Thank ya’ll for supporting my channel and the video. Apologies for how long this video took, the last two months were way more hectic than I thought and there were times that mentally/emotionally I didn’t have the energy to put into finishing the album retrospective. So I didn’t want to finish the process until I was back at 100%. Great work takes time and I appreciate your patience. Thanks, -MDJ
Love whenever these drop! Well, this is the final debut solo album to cover! Next up are sadly the follow up flops from each act before they reunited for Home Again.
Great job brother, Ralph was overly loyal to the guys when NE was in turmoil, There bad management and. Terrible deals are most to blame,Definitely an underrated voice in the R&B genre!
I think if Ralph dropped first his album would have been more successful. Your videos are one of a kind, no one else does this on UA-cam. I hope you will do these on Prince and Morris one day!
It might have been more successful but still not as successful as BB's Don't Be Cruel. But I'm a RT fan so just happy that he can still perform and still in good shape.
Wow, it's very interesting that he thought about releasing "I Love You (Just for You)" as the debut single. I love that song from his album, but that wouldn't have been the best way to go at first. He definitely chose the right singles to start with. I could see MJ singing "Alright Now". I didn't realize Bobby was in the "Sensitivity" video. Seems like Ralph from the jump had a clear purpose in mind with the theme of his album and he delivered it. Another fantastic retrospective! Thank you!
Great album retrospective of Ralph Tresevant self title! I enjoyed watching it and I love this album! It's one of my favorite albums in the 1990's R&B/ New Jack Swing. I love the first track and the last track. And I listen to the album till this very day! Keep up the good work as always and can't wait for another album retrospective video in 2024 this year! Once again a great video! Happy New Year bro!!!
Great insight and video as always dawg. I’ve had a hunch that when Jheryl Busby left MCA, that major budget/push for Ralph likely left with him (and was instead given to JG who Busby took lol). Luckily for Ralph, he had a lot of hype going into this project which netted him some big time producers and the album ended doing pretty well. Still, I think this album and Ralph’s solo career could’ve been bigger if Sensitivity was the second single to a hard hitting lead akin to Preogative, Poison, or Rub You The Right Way. Luckily for Bobby and BBD, they worked with producers like Teddy Riley, Face&La, and Dr.Freeze before they became hot commodities. Unfortunately, Ralph sacrificed a lot for NE but that doesn’t mean he was a flop, his debut is a impressively consistent and quality album.
Also, I know you’ve said you’re not gonna make videos for the actual flop NE albums (it’s goin down, Hootie Mack, Forever, and Provocative) but i’d like to see your thoughts on them so if you’re up to it i’d suggest you combine them all into one video where you don’t have to deep dive into every album but instead just like a quick overview of them and why they flopped.
Just listened to it for the 1st time after always loving the "Sensitivity" single. I think its the best album out of the NE camp, even better than Heartbreak and Don't Be Cruel. Each track is different but strong and gets the absolute best out of Ralph's voice and style. It uses all the sounds of the early 90s I love. Its the direction I wish Michael Jackson went in. Sucks the record label didn't push it towards a more pop audience because I think it could've crossed over and sold a lot more. But it worked out because Ralph seems happy and didn't want the limelight that the other NE members had but valued too much.
What a dope album. It just came out a little late. Wish there was some LA Reid and Babyface songs on the album. LA did work on stone cold gentleman. Darry Simmons and Kayo did some good work on the album. But of course Jam and Lewis did there thing.
Well as for Ralph, his album was very long overdue but away from New Edition. This album for Rizzo really dominated the charts just like he did with NE Heartbreak he brought back Jam and Lewis, Face and LAReid, and of course Michael Jackson, King of Pop While Sensitivity, SCG, Do what I Gotta Do, Rated R became singles and oh yeah She's my love thang was performed on Soul Train. I and everyone wish the track Yo baby Yo was on there but it would be on the House Party 2 soundtrack now I love the other songs, this is why Rizz's album was platinum.
