GRAND THEFT AUTO: SAN ANDREAS
FOREVER MY LADY - CSR 103.9 New Jack Guide - PS2 All Music Guide
Authored by VampireHorde




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What it does, party peoples! Thanks for clicking on my New Jack Swing
guide. I absolutely love NJ Swing music as I grew up listening to it
and it holds a very special place in my heart. And now, Rockstar Games
has done a great thing for New Jack Swing lovers of the old school and
have incorporated NJS music into GTA: San Andreas!


Check it out, there are 11 radio stations in the game and this guide
will showcase all the HOT New Jack music for CSR 103.9. (Wait a minute,
isn't 103.2 in the game?) Here you'll find the lyrics, complete
playlist, artist info, and the full albums which the songs are all
derived from.


So what is Contemporary Soul Radio 103.9?
This station consists of music tracks from R&B artists that blended
soul with a little bit of rap to create a "genre" (now long gone) known
as New Jack Swing. If you love this kind of music then this station is
for you!


ENOUGH TALK, LET'S PAR-TAY!!!



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                  +++   SWV - I'M SO INTO YOU   +++


ALBUM: IT'S ABOUT TIME
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1992
This hit album includes the hot tracks "Downtown", "Weak", and "Right
Here". "Right Here" was later remixed to include a Michael Jackson
sample of the song "Human Nature" (and was renamed "Right Here - Human
Nature") and made the top 20 of the Billboard charts. Unfortunately,
this album has not been remastered, so the only way to get SWV's hits
in high quality is to get their greatest hits package


++LYRICS:

Boy, there you go
You're telling me that you love me
But boy you know
That you belong to another girl who loves you
You are so fine, (so fine, so fine)
You blow my mind
(Things you do) with the things you do to me
(She sees) She's not blind, she's not blind
Things you do for me, but I know


CHORUS:
I'm so into you
I don't know what I'm gonna do
Boy, you got me so confused
I don't know what I'm gonna do


Friends ask how could I give myself
To one who belongs to someone else
They just don't know
Your love's so good
That they would want it for themselves
Anyone can see...
You are so fine, (so fine, so fine)
You blow my mind
(Things you do) with the things you do to me
(She sees) She's not blind, she's not blind
Things you do for me, but I know


[CHORUS 2x]


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              +++   SOUL II SOUL - KEEP ON MOVIN'   +++


ALBUM: SOUL II SOUL
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1989
This album spawned 2 hit singles including the song "Back To Life
(However Do You Want Me)" which led the movement for mainstream dance
and house music in the early 90's.


++LYRICS:

Keep on moving
Don't stop like the hands of time
Click clock
Find your own way to stay
The time will come one day
Why do people choose to live their live this way?


Keep on moving
Don't stop no
Keep on moving
Keep on moving
Keep on moving
Don't stop no
Keep on moving


It's our time
Time today
The right time is here to stay
Stay in my life
My life always
Yellow is the color of sunrays

I hide myself from no one
I know the time will surely come when
You'll be in my life
My life
My life always
Yellow is the color of sunrays


Keep on moving
Don't stop like the hands of time
Click clock
Find your own way to stay
The time will come one day
Keep on moving
Don't stop no
Keep on moving


I know the time
Time today
Walking alone in my own way
Extremely cold and rainy day
Friends and I have fun along the way
Yes we do!
I hide myself from no one
I know the time will really come when
You'll be in my life
My life always
Yellow is the color of sunrays


Keep on moving
Don't stop like the hands of time
Keep on moving
Don't stop no
Keep on moving


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           +++   SAMUELLE - SO YOU LIKE WHAT YOU SEE   +++


ALBUM: LIVING IN BLACK PARADISE
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1991
Samuelle was a former member of the hit group Club Noveau (their
biggest hit was "Lean On Me"). In 1991, Samuelle, released his (only)
hit single "So You Like What You See" and the song reached #1 on the
R&B Billboard Charts for two weeks.


++LYRICS:

Get with the program!
Get with the program!
Get with the program!


