Mic Murphy of The System interview now available.
Stay tuned for a dedicated "Interviews" page coming to NJS4E soon.
Additional interviews featuring Nina Blackwood (original MTV VJ), Kevin Thornton (Color Me Badd), DJ Red Alert, Tony Cornelius (Soul Train) and much more on the way!!!
We normally don't do this but um....given that NJS seems to be experiencing a mighty
resurgence, we thought it would be fair to share something on YouTube we stumbled upon.
Some of these clips are authentic New Jack Creations by fans of the era.
Check 'em out...and if you like them, double click to be taken to the owner's page
and show 'em some love.
DJ Quill (Sweden) back in 1990
dances @ a competition w/partner to "We Got Our Own Thang."
When we say WORLDWIDE, we mean WORLDWIDE!
"Piece Of My Love" - Lip Sync
"Poison" - LipSync
"Do Me" - Lip Sync
Retro Kidz - Intro (these guys are current youngsters into NJS)
and Old School Hip-Hop
Check out our latest interview with the "original" Hype Williams
of music videos, Lionel C. Martin.
If you loved the music videos of the New Jack Swing Era...
you don't want to miss this great interview by Jarrell "J-Mas" Mason
of WUAG-FM/The Time Machine and of course, NJS4E.
Lionel C. Martin - video clip intro
Lionel C.Martin - Part 1
Lionel C. Martin - Part 2
Lionel C. Martin - Part 3
Lionel C. Martin Part 4
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NJS4E would also like to announce the release of a NEW Jeff Redd "Get Into It"which can ONLY be heard
worldwide at his production companies' MYSPACE profile.
New Jack Swing at Diddy'sUnforgiveable Launch Party!
Along with Stevie Wonder's "Golden Lady" and The Jackson's "Heartbreak Hotel," ...
not one, not two, but THREE NJS tracks are featured in this launch party clip.
Can you spot them? Here's a hint....two of them are by Bobby Brown...
New Jay-Z feat. Pharrell
"Blue Magic"
....incorporates New Jack hit "Hold On" by En Vogue on the chorus!
from the upcoming movie, American Gangster starring Denzel Washington.
Don't forget to vote everyday at the VH1 site! Click the banner below to do so!
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Also check out an article by NJS4E "Godfather" Barry Michael Cooper at the Village Voice on seminal hip-hop artist Busy Bee, just published earlier this week here!
And don't sleep on his film Blood On The Wall$ which is now available for viewing here!
Last but not least, acclaimed writer Michael A. Gonzales featured BMC in the NYC-based pub Stop Smiling earlier this year. Check that out here!
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LATEST NEWS - 9/18/07
....Hip-O Records presents..... NEW JACK SWING GOLD
With an early release date within the next two weeks thanks to Circuit City
(it will be exclusive to Circuit City until February)
DISC ONE
1. Keith Sweat / I Want Her (Extended Version - 6:24)
2. Johnny Kemp / Just Got Paid (Dub Version - 5:21)
3. Guy / Groove Me (4:24)
4. Bobby Brown / My Prerogative (Remix - 8:01)
5. Today / Him Or Me (12-inch remix - 7:57)
6. El Debarge / Real Love (12-inch edit - 4:32)
7. Guy / I Like (Hype Version
- 4:49)
8. Al Green + Al B. Sure! / As Long As We're Together (Remix Edit - 3:39)
9. Wrecks N Effect / New Jack Swing (12-inch Remix - 5:36)
10. Heavy D & The Boyz / Somebody For Me (4:52)
11. Jeff Redd / I Found Lovin (Club Version - 6:03)
12. Troop / Spread My Wings (Clark Kent Super Mix - 5:06)
13. Bell Biv Devoe / Poison (4:22)
14. Johnny Gill / Rub You The Right Way (7-inch version - 4:09)
DISC TWO
1. Today / Why You Get Funky On Me (12-inch mix - 6:12)
2. En Vogue / Hold On (edit
- 3:57)
3. Tony! Toni! Tone! / Feels Good (4:58)
4. Basic Black / She's Mine (Radio Club Mix feat.Pete Rock & CL Smooth - 3:50)
5. Father MC / Treat 'Em Like They Want To Be Treated (Club Mix - 5:49)
6. Ralph Tresvant / Sensitivity (Radio Mix - 4:39)
7. Hi-Five / I Like The Way (The Kissing Game) (5:44)
8. Boyz II Men / Motownphilly (3:56)
9. Color Me Badd / I Wanna Sex You Up (Smoothed Out/Long Version - 5:10)
10. Jeff Redd / You Called And Told Me (4:15)
11. Jodeci / Come And Talk To Me (4:30)
12. Wreckx N Effect / RumpShaker (Teddy2 -
5:55)
13. Joe / I'm In Luv (Extended Version - 4:32)
14. SWV / Anything (Old School Mix w/Wu Tang Clan - 4:55)
Available only at Circuit City Online!
