A groovy masterpiece that points the way for a new generation of R&B.
This album by the American R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! builds on the soul tradition while fusing hip-hop rhythms with sophisticated harmonies.
This seminal work established the sound that would come to symbolize late '80s R&B. Combining programmed rhythms with live instrumentation, it balances the heat of funk with modern sophistication. Raphael Saadiq's bass and vocals take center stage, driving the song with an undulating groove. The precision of the chorus work and the skillful rhythm arrangements are outstanding, and nods to classic soul can be felt throughout. The recording is rich and powerful, with a strong low-end drive. Overall, this work captures R&B at a turning point in its time, and its pioneering content led to the later trend toward neo-soul.
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14 TRACKS:
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1)
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Feels Good
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All The Way
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3)
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Oakland Stroke
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4)
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The Blues
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Let's Have A Good Time
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It Never Rains (In Southern California)
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Whatever You Want
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I Care
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Sky's The Limit
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10)
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All My Love
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Don't Talk About Me
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Skin Tight
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13)
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Jo-Jo
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14)
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Those Were The Days
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Mastered By [Originally] - Herb "The Pump" Powers
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Composed By - Tony! Toni! Toné! (1 to 4, 6 to 10, 13, 14)
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Producer, Arranged By, Performer [Played], Vocals [Sung] - Tony! Toni! Toné! (1 to 4, 6 to 10, 12 to 14)
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Mixed By [Mixed With] - TTT
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Ken Kessie
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Coordinator [Post Production] - Rob Von Arx
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Recorded By, Mixed By - Gerry Brown
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Executive-Producer - Ed Eckstine
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Mixed By [Mixed With] - EE
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Tracking By [Additional] - Arnie Frager
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Scratches [Cuts] - Pizo "The Beat Fixer"
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Art Direction [Art], Design - B Company, LA
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Management - Carlos Stanfield
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Photography By - Bonnie Lewis
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Creative Director - Kelle Kutsugeras
