![]() ![]() A super-talented pianist and music polyglot, he was joined on stage by the rest of the Experiment, Casey Benjamin (saxophone/vocoder), Derrick Hodge (bass) and Mark Colenburg (drums) to deliver an enjoyable 2-hour show that unfolded into moments of pure mesmerising music and Glasper’s funny jokes with the public. Grooveman 1.56K subscribers Show more Raheem DeVaughn - Anytime Anyplace Levan machavariani 345K views 4 years ago Raheem DeVaughn, Ro James, Daniel Caesar, and more 76 R&B Party. I like to think of Robert Glasper as a revolutionary of Jazz and Soul music – his hip hop “ vocodered” version of “Smells like thin spirit” being the ultimate statement of his way of “ making music out of the box“. What was next was unexpected, at least for someone like me, who had never seen Glasper live. Simply, having her performing before Glasper was the most logical choice to “ cook” the right alchemic recipe and prepare the public for what was next. Vula is not only vocally talented, she has also a surprising stage presence and clearly knows how to interact with the audience, someone would say she’s got the X Factor, but she’s obviously too talented for any lame talent show. The British singer mastered any possible vocal range as easy as drinking a glass of water, making herself very comfortable on the legendary stage of the Apollo and blessing the public with exemplary covers of great soul hits including Michael Jackson’s “I Can’t Help It”. the amazing american-born London-raised Vula Malinga of Basement Jaxx. Opening the show for Robert Glasper & Co. It was clear enough from the beginning that this Experiment was about to deliver an unforgettable Experience to each and every single member of the audience. Live From The 9:30 Club, a performance of a concert at the 9:30 club in Washington DC, was issued in 2006.E for Exceptional Experience, E for Experiment, the Robert Glasper Experiment, for the record. The album hit #1 on the Independent Album Charts. During the same year, they released Living The Luxury Brown on their independent label Caged Bird Records. After a six year hiatus, the group resurfaced as a quintet due to former member and keyboard player Keri Lewis leaving the group to produce for other artists, such as his wife, singer Toni Braxton. As the 21st Century came around, Mint Condition was the only R&B/Funk band signed to a Major Record Label. ![]() It's main single, If You Love Me, hit the R&B Top 5. Two years later, The Collection: 1991-1998, a greatest hits compilation, was issued.Īfter Perspective Records/A&M folded, the group signed with Elektra Records in 1999, releasing their fourth full-length album, Life's Aquarium (#7 R&B). Some successful singles on this album are: "What Kind Of Man Would I Be" (#2 R&B), and "You Don't Have To Hurt No More" (#10 R&B). 1996 saw the release of "Definition of a Band". They enjoyed success with the #2 hit "U Send Me Swingin'", while "Someone To Love" and "So Fine" hit the R&B Top 30. Two years later they released their 2nd platinum album, From The Mint Factory (1993). Forever In Your Eyes was also successful (#7 R&B). The song stayed on the charts for 34 weeks, hitting the R&B top 5 (#3), and the Pop Top 10 (#6). However, they did enjoy major success with the stunning ballad "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)". Despite their musical versatility the band attempted to attract New Jack Swing listeners with their dance cut "Are You Free", but it wasn't successful (the song hit #55 on the R&B charts). The group is well known for its highly diverse musical style (able to play anything from traditional jazz stylings to mainstream R&B and rock-based music to funk grooves and even latin and jamaican-based rhythms) and also its captivating live performances.ĭiscovered and originally signed to Perspective Records by music producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis in 1989 (after being heard at a performance at a club in downtown Minneapolis called First Avenue), their debut album was entitled Meant To Be Mint (released in 1991). Formed in the late 1980s, its members are lead singer (and in-studio drummer/percussionist) Stokley Williams, bassist Ricky Kinchen, guitarist Homer O'Dell, pianist Larry Waddell, and keyboardist/saxophonist Jeffrey Allen. Mint Condition is an R&B band from the Twin Cities. ![]()
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