Al B. Sure! (born Albert Brown, 4 June 1969, Boston, Massachusetts) is an A… Read Full Bio ↴Al B. Sure! (born Albert Brown, 4 June 1969, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American singer-songwriter, and record producer. He grew up in Mount Vernon, New York and during the late 1980s, Al B. Sure! enjoyed a brief run as one of New Jack Swing’s most popular romantic singers and producers. He is known for his trademark unibrow.

Brown was a star football quarterback at Mount Vernon High School in New York, but rejected an athletic scholarship to the University of Iowa to pursue a music career. In 1987, Quincy Jones selected Brown as the first winner of the Sony Innovators Talent Search. Subsequently, Brown went on to work with Jones on several projects, most notably the platinum single "Secret Garden" from Jones' double platinum album Back on the Block. On this recording, Brown was one of a quartet with Barry White, El DeBarge, and James Ingram.

His debut album from 1988, In Effect Mode, sold more than two million copies, topping the Billboard R&B chart for seven straight weeks. The album included his memorable single "Nite and Day", which topped the R&B singles chart and reached #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. He received numerous Grammy and American Music Award (AMA) nominations, and won an AMA for Best New R&B Artist. He also received several Soul Train Award nominations, and won the award for Best New Artist. He also won several New York Music Awards. In addition, Al's 900 phone line was third in generating revenue, following those for New Kids on the Block and Run-DMC.

As a writer and producer, Brown introduced the multi-platinum group Jodeci and teen R&B performer Tevin Campbell (also one of Quincy Jones's former protégés), as well as Faith Evans, Dave Hollister, Case, and Usher to the music scene.

On June 23, 2009, Al released his fourth studio album, Honey I'm Home. It features the hit song, "I Love It (Papi Aye Aye Aye)." The single peaked at #77 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart and at #22 Adult R&B.

I love it papi single
Al B. Sure! Lyrics

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I like when you receive me

You keep me safe and warm

When your body starts to tremble

It's like a quiet storm

Girl, I love it when you wait for me

And hold on 'til its time

Girl, then we reach the peak and the explosion hits

Girl, you blow my mind

I love it when you talk to me and say

(Aye, aye, aye)

I love it when you close to me it

(Feels so right)

I love it when you creep with me

(Creep that way)

And I love it when we moan too

(Ooh, feels right)

All you want from me is just to love you right

And never do you wrong

I love playing in your box when it's late at night

To our favorite song

(When I get this feeling)

I watch your body in the shower

Step into the beauty light

Before you dry off, step into the room

Damn, girl, your body's so right

Girl, I'm looking forward to tonight

'Cause papi chuloo's gonna make you feel so right

Mami, I don't think tonight I hesitate

Lady, you should feel free tonight

Just scream my name, ohh

I love it when you talk to me and say

(Aye, aye, aye)

I love it when you close to me it

(Feels so right)

I love it when you creep with me

(Creep that way)

And I love it when we moan too

(Ooh, feels right)

Overall Meaning

In these lyrics to Al B. Sure!'s song "I Love It Papi," the artist describes his love and appreciation for his partner. He appreciates how his partner makes him feel safe and warm, and how her body trembles like a "quiet storm." The artist expresses his love for when she waits for him, until they reach the peak, at which point the "explosion hits." He enjoys when she talks to him and when they are close, and also when they "creep" and "moan" together. He promises to always love her the right way and never do her wrong.

The lyrics of this song express the artist's strong physical attraction to his partner, and the passion that they share. He appreciates her body, and enjoys watching her shower and step into the room. Despite all the physical attraction and pleasure, the artist promises to love his partner right and not do her wrong, implying that there is a deeper emotional connection beyond the physical one.

Overall, "I Love It Papi" is a song about appreciating a physical and emotional connection between two people, and how that connection brings them pleasure and fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

I like when you receive me
I enjoy when you greet me warmly and accept me fully.

You keep me safe and warm
You make me feel secure and comfortable in your presence.

When your body starts to tremble / It's like a quiet storm
When you become aroused and shiver with pleasure, it generates a powerful, passionate energy.

Girl, I love it when you wait for me / And hold on 'til its time / Girl, then we reach the peak and the explosion hits / Girl, you blow my mind
I appreciate your patience and willingness to wait until the moment is right. When we finally climax together, it's a mind-blowing, unforgettable experience.

