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Black America Web
3 days ago
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- Black America Web
20 Black Love Songs That Defined the '90s
Black love songs in the '90s didn't whisper. They belted. They cried. They begged. This era gave us unmatched vocal power, emotional storytelling, and iconic R&B melodies. These records shaped weddings, slow dances, and heartaches. They offered anthems for lovers, hopefuls, and the heartbroken. And Black artists owned the genre. Boyz II Men ruled radio. Toni Braxton owned pain. Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige blurred pop and soul with raw, unforgettable vocals. These artists didn't just sing about love — they defined how it felt. These tracks weren't just popular — they built legacies. Even today, TikTok and TV shows keep them in rotation. If you grew up hearing these songs in your living room or at your cousin's cookout, you already know. We picked 20 tracks that moved the needle and made time stop. From prom night anthems to tear-jerking ballads, these are the definitive love songs of Black '90s R&B. Scroll on. Feel it all again. Black Actors Under 30 We Should Be Paying Attention To Before Fame: 20 Black A-Listers Who Starred in Canceled Shows Famous Child Stars Who Tragically Died Too Soon 20 Black Love Songs That Defined the '90s was originally published on 1. 'End of the Road' – Boyz II Men This chart-smashing ballad set the tone for '90s heartbreak with unmatched harmonies and emotional power. 2. 'I Will Always Love You' – Whitney Houston Whitney's soaring vocals turned this cover into the ultimate anthem of lasting, unconditional love. 3. 'On Bended Knee' – Boyz II Men Boyz II Men begged for forgiveness on a track that dominated airwaves and wedding playlists alike. 4. 'Always Be My Baby' – Mariah Carey Mariah delivered a playful yet soulful promise of eternal love that became an instant classic. 5. 'I'm Your Baby Tonight' – Whitney Houston Whitney blended pop and New Jack Swing to declare devotion with fierce confidence and vocal power. 6. 'Can We Talk' – Tevin Campbell Tevin's breakout hit captured youthful nervousness and romantic longing with smooth, flawless vocals. 7. 'Let's Get Married' – Jagged Edge This slow jam flipped the script by turning commitment into the cool choice for a generation. 8. 'Sweet Lady' – Tyrese Tyrese's silky debut serenade offered pure R&B energy with emotional depth. 9. 'No Ordinary Love' – Sade Sade's hypnotic voice explored the ache of love that refuses to die, even when it hurts. 10. 'Not Gon' Cry' – Mary J. Blige Mary sang pain and power into this ballad, turning heartbreak into a bold declaration. 11. 'Forever My Lady' – Jodeci Jodeci's gritty vocals honored fatherhood, love, and loyalty all in one unforgettable track. 12. 'Vision of Love' – Mariah Carey Mariah launched her career with this vocal powerhouse, setting a new standard for love ballads. 13. Come and Talk to Me' – Jodeci This track made shy guys feel seen, bringing New Jack Swing swagger to sweet intentions. 14. 'Angel of Mine' – Monica Monica's heartfelt delivery celebrated the life-changing power of finding the right person. 15. 'My, My, My' – Johnny Gill Johnny's velvety vocals made this one of the smoothest seduction songs of the era. 16. 'Cupid' – 112 112 blended innocence and devotion on this easy-listening favorite for young romantics. 17. 'Spend My Life With You' – Eric Benét feat. Tamia This duet gave wedding aisles a new anthem with its soft sincerity and vocal chemistry. 18. 'Weak' – SWV SWV captured the physical pull of love with harmonies that melted radios and hearts. 19. 'Sweet Thing' – Mary J. Blige Mary reimagined this Rufus & Chaka classic into a raw, passionate ballad for the hip-hop soul era.
