To conclude, the NJS era would eventually fade. Personally, I recall urban radio being saturated with NJS until approximately 1994. Just like with any great “era,” there’s bound to be somewhat of a backlash. There are some great post-NJS era artists and songs, i.e. Montell Jordan and his song “I Like.” By the mid 90’s the Neo-Soul movement had begun. I remember hearing Eryka Badu’s “On & On” and being floored. Teddy had left Guy and formed Blackstreet. Bobby, Al B. Sure! and others were no longer chart toppers. Some have continued to fare very well, like Dwight “Heavy D” Myers, even becoming CEO of Uptown Records for a while. If art often imitates life, then surely there will be a NJS reflection, reunion & resurrection of how great this music era was and is. When it happens, don’t be surprised if you if you see me with my hi-top fade, baggy pants, and black medallion. This time, make it funky. Long live the New Jack Swing. Yep-yep!

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