Music career
Brown was a star football running-back in high school, who later turned down a scholarship at the University of Iowa to pursue a career in music. Al's debut album, In Effect Mode, sold more than 2 million copies, launching the double platinum-plus LP to the top of the Billboard charts at the #1 position (R&B) for seven straight weeks. The album included his memorable "Nite and Day" single. In 1987, Quincy Jones selected Al as the first winner of the Sony Innovators Talent Search in a blindfold contest. Subsequently, Al would go on to work with Quincy on several projects; most notable, the platinum single "Secret Garden" from the album Back on the Block, a double platinum CD. Accompanying Al on this quartet were Barry White, El DeBarge, and James Ingram.
Al B Sure! received numerous Grammy nominations, American Music Award nominations as well as an AMA for Best New R&B Artist, several Soul Train Award nominations and STA for Best New Artist, several New York Music Awards, more than thirty ASCAP Awards for writing and composition performance. In addition, Al's 900 phone line was third in generating revenue following boy band New Kids on the Block and Russell Simmons unprecedented discovery and hip-hop legends Run-DMC.
In 2000, ABS Entertainment launched a television development division by being the co-executive producer of the HBO Comedy Special with Jamie Foxx filmed at the Paramount Theater in Oakland, California. Al participated in the Bless the Children Foundation celebrity auction along with NFL stars Charles Woodson and Anthony Dorsett. Al was presented with the key to the city of Oakland by Mayor Laurence E. Reid's for his participation through ABS Ken-Struk-Shen in refurbishing the magnificent and historical city of Oakland, making October 19th Al B Sure! day. Currently Al has teamed up with ABCRN radio mogul and executive vice president Darryl Brown in addition to his Power House syndication team of experienced radio executives Edward Pearson, Hector Hannabal, and Vern Catron. They launched a new nighttime, celebrity-intense, romantic radio show titled "The Secret Garden" hosted by Al B. Sure! Al's vision for the Secret Garden Xperience is a journey into the soul of the listener, supplying non-stop, blazing-hot, romantic, current, and classic music, taking the captive audience wherever it desires to travel, as well as introduce them to the inside of the their favorite celebrity through intriguing yet stimulating conversation (reminiscent of NYC's legendary radio personalities Vaughn Harper and Frankie Crocker). Weekly visits from celebrity guests and intriguing personalities from every facet of the music, sports, television, and the film industries.
As a writer and producer, Al has generated some of today's most inspired and innovative music, including his music industry introduction of the multi-platinum group Jodeci, and teen R&B sensation Tevin Campbell, one of Quincy Jones's former protégés. Al's introduction of Jodeci and production on its multi-platinum debut launched Al B. Sure! as one of the premier and decorative producer-songwriters in the history of the American music business. Al was also credited with introducing many R&B artists such as Faith Evans, Dave Hollister, Case, and Usher to the music scene.
Personal
Al B Sure! has a son, Albert Brown IV; a son, Quincy, with Kim Porter; and a son by a woman, thought to be named Tanya in Atlanta.[citation needed]
Movie and television credits
Al co-starred with Martin Lawrence in a pilot titled Private Times, directed by George Jackson, Doug McHenry, and Stan Lathan. The cast included ER's Michael Michele and The Five Heartbeats' Michael Wright. Al's various talk show appearances include The Oprah Winfrey Show, David Letterman, Jay Leno, Good Morning America, Arsenio Hall, Rolanda, Phil Donahue, NBC's Live at 5, and Good Morning Los Angeles. Al's television and acting performances include Showtime at the Apollo, BET, Soul Train & Soul Train Awards, the Grammys, the American Music Awards, "Will Smith's" Fresh Prince of Bel Air, Quincy Jones's Back on the Block movie/documentary, and ABC's Magic Johnson Special from Hawaii. Al also assisted MTV Networks in launching its first R&B dedicated show on the Network by hosting MTV Jams.
