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🔥 Bump & Grind Newsletter #3

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🙏 The R&B world recently suffered some heartbreaking losses with the passing of Roberta Flack, Angie Stone, and Gwen McCrae. Their contributions to music are immeasurable, and their legacies will live on through the timeless songs they left us. Rest in peace.

❤️ As we honor these legends, we’re also reminded of why we celebrate R&B in the first place—to keep the music alive and bring people together.

🎟️ Next Bump & Grind R&B Night – Saturday, March 22!

We’re still a couple of weeks away from the next Bump & Grind night, but tickets are moving fast—less than 30 left! Only General Admission tickets remain, and remember, there will be no tickets sold at the door. If you haven’t locked yours in yet, don’t wait too long!

Now, this week’s newsletter.

🌅 Morning R&B

This week’s Morning R&B playlist is dedicated to one of our favourite eras - the 90s. Ease into your day with some nostalgia, these tracks set the perfect mood. From Mary J. Blige’s raw emotion on My World to D’Angelo’s buttery vocals on Lady, we’ve stacked this one with nothing but timeless vibes.

1. Mary J. Blige - My World

2. Brandy - Best Friend

3. D’Angelo - Lady

4. Erykah Badu - Next Lifetime

5. Aaliyah - One In A Million

6. SWV - Rain

7. SWV - I’m So Into You

8. Faith Evans - You Used To Love Me

9. Mista - Blackberry Molasses

10. Tevin Campbell

📡 On Our R&B Radar

This week's R&B Radar spotlights Kevin Ross.

Kevin Ross is an award-winning songwriter, having written songs for artists such as Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj, Jamie Foxx, SWV, Johnny Gill and Toni Braxton.

He recently teamed up with Slim from the R&B group 112. They do a quick medley of classic songs from 112’s and Slim’s musical catalogue including Peaches & Cream, Only You, So Fly, Anywhere, plus more.

👇️ Click The Image Below To Watch 👇️

Got a song, artist, viral post we should feature in the newsletter, or play at the next Bump & Grind R&B Night? Just reply to this email and let us know!

🗓️ On This Day: March 5th, 2002

Brandy’s Full Moon was released on March 5, 2002. It was a pivotal album in her career, showcasing her vocal maturity. The album featured “What About Us?” and the title track “Full Moon,” both of which became major hits and a couple of our favourites.

🔥 R&B Hot Take For The Week

Is Neo-Soul the best sub-genre of R&B?

Here are a couple of points:

🎵 Artistry & Authenticity – Neo-soul thrives on live instrumentation, jazz-inspired melodies, and poetic lyricism. Artists like D’Angelo, Erykah Badu, and Jill Scott craft music with more depth and intention than mainstream R&B.

🎵 Timeless Appeal – Unlike some early 2000s R&B that feels dated, Neo-Soul ages gracefully. Albums like Brown Sugar, Baduizm, and Voodoo are still revered decades later.

🎵 Depth Over Trends – While R&B has evolved into a more trap-influenced sound, Neo-Soul has maintained its organic, soulful roots, making it a sanctuary for true music lovers.

Is this take wild, or are we off? Let us know!

🗓️ The Next Bump & Grind Date

🚨 Tickets Are Almost Gone!

We are still a couple of weeks away from our next Bump & Grind event on Saturday, March 22nd but we are under 30 tickets left!

We're now on General Admission tickets. Remember: no tickets will be sold at the door—this is an exclusive ticketed event only.

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This weeks giveaway is from The Economy Shoe Shop. They have given us a two can dine for $60! Such a great way to set off the evening before heading to Bump & Grind!

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