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.
Right Now
Al B. Sure! Lyrics
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Can you feel it, baby
I can
You're feeling kinda
Right now, honey
Oh, no, no
Right now, sugar
Da hey...
I'm having a good time, baby
Spreading my love around
You can always catch me
Going (up and down) oh, oh
Are you having a good time, sugar
So do what you wanna do
Rubbing my body down
The whole night through
If you wanna see me
Come and see me
(Come and see me)
Don't waste time
You just please me
Soak up all of my affection
Baby, come and learn my lesson
So turn off the TV
Throw on the slow jams
And let's get busy
Soak up all of my affection
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, baby
Feels so sexy, yeah
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, honey
You make me wanna smile
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, honey
Don't you go nowhere
So don't you ever go away
I love what you're wearing, baby
It's soft as a morning cloud
You got me thinking again
About (up and down) oh, oh
I like how you're smelling, baby
Is it something I bought for you
Wear it more often, lady
It makes me wanna get
Next to you
If you wanna see me
Come and see me, oh, yeah
Don't waste time
(Don't waste time)
You just please me
Soak up all of my affection
So turn off the TV
Throw on the slow jams
And let's get busy
Soak up all of my affection
Oh, baby, I love you
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, oh
It feels so sexy, yeah
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, sugar
You make me wanna smile
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, honey
Don't you dare go nowhere
So don't you ever go away, no
Yeah, yeah, baby
Let me love you down now
(Kyle West, you know
What to do)
Said it feels so good
When you break it down
Come on and break it
Down for me, you're my lady
If you wanna see me
Come and see me
(Come and see me)
Don't waste time
You just please me
Soak up all of my affection
So turn off the TV
Throw on the slow jams
(Throw it on, yeah)
And let's get busy
(Let's get busy)
Soak up all of my affection
(Soak it up, soak it up)
(Let's not waste no time)
Don't waste time and
Just please me
Soak it up, soak it up
Baby, come and
Learn my lesson
Turn off the TV
Throw on the slow jams
And let's get busy
Soak up all of my affection
Don't you go nowhere
Baby, gonna learn my lesson
Soak up all of my affection
Soak it up, soak it up
Soak it up, my lady
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, baby
Oh, sexy, yeah
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, sugar
You make me wanna smile
You're feeling kinda right
Right now, honey
Don't you go nowhere
So don't you ever go away
The lyrics of Al B. Sure!'s song Right Now are all about living in the moment and enjoying one's time with a lover. The song opens with Al asking his partner, "Can you feel it, baby?" and implying that he is feeling good himself. The chorus, "You're feeling kinda right now, honey," reinforces this theme of living in the moment and enjoying the company of one's lover.
Throughout the song, Al expresses his affection for his partner through sensual descriptions of her and their interactions. He tells her that she makes him want to smile and that he loves what she's wearing because it's "soft as a morning cloud." He also encourages her to "come and learn [his] lesson," which can be interpreted as an invitation to explore their relationship on a deeper level.
Overall, the lyrics of Right Now are all about being present in the moment and enjoying the time spent with one's lover. Through sensual language and a catchy chorus, Al B. Sure! creates a mood of enthusiasm and joy for life and love.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, yeah, mm hmm
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
Can you feel it, baby
Asking if the other person is experiencing the same emotions
You're feeling kinda
The other person is experiencing certain emotions
Right now, honey
The other person is feeling good in the present moment
Oh, no, no
Expressing surprise or disbelief
Da hey...
Vocal ad-lib, no specific meaning
I'm having a good time, baby
The singer is currently enjoying themselves
Spreading my love around
The artist is sharing their affection with others
You can always catch me
The other person can easily find the artist
Going (up and down) oh, oh
The artist is engaging in sexual activity
Are you having a good time, sugar
The singer is inquiring if the other person is enjoying themselves
So do what you wanna do
The artist is giving the other person permission to act as they please
Rubbing my body down
The singer is enjoying physical touch from the other person
The whole night through
The singer desires prolonged physical affection from the other person
If you wanna see me
The singer is inviting the other person to spend time with them
Come and see me
The artist wants the other person to visit them
Don't waste time
The artist wants the other person to act quickly
You just please me
The singer desires to be satisfied emotionally and physically
Soak up all of my affection
The singer wants the other person to fully enjoy their love and attention
Baby, come and learn my lesson
The artist wants the other person to experience and learn from their affections
Turn off the TV
The artist wants the other person to eliminate outside distractions
Throw on the slow jams
The artist wants to set the mood with romantic music
And let's get busy
The singer wants to engage in sexual activity
Oh, baby, I love you
The artist is expressing love towards the other person
Don't you dare go nowhere
The singer wants the other person to stay with them
Yeah, yeah, baby
An expression of agreement and affection
Let me love you down now
The singer wants to engage in sexual activity
Said it feels so good
The artist is enjoying the physical sensations
When you break it down
The artist wants to engage in sexual activity
Come on and break it
The singer is encouraging the other person to initiate sexual activity
Down for me, you're my lady
The singer views the other person as their romantic partner
Don't waste time
The artist wants the other person to act quickly
Soak it up, soak it up
The artist wants the other person to fully enjoy their love and attention
Baby, come and learn my lesson
The artist wants the other person to experience and learn from their affections
Don't you go nowhere
The singer wants the other person to stay with them
Contributed by Benjamin K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
trevesia blount
Al B Sure knew what he was doing when he put this song out.....Classic
Bobby Gaskins
Cc jagger
Lisa Hines
Yea Al B, kicking ass an taking names off this song!!
Elle Class
Sexiness all through the song...😁
M0N3Y_TE4M1214 Tv
Ms.Trevesia he HAD 2 know that this song was STILL gonna b on point even in 2019 cause it STILL is...NO lie
Tracy H.
Still in rotation in 2019😍
Gerald Garrow
Still in rotation in 2021!!!
Kimsun Jones
@Mechele T hmhmjppumpopoo
IAmQueen Kii
2021! ❤️
Chaun Matayen
And in 2020