Nicole Brito, Author at Parle Mag

“September” by Earth, Wind & Fire – The Nostalgic Classic Revisited

I looked up “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire on Spotify, prior to writing this, strictly out of curiosity. I wanted to see how many times it had been streamed. …

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A Classic Revisited: “Make It Last Forever” by Keith Sweat & Jacci McGhee

Although Keith Sweat had bops, on bops, on bops, “Make It Last Forever” made the list not only because it’s the title track on his debut, but because it’s a…

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“Real Love” by Mary J. Blige – The Classic Revisited

Y’all knew this one was coming. This song is so important to the 90s R&B movement. I know Mary is still searching for her “Real Love” in this song, and…

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A Big Luther Classic Revisited: “Never Too Much” by Luther Vandross

I’m a fan of Luther Vandross all around, but especially big Luther. That’s the time when he was really churning out the hits, and “Never Too Much” is no exception.…

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“Weak” by SWV – Those Sisters Absolutely Brought It On This Classic Song!

“Weak” is the song that EVERY Black Girl will sing at the top of their lungs when they’re in LOVE, LOVE. It’s an anthem at this point. I specifically remember…

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A Classic Revisited: “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye

“I been really tryyyyyyyyyying baby…” Now Marvin Gaye know he ain’t have to try that hard, he was a whole sex symbol with a voice that made panties drop with…

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A Classic Revisited: “I Wanna Be Down” by Brandy

“I would like to get to know if I could be, the kind of girl that you could be down for…” Yes Sis! Get straight to the point! No use…

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A Classic Revisited: “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By”

My teenage self wanted somebody to have a “Love Jones for my body and my skin tone so bad!” “I’ll Be There for You/You’re All I Need to Get By”…

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A Classic Revisited: “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson

Clearly, I didn’t choose “Rock With You” by Michael Jackson only for his fit. One of the main reasons I did is because it’s one of the SMOOTHEST records you…

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A Classic Revisited: Back Yard BBQ Must Have – “Before I Let Go” by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

Before I Let Go Maze featuring Frankie Beverly

If your childhood was as blessed as mine, when you were younger and “Before I Let Go” by Maze featuring Frankie Beverly came on at the cookout, you would automatically…

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