Irish Examiner
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Examiner
Collecting Coin looking to make it third time lucky in Irish EBF Maiden
Day two in Ballybrit and Collecting Coin can make it third time lucky by taking the Caulfield Industrial Irish EBF Maiden. Unraced at two, Jessica Harrington's colt was quite well regarded prior to his debut and he ran a race full of promise when finishing third behind Jagged Edge. Given the stable was under a cloud at the time, there was even more merit to it, and he followed up that run by finishing runner-up to the promising Fingerpaint. Off for two months since that run, a period during which he was gelded, he sets a good standard in this race and, from a decent draw, he should be involved from the outset and prove too smart for these rivals. Raykir and Eichan San can give him most to think about. The nine-year-old Loingseoir is due another visit to the winner's enclosure and can earn it by taking the finale, the Caulfield Industrial Handicap. Trained by Michael Grassick, of late he has been running well without much luck, including last time out, when sixth in a competitive handicap at the Curragh. From a decent draw and with Nicola Burns taking a handy 7lbs off his back, he looks sure to post a big effort and, if the gaps open up in time, he can put a seventh career victory on his card. King Of Kingsfield can get back to winning ways by taking the Latin Quarter Beginners' Chase for Gordon Elliott and Jack Kennedy. The seven-year-old has won just twice in 15 starts but has often been highly tried. In November, he made his chasing debut and jumped and travelled particularly well up until the final fence, where he made a terrible mistake. Whether it made the difference between winning and losing is impossible to ascertain but stablemate and winner Down Memory Lane is a leading fancy for tomorrow's Galway Plate. The selection went back hurdling afterwards, without much reward, but back over fences and in this slightly easier company today, he can gain an overdue winning turn. Great Attitude, who landed a gamble on his sole start to date, in a maiden hurdle, is an interesting rival, as is My Great Mate, but Jet Setting Jim got back on track last time out and can improve again. He makes each-way appeal. The feature on day two is the Colm Quinn BMW Mile and Grey Leader has strong claims in a fiercely competitive race. Joe Murphy's horse was a winner at this meeting in 2024 and returns off an almost identical prep, and also gets to run off the same mark. Runner-up to Evening Blossom on his most recent outing, he is capable of even better and is sure to have been primed for the return to this venue. He has strong claims, while the brilliantly consistent Coeur d'Or, who won this in 2023, and Slieve Binnian and Orandi, who finished a close third in the English Lincoln, hold obvious claims. Flying Bay, who was also a winner at this meeting last year, has strong claims in the Handicap. The four-year-old was off from that win here in August until early June and looked very much in need of the run. A fortnight later he reappeared and stepped up nicely to finish fifth behind impressive winner Summer Snow, who re-opposes. Sure to be much better for that run, he looks capable of winning off his mark of 76, though the high draw tempers enthusiasm just a little. GALWAY (Tuesday) 5:05 La Note Verte 5:37 King Of Kingsfield 6:07 Thenandnow 6:40 Grey Leader 7:15 Collecting Coin (nap) 7:50 Flying Bay 8:20 Loingseoir (nb) Next best 5:05 Vicar Street 5:37 Jet Setting Jim 6:07 Amelia Earhart 6:40 Orandi 7:15 Raykir 7:50 Merlin The Wizard 8:20 Castleheath
See - Sada Elbalad
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
"Basic Instinct" Reboot in Works
Yara Sameh Amazon MGM Studios' United Artists and Scott Stuber have acquired the rights to the relaunch of the 1992 thriller 'Basic Instinct,' with the original film's writer Joe Eszterhas returning to pen the script. Producers of the not-yet-titled film include UA's Scott Stuber and Nick Nesbitt and Vault Entertainment's Craig Baumgarten. Adam Griffin of Vault Entertainment will executive produce. Directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Michael Douglas and Sharon Stone, 'Basic Instinct' became a cultural phenomenon and box office hit, grossing over $350 million worldwide. Known for its provocative themes, 'Basic Instinct' follows detective Nick Curran (Douglas) investigating a brutal murder that leads him into a dangerous game of seduction with prime suspect Catherine Tramell (Stone), a manipulative crime novelist. Eszterhas is a Hungarian-American screenwriter who began his career as a journalist. His hit films include 'Flashdance' (1983), 'Jagged Edge' (1985) and 'Basic Instinct' (1992). Known for his provocative scripts that explore themes of sexuality, power, and moral ambiguity, Eszterhas authored the acclaimed memoir 'Hollywood Animal' (2004), which offers a candid look at the film industry. Other upcoming projects from Stuber include Guillermo del Toro's 'Frankenstein' for Netflix, and 'Deliver Me from Nowhere,' the Scott Cooper-directed drama that stars 'The Bear' breakout Jeremy Allen White as Bruce Springsteen when the iconic singer hit an existential crossroads and turned it into the seminal album 'Nebraska,' for 20th Century Studios and Disney — both films are coming out this fall. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Israeli-Linked Hadassah Clinic in Moscow Treats Wounded Iranian IRGC Fighters News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Arts & Culture South Korean Actress Kang Seo-ha Dies at 31 after Cancer Battle News "Tensions Escalate: Iran Probes Allegations of Indian Tech Collaboration with Israeli Intelligence" News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Arts & Culture Hawass Foundation Launches 1st Course to Teach Ancient Egyptian Language Sports Get to Know 2025 WWE Evolution Results
