I never respond to other reviewers, but Juan Redman is way off. The reason why Al B. Sure never took off was because many people did not think he could sing live - especally when he made an appearance on Oprah. Since many of the artists back then in R&B had stronger voices, he was singled out, unfairly I may add, as someone you would not pay live to see. ( I was in my early 20's then and I KNOW what I'm talking about). Christopher Williams (who I love) was also slandered, many thought he was the one who cause Halle Berry to lose her hearing by beating her (which later turned out to be a false rumor). Plus, it was reported that he was somewhat of a diva at Uptown records and was not getting the proper treatment on their label. Whatever the case, it had NOTHING TO DO with them being light skinned, cause women were eating those two up (myself included), as well as Keith Sweat (who is MOST DEFINITELY a chocolate brother). Let's just clear that up.

Bottom line, Al B. Sure's first album is still great after all these years. And I've always loved the song "Right Now"...It still sounds sexy. So if you can get past all the ridiculous rumors and theories, get this CD and put it in your New Jack Swing/Quiet Storm selection. While you're at it, get Christopher Williams, Jodeci, Keith Sweat, New Edition, Miki Howard, and Gerald Levert. A great time for music, that's for sure.

basically if you have His First Album&"The Secret Garden" Single then you pretty much have all you need from Al.B.Sure.He seemed like He would have a long&Promising career but pretty much went away as a Artist.but behind the scenes He had a Hand in Jodecci&also writing stuff on Tevin Campbell among others."Nite&Day" is still the cut.

I will never forget the first time I heard �Nite and Day.� Back then I was still a youngster living with my parents. My stereo was on the floor and I was listening to the radio. From the second I heard that first note, that bass and him sing �Ooooh, can you feel it baby?� I dropped to the floor and lay in front of the speakers. I was hooked. Paralyzed with glee and filled with lust. And I hadn�t even seen him yet. I still feel the same way every time I hear it. I�m a hardcore Al B. fan and proud of it. I bought every single one of his albums, well cassettes and loved them all. I recently got rid of all my cassettes and am replacing them with CDs. I bought �In Effect Mode� again, but did not want to buy all the others. This new CD featuring his best is the answer. All the songs I still love and haven�t heard in a while. As I write this, I�m enjoying �Hotel California.� Who else could make this song so sexy? The liner notes give a nice background and there are a bunch of pictures. Some are a little cheesy, but I guess looking back the 80�s were just generally kind of cheesy. He is a cutie like no other and when I�m 90 years old, he�ll keep me young remembering the first time I heard him. If you love Al like I love Al, then buy this �Right Now.� It�s feelin� kind of right�

I've loved him from day one. His music goes right into you; and these songs are GREAT! Al B. Sure is an icon!

Al B Sure! in my book is my favorite male singer of all time.I was 15 years old when he released his very strong debut album 'In Effect Mode'.All his 3 releases were of very highly quality,the third one being my favorite.I am now a 32 year old male that still loves his music and style.His voice is just so sexy and sensual.The reason the likes of Al B.Sure!, and his cousin another great R&B singer from back in the best era(New Jack Swing Age)Christopher Williams never had the success they deserved is because they were light-skinned.The same people in their community wouldn't give them a chance many times.I've been told many times I look so much alike like my idol,Al B Sure!--Al B Sure! thanks for the memories and amazing music and joy you have brought in my life,good luck in every thing you do in the future and I hope you come out with another great album,Sure!style,peace out brother.Your the greatest.