I’m So Excited – The Pointer Sisters Lyrics
29 Jun 2011


Album: So Excited!
Genre: R&B
Lyrics by: June, Anita, Ruth Pointer, Trevor Lawrence
Length: 4:25
Label: Planet Records
Release Date: 1982

Sisters Bonnie, Ruth, June and Anita Pointer formed the soul group, The Pointer Sisters in 1971. The group was inspired on singers like Aretha Franklin. The sisters drifted apart quickly seven years later when Bonnie decided to continue her career alone.

Together got their first hit with the single “Yes, We can can”, a cover version of the song by Allen Toussaint in 1973. Without Bonnie, the attention was focused on her so the rest of the sisters released the single “Fire”, a version performed by Bruce Springsteen and a song that represented their return.

This single ushered in a new road by introducing a urban style. The hit I’m so excited is one of these singles written by the Ruth, June and Anita together to Trevor Lawerence.

I’m so excited was included into the album So Excited! in 1982 and two years later, on the record “Break Out” when was included a remix version.

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Independent Women (Part I) – Destiny’s Child Lyrics
26 May 2010


Album: Suvivor, Charlie’s Angels
Genre: R&B, Soundtrack
Lyrics by: Beyoncé, Cory Rooney, Sam Barnes, Jean-Claude Olivier
Released: October, 2000

Independent Women (Part 1) was selected as the lead single of the third album by the popular group Destiny’s Child. The r&b song also was used as a cover on the film adaptation of Charlie’s Angels directed by McG and starred by Cameron Diaz, Lucy LIu, Drew Barrymore, Bill Murray and Sam Rockwell. Independent Women received certified Gold in UK and was on the top ten position in other countries like Australia, Canada, Italy, Norway and New Zealand. This record included other hits like: Survivor, Nasty Girl and Emotion. In fact, the group received three Grammy Award nominations for Best R&B Song, Best R&B Album and Best R&B Performance. Destiny’s Child formed by Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, LeToya, LaTavia Roberson, Farrah Franklin was active from 1997 to 2006.

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One Sweet Day – Mariah Carey And Boyz II Men Lyrics
28 Apr 2010


Album: Daydream
Genre: R&B
Lyrics by: Mariah Carey, Nathan Morris, Walter Afanasieff, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, Wanya MOrris
Released: November, 1995

This song has the record of the most weeks at No. 1 with 16 week in that position. One Sweet Day was performed by Mariah and Boyz II Men, and it was included into Carey’s fifth studio album titled Daydream. The single was released in November, 1995. The R&B song has been ranked at #29 on Billboard’s Hot 100 All Time Top Songs. Mariah got certified Gold in Norway and certified Platinum in Australia, New Zealand and United States. One Sweet Day has sold more than 2,2 million copies around the world. The lyrics was inspired by the death of  David Cole, a record producer who died of spinal meningitis at the age of 23. The whole album is also ranked on the top of the best-selling albums of all times with more than 25 million copies sold worldwide. This record included other popular titles like: Fantasy, Always Be My Baby, Forever and Underneath the Stars. Carey is going to release her Second Christmas Album in 2010.

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All Around The World – Lisa Stansfield Lyrics
15 Apr 2010


Album: Affection
Genre: R&B
Lyrics by: Lisa Stansfield, Andy Morris, Ian Devaney
Released: October, 1989

All Around the World is considered the signature song by the English  singer Lisa Stansfield. The song is one of the most popular ones in 80s, and it reached the peak position at #1 both in UK and U.S. Charts. All Around the World was co-written by Lisa Stansfield, Andy Morris and Ian Devaney. The single was included in her debut album titled Affection in 1989. It received certified Gold in Austria, Sweden and Germany, and it has sold more than 1,200 million copies sold. This record also included other well-known singles like: You Can’t Deny It, Live Together and What I Did I Do to You. Stansfield released her last album six years ago.

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Saving All My Love For You – Whitney Houston Lyrics
10 Apr 2010


Album: Whitney Houston
Genre: R&b
Lyrics by: Gerry Goffin, Michael Masser
Released: August, 1995

Due to the 25th anniversary of the debut album by the great singer Whitney Houston, the one was re-released at the beginning of this year. This record won many Awards among them: Favorite female artist, best female video, Oustading video performance and new black artist. This successful album has sold more than 15,000 million copies sold. The record had hit singles like: You Give Love, How Will I Know, Greatest Love of All, All at Once and Saving All My Love for You that won as Best Favorite R&B song. This single received certifed gold both in UK and U.S. Houston has announced a series of concerts throught Paris, Manchester and Glasgow but she was hospitalized due to a respiratory infection. Yesterday, She arrived London in good healthy, and she is preparing all the details for her next week concerts.

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Waterfalls – TLC Lyrics
30 Mar 2010


Album: CrazySexyCool
Genre: R&B
Lyrics by: Marqueze Etheridge, Organized Noize, Lisa Lopes
Released: May, 1995

One the most remarkable singles by the popular trio TLC is Waterfalls which was included in the album CrazySexyCool in May, 1995. Waterfalls got a certified Gold in Germany, silver in UK and Platinum in U.S. for more than 1,300 million copies sold. This album won Gramy Awards for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, Record of the Year for Waterfalls, and Best R&B Album. The trio has anounced its return, however it hasn’t know details about a 2010 album.

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Don’t Forget About Us – Mariah Carey Lyrics
8 Feb 2010


Album: The Emancipation of Mimi
Genre: R&B
Lyrics by: Mariah Carey, Johntá Austin, Bryan-Michael Cox, Jermanien Dupri
Released: December, 2005

 Into her ultra platinum edition of The Emancipation of Mimi album, Mariah Carey released this song in December, 2005. The one got certified platinum for more than 1 million copies sold. Carey won many awards for this material among them; Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. This material included other popular singles like: Mine Again, We Belong Together, Shake it Off and Get Your Number. This month, she has released a new compilation album with different romantic ballads with singles like: Hero, Vision of Love, Always be my baby, Dreamlover, Endless Love featuring Luther Vandross, My All, One Sweet Day featuring Boyz II Men and I’ll Be There featuring Trey Lorenz.

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How Deep Is Your Love – Dru Hill Feat. Redman Lyrics
18 Nov 2009


Album: Enter the Dru
Genre: R&B
Released: 1998

How Deep is Your Love was the most important single into the second studio album by the group Dru Hill. The one was featuring rapper Redman and reached the number one position on U.S. Billobard R&B Chart. It also was used as a cover on the action comedy film Rush Hours starring Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. Other remarkable single of this group are: In my Bed, Never make a Promise and Wild Wild West. They have annnounced a new album which be titled InDRUpendence Day. The one will include songs like: Loose, Rain, Rule the World, State of Emergency, Making Luv, She wants me and Right to remain Silent. The former members of the group were Woody (James Green) and Scola (Rufus Waller).

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Because of You – 98 Degrees Lyrics
12 Nov 2009


Album: 98 Degrees and Rising
Genre: R&B
writers: Anders Bagge, Patrick Tucker, Christina Karlsson, Arntor Birgisson
Released: September, 1998

98 Degrees was an American band formed in 1997. The one whose members were the brothers Nic and Drew lachey, Jeff Timmons and Justin Jeffre was active to 2002. During that period of time they sold more than 10 million records around the world and released ten studios albums. Among this materials they relesed their single Because of You that got Platinum certified in December 1998. This single made part of the second studio album titled 98 Degrees and Rising that went 4x platinum certified and included a cover of Michael Jackson’s song “She’s Out of My Life”.

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