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Just Added: Jagged Edge, Yolanda Adams, Finesse Mitchell, and More Headline "Greeks & Grapes: A Napa Affair" August 7-10, 2025
A Sophisticated Celebration of Black Culture, Wine, and Entertainment Debuts in Napa Valley NAPA VALLEY, Calif., June 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The lineup is heating up for Greeks & Grapes: A Napa Affair, a four-day luxury cultural celebration that's redefining Napa Valley's wine scene with the addition of powerhouse performances from Jagged Edge, Yolanda Adams, Finesse Mitchell, and Tacarra Williams, to a stellar lineup of previously announced juggernauts including George Clinton, Yvonne Orji, Nephew Tommy and many more. The event, set for August 7–10, 2025, at The Meritage Resort and Spa, promises a first-of-its-kind fusion of Black excellence, music, comedy, wine, and curated indulgence. Founded by entrepreneur and community leader Marlon L. McWilson, Greeks & Grapes is open to all and centered on the legacy of the Divine Nine and those who love Black culture. "This isn't just an event—it's a cultural movement," says McWilson. "Greeks & Grapes is about honoring who we are while embracing the lifestyle we've earned. Accomplished. Joyful. Connected. All vines lead to a celebration of us—our journey, our legacy, and our continued excellence." Confirmed Talent Includes: Jagged Edge – R&B royalty bringing their legendary catalog of love songs and party anthems to wine country Yolanda Adams – The gospel icon will headline the soulful Sunday closeout Finesse Mitchell – Former SNL star and comedy veteran lighting up stage Tacarra Williams – The "beautiful beast" of comedy and a fan-favorite on the stand-up circuit Event Highlights Hosted By Yvonne Orji Include: Thursday, August 7: Opening reception and welcome mixers Friday, August 8: Comedy night hosted by Nephew Tommy, featuring Finesse Mitchell and Tacarra Williams Saturday, August 9: Music festival headlined by George Clinton and Jagged Edge. Sunday, August 10: Gospel brunch and farewell experience featuring Yolanda Adams, Marcus Johnson, Enrique Holmes, and host Jonathan Slocumb Luxury Meets Culture in the Heart of Wine Country Set at the largest resort in Napa Valley, Greeks & Grapes offers multiple tiers of access—from general admission to the ultra-premium "Reserve ALL Access" package, which includes luxury accommodations, private events, skybox access, curated tastings, and exclusive artist experiences. Guests can expect seamless, elevated hospitality throughout the event. Whether you're a Divine Nine member, a music lover, or simply someone who craves culture-rich experiences in stunning settings, Greeks & Grapes delivers an unforgettable fusion of wine, wellness, entertainment, and community. A New Cultural Tradition Begins With support from the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Divine Nine chapters across the country, Greeks & Grapes: A Napa Affair is poised to become the West Coast's signature annual celebration of Black joy, unity, and success. Oakland's own Black Bear Production is offering a limited-time offer on ALL ACCESS PACKAGES 25% Off Discount through Juneteenth with code G&GBLKBEAR. Early booking is strongly encouraged! Tickets and weekend packages are available now at Contact: Nickie Robinson 2123803385 396412@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Greeks and Grapes Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
02-06-2025
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Hometown Heroes and Cross-Genre Icons: Seven Takeaways from Roots Picnic 2025
Another Roots Picnic is in the books. For two days, thousands of music lovers descended upon Philadelphia's Fairmount Park to check out a wide array of acts, from R&B and pop stars such as Maxwell, Miguel, and Tems to rappers like Meek Mill, GloRilla, Latto, and everything in between. Though the rain on May 31 threw a massive monkey wrench into the festivities, drawing an apology from Questlove to fans, things got better on June 1 (for the most part). Here are seven of the biggest takeaways from the weekend. It's no surprise that a festival with a lineup at least partially based on Questlove's taste reflects the wide spectrum of Black music. Lenny Kravitz, Kaytranada, and Meek Mill — three very different artists — were the three closing sets on Sunday, and it all made sense. There were in-demand rappers like GloRilla and Latto. Acts such as Cece Peniston and Crystal Waters (both