Avant & Keke Wyatt Put the Love Back in R&B with "You & I"

Now THIS is what I am talking about!!! We haven't really heard any R&B duets like this since the early 00s and who other to bring it back than Avant and Keke Wyatt? With R&B hits like "Nothing In This World" and their beautiful cover of Rene & Angela's "My First Love", the duo have team up again with this beautiful release.

You can now catch Keke on the TvOne's R&B Divas along with Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert (lead singer from Brownstone), Monifah and Syleena Johnson. Avant reportedly is releasing a new album next year in 2013. If this single is any indication of what his new album will sound like, I can't wait! Feels good hearing singers singing about love again. Just what the R&B game has been missing.

What do you think of "You and I"?

Tamia Speaks on "Beautiful Surprise", Marriage to Grant Hill & Basketball Wives

Canadian R&B starlet Tamia spoke with The Huffington Post recently concerning her latest single, "Beautiful Surprise", her marriage to NBA player Grant Hill, and her views on the popular television reality series Basketball Wives...

New Music: Usher "Climax" [AUDIO]

Usher's back with a new single that he released on Valentine's Day entitled, "Climax". He sings this R&B jam in a falsetto over producer Diplo's dope intertwining of synthesizers and proves that he can still make that baby-making music.  Take a listen below.

I think it sounds pretty good. I guess Usher decided to jump on the falsetto wave also to prove that The Dream, Robin Thicke, Lloyd and The Weeknd aren't only cats who can woo the ladies with that El Debarge magic! No album release date has been released, but we'll keep you posted.

New Video: Tyrese "Nothing On You"

Tyrese has released the video to his latest single, "Nothing On You", from his Open Invitation album. The Matt Alozon directed video features the beautiful and ageless Chilli (from TLC) as his leading lady. Watch the video after the break!

Al B Sure, El Debarge, Luther Ingram & Barry White Perform "Secret Garden" Live at Soul Train Awards (1991)

I ran across this vintage video on YouTube of the R&B singers Al B. Sure!, Luther Ingram, El Debarge, and Barry White singing their classic hit "Secret Garden" at the 1991 Soul Train Awards. This song was a smash hit off of Quincy Jones 1989 album release, Back on the Block, and is the epitome of sensual seduction. The album earned Jones seven Grammys including Album of the Year. Check their performance out after the break!

Song of the Day: Troop 'I Will Always Love You"

I was trying to think of a song to post in honor of Valentine's Day and couldn't think of a particular one since there are so many! For some reason this hit by 80s R&B group, Troop, came to me.  I loved this song and there whole Attitude album along with their other hits "Spread My Wings" and their cover of The Jackson's "All I Do I Think of You." This song takes you back to that puppy and high school love. Listen and enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Top 25 Freakiest Songs: R&B Edition!

We've comprised a list of the Top 25 freakiest R&B songs. See what songs made the list after the break!

Throwback: Eric Benet ft/ Tamia - Spend My Life With You

This one goes out to all the couples who will be celebrating their love tomorrow on Valentine's Day. The Grammy-nominated song remains a favorite among couples and is often used in weddings. This song is one of my all-time favorite duets. It was released towards the end of the 90s and was the last of the R&B classics that we remember from back when. Don't you miss love songs like this?

Eric Benet "Real Love" [VIDEO]

Silky R&B crooner, Eric Benet, has a new video out for his single, "Real Love." Check it out after the break!

Song of the Day!

Who remembers this 1999 hit from these two?  Some years ago, before Trey Songz chart-topping hit, "Can't Be Friends", everyone was rocking to this breakup anthem. This song was in heavy rotation and reached #1 on the R&B charts. A lot of people could relate because it's about a couple who's broken up, but can't seem to go back to how things used to be because they're still in love with each other. Sigh...we've all been there before!

This song came at the last of the pure R&B years as we remember it. Before the takeover of the whole Hip-Hop and R&B label that songs today are labeled as. Pure R&B songs today are labeled as either "Adult R&B" or "Neo-Soul". BRING BACK REAL R&B!

Song of The Day!

Here's a R&B classic from the legendary soul singer, Al Green. "Let's Stay Together" is one of Al Green's most notable singles. This love song was #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 and R&B charts back in 1971 from the album with the same name and is still thriving today.

"Let's Stay Together" is probably one of the most sampled and covered songs in the history of R&B. It's been covered by Roberta Flack, Margie Joseph, Tina Turner, Boyz II Men, Donny Osmond, Michael Bolton, Issac Hayes, Robin Thicke and several others. It has also been featured in numerous commercials, TV shows, and movies. It has also been named one of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time by Rolling Stones.

From the first chords of this song, to the last adlibs, you can't help but tap your foot, dance or sing along. I wonder if he knew how big of a hit he was actually recording when he was in the studio back in the 70s. I love good music.

Throwback Video: Pebbles & Babyface "Love Makes Things Happen"

Raise your hand if you remember this 1990 classic slow jam! This is one of my absolute favorite RnB duets of all time! You have the beautiful and talented singer, Pebbles combined with the smooth and musically talented Babyface together singing about the rollercoaster ride of love. 

I love the whole concept and storyline of this video. Videos like this one makes me miss the days when singers actually sung without being naked and sexually explicit. It's simple, classy, and enhances the song really well. We haven't heard from these two in a while, but this song right here is always in rotation on my iPod. Enjoy!

Song of The Day!

I'm taking you back today, to that old-school Memphis-Stax sound. This RnB classic, "Gee Whiz (Look at His Eyes)" by Carla Thomas was a chart topping hit in 1961. Although it received lukewarm reviews at first, it took off after being distributed by Atlantic Records. Even Thomas, herself, was surprised at it's success. She's quoted as saying, "The record was young-sounding, romantic and it expressed what a lot of people wanted to say at that age, but still, I was surprised at how well it did."  


"Gee Whiz" is an example of young, romantic love which I think a lot of people can relate to. Being that she's from Memphis, like me, I can appreciate this song even more. Enjoy!

Song of The day!

Listen to this soulful classic off of The O'Jay's debut album, The O'Jay's in Philadephia released in 1969. Something about their music that just changes your whole mood. This song is rather provocative if you pay attention to the lyrics lol, but singers back in the way had of way of saying what they wanted to do with you without being crass and vulgar. I miss that. They can teach these young singers a thing or two.

Song of the Day!

I don't think there's a more sexier song to sing to your man than this sultry classic right here. Listen to "Inside My Love" by the late Minnie Riperton from her album Adventures in Paradise in '75. This song has been sampled by artists Chante Moore and Trina Broussard. It was also sampled by producer Timbaland for Aaliyah's "Heartbroken" off of her One In a Million album. I'm always partial to the originals though. Enjoy!