTION:

“Right and a Wrong Way”

“How Deep Is Your Love”

“Get Up On It” featuring Kut Klose

“Make You Say Ooh”

“Don’t Stop Your Love”

“Test Drive” featuring Joe

“Merry Go Round”

“(There You Go) Tellin' Me No Again"

"Why Me Baby" featuring LL Cool J

Raphael Saadiq's Top 10 Best Songs (Solo) ...Presented by RnBJunkieOfficial



Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and musician RAPHAEL SAADIQ will be releasing his new album Jimmie Lee this Friday (Aug 23rd) and it's a great time to look back on his past musical contributions as he continue on his journey. RnBJunkieOfficial compiled his top 10 best songs from his four albums and soundtrack features.

10 MOVIN' DOWN THE LINE

From the Album: Stone Rollin'

Another Motown-inspired sound, this standout single showcases how masterful Saadiq is vocally.

09 RAY RAY THEME (FEATURING JOI)

From the Album: Ray Ray

Saadiq teamed up with onetime Lucy Pearl replacement Joi on this Shaft-inspired funk gem.

08 STAYING IN LOVE

From the Album: The Way I See It

Paying homage to the Motown sound, this standout upbeat song is sure to make Stevie Wonder proud.

07 STILL RAY

From the Album: Instant Vintage

This piano and guitar-driven standout cut samples Dr. Dre's "Still D.R.E.".

06 LOVE THAT GIRL

From the Album: The Way I See It

This infectious Motown-inspired song served as the lead single and secured Saadiq a Grammy nomination in the Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance category.

05 GOOD MAN

From the Album: Stone Rollin'

Featuring rap vocal contribution from Taura Stinson, this Grammy nominated song explores lost love and betrayal.

04 NEVER GIVE YOU UP (FEATURING STEVIE WONDER & CJ HILTON)

From the Album: The Way I See It

Saadiq collaborated with music legend Stevie Wonder (on harmonica) and then rising musician CJ Hilton on this groove. The song also secured the talented trio of musicians a Grammy nomination. 

03 GET INVOLVED (FEATURING Q-TIP)

From the Album: The PJ's Original Soundtrack

Often described as Prince-inspired, this upbeat track features Hip Hop artist Q-Tip and samples elements from The Intruder's "I'll Always Love My Mama".

02 BE HERE (FEATURING D'ANGELO)

From the Album: Instant Vintage

Released as the second single from Saadiq's critically acclaimed debut solo LP, this Grammy nominated song found his collaboration with fellow Soul singer D'Angelo to be a smooth, stand out cut.

01 ASK OF YOU

From the Album: Higher Learning Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Saadiq's breakout debut solo single which peaked at No. 19 on the Hot 100's chart and No. 2 on the R&B chart. His one-timed group Lucy Pearl sampled the song on "Lucy Pearl's Way" and more recently rapper Wale and singer Jeremih sampled it on "On Chill".

HONORABLE MENTION:

1 Stone Rollin'

2 Let's Take a Walk

3 100 Yard Dash

4 Radio

5 Something Keeps Calling

6 Day Dreams

BONUS - HONORABLE MENTION ALBUM CUTS:

1 It's a Shame

2 Just One Kiss (Featuring Joss Stone)

3 Sometimes

4 Skyy, Can You Feel Me

5 Calling

6 Detroit Girl

7 Boomerang (Featuring Marcus Miller)

New Music: Johnny Gill (Featuring Ralph Tresvant) - Perfect

Grammy nominated R&B vocalist JOHNNY GILL returns with his new single "Perfect" which features his New Edition bandmate Ralph Tresvant.

"Perfect" follows after Gill's No. 1 Adult R&B hit, "Soul of A Woman" and will appear on his upcoming album, Game Changer II.

New Music: Tamika Scott of Xscape Encourages Your Storm Is "Almost Over"

TAMIKA SCOTT of the multi-platinum selling R&B group Xscape returns with her inspiring, motivating and encouraging new single, "Almost Over".

"Almost Over" follows after Scott's promo single "Tonite", which she released earlier in the year.

PJ Morton Releases New Album "Paul"

Grammy Award-winning Record producer, songwriter and singer PJ MORTON has released his latest LP entitled, Paul.

The 10-track project features appearances by Jazmine Sullivan, Tobe Nwigwe, Rapsody, Angela Rye and JoJo who assists Morton on the duet "Say So" which has been impacting Urban radio. 

Paul also includes the singles "Yearning for Your Love" and "Ready".

On the album title, Morton adds:

"Everybody calls me PJ, but I came into this world as Paul. That struck me as the perfect title for this album because Paul is the purest form of who I am."

New Music: Mary J. Blige - "Know"

Grammy Award-winning Hip Hop Soul Queen/Actress MARY J. BLIGE delivers her Empowering latest single, "Know".

LISTEN HERE!

"Know" follows after Blige's Nas-assisted single "Thriving", which the pair are currently on a joint tour.

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New Video: Ari Lennox - "BMO"

Emerging R&B Singer-songwriter ARI LENNOX has released the sultry visual for her latest single, "BMO" from her critically-acclaimed debut LP Shea Butter Baby via Dreamville Records.