Discography
Albums
* In Effect Mode, 1988 Warner Bros. Records
* Private Times...and the Whole 9! 1990 Warner Bros. Records
* Sexy Versus, 1992 Warner Bros. Records
* The Very Best of Al B. Sure! 2003 Warner Bros./Rhino/Atlantic Records
Singles
* "Secret Garden"
* "Nite and Day"
* "Off On Your Own Girl"
* "Rescue Me"
* "If I'm Not Your Lover" (feat. Slick Rick)
* "No Matter What" (feat. Diana Ross)
* "Had Enuf"
* "Right Now"
* "Misunderstanding"
* "Natalie"
* "I'm Still In Love"
Al B. Sure! fan website
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I'm Still In Love With You
Al B. Sure Lyrics
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Thinking bout you, girl
Being here with you
Being near to you
I can't explain myself
Why I feel like I do
Though it hurts me so
When I look in your eyes
Just let me know how you feel
Let me know if love is really real
It seems to me
That I'm wrapped up in your love
Don't you know
That I'm still in love
Sure nuff in love with you, hey
Cause Heaven knows
That I'm still in love
Sure nuff in love with you
Yeah, hey
When I look in your eyes
Through all these years, I see
Me loving you, you loving me
And it seems to me that I'm
Wrapped up in your love, baby
Don't you know
That I'm still in love
Sure nuff in love with you
Don't you know
That I'm still in love
Sure nuff in love with you
Said I'll try if you want me to
Ahh, ahh...
Baby, I'm still in love
Sure nuff in love with you
Said I'll try if you want me to
Said I'm still in love with you, babe
The lyrics to Al B. Sure!'s song "I'm Still In Love With You" reflect a person who is deeply in love and can't explain why they feel the way they do. The writer spends their day thinking about their lover and being near them. Although it hurts to let them know how they feel, they can't help themselves. The writer asks for their lover to look into their eyes and let them know if their love is real. It's clear that the writer is convinced that they are wrapped up in their lover's love which is why they are still in love with them. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty, and the chorus repeats the message that the writer is still in love with their partner despite the fact that it hurts to let them know.
The lyrics suggest that the writer is searching for reassurance and validation from their partner. It appears that the writer has been in love with their partner for a while, as they sing about seeing themselves loving each other through the years. They convey a sense of hope that their partner feels the same way about them, as they repeat the phrases "Don't you know that I'm still in love, sure nuff in love with you". The song conveys a simple message, but it's delivered in a way that creates a deep emotional connection with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Spending my day
I spend my days thinking about you, girl
Thinking bout you, girl
My mind is always occupied with thoughts of you
Being here with you
I feel complete when I am in your presence
Being near to you
Just being near you fills me with joy
I can't explain myself
I can't put into words how much I feel for you
Why I feel like I do
I don't understand why I feel such strong emotions towards you
Though it hurts me so
Even though it causes me pain
To let you know
To tell you how I truly feel
When I look in your eyes
Your eyes reveal the truth of your feelings
Just let me know how you feel
Please be honest with me and tell me your true feelings
Let me know if love is really real
Tell me if our love is genuine and true
It seems to me
My perception is that
That I'm wrapped up in your love
I am completely consumed by my love for you
Don't you know
Do you not realize
That I'm still in love
My love for you has not faded
Sure nuff in love with you, hey
Without a doubt, I love you
Cause Heaven knows
I am certain that
That I'm still in love
My love for you remains strong
Sure nuff in love with you
I am truly, deeply in love with you
Yeah, hey
Yes, I am
Through all these years, I see
Over time, I have come to realize
Me loving you, you loving me
We share a mutual love and affection for each other
And it seems to me that I'm
My impression is that I am
Wrapped up in your love, baby
I am completely enveloped in your love
Said I'll try if you want me to
I am willing to try to make things work if you want me to
Baby, I'm still in love
I am still head over heels in love with you
Said I'm still in love with you, babe
I want you to know that my love for you has not changed
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@oliverrando6463
Man he's so underrated but this song is awesome
@jewelsafire6844
I will never get tired of this song. Few remakes are done this well. Al B Sure did an amazing job.🥰🥰🥰🌹🌹🌹
@musiclover59
Al does tremendous justice to this Al Green classic. One of the very few performers who could have pulled it off due to his great falsetto, clever use of blue notes, and maintenance of the groove.
@carlamarlene2927
I love the falsetto. love the BeeGees, Adam Levine. IDKY!
@thebeanteam6191
Al B Sure did his thing on this remake!!! Classic song, soundtrack and movie Respect.
@jarbon5
Man, this takes me back to about '94, when I had my first disc man. I thought I was the coolest person in the world walking around listening to it, even though it would skip at the slightest jarring motion, bump, whatever. This song was the coolest song in the world to me at the time, and was on constant rotation. Loved his falsetto, and everything else about it. Nostalgia 101!
@Ash-xu7nu
Amen brotha
@Ash-xu7nu
I think Al may have upgraded this song from great to even greater.
@RyanselfAz
Such a great classic he did Al Green justice!! Jan 2024~~
@jarbon5
Man, I loved this song back in the days and used to play it all the time. I had this soundtrack on tape, and used to play it all day. It just sounds so nice to hear him singing this in the tenor/falsetto registers. Love it mayne:)