Everyday now I can feel you watching me from afar
And you been leavin' those love letters on my car (everyday)
So now I wonder - why you're so into me in such a way
That you've got to take your spare time to chase after me
(Punishing)


CHORUS:
So you like what you see?
You better put a hold on me
So you like what you see?
You better put a hold on me


The problem, baby
I'm not used to girls to shy (talk to me)
Now I'm impressed by sweet young ladies on a mission
To please their guy
So why, young lady, fall short of getting me?
About awhile
Now it's time you get with the program and learn to leave
Forcefully


CHORUS 2X


INTERMISSION


CHORUS UNTIL FADE



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        +++   EN VOGUE - MY LOVIN' (NEVER GONNA GET IT)   +++


ALBUM: FUNKY DIVAS
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1992
This is the album that broke En Vogue of the typical R&B group mold and
made them into huge influential superstars. Other tracks include "Free
Your Mind" and "Giving Him Something He Can Feel". IMO, their hit
single from their first album "Hold On" has a more New Jack sound than
"My Lovin'", wouldn't you agree?


++LYRICS:

No, you're never gonna get it (Ow!)
Never ever gonna get it (No, not this time)
No, you're never gonna get it (My love)
Never ever gonna get it
No, you're never gonna get it (Ow!)
Never ever gonna get it (No, not this time)
No, you're never gonna get it (My love)
Never ever gonna get it


I remember how it used to be
You never was this nice, you can't fool me
Now you talkin' like you made a change
The more you talk, the more things sound the same
What makes you think you can just walk back into her life
Without a good fight?  Oh...
I just sit back and watch you make a fool of yourself
Cuz you're just wasting your time, oh...


CHORUS:
No, you're never gonna get it (Not this time)
Never ever gonna get it (My lovin')
No, you're never gonna get it (Had your chance to make a change)
Never ever gonna get it

REPEAT CHORUS


Now you promise me the moon and stars
Save your breath, you won't get very far
Gave you many chances to make change
The only thing you changed was love to hate
It doesn't matter what you do or what you say
She doesn't love you, no way
Maybe next time you'll give your woman a little respect
So you won't be hearing her say, "No way"


CHORUS


Doesn't matter what you do or what you say
She don't love you, no way
Maybe next time you'll give your woman a little respect
So you won't be hearing her say, "No way"


[And now it's time for a breakdown...]


Never gonna get it, never gonna get it
Never gonna get it, never gonna get it
Never gonna get it, never gonna get it
Never gonna get it (whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa)


Never gonna get it, never gonna get it
Never gonna get it, never gonna get it
Never gonna get it, never gonna get it
Never gonna get it, never get it


No, you're never gonna get it (Sweet lovin')
Never ever gonna get it (Sweet lovin')
No, you're never gonna get it (My lovin')
Never ever gonna get it (My lovin')
No, you're never gonna get it (Sweet lovin')
Never ever gonna get it (My lovin')
No, you're never gonna get it (Sweet lovin')
Never ever gonna get it (My lovin')...



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          +++   JOHNNY GILL - RUB YOU THE RIGHT WAY   +++


ALBUM: JOHNNY GILL
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1990
Before Johnny Gill joined New Edition, he had a semi-successful solo
career with three previous R&B albums under his belt. After New Edition
parted ways, Johnny released his fourth solo album (entitled "Johnny
Gill", which was the same as his first album) which includes the
aforementioned song and "My, My, My".


++LYRICS:

What you've been missin' in a man
I can survive, your wish is my command
I'll work hard to fill up your needs
Give you lesson on what it is to
(Feel) Feel (Good) good, baby
Get undressed and slip on this robe
(Re-) Re- (lax) lax, darlin'
Just sit back,
Can you feel the magic in my hands
When I touch and rub you the right way
Stroke applied with tenderness
When I hold and rub you the right way
A light massage, a soft caress
Whenever I need to rub, I run her happiness
Customer satisfaction is a guarantee
So for your pleasure, come on over here, please
(You) hey
So hold on and throw off that coat
(Show) Show (You)
I'll show you pleasure like you've never known


Can you feel the magic in my hands
When I touch and rub you the right way
Stroke applied with tenderness
When I hold and rub you the right way
Feel the magic in my hands
When I touch and rub you the right way
Stroke applied with tenderness
When I hold and rub you the right way


Pump up the bass
Hey
Pump up the bass
What-what-what
What-what
Hey
Get ready
(Feel good)
(Re-) Re-, girl (lax) lax, yeah
Oh...oh...oh...


