Amazing Cover: "Crusin'" (D'Angelo)

Today in 1995, D'Angelo released his debut album Brown Sugar and one of the highlights from his landmark debut album was his sublime cover of the Smokey Robinson classic "Crusin'."

Originally released in 1979 from Smokey's Where There's Smoke LP, D'Angelo's rendition brought "Crusin'" into the neo-soul phenomena and became a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.

With that said, take a listen below to D'Angelo's sublime cover of "Crusin'" and Enjoy!

Song of the Day:"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" (The Miracles)

"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" - The Miracles

• Writer: Smokey Robinson
• Producer: Smokey Robinson
• Record Label: Tamla
• Released in 1962 from The Fabulous Miracles
• Peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B Sides

New Joint: "The Way You Do (The Things You Do)" (Smokey Robinson ft. Cee-Lo Green)

Smokey Robinson is getting ready to release his new duets album Smokey & Friends on August 19th via Verve Records and now the legendary singer/songwriter has released another new joint, this time a reimagined cover of his penned Temptations hit "The Way You Do (The Things You Do)."

Featuring Cee-Lo Green on The Temptations's "The Way You Do (The Things You Do)", which was released as a single back in 1964, the duo sounds great on this with their effortless harmonies. With that said, you can take a listen to "The Way You Do (The Things You Do)" below!

Song of the Day:"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" (The Miracles)

"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" - The Miracles

• Writer: Smokey Robinson
• Producer: Smokey Robinson
• Record Label: Tamla
• Released in 1962 from The Fabulous Miracles
• Peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B Sides

New Joint: "Being With You" (Smokey Robinson ft. Mary J. Blige)

Smokey Robinson is set to release his first new set of music since 2010's Now And Then next month on August 19th with his forthcoming duets album Smokey & Friends via Verve Records.

Featuring a who's who in music including the likes of Elton John, Steven Tyler, Sheryl Crow, John Legend, John Mayer, Miguel, Aloe Blacc, CeeLo, Ledisi and Jessie J, among others, the set features covers of Smokey's own solo hits, hit songs with The Miracles and some classic hits he penned for others throughout his career.

With that said, Mary J. Blige is featured on the set and has joined Smokey for a duet of his mega solo hit single "Being With You," which was lifted from his 1981 album of the same name. Mary and Smokey coo effortlessly over "Being With You" and you can take a listen below to the magic the two create on this contemporary rendition of his 1981 classic.

New Joint: "Quiet Storm" (Smokey Robinson ft. John Legend)

It's been a minute since the legendary Smokey Robinson released some new music and while the famed singer, songwriter, and producer isn't releasing new music per-say, his upcoming duets album Smokey & Friends, due August 19 via Verve Records is just as welcomed in my eyes.

Featuring collaborations with the likes of James Taylor, Sir Elton John, Steven Tyler, Sheryl Crow, Mary J. Blige, John Legend, John Mayer, Miguel, Aloe Blacc, CeeLo, Ledisi and Jessie J, the album pulls from Smokey's vast discography of hits he's written as well as performed.

With that said, the first release from Smokey & Friends is the John Legend assisted ballad "Quiet Storm," which was originally featured on Smokey's 1975 album A Quiet Storm and spawned the phenomena of quiet storm music listening.

Take a listen to "Quiet Storm" via Smokey Robinson and John Legend below and Enjoy!

Remix: "Crusin' (Wet Remix)" (D'Angelo)

D'Angelo's take on the Smokey Robinson classic "Crusin'" was one of the best remakes of the 90s hands down in my book. With that said, a remix of D'Angelo's cover entitled "Crusin' (Wet Remix)" hit the net several years ago and is a sublime sonic mixture of live instrumentation, D'Angelo's original vocals and some electric sounds.

Therefore, take a few minutes and listen to the solidly crafted remix below and Enjoy!

Rare Performance: "Ohh Baby Baby" (Aretha Franklin & Smokey Robinson)

While on Soul Train back during the late 1970s or early 1980s, judging by the fashion going on in the following clip, the Queen of Soul Ms. Aretha Franklin performed an impromptu rendition of The Miracles classic "Ohh Baby Baby."

Seated at the piano with Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin accompanies the duo on the keys while harmonizing perfectly with Smokey's crisp falsetto. While I wished Ms. Franklin would've recorded a rendition of this solo and/or with Smokey, luckily this rare performance clip exists of these two legends cooing effortlessly during this impromptu performance.