I love it when you talk to me and say / (Aye, aye, aye)
I enjoy the playful, flirtatious way you communicate with me through words and sounds.

I love it when you close to me it / (Feels so right)
Being close to you feels incredibly satisfying and natural.

I love it when you creep with me / (Creep that way)
I enjoy sneaking around with you, doing illicit or unexpected things together.

And I love it when we moan too / (Ooh, feels right)
The sounds we make in moments of ecstasy are especially erotic and sensual.

All you want from me is just to love you right / And never do you wrong
Your only request is that I love you adoringly and never betray your trust or affection.

I love playing in your box when it's late at night / To our favorite song / (When I get this feeling)
I take pleasure in engaging in sexual activity with you at night while listening to our favorite music. Whenever I feel this way, I know I want to be with you.

I watch your body in the shower / Step into the beauty light / Before you dry off, step into the room / Damn, girl, your body's so right
I admire your curves and every inch of your body while you shower, step into the natural light, then welcome you into the room while I appreciate your flawless physique.

Girl, I'm looking forward to tonight / 'Cause papi chuloo's gonna make you feel so right / Mami, I don't think tonight I hesitate / Lady, you should feel free tonight / Just scream my name, ohh
I'm eagerly anticipating the pleasure we will share tonight. As your daddy, I intend to satisfy you thoroughly, and I want you to feel liberated and at ease. Simply cry out my name if you need anything.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Mr BOOM 303

2y↑2

I like when you receive me
You keep me safe and warm
When your body starts to tremble
It's like a quiet storm

Girl, I love it when you wait for me
And hold on 'til its time
Girl, then we reach the peak and the explosion hits
Girl, you blow my mind

I love it when you talk to me and say
(Aye, aye, aye)
I love it when you close to me it
(Feels so right)

I love it when you creep with me
(Creep that way)
And I love it when we moan too
(Ooh, feels right)

All you want from me is just to love you right
And never do you wrong
I love playing in your box when it's late at night
To our favorite song
(When I get this feeling)

I watch your body in the shower
Step into the beauty light
Before you dry off, step into the room
Damn, girl, your body's so right

Girl, I'm looking forward to tonight
'Cause papi chuloo's gonna make you feel so right
Mami, I don't think tonight I hesitate
Lady, you should feel free tonight
Just scream my name, oh

I love it when you talk to me and say
(Aye, aye, aye)
I love it when you close to me it
(Feels so right)

I love it when you creep with me
(Creep that way)
And I love it when we moan too
(Ooh, feels right)

All comments from YouTube:

Courtney Collins

2y↑11

THIS MAN IS Powerful With His Melody & Music🎙️🎤📻🎙️📻🎸🎸🎺🎷🎧🎵🎶🎹🎼🎶🎶

NatKing1u1z

4y↑28

I'm just now hearing this song in 2020 and man this song is fire. 20 points for us light skin brothers.

DJ Cichlid

2y↑1

YESSR

Reddy Red

39w↑1

😂😂😂

Darly & Frantz

15y↑25

I loved him back then and I still love him today, he even sounds EXACTLY the same, untouched, and untouchable in the R&B game.....

Truth B. Told 🥊

4y↑3

This song is H🔥T AS CAN B..I'll be sure to release a hot track like this SOON

K Law

2y↑1

I'm sure he's still feeling the loss of Kim Porter, just sad. May her lovely self RIP.

K Law

2y↑1

@Truth B. Told 🥊 You sing??

kronikels1

14y↑11

This is one of those underrated jams you could just put on repeat and never get tired of it....

iluvmyboba

14y↑13

Wow!!! His voice has really matured. I have always loved me some Al B. Sure.

K Law

2y↑2

Sounds the same to me! 🤔

LaChele

9y↑57

This album had some good material on it and just completely overlooked. Now everybody's talkin' about some, where's Al B. Sure? We gotta start buying music again. Anyway, this is still my song. It's mature and sophisticated.

derrick smith

8y↑117

This song should have been a hit...I heard it on the radio just one time. I guess it was just to real r&b.

Trinity Hurst

8y↑7

I hear ya, D. It really needed more acknowledgment.