Can you feel the magic in my hands
When I touch and rub you the right way
Stroke applied with tenderness
When I hold and rub you the right way
Feel the magic in my hands
When I touch and rub you the right way
Stroke applied with tenderness
When I hold and rub you the right way


Your every wish is my command
So get undressed and ???
Gonna rub with my magic hands
Give you what you're missin' in a man
Stroke you with a soft caress
Applied with so much tenderness
Hold on tight and don't let go
Give you pleasure like you've never known before


Feel the magic in my hands
When I touch and rub you the right way
Stroke applied with tenderness
When I hold and rub you the right way
Feel the magic in my, in my
Customer satisfaction, baby
Stroke, hey, hey
Hold and rub you the right way
Do you feel it, do you feel it
Oh...oh...oh...oh...oh...
Pump it
Party
Come on, darlin'
Come on, do you
Do you feel it, baby, feel it, baby, feel it, feel it, feel it, feel
it, feel it
Oh, baby
Stroke, baby, oh...
Feel it, baby, feel it all over
Feel it, honey, see what
Whatever you want, I got it
Whatever you need, I got it, baby, got it, baby
Whatever you want, I've got it in my hands
Whatever you need, I'll fulfill your needs, baby



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             +++   RALPH TRESVANT - SENSITIVITY   +++


ALBUM: RALPH TRESVANT
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1990
After New Edition parted ways, Ralph Tresvant started his solo career
by hooking up with Janet Jackson's producers, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
They produced his solo debut which spawned three hits including the
aforementioned track, "Stone Cold Gentleman", and "Do What I Gotta Do".


++LYRICS:

Girl, I know it's been hard since he went away
And left so sad you cry everyday
Let me kiss your tears erase all your doubts
Because for you I'm here, you won't be without love

Don't need a man who can give you money
C'mon let me show you just what you need honey (I got what you need)
You need a man with sensitivity (a man like me)


Someone who can love you
Someone who will need you
Someone who will treat you right (like me girl)

Someone who will hold you tight
Someone stable in your life (ah baby)
You need a man with sensitivity
A man like me (baby)(honey)


Baby and I'm the man (ah you no, you no)
Baby like I do baby (hang in their baby)
You need a man with sensitivity
A man like me


See you need someone who's their like a gentleman
If anybody can fit the description baby I can
Someone who cares and dares to give himself completely
You got it in me you need a man with sensitivity


You need a man (3x's)
Not any man
Warm and sensitive that's what I can give
Man with sensitivity
A man like me


Save a little love for me (sensitivity)
Baby I got what you need (I got it)
Hold on my darling
Don't let me down


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                    +++  GUY - GROOVE ME   +++


ALBUM: GUY
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1988
Guy's first self-titled album went three times platinum in the late
80's and spawned a couple of hit tracks including the aforementioned
track and "Piece Of My Love".


++LYRICS:

Groove Me Baby! Do Me! (Repeated throughout the entire song)

When I get you home tonight
It is gonna be alright
Girl, just do it now
And let's just take it nice and slow
Hey, girl, I know
Girl I'm in a romantic mood and sing too
Won't you groove me?
Groove Me Tonight (sing along with me)
Groove Me baby


Even if it's only for awhile
Enjoy this good loving with a smile
Do it wild tonight
Having a heart attack tonight
We'll go wild tonight
Baby, baby I can be the one that does you right
And you can Groove Me, baby tonight!
Groove Me baby


Don't leave me with your prayers girl
Tell me you are on my world
Girl you know, girl don't let me be baby
I need your loving
If only you, my love, can Groove Me baby
Groove Me baby


Groove Me baby
Tonight tonight right now baby
That's what I want you to do
I want you to Groove Me tonight
Don't say no don't say maybe
Groove Me baby now! Yeah


Hold up! Hold up! It ain't over!
I thought y'all didn't like the beat?
It's not over! The party's not over!


