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Kevin Alexander's avatar

Great list! In HS, a dated a girl that was very much into R & B and I was...not. Guy's album was a compromise record and got a ton of airplay when we'd drive around together. It's fantastic. "Groove Me" is good, but my fave is "I Like."

"Feels Good" and "Rub You the Right Way" are both all-timers.

Thanks for the bolt of early morning energy and trip down memory lane!

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Matt Fish's avatar

Always a pleasure Kevin! “I Like” is also a jam. Love it :)

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Dan Pal's avatar

Love that Al. B. Sure song! Meshell Ndegeocello did a great cover of it in 2018. https://open.spotify.com/track/344tE4t3xgSBm5D3diDh8U?si=695cbdc51cfb4142

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Matt Fish's avatar

I will check this out in transit tonight. Thanks Dan! :)

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Jon's avatar

So many cool memories here. They all come flooding back. Ace

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Matt Fish's avatar

Awesome! Cheers Jon :)

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David Perlmutter's avatar

I so agree with this listing. These are indeed the master vocalists, groups and producers of this subgenre.

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Matt Fish's avatar

Thanks David! :)

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Andres's avatar

Great selection! I love New Jack Swing with a vengeance. While I knew most of these tracks, there are some I didn't, or haven't heard in a very long time. I can't wait to get into them properly!

Of the ones I knew, my favourite is "I Want Her" by Keith Sweat. That entire album is so good!

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Matt Fish's avatar

Thanks Andres! There are so many more that I could’ve added, perhaps a Part II coming at some point later this year.

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Andres's avatar

That’d be cool!

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