Thirty years ago, music fans were blown away by the song “Secret Garden”, originally recorded by Quincy Jones and featuring Al B. Sure, James Ingram, El DeBarge, and Barry White. The song was a part of Jones’ project “Back on the Block”, and peaked on Billboard’s Black Singles charts for one week back in 1990.
Now, the single has been remade by yet another group of legendary crooners; Omar Wilson, Sisqo, Raheem DeVaughn, and Shawn Stockman. The newest rendition of Quincy Jones’ gem is available now on all streaming and download platforms, via the BSE Recordings/SONY Music/Orchard label imprint. The amazingly beautiful visuals to SECRET GARDEN were directed and shot by famed video director, Derek Blanks.
Earlier this fall, SECRET GARDEN made its audio world premiere on RollingStone.com. to rave reviews. “The Secret Garden” is getting an all-star update courtesy of Sisqo (known for his solo hits and time in Dru Hill), Shawn Stockman (Boyz II Men), Raheem DeVaughn, and Omar Wilson. The four singers are careful to stay faithful to Jones’ original arrangement for “The Secret Garden,” keeping the unhurried tempo and gently probing guitars, adding only some extra thunk in the drums and a hint of programmed hi-hats. Arika Kane, Lou Humphrey, and Jasmon Joyner served as producers on the new version of the track,“ mentions Rolling Stone. The song was written by Quincy Jones, Siedah Garrett, Rod Temperton and El DeBarge.
“To perform this classic with this caliber of artists was an honor. I wanted to preserve the integrity of the part of one of my heroes, (El Debarge). I hope he enjoys what I’ve done”, mentions Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men. “I am extremely excited to be part of a Quincy Jones classic originally performed by legendary artist like Al B Sure, James Ingram, El DeBarge and Barry White. This was a no-brainer for me,” says Sisqo.
This rendition of SECRET GARDEN, will also appear on the upcoming sophomore album from Omar Wilson, entitled “OMAR WILSON SINGS THE CLASSICS,” to be released spring 2021.
check out the audio and video links below….
AUDIO: https://sable.madmimi.com/c/224585?id=681141.3912.1.562ba12654e3f8ca66b71546661545b0
VIDEO: https://sable.madmimi.com/c/224585?id=681141.3911.1.22cb0b9b996a6655e5abf974699f31a5