I said: “the track was among the many songs that was worked on between the two.” Meaning, up until that point in time. I didn’t say that the track was recorded in 1990.
Ralph was truly a victim of bad timing. He dropped his debut too late probably a full year late. Music had begun to change significantly and rap music was beginning to take hold of the music scene in the black community for sure. His subject matter was in sharp contrast to that of what was going on with the hip hop scene then all his guys dropped hits that was putting him at a disadvantage because they (BBD) came so far removed from New Edition with the content plus they were hip hop in style, presentations and sound. Ralph's second album didnt even get promoted. I didnt even know any of the sophomore albums were released. I used to go to the music store every Tuesday and there was Ralph's Its Going Down and I thought Whos the Mack was an awesome song with a great throwback sound
Thank ya’ll for supporting my channel and the video.
Apologies for how long this video took, the last two months were way more hectic than I thought and there were times that mentally/emotionally I didn’t have the energy to put into finishing the album retrospective. So I didn’t want to finish the process until I was back at 100%. Great work takes time and I appreciate your patience.
Thanks,
-MDJ
Ralph highly slept on
One Of The Great R&B Albums of All Time.
Love whenever these drop! Well, this is the final debut solo album to cover! Next up are sadly the follow up flops from each act before they reunited for Home Again.
Bobby wasn’t a flop tho lol
Great job brother, Ralph was overly loyal to the guys when NE was in turmoil, There bad management and. Terrible deals are most to blame,Definitely an underrated voice in the R&B genre!
I think if Ralph dropped first his album would have been more successful. Your videos are one of a kind, no one else does this on UA-cam. I hope you will do these on Prince and Morris one day!
It might have been more successful but still not as successful as BB's Don't Be Cruel. But I'm a RT fan so just happy that he can still perform and still in good shape.
I love your album respective on Ralph’s album and this is a great video.
About that time 👏 👏
Been waiting on this one,that Ralph album was great.good informative video.
Great retrospective as always, I been waiting for THIS ONE. Ralph is a legend. Keep up the great work!
Wow, it's very interesting that he thought about releasing "I Love You (Just for You)" as the debut single. I love that song from his album, but that wouldn't have been the best way to go at first. He definitely chose the right singles to start with. I could see MJ singing "Alright Now". I didn't realize Bobby was in the "Sensitivity" video. Seems like Ralph from the jump had a clear purpose in mind with the theme of his album and he delivered it. Another fantastic retrospective! Thank you!
Definitely Need More New Jack Swing Album Retrospectives Champ Keep Bringing The Heat 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you bro, make sure you tune in at 4PM 💯🤝🏾✊🏾
@@misterDjayMDJ Notifications On Plus Today’s My Birthday So I Appreciate You Dropping A Classic On My Off Day 🍿
Wow happy birthday my man!! enjoy your day, and for sure; I’ve been waiting just like y’all for me to finally get this video done lmfao 😂
MR If it isn’t love & Mr sensitivity 💫
I remember i bought Ralph first solo very good 💯 still listening to it
Great album retrospective of Ralph Tresevant self title! I enjoyed watching it and I love this album! It's one of my favorite albums in the 1990's R&B/ New Jack Swing. I love the first track and the last track. And I listen to the album till this very day! Keep up the good work as always and can't wait for another album retrospective video in 2024 this year! Once again a great video! Happy New Year bro!!!
You make the best videos on UA-cam 🔥🔥🔥
Great insight and video as always dawg. I’ve had a hunch that when Jheryl Busby left MCA, that major budget/push for Ralph likely left with him (and was instead given to JG who Busby took lol). Luckily for Ralph, he had a lot of hype going into this project which netted him some big time producers and the album ended doing pretty well. Still, I think this album and Ralph’s solo career could’ve been bigger if Sensitivity was the second single to a hard hitting lead akin to Preogative, Poison, or Rub You The Right Way. Luckily for Bobby and BBD, they worked with producers like Teddy Riley, Face&La, and Dr.Freeze before they became hot commodities. Unfortunately, Ralph sacrificed a lot for NE but that doesn’t mean he was a flop, his debut is a impressively consistent and quality album.