Jay Will

8y↑11

derrick smith this song was slept on the cd was good to

Rogan Richeart

6y↑10

Kids can't get this vibe. This is a hit.

Erin Johnson

5y↑8

This should of been a hit

Anissa Ray

3y↑3

Yes this is one of my favorites ❤️

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Mr BOOM 303

2y↑2

GoddessKia7

13y↑3

I have to say this was a very good comeback album from Al B. that I think he deserved props on. Better than I had anticipated! This was one of the songs that should've been a ol'skool R&B hit for old times sake in this era!

Bobby Norward

15y↑2

First let me say i grew up in Mount Vernon with AL B. I have followed his career with great interest from the beginning. I am very very proud of his accomplishments, and am very proud of his new project. I love this song. It's as smooth as anything he has ever done. I hope it blows up. I will definitely be picking this cd up on the 23rd. We love you Al. Keep representing the vernon.

suavehi-nrg

14y↑3

I received the album for my birthday last summer! His voice has matured. I am glad Al returned because I don't ANY of the current Urban/Mainstream male singers! They got nothing on Al.

snm2widdie

8y↑19

So in love with this song. The beat is amazing, definitely on repeat

Lisa Don't Play

15y↑7

His voice has really improved over the years! I really like this song.

Kahlil Snow

15y↑2

All i can say is damn man, it's so good to have you back. I hope ur album is bangin! It's been too long and this song sounds so classic like the old Al b sure! So much garbage on the radio today. Young kids are missing so much!! I hope they feel and take time to listen to this song and see how it was when we were kids and artists sang about love! Cant wait for the cd!

Tanikka Paulk

15y↑2

Al. B. sure has talent and his songs make you forget about your problems. Great come back!

capricorn

15y↑2

I think that hidden Beach did a wonderful job with AL. They were able to compliment his voice on this single with the track. I congradulate everyone on the project. good job.

Katherine Tuck

5y↑3

Met him in AZ a few years ago and he was a gentleman, very kind and humble. Always loved him but his personality sealed it for me!!! Love this song!!!❤

Caramel Queen

15y↑2

This sounds great. I was an Al B. fan from the beginning. I hope this gets the play it deserves.

cassandra l

14y↑2

Absolutely love this song...So glad Al B. Sure is back and with hiddenbeach only great things can come from that!!!

Sally Baz

15y↑1

Al B Sure is back on the scene. It's about time cause I haven't heard him since he did the Secret Garden back in 89.Glad he's back with a new CD. Don't 4get 2 get it yall. In stores 6/23/09.

Charmaine Thompson

14y↑7

This is what happens when you take your music very seriously. Great, passionate music. Love this sound!

Thinker302

15y↑2

Oh my DAMN!! I love this! : ) Good to see some real music coming back! The world definitely needs it right now. Five-Starred and Favorited!!

richscholar

14y↑2

this song restored my faith in the music industry again. thanks Al B. Sure for coming back. You didnt have to, but i'm glad u did.

Helen Livingston

7y↑19

This such a sexy joint. Al B is on top of his game. Gotta love his voice and the way he puts it down on this cut.

Sabir Muito Bom

11y↑3

Late to this party but i did download the full album thru itunes. Been diggin his music since he first emerged more than 20 years ago. Great production and glad to see him stand the test of time in his own life/career. Underrated this album is IMO!! Thank you Al B Sure!

Shay Shay

44w↑2

We love you PAPI 😍🥰😘 STAY STRONG🙏🏾💪🏾💯

ladyd200099

14y↑1

He can still put me in the mood. Al B. Sure has been out of the scene far too long and he really needs to put more mood music out there. I am sick of 70% of the song that are out now because there is nothing to them. They lack what women, real women want to hear from a man to put her in the mood. So, Al, please, come back to stay, we need you, more than you will ever know.

geezermeezer

14y↑3

the whole album is FANTASTIC!!! i recommend it =)

UdoShan

15y↑2

Oh man, this is some of the best R&B I've heard in a LOOONG time! What ticks me off is that The Washington Post had the nerve to call his new CD "dated"! SHows you what THEY know!

GermanicJennifer

3y↑4

Wish they still made music like this

Frankie Pena

2y↑1

They're timeless classics now

GMile

14y↑1

Al B you done it again. Thanks for giving us such a great song of amazing quality and bringing back Mr. West on this track

Retr0JR

11y↑4

Instantly loved this track after listening to it for the first time! The production on this is perfect.

