The smooth R&B groove spreads comfortably.
This album by the American R&B duo Around The Way fuses smooth melodies with light rhythms, creating an urban, sophisticated sound reminiscent of the early 90s.
The soft groove that unfolds from the opening is soothing, and the vocal harmonies quietly envelop you like a city night. The beat is understated yet carefully constructed, and the melody flows naturally and elegantly. In "Really Into You" and "Smooth Is the Way," jazz-inspired chords create a refined atmosphere, clearly demonstrating the beauty of '90s R&B. While avoiding flashy developments, the delicate layers of production add depth to the entire work. The sound, which prioritizes texture over flashiness, maintains a timeless, comfortable listening quality. A hidden gem of urban R&B with a quiet persuasive power.
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10 TRACKS:
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1)
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Really Into You
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2)
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September
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3)
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Groove Me
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4)
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Let It Be You
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5)
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Check One, Check Two
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6)
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Way Back When
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7)
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You
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8)
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Smooth Is The Way
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9)
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The Truth
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10)
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Give It Up
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Keyboards, Drum Programming - Tony Moran
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Producer - Tony Moran (5, 7, 9)
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Saxophone - Paul Shapiro
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Keyboards - Joey Moskowitz
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Guitar, Bass, Engineer - Joe Quinde
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Bass - Gene Perez
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Keyboards, Drum Programming, Backing Vocals - Kenny Diaz
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Producer - Kenny Diaz (1, 2, 4, 6, 8)
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Executive Producer - Andy Panda
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Keyboards, Engineer - Mike Lorello
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Backing Vocals - Craig Derry
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Engineer - Kieran Walsh
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Keyboards - Maurice Gallegos
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Executive Producer - Sal Abbatiello
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Executive Producer - Joey Carvello
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Keyboards - Howie Robbins
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Rap - Michael Anthony Bertot
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Programmed By - Willie Dones
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Keyboards - Phil Andreula
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Keyboards - Joe Hirsch
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Vocals - Ileana Fraticelli
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Vocals - Kashu Myles