 

 

Released as the third single, "BMO" follows after "Up Late" and the title track which is currently No. 12 on the Adult R&B chart.

 

New Music: Thaddeus Dixon - "Body On Me" (Featuring Marley Waters)

Record producer, musician and songwriter THADDEUS DIXON (Meghan Trainor, Bryson Tiller, Teedra Moses), has released his latest single, "Body On Me" which features contributing assistance from Marley Waters.

On the song, Dixon adds:

"We worked hard on this for you. Definitely a Summer vibe and all year mood."

New Video: Teyana Taylor - "How You Want It?" (Featuring King Combs)

Singer-songwriter TEYANA TAYLOR returns with her latest single and video, "How You Want It?" which features rapper King Combs.

The self-directed visual pay homage to the 90s/early 2000s video vibes.

"How You Want It?" follows after Taylor's "Issues/Hold On" from her K.T.S.E. project.

Eric Roberson Announces the Music Fan First 10th Anniversary Tour

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter and record producer ERIC ROBERSON has announced the 10th anniversary tour of his sixth album, Music Fan First.

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On the tour, Roberson adds:

"Creating Music Fan First was all about forgetting the rules of making music and focusing on chasing a feeling. Me and the band are bringing a new show and more importantly that feeling with the Music Fan First 10th Anniversary Tour."

New Music: Raphael Saadiq - So Ready (From Upcoming Album "Jimmie Lee")

Grammy Award-winning record producer, songwriter and singer RAPHAEL SAADIQ delivers his latest offering, "So Ready" from his upcoming LP Jimmie Lee which arrives August 23.

The funkier quicker-paced single, "So Ready" follows after "Something Keeps Calling" and "Glory to the Veins" and is written from the perspective of an addict.

Lloyd Announces the "Unplugged" Tour

R&B Singer-songwriter LLOYD has announced his upcoming 'Unplugged' tour for the Fall to support his latest album, Tru.

The seven-city 'Unplugged' tour kicks off October 23rd in New York and will make stops in other major cities such as Washington D.C., Atlanta & Chicago before wrapping up in Los Angeles, CA on November 17th.

SEE THE "UNPLUGGED" TOUR DATES BELOW:

October 23 - New York, NY

October 24 - Wilmington, DE

October 26 - Washington, D.C.

October 27 - Atlanta, GA

November 13 - Chicago, IL

November 15 - San Francisco, CA

November 17 - Los Angeles, CA

New Music: Bridget Kelly - Lucky You (From Upcoming EP "The Great Escape")

Singer-songwriter BRIDGET KELLY returns with her new single, "Lucky You".

"Lucky You" is the lead single from Kelly's  upcoming EP The Great Escape set to drop August 16th.

Last year Kelly released her independent debut album, Reality Bites, after parting ways with Roc Nation.

Johnta Austin Releases Debut Album "Love, Sex & Religion"

Grammy Award-winning Singer/songwriter JOHNTA AUSTIN who has written for Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige in the past, debuts his Love, Sex & Religion project which features the lead single and visual "Love Angel".

Love, Sex & Religion features production from frequent collaborators Jermaine  Dupri, Bryan Michael Cox and Troy Taylor.

New Album: The Colleagues - "Another Love Story"

Production duo THE COLLEAGUES which consists of Karl "KP" Powell & Harrison Johnson has released their collaborative project, Another Love Story.

The 7-track project features appearances from Raheem DeVaughn, The Hamiltones, Devon Culture, Rob Hill Sr., Devvon Terrell & VEDO and includes the singles, "Belongs 2 You" & the most recent, "C4".

Another Love Story is available on all digital download and streaming platforms.

New Video: BJ the Chicago Kid - "Time Today"

 

Grammy nominated recording artist BJ THE CHICAGO KID who recently released his sophomore LP 1123, has dropped the sultry visual to his single, "Time Today", which co-stars model and media personality Scottie Beam as his leading lady.

 

 

On the song, BJ adds:

 

“This is the song that you play when you finally have time, the song you play as you imagine having the time and the song you send to that loved one to prepare for that time. This song simply lets that person know that they’re never forgotten about.”

New Music: The Bonfyre - U Say (Featuring 6lack)

Earlier in the year, emerging artist THE BONFYRE debut with her No. 1 adult R&B hit, "Automatic".

The Singer-songwriter returns with her 6lack-assisted song, "U Say", which was produced by Harmony Samuels.

Currently, The Bonfyre is working on her debut album via L.A. Reid's label HITCO.

New Video: Raheem DeVaughn - Just Right

Grammy nominated R&B Singer-songwriter RAHEEM DEVAUGHN unveils the visual to his latest single, "Just Right".

 

 

The Chris Scholar-directed video co-stars Singer/actress V. Bozeman as DeVaughn's leading lady.

 

"Just Right" is the lead single from DeVaughn's latest album, The Love Reunion, available on all digital download and streaming platforms.

New Music: Meelah of 702 - #IDoWhatIFeelLike

MEELAH of the Platinum-selling R&B group 702 returns with her latest single, #IDoWhatIFeelLike.

#IDoWhatIFeelLike follows after Meelah's previous singles, "Now You're Mad" & "Desert Love" and is available on all digital download & streaming platforms.