(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something special about Mary Mary that’s hard to put into words—but you feel it the moment one of their songs starts to play. For me, they weren’t just a gospel duo—they were a soundtrack to so many moments in life. From dancing around the house with joy to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com)  There’s something about Barack Obama’s words that still lingers long after he’s left the podium. Maybe it’s the cadence of his voice, or maybe it’s the substance behind the sound bites. Either way, his quotes continue to resonate—especially now, when the world feels like it’s changing faster than we ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something about Billy Ocean’s music that feels like a warm breeze on a tough day—comforting, familiar, and deeply soulful. Growing up, his songs were always somewhere in the background—playing from the stereo during family gatherings, sneaking into quiet moments on late-night radio, or lifting moods during road trips. ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something special about digging through old records and stumbling upon a voice that grabs you by the heart—and for me, that voice was Jackie Moore’s. The first time I heard her sing “Precious, Precious,” I stopped everything. That southern soul, the grit in her delivery, the honesty in ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you know R&B, you know Keith Sweat. His voice, his vibe, and—most importantly—his pen have shaped the soundtrack of late-night conversations, breakups, makeups, and grown-folk love for decades. For many of us who came of age during the golden era of ’90s R&B, his music wasn’t just something ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you grew up on real R&B—where the lyrics spoke to your heart and the beat moved your soul—then chances are, Musiq Soulchild had a seat at your table. For me, his music wasn’t just something to listen to; it was therapy, a vibe, a whole mood that got ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) If you’re anything like me, you know that real R&B is more than just catchy hooks or flashy production—it’s about feeling. And when it comes to artists who deliver that kind of emotional depth, Eric Benét is in a league of his own. Over the years, he’s given us ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something undeniably special about Howard Hewett’s voice. It doesn’t just hit the right notes — it finds its way into your heart, wrapping around your emotions like a warm embrace on a cold night. Whether you first discovered him as the silky lead singer of Shalamar or came ...