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
In a time when R&B often swings between toxic tweets and trap drums, Glenn Lewis’s “Don’t You Forget It” reminds us what real love songs used to sound like—and still should. Released in 2002, this slow-burn soul classic feels more relevant than ever in 2025, especially as Gen Z andContinue Reading
By Doug D. Sims Over two decades later, Dave Hollister’s “Take Care Of Home” still hits like a hard truth whispered over brown liquor and vinyl crackle. In 2025, it feels less like a throwback and more like a reminder—of a time when R&B wasn’t afraid to be grown, accountable,Continue Reading
Muni Long’s music is a study in vulnerability—open-eyed, heart-first, and crafted with pure honesty. Her evolution as an artist has been one of radical self-revelation, tracing back to her early YouTube days when she captivated audiences as a teenager by singing the dictionary. Even then, she had the uncanny abilityContinue Reading
When Earth, Wind & Fire dropped “In the Stone” in 1979, they weren’t just making music—they were making a statement. Off their I Am album, this joint comes in strong with blasting horns, rich vocals, and that signature EWF groove that hits your soul and lifts your spirit. Written byContinue Reading