‘Til The Morning
eOne – November 8th!
His debut and now classic album “Make It Last Forever” sold more than three million copies, producing four R&B hit singles, including “I Want Her,” which also landed at #5 on the Pop charts. The album stats also include a nomination for the 1989 Soul Train Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Song of the Year award. Keith Sweat has delivered five straight #1 albums, selling a worldwide total of 25 million records. His self-titled 1996 effort, Keith Sweat, gained quadruple platinum status. His critically acclaimed collaboration with fellow superstars Gerald LeVert and Johnny Gill on the double platinum LSG, was launched a decade after he first landed in the music business. He has thrived as one of Atlanta’s first record industry moguls, building his own recording studio and discovering new artists such as Silk and Kut Klose. In recent years Keith Sweat’s Platinum House, yielded #1 ranking on the Centric network – of which, he was Creator and Executive Producer. On the cusp of his third decade in the spotlight, Sweat has almost become a genre unto himself, his pleading ballads a mainstay of radio’s “Quiet Storm” format. As if in acknowledgement of that, Sweat hosts the #1 night time nationally syndicated radio show, “The Sweat Hotel”. The live call-in program boasts 3 million listeners exchanging dialogue with Keith about majors of the heart.
Now back with his eleventh album “Til’ The Morning” (eOne), Keith is ready to reign at the top of the charts once again! The album starts with the mid-tempo “Candy Store,” a jam about being back in the day, reminiscing about meeting your first love. The late great R&B crooner Gerald LeVert appears on “Knew It All Along” along with LSG‘s third member, Johnny Gill. A song about letting a woman know she deserves better than the guy she’s currently dating. “High As The Sun” without a doubt the albums highlight joint and classic Keith Sweat. A romantic baby making ballad, where there is even a reference to another Keith Sweat classic when he sings the line “Who can do it like me…Nobody.” A song any real Keith Sweat fan will appreciate and listen to regularly, once again showing why this man is still here making new music over 20 years after his debut! “Make You Say Ooh,” another baby making classic Keith Sweat joint, by the title it’s self explanatory. The man proves he hasn’t lost a beat when it comes to delivering great R&B bedroom music! Who would of ever pictured T-Pain on a Keith Sweat album, well don’t give the side-eye just yet, “To The Middle” is yet another highlight from “Til’ The Morning,” certified as the only party track on the album, it doesn’t take anything away from the album and adds a great up-tempo addition that will get any party started! The album track, need I say it again? Another highlight from the album, a quiet storm jam about keeping your lady happy until the morning. Although he doesn’t duet on the track, JOE pops up on “One on One” on backgrounds, adding an even better addition to the song. However it’s “My Valentine” where one of our favs Coko (SWV) duets with Keith and the only thing I could think of when the song was playing, is how bad I miss 90′s R&B! From the moment you hear Coko‘s beautiful run in the beginning, you know it’s about to be on! A song about deciding to commit to one, “Are you ready to be my valentine, I’m talking about being my wife. I need you in my life forever,” Keith asks in the hook. A musical match made in heaven!
In case it’s not obvious by my review, “Keith Sweat’s “Til’ The Morning” is a must own for the millions of Keith Sweat fans out there, but even more so an important addition to any music collection of great R&B. Over 20 years later and this album sounds just as good as his debut “Make It Last Forever” which by many is one of the best if not the best R&B album from the 80′s! Make sure you pick up the new album in Stores and on iTunes November 8th!
– Mr. UBG
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Singersroom Acoustic Conversation Series Featuring Tyrese!
Last week, our partner site Singersroom.com held their fifth instillation of Acoustic Conversation. This particular event featured actor, author and singing sensation Tyrese. BoConcept was the venue of choice in New York City and the liquor sponsor for the evening was Martini Moscato d’Asti.
From beginning till end, Tyrese in true form and fashion managed to captivate the audience (filled with many screaming female fans). He kicked off his acoustic set with his debut single “Stay” backed by three vocalists from the gospel group Livre (MBK Entertainment). The single resonates pure old-school R&B which many of Tyrese‘ fans will admit that the music industry is missing today. Although “Stay” was the only song performed from the forthcoming album “Open Invitation,” Tyrese managed to plug his new album numerous times throughout his set. “Open Invitation” arrives in stores and iTunes on November 1st. Other songs performed by the singer included his hits “Signs of Love Making,” “Sweet Lady” and more.
The evening of soulful singing also included Tyrese introducing a new artist that he’s working with named Leon Timbo. The acoustic set was followed by a very entertaining question and answer segment that really engaged the fans and audience in attendance. All in all, those in attendance were left wanting more. Tyrese definitely assured the fans that they are in store for a nice surprise with his new album which is being distributed by EMI via own label Voltron Records. Full of many new producers and songwriters, “Open Invitation” definitely seems as the perfect stocking stuffer just in time for the holiday season.
- JDot. (UrbanBridgez.com)
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“The Thing”
(Universal Pictures)
In Theaters Now!
Whether you are a fan of the John Carpenter film or not, “The Thing (Universal Pictures)” (opened at #3 this past-weekend) is a must-see! The movie is shot as a prequel and you will definitely get the films tag line “it’s not human yet” within the first 30 minutes of the film.
At an Antarctica research site, the discovery of an alien craft leads to a confrontation between graduate student Kate Lloyd and scientist Dr. Sander Halvorson. While Dr. Halvorson keeps to his research, Kate partners with Sam Carter, a helicopter pilot, to pursue the alien life form.
The movie is filled with various favorite actors from Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Oz, GI Joe, Lost) to Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Final Destination 3) and Joel Edgerton (Warrior). Oh, and for those curious about the typical horror film standard, “no the black character does not die first.”
The producers did not slack in the CGI department either. The special effects used for “The Thing” is out of this world and you will definitely jump out of your seat a few times before the movie’s conclusion. With a great story build-up and nice climax, “The Thing” is definitely a movie to see for horror fans and suspense thriller fans alike. Despite some predictable scenes (which are hard to escape when following the horror format), the movie is definitely up to par with other horror/action films and its theatrical release is just in time for Halloween. The movie is filled with scenes that “trick” your mind as to where The Thing is next and the “treat” is that you are in store for 103 minutes of non-stop thrill.
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