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20 Reasons Janet Jackson’s ‘The Velvet Rope’ is a Masterpiece

On October 7, 1997, Janet Jackson released what would go on to become the most prolific body of work in her catalogue: The Velvet Rope. Before delving into the many reasons why this album deserves the title of masterpiece, it is necessary to first set the scene: Just over a decade prior, in 1986, Janet Jackson released what most think of to

For the Nostalgia: “Nobody” by Keith Sweat

June 10, 2015
If you were a fan of R&B music in the 1990s, then this is a song you’ve definitely heard!  During the instrumental intro before the vocalists begin to sing, you may even already know the lyrics even if you can’t recall both of the artists’ names.  Released in the fall
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