D’Angelo’s debut album breathed new life into the mid-90s soul / R&B scene, taking inspiration from 70s soul classics, but reinvigorating the sound with hip hop swagger. Recorded using vintage instruments the album ushered in the more organic neo-soul sound, moving away from the crisp electronics of the late 80s / early 90s new jack swing era. Includes the smash hit “Brown Sugar” (has there been a better love song to Mary J?), a cover of Smokey Robinson’s “Cruisin'”, or the bluesy “Shit, Damn, Motherfucker”. A perfect after hours soul seduction album. This is the first time ‘Brown Sugar’ has been reissued since 2006!
| 1. | Brown Sugar | ||
| 2. | Alright | ||
| 3. | Jonz in My Bonz | ||
| 4. | Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine | ||
| 5. | Sh★t, Damn, Motherf★cker | ||
| 6. | Smooth | ||
| 7. | Cruisin’ | ||
| 8. | When We Get By | ||
| 9. | Lady | ||
| 10. | Higher |