Funky...(repeat over)


Hold up! Hold up! It ain't over!
I thought y'all didn't like the beat?
It's not over!



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              +++   AARON HALL - DON'T BE AFRAID   +++


ALBUM: "JUICE" SOUNDTRACK/THE TRUTH (1994)
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1991
The aforementioned track was released for the film "Juice" in 1992 and
was re-recorded as a softer version for his debut album "The Truth".


++LYRICS:


Now I lay me down to sleep
I pray my Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake
I pray my Lord my soul to take


You'll be saying "Daddy" to me
But please don't hurt me
This is my first experience, cause this players been
Make it feel alright, don't worry baby


Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid, baby
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid, girl


When I lay you down tonight
Ask me to hold you tight
Everything will be alright
Don't be afraid, baby
When you start to spread some home
And your parts are gone, gone
Let it happen right now
Don't be afraid, girl


Now I have you all to myself
To put the other guys all on the shelf
No need to run and no need to hide
All the doors are locked baby and I have you inside
You get down and you can hear me
It just makes me horny
Ain't nothing but a love thing baby
Between me and you
So just give in baby, don't worry about a thing


Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid, baby


When I get through with you
Ain't nobody else that you will want to go to
I put all men to shame
Remember babe, this is a nasty man's game


Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid
Don't be afraid, baby


Deep down, feel so lucky to have you in my house
But now its time to go baby, need for it large
Go to see my baby and settle things, alright
Rest your head into my chest
I know it feels real good
Do me baby, don't need to be afraid
The lights are off and I open the sheets
So kiss me baby, I say it's on one more time
For the wrong man, I'm right again
Give me the center baby don't be afraid


Don't be a-
Don't be a-
Don't be afraid (repeat over until fade)



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               +++   BOYZ II MEN - MOTOWNPHILLY   +++


ALBUM: COOLEYHIGHHARMONY
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1991
Produced by former New Edition member, Michael Bivins, the debut album
from Boyz II Men spawned three big hits including "It's So Hard To Say
Goodbye To Yesterday". In 1993, the album was re-packaged to include
their second biggest hit to date, "End Of The Road".


++LYRICS:

Motownphilly's back again
Doin' a little east coast fling
Boyz II Men going off
Not too hard, not too soft


It's long overdue but now
Philly is slammin'
Boyz II Men, ABC, BBD
The east coast family
Never skipped a beat, na
While cooling on South Street
Jet black Benz, plenty of friends
And all the Philly steaks you could eat


Back in school we used to dream about this everyday
Could it really happen?
Or do dreams fade away
Then we started singing them
They said it sounded smooth
So we started a group and here we are
Kickin' it just for you


CHORUS:
Motownphilly's back again
Doin' a little east coast fling
Boyz II Men going off
Not too hard, not too soft


The spotlight is on us now
Watch us do this
Da da, daaa da da, da da da da da da
Live and direct from Philly town
Rap and hype and we can get down
We are ready to roll
So now the world will know that we were
Back in school we used to dream about this everyday
Could it really happen? Or do dreams fade away
Then we started singing them
They said it sounded smooth
So we started a group and here we are
Kickin' it just for you


[Chorus]


Doom doom doom da da, doom doom doom da da
Da di da di da da, da da, daa daa daa
Doom doom doom da da, doom doom doom da da
Da di da di da da, da da, daa daa daa


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                 +++   BELL BIV DEVOE - POISON   +++


ALBUM: POISON
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1990
After New Edition parted ways, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, and Ronny
Devoe formed Bell Biv Devoe and released their first album in 1990. The
title track went straight to #1 and was one of the first songs that
brought New Jack Swing to the mainstream. The album also spawned four
more hits and has been certified 5x platinum.


