Showing posts with label Philly Soul. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philly Soul. Show all posts

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Song of the Day: "Born Again" (V featuring Jill Scott)


"Born Again" - V featuring Jill Scott
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Neo-Soul, and Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: BEE Records
  • Released in 2005 from the album "The Revelation Is Now Televised."

Monday, July 4, 2011

Song of the Day: "If You Asked Me To" (Patti LaBelle)


"If You Asked Me To" - Patti LaBelle

  • Writer: Diane Warren
  • Producers: Stewart Levine and Aaron Zigman
  • Classification: Old-School Soul, Philly Soul, Slow Jam & Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Released in 1989 from "Be Yourself."
  • Peaked at #79 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 & #10 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs


Saturday, July 2, 2011

Song of the Day: "Family Reunion" (Jill Scott)


"Family Reunion" - Jill Scott
  • Writers: Jill Scott & George Kerr
  • Producers: Ivan Barias and Carvin Haggins
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Smooth Soul and Philly Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach
  • Featured on 2004's  "Beautifully Human: Words And Sounds Vol. 2"

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Song of the Day: "Greatestlove" (Musiq Soulchild)


"Greatestlove" - Musiq Soulchild
  • Writers: Musiq Soulchild and Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
  • Producer: Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Philly Soul, Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Atlantic Records
  • Featured on 2007's "Luvanmusiq"



Thursday, June 23, 2011

Song of the Day: "Golden" (Jill Scott)


"Golden" - Jill Scott
  • Writers and Producers: Jill Scott and Anthony Bell
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Smooth Soul, Neo-Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Released in 2005 from "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2 "
  • Peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Song of the Day: "Greatestlove" (Musiq Soulchild)


"Greatestlove" - Musiq Soulchild
  • Writers: Musiq Soulchild and Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
  • Producer: Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Philly Soul, Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Atlantic Records
  • Featured on 2007's "Luvanmusiq"

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Song of the Day: "Hate on Me" (Jill Scott)


"Hate on Me" - Jill Scott
  • Writers and Producers: Jill Scott, Adam Blackstone, and Steve McKie 
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Psychedelic Soul, Neo-Soul
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Released in 2007 from "The Real Thing: Words and Sounds Vol. 3 "
  • Peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Song of the Day: "Love, Need, and Want You" (Patti Labelle)


"Love, Need, and Want You" - Patti Labelle
  • Writers and Producers: Buddy Sigler and Kenny Gamble 
  • Classification: Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, Old-School Soul, Slow Jam, and Philly Soul
  • Record Label: Philadelphia International
  • Released in 1984 from "I'm In Love Again"
  • Peaked at #10 on the Billboard R&B Charts

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Song of the Day: "Not Like Crazy" (Jill Scott)



"Not Like Crazy" - Jill Scott
  • Writers and Producers: Jill Scott and Kuzma
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Smooth Soul, Neo-Soul, Slow Jam, Quiet Storm
  • Record Label: Hidden Beach Records
  • Released in 2005 from "Beautifully Human: Words and Sounds Vol. 2"

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "He Loves Me (Lyzel in E Flat)" (Jill Scott)


Roughly ten years ago Jill Scott appeared on The Oprah Winfrey show to publicise her much buzzed about debut album "Who Is Jill Scott? - Words And Sounds, Vol. 1." During her appearance on the show, Scott performed her powerful ballad "He Loves Me (Lyzel In E Flat)," which at the time was her favorite song off of her album. Watch her powerful performance bellow and Enjoy!

Friday, May 27, 2011

Song of the Day: "It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" (Boyz II Men)



"It's So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday" - Boyz II Men
  • Writers: Freddie Perren and Christine Yarian
  • Producer: Dallas Austin
  • Classification: Motown, Philly Soul, Quiet Storm, Slow Jam, & Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Motown
  • Released in 1991 from "CooleyHighHarmony."
  • Peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B Singles Chart
  • Originally recorded by Motown artist G.C. Cameron back in 1975.

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Song of the Day: "Don't Leave Me This Way" (Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes)


"Don't Leave Me This Way" - Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
  • Writers: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Cary Gilbert 
  • Producers: Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
  • Classification: Philly Soul and Disco
  • Record Label: Philadelphia International Records
  • "Don't Leave Me This Way" was released in 1975 from Wake Up Everybody
  • It reached #3 on the U.S. Billboard Disco Charts 

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Song of the Day: Back Stabbers (The O'Jays)



"Back Stabbers" - The O'Jays 
  • Writers: Leon Huff, Gene McFadden, John Whitehead
  • Producers: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff
  • Classification: Old-School Soul, Philly Soul, Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Philadelphia International
  • "Back Stabbers" was released in 1972.
  • The song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. 
  • The song was #1 for a week on the Hot Soul Singles. 

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Song of the Day: "Greatestlove" (Musiq Soulchild)


"Greatestlove" - Musiq Soulchild
  • Writers: Musiq Soulchild and Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
  • Producer: Warryn "Baby Dubb" Campbell
  • Classification: Neo-Soul, Philly Soul, Smooth Soul, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Atlantic Records
  • Featured on 2007's "Luvanmusiq"

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Song of the Day: "If You Ask Me To" (Patti Labelle)


"If You Asked Me To"
  • Writer: Diane Warren
  • Producers: Stewart Levine and Aaron Zigman
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Old-School Soul, Smooth Soul, Quiet Storm, and Slow Jam
  • Record Label: MCA
  • Released in 1989 from the album "Be Yourself"
  • This song peaked at #10 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

Monday, May 9, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Rolling Hills" (Jill Scott)


A few weeks back, Jill Scott appeared on The Mo'Nique show to give fans a much anticipated taste of some new joint from her forthcoming album "The Light Of The Sun." With that said, Scott busted out a smooth live version of a upcoming track "Rolling Hills" from the forthcoming album. Take a listen bellow to the seductive and sultry joint from Scott and Enjoy!


Sunday, May 8, 2011

Song of the Day: "A Song For Mama" (Boyz II Men)


"A Song For Mama" - Boyz II Men

  • Writer and Producer: Babyface
  • Classification: Philly Soul, Slow Jam, Smooth Soul
  • Record Label: Motown
  • Released in 1997 from Evolution
  • Peaked at #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Song and #7 on the Hot 100

Friday, May 6, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Love" & "Sobeautiful" (Musiq Soulchild)


During Musiq' album release party at the Highland Ballroom, he performed a mini set in honor of the current release of his new album "MUSIQINTHEMAGIQ." During this set, Musiq performed two of his biggest hits "Love," and "Sobeautiful." Check out his performances bellow and Enjoy!

Monday, May 2, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Need U Bad" (Jazmine Sullivan)


Check out Jazmine Sullivan making her broadcast television debut back in 2008 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Sullivan performed her then number 1 hit "Need U Bad," which was off of her debut album "Fearless." While Sullivan released her sophomore album "Love Me Back," last year, its been a minute since we've seen or heard from Sullivan musically in a while. Hopefully this summer will find her doing some spot dates as her vocals are beyond amazing. Watch her phenomenal performance bellow and Enjoy!

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Live Video of the Day: "Turn Off The LIghts" (Teddy Pendergrass)


Back in 1982, Teddy Pendergrass took to the Hammersmith Apollo in London where he performed his classic smooth bedroom cut "Turn Off The Lights." Check out the powerful and sensual performance bellow and Enjoy!