hosted by Rich Medina) and Kaytranada demonstrated the long history of house music. Multi-instrumentalist Adam Blackstone was joined by Total and Jagged Edge, giving their early-'00s pop/R&B hits the live treatment. R&B was well accounted for throughout the weekend, with stellar sets from the likes of Maxwell, Tems, and Miguel. Concertgoers could even give praise at Kirk Franklin's Sunday School. There are many festivals that offer a particular vibe for a particular audience, but increasingly, the Roots Picnic is becoming one of the music world's better 'something for everyone' events. More from Rolling Stone Questlove Apologizes for Extreme Delays at Roots Picnic: 'Today Wasn't Ideal' Clipse Set Summer Release Date for New Album, 'Let God Sort Em Out' D'Angelo Cancels Roots Picnic Performance Over Medical Issue Maxwell headlined the Fairmount Park stage on Saturday night as a last-minute replacement for D'Angelo, who pulled out the week before the show because of health concerns. He wished his R&B brother a speedy recovery from the stage, but expressed gratitude for the opportunity to perform in front of thousands of concertgoers. Saturday's rain cleared up right in time for him to give an unimpeded showcase of his extensive catalog, including 'Ascension (Don't Ever Wonder),' 'This Woman's Work,' and 'Fortunate.' The fans who braved the unseasonable June chill got a reminder of Maxwell's greatness, though one fan spoke for many when she lamented, 'He didn't play 'Pretty Wings'!' Maxwell was joined onstage by comedian Dave Chappelle, who commended the singer and told the crowd that they first met years ago, when Maxwell was a bartender. Hometown hero Meek Mill closed out the festival on night two, running through an almost hourlong set of his hits. He came to the stage in dramatic fashion, with a video montage of himself and friends seemingly pulling onto festival grounds on bikes as Phil Collins' 'In the Air Tonight' played. Once he took the stage, he delved into the Collins-sampling intro to his heralded Championships album, and other hits such as 'Uptown Vibes' and 'All Eyes On You.' He also brought out a couple of up-and-coming rappers from the Philly area, Skrilla and Fridayy. Meek performed 'Proud of Me' with the latter artist, though backing vocals unfortunately distorted Meek's incredible verse. After almost every song, Meek offered motivational advice to the crowd, referencing his rags-to-riches come-up and imploring the crowd to remember that they're capable of the same, despite the naysayers. It's pretty well-known that Meek has a polarizing relationship with social media, and his annoyance with skeptics was apparent throughout the night, as the screen behind him showed several clips of adages such as 'Don't Believe Everything You See,' and an image of sheep with glowing eyes (a shot at the 'internet sheep') who spark his ire. Toward the end of the set, Meek was about to go into his 'Dreams And Nightmares' intro, but stopped twice when he felt the crowd wasn't giving him the necessary energy. There were definitely moments where the crowd felt disconnected from Meek. Sensing the malaise, he then asked for someone to come onstage to give a 'Philly speech.' Rapper Gillie and media personality Wallo (from podcast Million Dollaz Worth Of Game) walked centerstage to rouse the crowd. Wallo told Meek he should remind the crowd who he is by running through his early hits before closing out with the intro. The crowd rapped every word to early-2010s tracks such as 'Rosé Red' and 'Levels,' in a moment that matched his prior rendition of 'I'm a Boss,' which also turned the crowd up. That run of Philly classics primed the crowd for his festival-closing 'Intro.' GloRilla was the first big star to grace the Fairmount Park stage on Saturday. Boasting long teal hair and bedazzled jeans, she looked every bit the star she's become over the past several years. She went through her steadily growing catalog, with four dancers in tow augmenting renditions of 'Yeah Glo,' 'FNF,' and 'Hollon.' GloRilla and DJ Digital Dynasty frequently addressed the crowd, dropping the music so concertgoers could finish her lines. But unfortunately, she wasn't getting much reciprocation. Maybe the lack of call-and-response was about the number of older people in the crowd, or the dreary weather sapping everyone's energy. But the moment reminded me of seeing Sexyy Red's performance at last year's Roots Picnic. Though Sexyy, like Glo, was an unconventional fit for a traditional bill at this festival, her set succeeded it part because it occurred in the park's TD Pavilion amphitheater, a closed-off environment in the far corner of the grounds. For Sexyy, that venue-within-the-venue served as a space strictly for young fans who wanted to get ratchet. Instead of getting the same placement, Glo played the mainstage, which, with the Saturday schedule being a mystery, was stocked with attendees who didn't seem to resonate with her high-octane sound. It's cool that Roots Picnic is widening their selection of artists, but perhaps the more younger-skewing acts should play the amphitheater. The walk toward its stage is steep — you'd only take it if you know exactly who you're coming