++LYRICS:

Girl I must warn you
I sense something strange in my mind
Situation is serious
Let's cure it 'cause we're running out of time
It's oh, so beautiful
Relationships they seem from the start
It's all so deadly
When love is not together from the heart


It's drivin' me out of my mind
That's why it's hard for me to find
Can't get it out of my head
Miss her, kiss her, love her (Wrong move you're dead)


That girl is poison
Never trust a big butt and smile
That girl is poison


If I were you I'd take precaution
Before I start to meet fly girl, you know
'Cause in some portions
You'll think she's the best thing in the world
She's so fly
She'll drive you right out of your mind
Steal your heart when you're blind
Beware she's schemin', she'll make you think you're dreamin'
You'll fall in love and you'll be screamin' demon, hoo


Poison, deadly, movin' it slow
Lookin' for a mellow fellow like DeVoe
Gettin' paid, laid, so better lay low
Schemin' on house, money, and the whole show
The low pro ho' she'll be cut like an afro
See what you're sayin', huh, she's weighin' on you
But I know she's a loser
(How do you know) Me and the crew used to do her


Poison-poison-poison-poison
Poison-poison-poison-poison (Poison)
Poison-poison-poison-poison
Poison-poison-poison-poison
Poison


I was at the bar, shake, breakin' and takin' 'em all
And that night I played the wall
Checkin' out the fellas, the highs and lows
Keepin' one eye open, still clockin' the ho's
There was one particular girl that stood out from the rest
Poison as can be, the high power chest
Michael Bivens here and I'm runnin' the show
Bell Biv DeVoe (ha ha ha)
Now you know
Yo', Slick, blow


It's drivin' me out of my mind
That's why it's hard for me to find
Can't get it out of my head
Miss her, kiss her, love her (Wrong move you're dead)


That girl is poison
Never trust a big butt and smile
Poison
She's dangerous
Poison (Oh yeah, oh, yeah)
Poison


Yo' fellas, that was my end of
You know what I'm sayin', Mike
Yeah, B.B.D. in full effect
Yo', what's up to Ralph T and Johnny G
And I can't forget about my boy, B. Brown
And the whole NE crew


Poison


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               +++   TODAY - I GOT THE FEELING   +++


ALBUM: THE NEW FORMULA
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1990
Produced by Teddy Riley, the group had minor success with their first
album in 1988. By the time the group released their second album, the
group started to dissolve and then later broke up in 1992.



+++NO LYRICS! If anyone is willing to get lyrics for this song, please
e-mail me and I will post it here with credit to you!



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             +++   WRECKX-N-EFFECT - NEW JACK SWING   +++


ALBUM: WRECKS-N-EFFECT
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1988
Also produced by Teddy Riley (whose older brother was a member of the
band), the group was originally a 4-man group. After a couple of minor
hit tracks on their debut album, the band would soon release their
second album in 1992, which included the hit "Rump Shaker".


++LYRICS:

Yo Wreckx N Effect!
In full effect!
(Burn it up!)


It's the New Jack Swing
Was it something wrong that she can clean
All you gotta do is c'mon and sing
Word for word, all the lyrics that I bring
And if you feel the swing in your body
When you step in cool inside a party
Watching all the girls just bumping like hotties
They have humps that's better than Ferrari's
So I gotta try these
Dancing with a girl on my lap
I was chancing, hoping she was the type for romancing
But my rap needed a little enhancing
Because this girl needed some answering
Nothing I said, I started to complain and turning red
Then I told her just to be about Ted
She gave a wink
But can't believe a thing about the New Jack Swing


Can't believe a thing about the New Jack Swing


1-2-3 I named it New Jack Swing
Yes, T.R. is my name
Making you girls do my thing
It's the way I entertain baby
I'm on the beat you like
Yes, that's right
Its outta sight
All the bumps are very high
Yes, T.R. is grooving it right
I got Keith Sweat, Heavy D, Today, Mo Dee, B. Sure and my man Bobby
Brown
I got Cinnamon, Redhead, Boy George, James, DEJA and my homeboys Guy


Can't believe a thing about the New Jack Swing
(Burn it up!)