...and...
our preview clip of 09.08.07 is below with much more on the way!
We're only just under three weeks away from when the VH1 Hip-Hop Honors ceremony
takes place, featuring Snoop Dogg, Missy Elliott, A Tribe Called Quest, WildStyle, and NEW JACK SWING! (Teddy Riley + Andre Harrell)
... REMEMBER TO VOTE FOR NJS4E ....
We have been NOMINATED for "Best Honoree" website
The winner will be unveiled at the ceremony!
New York City is set to become New Jack Heaven that weekend
with the following events lined up:
#1. The VH1 Hip-Hop Honors - Live Taping Thursday Oct 4th, 2007
#2. New Jack Swing Panel - Brooklyn, New York - Sunday October 6th, 2007
This panel will feature none other than Andre Harrell himself, and Barry Michael Cooper,
NJS4E friend, and the man who coined the very term, "new jack swing."
#3. A New Jack Swing Party at the Spotlite Nightclub, Sunday Night, October 6, 2007!
NJS4E will keep you posted on further details.
In the meantine...what will you WEAR?!
NJS4E's Knyte, JOde, and Zeyl plan to be in NYC
for all the festivities.
Even the late Selena performed New Jack Swing!
Thanks to NJS4E's Jarrell Mason (The Time Machine)
check out the late songstress performing Ralph Tresvant's "Sensitivity"
And DO NOT miss Jarrell's interview with Maurice Starr airing this Friday at Wuag.net online, and WUAG-FM
in Greensboro, NC --- show starts at 9PM EST.
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LATEST NEWS - 9/5/07
It's VMA time and MTV representatives have reached out to us again to help spread the word about this year's ceremony. And they were right to do so. Here's why you should watch:
#1. Timbaland is the host. Seriously.
#2. This year's ceremony will only air ONCE on MTV as a live event.
#3. Performers include Daniel Merriweather, Timbaland (The Way I Are),
Rihanna, Chris Brown, Kanye West and Common!
We've heard from Kristal Miller, one of Johnny Gill's biggest supporters, and she has some news from the world of the Gill Family -- check this out below: **Randy Gill is Bringing Back R&B Music..in More Ways Than One**
Randy Gill, brother of Johnny Gill and member of the group II D Extreme, is bringing back R&B music in more ways than one!
For starters, he's been in the studio recording songs for his upcoming solo cd entitled "Gillology." The three songs he's previewing on his MySpace page (www.myspace.com/gillology) indicate this cd will give us R&B lovers plenty of that good music we've been missing.
"Ready 4 Me" is a sensuous ballad that promises "bathing, touching, tasting, anything you like." In this song, Randy not only shines as a songwriter and producer, but his vocal performance is emotionally and dramatically near perfection.
"Marry Me" is a heartfelt declaration of love and appreciation that is appropriately composed on the guitar. The simplicity of the composition and sincerity of the message make this song the ultimate background music for a romantic proposal.
A song he recently added, "Radio," may prove to be the most commercially successful of the three. Featuring the vocals of Dujour as the DJ, Remedy, and Jermaine Mickey (from II D Extreme), this song will appeal to anyone who enjoys good music and good singing.
In addition to his solo cd, Randy has also been in the studio with II D Extreme working on a project celebrating the group's 15th Anniversary. II D fans are anxiously awaiting preview music from this cd and you can be assured it will include that great composing, lyrics, singing, and harmony that II D does better than anyone.
