R&B Album Swap

Arya Stark · 04-29-2014, 02:46 PM

Might participate in this one :]

djchameleon · 04-29-2014, 06:15 PM

Well jump on back in. You have time though. Usually a week or two to get back with the review. I am not a Nazi about it like others are.

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-13-2014, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

Idk I would still consider her the Queen of R&B in the same way that R. Kelly goes around with his self proclaimed Pied Piper of R&B title. Who else do you think would even fit that title for Queen of R&B? Also how are you making the distinction between hip hop soul and rhythm and blues? I feel like it's the same thing.

I guess it is my pick next.

I know I wanted to listen to a Mya album but I had such a hard time deciding between her self titled debut and Fear of Flying which was her second album but equally as good if I remember correctly.

I may just end up listening to both but for the purpose of this thread. Let's go with the debut.

Mýa - Mýa

"What Cha Say"
"Movin' On"
"Baby It's Yours"
"Keep On Lovin' Me"
"It's All About Me" (featuring Sisqó)
"If You Died I Wouldn't Cry Cause You Never Loved Me Anyway"
"We're Gonna Make Ya Dance"
"If You Were Mine"
"Bye Bye" (featuring Missy Elliott)
"Anytime You Want Me"
"Don't Be Afraid"
"My First Night with You"
"Movin' On (Remix)" (featuring Silkk the Shocker)

btw had to toss in this music video because it brings back the nostalgic feels.

Yea this definitly brings back some nostalgic lol This album is underrated

This is a pretty fun funky R&B album. The production is the highlight of the album for me.

Highlights/Favorites: Movin On, It is All About Me (THAT VIDEO!!! LOL), Keep On Lovin Me, Anytime You Want Me,

I miss Mya. She is a really underrated dancer. I think she is one of the best dancers of her era/generation. She is a trained dancer. She doesn't have the best voice but her voice fits well with her music and she is beautiful!

djchameleon · 05-14-2014, 06:16 AM

It was so hard for me to get through this album. I start and stopped it a couple of times before I finished it off.

The only highlight to me is the production. Also, this must have been my first time listening to a Mya album all the way through but it just did nothing for me.

I feel like I may have to get her more recent material and work backwards hopefully she grew over the years artistically and isn't this lackluster. I feel like her hit singles are a bit deceiving especially when that's all I know from her. I won't completely cast her aside just yet but her debut album isn't a good first impression on me.

It's your turn to pick the next album. Not sure if Sugar has time or not to get her review in. I don't know if you want to wait another day or two before we move on.

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-16-2014, 01:24 PM

^ I agree with your opinion on Mya.

Mya discography overall is not the greatest. However, she is a fantastic dancer and tap dancer. She is also good with laying down hooks for guest appearances on rap songs. I like her because she is sweet and is a great dancer. She doesn't really seem to care about the charts and does her own thing.

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-16-2014, 01:38 PM

Jodeci- Forever My Lady

Released May 28, 1991

Tracklist:
1. Stay
2. Come & Talk To Me
3. Forever My Lady
4. I'm Still Waiting
5. U & I
6. Interlude (553-Nasty)
7. My Phone
8. Gotta Love
9. Play Thang
10. It's Alright
11. Treat U
12. Xs We Share

I LOVE me some Jodeci. This band is crazy good. It's sad that their drug problems got in the way of their talents. I think they are better than Boys II Men (although I do like Boys II Men to). They played all the instruments in their songs as well as the production and songwriting. I will come back with my review.

djchameleon · 05-17-2014, 05:36 PM

I groaned just seeing their name and I'm not sure why. I'm going to have to fight against that bias because in all honest I have never listened to one of their albums before.

~~Soulflower~~ · 05-17-2014, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

I groaned just seeing their name and I'm not sure why. I'm going to have to fight against that bias because in all honest I have never listened to one of their albums before.

LOL You groaned because of their name?

You have to listen to this album. This is their best album in my opinion. Jodeci has a really good discography and they are crazy underrated.

If they did not allow their drug problems/antics to get in the way, they probably would get more props as a band.

djchameleon · 05-17-2014, 06:52 PM

I have a negative association with Jodeci and can't remember why so yes just seeing their name triggered my groan.

I will give them a chance though.

~~Soulflower~~ · 06-17-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by realtalk92

Jodeci- Forever My Lady

Released May 28, 1991

Tracklist:
1. Stay
2. Come & Talk To Me
3. Forever My Lady
4. I'm Still Waiting
5. U & I
6. Interlude (553-Nasty)
7. My Phone
8. Gotta Love
9. Play Thang
10. It's Alright
11. Treat U
12. Xs We Share

I LOVE me some Jodeci. This band is crazy good. It's sad that their drug problems got in the way of their talents. I think they are better than Boys II Men (although I do like Boys II Men to). They played all the instruments in their songs as well as the production and songwriting. I will come back with my review.

This is a great album and a classic! I think this is a must have if you love the new jack swing/ 90's R&B era. Jodeci is really underrated as a band. Unfornately due to drug problems and other related controversies, they don't get their just due. Regardless they are a great band and in my opinion was better than Boys II Men during this period because they had the full package. They wrote, produced and played all the instruments for there music.
Devante Swing is really underrated as a songwriter and musician.
Review time!

Highlights and favorites: Stay, Come& Talk to Me, Forever My Lady, I'm Still Waiting, Play Thang, Its Alright, Treat U, X's we share

1. Stay- Great song and classic!
2. Come and Talk to Me- This is probably Jodeci's most well known song and is without a doubt a R&B classic. The vocals are great the production is good.

I prefer the remix although I like the original version as well.

3.Forever My Lady- Great song and classic!
4. I'm Still Waiting- This is my favorite Jodeci song of all time. I love the production and KC's vocals are amazing. The harmonization are really good to. They are everything!
5. U and I-
6. Interlude- Dalvin and KC duet battle, pretty cool
7. My Phone- Nice song, the harmonization and singing is great. It sounds like they are channeling Bobby Brown.
8. Gotta Love- Another fun new jack swing cut, great production

9. Play Thang- This is a great New Jack Swing dance song.
10. It's Alright- Great dance production/ New Jack Swing cut
11. Treat U- Very eclectic production, great song to dance to and the vocals are fun
12. Xs We Share- great song, eclectic production, and great vocals.

Pretty solid album

Wish they straighten up and come out with a new album

05-16-2014, 01:24 PM	#145 (permalink)
~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	^ I agree with your opinion on Mya. Mya discography overall is not the greatest. However, she is a fantastic dancer and tap dancer. She is also good with laying down hooks for guest appearances on rap songs. I like her because she is sweet and is a great dancer. She doesn't really seem to care about the charts and does her own thing.

05-16-2014, 01:38 PM	#146 (permalink)
~~Soulflower~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,304	Jodeci- Forever My Lady Released May 28, 1991 Tracklist: 1. Stay 2. Come & Talk To Me 3. Forever My Lady 4. I'm Still Waiting 5. U & I 6. Interlude (553-Nasty) 7. My Phone 8. Gotta Love 9. Play Thang 10. It's Alright 11. Treat U 12. Xs We Share I LOVE me some Jodeci. This band is crazy good. It's sad that their drug problems got in the way of their talents. I think they are better than Boys II Men (although I do like Boys II Men to). They played all the instruments in their songs as well as the production and songwriting. I will come back with my review.