Back to the matter
The New Jack Swing
It's the sound that can flatter
Even if the sound around town doesn't give a
Same type of feeling that this one delivers
So your body shivers
So bad, so dope big metal thing you wish you had
Bumping your feeling from glad to sad
But you're not getting offensive
Just chill and get whipped by the New Jack Swing


Can't believe a thing about the New Jack Swing



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                +++   BOBBY BROWN - DON'T BE CRUEL   +++


ALBUM: DON'T BE CRUEL
YEAR OF RELEASE: 1989
After Bobby parted ways with New Edition, he hooked up with two unknown
producers, Teddy Riley and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and they
produced what would be one of the most influential early New Jack Swing
albums of the late 80's. The album spawned five hit singles including
"My Prerogative", "Roni", "Rock Wit'Cha", and "Every Little Step".



++LYRICS:


Girl, the only thing that matters in my life
Is that I'm down for you and treat you right
You've got no cause to treat me cold as ice

Ohh girl
As long as I been givin' my love to you
You should be givin' me your love, too
But you just keep on actin' just like a fool
You know it ain't cool


CHORUS:
Don't be cruel
'Cause I would never be that cruel to you
Uh no, oh oh, no
Don't be cruel
Uh girl, you need to change your attitude
Uh no, oh
Don't be cruel


Hey yo' Kimmy what's up with this attitude
I thought I was bein' real good to you
I treat you sweet, take you out at night
But you never say thanks girl that ain't right
I bought you diamonds even gave you pearls
I took you for a cruise all around the world
I treat you high post but you play me close
And if I brought a drink up you won't even toast


Girl, I work so hard for you from 9 to 5
So you could have the finer things in life
Since you're the kind that's never satisfied


Ohh girl
As long as I been givin' my heart to you
You should be givin' me your heart, too
But you just keep on actin' just like a fool
You know it ain't cool


(CHORUS)


From fancy cars to diamond rings
I've just about given you everything
There's really not much I won't do for you
I bought you 12 yellow roses and candy, too
I like be up front and never play the back
But the way you treat me girl is like a heart attack
I'm real troop trooper aiming for the top.
I want you by my side diggin' dollars outta crock


Ohh girl
As long as I been givin' my love to you
You should be givin' me your love, too
But you just keep on actin' just like a fool
You know it ain't cool
It just ain't cool!
Ow! Don't be cruel...


Uh, uh, uh
Uh, uh, uh...


We used to hang out tough just kickin' around
We discovered a love that had never been found
You gave me your heart I gave you my mind
But a true love affair we could never find
Although I want you bad I could let you go
'Cause there's a lot of girls out there that won't say no
Know to the fact that I want you, Jackie
I want you more than human eyes can see
But you had to start illin', tryin' to make a killin'
Thought about the dollars I make and you were willin'
To be with me Bobby B., but with a bad attitude I can't compete
Now you know my name, now I know your game
You want to be with me you got to be the same way
That another girl would be and if you wanna be with me


(CHORUS 2X)


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Did you notice that all members of New Edition each have a song in the
game? Bobby Brown, Ralph Tresvant, Johnny Gill and Bell Biv Devoe
together in one package!


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           +++   MY KINDA MUSIC: SMOOTH AND SOULFUL   +++


There were very few quintessential artists/groups that harbored the
New Jack Swing sound and did it right. I'll list some of my personal
favorites and hope you'll understand my frustration since they were
blatantly left out of the game.


--COLOR ME BADD
Sure, VH-1 mocks this band and their sound but back in 1991 they were
the second biggest group in the world (behind Boyz II Men). And anyone
who remembers the early 90's can remember how huge their popularity
grew after songs like "I Wanna Sex U Up", "All 4 Love", "I Adore Mi
Amor" and "Thinking Back" were released (I sure do). Also, don't forget
their hit ballad "Forever Love"!