And if that isn't enough, Randy is the host of a monthly R&B radio program called the BBRBR Listening Party. BBRBR stands for Bring Back R&B Radio. This program features a fan critique of three recently released R&B songs and is currently being broadcast on over a dozen online radio stations, including regular rotation on World Vibe (Monday-Wednesday-Friday at 12:30 p.m. CST).
Randy Gill can't single handedly bring back R&B to a place of prominence on radio, but he sure is doing his part. Check out his preview songs and let him know how you like them.
by Kristal Miller
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September is the NJS4E 20th Anniversary Celebration month, and the parties
just keep on coming! In addition to the concert taking place in Toronto today (we are
not directly involved with this), NJS4E will be affiliated with another London
party on 29th September -- check the flyer below for more details.
ONLY SIX DAYS UNTIL NYC WITH JOHNNY KEMP!
Have you RSVP-ed?
Please make it a point to attend DJ Freez + Elmer J's event in Amsterdam if
you are in the Netherlands next weekend! See below for more information:
It's Dat Ding!
In the house!!!
Oh...and on a somewhat random (but loosely related to NJS note....) Britney Spears has finally unveiled her latest track, "Gimme More."
Sounds like it was produced by Danja Handz (Timbaland)
Be sure to check out Keith Sweat online at the Sweat Hotel!
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We have to show some love to Disconnexions.com -- there is a wealth of video content and they are definitely "putting it down" for the New Jack and Golden Age Hip-Hop Eras.
They also have videos by groups like the Jets, Seduction...there's just a lot of love here.
Run, don't walk over to this site.
Well...some of you know by now that NJS4E's Official 20th Anniversaryof New Jack SwingParties are definitely happening this September. It's a Trans-Atlantic thing we're doing too.
First, we're kicking it off in what might be the "new" New Jack City...that city emerging as the premier city on the planet...the one and only LONDON.
NJS4E will emerge once again on the night of 1st September at Smollensky's for a celebration that is guaranteed to be unforgettable, featuring sets by NJS4E Fave Lady Gee, the absolutely fantabulous J.P., the well-known DJ Marko, and our very own JOde will be involved as well.
Will there be a mystery DJ? Will Knyte himself attempt to rock a UK NJS party?
We shall see. We shall definitely see.
THEN...7 days later....
NJS4E sets foot once again in the "original" New Jack City...what some people consider to be the very center of the world....the one and only NEW YORK CITY.
At this shindig, we will feature music by DJ Kev-Ski, who among other things was a part of Golden Era Hip-Hop duo Dr. Luv & Kev-Ski ("Ladies," "Overdose") and the original DJ of Doug E. Fresh.
Among the special guests who are hotly anticipated to make an appearance on this historic night is Johnny Kemp himself, who will be performing "Just
Got Paid" -- paying tribute to his role in kicking off the New Jack Spring Era back when his Secrets of Flying album hit record stores in December 1987.
These are exciting times for NJS4EVER.
In the meantime, be sure to RSVP to BOTH events while you still can, as we are expecting SELL-OUT conditions at both events. Universal Records is working with us as well to provide GUY: SPECIAL EDITION double CD-sets for those planning to attend our 20th Anniversary celebration. RSVP to find out how you can obtain a copy!
NJS4E would like to give props to the tastemakers of our day for supporting New Jack Swing
as of late...and we hope you will support their efforts so the current NJS revival can continue to inspire urban music that is much more positive in spirit than much of what is commercially available today in the world of Hip-Hop/R&B. They're helping us to do this!
This CD is a mix compilation by the East Coast-based "CMB" (Cosmo/Melker Brothers), made up of DJs Cosmo Baker and Scott Melker. This duo played the 07.18.07 NYC Party at Club Lotus that NJS4E co-hosted with Barry Michael Cooper and Nelson George.
Both DJs are highly influential among what marketers call the "early adopter" set -- Scott was even featured in Fader Magazine, a publication founded by two individuals who among other things worked promo at Arista during the now legendary mid-90s Bad Boy Records Era and were responsible for Sprite's KRS-One spear-headed hip-hop campaigns.
