In 1984, Michael Jackson shattered expectations and set a record that still stands today: the most Grammy Award nominations in a single year. Garnering an incredible 12 nominations, Jackson’s sweep was fueled by the explosive success of his iconic album Thriller, a project that redefined pop music and elevated himContinue Reading
Back in 1978, Michael Henderson dropped a smooth bomb on the R&B world with “Take Me I’m Yours” — and let’s be real, it’s still one of the coldest slow jams to ever slide out a speaker. This ain’t just music you play; this is a vibe you feel inContinue Reading
Tomi Jenkins is more than just a voice in one of the most iconic funk bands of all time—he is a musical architect whose tenor vocals, visionary songwriting, and electrifying stage presence helped shape the very sound of modern funk. As a founding member of Cameo, Jenkins played a centralContinue Reading
By Doug D. Sims You may not know Bernard Wright by name—but if you’ve ever bobbed your head to a soulful sample in a hip-hop track or caught a groove in an old-school jam, you’ve probably felt his influence. Wright was a keyboard virtuoso, a jazz-funk innovator, and a low-keyContinue Reading
Few tracks capture the essence of early 1990s acid jazz as vividly as “Stay This Way” by The Brand New Heavies. Released as part of their self-titled 1990 debut album, and later re-released as a single in 1992 featuring the powerhouse vocals of N’Dea Davenport, the song stands as aContinue Reading
R&B fans have been treated to something truly special with the release of “Can’t Wait”, a sultry, disco-infused single that marks the exciting collaboration between two powerhouse artists, Eric Benét and Keri Hilson. This track, released on April 25, 2025, is the first of many anticipated pairings on Benét’s upcomingContinue Reading
By Doug D. Sims for Liquid Lounge Radio Back in ’92, when the streets were bumpin’ New Jack Swing and every ride had a tape deck full of groove, Ralph Tresvant dropped a gem that flew under the radar but still glimmers with soul: “Money Can’t Buy You Love.” FreshContinue Reading
By Doug D. Sims | Liquid Lounge Radio In an era when glittering synthesizers and shoulder-pad swagger defined the soundscape of urban radio, a band from Crownsville, Maryland quietly broke through the noise with raw talent, tight grooves, and a whole lot of heart. That band was Starpoint — aContinue Reading
How Jam & Lewis Redefined R&B with a Drum Machine and a Dream In 1984, a sultry, synth-laced slow jam slipped onto airwaves and into the hearts of R&B lovers. “No One’s Gonna Love You” by The S.O.S. Band wasn’t just another soulful ballad—it was a blueprint for the futureContinue Reading
Rae Khalil slid through CRYBABY with heat, but “CARPINTERIA” is that track that really sticks. It’s smooth, grown, and grounded—Rae’s voice floats over this wavy, ocean-side beat like incense smoke, and then Freddie Gibbs drops in with that signature grit to seal the deal. It’s real soulful meets street wise.Continue Reading