Bless the Mad
Al B. Sure! got his start in 1987 when he was handpicked by Quincy Jones as the winner of the Sony Innovators Award, an annual talent showcase for promising new talent. He went on to release his debut album in 1988 at just 19 years old with help from Teddy Riley, the producer credited with the creation of new jack swing, and Andre Harrell, the founder of Uptown Records. In Effect Mode seamlessly integrates electronic beats and smooth synths with soulful instrumentation creating a sonic landscape that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking. Opener “Nite And Day” became a chart-topping hit and set the tone for the rest of the record with its sensuality and romantic undertones. In 2022, Al B. Sure! suffered a stroke while in the studio and slipped into a two year coma. Thankfully, he’s since made a full recovery and continues to make music. – Ally
Recommended – A1 Nite And Day, A2 Oooh This Love Is So, B2 Off On Your Own (Girl)
Tags: New Jack Swing / R&B
Tracklist:
A1 Nite And Day
A2 Oooh This Love Is So
A3 Killing Me Softly
A4 Naturally Mine
B1 Rescue Me
B2 Off On Your Own (Girl)
B3 If I’m Not Your Lover
B4 Just A Taste Of Lovin’
Credits:
Produced By- Kyle West
Co-Produced By – Al B. Sure!
Executive-Producer – André Harrell*, Benny Medina
Mastered By – Carlton Batts
Co-producer, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Drum Programming, Horns – Al B. Sure!
Engineer, Mixed By – Al B. Sure!, Roey Shamir
Written-By, Arranged By – Al B. Sure!, Kyle West
Lyrics By – Al B. Sure!, Timmy Gatling
Recorded By [Original Recording By] – Edward Ferrell III*
Voice [French Words Spoken By] – Michelle Amar (track:A2)
Written-By – Charles Fox, Norman Gumbel (track:A3)
Backing Vocals – Al B. Sure!, Todd Auston, Sharon Harris, Tabitha Brace, Terri Robinson
Guitar –Teddy Riley, Les Davis
Music By – Kyle West
Producer, Keyboards, Programmed By [Keyboards] – Kyle West,
Rodney Grant
Recorded By, Engineer, Mixed By – Al B. Sure!, Ken Collins
Arranged By – Teddy Riley
