Brian McKnight is one of the best R&B artists of this generation. Over the last 17 years, McKnight has blessed us with so much great music. In the late 90’s he put out a some awesome R&B/Hip-Hop collaborations, but maybe none as memorable as “Hold Me (Remix),” which featured Kobe Bryant.
Back when Kobe rocked the afro — which I think is the best era of Kobe — he wanted to be a rapper, like so many other NBA stars, including his teammate Shaquille O’Neal.
McKnight figured it was a good idea to throw Kobe on the remix to the hit song from his 1997 album “Anytime.”
It wasn’t a good idea, it was a great idea!
Bring back the ‘fro Kobe! Someone start a petition.
November 22, 2009 at 9:13 am
Jake–I never heard this song before, but it was pretty enjoyable. Brian McKnight can make any song sound good. I particularly enjoy his collaboration with Celine Dion, “I am your Angel”…
November 22, 2009 at 12:35 pm
“I Am Your Angel” is a fantastic song Kari, but Brian McKnight was not a part of that duet. Celine Dion teamed up with The Pied Piper of R&B for that one, R. Kelly.
Nothing is better than “One Last Cry” by McKnight, that song can pull on your emotions instantly.
Thanks for reading Kari!
November 23, 2009 at 1:55 pm
great song i def remember this one my man! And def Brian McKnight is easily one of the best signers around his voice is almost uncomparible!
November 23, 2009 at 4:32 pm
Oops! How could I mix R. Kelly and B. McKnight? Silly me!
November 23, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Oh man I remember this! Sounds like some kid reciting poetry in his 11th grade english class,
-Parsons