Today we celebrate an R&B gem that was unleashed 11 years ago. This week’s From The Vault pick is Bobby Valentino’s ‘Slow Down.’
A modern day serenade, ‘Slow Down’ was produced by Tim & Bob and contains a sample of Hans Zimmer’s ‘A Way Of Life’ from the ‘Last Samuraï’ OST. It served as Valentino’s debut single and was included on his self-titled LP released in 2005.
A worldwide hit, the track reached the Top 10 in both the US and the UK, peaking at #8 and #4 respectively.
Directed by Erik White, the song’s clip was shot in Los Angeles, precisely Melrose Avenue, and took a literal approach to the cut’s lyrics.
Ludacris makes a cameo, as a way of introducing the new talent to the world. Literally. The rapper had signed Valentino to his Disturbing Tha Peace imprint.
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Though neither visually nor sonically groundbreaking, ‘Slow Down’ reminds that the mid 00’s served up many a memorable moment.
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wow.
slow news day
Shut up h**
Such a great song. I’m so proud to have grown up in such a mystically reputable era. So much classics came from these days.
Musically***
if there was a time machine we would send you back to that classic day
Rapper? Ohkayyy…
Amazing song
A bop.