A$AP Rocky and Rihanna Release “DMB (Dats Mah Bitch)” Music Video
A$AP Rocky first released a teaser for the “DMB (Dat’s Mah Bitch)” music video which is a collaboration with his partner, Rihanna. The teaser for the DMB collaboration which featured
Song Breakdowns
Artists break down the creative process behind their tracks and discuss songs from different points in their careers. Various singers have given song breakdowns to Parle Magazine.
“Poison” by Bell Biv Devoe: A True Classic Revisited
I purposely saved this song for last. I couldn’t think of any other that was more deserving of the final spot on this list. Errrrrbody knows “Poison” teens, Moms, Dads,
A Classic Revisited: “The Boy Is Mine” by Brandy & Monica
I was torn about this song. Not because it isn’t worthy, because it ABSOLUTELY is. More so because I was trying not to double up on artists, being that there
Revisiting The Classic Rap/Sung Collab Prototype, “Regulate” by Warren G and Nate Dogg
This. Song. Will. FOREVER. Be. In. My. Rotation! As soon as that beat comes on, I turn into a West Coast Rapper/Crooner. Yes, crooner because I sing and rap both
“Juicy” Was A Whole Vibe! The Notorious B.I.G. Classic Revisited
Writing this article stressed me TF out. I wanted to make sure that a song that is held in such high regard in Black Culture was done it’s justice. I
“Always and Forever” by Heatwave, A Timeless Classic Revisited
“Always and Forever” by Heatwave was released in 1976, five years before I was even born. Why do I, and SO many other people know it from beginning to end?
“This Is How We Do” by Montell Jordan: The Classic Party Anthem Revisited
The party may have been there on the “West Side,” but this song made it’s way all across the country and earned a spot in history as a 90s R&B
“Pony” by Ginuwine – A ‘Grind On Em’ Classic, Revisited
He’s just a bachelor, looking for a partner. Trust and believe there were a ton of ladies back then, and even now that are still trying to fulfill that role
“Doo Wop (That Thing)” – The Ms. Lauryn Hill Classic, Revisited
Ms. Lauryn Hill was the soundtrack to my high school years. Whether it was her with the Fugees or her solo project, she held a special place in my heart.
“Crush On You” by Lil Kim & Lil Cease – A Classic Revisited
There are very few posters that I remember vividly from my childhood. The first is the Michael Jackson poster I had hanging next to my bunk bed, the second was
The Original Dance Craze Classic Revisited: “Electric Boogie” by Marcia Griffiths
First and foremost, I was today years old when I learned that the name of this song is “Electric Boogie” and not “Electric Slide”. I’ve been dancing to it for
“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.
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
“Roni” by Bobby Brown – A Classic Revisited from The Bad Boy of R&B
Good old controversial Bobby Brown. He might stir the pot a bit, but dammit if he didn’t know how to make great music! As one of the original members of
“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
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.
“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
A Classic Revisited: Back Yard BBQ Must Have – “Before I Let Go” by 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
A Classic Revisited: “Nice & Slow” by Usher, A Sexy Time Classic
“Nice & Slow” has one of the best opening lyrics in the history of R&B. This is not an opinion, it’s a fact. If you, as a black person born
A Classic Revisited: “MotownPhilly” by Boyz II Men
When I first heard “MotownPhilly”, I knew the voices singing it were gonna be huge. My adolescent self felt it in my gut. The song was just too damn perfect