Published October 6th 2016 With her breakthrough song ‘Breathe Again’ and a self titled debut album fully filled with love songs, mostly about the lows of love, Toni Braxton was in need of a high. Songwriters penning songs for her second album, in 1995, mainly got the brief that she …
Published July 15th 2016 Today, 15 years ago, a song was released that took the world by storm. It’s not a serious classic, but one that took tongue and cheek to the masses. Yep, on July 15th 1991, “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred was released. Not to anyone’s …
They say it’s hard to make a first impression that lasts.However, 20 years ago R&B group Az Yet made their debut and – even though they’d only had two hit singles – people never fully forgot about them. Az Yet Break Through Song In 1995, the song “Last Night” was …
Published April 30th 2015 It’s exactly 25 years ago since the song “Better The Devil You Know” was released, sung by Kylie Minogue. At the time, I have to admit, I didn’t really notice the impact this single has had on Kylie’s career.. and yes, I call myself a fan. I …
Published March 26 2015 Sometimes all of the knowledge music execs have that should give them the know-how to spot a hit record, doesn’t prevent them from missing a hit from time to time. That’s how B-side songs become unexpected hits. ‘Cos did you know that Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” …
Published March 20, 2015 “I Wanna Sex You Up” was the breakthrough record for R&B group Color Me Badd in 1991. The group was asked to sing on a track for the movie soundtrack “New Jack City”, but funny enough, it wasn’t “I Wanna Sex You Up”. Originally the group …
“Poison” by Bell Biv Devoe never grows old. Although, it did turn 25! New Jack Swing My love for uptempo New Jack Swing and R&B music began with Johnny Gill and Karyn White. They had an energetic beat that would grab you. It stood out, in the late 80s and …
While driving home, I was singing along to “Shiny Happy People” by R.E.M. They played it on the radio. Personally, I’m not a big fan of R.E.M., but this track has always stood out to me as being a bit odd for them. I just think it’s too ‘happy’ for …
I don’t know if this is a global thing, but when the end of the year approaches the radio stations, The Netherlands goes chart crazy. Most radio stations start their countdown to the greatest song of all time. Usually, it’s the public’s favorites – voted for by listeners. And almost …
With Christmas approaching, this is one of those songs that doesn’t bore you.. ok, me then! I love Mariah Carey’s “All I Want For Christmas“! Christmas Classic It’s a real classic. In fact, in the States, this is the most successful Christmas song written since Bing Crosby recorded “Do You …
