Tag Archives: black male singers

On Traveling

Posted on October 29, 2010 by tlewisisdope

My thoughts on traveling and the phrasing of black male singers.
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Posted in Music | Tagged Aaron Hall, black male singers, Bobby Brown, Darien Brockington, Donell Jones, Eric Benet, Eric Roberson, iPod, Keith Sweat, new jack swing, phrasing, R. Kelly, R&B. Stevie Wonder, Rahsaan Patterson, soul, Tank, Teddy Riley, Tevin Campbell, tone, traveling | 2 Comments

Gettin’ My Review On: Trey Songz’ Ready

Posted on September 11, 2009 by tlewisisdope

Trey Songz is the most frustrating R&B star to emerge this decade. He possesses a piercing tenor and an instantly recognizable vocal presence, something his contemporaries (from Mario to Chris Brown to Ne-Yo) probably wish they had. And when he … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged black male singers, Chris Brown, Mario, Ne-Yo, Popmatters, R&B, ready, Trey Day, Trey Songz | 2 Comments

Best of the Rest: Tank’s So Many Times

Posted on August 16, 2009 by tlewisisdope

Any number of songs from Tank’s three studio albums could have made this list. That’s how deep – and dope – Tank’s catalog is. It’s a crime that he’s not a bigger star. I chose So Many Times because I … Continue reading →

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Chico DeBarge Is BACK….Finally!

Posted on June 1, 2009 by tlewisisdope

Chico DeBarge will release his new album on July 12!!!! In the late 90s, Chico DeBarge was more or less my favorite black male singer not Rahsaan Patterson. For me, he was D’Angelo without the unnecessary pretention and grandiose self-obsession. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged black male singers, chico debarge, D'Angelo, Long Time No See, neo-soul, Rahsaan Patterson, soul, The Game | 1 Comment

Best of the Rest: Usher’s Separated

Posted on October 25, 2008 by tlewisisdope

Like Brandy, Usher makes fantastic single choices most of the time. But the biggest mistake he made in his career was not making Separated a single. In fact, the song only appears on the UK version of 8701. Separated is … Continue reading →

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