It's available for purchase, and you can do so by clicking the pic above. Here's the tracklisting:
1. Wrecks 'N Effect - Rumpshaker
2. Bobby Brown - Don't Be Cruel
3. Janet Jackson - Nasty
4. Diamond D - Confused
5. Jade - Don't Walk Away
6. TLC - Ain't Too Proud To Beg
7. Tony Toni Tone - If I Had No Loot
8. Tevin Campbell - Round & Round
9. Joe Public - Live & Learn
10. Kool Moe Dee - How You Like Me Now?
11. Dino - I Like It
12. Guy - Groove Me
13. Guy - New Jack City
14. Bell Biv Devoe - Do Me!
15. Keith Sweat - I Want Her
16. Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
17. Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
18. Bell Biv Devoe - Poison
19. Brand Nubian - You Tried To Do Me
20. Big Daddy Kane - I Get The Job Done
21. Michel'le - No More Lies
22. Boyz II Men - Motownphilly
23. Another Bad Creation - Iesha
24. R. Kelly & The Public Announcements - She's Got That Vibe
25. Johnny Kemp - Just Got Paid
26. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately?
27. MC Brains - Oochie Coochie
28. Tony Toni Tone - Feels Good
29. Stevie Wonder - Jungle Fever
30. Al B. Sure - If I'm Not Your Lover
31. Michael Jackson - Remember The Time?
32. Father MC - Treat 'Em Like They Want To Be Treated
33. Christopher Williams - I'm Dreamin
34. Troop - My Heart
This CD mix by West Coast-based DJ Shorkut (of famed turntablist collectives InvisibleSkratch Picklez & the Beat Junkies) was the first example of support from the underground/hipster/background/influencer/early-adopter/college radio/indie community, and was an important step toward a proper New Jack revival among a new generation of listeners. You can order a copy by clicking on the image above. Here is the tracklisting:
1. Bobby Brown - Every Little Step
2. LL Cool J - Around The Way Girl
3. Bell Biv Devoe - (BBD) I Thought It was Me?!
4. Al B. Sure! - If I'm Not Your Lover
5. Heavy D - Somebody For Me
6. Dino - I Like It
7. Keith Sweat - I Want Her
8. The Mac Band - Roses Are Red
9. Father M.C. - I'll Do For You
10.
Teddy Riley/Heavy D- Is It Good To You
11.
Bobby Brown - My Prerogative
12. Guy - You Can Call Me Crazy
14. Another Bad Creation - Iesha
15. Bell Biv Devoe - Poison
16. Wrecks 'N Effect - New Jack Swing
17. Heavy D - We Got Our Own Thing
18. Tony Toni Tone - Feels Good
Two New Jack events are taking place in the wonderful city of Toronto during the SAME weekend. Is it us? Or is the New Jack Revival in full effect?
Event #1:
New Jack Swing hits Toronto
This grass-roots effort by Commander B of Toronto is being put on while recognizing both
Njs4ever.com and it's spin-off, NjsWest.com.
NjsWest's ZappMan will be in the house, and
Njs4ever's
Knyte **may** be in attendance that night as well.
Stay tuned.
Event #2.
At the Molson Amphitheatre on 9/2, the following acts will be performing starting at 6pm:
Guy
En Vogue
112
After 7
Alexander O'Neal
Cherrelle
-- Apparently, Canada has it goin' on! --
LATEST NEWS - 7/30/07
Well, it's been 12 days since our amazing touch down in NYC the night of 7.18.07.
We met Nelson George. We spoke with Barry Michael Cooper. Jeff Redd brought down
the house with a completely un-expected performance, and the subsequent
YouTube video has peaked at the #60 most played music video of all the site this week!
Find below all the video clips taken on that night
BARRY MICHAEL COOPER
JEFF REDD & GEORGE HARRELL INTERVIEW
CARL THOMAS ON NEW JACK SWING
"CMB" DJ COSMO BAKER ON NEW JACK SWING
JEFF REDD, BARRY MICHAEL COOPER, BOB CELESTIN (UPTOWN RECORDS)
KNYTE
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Jarell Mason of WUAG-FM / The Time Machine / NJS4E has managed to land some new interviews which are featured below...including former New Kid on the Block Danny Wood,Joi Marshall of R&B group Jade, and an oldie but goodie, Allen McNeil from Troop.
Also re-upped onto YouTube is Zeyl 10's interview with producer Ike Lee III.
Keep checking YouTube for NJS4E-related material....
you never know what you might find!