Also, I know you’ve said you’re not gonna make videos for the actual flop NE albums (it’s goin down, Hootie Mack, Forever, and Provocative) but i’d like to see your thoughts on them so if you’re up to it i’d suggest you combine them all into one video where you don’t have to deep dive into every album but instead just like a quick overview of them and why they flopped.
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Ralph has always been loyal to everyone and been supportive
Oh I’ve been waiting for this one!!!! ♥️
Love this with Ralph great ❤❤❤
❤❤❤❤❤❤I REALLY ADMIRE RALPH AND I AM GLAD A NEW EDITION FAN FOREVER AND INFINTY ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
This album, along with Johnny Gill's was on constant repeat in my youth. I absolutely love both albums.
Some of the production was ahead of its time “love hurts” and “last night”
Last night a banger I felt the person that sung on the chorus
I love this album so much. My favorites are Do What I Gotta Do and Girl I Can’t Control It 🔥🔥🔥
Man this is my new favorite channel! Keep the album retrospectives coming!
Great video and I love Ralph Tresvant's album! ❤
Dope album still knocks the trunk
Classic self title debut album I wish "Rated R" and "Alright Now" was shot for music videos but MCA fumble the ball 🏈.
Man I agree on Rated R but I like last night he should have made that a single and I love you just for you
@LeonCook34 Definitely shouldve dropped Last Night, I wish he'd re record that song for another album and release it.
Enjoying.
Just listened to it for the 1st time after always loving the "Sensitivity" single. I think its the best album out of the NE camp, even better than Heartbreak and Don't Be Cruel. Each track is different but strong and gets the absolute best out of Ralph's voice and style. It uses all the sounds of the early 90s I love. Its the direction I wish Michael Jackson went in. Sucks the record label didn't push it towards a more pop audience because I think it could've crossed over and sold a lot more. But it worked out because Ralph seems happy and didn't want the limelight that the other NE members had but valued too much.
Last night is a banger i enjoy the vocals on the chorus
What a dope album. It just came out a little late. Wish there was some LA Reid and Babyface songs on the album. LA did work on stone cold gentleman. Darry Simmons and Kayo did some good work on the album. But of course Jam and Lewis did there thing.
Thank you I really enjoyed this.
Thank YOU for watching 🙏🏾
do what i gotta do and right now are underrated
Well as for Ralph, his album was very long overdue but away from New Edition.
This album for Rizzo really dominated the charts just like he did with NE Heartbreak he brought back Jam and Lewis, Face and LAReid, and of course Michael Jackson, King of Pop
While Sensitivity, SCG, Do what I Gotta Do, Rated R became singles and oh yeah She's my love thang was performed on Soul Train. I and everyone wish the track Yo baby Yo was on there but it would be on the House Party 2 soundtrack now I love the other songs, this is why Rizz's album was platinum.
I love tour your videos man! Great work.💯💯
One small correction, Alright Now was made and recorded in 1985, in between Thriller and Bad.
I said: “the track was among the many songs that was worked on between the two.” Meaning, up until that point in time. I didn’t say that the track was recorded in 1990.
You just had to be that guy…. you should correct yourself instead and go somewhere
Hold up what is i love you i had the cassette didn't have that sobg last song was last night
Ralph was truly a victim of bad timing. He dropped his debut too late probably a full year late. Music had begun to change significantly and rap music was beginning to take hold of the music scene in the black community for sure. His subject matter was in sharp contrast to that of what was going on with the hip hop scene then all his guys dropped hits that was putting him at a disadvantage because they (BBD) came so far removed from New Edition with the content plus they were hip hop in style, presentations and sound. Ralph's second album didnt even get promoted. I didnt even know any of the sophomore albums were released. I used to go to the music store every Tuesday and there was Ralph's Its Going Down and I thought Whos the Mack was an awesome song with a great throwback sound
Why does Ralph T look so much like Arsenio ?