Posts tagged "Teddy Riley"
The Jheri Curl Chronicles Radio Show Pays Tribute To New Jack Swing

The Jheri Curl Chronicles Radio Show Pays Tribute To New Jack Swing

It’s a new jack party on the latest JCC radio show! This mix features Bobby, Guy, Janet and more!

bLISTerd: The Best Songs By New Kids On The Block*

bLISTerd: The Best Songs By New Kids On The Block*

Danny, Donnie, Joe, Jon and Jordan’s moment in the pop spotlight was not without good material. Here’s a selection of the best from NKOTB.

Jheri Curl Special: Ranking Every #1 R&B Hit Of The ’80s From Worst To First (60-51)

Jheri Curl Special: Ranking Every #1 R&B Hit Of The ’80s From Worst To First (60-51)

You might think we’re crazy, but we’re serious.

Jheri Curl Special: Ranking Every #1 R&B Hit Of The ’80s From Worst To First (90-81)

Jheri Curl Special: Ranking Every #1 R&B Hit Of The ’80s From Worst To First (90-81)

We continue our countdown with a double dose of Whitney and so much more…

Jheri Curl Special: Ranking Every #1 R&B Hit Of The ’80s From Worst To First (200-191)

Jheri Curl Special: Ranking Every #1 R&B Hit Of The ’80s From Worst To First (200-191)

Billy Ocean (seen here watching his career float away) and more as we rank every R&B #1 of the 1980s.

Jheri Curl Fridays 2.0: "We Got Our Own Thang"

Jheri Curl Fridays 2.0: “We Got Our Own Thang”

Jheri Curl Fridays is back, y’all!

The Viewfinder: Bad Rabbits, "Dance with Me"

The Viewfinder: Bad Rabbits, “Dance with Me”

Despite having just wrapped up a tour to support their American Love LP, Boston’s Bad Rabbits are already dishing out new music. Last week, the band dropped the new single, “Dance with Me,” from their forthcoming LP produced by the king of new jack swing, Mr. Teddy Riley. You can read more about that project in our interview with the band . For now, here’s a brand new video for “ Dance with Me ,” featuring Clinton Sparks. The video vividly captures the party vibe of “Dance with […]

"Doin' It" - An Interview with Bad Rabbits

“Doin’ It” – An Interview with Bad Rabbits

Hailing from Popblerd’s homebase of Boston, MA, Bad Rabbits have been crafting their blend of r&b, funk, and rock (sprinkled with elements of hardcore) for six years. Building a reputation for their energetic live shows and gaining national recognition for their recorded output, 2013 marks a milestone for the band: the release of their first full-length LP, American Love (2013, Bad Records). What’s more, they’ve got another completed full-length LP in the can. We caught up with Bad Rabbits just before their […]

Bad Rabbits, American Love: Album Review

Bad Rabbits, American Love: Album Review

I really wanted to like this album. I first came across Bad Rabbits when I witnessed the spectacle that is their live show in Worcester at Skatefest in 2010 and downloaded the Stick Up Kids EP soon after (From a download card I received from the band!). From first listen, they came off as the second coming of Morris Day and The Time. The EP delivered as did the band especially the energy they exuded on stage. It was infectious […]

Reading Is Fundamental: "Featuring Michael Jackson"

Reading Is Fundamental: “Featuring Michael Jackson”

Author Joe Vogel’s new book, “Featuring Michael Jackson,” continues to make the case for the King of Pop to be judged on his considerable musical merits.

Spin Cycle: Boyz II Men's "Twenty"

Spin Cycle: Boyz II Men’s “Twenty”

With “Twenty”, Boyz II Men prove that they are FAR from the end of their road. Check out our review.

Who the Hell Are…Bad Rabbits?

If you’re local to New England, then you probably don’t need me to tell you who Bad Rabbits are (unless you’re one of those easily confused people who’s confusing them with White Rabbits…or Frightened Rabbit…or Eddie Rabbitt…). They’re a funk/rock behemoth ’round these parts. Those of you who are not familiar, however–get ready to have your eardrums penetrated by some dope sounds. These guys have been working on their debut album for quite some time, under the guidance of the legendary Teddy […]