Stream Legendary Melvin Riley’s New Double Album ‘NO AI’

From signing to MCA Records at 19 to having his “Oh Sheila” jacket enshrined in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Melvin Riley has spent decades shaping R&B culture.

The Ready For The World front-man is back with “NO AI,” a bold 19-track double album taking a direct stand for real music in a digital age.

Having earned four simultaneous #1 Billboard hits across four different charts in his career, Melvin‘s’s latest milestone includes breaking the Top 10 on iTunes with this new album, showing that his signature blend of funk, R&B, and raw vocal power is as relevant as ever.

“This album is about bringing the heart back to music,” states Melvin Riley. “Every note, every lyric, every melody comes from a real place.”

From classics like “Oh Sheila,” “Love You Down,” and “Tonight,” to a sound that influenced artists including Usher, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Jodeci, and Trey Songz, Riley is issuing a bold declaration: authenticity never goes out of style.

Melvin Riley is the lead vocalist, co-founder, and principal songwriter behind the legendary multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated, and American Music Award-winning group Ready For The World.

Melvin Riley‘s influence continues to resonate throughout the industry.

The journey began in Flint, Michigan, where Ready For The World emerged from local high school talent shows before signing with MCA Records at just 19 years old.

Their rapid rise led to chart success, international touring with Luther Vandross, and decades of sold-out performances that connected with audiences around the world.

UB Celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Ready For The World last year with a special R&B Bridgez.

Today, Melvin Riley continues to write, record, and perform, carrying forward a legacy that remains woven into the fabric of R&B.

“Stream NO AI!”

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