With that said, watch their powerful duet on "Ohh Baby Baby" below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day:"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" (The Miracles)

"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" - The Miracles

• Writer: Smokey Robinson
• Producer: Smokey Robinson
• Record Label: Tamla
• Released in 1962 from The Fabulous Miracles
• Peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B Sides

Rare Performance: "Ohh Baby Baby" (Aretha Franklin & Smokey Robinson)

While on Soul Train back during the late 1970s or early 1980s, judging by the fashion going on in the following clip, the Queen of Soul Ms. Aretha Franklin performed an impromptu rendition of The Miracles classic "Ohh Baby Baby."

Seated at the piano with Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin accompanies the duo on the keys while harmonizing perfectly with Smokey's crisp falsetto. While I wished Ms. Franklin would've recorded a rendition of this solo and/or with Smokey, luckily this rare performance clip exists of these two legends cooing effortlessly during this impromptu performance.

With that said, watch their powerful duet on "Ohh Baby Baby" after the jump and Enjoy!

Remix: "Crusin' (Wet Remix)" (D'Angelo)

D'Angelo's take on the Smokey Robinson classic "Crusin'" was one of the best remakes of the 90s hands down in my book. With that said, a remix of D'Angelo's cover entitled "Crusin' (Wet Remix)" hit the net several years ago and is a sublime sonic mixture of live instrumentation, D'Angelo's original vocals and some electric sounds. Take a listen to the solidly crafted remix after the jump and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "The Tracks of My Tears" (The Miracles)

"The Tracks of My Tears" - The Miracles

• Writers: William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr., Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin
• Producer: Smokey Robinson
• Record Label: Tamla
• Released in 1965 from Going to a Go-Go
• Peaked at #2 hit on the R&B singles chart, and  #16 on the Billboard Hot 100

Song of the Day:"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" (The Miracles)

"You've Really Got a Hold on Me" - The Miracles

• Writer: Smokey Robinson
• Producer: Smokey Robinson
• Record Label: Tamla
• Released in 1962 from The Fabulous Miracles
• Peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot R&B Sides

Remix: "Crusin' (Wet Remix)" (D'Angelo)

D'Angelo's take on the Smokey Robinson classic "Crusin'" was one of the best remakes of the 90s hands down in my book. With that said, a remix of D'Angelo's cover entitled "Crusin' (Wet Remix)" hit the net several years ago and is a sublime sonic mixture of live instrumentation, D'Angelo's original vocals and some electric sounds. Take a listen to the solidly crafted remix below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "The Tracks of My Tears" (The Miracles)

"The Tracks of My Tears" - The Miracles

• Writers: William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr., Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin
• Producer: Smokey Robinson
• Record Label: Tamla
• Released in 1965 from "Going to a Go-Go"
• Peaked at #2 hit on the R&B singles chart, and  #16 on the Billboard Hot 100

Song of the Day: "Just To See Her" (Smokey Robinson)

"Just To See Her" - Smokey Robinson

• Writers: Jimmy George & Lou Pardini
• Producers: Peter Bunetta & Rick Chudacoff
• Record Label: Motown
• Released in 1987 from "One Heartbeat"
• Peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the R&B charts

Remix: "Crusin' (Wet Remix)" (D'Angelo)

D'Angelo's take on the Smokey Robinson classic "Crusin'" was one of the best remakes of the 90s hands down in my book. With that said, a remix of D'Angelo's cover entitled "Crusin' (Wet Remix)" hit the net several years ago and is a sublime sonic mixture of live instrumentation, D'Angelo's original vocals and some electric sounds. Take a listen to the solidly crafted remix below and Enjoy!

Song of the Day: "Just To See Her" (Smokey Robinson)

"Just To See Her" - Smokey Robinson

• Writers: Jimmy George & Lou Pardini
• Producers: Peter Bunetta & Rick Chudacoff
• Record Label: Motown
• Released in 1987 from "One Heartbeat"
• Peaked at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the R&B charts

Song of the Day: "The Tracks of My Tears" (The Miracles)

"The Tracks of My Tears" - The Miracles

• Writers: William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr., Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin
• Producer: Smokey Robinson
• Record Label: Tamla
• Released in 1965 from "Going to a Go-Go"
• Peaked at #2 hit on the R&B singles chart, and  #16 on the Billboard Hot 100

Song of the Day: "The Tracks of My Tears" (The Miracles)

"The Tracks of My Tears" - The Miracles

• Writers: William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr., Warren Moore, Marvin Tarplin
• Producer: Smokey Robinson
• Record Label: Tamla
• Released in 1965 from "Going to a Go-Go"
• Peaked at #2 hit on the R&B singles chart, and  #16 on the Billboard Hot 100