Yusra Khan

5y↑7

2019 First time I hear this track it's just too Smooth from the sound to the lyrics absolutely beautiful

Wordy G

6y↑7

That's the jam!! Can't believe it wasn't played everywhere

Dan Vaughn

2y↑2

Let's MAKE Love OFF This Song!💎💎💎💎💎💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙GRAB Yo' Lady Fellas!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

LeShon Evans

15y↑5

I love his come back the whole cd is the bomb and he is still co damn fine!

Nicole King

8y↑25

This is one the best record he made

MissValerie ♍️

15y↑2

I am glad Al B. Sure, UNV, and Kevon Edmonds are back. I love this song.

Nikki

8y↑8

Always a fan of AL B Sure...love his music

Tempi McCurry

Perfect song to workout to every morning!! Leg stretching and a little ballet!

motownmommy

15y↑4

this is the jam! I was bobbin my head to this without knowing who it was when it came on XM radio--then I looked up at the digital display and saw it was Al and lost my mind!!!! He's got a hit! It's current without trying to hard and it's got the classic Al B and Kyle West melody! Al thank you for bring sexy back! I LOVE IT. Oh, and Top of Your Lungs is hot too!

Courtney Collins

2y↑2

Too Say I've Alway's Been An #AlB.Sure#FAN For Soo Many Years!! But Honestly I, Discovered THIS Nice Slow🎶🎼💖😘Afew Months Ago! But I, Gotta SAY It's BOMB I, Love It!🖤🔥🤗🙌🏽🙌🏽

msprettynurse83

15y

Omg I love this song I love Al B. Sure. A second coming of real music vs. that crap that's on the radio! Thank you!!!

cfmack2000

15y

Yes, it is about time, i can't wait to get the cd......this sounds so good and sounds so familiar.......i love this man!

Cherise Brown

I love love this song this man is so talented ❤

Kathy Laurielle

14y↑3

It's been a while since Al B Sure came out with "In Effect Mode" in 1988. Damn I was a baby back then. He's back finally.

iroc31407

15y

Thank you for coming back Al!!!! No one makes bedroom music like you do. You have been gone for too long. Finally you give us something to sleep to. :) And may I add it's damn good considering how long of a hiatus you took.

honeybdream

14y↑1

Nice smooth quiet storm jam. We need more of these!

Margarita Rosario

2y↑2

love this song

Tracy Shakes

15y

Beautiful..I love it! Especially when he says BREAK -IT -DOWN...Congratulations, you back in the game. God bless!

Dre7Guevara

15y

I'm patiently awaiting the return of THE GREATEST R&B SINGER OF ALL TIME!!!! Al B. Sure!

preludin1

15y

AL B is back baby!!! Finally good romance music!! You can't romance off Rapper and R&b artist collabos. This song is a jam!!

DK Williams

1y↑3

Still love this song in 2023!!! Get better champ god bless🙏🏿

Nay N Kimmy

10y↑18

I always loved this song & a lot others hits he made

syberdeeva

15y

I'm so happy Al is back. Love the first single. I will be buying thisalbum tomorrow.

pittsburghdoc

15y

agree with everything you stated. My question is: do you think you will ever hear this on "mainstream" radio? I haven't heard it until tonight when i got lucky enough to stumble on it. Good to see someone is actually making true R&B and not some bullsh*t we are forced fed constantly daily. Quite sad actually this won't get any true airplay. It would be very well received and be a top 10 hit imo

Brent Foster

15y↑4

When I first heard this song, and then found out it who it was, I almost choked!!! The boy Al B. is back, and not a moment too soon.

agochoa

14y↑1

Hes looking and sounding much better than he has in a long time. Hes really came back.

egalloway7

14y

AWESOME CD!!!! I Love AL B. I love all his music.. Thanks for the RESPECT you give us ladies.. :)

Micnice

15y↑1

This album was great!

Nichell Taylor, Soprano & More

1y↑1

I still play this. Get well soon ABS.❤❤❤

JeffSanabria

15y

my SONG!!! i had no idea who this guy was but now i know this guy is true talent!! got a smooth voice... R&b ALL day!!

danigirl562

15y

dang! al b. sure this is nice. looking forward to the album. r&b is slowly but surley coming back - this is a good thing

Elijah Akeem

13y

This is one of his best songs, he was always talented but its sad because he was always labeled a "one hit wonder".