Attached are the intro clips and first segments.
Enjoy!
Danny Wood - Intro
Danny Wood - Part 1
Joi Marshall (Jade) Intro
Joi Marshall (Jade) - Part 1
lke Lee II (Producer) - Intro
Ike Lee III (Producer) - Part 1
Allen McNeil (Troop) - Intro
Allen McNeil (Troop) - Part 1
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LATEST NEWS - 7/13/07
Barry Michael Cooper -- the man who coined the term "New Jack Swing" and wrote the screenplay to that incredible, genre-creating film "New Jack City" returns to cinema with his first of what he is calling the "Digima" age -- Blood on the Wall$.
Check out the first installment below!
...All 18 are forthcoming...as exclusives to NJS4E!
(Starring Dr. Dre, Kurupt, Michael "Eddie Kane" Wright, and featuring music by Omar)
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Also be sure to check out this early vid featuring MMC castmates Ryan Gosling, JC Chasez, Justin Timberlake and Dale Godboldo singing Jodeci's "Cry For You" circa 1994.
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Check out ths brilliant duet between New Jack Era artist Shanice and New Jack
descended Pop/R&B artist Justin Timberlake below!
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HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE NJS4E INTERVIEWS ON YOUTUBE?
WE'VE ADDED MANY OF OUR "URBAN OUTLOOK" AND NJS4E UNCUT INTERVIEWS
TO YOUTUBE SO YOU CAN GET THEM ALL IN ONE PLACE!
SOME OF THE FEATURED INTERVIEWS INCLUDE:
STEVE RUSSELL OF TROOP
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
DONNIE SIMPSON of BET's VIDEO SOUL/WPGC
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
RANDY GILL OF 2 II EXTREME
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
BROOKE PAYNE (NEW EDITION)
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
DJ CAMERON PAUL (SAN FRANCISCO'S KMEL - "PUSH IT" CREATOR)
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
CHRISTOPHER "PLAY" MARTIN (KID N PLAY)
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
JEFF REDD
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
DAVE "JAM" HALL
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
DAMION HALL
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
SHANICE WILSON
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
JERRY HELLER (NWA)
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
DARRELL 'DZO' ADAMS (BASIC BLACK / 911)
(Look for the rest of the interview on YouTube)
INTERVIEWS BY MICHAEL ANGELO SAULSBERRY (PORTRAIT),
KEVIN THORNTON (COLOR ME BADD),
JOI MARSHALL (JADE)
DANNY WOOD (NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK) FORTHCOMING.
CHECK OUT WUAG-FM.NET ON FRIDAY NIGHTS BETWEEN
9PM - 11PM EST
FOR JARRELL MASON's "THE TIME MACHINE" TO HEAR MANY OF THESE FIRST!
The wait is over! Check out the new CD by Jeff Redd and Co. out now!
(Click above)
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The NJS4E Part 6 Vid Recaps March 3rd, 2007
Thanks to everyone who came out last weekend.
You were a part of a big night...so big we had no idea that we'd need
a bigger venue. But we do now.
To all the forum members who were able to make the night...Thank You!
To all those who heard about the party through word of mouth...Thank You!
To all those who had a good time, made noise, and danced all night...Thank You!
We'll do it again in no time.
But in the meanwhile, check out these clips.
There are a few more to come.
Stay tuned!
The Intro Clip featuring Knyte
The Intro Clip featuring Jode
The Golden Era Hip-Hop Set
The NJS4E 6th Party crowd moves to Aaron Hall's "Don't Be Afraid"
Party Clips, Quick Party-Goer Interview, JP, Bobby Knight, and more!
Crowd shouts along to "Roses Are Red" by The Mac Band
Bobby Knight and Andrew Knyte rep for the New Jack Era!
The latest editions of Urban Outlook are up, featuring
- Kyle West -
Mr. West was the chief producer/collaborator with Al B. Sure on all three of the latter's albums, and was behind the mysteriously distinctive sound those albums produced. Other works to his credit include songs on Tevin Campbell's first album (i.e. "Alone With You,") and Donnell Jones's "Where I Wanna Be."
Click the pic above to check out the feature!
(we'll add more content to its "Urban Outlook" page soon)
Extra Special thanks to NJS4E's Ronzeyl "Zeyl 10" Newsome for this exclusive!