to see. As someone who loves to hear MCs bar up, producer DJ annual Live Mixtape was my highlight of the weekend. Esteemed rap journalist Sway opened the set and introduced Black Thought, calling him 'bar-for-bar the illest MC on the planet.' The Roots MC delved into a couple of freestyles before Pusha T took the stage. He played singles like 'If You Know You Know' and 'Games We Play,' before inviting his brother Malice out, marking the Clipse's Roots Picnic debut. They performed hits like 'What Happened to That Boy,' and 'Cotdamn' (with their longtime Philly associate Ab-Liva), with Black Thought occasionally jumping in at the end of the beat to get off some bars. Clipse didn't play their just-released 'Ace Trumpets' single, but they gave the crowd a dose of nostalgia to prime them for their upcoming, long-awaited album Let God Sort Em Out. Next, Black Thought had rappers D West and Lena L, a pair of students from his School of Thought master classes, spit some bars over 'Grindin.' Then, things went to Atlanta as 2 Chainz came onstage and performed hits like 'No Lie,' 'Rich As Fuck,' and the eponymous track from his Life Is Beautiful album with Alchemist and Larry June. Black Thought, who stayed onstage the entire time (and had a full set with the Roots just an hour later), offered some bars to 2 Chainz' classics as well. 2 Chainz spoke for many when he called Black Thought a 'magician' and a 'rappin'-ass nigga,' but he deserves props as well. Seeing Philly's Thought and Atlanta's 2 Chainz trade bars over the beat from Camp Lo's quintessential uptown New York hit 'Luchini' (right after Virginia's Clipse tore down the stage) is the kind of thing that shatters any regional or aesthetic demarcations people place on rap. For if you can spit, you can jump onstage for the Live Mixtape. In 2000, Philly musician Musiq Soulchild released his debut album, Aijuswanaseing, on Def Jam. The project made waves, so much so that 25 years later he filled the amphitheater with fans looking to celebrate its silver anniversary with him. He started the hometown set by letting his band play, getting the crowd ready to two-step before he jumped into a top-to-bottom rendition of his debut. He also took a beat to humbly thank the crowd for 'supporting your own.' Later that day, Jeezy celebrated the 20th anniversary of his own major-label debut, Let's Get It: Thug Motivation 101 — the rap classic that elevated him from a mixtape maestro into a bonafide rap star. He tore through hits such as 'Soul Survivor,' but he also gave a full reminder of the rest of his iconic catalog, performing his 'Dey Know' remix before closing out with 'Put On.' Kendrick Lamar, currently on his Grand National tour, wasn't at the Roots Picnic, but his presence was felt. Several DJs played GNX hits such as 'Squabble Up,' 'TV Off' — and yes, 'Not Like Us' — during their sets. The momentous Drake diss also garnered what may be a hip-hop first: Philly soul band SNACKTIME performed a cover of 'Not Like Us,' with lead singer Nico Bryant belting Kendrick's venomous first verse over their raucous live instrumentation. Aside from occasional bar and hook references, cover songs don't often make it to rap, so their choice to cover a diss song might have made history. The day before, Musiq Soulchild went viral for transitioning out of his 'Just Friends (Sunny)' hit into the chorus of Kendrick Lamar's 'TV Off.' An artist being covered by contemporaries is the true sign of an instant classic. On Saturday, Philly had to contend with Mother Nature, and thousands of attendees dealt with the unknown. After on-and-off rain for the previous 24 hours, festival organizers had to mulch parts of the festival's grassy area to make things more walkable. But they weren't very communicative about the process with attendees, many of whom took to social media to share their dismay with their lengthy wait. The festival opened its gates at 2 p.m. (instead of the previously announced noon opening), leaving some people waiting in line for as many as four hours with no indication of what was going on. Commenters on the Roots Picnic's IG recounted medics having to assist people who had been waiting for too long with no water (eventually the account closed its comments). All of the Saturday sets were pushed back, and no one knew when to expect which act. The festival issued an apology on its Instagram page on Sunday morning, noting 'today is a new day and we will do better'; Questlove later added a personal note of his own, thanking fans for their 'understanding and patience through this adversity.' I spoke to multiple people who said they had a smoother entry Sunday, but there was still an hour delay at the Mann Stage, which left it unclear which acts were playing at what time. SNACKTIME were set to play at 2 p.m., but didn't get into their set until after 3 p.m.; the Roots started near 7:30 instead of the scheduled 6:30. Going forward, the festival has to be more forthcoming with attendees, whether that's relaying messages to between-set DJs, hiring hosts who can keep attendees abreast in between acts, or simply offering change-of-plan notices on their Instagram page. 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