--BABYFACE
I'm disappointed that none of Babyface's music from his "Tender Lover"
album was included here. Besides Teddy Riley, Babyface was the
essential producer and innovator in the New Jack swing movement in the
early 90's. Songs like "It's No Crime", "Whip Appeal", and "Soon As I
Get Home" is the reason why Babyface's "Tender Lover" is so essential
to New Jack Swing.



--JODECI
I'm also very disappointed that no tracks from this group were included
in the game. The 1991 album "Forever My Lady" by JODECI was one of THE
essential 90's R&B/New Jack albums and is 100x better than Boyz II
Men's "CooleyHighHarmoney" album (which was chosen for this game!).

I suggest giving "Forever My Lady" a listen. The music on this CD
showcases the New Jack soul of JODECI that many other groups have tried
to replicate but could NEVER duplicate. JODECI's music was so fresh
when it came out and 13 years later, is still the best out there. No
R&B group today can outmatch the soul that JODECI possessed. Shame on
Rockstar Games for ignoring this band!



--TONY! TONI! TONE!
This band had a lot of cool New Jack Swing hits in the late 80's and
early 90's. Tracks like "Feels Good", "It Never Rains In Southern
California" and "Not Gonna Cry For You" are unforgettable NJS classics
that you MUST listen to! No NJS collection is complete without their
first two albums!



--KEITH SWEAT
Labeled as the innovator of "New Jack Romance", his undeniable voice is
indistinguishable from all the other artists out there today. He
possessed a smooth sound that no other artist could replicate and IMO
is still the best out there.

Give his albums "Make It Last Forever", "I'll Give All My Loving To
You" and "Keep It Comin'" a listen and you'll understand the "Romance"
side of New Jack.



--R. KELLY & PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
Yes, before R. Kelly was known as the "Homie-Lover-Friend", he was in a
New Jack Swing group! Their debut album, released in 1992, entitled
"Born Into The 90's" was Kelly's first and only New Jack album that
spawned three hit singles: "She's Got That Vibe", "Honey Love", and
"Slow Dance". If you can find this album, pick it up! It's a rare one!



--JADE
Jade had three big hits in 1992: "Don't Walk Away", "One Woman" and "I
Wanna Love You" from their debut album "Jade To The Max". With these
three hit tracks, these ladies brought the New Jack sound into
mainstream pop and it ruled most of 1992. You could not escape their
sound and it was just infectious.

Give their hard-to-find album "Jade To The Max" a listen and I
guarantee you'll like what you hear.



--ZHANE
Zhane ruled the airwaves in 1993 (together with En Vogue) with four big
hits: "Hey Mr. DJ", "Groove Thang", "You're Sorry Now" and "Sending My
Love". Technically, this group isn't New Jack Swing but you can
definitely hear the NJS influence in their music. Their music can still
be heard on flashback stations and is still great to listen to.

Give their debut album "Pronounced Jah-Nay" a listen. This is a CD that
you'll end up buying and wearing out at a party.



--LISA STANSFIELD
Lisa Stansfield isn't a New Jack Swing artist but her music had soul.
Her debut album "Affection" had five mega-huge hits in 1990: "This Is
The Right Time", "Live Together", "You Can't Deny It", "What Did I Do
To You?" and her biggest hit "All Around The World". With a 70's soul
influence in her music, it's quite odd that her ultra cool style of
music wasn't included in the game.

Since Rockstar Games had the nerve to include non-NJS artists like Soul
II Soul and Aaron Hall, I might as well include an artist of my own who
had more soul in her voice than Britney, Christina, and Jessica
combined. Give Lisa's remastered debut album a listen and I guarantee
you will like it.



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I am very saddened that the New Jack swing sound died down in the mid-
90's. All the R&B music today CANNOT compare to the sound of New
Jack. I just wish this type music were still being made today. In fact
I'm getting emotional just typing this so I'll stop here.



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Two songs were omitted from the GTA: San Andreas official 8-CD
soundtrack:

--Johnny Gill - Rub You The Right Way
--Soul II Soul - Keep On Moving



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