William Glenn

12y↑2

I LOVE THIS SONG.. I SUNG THIS 2 MY WIFE N SHE LOVED IT

Manny Irizarry

15y

I just hope that he can drop an album every 18 to 24 months for the next 6 years...that would be awesome...the 17 year hiatus was way too long. Originally, Al B. Sure! was suppose to drop his 4th album back in 2000. Al B. Sure! should have added "Erase The Days (Come Back Home)" to "Honey I´m Home" new CD. Yes that song came out in ´95, but it still has a modern new millenium sound to it.

MisterCeCi Bon

15y

Welcome back Al B. Sure, please bring back the true R&B that we all so dearly miss. Today's music is not R&B. It's just hip hop and singing.

Andrea Knowles-Tener

15y

Very nice! Welcome Back Al B!!! We have been needing some real love songs!

MR. LOS

9y↑9

Got this on repeat for a minute. This is nice. Ayyye! Lol

BRIAN FREEMAN

Al honestly this is favorite song from you, very smooth and melodic...

NegraBenditaTravels

15y

Saw him at the Funk Fest today in South Carolina...he still has it!

T.L. Davis

15y

Al B Sure is back on the scene; thanks for posting

Raynneboe

15y

i heard this for the first time at a wedding... can't stop listening to it since!

misslittlemomma

14y

Sounds alright.. Glad Al. B is coming back!! I have been a fan of his since In Effect Mode

e1stclass2

15y

I am soooooo happy to hear he is back! I have been waiting forever! I am his #1 fan. Detroit 1 love baby!!

Wreckordz1990

15y

AL B!!! man...does this man age ?? still looks good. still sounds good. keep it going. Real R&B is back.

Andrew Flood

I LOVE THIS SONG !!!

Yo Sea

Love this album. Hidden Beach Recordings period.

ChantelPlusTwo

15y

omg i love this song It came on the radio today and I love it

ktrain2008

15y

i'm so glad that this guy is singing again.

mckenzie tilmon

13y↑1

HE'S BACK AND BETTER THEN EVER!!

Drayton42677

15y

This is CLASSIC Al B. Sure... His Voice and Kyle West's skills.

Stephanie Lee

14y

I love this song. Downloaded from Itunes for me and my husband. R & B icon is back.

sabrina thepurplelovefairy💜

15y

im so happy al b sure is back. the songs i heard so far is hot. and im lovin his deep voice.

Keezie27

15y

Sounds good! I'm loving this

chocolatebunny73

7y↑17

Yessssss sir! Mr. Al B Sure! Love this song! Long time fan since age 14, now 42. :)

tdivv41

13y

Al B sounds just as good live...

Vanessa Salomon

14y

Al B. is the man! He still got it!

Tanikka Paulk

15y

This is very nice go Al.B!

Loretta Marshall

This is the jam, I love the beats.

j butler

15y

I have been down with al b sure since nite and day...glad my man is back on the set

nyc63fred

13y

I'VE BEEN FORTUNATE TO HAVE LIVE IN ERA WHEN AL.B.SURE CAME ON THE SCENE,INSTANT BLOW-UP!!!!!!!!!!!

jetblacksupercat

15y↑1

This jam is tight! It has a M.Jackson vibe to it.

JeffSanabria

15y↑1

love this song... he gotta real smooth voice... beautiful! SONGGG

Tone

15y

This track is hot as hell. Al B back with a vengeance!

groomtroy

15y

This is a really good song, and not a come back sounding song. Classic Al B. Sure that sounds Sure of himself as he never went away. Stop hating some of you and be happy for anybody out here working hard and doing well. Good luck and God bless Al.

cincysg

15y

Loving this one Welcome back Al B :)

krissybug

15y

It's about time! I'm definitely getting this!

Lé Music Seducer

15y

Real music is back baby. We got Maxwell dropping one next month, Will Downing next week, Sade at the end of the year. Case released one a few weeks back. I do believe real R&B is back. I was a huge fan of Al B. back in the day...so imagine my amazement when I read he was coming out with a new one. Wow!!!! But i feel you though.

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