Flashback Friday: Nicole Wray and Amel Larrieux

It’s been a rough week over at GeorgiaMae headquarters. Our head blogmistress has been buried with schoolwork as her students begin to wrap up the semester. Meanwhile, our music guru has been fighting off the world’s worst cold, which made his voice sound like Gollum from Lord of the Rings.

We’re very happy to put this week in our rear view mirrors. Here’s what’s in our earbuds as we ride out the day.

Edward’s got what you want. He’s got what you need.

Nicole Wray, Nicole (1998)

Edd said: “If I was a late 90s R&B singer, this would be the prototype for my first album. Nicole’s debut was produced by Missy Elliott, featured beats by Timbaland and writing credits from Static Major (RIP) and Smokey of the criminally underrated R&B group Playa. For me, that’s a dream lineup. It’s no wonder why I still love this album.”

Also check out:
“I Can’t See”
“Boy You Should Listen”

Javacia is thinking about infinite possibilities.

Amel Larrieux, Infinite Possibilities (2000)

Jai said: Amel Larrieux’s first solo release is one of those albums that I consider part of the soundtrack of my college years. Songs like the title track and “I N I” made me feel like I could conquer the world and the beautiful ballad “Make Me Whole” touched me so that I walked down the aisle to this melody on my wedding day.

Also check out:
“I N I”
“Make Me Whole”

Now, it’s your turn. Email edward@soulinstereo.com, hit us up on Twitter @etbowser or @writeousbabe, or stop by the comments section and share your Flashback Friday album.  Leave a couple of sentences describing what makes it so great. We’ll feature your album on the blog.