Next Phase Is This
“True To Your Heart” is a high-energy, feel-good pop and R&B track recorded for the soundtrack of Disney’s 1998 animated feature film, Mulan. The song beautifully bridges generations by pairing the smooth, late-90s boy band harmonies of 98 Degrees with the legendary, soulful vocals and signature harmonica playing of Stevie Wonder. Driven by a lively…
“Murder She Wrote” is a legendary, globally revered 1992 dancehall masterpiece that remains one of the most sampled and recognizable tracks in reggae history. Built upon the iconic, infectious “Bam Bam” riddim, the song is driven by a hypnotic, rolling drum machine pattern and a deep, pulsing bassline that commands immediate dancing. The track is…
“Love Will Conquer All” is a sleek, ultra-smooth 1986 adult contemporary and R&B track released as a major single from Lionel Richie’s multi-platinum album Dancing on the Ceiling. Co-written with Greg Phillinganes and Cynthia Weil, the song features a mid-tempo electronic groove driven by soft synthesizer chords, a walking bassline, and crisp drum machine tracking….
“Isn’t She Lovely” is a gorgeous, universally beloved 1976 soul and pop masterpiece that stands as one of the most heartwarming celebrations of parenthood in music history. Released on his monumental album Songs in the Key of Life, the song features a bouncing, joyful rhythm driven by a warm acoustic piano, a bubbling bassline, and…
“One Thing Leads to Another” is a sharp, ultra-slick 1983 new wave and synth-rock track that became the definitive mainstream breakthrough for British band The Fixx. The song is built entirely around an extremely tight, stuttering electric guitar riff by Jamie West-Oram, layered over a driving, syncopated funk bassline and crisp digital drum tracking. The…
“Ice Ice Baby” is a monumentally successful 1990 hip-hop track that made history as the first rap single to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song’s entire sonic foundation relies on a legendary, highly controversial bassline directly sampled from Queen and David Bowie’s 1981 classic “Under Pressure.” Layered with crisp drum machine snaps, occasional…
“Pride (In the Name of Love)” is a monumental, stadium-sized alternative rock and post-punk anthem released by Irish rock legends U2 in 1984 to massive global acclaim. The track is anchored by The Edge’s legendary, instantly recognizable echoing guitar figure, which utilizes a digital delay effect to create a driving wall of sound. Propelled by…
I could see the makings of this story from early on when the man was about to commit suicide.Then Mr. Smith comes along and stops him because he wanted his soul. Very predictable but the ending was a curve ball. I thought a man of God or an angel was going to come and save…
Charlie Parks is a sick, deluded thirty plus year old man. I saw the ending coming though and it was lame. This whole, entire episode is sick and twisted and if Rod Serling never had three good seasons of The Twilight Zone under his belt and I existed in the 1960s I would have had…
“Is This Love” is a timeless 1978 reggae masterpiece that stands as one of Bob Marley & The Wailers’ most cherished romantic recordings. Driven by a smooth, skanking rhythm guitar pattern, a warm, pulsing bassline, and a gentle percussion groove, the song creates a deeply comforting and tranquil sonic atmosphere. The instrumentation is beautifully complemented…