BUT WAIT...we're not done. - Carl "Groove" Martin -
Mr. Martin is an original member of '90s R&B group Shai, and the writer of that outfit's biggest hit, "If I Ever Fall In Love."
Check out his latest version here:
Special thanks to NJS4E's Jarrell "J-Mas" Mason for this exclusive!
Keep it locked at Njs4ever.com and Njs4e.com for more!
This year's Grammy awards were a testament to the power of
the New Jack Era. Four of the best performances of the night could all be tied
to New Jack Swing...and we've assembled them for your review below:
Mary J Blige
(Congratulations!)
Justin
(What Goes Around)
- Basic Black fans: watch closely and catch the group's lead singer
Darryl "Dezo" Adams in the backup vocalist lineup -
Justin/T.I./Robyn Troupe
(Ain't No Sunshine/My Love)
Timbaland/Justin/Nelly F (Grammy afterparty performance)
Chris Brown "Run It" Performance
(Very "Stomp The Yard" influenced)
and last but not least...
(thanks to J-Mas, NJS4E Rising Star)
a RARE R.Kelly performance when he was still in his R&B group, MGM.
It DOESN'T get much more NJS than this...
a) who knew R. Kelly could move like that?
b) anyone recognize where the rap from this song ended up?
and 2/11/2007 marked the 1 year anniversary
of Njs4ever.com making contact with the man who coined the term,
New Jack Swing -- Mr. Barry Michael Cooper.
Be sure to catch him on BET rebroadcasts (check listings) of
American Gangster: Nicky Barnes
and
American Gangster: The Chamber Brothers
Learn much more about Barry Michael Cooper (and why he
matters so much!!!)
at the NJS4E Interviews below:
Last but not least...will NJS4E be collaborating on a worldwide New Jack Swing 20th Anniversary Block Party in Harlem, New York during the month of September 2007? Will all the major players from Uptown Records and more be invited?
Stay tuned for more...as the NJS4EVER story continues to unfold.
NJS4E Europe's 6th London Party is taking place on this date!
... Stay tuned for more
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The newest radio shows have finally been posted online, with more on the way!
Head over to the "Streaming Radio" link on the site menu to the left!
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THE NEXT NJS4E PARTY IS TENTATIVELY IN LONDON ON MARCH 3RD!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!
PARIS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR MAY 2007
NEW YORK TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2007
CHICAGO, LOS ANGELES, & MIAMI ARE POSSIBILITIES
FOR 2007 AS WELL
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For a look back on the year 1987...check out the Year By Year History page at this site,
which was written back in late 2001. Over the next year, summaries of 1994, 1995, 1996 and on will be added to NJS4E to chronicle not only the New Jack Era, but the music that it made possible!
AND ON 2/13/07, Njs4ever.com
...will be running... FIVE YEARS STRONG
on the internet!
To help us celebrate, were loading FOUR new radio shows featuring our very own
Steven "StevieSwing" Anderson and a Dutch New Jack Swing show featuring
DJ Sopi, one of the 1000+ strong members of our online community.
Congratulations to NJS4E forum member SWINGBEATLOVER for being voted by his peers as
2006 NJS4E Member of The Year!
The "Passionate One" has been an amazing presence
at the message board - his energy and enthusiasm
for NJS4E has been an inspiration to all of us.
Honorable mention goes to DJ Freez' who played
a crucial role in Amsterdam this year and has
also been an amazing presence at the forum,
compiling lists to capture the essence of New Jack Swing.
Last but not least, we recognize 2005's NJS4E Member of The Year, JODECIDAL one more time in that role. He has since then moved on to
securing interviews left and right for the NJS4E cause.
...and below, find out who won the NJS4E Puzzle Contest....
This would be Dan
NJS4E Forum and Tech Extraordinaire!
The latest installment of NJS4E UnCut is finally ready...and it features former Uptown Records recording artist/MCA Records A&R Exec Jeff Redd.
In this edition, meet Jeff's award-winning engineer, Adrian Van Velsen, learn more about Sol Real Records, and witness an exclusive performance - up close and personal!
Also, be sure to check out the March 2006 installment of
Urban Outlook for more of Jeff Redd.
