Pump Up the Bass

Johnny Gill's first single post New Edition was this jam that was his biggest hit to date at that point climbing all the way to #3 on the U.S. Billboard charts and #1 on the R&B charts. I think this is the loudest cd I've ever owned for whatever reason. Anyway, here is Johnny G as our "New Edition Heart Break February" begins to wind down with "Rub You the Right Way"...




Lyrics | Johnny Gill lyrics - Rub You The Right Way lyrics

"Rub You The Right Way"

Single by Johnny Gill
from the album Johnny Gill
Released March 13, 1990
Format CD single
CD maxi
Recorded September 1989
Flyte Tyme Studios
(Edina, MN)
Genre R&B/New Jack Swing
Length 5:32
Writer(s) James Harris III, Terry Lewis
Producer Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #3
U.S. R&B singles peak: #1

Give Back

Even though today's first song and video is attributed to the trio BBD, the whole NE crew appears and contributes to the remix of the song and video for it. I thought this was a good NE video and well done remix featuring cool harmonies, some decent rap, and classic NE dance moves. Here is "Word to the Mutha"...



"Word to the Mutha"

by BBD featuring New Edition
released: 1991
from the album: WBBD - Bootcity!: The Remix Album


This was another BBD hit that I enjoyed off of their debut album - "Dope!"



"Dope"

by BBD
from the album: Poison
released: 1991

Happy New Edition Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! We are in the middle of a "New Edition Heart Break February" here at The Excellent 80's. So, on this special day for you and your significant other, here are some romantic jams from New Edition and the whole N.E. Crew after the members went their separate ways following 1988's "Heart Break" album.

Leading off is the group post-Bobby Brown with their biggest hit from the "Heart Break" album that introduced Johnny Gill as the new fifth member. It's a mid-tempo love song called "If It Isn't Love"...




Lyrics | New Edition lyrics - If It Isn't Love lyrics

"If It Isn't Love"

Single by New Edition
from the album Heart Break
Released July 1988
Format Cassette single, CD single, Vinyl single
Recorded 1987–1988
Genre R&B/Pop
Length 17.22
Label MCA
Writer(s) James Harris, Terry Lewis
Producer Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #7
U.S. R&B singles peak: #2

Next up, Johnny Gill's solo effort after New Edition landed him this #1 R&B single - "My, My, My"...


Johnny Gill - My My My
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Lyrics | Johnny Gill lyrics - My, My, My lyrics

"My, My, My"

Single by Johnny Gill
from the album Johnny Gill
Released May 16, 1990
Format 12" single
Recorded 1989
Genre New jack swing
Writer(s) Kenny G, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Antonio "L.A." Reid

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #10
U.S. R&B singles chart: #1

Up now is Bobby B and his signature haircut with his live romantic ballad about a special kind of girl who stands out in a crowd, and who's a tender "Roni"...




Lyrics | Bobby Brown lyrics - Roni lyrics

"Roni"
Single by Bobby Brown
from the album Don't Be Cruel
Released December 27, 1988
Recorded 1987
Genre New jack swing
Length 5:58
Label MCA
Writer(s) Babyface
Producer Babyface

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #3
U.S. R&B charts peak: #2

Ralph Tresvant is next because you know you need a man with "Sensitivity"...




Lyrics | Ralph Tresvant lyrics - Sensitivity lyrics

"Sensitivity"

Single by Ralph Tresvant
from the album Ralph Tresvant
Released October 9, 1990
Format 12" single, CD single
Recorded 1990
Genre R&B/New Jack Swing
Length 4:40
Label MCA
Producer Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis

U.S. Billboard Hot 100 peak: #4
U.S. R&B singles chart: #1


Finally, in case you've messed up with your girl or your man, console yourself with a little BBD and "When Will I See You Smile Again?"




Lyrics | Bell Biv Devoe lyrics - When Will I See You Smile Again lyrics