Celebrating 20 Years of San Francisco's 106.1 KMEL
In 1987, San Francisco radio station 106.1 KMEL became one of the first pop stations to embrace "urban" music, by mixing in latin freestyle, hip-hop, and new jack swing into regular rotation. That summer, KMEL debuted the first ever "Summer Jam" concert.
NJS4E will be paying tribute to the KMEL legacy and its important contribution to the New Jack movement over the next year. For now, please enjoy this clip featuring the Notorious B.I.G. from the final 'extended run-time' Summer Jam, which took place in 1995.
-- Note: Explicit Lyrics contained in this clip --
(this link has KMEL's 1986 mastermix)
Check out NJS4E's REVAMPED profile on KMEL with links to more classic
performances here
NJS4E wishes to acknowledge and honor the legacy of the late
Godfather of Soul: James Brown.
His career spanned generations of music, and proved influential not only to his fans and followers, but music legends in their own right such as Michael Jackson and Prince.
While it should go without saying -- we will say it:
There would be no funk ('70s or '80s), no Hip-Hop, no performing like Michael, Prince,
Usher,
Diddy, no "Fight The Power," no Soul Power, the way we know it...without
James Brown. His contribution to the history of music cannot be overstated and we at
NJS4E salute his memory, his achievements, and again, his legacy.
Thank you for passion, sound, influence, and spirit.
Rest in Peace.
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THE NEXT NJS4E PARTY IS TENTATIVELY IN LONDON ON MARCH 9TH!
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION!!!
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Latest News: 12/10/06
Check out the latest edition of Urban Outlook with Jarell "J-Mas" Mason's exclusive interview with Jerry Heller, the manager and financial backer of N.W.A during their glory days of Straight Outta Compton, Eazy Duz It, Efil4Zaggin, and more. West Coast Hip-Hop fans, you do not want to miss this!
Latest News: 11/27/06
Check out the latest editions of Urban Outlook with Vijay "Jode" Chandegra's exclusive interview with Damion Hall of Guy, some preview clips from the upcoming Hall Brothers album, and Ronzeyl "Zeyl 10" Newsome's exclusive interview with producer Ike Lee III!
We have an incredible back-log of updates on the way including Part II to the Damion Hall Interview by Jode, an EXCLUSIVE interview with producer Ike Lee III (3 Boyz From Newark), video clips from the highly successful NJS4E Party Part V ("It' Goin Down") from September, new radio shows from Stevieswing, and more!
In the meantime, check out the ever-expanding Music Videos!
By now you are probably aware that we've lost a New Jack Era (and beyond) legend of R&B,
the late Gerald Levert. He passed away in his sleep of a heart attack on November 10th, 2006. His death is sad news for all of us who were fans of his music, and it is especially shocking to lose him at only 40 years of age. From his work with the trio Levert, artists like Troop, Keith Sweat, New Edition, and more, Gerald Levert will be warmly remembered.
Stay tuned for more commemoration of this R&B great.
Visit our forum to celebrate his music with us.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Levert's family and friends.
- The NJS4E Family -
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Latest News: 10/23/06
It's Showtime People!
Chicago radio station WSRB/Soul 106.3 has agreed to try a New Jack Swing-based format for the next eight weeks, sponsored by Miller Genuine Draft. You can listen to the New Jack format on this station between 6pm and 8pm Central Standard Time Mondays thru Thursdays!
This is the first instance EVER, that a major FM radio station anywhere on the planet has taken a New Jack Swing-based playlist seriously. And now is our chance to make a statement and make this New Jack Swing movement a reality!
If we want to bring New Jack Swing back, we must make this special program by WSRB a wild success.
We need you to do the following:
1. Befriend this station on Myspace
2. Leave comments congratulating them on the New Jack Swing format
3. Spead the word & listen online at http://www.soul1063radio.com
Click the Miller Genuine Draft Logo below to listen to the promo!!!
Last but not least, it should be mentioned that this could not have happened without the direct involvment of two individuals: Ducky for recognizing New Jack Swing as a viable solution for MGD and WSRB, and Knyte for serving as the musical consultant to the project. NJS4E does it again!!! And we'll keep on doing it!
The movement is now officially taking off in the United States!
It's Showtime, People!
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